http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/302-accidents-disasters.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/302-accidents-disasters.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2161760-floods-strand-pilgrims-india-deaths-rise.html LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Monsoon flooding that has stranded thousands of people and caused landslides in northern India has killed almost 120 people, and the prime minister said the toll could rise substantially. The torrential rain and landslides since Sunday have stranded pilgrims at four revered Hindu shrines, washed away bridges and roads and caused othe... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:09:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2161760-floods-strand-pilgrims-india-deaths-rise.html 2013-06-20T01:09:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2161582-twa-flight-800-investigators-want-probe.html MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800, saying new evidence points to the often-discounted theory that a missile strike may have downed the jumbo jet. The New York-to-Paris flight crashed July 17, 1996, minutes after it took off from John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:22:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2161582-twa-flight-800-investigators-want-probe.html 2013-06-20T00:22:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2163390-venezuela-plane-that-disappeared-08.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan authorities say the undersea wreckage of a small plane that disappeared five years ago with 14 people aboard has been found. Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz is announcing via Twitter the discovery of the aircraft with the ID code YV2081. The plane went missing Jan. 4, 2008. Aboard were five Venezuelans including the... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:57:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2163390-venezuela-plane-that-disappeared-08.html 2013-06-19T23:57:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2161364-floods-close-lourdes-pilgrimage-site-pyrenees.html LOURDES, France (AP) — Heavy floods in southwest France have left two dead and forced the closure of the Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes and the evacuation of pilgrims from nearby hotels. Muddy floodwaters swirled Wednesday in the grotto where nearly 6 million believers from around the world, many gravely ill, come every year seeking miracles and heal... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:11:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2161364-floods-close-lourdes-pilgrimage-site-pyrenees.html 2013-06-19T16:11:16Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2161752-flood-damages-austrian-unesco-heritage-site.html VIENNA (AP) — A flash flood unleashed by a major thunderstorm has inundated the Austrian village of Hallstatt, which has been awarded special status by the U.N. because of its unique beauty. The storm late Tuesday turned the placid village creek into a torrent that flooded the village square, tearing up cobble stones in its wake. Houses and a hotel are pa... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:39:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2161752-flood-damages-austrian-unesco-heritage-site.html 2013-06-19T13:39:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2161314-transformer-fire-power-failure-prague.html PRAGUE (AP) — Czech authorities say they are investigating an overnight explosion and fire in a transformer in Prague that caused a power failure in large sections of the capital. Petr Holubec of the PRE power distribution company says about a third of the more than 1 million people who live in Prague were without electricity for up to 90 minutes. Spokesw... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:22:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2161314-transformer-fire-power-failure-prague.html 2013-06-19T08:22:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2158862-syrian-warplanes-strike-rebel-posts-aleppo.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition fighters in the key province of Aleppo, activists said. Rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad have for months been trying to take Kweiras and two... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:53:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2158862-syrian-warplanes-strike-rebel-posts-aleppo.html 2013-06-18T20:53:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2159078-iraqi-suicide-bombers-hit-baghdad-mosque-kill-34.html BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during prayers. The blasts killed 34 people, Iraqi officials said. The coordinated bombings were the latest in a string of attacks to hit Iraq, reviving fears the country is headed back toward the ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:27:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2159078-iraqi-suicide-bombers-hit-baghdad-mosque-kill-34.html 2013-06-18T18:27:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2159688-spanish-floods-force-evacuations-cut-power.html MADRID (AP) — Days of torrential rain and melting snow have caused flooding in the Pyrenees region of northeastern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 500 people and knocking out power. Officials in the Catalonia region said Tuesday that three mountain rivers have burst their banks and flooded streets, homes and farmland in the area. The flooding left... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:43:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2159688-spanish-floods-force-evacuations-cut-power.html 2013-06-18T16:43:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155904-magnitude-56-earthquake-strikes-south-crete.