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Explosions rock Southern Afghanistan

Fahad Zuberi — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:22:33 +0000

Four suicide bombings rocked Kandahar city in Southern Afghanistan on Saturday.

Voice of America reports, Afghan officials say suicide bombers targeted four different parts of the southern city of Kandahar, killing at least 30 people and wounding 46 others. Authorities say they now have the situation under control.

A Twitter user travelling in Afghanistan has been tweeting the latest developments.

strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) Attacks tonight in Kandahar hit multiple targets: incl prison, opposite Continental Guesthouse, police HQ, and Indian Consulate office 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck

strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) There was also a rocket that seems to have hit the ANP Barracks in Kandahar City 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck

strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) Phone lines were cut for a bit within the city, a curfew was imposed, and there was some sporadic gunfire (probably panicked guards) 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck

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Twitter users are concerned and are praying for the safety of people living in Afghanistan.

JuniorAli (Sugar Land, Texas) Breaking News inside of Afghanistan in the province of Kandahar 4 suicide bombings kill at least 35 and wounds 47 others pray for them 13 Mar 2010 from web

EricSutphin (Kabul, Afghanistan) Multiple bombs reported in #Kandahar with dozens killed. Sounds like a mess. #Taliban striking in advance of ISAF declared Kandahar ops?? 13 Mar 2010 from web

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Abu Dhabi bails out Dubai with $10 billion

Fahad Zuberi — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:46:41 +0000

Oil rich Abu Dhabi decided to help out their Emirates neighbor Dubai on Monday with a 10 billion dollar bailout.

Times of India reports, The move was the least expected of all options Dubai had on the table after requesting a standstill on $26 billion in Dubai World debt on Nov. 25, alarming markets and shaking the image of the emirate as a regional business hub.

Twitter users are worried for the future of Dubai, but are happy to know that Abu Dhabi has decided to help.

msliedrecht (Dubai, UAE) Whoo Dubai gets AED36 billion bail out from Abu Dhabi. 14 Dec 2009 from TwitterBerry

Koolpep (Dubai, UAE) @tomsp Dubai would bail out their companies if they could, my friend. They simply can’t. The other side of todays news, I guess. 14 Dec 2009 from TweetDeck in reply to tomsp

miamigemini (Miami, Florida) Abu Dhabi had to bail out Dubai today for $10B+. It really is bye bye, Dubai… http://bit.ly/MKHNJ 14 Dec 2009 from TweetDeck

HannahHaniya (Casablanca) Wasn’t it kind of obvious that #Abu Dhabi would bail out Dubai? Wondering what took so long. 14 Dec 2009 from Echofon

siyabulelas (Johannesburg, South Africa) In debt? Dont feel isolated, even Dubai needs a bail out of mammoth proportions. Geez! 14 Dec 2009 from mobile web

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Website publishes apparent text messages from 9/11

Marcus Wekenmann — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:55:04 +0000

According to CNN.com, a website says it has released thousands of intercepted text messages from the hours leading up to, during and after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon.

Wikileaks.org began releasing the messages Wednesday to mirror the times they were supposedly sent, starting at 3a.m., and ending 24 hours later.

The site says some texts originated from text pagers carried by government officials, yet some carry a personal tone.

According to the Associated Press, a Wikileaks spokesman says the texts were submitted to the site anonymously, but that the data is valid.

Tweeters around the world were both emotionally affected and suspicious of the messages:

Marianuum (Molde, Norway) Seriously? they have published all of the text messages that was sent during 9/11? Am I the only one who finds that disrespectful? 17 Nov 2009 from web

valeposh (Italy) …ok, seriously, I don’t think it’s right to release 9/11 text messages. Show some respect. People died. #911txts 25 Nov 2009 from web

SouthernCanuck (Texas) how the hell did wikileaks get a hold of 570,000 text messages from 9/11? 25 Nov 2009 from Netvibes

carfullofpandas (Calgary, AB, Canada) If anyone wants to ruin their afternoon Wikileaks is releasing pager text messages intercepted on 9/11. Really chilling/upsetting/disturbing 25 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter

yarnpr0n (Waterloo, ON Canada) Reading Wikileaks of text messages sent during 9/11 attacks. Has anyone else read these? Absolutely chilling. 25 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

dwmurphy2 (Cleveland, Ohio) I can’t believe CNN is showing those personal text messages from 9/11. 25 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific

Klondike (Washington, DC) I’m growing rapidly more uncomfortable about this whole 9/11 text messages release. They didn’t even anonymize phone numbers. 26 Nov 2009 from web

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Four on Hajj killed by swine flu

Fahad Zuberi — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:06:15 +0000

The Saudi Health Ministry has announced the first four deaths from swine flu at this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

BBC reports, The Saudi government has said all pilgrims need a certificate of vaccination before they can apply for a visa. In September, the Egyptian authorities barred hundreds of Muslim pilgrims in Cairo from travelling to Mecca because of fears about the virus.

