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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Police investigate stabbing near Union Station - Portland, Ore.
48 hr rule in effect
As many as three people may have been injured in an early Sunday morning stabbing incident near Union Station in Old Town, according to Portland police.

The names and conditions of the victims were not immediately released. They are described as a male and a female. The female victim was seriously injured but both are expected to survive.

The suspect, described as a male black, shorter and wearing blue jeans, who fled the scene.

Police says that at 8:10 a.m. on Oct. 25, Central Precinct officers responded to a call of stabbing near the 800 block of Northwest 6th Avenue. Officers arrived in the area and located the victims underneath a nearby bridge.

Officer initially identified at least two victims and a third person has injuries which may be related to the incident. Officer summoned medical assistance began an investigation.
Posted by: Frank G || 10/25/2015 13:37 || Comments || Link || [9 views] Top|| File under:

#1  What makes this a lurid crime, Frank G?
Posted by: trailing wife || 10/25/2015 15:41 Comments || Top||

#2  possibility that it is more than lone Stabby-Stabby? It's 8:10 AM on a Sunday
Posted by: Frank G || 10/25/2015 18:18 Comments || Top||

#3  Apparently it's the third stabbing to occur in the area in last two years.
Posted by: Pappy || 10/25/2015 18:33 Comments || Top||


4 die in Okla. State homecoming accident
Drunk woman ran over a buncha people.
STILLWATER, Oklahoma - A fourth victim has now died from injuries received in a car crash at the Oklahoma State University Homecoming Parade on Saturday. A vehicle drove into the crowd of spectators causing the deaths and dozens of injuries.

Three people were pronounced dead shortly after the crash, and the fourth victim died at OU Medical Center, the hospital confirmed to News On 6 before 6:30 p.m.
More and a video at the link
Posted by: badanov || 10/25/2015 00:00 || Comments || Link || [6 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Appears to be happening a bit too frequently. Find a tall oak tree and some rope. Enough of this BS. Set an example and prevent repeaters !
Posted by: Besoeker || 10/25/2015 9:14 Comments || Top||

#2  Maybe OK will actually give out some justice. In NM that would only qualify for about 7 years in the slammer.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 10/25/2015 9:35 Comments || Top||

#3  W'all talked about this last night.

Doesn't sound drunk. Sounds like M. Not that it matters now. Except it does.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 10/25/2015 18:11 Comments || Top||


Africa Horn
Mentally disturbed Djiboutian soldier opens fire on colleagues
Reports reaching us from Beledweyne city in central Somalia indicate that a Mentally disturbed Djiboutian soldier has opened fire on his colleagues, killing two and wounding 3 others.

The shooting took place at Lama-galay military base in Beledweyne, according to Somali army commanders who spoke to Radio Shabelle on the phone from the city after the incident.

Two Djiboutian soldiers serving under African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM) were killed while three others were injured, including one in a critical condition, said the army officers. The perpetrator, who had a history of psychiatric issues, was immediately arrested by his Djiboutian colleagues in the Lama-galay military outpost.

This is the first shooting by an AU peacekeeper turning his gun on his colleagues in Somalia since their arrival in 2007.
Posted by: Steve White || 10/25/2015 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Was he moslem?
Posted by: newc || 10/25/2015 0:56 Comments || Top||

#2  They're careful not to say, so he must be.
(Mentaly Disturbed is code for Muslim fanatic.)
Posted by: Redneck Jim || 10/25/2015 12:14 Comments || Top||


Africa Subsaharan
China Awards Peace Prize to Robert Mugabe
[Free Bacon] China has awarded its version of the Nobel Peace Prize to Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean dictator who has been widely condemned for repressing his own people throughout his 35-year rule.

Mugabe, 91, is reported to have prevailed against Microsoft founder Bill Gates and South Korean President Park Geun-hye for this year's Confucius Peace Prize. China developed the alternative award in 2010 out of frustration after the Nobel committee awarded its prize to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese dissident and democracy activist who remains in jail.

Past recipients of the Confucius Prize include Fidel Castro and Vladimir Putin, two authoritarian leaders that have also been assailed for persecuting their citizens and sowing instability abroad.

Beijing says these autocratic leaders have helped preserve security and stability in their countries.

