World News Thread & Breaking News!!

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But in HK, you still got tons of morons who'd buy into those BS, and think waiving those banners outside the PLA garrison HQ is being "cool"...and they ain't teenagers no more, some almost 30 years old...

NGO money can only go so far. Those morons don't represent or speak for all the Chinese in the mainland anyway.

 

[bd popeye]

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A Transportation Security Administration agent was reportedly killed and several more people injured when a gunman opened fire Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport.

“They tracked the individual through the airport and engaged him in gunfire in Terminal 3 and were able to successfully take him into custody,” LAX Airport Chief Patrick Gannon said at a press conference following the incident. “We believe, at this point, that there was a lone shooter. That he was the only person armed in this incident.”

Jim Fetherstone, GM, City of the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department added that officials have treated seven patients and transported six to area hospitals.

FBI Agent David Bowdich said that authorities do not believe there are any other potential suspects on the scene.

Police stand outside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Shots …
NBC News and ABC News are reporting that one TSA agent was killed in the incident and that a second agent was wounded in the leg. A third individual, possibly the gunman, was reportedly also injured. The suspect is in custody, according to reports.

The UCLA Medical Center released a statement that it is currently treating three injured individuals from the incident. One individual is currently listed as being in "serious" condition while the other two are listed as "stable."

A male suspect is reported to have opened fire in Terminal 3 around 9:20 a.m. PT. One TSA agent was reportedly shot in the leg at the security checkpoint area but not inside the actual terminal. TSA spokesman Nico Melendez confirmed that at least one TSA officer was shot during the incident.

According to multiple reports, a 45-year-old male and a 29-year-old male were shot. Authorities reportedly quickly detained the suspect, who was also hit with gunfire, according to NBC News. CBS Los Angeles added that as many as four people may have been shot in the incident.

The Los Angeles Fire Department also has announced it is currently handling a "multi-patient incident," though no specifics on injuries have been revealed at this point.

During the press conference, Gannon added that authorities ran through the "exact" scenario that played out at LAX on Friday, allowing them to react effectively to the situation when it unfolded in real time.

Officials have announced that authorities now have full control of security at LAX and that the incident is believed to be over. However, full details are still emerging from the incident. There have been conflicting reports as to whether one or two suspects are in custody.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced a full ground stop until the incident has been officially resolved.

Eyewitness Nick Pugh told local affiliate KNBC-TV, “I heard a total of maybe 8 to 10 shots fired in maybe two bursts,” Pugh said. “Everyone dropped to the floor and started crawling along the crowd.”

Another witness, Tory Belecci, said the suspect appeared to be carrying a rifle, possibly an assault rifle.

A White House official said that, "The President has been briefed about the shooting at LAX. We will continue stay in touch with our federal and local partners. The LAPD is leading the response and investigation. We urge citizens to listen to the authorities and follow directions from the first responders on site. The President will continue to receive briefings throughout the day.”

Access to the airport has been temporarily shutdown on Century Boulevard, the main road leading into LAX. In addition, all flights are reportedly delayed.

Another eyewitness, Brian Adamick, 43, told the Los Angeles Times that one TSA officer who was shot did not appear to be seriously injured. “I got shot, I’m fine," the unnamed TSA agent reportedly told Adamick and other witnesses on the scene. Remarkably, the agent reportedly reassured witnesses by saying he had been shot before and that the wound was not life-threatening.

 

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My condolences to the victims family. Have you noticed these public shootings had occurred mostly on a Friday when it does happen?

 

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Looks like they id the perpetrator as 23-year-old Paul Ciancia. What I want to know is how did he get this far with a weapon inside one of the world's most busiest airport?

 

[Franklin]

Bombs exploded near a Communist party office in the city of Taiyuan killing one. Could be the beginning of a wave of terrorism in China.

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Looks like they id the perpetrator as 23-year-old Paul Ciancia. What I want to know is how did he get this far with a weapon inside one of the world's most busiest airport?

Believe it or not a friend dropped him off and he walked inside and starting doing his mayhem.

 

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Bombs exploded near a Communist party office in the city of Taiyuan killing one. Could be the beginning of a wave of terrorism in China.

Until we know who is responsible for the bombing, I think it's too early to tell.

 

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Super Typhoon Haiyan Rages Toward Philippines With Category 5 Winds

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Posted: 11/06/2013 5:30 pm EST | Updated: 11/06/2013 5:30 pm EST

A super typhoon equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane is bearing down on the Philippines, posing a major threat to people and property across the island nation.With sustained winds of 175 mph, Super Typhoon Haiyan is the most powerful tropical cyclone of any kind in 2013 and will likely make landfall early Friday local time (Thursday night, EST), the Weather Channel reports. Additionally, the Japanese Meteorological Agency estimates the storm's pressure at 905 millibars, which is not unheard of for the Western Pacific region, but would be among the strongest storms on record if it were in the Atlantic.A typhoon becomes a super typhoon when it achieves winds of 150 mph. Haiyan, called "Yolanda" in the Philippines, is expected to make landfall with winds of 155 mph.

Accuweather warns rainfall along the storm's path could measure over 8 inches (200 mm), with mudslides becoming an increasing concern at higher elevations. Making matters worse, a tropical cyclone has already drenched parts of the central Philippines, meaning Haiyan's rainfall will likely lead to worse flooding and mudslides.Super Typhoon Haiyan's anticipated path will also take it directly over the Filipino region struck hardest by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in October. Around 12 million people live in the Manila metro area, where the storm is expected to hit Saturday, with another 10 million in the central Philippines, where the storm will likely hit hardest.

 

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Super Typhoon Haiyan Rages Toward Philippines With Category 5 Winds

That's a monster. 175mph.

 

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Super Typhoon Haiyan Rages Toward Philippines With Category 5 Winds

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Posted: 11/06/2013 5:30 pm EST | Updated: 11/06/2013 5:30 pm EST

A super typhoon equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane is bearing down on the Philippines, posing a major threat to people and property across the island nation.With sustained winds of 175 mph, Super Typhoon Haiyan is the most powerful tropical cyclone of any kind in 2013 and will likely make landfall early Friday local time (Thursday night, EST), the Weather Channel reports. Additionally, the Japanese Meteorological Agency estimates the storm's pressure at 905 millibars, which is not unheard of for the Western Pacific region, but would be among the strongest storms on record if it were in the Atlantic.A typhoon becomes a super typhoon when it achieves winds of 150 mph. Haiyan, called "Yolanda" in the Philippines, is expected to make landfall with winds of 155 mph.

Accuweather warns rainfall along the storm's path could measure over 8 inches (200 mm), with mudslides becoming an increasing concern at higher elevations. Making matters worse, a tropical cyclone has already drenched parts of the central Philippines, meaning Haiyan's rainfall will likely lead to worse flooding and mudslides.Super Typhoon Haiyan's anticipated path will also take it directly over the Filipino region struck hardest by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in October. Around 12 million people live in the Manila metro area, where the storm is expected to hit Saturday, with another 10 million in the central Philippines, where the storm will likely hit hardest.

That's how I wonder we had rain all night last night until now.