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A magnitude-5.6 earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete but no damage or casualties have been reported. The Athens Geodynamics Institute says the earthquake occurred at 12:39 a.m. local time on Sunday, some 50 kilometers (31 miles) off the south coast of Crete at a depth of 26 kilometers (16 ... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:14:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155904-magnitude-56-earthquake-strikes-south-crete.html 2013-06-16T23:14:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2155092-nyc-places-adapting-to-climate-too.html BONN, Germany (AP) — From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key infrastructure from more powerful storm surges and other effects of global warming. Some are planning cities that will simply adapt to more water. But climate-proofing a city or coastline is expensive, as shown by New York Mayor Mi... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:27:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2155092-nyc-places-adapting-to-climate-too.html 2013-06-16T19:27:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155034-pope-blesses-hundreds-harley-davidsons.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer's 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather. Thundering Harley engines nearly drowned out the Latin recitation of the "Our Father" prayer that accompanied Francis as he greeted... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:26:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2155034-pope-blesses-hundreds-harley-davidsons.html 2013-06-16T15:26:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2153658-attacks-pakistans-southwest-kills-22.html QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani forces stormed a hospital that had been taken over by gunmen Saturday in a restive southwestern province, freeing hostages and ending a five-hour standoff that capped a series of attacks that killed 22 people. The violence emphasized the challenges that new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will have in bringing calm to Baluchi... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:45:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2153658-attacks-pakistans-southwest-kills-22.html 2013-06-15T20:45:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2154204-59-magnitude-earthquake-strike-south-crete.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete but no damage or casualties have been reported. According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute, the earthquake occurred at 7:11 p.m. local time, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the south coast of Crete at a depth of 14 kilometers (nine ... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:19:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2154204-59-magnitude-earthquake-strike-south-crete.html 2013-06-15T17:19:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2152140-fire-greek-ferry-eastern-aegean-sea.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Crew members put out a fire on a Greek ferry boat carrying 248 passengers and crew in the eastern Aegean Sea Friday. Five people had to be evacuated and treated for respiratory problems. The Merchant Marine Ministry said the Nissos Mykonos was sitting just off the island of Samos. Its 174 passengers were being transferred to another ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:22:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2152140-fire-greek-ferry-eastern-aegean-sea.html 2013-06-14T16:22:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2151380-2-die-philippine-ferry-sinks-54-rescued.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two people died early Friday after their ferry sank in Philippine waters, but 54 passengers and crew were saved when rescuers pulled them to safety. The ferry was going from Albay province in the center of the Philippines to the nearby province of Masbate when it sank. Coast guard and navy vessels and helicopters were searching ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:07:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2151380-2-die-philippine-ferry-sinks-54-rescued.html 2013-06-14T10:07:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2150962-rescue-philippine-ferry-sinks-with-60-aboard.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Ships and helicopters were scouring seas in the central Philippines for survivors of a ferry that sank early Friday with about 60 people aboard. Two people have died, and 41 have been rescued, officials said. The inter-island ferry left Pio Duran port in Albay province and sank three hours later at about 5 a.m. near Burias Islan... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:13:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2150962-rescue-philippine-ferry-sinks-with-60-aboard.html 2013-06-14T03:13:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2149108-argentine-train-wreck-kills-3-injures-hundreds.html BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A speeding commuter train slammed into another that had stopped between stations during the morning commute Thursday in suburban Buenos Aires, killing three passengers and injuring more than 300 on a line that has been under government control since a deadly crash last year. The state-run train agency dismissed possible brak... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:39:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2149108-argentine-train-wreck-kills-3-injures-hundreds.html 2013-06-14T02:39:24Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2149198-germany-to-draw-up-106-billion-flood-damage-fund.