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Boatman tried to warn trawler that ran aground on notorious rocks
?A boatman who saw a historic 98-year-old converted sailing trawler about to crash onto notorious rocks off the Isles of Scilly made a dramatic attempt to warn the crew. A total of 14 adults and children were rescued from the 80ft (24m) long Keewaydin
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:49A
Memorial for six student accident victims
who died in a car crash last weekend. Pictures: PHUMALANI THABETHE HundredS of students from three of Durban's educational institutions attended a memorial service yesterday for the six students who died in an accident in Glenwood last weekend.
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:49A
Drunk driving: 243 licenses seized this year in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Since the beginning of the current Hijri year, 243 drivers in Jeddah have had their driving licenses withdrawn after they were caught drunk-driving or operating vehicles when under the influence of drugs, traffic police
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:49A
Drunk driving: 243 licenses seized this year in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Since the beginning of the current Hijri year, 243 drivers in Jeddah have had their driving licenses withdrawn after they were caught drunk-driving or operating vehicles when under the influence of drugs, traffic police
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:49A
Ormoc court employee nabbed on fraud, arms charges
ORMOC CITY, Philippines – An employee of the Municipal Trial Court here has been arrested for alleged estafa and illegal possession of firearms. The police identified the suspect as Melquiades Valiente, 35, of Barangay (village) Lao,
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:48A
Chevron refinery explosion: 4 workers killed after petrol tankers crash
It is tragic that people have lost their lives.' A spokesman for the Milford Haven Coastguard, which is based across a stretch of water from the refinery, said: 'There was a bang and there was smoke billowing.' The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:48A
Page: Bringing back the lash
Moskos, a former Baltimore cop who teaches law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, knows how to catch our attention. It's not giving away too much to say that Moskos doesn't really want to bring flogging back. But he doesn't like our current
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:48A
Fire and explosions in Russian arms depot, thousands evacuated
The incident, which was apparently an accident, in Russia's central Udmurutia region injured more than 45 people, most from flying glass or shrapnel. Other victims suffered exposure to toxic fumes. A total 18 persons had suffered injuries serious
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:48A
Worker cheats death after being dragged through 125mm gap
My life has changed forever and no matter how well I recover from my physical injuries I will still have the psychological impact of the accident hanging over me. "I hope my case highlights the dangers posed by not following health and safety
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:47A
$15 traffic-ticket surcharge deferred after protest
Municipalities and police agencies are expected to pass the fee along to people who receive parking and speeding tickets. "The way people can avoid the fee is by following the law," Lopatka said. "These are safety measures for photo radar and those
Updated: 06/03/2011 03:47A