Egypt: At least 41 people killed in fire at church – reports | World News
At least 41 people have died in a fire in a church near the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The death toll was announced by the country’s Coptic Church, citing health officials. Fourteen other people were reported injured. An electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshipers gathered for mass at the Abu Sifin Coptic Church in the Imbaba neighborhood, sources told the Reuters news agency. The fire blocked an entrance to the church and led to a stampede, they said, adding that most of the dead were children. “People were gathering on the third and fourth floors, and we saw smoke coming…
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CBD roll-on is simple and effective if your mind is feeling stressed and you need relief. The roll-on CBD applicator is easy to apply on the go when you feel your stress level rising or when you’re trying to sleep. It is ideal to take with you on your travels and allows you to enjoy the relaxing effects of CBD oil whenever you need it. Plus, it’s simple to use: remove the cap and apply to the forehead, temples or nape of the neck. You’ll be relaxing in minutes, feeling rejuvenated and ready for whatever comes next. Whenever you’re feeling…
Read More »Officials: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14
CAIRO (AP) – A fire tore through a church in a densely populated neighborhood of the Egyptian capital Cairo… CAIRO (AP) — A fire ripped through a church in a densely populated neighborhood of the Egyptian capital Cairo on Sunday as congregants worshiped, killing at least 41 and injuring 14, the Coptic Church said. It was one of the worst fire tragedies in Egypt in recent years. The cause of the fire, which produced large amounts of smoke at the Abu Sefein Church in the working-class neighborhood of Imbaba, was not immediately known. An initial investigation pointed to an electrical…
Read More »Connecticut dad shoots teen son while instructing on guns
A Connecticut teenager was accidentally shot by his father Friday afternoon while the older man was telling him about guns, authorities said. Police said the 17-year-old, whose name along with his father’s was not released, he suffered a gunshot wound on the shoulder just after 3 p.m. Friday in Meriden, about 22 miles southwest of Hartford, the Hartford Courant reports. “The father planned to familiarize his son with firearms to begin firearms training at a local gun range in the near future,” Meriden police said in a statement at the time of the incident Authorities said the teenager was taken…
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Australia: Man arrested after shots fired in Canberra Airport | World News
A man has been arrested after shots were fired in the check-in area of Canberra Airport in Australia. The airport was evacuated and planes were grounded for about three hours Sunday afternoon while police recovered the firearm and policed the area. There were no injuries, but footage from the scene showed bullet holes in the windows of the terminal. Police said the man in custody is “believed to be solely responsible,” although his motivation is unclear. ACT Police Detective Acting Superintendent Dave Craft said the suspect was sitting near the glass windows in the check-in area. “After about five minutes,…
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Fire forces hundreds to be evacuated from 37-floor building in Sydney CBD
Hundreds of people were evacuated from a high-rise residential tower in Sydney’s CBD this morning after a fire broke out on the eighth floor. Fire and Rescue NSW were called to the 37-storey building about 1am and were forced to evacuate about 500 people after a fire broke out inside one unit. Seven fire trucks rushed to the scene and worked quickly to clear the building while police diverted traffic. Seven fire engines have been dispatched to the scene. (Wolter Peters) The fire was extinguished with the building’s sprinkler system and after two hours the residents were able to return…
Read More »Human remains found in Connecticut
A human skull and bones were found on Judd Street in Waterbury on Friday. WATERBURY, Conn. – A human skull and bones were found on Judd Street in Waterbury on Friday, according to Waterbury police. They were called to the scene around 7:49 p.m This incident is under investigation by Waterbury Police Department detectives, the forensics unit and the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner’s Officer. Stay with Fox 61 for updates. Ashley RK Smith is an assignment editor at FOX61 News. She can be reached at asmith@fox61.com Have a story idea or something in mind that you want to share? We…
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Spaghetti sauce Is under threat as water crisis slams tomatoes
Squeeze the tomatoes. California leads the world in the production of processing tomatoes, the variety that is preserved and used in commercial kitchens to make some of the most popular foods. The problem is that the worst drought in 1,200 years is forcing farmers to grapple with a water crisis that is undermining the harvest, threatening to drive up the price of spaghetti sauce even more. “We desperately need rain,” Mike Montna, head of the California Tomato Growers Association, said in an interview. “We’re reaching a point where we don’t have enough inventory left to keep up with market demand.”…
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