5 Iraqi Soldiers Killed At Baghdad Checkpoint

BAGHDAD NEWS: Insurgents killed five Iraqi soldiers on Wednesday in an attack on a military checkpoint in south Baghdad, the army said.

“Five soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on a checkpoint in the Radhwaniyah neighbourhood,” said a statement from Baghdad Operations Command, without elaborating.

“The security forces closed off the area and detained 17 suspects,” it added. Two policemen were shot dead in an attack on a watchtower in the same neighbourhood on Monday.

Nationwide Strikes In France Against Sarkoz

Nearly 800-thousand French workers have taken part in nation-wide strikes.

In Paris, protesters took to the streets, criticizing reforms planned by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

It was only two days after Sarkozy’s party’s stinging defeat in regional elections. The Socialists took 23 of France’s 26 regions. The protesters include union members and workers.

Unions say amid the weak economy, Sarkozy’s conservative government hasn’t offered satisfactory plans for jobs, salaries, purchasing power and working conditions.

Mexicali Earthquake,San Diego Earthquake

TrendPK.com Mexicali Earthquake,San Diego Earthquake:A 5.8-magnitude earthquake centered 20 miles southeast of Mexicali occurred at 10:48 pm, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake was originally reported as a magnitude 5.9 and was felt throughout the Coachella Valley. The USGS has received reports of the weak Shaking in most valley cities with [...]

Calexico Earthquake,Mexicali Earthquake

TrendPK.com Calexico Earthquake,Mexicali Earthquake:Residents along the California-Mexico border reported Shaking intense but no major damage or injuries from today’s 5.8 earthquake.
The city manager of Calexico – about 22 miles from the quake epicenter – said there was some heavy Shaking for 15 seconds. But he said things quickly got back to normal.
Officials [...]

Baja Earthquake,Yuma Earthquake

TrendPK.com Baja Earthquake,Yuma Earthquake:A damaging magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Baja California Wednesday, and it was felt all the way up to the Coachella Valley.
No information was immediately available on injuries, but damage has been reported in the Mexicali area, including cracked walls and broken windows. One person who lives in Mexicali tells [...]

“Dr Death Steve Williams”

TrendPK.com “Dr Death Steve Williams”:Many people in the wrestling industry have commented on the passing of Steve “Dr.. Death” Williams on their Twitter accounts …
* Jeremy Borash: “RIP Steve Williams. A man who fought cancer as tough as anyone and a real inspiration. Gonna be an Oklahoma Stampede in heaven.”

* Kevin Nash: [...]