The Monkees' Davy Jones Dead at 66
Davy Jones of The Monkees, died at 66
Singer-actor Davy Jones of the Monkees has died of heart attack at age 66 last evening. Before this, he was complaining of chest pains and was admitted at a hospital in Stuart, Florida.
Amy Winehouse Aged 27 Found Dead in London Home
The Grammy award-winning soul, singer with her trademark beehive hairstyle, was found dead at her London flat on Saturday at the age of 27.
Fans began to gather and lay flowers candles and teddy bears at the police cordon outside her home in Camden, north London. Fellow stars and friends voiced their shock and mourning at Amy Winehouse's death.
The road outside her house has been cordoned off and forensic officers were seen going in and out of the building.
Fans began to gather and lay flowers candles and teddy bears at the police cordon outside her home in Camden, north London. Fellow stars and friends voiced their shock and mourning at Amy Winehouse's death.
The road outside her house has been cordoned off and forensic officers were seen going in and out of the building.
AJ Perez Unexpected Death at 18
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Eighteen year old Perez was pronounced dead on arrival at exactly 12:20AM April 17, 2011 due to multiple head injuries. Fortunately, AJ’s other companions were alive and brought to the hospital for treatment.
This is his last tweet few hours before his death;
Perez was born February 17, 1993 and played the role in ABS-CBN's soap "Sabel". He is also a member of ASAP group "Giggerboys".
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Gloria Stuart, actress in 'Titanic,' dies at 100
Gloria Stuart, 100, a glamorous blond actress who starred in 1930s horror films and musicals before reviving a long-dormant career in 1997 with her Oscar-nominated performance as the older version of Kate Winslet's character, Rose, in the box-office smash "Titanic," died Sept. 26 at her home in West Los Angeles. She had received a diagnosis of lung cancer several years ago, said her daughter Sylvia Thompson, who confirmed the death.
Picture Taking: Policemen After Hostage Crisis, Re-training To Follow
I recently came across this photo spread over the Internet which was shared just minutes ago by my friend in Plurk. You can see here these 'gentle' men smiling and posing right near the bus which was hi-jacked. But let me take you to the whole subject of this article. In an interview with the Philippine Inquirer, Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo admitted that mistakes had been made.Philippine police have admitted they did not have the skills, equipment or training to handle Monday's bus siege, in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed after being taken hostage. The force said talks with the gunman had been handled poorly, and relations with the media had broken down. Security experts, survivors and Chinese officials have all criticised the Philippine authorities.
They even had an article on their website that the Philippines didn’t need the deadliest attack on foreign tourists to expose the flaws in its security forces.
Chinese Nationals Killed in Manila Hostage Crisis, Hostage-Taker Dead
A tragic death and bloodshed ended the 12-hour hostage drama aboard a Philippine bus yesterday , with at least seven Chinese tourists dead along with the disgruntled ex-policeman who hijacked the vehicle and demanded his job back, officials said.The killing of eight Hong Kong tourists taken hostage on a Manila bus has generated a huge outpouring of grief, frustration and anger in the Chinese territory.
Police storm a bus where a former policeman was holding a group of Hong Kong tourists, killing him but unable to save all of the hostages.
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Harold Dow CBS Celebrated News Reporter Dies
The veteran CBS News correspondent died Saturday. He was 62.Dow leaves behind a wife, Kathy, and three children, Danica, Joelle, and David.
His career at CBS spanned almost 40 years. A five-time Emmy winner and a correspondent for 48 Hours since the program’s inception, Dow covered everything from the kidnapping of Patty Hearst to American involvement in Bosnia.
Miracle Plane Crash in Colombia: 1 dies, 130 live
The plane which is a Boeing 737 jetliner filled with vacationers hit short of the runway on Colombia's San Andres Island and skidded on its belly as the fuselage fractured and bits of landing gear and at least one engine were ripped off. The jet wound up on one end of the runway, crumpled and in pieces, as passengers scrambled or were helped to safety. This happened last Monday. Only one of the 131 people on board died, and the island's governor called it a miracle.Of the 125 passengers and six crew members aboard the Aires airline jet, the only one killed was a 68-year-old woman, Amar Fernandez de Barreto, said San Andres Gov. Pedro Gallardo.
August Pakistan Flood, The Worst in Its History
The recent floodings in Pakistan is the worst in its history ever, specifically the worst flooding in nearly a century, according to UN officials. The disaster has already claimed the lives of 1,600 people and affected over four million people and left at least 1,600 dead.
As the Disasters Emergency Committee launches an emergency appeal to raise funds for victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan, British charities are scrambling to get aid to the worst affected regions.
Scientists: Newly found fault caused Haiti quake
The devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti in January was unleashed by a previously undetected fault line — not the well-known one scientists initially blamed, according to an analysis of new data.
He said the analysis shows that most, if not all, of the geologic movement that caused January's magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred along the newly uncovered fault, not the well-documented Enriquillo fault.
He said the analysis shows that most, if not all, of the geologic movement that caused January's magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred along the newly uncovered fault, not the well-documented Enriquillo fault.
Actress Brittany Murphy dies in LA at age 32
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney, Ap Entertainment Writer – 1 hr 56 mins agoLOS ANGELES – The unexpected death of 32-year-old Brittany Murphy, who gained fame in such movies as "8 Mile" and "Just Married," appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Murphy died about 10 a.m. Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the hospital.
The Maguindanao (Ampatuan) Massacre
We think its important for all of us to understand what happened during the Maguindanao massacre so that it will strengthen our desire to not let this pass.
We are hoping that if we understand what happened, we will understand better why we must persist and demand justice for the victims from the Philippine Government.
Top UN official urges probe into 'monstrous' Philippines attack
“This monstrous crime must not go unpunished,” said Irina Bokova, Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
“I condemn this outrage and urge the Government of the Philippines to act swiftly, using all the resources at its disposal to bring the perpetrators to justice.
