'Confluence of circumstances' in fiery Bagram plane crash?
(CNN) -- Four days after a U.S. civilian-operated cargo jet plunged into the ground shortly after takeoff from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, killing all seven people aboard, one expert said that a number of factors likely were involved in the incident."Accidents, of which this was among the worst that I've ever seen, are typically a confluence of circumstances of seemingly unrelated events, which all coalesce to create a disaster," said Arthur Rosenberg, a pilot, engineer and partner in the New York-based law firm, Soberman & Rosenberg.The doomed plane's final moments appear to have been captured by a dashboard camera inside a vehicle on the base.The approximately three-minute video shows what appears to be the National Airlines jet starting its climb at 11:20 a.m. local time Monday from the base.National Air Cargo, the parent of National Airlines, said the flight had refueled at Bagram en route from Camp Bastian, a British military base in Afghanistan, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.National said the aircraft had landed uneventfully in Bagram and no additional cargo or people were taken on there, it said.Prior to departure, the cargo was reinspected, it added."The cargo contained within the aircraft was properly loaded and secured, and had passed all necessary inspections prior to departing Camp Bastian," the company said in a statement posted on its website.It identified the crew members as two pilots, two first officers, a loadmaster and two people involved in maintenance.The pilots were likely doing a "maximum performance takeoff" in an attempt to climb to altitude as quickly as possible, thereby limiting exposure to any attempts to shoot it down, Rosenberg said Friday, citing the jet's pitch attitude, which he said appeared higher than normal.National Airlines, which specializes in moving freight for the military and businesses, did not immediately return a call asking about whether the pilots had, in fact, performed such a takeoff.About 12 seconds into the video, the Boeing 747-400 appears to stall, rolls from side to side, and drops.At 23 seconds, the plane crashes nose first into the ground off the side of the road, erupting into a ball of orange flame and black smoke.CNN cannot confirm the video's authenticity.
(CNN) -- Four days after a U.S. civilian-operated cargo jet plunged into the ground shortly after takeoff from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, killing all seven people aboard, one expert said that a number of factors likely were involved in the incident."Accidents, of which this was among the worst that I've ever seen, are typically a confluence of circumstances of seemingly unrelated events, which all coalesce to create a disaster," said Arthur Rosenberg, a pilot, engineer and partner in the New York-based law firm, Soberman & Rosenberg.The doomed plane's final moments appear to have been captured by a dashboard camera inside a vehicle on the base.The approximately three-minute video shows what appears to be the National Airlines jet starting its climb at 11:20 a.m. local time Monday from the base.National Air Cargo, the parent of National Airlines, said the flight had refueled at Bagram en route from Camp Bastian, a British military base in Afghanistan, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.National said the aircraft had landed uneventfully in Bagram and no additional cargo or people were taken on there, it said.Prior to departure, the cargo was reinspected, it added."The cargo contained within the aircraft was properly loaded and secured, and had passed all necessary inspections prior to departing Camp Bastian," the company said in a statement posted on its website.It identified the crew members as two pilots, two first officers, a loadmaster and two people involved in maintenance.The pilots were likely doing a "maximum performance takeoff" in an attempt to climb to altitude as quickly as possible, thereby limiting exposure to any attempts to shoot it down, Rosenberg said Friday, citing the jet's pitch attitude, which he said appeared higher than normal.National Airlines, which specializes in moving freight for the military and businesses, did not immediately return a call asking about whether the pilots had, in fact, performed such a takeoff.About 12 seconds into the video, the Boeing 747-400 appears to stall, rolls from side to side, and drops.At 23 seconds, the plane crashes nose first into the ground off the side of the road, erupting into a ball of orange flame and black smoke.CNN cannot confirm the video's authenticity.
Missing journalist likely in Syrian custody, news outlet says
(CNN) -- A U.S. journalist missing in Syria for nearly six months is most likely in Syrian government custody, GlobalPost, an online international-news outlet, reported Friday.Gunmen kidnapped James Foley on November 22, and his family has since worked to obtain his release.
(CNN) -- A U.S. journalist missing in Syria for nearly six months is most likely in Syrian government custody, GlobalPost, an online international-news outlet, reported Friday.Gunmen kidnapped James Foley on November 22, and his family has since worked to obtain his release.
