Thursday, 10 May 2012

DeKalb cop kicks pregnant woman in the stomach

A police officer from DeKalb in Illinois is in hot water for the third time in 7 months. He is now in trouble for kicking a pregnant woman in the stomach.
WSBTV reports that Officer Jerad Wheeler is being investigated after kicking Raven Dozier in the stomach when she was almost 9 months pregnant.
The news service states that no charges have been filed against Wheeler for kicking Dozier in the stomach when he responded to a call involving a child custody issue.
Dozier states that she was trying to calm her brother down during police questioning, after the police officer used a Taser gun on him.... read full article.

Sukhoi SuperJet-100 crash site found — No sign of survivors

The crash site of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 which went off the radar yesterday has been found. There is no sign of survivors.
Digital Journal reported yesterday on the disappearance of the aircraft near Jakarta, Indonesia, while on an Asian promotional tour.
Rescue attempts continued this morning, with the finding of several bodies at the crash site of the plane in the mountainous region near Jakarta. Indonesian officials have tried to access the steep slope on foot and by helicopter, but poor weather conditions and fog have hampered their efforts. 3 helicopters and over 600 rescuers were involved... read full article.

Tens of thousands to strike today over UK pension cuts & changes

Around 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom will be joining a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to pensions.
The following sites can expect disruptions - airports, tax offices, driving test centers, job centers, colleges, military sites and museums.
In spite of the planned strike action, the UK government has made it clear in a speech by the Queen that these austerity changes will go ahead... read full article.