"Though its economy is lagging behind, [Zimbabwe is] a very stable country [and] stability is precious in the African continent," said Qiao Damo, chairman of the Confucius Prize committee, on its decision to honor Mugabe.

Rick Fisher, an expert on China at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, said it would be a "mistake" to dismiss Beijing's prize as a meaningless gesture.
No doubt our very own 2009 'Nobel Peace Prize' winner will give Comrade Bob a congratulatory call.
Posted by: Besoeker || 10/25/2015 03:30 || Comments || Link || [7 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Yep, the Noble committee has already debased their award to the level of Zim currency anyway.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 10/25/2015 9:48 Comments || Top||

#2  What this actually means is that the Chinese are stroking Mugabe for some kind of deal.
Posted by: ed in texas || 10/25/2015 12:33 Comments || Top||

#3  I wonder who gets Iran's peace prize?
Posted by: Sven the pelter || 10/25/2015 14:38 Comments || Top||

#4  Jon Fn Kerry
Posted by: Frank G || 10/25/2015 14:51 Comments || Top||


Europe
Balkan countries threaten to close borders if Germany does
Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania said on Saturday they would close their borders if Germany or other countries do the same to stop refugees coming in, warning they would not allow the Balkan region to become a buffer zone for stranded migrants.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 || 10/25/2015 00:00 || Comments || Link || [5 views] Top|| File under:

#1  And this is a "threat" why?
Posted by: European Conservative || 10/25/2015 0:29 Comments || Top||

#2  I believe they are member states threatening to not do what the EU's federal government tells them.

Which seems like a pretty good start to me. We should have more of that here in the US.
Posted by: Secret Master || 10/25/2015 0:34 Comments || Top||

#3  You had better get on it. Lock it down or become Afghanistan.
Posted by: newc || 10/25/2015 0:54 Comments || Top||

#4  Why am I reminded of the scene from "Blazing Saddles" where the character points the gun at his own head and says "Stop, or the N***er gets it!"
Posted by: Nguard || 10/25/2015 3:33 Comments || Top||

#5  If we effectively closed our southern border, you think Mexico would allow all those Central Americans in? As long as there's money to be made and the illegals keep moving north, they'll look the other way on their own Article 33 of their constitution.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 10/25/2015 9:01 Comments || Top||


India-Pakistan
Ashura processions, majalis end safely amid tight security
[Dawn] Youm-e-Ashur was observed throughout the country on Saturday with due solemnity and reverence to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his lover companions at Karbala.

On this occasion Alam, Zuljinah and Taazia processions were taken out throughout the country amid tight security arrangements.

Ashura processions were monitored through command and control centres in big cities including Rawalpindi, Lahore and Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
Thousands of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras were installed to make the security foolproof.

The mourners were allowed to join the Ashura processions only after body search by security personnel and by crossing through walk through gates.

Three layers of security were in place, with all linking roads along the routes of the processions sealed off by placing containers and barbwires. Nobody was allowed to join the processions without security check.

Pillion riding was completely banned in many cities. Air surveillance was also carried out through helicopters.

In Karachi, the main procession was taken out from Nishtar Park which culminated at Imambargah
...since Pakistain is very religiously correct, Shia Moslems can't call their houses of worship 'mosques,' which are reserved for Sunnis. It's not clear if imambargahs are used for explosives storage like mosques are...
Hussainia Irania.

Over 13,000 security personnel were deployed in the city to avoid any untoward incident.

In Lahore, the main procession was taken out from the Nisar Haveli.

It terminated at Karbala Gamay Shah after passing through its traditional route.

In Rawalpindi, the main mourning procession was taken out from Imambargah Colonel Maqbool Hussain which terminated at Imambargah Qadeemi.

In Beautiful Downtown Peshawar
...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province), administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistan's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire.
, over a dozen Alam, Zuljinah and Tazia processions were taken out. The main procession was taken out from Qissa Khawani imambargah Alamdaar.

Around 7000 police personnel were deployed for security of mourning processions and azadars to avert any untoward incident during Ashura.

In Quetta, the main procession was taken out from Alamdar Road. After passing through its traditional route it ended from where it had started.

