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Malaysia, Indonesia bid to ease tensions after maritime spat Malaysia and Indonesia Monday moved to calm a maritime border dispute that has sparked angry protests, with their foreign ministers agreeing to take action to prevent a repeat incident. Malaysia, Indonesia in bid to ease tensions after maritime spat KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia and Indonesia today moved to calm a maritime border dispute that has sparked angry protests, with their foreign ministers agreeing to take action to prevent a repeat incident. Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman met his Indonesian counterpart Marty Natalegawa here after last month's flare-up triggered by the detention of Malaysian fishermen and Indonesian officials in ... Internal security on agenda, defence expo starts today To safeguard India from the asymmetric threat of international terrorism, the government is readdressing its internal security strategy, markedly increasing the budget allocation and fast tracking procurements of homeland security and defence systems. Northrop Grumman Highlights Capabilities for India Homeland Security at INDESEC 2010 NEW DELHI | Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) will be participating at INDESEC 2010 where it will highlight a range of its key capabilities dedicated to civil defence, national security and r... Spike in Pirate Attacks in Indonesian Waters Raises Warnings International Maritime Bureau says 27 pirate attacks have been reported in the South China Sea since January Diverse water sources key to food security: report Tube workers start 24-hour strike Workers on London's Underground train system started a 24-hour strike over staffing cuts on Monday, threatening disruption for millions of commuters. 'No climate link' to African wars A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions. Investigation To Determine Oil Spill Culprit Now that the key piece of evidence removed from BP’s Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico shows there is no longer a threat, the focus moves to determining what went wrong and who is at fault. If functioning properly, the blowout preventer would have sealed off the well after the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 20 and the largest maritime oil spill in history would never have ... Workers on London's Underground train system started a 24-hour strike over staffing cuts.
Six firefighting crews responded to a blaze that broke out in a forest next to Kfar Vrdaim in the western Galilee. The fire caused several houses in the town to be evacuated. No injuries were reported, as firefighters continued to fight the blaze Sunday afternoon. Move to consolidate firefighting leaves some volunteers alarmed On Tuesday, the county commissioners will vote on a fire service consolidation plan that, officials say, will lead to more consistent levels of emergency service throughout the county, reduce fire insurance rates for some property owners and lead to more efficiently run stations. Lightning sparks several fires in KOTA Territory Federal, state and local firefighting crews have contained, or are working to contain all the fires. They say the blazes did not threaten any homes or buildings. A lane of the northbound 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass was reopened shortly after noon Sunday, after being closed because of firefighting activity. The California Highway Patrol had received reports from alarmed motorists Sunday morning who saw smoke or... Colorado fire spreads, destroys buildings A wind-driven wildfire in the rugged Colorado foothills is growing quickly, spreading across 3 1/2 square miles and destroying some structures. Colo fire destroys buildings; no injuries reported A wind-driven wildfire broke out in the rugged Colorado foothills and quickly spread across 3 1/2 square miles Monday, destroying some structures and triggering evacuations of about 200 homes. A visitor to Joey Reed’s office immediately encounters a variety of awards, commendations, medals, pictures, model fire engines, helmets and other mementos from a life’s work in firefighting. Colorado fire destroys homes, triggers evacuations A wind-driven wildfire in the rugged Colorado foothills has spread across 4 square miles, destroying some houses and triggering evacuations of as many as 400 homes. Wildfire - Colorado - United States - Business and Economy - Nation & World 'Many structures' destroyed in Boulder Co. fire; hundreds evacuated BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. - Several hundred homes were evacuated in the foothills west of Boulder as a wind-fueled wildfire burned out of control Monday. JUNIOR firefighters from across the region are gearing up for their biggest challenge of the year.
Coast Guard Hearing To Weigh San Diego Boy’s Death SAN DIEGO — Alan DeWeese had just finished watching the fireworks display when he saw a Coast Guard vessel racing straight at him in a crowded San Diego Bay. He furiously turned his boat but there was no time: The vessel landed on his 8-year-old son, Anthony, crushing him to death and seriously injuring four other passengers. Coast Guard hearing to weigh boy's death Hearings begins Tuesday in Alameda in the death of an 8-year-old boy crushed by a Coast Guard vessel in San Diego. AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries Security reasons may keep Tamils in detention: Experts Ever since a shipload of Tamil migrants arrived in Canada on Aug. 13, the government has argued for their continued detention on the basis that their identities have not been verified. Vital evidence for BP oil probe raised from depths Workers have retrieved the failed blowout preventer from BP's Macondo oil well, giving US investigators a key piece of evidence as they probe the reasons behind the biggest ever maritime spill. Daredevil kids dice with death A GAME of wave-dodging on a Northumberland breakwater almost ended in tragedy after two boys were swept out to sea by a freak swell. Tamil migrants make risky deals to flee Sri Lanka The chance to build a new life in Canada compels many Sri Lankan Tamils to cut deals with dangerous mercenaries to take them across the ocean, even if it puts their lives at risk. BP delays lifting safety device in gulf Combustible crystals have formed on the blowout preventer, a key piece of evidence in the oil spill investigation. YARMOUTH - In the end, Earl's worst damage in New England was to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note. BP's Ruptured Oil Well 'No Longer A Risk' The BP well which leaked more than four million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico poses no further risk to the environment according to an official heading the clean-up.
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