Breaking news Thread.

[Lukemeister]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-22766278

Someone must like bacon

[frstplce]

9 injured, more feared trapped in Center City collapse

CENTER CITY - June 5, 2013 (WPVI) -- A building collapsed at the corner of 22nd and Market streets in Center City Philadelphia, trapping a number of a people under the rubble.

The 4-story building, which was connected to a Salvation Army Thrift Store on the southeast corner, collapsed at 10:45 Wednesday morning.

The collapse brought down part of the thrift store and what appears to be converted row homes attached to the back of the building.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9127882

All over my local news this morning, happened just over an hour ago.

[Lukemeister]

http://news.sky.com/story/1099731/london-mosque-fire-police-investigate-cause

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating whether a fire which destroyed an Islamic community centre was started deliberately in a racially-motivated attack.

Police confirmed they are treating the fire in Muswell Hill, north London, as supicious and promised a "vigorous and thorough investigation".

They also revealed the letters 'EDL' - the initials of the English Defence League - were found scrawled on the outside of the Bravanese Centre, which was being used as a mosque.

Firefighters spent over an hour bringing the blaze under control

However, Tommy Robinson, the leader of the EDL, denied one of the group's supporters was behind the blaze.

He said members have always been told not to attack mosques or places of worship and claimed there was a "nationwide campaign" to blacken the name of the group.

Chief Superintendent Adrian Usher, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "At this stage, we don't want to rule anything out. We have several lines of inquiry and we will pursue those and until we can determine whether a crime has been committed.

"We will then pursue any offenders and bring them to justice."

Roads around the community centre in Muswell Hill were cordoned off

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said that if the fire is confirmed as an attack attack, it should be condemned as "cowardly, pathetic and utterly pointless".

Local MP Theresa Villiers said it would be "not just an attack on the Muslim community (but) an attack on all of us and our values."

"This looks very much like a hate crime," she said. "We're very proud in Barnet, the constituency I represent, of our diverse community and our cohesion, so I utterly condemn what looks to be a disgraceful attack."

Police officers search for evidence at the scene

Most of the roof of the two-storey building in Coppetts Road collapsed in the fire, which broke out at around 3.15am.

A spokesman for London Fire Brigade said it took 35 firefighters nearly an hour and a half to bring the blaze under control.

Daniel McInanny, who lives near the centre, described hearing a loud bang shortly after 3am.

An investigation into what caused the fire has been launched

"At first I thought it was the bin men collecting the rubbish but when I looked out of the window, I saw an inferno," he said. "The whole building was alight."

Although there is no evidence the fire is linked to the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last month, there has been a significant increase in reports of attacks against Muslims since his death.

Faith Matters, an organisation that works to reduce extremism, said 11 mosques were targeted in the days after the killing, despite an appeal from the soldier's family for calm.

Fiyaz Mughal, a spokesman for the group, said: "Bearing in mind this is close to Woolwich, bearing in mind that it houses Islamic activities, bearing in mind that they have found alleged EDL graffiti, there's a strong likelihood that this could be an anti-Muslim incident.

"We know that, online, there is a huge amount of anti-Muslim hate. When it moves into the physical world, it is extremely concerning."

Ch Supt Usher said: "I have spoken to community leaders and assured them that a thorough investigation is being conducted.

The fire happened in Muswell Hill, north London

"The safety of our communities is always our priority and we are consulting widely, offering our support and reassurance.

"All communities can be confident that they have our support and I can be contacted personally to answer their concerns."

No one was injured in the fire, although a woman living next door to the centre was treated for shock by paramedics.

Two neighbouring properties were evacuated.

This wont help racial tensions at all

[John Flushing]

Mermaid falls in love with merman.

[Lukemeister]

http://news.sky.com/story/1219302/ukraine-russia-approves-military-action

 

Anyone else following this? i have a bad feeling this may be the start of something a lot bigger then a few thousand russian troops in ukraine.

[frstplce]

Only a matter of time before this explodes. But I do think the international community needs to stay out of it. It's for Ukraine to sort out. The only other player that should be involved is Russia because of the number of ethnic Russians that may be at risk.

I hear input coming from the US and other countries and they really need to stay out of it.

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[Lukemeister]

Yeah i hear you, i think this is going to go really really bad though :/

[Lukemeister]

Turning into UK EU and US vs Russia and China now, uh oh

[Toño]

As usual humans shows the greatest sign of humanity, in search of another reason to war.

 

I thought it's so nice & easy live in peace & harmony.

[Lukemeister]

Yeah it would be so much better if everyone got on without wars but they dont :/