Senators see chance for passing 9/11 health bill

Senators see chance for passing 9/11 health bill Washington: A retooled bill providing medical care for firefighters and other emergency responders to the September 11, 2001 attacks could be resurrected soon in the Senate, a few weeks after Republicans blocked the measure, backers said on Sunday. "We believe we are on a path to victory by the end of this week," said Senator Charles Schumer. But he was quick to add that unexpected obstacles could arise. He and...
03:04 PM, Dec 20, 2010
Heroes of 26/11: Mumbai's firefighters stood tall

Heroes of 26/11: Mumbai's firefighters stood tall

An exclusive video capturing the firemen's efforts during the terror attack. ...
05:43 PM, Nov 16, 2009

Fire breaks out at posh Mumbai mall

Fire breaks out at posh Mumbai mall Electrical short circuit appears to have caused the fire. ...
01:16 PM, Oct 07, 2008

61-yr-old China quake victim rescued after 164 hrs

61-yr-old China quake victim rescued after 164 hrs Bangalore: South African batsman JP Duminy is a doubtful starter for Deccan Chargers against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match here on Sunday, coach Darren Lehmann said. Lehmann said his side might be languishing at the bottom of the points table but they would leave no stone unturned to pocket some wins in the tournament. Duminy is nursing an injury. It depends on how he pulls up...
11:11 PM, May 19, 2008

Kolkata fire rages on, govt seeks Centre's help

Kolkata fire rages on, govt seeks Centre's help Melbourne: Former ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed has kicked up a controversy by claiming in his memoirs that the New Zealand judge who heard the Sydney Test racial row appeal had accused Indian and Australian cricket boards of colluding behind the scenes in a way that was "disastrous for cricket". Speed reproduced in his memoirs 'Sticky Wicket' a letter from Justice John Hansen, the judge appointed to hear Harbhajan Singh's...
11:26 AM, Jan 13, 2008
Winds ease up in California wildfire zone

Winds ease up in California wildfire zone

Melbourne: India's cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that Australia need a big fast bowler and a leg spinner if they are to regain the Ashes this summer. They have got to get the attack right. If Peter Siddle is fit then he brings something to the team. I got the impression in the two Tests we just saw that Mitchell Johnson was just too inconsistent but he just got the ...
10:25 PM, Oct 25, 2007
California wildfires force mass evacuation

California wildfires force mass evacuation

One person was killed and four firefighters were seriously injured. ...
01:46 PM, Oct 22, 2007

City sets underwear rule for firefighters

City sets underwear rule for firefighters The city under pressure for alleged sexual harassment has ordered firefighters to wear only boxer-style underwear. ...
08:06 AM, Oct 26, 2006
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