'A new Mexico is emerging,' Pres. Obama says
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Friday he came to Mexico to break down stereotypes between the United States and its neighbor to the south.Speaking at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Obama said that too often the relationship between the United States and Mexico is "trapped in old stereotypes," where Mexicans see America as trying to wall itself off from Mexico and Americans see Mexico through the sensational headlines of violence in the war on drugs."I have come to Mexico because it is time to put old mindsets aside," Obama said. "It's time to recognize new realities, including the impressive progress in today's Mexico."He said it is clear that "a new Mexico is emerging," highlighted by a growing economy, a robust democracy and new generation of youth empowered by technology."I see a Mexico that is taking its rightful place in the world," he said.In a tip of the hat to the overwhelming number of Latinos that helped re-elect Obama in 2012, the president said, "Without the strong support of Latinos, including so many Mexican-Americans, I would not be standing before you today as president of the United States."Throughout much of Obama's only speech in the country, the president framed two domestic issues in the United States -- guns and immigration -- as issues that affect the daily lives of Mexicans, too.On immigration, the president appeared confident that immigration reform, an issue Obama says he intends to work closely with the Mexican government on, will be passed."I'm optimistic that -- after years of trying -- we are finally going to get it done this year," Obama said after describing his plan as one that strengthens border security, improves legal immigration and "gives millions of undocumented individuals a pathway to earn their citizenship." And on guns, Obama framed the issue, one the president made a priority after 20 students and six adults were killed at a school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, as something that would save both American and Mexican lives."We also recognize that most of the guns used to commit violence here in Mexico come from the United States," the president said. "I will continue to do everything in my power to pass common sense reforms that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, that can save lives here in Mexico and back home in the United States."In interviews before the speech, however, most students in the crowd did not mention guns or immigration as issues they hoped the president would discuss.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Friday he came to Mexico to break down stereotypes between the United States and its neighbor to the south.Speaking at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Obama said that too often the relationship between the United States and Mexico is "trapped in old stereotypes," where Mexicans see America as trying to wall itself off from Mexico and Americans see Mexico through the sensational headlines of violence in the war on drugs."I have come to Mexico because it is time to put old mindsets aside," Obama said. "It's time to recognize new realities, including the impressive progress in today's Mexico."He said it is clear that "a new Mexico is emerging," highlighted by a growing economy, a robust democracy and new generation of youth empowered by technology."I see a Mexico that is taking its rightful place in the world," he said.In a tip of the hat to the overwhelming number of Latinos that helped re-elect Obama in 2012, the president said, "Without the strong support of Latinos, including so many Mexican-Americans, I would not be standing before you today as president of the United States."Throughout much of Obama's only speech in the country, the president framed two domestic issues in the United States -- guns and immigration -- as issues that affect the daily lives of Mexicans, too.On immigration, the president appeared confident that immigration reform, an issue Obama says he intends to work closely with the Mexican government on, will be passed."I'm optimistic that -- after years of trying -- we are finally going to get it done this year," Obama said after describing his plan as one that strengthens border security, improves legal immigration and "gives millions of undocumented individuals a pathway to earn their citizenship." And on guns, Obama framed the issue, one the president made a priority after 20 students and six adults were killed at a school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, as something that would save both American and Mexican lives."We also recognize that most of the guns used to commit violence here in Mexico come from the United States," the president said. "I will continue to do everything in my power to pass common sense reforms that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, that can save lives here in Mexico and back home in the United States."In interviews before the speech, however, most students in the crowd did not mention guns or immigration as issues they hoped the president would discuss.
