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 A Ghadr 1 class Shahab 3 long range missile is prepared for launch during a test from an unknown location in central Iran September 28, 2009. REUTERS/Fars News/Ali Shayegan

Iran launches war games to protect nuclear sites

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's armed forces launched large-scale air defense war games on Sunday to show off the country's deterrence capabilities in the face of pressure from the West over its nuclear program. The display of military muscle comes at a time of rising tension between Iran and six major powers,... more
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Hundreds evacuated in Cowichan after state of emergency declared because of flooding

Fri Nov 20, 1:00 PM
Municipal officials have called a state of emergency early Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people as flood waters caused one of Cowichan’s biggest disasters in decades. Volunteers were busy sandbagging areas in and around Duncan while the Island... more   > more

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