Iceland- Europe’s airline standstill continues following Iceland eruption, threatens economy.
· Most European airports are set to open Tuesday, but a strict no-fly zone will remain in place for much of northern Europe and Iceland.
· Officials claim the costs of the shut down has surpassed one-billion dollars.
· Critics claim the EU ban was led without coordination, but a NATO F-16 suffered serious engine failure when flying thru.
· International Air Transport Association (IATA) has squared off against the EU’s lack of compromise, citing it as without coordination or advising.
· Britain has sent Royal Navy ships to shuttle those trapped in Spain.
Pakistan- Peshawar district suicide bombing kills 23, injures more.
· A suicide bomb detonated during a protest against increased inflation, killing 23 including one of the highest ranking police officials.
· This is the second attack in the district in the past week and one of many in recent weeks.
· The Taliban are likely to have supported this, as they retaliate against increased Pakistani resistance against the terrorist group.
China- Earthquake in traditionally Tibetan region presents shaky political ground.
- Quake this weekend killed at least 1100, with the death toll steadily rising, most of those deaths ethnic Tibetans.
- Han PM and President both cancelled diplomatic trips in light of quake, visiting the region and consoling survivors.
- Though Han government claimed relief distribution was unaffected by ethnicity, Tibetans on the ground noted non-cooperation from police and local officials in rescue efforts.
- Many deaths resulted from serious ineffective architecture, particularly schools.
- Now efforts turn from rescue to refugee relief, who remain without water, electricity and shelter and fear aftershocks.
Australia- Chinese captain arrested after grounding oil tanker on Great Barrier Reef
- Australian officials arrest the captain of the Chinese coal ship Shen Neng 1
- The ship, traveling 9 miles out of approved sailing zone, grounded on the already threatened Great Barrier Reef
- A 3 km hole was found after the fact, as well as small oil deposits washing ashore in local wildlife dominated nesting islands.
- Now paint from the ships exterior, found on the reef, is being tested for heavy materials, to protect against further possible contamination.
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