Bangladesh building collapse: Death toll passes 400

The number of people killed in the collapse of a factory building on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, has passed 400, officials say.

A senior army official also said that a list of 149 people still missing had been compiled from relatives.

Thousands marched in May Day parades in Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding the death penalty for the factory owner.

Posted by Unknown 5/01/2013

France building collapse after blast 'kills two'

Collapsed Building

At least two people have died after an explosion partly destroyed a block of flats in the northern French city of Reims, officials say.

Mayor Adeline Hazan told BFM TV that the explosion at the four-storey building was probably caused by a gas leak.

Emergency services say at least 10 people have been injured, including a number of children.
Posted by Unknown 4/28/2013