U.S., Mexican presidents vow greater economic cooperation
(CNN) -- Two issues -- security and immigration -- often get too much attention when it comes to talking about the U.S.-Mexico relationship, U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday.Now, Obama said, it's time to forge deeper economic connections to create more jobs and more trade on both sides of the border."That's the focus of my visit," he told reporters after meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in the country's capital.But even as Obama and Peña Nieto pushed to shift the tone more toward trade and economics, security issues loomed large over Thursday's meeting.Peña Nieto said his government remains committed to fighting organized crime, but that the United States and Mexico must "cooperate on the basis of mutual respect, to be more efficient in our security strategy that we are implementing in Mexico."Obama stressed that the countries will continue to cooperate closely on security, but he didn't specify how."I agreed to continue our close cooperation on security, even as that nature of that close cooperation will evolve," he said.It's up to the Mexican people, Obama said, "to determine their security structures and how it engages with other nations, including the United States."In the meantime, he said, the United States remains committed to reducing the demand for drugs north of the border, and the southward flow of illegal guns and cash that help fuel violence."I think it's natural that a new administration here in Mexico is looking carefully at how it's going to approach what is obviously a serious problem," Obama said, "and we are very much looking forward to cooperating in any ways that we can to battle organized crime."High-profile cartel takedowns were a hallmark of former President Felipe Calderon's tenure.
(CNN) -- Two issues -- security and immigration -- often get too much attention when it comes to talking about the U.S.-Mexico relationship, U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday.Now, Obama said, it's time to forge deeper economic connections to create more jobs and more trade on both sides of the border."That's the focus of my visit," he told reporters after meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in the country's capital.But even as Obama and Peña Nieto pushed to shift the tone more toward trade and economics, security issues loomed large over Thursday's meeting.Peña Nieto said his government remains committed to fighting organized crime, but that the United States and Mexico must "cooperate on the basis of mutual respect, to be more efficient in our security strategy that we are implementing in Mexico."Obama stressed that the countries will continue to cooperate closely on security, but he didn't specify how."I agreed to continue our close cooperation on security, even as that nature of that close cooperation will evolve," he said.It's up to the Mexican people, Obama said, "to determine their security structures and how it engages with other nations, including the United States."In the meantime, he said, the United States remains committed to reducing the demand for drugs north of the border, and the southward flow of illegal guns and cash that help fuel violence."I think it's natural that a new administration here in Mexico is looking carefully at how it's going to approach what is obviously a serious problem," Obama said, "and we are very much looking forward to cooperating in any ways that we can to battle organized crime."High-profile cartel takedowns were a hallmark of former President Felipe Calderon's tenure.
Sun Prairie native was piloting plane that crashed in Afghanistan
SUN PRAIRIE (WITI) -- 37-year-old Jeremy Lipka of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was flying a cargo aircraft from Bagram Air Base and heading to Dubai on Monday, April 28th when the plane crashed in Afghanistan.It was all caught on camera.Now, Lipka's family is grieving, back in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.Lipka was the pilot of the civilian plane that crashed near Bagram Air Field.
SUN PRAIRIE (WITI) -- 37-year-old Jeremy Lipka of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was flying a cargo aircraft from Bagram Air Base and heading to Dubai on Monday, April 28th when the plane crashed in Afghanistan.It was all caught on camera.Now, Lipka's family is grieving, back in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.Lipka was the pilot of the civilian plane that crashed near Bagram Air Field.
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Crash of U.S. cargo plane in Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN (WITI) -- The crash of a U.S. civilian cargo plane at Bagram Air Field north of Kabul, Afghanistan was caught on camera on Monday, April 29th.
AFGHANISTAN (WITI) -- The crash of a U.S. civilian cargo plane at Bagram Air Field north of Kabul, Afghanistan was caught on camera on Monday, April 29th.
U.S.: Intelligence points to small-scale use of sarin in Syria
(CNN) -- The United States has evidence that the chemical weapon sarin has been used in Syria on a small scale, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday.But numerous questions remain about the origins of the chemical and what impact its apparent use could have on the ongoing Syrian civil war and international involvement in it.When asked if the intelligence community's conclusion pushed the situation across President Barack Obama's "red line" that could potentially trigger more U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war, Hagel said it's too soon to say."We need all the facts.
(CNN) -- The United States has evidence that the chemical weapon sarin has been used in Syria on a small scale, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday.But numerous questions remain about the origins of the chemical and what impact its apparent use could have on the ongoing Syrian civil war and international involvement in it.When asked if the intelligence community's conclusion pushed the situation across President Barack Obama's "red line" that could potentially trigger more U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war, Hagel said it's too soon to say."We need all the facts.
