Monthly Archives: February 2011

Feb 28
2011

First US scientist to die of plague in 50 years worked in labs with ‘harmless’ Yersinia Pestis

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Crusader

Scientist was working on ‘chain of events’ behind bubonic plague  A scientist died after becoming the first American researcher to contract the plague in 50 years, it has been revealed. Malcolm Casadaban was working with a weakened form of the … Continue reading →

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Feb 28
2011

Iraq dictatorship uses live bullets at protests, 19 killed

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Crusader

Security forces used tear gas, water cannons, sound bombs, and live bullets to disperse crowd. At least 19 people were killed in Iraq on Friday as tens of thousands defied an official curfew to join a nationwide “Day of Rage,” … Continue reading →

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Feb 22
2011

Aljazeera: Fresh violence rages in Libya

Posted on February 22, 2011 by The Crusader

Protesters say security forces using warplanes and live fire ‘massacred’ them, as UN warns of possible ‘war crimes’. Source: Al Jazeera and agencies Libyan forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi are waging a bloody operation to keep him in power, with residents … Continue reading →

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Feb 22
2011

New Zealand earthquake: 65 dead in Christchurch

Posted on February 22, 2011 by The Crusader

New Zealand’s prime minister says at least 65 people have died after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch. John Key said the toll was expected to rise further, adding: “We may be witnessing New Zealand’s darkest day.” The tremor caused widespread … Continue reading →

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Feb 18
2011

Where are the Handcuffs?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by The Crusader

The Government of the United States of America has always been keen to condemn the corruption in other countries like Egypt, yet they seek no justice for those within the US Banking system who have lied and stole Billions of $ which has … Continue reading →

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