Twitter users are worried that the virus could spread and kill many more during Hajj.

mj_santos (location undisclosed) That is horrible! @AJEnglish Saudi health ministry has confirmed to Al Jazeera that four #Hajj pilgrims have died from H1N1 flu (via @omarc) 21 Nov 2009 from web

omarc (Doha, Qatar) Corrections on #Hajj #H1N1 deaths – Was a Sudanese man who died, not Algerian. He was hospitalised four days after arriving in Saudi 21 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

live_h1n1 (location undisclosed) Pilgrims Ready for Hajj, Unfazed By #SwineFlu – Islam Online : http://bit.ly/89ZYPH 21 Nov 2009 from API

MoodyMohd (Saudi Arabia) Thinking about all the people going 2 hajj mashallah 21 Nov 2009 from Echofon

somemuslim (location undisclosed) Swine Flu kills for at Hajj. Hope this isn’t part of a bigger epidemic, and that my friends and all others return safely. http://is.gd/50ur3 21 Nov 2009 from web

DavidWaldock (United Kingdom) RT @krishgm: 4 pilgrims dead from H1N1 virus in Saudi Arabia and the Hajj hasn’t even started… 21 Nov 2009 from Echofon

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One in six Americans go hungry

Fahad Zuberi — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:53 +0000

A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more Americans are going hungry.

USA TODAY reports, forty-nine million people in American households one in six went hungry or had insufficient food at some point in 2008, the highest number since the government began tracking the problem in 1995.

Twitter users in the United States are wondering why they don’t hear more about this. Some users are being thankful for what they have in these tough times.

SexyNexBoy73 (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania)That is so sad.
Economic news – CNNMoney.com
>1 in 6 Americans goes hungry 16 Nov 2009 from txt

CYRSV (Santa Clara County, California) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry – those who can give need to dig a little deeper this holiday season http://tinyurl.com/ya5hsgv 16 Nov 2009 from web

aMj89 (Greenville, North Carolina) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry, maybe it should be 5 outta 6. http://bit.ly/2Mj0Tk 16 Nov 2009 from web

LiquidIvory (Sherman Oaks, California) 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry http://twurl.nl/7opaw6 Be thankful people 17 Nov 2009 from Tweetburner

KCMcCoy_PhD (Fresno, California) Why don’t we hear more about this? (CNNMoney.com) – 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry http://bit.ly/coBNa #cnnmoney 17 Nov 2009 from web

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Obama in China: Twitter users in region address Beijing visit

Craig Kanalley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:57:43 +0000

As part of his first tour of Asia, U.S. President Barack Obama met Tuesday with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, participating in a summit to discuss a number of issues, per BBC.

@stevebruskCNN tweeted the following about the event, “CNN live now…President Obama and President Hu make comments after their meeting in Beijing. Unlike many such events, no questions allowed.”

Twitter users in China are paying close attention to Obama’s visit to their country.

Annie_He (Beijing) #Obama talks abt human rights, the police arrests 20 dissidents & activists. http://is.gd/4WL0F what’s happening during Obama in #China . 17 Nov 2009 from web

amojiang (Beijing) Obama is here in BJ, that’s why the traffic was so slow around Chang an jie this morning…brrr…I was late for work 17 Nov 2009 from web

pmdfoster (Beijing) Obama’s limo and motorcade parked right on front steps of Great Hall of the People. Tried to sneak a peek. Shooed away. 17 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

telinida (Shanghai) cannot believe the number of Obama-Mao images springing up here in China….hmmmm oh the symbolism! 17 Nov 2009 from web

mlh2537 (Beijing) From HU’s facial apperacnce, a successful talk with Obama? 17 Nov 2009 from TwitIQ

Others in Asia have also been keeping a close eye on his trip:

casha527 (Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan) Obama is ok…I think…what’s their problem??? 16 Nov 2009 from web

Tootal (Japan) Is Obama going to sacrifice The Dalai Lama, blatant human rights violations, and Internet censorship to pally up with China? 17 Nov 2009 from web

technicolours (Seoul, South Korea) [grumbles about Obama for what must be the millionth time] 17 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

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Swine flu challenges airline travelers

Nicole Hernandez — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:02:10 +0000

The push to prevent others from being infected with swine flu is causing conflict between airline travelers.

Tampa Bay Online reports the staff at United Airlines suspected passenger Mitra Mostoufi had the flu and forced her to get off the plane and stay in Tampa as she was trying to return to her home in Hawaii on Monday.

Mostoufi and other sick travelers are finding it difficult to travel by plane if airlines know they may potentially have the disease.

Twitter users question if what airlines are doing is appropriate and are scared of catching the disease on planes:

KGMB9 (Honolulu, Hawaii) Would you have appreciated being kicked off the plane? Even if you were accused of having Swine Flu? 11 Nov 2009 from web

Mucx (Barcelona, Spain) Hope they let me on the plane, still got this flu, sweating, shaking, standing at check in…that joke about swine flu has me worried now 07 Nov 2009 from Tweetie

authorchristine (Cyprus) I’m worrying about coming home with all this swine flu about, hope I don’t catch anything on the plane! 05 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

bossbev (Undisclosed) These ppl are coughing on this plane. I am so scared of Swine Flu! Y don’t they cover mouths when coughn?????? 04 Nov 2009 from Echofon

snoopysnowcone (Massachusetts) On the plane and holding my breath so I don’t get swine flu… 06 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific

Juno_Is_Boring (Yakima, WA) About to board the plane to Denver. Then on to Kansas City. Hope we don’t get Swine Flu. 03 Nov 2009 from txt

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Munich doctors make breakthrough in breast reconstruction

Fahad Zuberi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:17:59 +0000

Doctors in Bavaria have become the first in Europe to test a new post-mastectomy plastic surgery procedure that uses pig tissue.

