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Cambodia Bridge stampede tragedy 339 people death

By: Sophia Brain | 2010-11-23 | Free
Cambodia has declared a national day of mourning after more than 300 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a stampede at a festival crammed with millions of people. read more

Deadly Stampede in Cambodia

By: Mary Rose | 2010-11-24 | Community News
A sudden stampede on Koh Pich’s north suspension bridge in Phnom Penh has killed at least 375 people and wounded another 755 people on the last day of Water Festival. An official investigation insight into the tragedy has initially acknowledged that the panic set off when a crowded bridge started swaying. The disaster may have turned into the saddest corner of Cambodia. The prime minister of Cambodia has announced a day of mourning on Thursday for the victims. However, there are fears that death toll will rise in a few days because emergency workers in Cambodia are still searching for bodies at the footbridge. read more

Human Stampedes Kill Hundreds Every year

By: Wendy Stenberg-Tendys | 2010-12-03 | News and society
Human stampedes are not as uncommon as many people think, killing thousands of people. read more

The Stampede in Bonn Om Tuk killed 345 Cambodian

By: Cathy Chen | 2010-11-23 | News and society
The Stampede took place on November 22th, on the diamonds island in Phnom Penh. At least 345 people have been killed and 410 people were wounded, the estimated number of deaths will increase in the following. read more

Deadliest Stampedes in Recent 5 Years

By: Mary Rose | 2010-11-25 | News and society
After the serious stampede in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh on Monday (November 22, 2010) killing 347 people and injuring hundreds of victims, it is necessary to mention causes and consequences of the same accidents so that people can learn a precious lesson about how to avoid such consternated disasters. Here is a list of some deadliest incidents involving crowds, most often stampedes that occur during sporting or religious events over the past 5 years. We may make very surprised if you know that thousands of people died because of avoidable situations like a crush during the Hindu pilgrimage in India or the live concert music’s panic in Maroc. read more

Powerful Earthquake Killed At Least 65 in New Zealand

By: Mary Rose | 2011-02-23 | News and society
New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch has been hit by a strong earthquake for the second time in five months. Unlike the 7.1 magnitude quake which caused no deaths in September last year, the earthquake on Tuesday, January 22 has made a lot of buildings collapsed and taken away the life of many people. There are also many fatalities and people trapped beneath rubble and sparking fires in the destroyed city. Measuring 6.3 in magnitude, the deadly earthquake occurred during lunch hour in local time when streets and shops and offices were full of people. The center of the quake was reported to be 10 miles southwest of Christchurch. Let’s have a look at several photos as following to see what is now happening in the unlucky region. read more

Five Killed and 140 Injured at Belgium Music Festival

By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-20 | News and society
At least five people have been killed and more than 140 others have been injured (10 of them seriously) when a stage of Belgium’s Pukkelpop music festival collapsed during a heavy storm. read more

Gunman Opens Fire At School, Killing At Least 12 Children

By: Shawn Elam | 2011-04-08 | Arts & Entertainment
At least 12 children were killed at a school in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, after a former pupil talked his way into the building and gunned down pupils and teachers before shooting himself. Wellingt... read more

Celebrating the film industry – Cambodia International Film Festival

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-09-20 | Travel & Leisure
Hosting its first International Film Festival, Phnom Penh in Cambodia is gearing up to set high standards in the film industry as well as in tourism. The event is a much anticipated one and will certainly be well worth the wait. read more

Stampede Nerf

By: CaSandra Poulos | 2011-11-10 | Hobbies
Get the scoop on the Stampede Nerf read more

Congressional Stampede

By: Al Thomas | 2010-03-28 | News and society
Secretary (His Majesty) Paulson is stampeding Congress into spending taxpayers' money to bail out Wall Street and other bankers. If you and I had bought these bad mortgages or the CDOs (Credit Default Obligations) who would bail us out? No one. We would have to work it out on our own. read more

At Least 290 Killed During Storms and Tornadoes in US

By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-29 | News and society
Storms and tornadoes strike the Southeastern United States have taken away the life of at least 290 people in six states and left countless numbers of people missing. According to officials, the worst-hit state is Alabama with the death toll up to 204 people, including 15 killed by a tornado that destroyed the city of Tuscaloosa. Other states including Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Virginia are also announced the emergency situation. At least 32 people have been killed in Mississippi, 11 in Georgia, 14 in Tennessee and eight in Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday. The US National Weather Service said that the current storm will hit North and South Carolina before making its way further north-east. Storms have stroke US for weeks and another major storm system will bring heavy rain in the forthcoming days. read more

Enemies Of The People The Truth In The Cambodia Killing Fields

By: Wilson Chua | 2010-10-11 | Article Marketing
Philippines, Dagupan City (September 30, 2010)- "Some say that almost two million people died in the killing fields," declares Thet Sambath, a polite, soft-spoken Cambodian journalist for The Phnom Penh Post, in the opening moments of the documentary "Enemies of the People." He adds, "Nobody understands why so many people were killed at that time." read more

Classic Cambodia Travel

By: Scott Coates | 2011-02-15 | Travel & Leisure
Flow and pacing - the heart and soul of any winning trip - are often overlooked in international travel. This holds especially true when experiencing the Angkor temples in Cambodia. This article is a guide for you to plan your visit to Cambodia and experience the beauty of their culture and traditions. read more

The Calgary Stampede - Come and Be a Cowboy

By: Carlos Montes | 2010-03-31 | Destinations
There are many ranches around the Calgary area where you can go and learn about the cowboy way of life and enjoy horseback lessons and tours. There are also a variety of historical parks around Calgary, including Heritage Park Historical Village. There's even a traditional First Nations festival every summer with the Tsuu T'ina Rodeo and Pow-wow. read more