Magnitude-5.9 earthquake hits Mexico
(CNN) -- A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit central Mexico near the Pacific Coast on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but authorities were checking for damage.The earthquake was centered 21 miles north-northwest of La Union and more than 200 miles from Mexico City, the USGS said, though people in the capital said they could feel the tremors.It was 46 miles deep, the USGS said.An earthquake of this magnitude is considered moderate but capable of causing considerable damage to poorly built or badly designed structures and slight to moderate damage to well-built, ordinary structures, the USGS says.
(CNN) -- A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit central Mexico near the Pacific Coast on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but authorities were checking for damage.The earthquake was centered 21 miles north-northwest of La Union and more than 200 miles from Mexico City, the USGS said, though people in the capital said they could feel the tremors.It was 46 miles deep, the USGS said.An earthquake of this magnitude is considered moderate but capable of causing considerable damage to poorly built or badly designed structures and slight to moderate damage to well-built, ordinary structures, the USGS says.
Syrian activist group: Record number of dead found
(CNN) -- The bodies of at least 566 people who were killed over a six-day period across Syria were found Sunday, according to Local Coordination Committees in Syria, an opposition group based in the country.That is the highest number of victims discovered in a single day since the war began in March 2011, according to LCC spokeswoman Rafif Jouejati.At least 450 bodies were found in the Damascus suburb of Jadidat al-Fadel, LCC activist Abu Aasy said.Over the past six days, some 3,000 members of the security forces stormed the area, and the dead include at least 300 civilians and 150 members of the Free Syrian Army, he said.The war in Syria has been raging ever since protesters, partly inspired by Arab Spring uprisings in the region, began demonstrating for more freedom two years ago.That movement quickly morphed into a movement against President Bashar al-Assad, who was appointed president by Syria's parliament in 2000 after his father died.
(CNN) -- The bodies of at least 566 people who were killed over a six-day period across Syria were found Sunday, according to Local Coordination Committees in Syria, an opposition group based in the country.That is the highest number of victims discovered in a single day since the war began in March 2011, according to LCC spokeswoman Rafif Jouejati.At least 450 bodies were found in the Damascus suburb of Jadidat al-Fadel, LCC activist Abu Aasy said.Over the past six days, some 3,000 members of the security forces stormed the area, and the dead include at least 300 civilians and 150 members of the Free Syrian Army, he said.The war in Syria has been raging ever since protesters, partly inspired by Arab Spring uprisings in the region, began demonstrating for more freedom two years ago.That movement quickly morphed into a movement against President Bashar al-Assad, who was appointed president by Syria's parliament in 2000 after his father died.
World Health Org. says China bird flu cases now at 102
(CNN) -- The number of bird flu cases in China jumped Sunday to 102, including 20 deaths, the World Health Organization announced.Seventy patients remain hospitalized with the virus.
(CNN) -- The number of bird flu cases in China jumped Sunday to 102, including 20 deaths, the World Health Organization announced.Seventy patients remain hospitalized with the virus.
Gov. Walker attends opening of Harley-Davidson dealership in China
CHINA (WITI) -- On Tuesday, April 16th, Governor Scott Walker attended the opening ceremony of the Harley-Davidson dealership in Tianjin, China, as part of his trade mission to China taking place April 13-21.“I am glad to see Harley-Davidson is rapidly growing in China,” said Governor Walker. “This new dealership in Tianjin is a great opportunity for Harley-Davidson as more and more people are attracted to the leisure motorcycling lifestyle.
CHINA (WITI) -- On Tuesday, April 16th, Governor Scott Walker attended the opening ceremony of the Harley-Davidson dealership in Tianjin, China, as part of his trade mission to China taking place April 13-21.“I am glad to see Harley-Davidson is rapidly growing in China,” said Governor Walker. “This new dealership in Tianjin is a great opportunity for Harley-Davidson as more and more people are attracted to the leisure motorcycling lifestyle.
North Korea says it won't warn South Korea before an attack
(CNN) -- North Korea is raising the temperature on its neighbors, saying in its latest threat that it would not give any advance warning before any attack on South Korea."Our retaliatory action will start without any notice from now," Pyongyang said in a statement published Tuesday by its official news agency, KCNA.North Korea said it was responding to what it called insults from the "puppet authorities" in the South, claiming that there had been a rally against North Korea in Seoul -- a rally it called a "monstrous criminal act."The renewed menacing rhetoric came a day after North Koreans celebrated the birthday of their country's founder, Kim Il Sung, who launched the Korean War.Kim Min-seok, a spokesman for the South Korean Defense Ministry, said the latest threat from the North was regrettable.Amid concern that Pyongyang could carry out a missile test, Kim Min-seok said South Korea continued to closely monitor the North's military movements.Also Tuesday, a U.S. Marine helicopter participating in annual joint military exercises in South Korea made a hard landing in a province that borders North Korea, the U.S. military said.The drills by South Korean and U.S. forces have upset North Korea, as they have done in previous years.