News24 reports, after giving replacement breasts made from pigskin to six women in Germany, doctors in Munich detailed the new method on Thursday, saying it results in fewer scars for mastectomy patients.

Twitter users are feeling optimistic about this breakthrough. One user is even having a little fun and warning people of the pig breast cancer flu.

AngelaSS (Royston, Georgia) Make sure you don’t catch the pig breast cancer flu! http://tinyurl.com/yfdrdfw 05 Nov 2009 from web

o_m_g_w_t_f_ (location undisclosed) Reconstructive breast surgery hope from pigs: This article generated quite a few comments, Ladies of AMA if you.. http://bit.ly/VUOyR 12 Nov 2009 from twitterfeed

yagbebi (Berkshire, UK) BREAST REGROWTH AFTER CANCER ~ A pioneering medical technique developed using pigs could allow women to re-grow br (cont) http://tl.gd/tpn3 12 Nov 2009 from Tweetie

jensbeautybytes (Atlanta, Georgia) Med. miracle out of Australia: Breast Cancer patients may be able to regrow breasts …for now, it just works in pigs: http://bit.ly/44P53h 12 Nov 2009 from web

Dynasplint (USA)Using pig skin for breast implants leaves fewer scars and less risk for developing a contracture? Who knew? http://tiny.cc/qqYCk 12 Nov 2009 from web

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TwitPics: Twitter users celebrate U.S. Veterans Day with photos

Elle Eichinger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:59:44 +0000

The United State’s celebration of Veteran’s Day dates back to after World War I. First designated a holiday by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, current President Barack Obama honored the day by speaking at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. today.Twitter users were attending parades around the country, and also posting pictures of their own favorite soldiers.

@kevin_oates (Venice, CA): Great photo from Hyundia's video board in Times Square from the Veterans' Day Parade

@d1ane (Milford, MI):WWII Sailor at Memorial Day parade in Milford MI--INCREDIBLE turnout of both veterans and parade watchers.

@ThunderPig (Franklin, NC): The US Marines lead the way in the Franklin Veterans Day Parade. #wnc #nc #veterans

@chadxmerch (New York, NY): Veterans day on the George Washington bridge.

@KFDANewsDesk (Amarillo, TX)

@maple_fan (Ohio): In honor of Veterans' Day posting a fav pic of cousin's spouse & son. Shows military family sacrifice. Thank you.#fb

@kdgteachgrizz (location undisclosed): Kindergarten writing today!

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Google offers free airport Wi-Fi for the holidays

Lisa Wyczesany — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:27 +0000

Google announced that they have started to offer free Wi-Fi in 47 airports in the United States now through January 15, 2010. Crunch Gear helped explain the holiday “gift” which includes Google’s charity matching – An initiative which results in the winning airport having $15,000 to donate to the local charity of their choice.

A list of the participating airports as well as other FAQ’s regarding the free Wi-Fi is offered through Google’s site.

Most Twitter users happily react to Google’s holiday spirit giveaway…

meaghanryan Thank you Google for free WiFi at my 2 favorite (and 45 other) airports through the holidays! Love them! 10 Nov 2009 from txt

Mona Google’s Giving Us Free WiFi for the Holidays! #gogoogle #worlddomination http://post.ly/CMCJ 11 Nov 2009 from Posterous

flutesUD @suneilmohan ‘Cause Austin is on the list! Its unbelievable how this tech-oriented city doesn’t have free wifi @ the airport normally. 11 Nov 2009 from web in reply to suneilmohan

bmqmen “Google, I salute you (for free airport wifi)” and related posts: Rex Hammock's RexBlog.comLong-time re.. http://bit.ly/1TNpjb 11 Nov 2009 from twitterfeed

Alan_Wolf Free airport wifi in select cities compliments of Google through the holidays. Madison is one the towns! http://bit.ly/3RVmW5 11 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

…while some are frustrated with Google’s timing and their decision making with which airports to include.

alexdrovna um…the WiFi was always free at McCarren in #Vegas…do not understand the point of “Google Free WiFi” 11 Nov 2009 from Echofon

theonetruebix Not sure why I care that @google has free wifi at the PDX airport for the holidays. There’s free wifi there year-round anyway. 11 Nov 2009 from web

jvchuy Chicago doesn’t seem to get any free wifi http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/ what’s the deal? 11 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific

NicBall How did Google hookup free wifi in Toledo airport but not Columbus, Dayton, or Cincinnati? 11 Nov 2009 from SocialScope

gam007 i heard on the news that google is giving away free wifi at airports.wtf.i could have used that during hurricane ike aftermath 1 yr ago 11 Nov 2009 from web

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