Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Thursday, August 13, 2015

At least 50 dead following massive warehouse explosions at Chinese port


Huge fireballs filled the night sky after a series of deadly explosions ripped through an industrial area in the Chinese port city of Tianjin. (Reuters)
By Sarah KaplanGu Jinglu and J. Freedom du Lac-August 13

More than 200 military biochemical specialists were dispatched to the Chinese port city of Tianjin following a series of thunderous explosions that killed at least 50 people and forced officials to face uncomfortable questions about industrial safety standards and possible toxic fallout.