Similarly, in Muzaffarabad, main procession was taken out from Markazi Imambargah Pir Ilam Shah Bukhari and culminated at the same place after passing through its traditional route.

Similarly, dozens of Taazia, Alam and Zuljinah processions were taken out in four districts of Baltistan region.

In Skardu, the main procession was taken out from imambargah Hussainabad which culminated at its starting point after passing from Qatal Shah and Ziarat-e-Shuhda-e-Karbala.

Majalis-e-Sham-e-Gharibaan were also held in the evening to pay homage to the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain (RA) and his lover companions in Maidan-e-Karbala for the sublimity and glory of Islam.

Meanwhile,
...back at the game, the Babe headed for second base. He almost made it. Then Sheila slapped him....
elaborate security measures were taken by the government deploying thousands of military, paramilitary and police force to avoid any untoward incident.

Authorities on Saturday suspended internet and cellular phone services in many cities as part of the security measures for Muharram processions and majalis.

The services were suspended in 68 districts of the countries including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Dera Ismail Khan
... the Pearl of Pashtunistan ...
, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Nasirabad, Sohbatpur and Dera Alahyar.

The mobile phone services were restored after evening.
Posted by: trailing wife || 10/25/2015 00:00 || Comments || Link || [10 views] Top|| File under:


Science & Technology
Unlock your car with a wireless keyfob? So do the bad guys.
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/25/2015 00:00 || Comments || Link || [8 views] Top|| File under:

#1  At work, it would be a bigger problem then at home. In one, office might be 20 such keys and there is generally little problem to get access to the cars.
Posted by: BernardZ || 10/25/2015 3:37 Comments || Top||

#2  ...Just thinking that the folks REALLY susceptible to this will be car dealers. All it will take is a hack fob, night, and a faked 30-day tag, and they're gone - and can be hundreds of miles away before anybody knows.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski || 10/25/2015 8:02 Comments || Top||

#3  This is why I keep the keys to my Cadillac under my tinfoil hat.
Posted by: gorb || 10/25/2015 10:16 Comments || Top||

#4  How does that 24 hour test drive work? How do they keep you from Identity thefting some paperwork and test driving off into Mexico?
Posted by: rjschwarz || 10/25/2015 12:17 Comments || Top||

#5  Is there a fob for keyless cars?

Damn right there is.
Posted by: Redneck Jim || 10/25/2015 12:18 Comments || Top||

#6  Ignition kill switch
Posted by: Sven the pelter || 10/25/2015 14:33 Comments || Top||

#7  Killer Goldie's are your best resource
Posted by: Shipman || 10/25/2015 15:24 Comments || Top||

#8  Let'em start it...
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/25/2015 17:29 Comments || Top||

#9  Ship, had a co-worker, good friends, brought his dog played fetch scratches yes yes. Went to pet the dog at the post office.

Oh. No.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 10/25/2015 18:03 Comments || Top||



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Sun 2015-10-25
  Turkish police on alert to capture four ISIL members prepared for attacks in Turkey
Sat 2015-10-24
  US drone strikes kill 16 ‘IS militants’ near Pak-Afghan border
Fri 2015-10-23
  Pakistan’s indigenous armed drone conducts first nighttime strike
Thu 2015-10-22
  U.S., Iraqi commandos free dozens of ISIL hostages
Wed 2015-10-21
  Dissident commanders meet to choose rival Afghan Taliban leader
Tue 2015-10-20
  ISIL child training camp discovered in Istanbul
Mon 2015-10-19
  Yemen govt agrees to talks with Houthis, Saleh
Sun 2015-10-18
  Senior al-Nusra commander killed in Syria airstrike
Sat 2015-10-17
  Saudi forces kill gunman after Shiite site attack
Fri 2015-10-16
  Taliban Shadow District Governor Killed In Takhar
Thu 2015-10-15
  Champ to keep troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016, officials say
Wed 2015-10-14
  ISIS confirms killing of number two in U.S. air strike
Tue 2015-10-13
  Four terrorist attacks rock Jerusalem over 12 hours
Mon 2015-10-12
  22 'militants' killed in N. Waziristan air strikes
Sun 2015-10-11
  ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's convoy hit by air strike in Iraq


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