Monthly Archives: April 2009
Swine flu cases in U.S. rise to 40
By Calvin Palmer The number cases of swine flu in the United States has risen to 40 after authorities confirmed 28 cases in students at a private school in New York City. More than 100 students at St Francis Preparatory … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Health, News, United Kingdom
Earthquake makes Mexicans sense the Apocalypse
By Calvin Palmer A strong earthquake in Mexico rattled tall buildings in Mexico City today and sent office workings rushing out into the streets. The 5.6 earthquake had its epicenter near Chilpancingo, about 130 miles southwest of Mexico City. There … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Health, News
Suspect in Georgia shooting has his passport and air ticket to Amsterdam
By Calvin Palmer The FBI confirmed today that the University of Georgia professor suspected of killing his wife and two other men outside a community theater has his passport and a plane ticket to fly to Amsterdam later this week. … Continue reading
U.S. declares public health emergency as 20 swine flu cases confirmed
By Calvin Palmer The United States declared a public health emergency today as the number of reported cases of swine flu reached 20. Cases have been reported in California, Ohio, Kansas, Texas and New York. Patients have ranged in age … Continue reading
Nationwide alert for Georgia professor suspected of triple killing
By Calvin Palmer The University of Georgia professor suspected of a triple murder is still on the loose and police have no leads as to his whereabouts. George Zinkhan, a 57-year-old marketing professor, disappeared after his ex-wife and two other … Continue reading
British financial adviser fights for life after Bahamas shooting
By Calvin Palmer A British financial adviser is fighting for his life in a hospital in The Bahamas after being ambushed on his way to work and shot in the head execution style. Hywel Jones, 55, was shot getting out of … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Caribbean, Crime, News, United Kingdom
WHO chief says swine flu outbreak has ‘pandemic potential’
By Calvin Palmer The head of the World Health Organization warned today that the outbreak of new multi-strain swine flu in Mexico has a “pandemic potential”. The virus has killed up to 60 people in Mexico and spread into the … Continue reading
