Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Today from VOANews.com

Explosions Wreak Havoc in Major Iraqi Cities

Dozens dead in worst violence in many months
A man sits at the site of a bombing in Baghdad, Iraq, 25 Aug 2010

At Least 8 Killed in More Mogadishu Fighting

Witnesses say insurgent group al-Shabab and pro-government forces exchanged heavy artillery fire in Mogadishu Wednesday
Stains of blood cover a hallway inside the Hotel Muna in Mogadishu, 24 Aug 2010

Hotel Suicide Bomber Linked to al-Shabab's Senior Leader

Sources identify one bomber as Aden Hussein, who had been working as body guard for Muktar Robow, also known as Abu Mansur
Somali government forces walk outside the Muna Hotel which was stormed by a suicide bomber and a gunman in Mogadishu, Somalia, 24 Aug 2010

Pakistan Braces for More Flooding

Indus River expected to reach very high levels late this week near southern city of Hyderabad in Sindh province
Pakistani villagers make their way through flood waters in Baseera, Pakistan, 24 Aug 2010

China's Heavy Rains Blamed on Unusual Climate Patterns

Recent massive flooding, landslides have killed hundreds and displaced hundreds of thousands of others
Residents trapped in house after mudslide swept through, wait to be rescued at Qingping town in Hanwang in southwest China's Sichuan province

Chile Turns to US Space Agency for Help

Officials ask NASA's help to maintain physical and mental health of trapped miners
Drills work on the San Jose collapsed mine where 33 miners are trapped in Copiapo, Chile, 24 Aug 2010

Carter in North Korea, Expected to Bring Home Jailed American

Former US President Jimmy Carter in Pyongyang to secure release of imprisoned American Aijalon Mahli Gomes
A child salutes former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, upon his arrival at the airport in Pyongyang, North Korea.  Carter arrived in North Korea on Wednesday on a mission U.S. officials said was aimed at bringing home an imprisoned American, 25 Aug 2

Thailand Delays Extradition of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer

Government says there are more legal procedures to be done before sending suspect to US
Viktor Bout, a suspected Russian arms dealer, listens to reporter's question from inside the court cell at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand 20 Aug. 2010.

Wyclef Jean Challenges Ruling on Haitian Election Application

Jean says the ruling discriminates against Haitians who have lived outside the country
Wyclef Jean (file photo)

US Holds Bitterly-Fought Primaries

Nominees now turn attention to mid-term election, which could change balance of power in Washington
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, waves to supporters at an election victory party in Phoenix, Arizona, 24 Aug. 2010.

New Orleans Still Recovering From Hurricane Five Years Later

Tourism and business are up, but devastated residential areas still struggle
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