One poor girl was reportedly killed when a firecracker underneath a manhole cover made it fly up and strike her head (some explosive power, that).

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | Asia Buzz: Firecracker Freedom

The airline condemned the decision to strike, saying it showed "a callous disregard" for BA customers and staff, but added that it was already planning contingency measures to ensure as many passengers as possible fly during the strike periods.

BBC: British Airways strike dates announced

Does Iran have a missile that could fly over several countries and strike Europe for which this missile defense would be needed?

NPR: U.S., Poland Sign Missile Defense Deal

The new Belgian government, led by Elio Di Rupo, a Socialist, was forced to cut cherished social programmes under threat of EU sanctions (a general strike forced leaders to fly in to this week's summit via a military airport).

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Gatland then introduced James Hook for fly-half Jones as Wales sought to strike back.

BBC: France 21-16 Wales

The United States has claimed the right to strike facilities outside the no-fly zone.

CNN: graphic

Yankees reliever David Robertson, though, got out of a two-on, one-out jam by getting Victor Martinez to hit a fly to shallow center and Matt Tuiasosopo to strike out.

WSJ: Tigers shut down by Yankees' Sabathia in 7-0 loss

The government said the airline could not fly until its planes were certified safe after the strike.

BBC: Kingfisher Airline to pay salary dues 'soon'

Moments later N'Zogbia sprung into life with a flash of star quality, ghosting past two Bolton players and driving into the box, only to see his crisp left-foot shot strike the inside of the far post and fly away to safety.

BBC: Wigan 0-0 Bolton

But, when Michael Stephenson was penalised for crossing by referee Dean Richards shortly before half-time, Newcastle's fly-half was on song with a 37-metre strike to make it 11-0 at the break.

BBC: Leeds 5-22 Newcastle