Man accidentally shoots and kills himself with gun while posing for selfie
A man has died after a gun he was taking a selfie with went off and shot him in the head. Oscar Otero Aguilar, 21, from Mexico City, had reportedly been drinking with two of his friends before the tragic incident happened. According to the Daily Mirror, he liked to take photos of himself next to... read more »
China earthquake death toll crosses 400
More than 400 people have died in an earthquake that devastated a Chinese village, state media said on Tuesday, as relatives faced the stark probability that rescuers would only find the remains of their loved ones. The death toll in the southwestern province of Yunnan had risen to 407, state... read more »
Obama to announce $14 billion in U.S. corporate investments in Africa
President Barack Obama will announce on Tuesday that U.S. businesses have committed to investing $14 billion in construction, clean energy, banking, and information technology projects across Africa, a White House official said. The announcement will occur at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, part of... read more »
Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding
Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed at least 398 people and has left thousands homeless. Rescue teams have freed dozens of trapped survivors as they dig through... read more »
