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Glasgow Central railway station has partially reopened after a March 8 fire in a neighboring building forced its closure. By Abdiwahab AhmedAxadle Times international–Monitoring The main part of the station had been shut since March 8 after the blaze destroyed much of the adjacent building, and it has now reopened in part. Network Rail previously said the partial reopening would operate with reduced capacity and urged passengers to check journey times before traveling. It also told passengers the station would look different…

Glasgow Central to Partially Reopen After Nearby Building Fire Glasgow Central railway station will partially reopen following a fire that destroyed much of a neighboring building, with Network Rail warning of reduced capacity and advising passengers to check their journeys. By Abdiwahab AhmedAxadle Times international–Monitoring The main part of the station has been closed since March 8 after the fire destroyed much of the building next to the station. Network Rail said the partial reopening will mean reduced capacity and…

GLASGOW, Scotland — Glasgow Central, Scotland’s biggest train station, remained closed Monday after a major fire tore through a neighboring 19th-century building off Union Street, causing a partial dome collapse and leaving only the facade of the corner property at Gordon Street and Union Street standing. No injuries have been reported, but officials said the closure is likely to continue until Wednesday, disrupting thousands of journeys in and out of the city center. The blaze broke out Sunday night in a building adjacent…

Glasgow Central, Scotland’s biggest and busiest train station, has been closed after a major fire tore through a building by the station on Sunday afternoon, triggering widespread rail disruption that will last into the new week. Britain’s National Rail said the station will remain closed today and is likely to stay shut tomorrow following the blaze at a vape shop within a four-story building in Glasgow city center. No trains will run to or from the high-level platforms, and services using the low-level line will pass…

Armed Puntland State troops storm Garowe police station in bid to free detained soldiers; at least 3 injured Garowe attack underscores discipline and reintegration strains after anti-ISIS campaign in Calmiskaad mountains GAROWE, Puntland State — At least three soldiers were injured Friday when armed members of Puntland State’s Duufaan Brigade attempted to force their way into the central police station in Garowe to free two comrades detained earlier for possession of alcohol, according to police and security sources. The…

Russia plans nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036 as space powers race to build permanent bases Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036 to supply energy for its lunar program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, accelerating a new phase of competition over the earth’s only natural satellite. Roscosmos, the state space corporation, said it has signed a contract with aerospace firm Lavochkin Association to develop the project, which would support rovers, a lunar observatory and the…

**Tragic Blast in Quetta Shocks Balochistan** Quetta, Pakistan, November 9, 2024. REUTERS/Naseer Ahmed. Purchase Licensing Rights In a shocking incident on Saturday, a devastating explosion ripped through a bustling railway station in Quetta, the vibrant hub of southwestern Pakistan, leaving the community reeling. Reports from local authorities indicate that at least 24 individuals lost their lives, while over 40 more are grappling with injuries, some critically. This act of violence has cast a long shadow over the area,…

Devastating Blaze Erupts at Garowe Gas Station, Investigation Underway Garowe (AX) — A catastrophic fire erupted Saturday night at a gas station located in Garowe, the bustling capital of Northeastern State. This blaze resulted in significant destruction and injuries, sparking concern and investigation. Initial reports suggest the inferno ignited when a fuel tanker parked in a nearby garage succumbed to flames. The flames rapidly spread to the gas station and neighboring structures, leading to chaos. Eyewitness videos…

In Burkina Faso, the station "Ouaga Inter" gets a makeover. It has just been rebuilt with funding from the French Development Agency.

Nine days after a group affiliated with the Islamic State captured the city of Palma, the Total group closed its gas station in northeastern Mozambique. The threat was undoubtedly too great for Total. Nine days after the attack on Palma by a jihadist group, a security source told AFP that the group evacuated all staff from…