(CNN) -- North Korea is raising the temperature on its neighbors, saying in its latest threat that it would not give any advance warning before any attack on South Korea."Our retaliatory action will start without any notice from now," Pyongyang said in a statement published Tuesday by its official news agency, KCNA.North Korea said it was responding to what it called insults from the "puppet authorities" in the South, claiming that there had been a rally against North Korea in Seoul -- a rally it called a "monstrous criminal act."The renewed menacing rhetoric came a day after North Koreans celebrated the birthday of their country's founder, Kim Il Sung, who launched the Korean War.Kim Min-seok, a spokesman for the South Korean Defense Ministry, said the latest threat from the North was regrettable.Amid concern that Pyongyang could carry out a missile test, Kim Min-seok said South Korea continued to closely monitor the North's military movements.Also Tuesday, a U.S. Marine helicopter participating in annual joint military exercises in South Korea made a hard landing in a province that borders North Korea, the U.S. military said.The drills by South Korean and U.S. forces have upset North Korea, as they have done in previous years.
Ginseng Board of Wis. signs agreement with Chinese company
MADISON (WITI) -- The Ginseng Board of Wisconsin signed an agreement on Monday, April 15th with a Chinese medicine company to use the Trademark Seal on their purchases of Wisconsin ginseng from the Ginseng & Herb Coop over the next 10 years.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Ginseng Board of Wisconsin signed an agreement on Monday, April 15th with a Chinese medicine company to use the Trademark Seal on their purchases of Wisconsin ginseng from the Ginseng & Herb Coop over the next 10 years.
Gov. Walker leading first overseas trade mission to China
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MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Storing snow in Russia for 2014 Winter Games
RUSSIA (WITI) -- The 2014 Winter Games may still be about 10 months away, but that isn't stopping Russian officials from getting ready.In the Black Sea resort of Sochi, workers are busy storing snow.Dozens of snow plows are roaming the slopes, pushing snow into enormous piles dozens of yards high.Workers are also sucking up water from two artificial lakes, to aid the 200 snow-blowing machines churn out artificial snow.
RUSSIA (WITI) -- The 2014 Winter Games may still be about 10 months away, but that isn't stopping Russian officials from getting ready.In the Black Sea resort of Sochi, workers are busy storing snow.Dozens of snow plows are roaming the slopes, pushing snow into enormous piles dozens of yards high.Workers are also sucking up water from two artificial lakes, to aid the 200 snow-blowing machines churn out artificial snow.
North Korea tells foreigners in South to take safety measures
(CNN) -- North Korea issued its latest dispatch of ominous rhetoric Tuesday, telling foreigners in South Korea they should take steps to secure shelter or evacuation to protect themselves in the event of a conflict on the Korean Peninsula.The unnerving message came as Japan set up missile defenses in Tokyo, and North Korean workers failed to turn up for work in the industrial complex jointly operated by North and South Korea.In the statement published by state-run media Tuesday, the North's Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee reiterated accusations that Washington and Seoul were seeking to provoke a war with Pyongyang."Once a war is ignited on the peninsula, it will be an all-out war," the committee said, adding that North Korea doesn't want foreigners in South Korea to "fall victim" to a conflict.It follows a warning from the North last week to diplomats in its capital city, Pyongyang, that if war were to break out, it would not be able to guarantee their safety.But staff at the British Embassy in Seoul appeared unimpressed by the North's most recent attempt to rattle nerves in the region."We are not commenting on the specifics of every piece of rhetoric from North Korea," said Colin Gray, head of media affairs at the embassy. "Our travel advice remains unchanged.
