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Violence Erupts in Nairobi as Police Clash with Tax Hike Protestors: Buildings Torched and Lives Lost Amid Growing Unrest

Nairobi, Kenya — The capital of Kenya was gripped by chaos on Tuesday as police reportedly opened fire on protesters, killing at least five amid widespread demonstrations against new tax proposals. Amnesty International reported the deaths and noted that 31 individuals were injured in the confrontations which also saw at least 52 people arrested. The protests, which have now spanned several days, began as an outcry against a controversial finance bill that citizens argue threatens …

Explosion at Cambodia Military Base Kills 20 Soldiers and Levels Buildings

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – An explosion at a military base in south-western Cambodia has claimed the lives of 20 soldiers and injured several others, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, resulted in significant damage to the base buildings and nearby village homes, though the cause of the blast remains unclear. Images from the scene depict badly damaged buildings, some with roofs blown off, alongside soldiers receiving medical treatment …

Historic Fort Worth Building’s Structural Integrity Under Scrutiny After Explosion

FORT WORTH, Texas – The recent explosion at a historic Fort Worth building has raised concerns about the structural integrity of the century-old structure. State and federal officials are currently investigating the cause of the explosion in the Sandman Signature Hotel, located at the base of the 20-story W.T. Waggoner Building, and whether it can be repaired. Initial findings suggest that the explosion may have resulted from a gas leak in the hotel basement. The …

Earthquake Rattles New Yorkers’ High-Rise Buildings

NEW YORK – Some residents in Astoria, Queens, and surrounding areas had an unexpected start to their Tuesday morning as a 1.7 magnitude earthquake hit the area at around 5:45 am. The earthquake, initially mistaken for a building explosion, caused some concern among residents, but fortunately, no serious damage or injuries were reported. According to Jessica Turner, a geophysicist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was relatively small, but some residents living …

Explosion at LPG Station in Pyeongchang Injures Five Residents and Damages Buildings and Cars

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – An explosion at an LPG station in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, left five residents injured on Monday night. The explosion, which was caused by a reported gas leak at the liquefied petroleum gas station, resulted in severe burns for two of the injured individuals, while the other three sustained minor injuries. Fourteen buildings and several cars were damaged in the blast, with approximately 25 residents from nearby areas being evacuated as a …