Severe rain contributed to crane collapse in Mecca, say Saudi officials
The Saudi Civil Defence agency says severe rain contributed to the collapse of a crane which killed at least 87 people in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. source
Anti-immigration protests in Rome
Demonstrators gathered in Rome on Saturday morning to protest against Mayor Ignazio Marino. Around 1000 took to the streets to protest against his policies, … source
Dramatic gas station dispute: Woman sets petrol pump on fire, Israel
Israeli police arrested a woman suspected of setting a pump on fire on Tuesday (April 28) at a petrol station in Jerusalem. CCTV footage shows the woman … source
Video: Chaos, multiple car crashes on icy highway in Colorado
Courtesy: Anthony Salazar An icy stretch of Colorado highway caught several drivers off guard on January 4, causing a pile up on I-25 near Colorado Springs. source
Surfer fights off great white shark mid-competition
Australia’s triple surf champion Mick Fanning walked away shaken but uninjured after having a close-encounter with a shark mid-competition in South Africa. source
French and British fishing boats clash in fight over scallops
French and British fishing boats clash in fight over scallops… READ MORE … source
Croatian war criminal Slobodan Praljak dies after taking poison in court – Croatian state TV
The UN tribunal in The Hague suspended proceedings when the ex Croatian general collapsed after hearing his original sentence had been upheld.… READ … source
Berlin Artemis brothel raided by 900 police officers
About 900 police officers were involved in a raid on one of Germany’s biggest brothels: Artemis in Berlin. Six people were arrested in connection with a tax fraud … source
Another awkward handshake: Trump 'snubbed' by Poland's first lady
US President Donald Trump has suffered another embarrassing handshake moment after being ‘snubbed’ by the wife of the President of Poland. Trump, who … source
Young American sentenced to six-years hard labour in North Korea
A North Korean court has sentenced an American national to six-years hard labour for “hostile acts” against Pyongyang. Matthew Miller, was arrested in April … source