(CNN) -- North Korea issued its latest dispatch of ominous rhetoric Tuesday, telling foreigners in South Korea they should take steps to secure shelter or evacuation to protect themselves in the event of a conflict on the Korean Peninsula.The unnerving message came as Japan set up missile defenses in Tokyo, and North Korean workers failed to turn up for work in the industrial complex jointly operated by North and South Korea.In the statement published by state-run media Tuesday, the North's Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee reiterated accusations that Washington and Seoul were seeking to provoke a war with Pyongyang."Once a war is ignited on the peninsula, it will be an all-out war," the committee said, adding that North Korea doesn't want foreigners in South Korea to "fall victim" to a conflict.It follows a warning from the North last week to diplomats in its capital city, Pyongyang, that if war were to break out, it would not be able to guarantee their safety.But staff at the British Embassy in Seoul appeared unimpressed by the North's most recent attempt to rattle nerves in the region."We are not commenting on the specifics of every piece of rhetoric from North Korea," said Colin Gray, head of media affairs at the embassy. "Our travel advice remains unchanged.
China bird flu crisis claims new victims as death toll rises to nine
HONG KONG (CNN) -- China's bird flu crisis showed no sign of easing Tuesday as the death toll rose to nine, a government agency said.The National Health and Family Planning Commission announced two more fatalities Tuesday afternoon -- one in Anhui province and the other in Jiangsu province.These are the first bird flu-related deaths reported this year in those two provinces.
HONG KONG (CNN) -- China's bird flu crisis showed no sign of easing Tuesday as the death toll rose to nine, a government agency said.The National Health and Family Planning Commission announced two more fatalities Tuesday afternoon -- one in Anhui province and the other in Jiangsu province.These are the first bird flu-related deaths reported this year in those two provinces.
Tuesday marks 10-year anniversary of fall of Hussein regime
BAGHDAD (FOX) -- Tuesday, April 9th marks the ten-year anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime.
BAGHDAD (FOX) -- Tuesday, April 9th marks the ten-year anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime.
No evidence of human transmission of bird flu as China cases rise
HONG KONG (CNN) -- China announced another case of a rare strain of bird flu Monday, taking the total number of H7N9 infections to 21, the state-run Xinhua news agency said.The new case was confirmed in the country's eastern Anhui province, Xinhua said.Six people have died so far, four in Shanghai and two in Zhejiang, in eastern China, Xinhua said.Chinese authorities have killed more than 20,000 birds from a live-poultry trading zone in Shanghai in an effort to deal with the issue, while a number of other cities across the country have also announced trading suspensions.In a joint press conference with China's health ministry in Beijing early Monday, the WHO reiterated that the source of the current outbreak has yet to be pinpointed but that they have not seen any cases of the virus passing between humans."The recent reports from China are the first cases of human infection with H7N9 viruses.
HONG KONG (CNN) -- China announced another case of a rare strain of bird flu Monday, taking the total number of H7N9 infections to 21, the state-run Xinhua news agency said.The new case was confirmed in the country's eastern Anhui province, Xinhua said.Six people have died so far, four in Shanghai and two in Zhejiang, in eastern China, Xinhua said.Chinese authorities have killed more than 20,000 birds from a live-poultry trading zone in Shanghai in an effort to deal with the issue, while a number of other cities across the country have also announced trading suspensions.In a joint press conference with China's health ministry in Beijing early Monday, the WHO reiterated that the source of the current outbreak has yet to be pinpointed but that they have not seen any cases of the virus passing between humans."The recent reports from China are the first cases of human infection with H7N9 viruses.
U.S. diplomat, Americans, Afghan citizens killed in attacks
(CNN) -- The death toll has surged from weekend violence in Afghanistan, with six Americans and more than a dozen Afghan civilians reportedly among the casualties.Five Americans -- including a U.S. diplomat, a civilian from the Defense Department and three U.S. service members -- were killed while delivering books to an Afghan school, when a suicide bomber struck their convoy in southern Afghanistan's Zabul province Saturday.
(CNN) -- The death toll has surged from weekend violence in Afghanistan, with six Americans and more than a dozen Afghan civilians reportedly among the casualties.Five Americans -- including a U.S. diplomat, a civilian from the Defense Department and three U.S. service members -- were killed while delivering books to an Afghan school, when a suicide bomber struck their convoy in southern Afghanistan's Zabul province Saturday.