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany will create a fund of up to 8 billion euros ($10.6 billion) to pay for the damage caused by recent flooding, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday. The country, which has Europe's biggest economy, won't raise taxes to cover the costs and will raise borrowing, Merkel said after meeting Germany's 16 state governors. The cost of the fu... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:23:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2149198-germany-to-draw-up-106-billion-flood-damage-fund.html 2013-06-13T16:23:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2149122-eu-presents-post-fukushima-nuclear-safety-rules.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission proposed tougher nuclear safety rules Thursday, amid international debate about the future of nuclear energy and how to secure aging plants. Stress tests on European nuclear plants prompted by the 2011 disaster at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant showed that almost all of them needed safety improvements. A report on... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:54:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2149122-eu-presents-post-fukushima-nuclear-safety-rules.html 2013-06-13T14:54:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2148582-france-hit-train-strike-airport-action.html PARIS (AP) — After two days of air traffic controller strikes, French rail workers walked off the job Thursday to protest a reorganization of the national rail and train companies. Up to 70 percent of train journeys in France were canceled on Thursday. The action began Wednesday night, affecting overnight international travel, and ends Friday morning. Com... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:25:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2148582-france-hit-train-strike-airport-action.html 2013-06-13T13:25:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2148830-chinese-doubt-police-explanation-fatal-bus-fire.html BEIJING (AP) — Soon after a fire on a crowded commuter bus killed 47 people and injured 34, Chinese authorities offered an explanation: One of the dead had written a suicide note, boarded the bus during the evening rush and set it on fire. After doubts were raised online, police said they found pieces of the burned cart and woven bag the arsonist used to ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:38:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2148830-chinese-doubt-police-explanation-fatal-bus-fire.html 2013-06-13T12:38:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2147978-police-pool-water-heater-cited-nc-motel-deaths.html RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A faulty pool water heater was the source of carbon monoxide that killed an 11-year-old boy at a North Carolina motel last weekend and a couple who slept in the same room about two months earlier, police said Wednesday. Plumbing and other investigators who looked look through the Best Western Plus Blue Ridge Plaza pointed to the water... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:12:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2147978-police-pool-water-heater-cited-nc-motel-deaths.html 2013-06-12T23:12:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2144876-spanish-ex-nursing-worker-killed-11-residents.html MADRID (AP) — A jury has convicted a former Spanish nursing home worker of killing 11 residents over a one-year period by forcing them to drink toxic liquids like bleach. Joan Vila confessed during his trial but claimed he killed to ease the pain and suffering of his victims. Following his conviction Tuesday, prosecutors who presented evidence they argued... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:02:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2144876-spanish-ex-nursing-worker-killed-11-residents.html 2013-06-11T19:02:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2144296-cleanup-prague-zoo-underway-flooding.html PRAGUE (AP) — More than a decade after many of its animals drowned, the Prague Zoo is counting the cost of yet another devastating flood. In 2002, more than 100 animals died — among them, Kadir, a male elephant that became stranded up to his ears in floodwaters and had to be euthanized — when the zoo was inundated by the worst flooding in centuries. In June, nature has again... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2144296-cleanup-prague-zoo-underway-flooding.html 2013-06-11T16:00:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2143420-german-floods-cost-insurers-4-billion.html BERLIN (AP) — Damage from the past week's flooding in Germany likely will lead to insurance claims of up to 3 billion euros ($4 billion), a credit rating agency said Tuesday as flood levels on the Elbe river in the country's north appeared to stabilize. Further south, the peak of the flood on the Danube — Europe's second-longest river — moved away from th... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:40:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2143420-german-floods-cost-insurers-4-billion.html 2013-06-11T15:40:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2144192-news-summary-civilian-planes-shot-manpads.html Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb is now thought to possess the SA-7, a surface-to-air missile in the category of MANPADS, or man-portable air-defense systems. Since 1975, 40 civilian aircraft have been hit by MANPADS, causing at least 28 crashes and more than 800 deaths around the world, according to the U.S. State Department. Here are some incidents involving commercial planes. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:33:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2144192-news-summary-civilian-planes-shot-manpads.html 2013-06-11T15:33:37Z