China Safety Body Says Rules Ignored In Mine Flood (ap)
AP – Mine officials ignored safety rules and danger warnings in their haste to open a coal mine in northern China, leading to a flood that has trapped 153 workers since the weekend, a government safety body said Wednesday. Read more
Is The European Union Exporting Torture Devices? (time.com)
Time.com – Thumbscrews, electroshock cuffs and spiked batons — all are beingexported by European businesses in violation of a 2006 law, a human rightswatchdog says Read more
Eu Calls For Overhaul Of Anglo Irish Bank (ap)
AP – European Union regulators say they are investigating Irish government help for property lender Anglo Irish Bank, warning that the bank has to draw up a new business plan and “restructure profoundly.” Read more
Death Toll Lowered To 8 In Southern Afghan Bombing (ap)
AP – Police have lowered the death toll in a bicycle bombing in southern Afghanistan from 17 to eight. Read more
Suicide Blasts In Southern Russia Kill 12 (ap)
AP – Two suicide bombers including one impersonating a police officer killed at least 12 people and injured 18 others in the southern Russian province of Dagestan on Wednesday, officials said. Nine police officers were among the dead. Read more