http://www.3rdstreet.tv 3rdstreet.tv http://3rdstreet.tv/images/logo.jpg http://www.3rdstreet.tv en-us http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=251 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=251 Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan - 07 Sept 2010 The United Nations has estimated that 1,600 people have lost thier lives to the flooding that has occurred in Pakistan. Beginning last month, the heavy monsoon season combined with the overflowing of rivers has left approximately 6 million people homeless. Actress and UN Special Envoy- Angelina Jolie - is in Pakistan hoping to draw attention to the devastation. Watch the video here. 2010-09-07 11:09:48 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=250 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=250 Narathiwat, Thailand - 07 September 2010 The unrest in southern Thailand continued over the past two days as five more poeple were killed. Two of the victims were Buddhists while two victims were Muslims. Reuters reports that no particular group has stepped forward to claim responsibility but it is suspeceted that Malay separatists are responsible. The death toll now hovers around 4,100 since 2004. The Thai military is now planning to launch an operation. 2010-09-07 06:40:37 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=249 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=249 Pertumbuken Village in Karo, Indonesia -07 September 2010 Indonesian Volcanologists predict that Mount Sinabung will continue to erupt in the coming days. After laying dormant for 400 years, the volcanco has erupted 4 times in the past week. With over 24,000 people displaced from their homes and living in refugee camps, the disaster has had far flung consequences on the economy and livelihood of the Sumatrans. Courtesy of Reuters. 2010-09-07 06:32:12 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=248 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=248 Tokyo, Japan - 07 September 2010 After five months in captivity, Japanese journalist Kousuke Tsuneoka was finally released. While on assingment in Afghanistan, Mr. Tsuneoka was taken hostage by the Taliban, it was believed. However, upon return to Tokyo, Mr. Tsuneoka said, "The incident had nothing to do with the Taliban." He says that a rogue branch of the Karzai government is to blame. Watch his interview here. Courtesy of Reuters. 2010-09-07 06:24:49 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=247 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=247 Valencia, Spain - 7 September 2010 The alarm bell was raised at at 2230 local that a fire was burning out of control in the province of Valencia. El Mundo, reports that most of the people who were evacuated were relocated to their second homes. As of yet the authorities have not been able to locate the cause of the fire nor are they able to assess the overall damage. Watch the video here. 2010-09-07 06:18:53 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=246 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=246 Yala Province, Southern Thailand - 03 Sept 2010 Troops clashed with suspected Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand at dawn today in a gun battle that killed a soldier and a militant, the army said, the latest violence in the restive region bordering Malaysia. The three southern provinces - Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, were part of a Malay Muslim sultanate until annexed by Thailand in 1909. Courtesy of Reuters. 2010-09-03 15:56:25 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=245 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=245 Punjab Province, Pakistan 03 Sept 2010 The flood that swept across Pakistan has lefts thousands homeless and in search of the basic necessities of life. Whole families have lost their homes and the livelyhoods. Children, who once went to school regularly and in schools have been forced to live and study in make-shift tents in the camps they now find themselves. It is a bittersweet experience for many as they lost their schools but now have new books and pens at the tent schools they have contrstucted. 2010-09-03 15:52:06 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=244 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=244 Tokyo, Japan 03 September 2010 According to Mr. Hiramatsu of the Japan Weather Association, "this is the 113th year since Japan firts started recording the temperature and this is the hottest summer since." It is hot in Japan, to say the least. However, the usually well mannered and shy Japanese have had to "let it all hang out" so to say in order to deal with the heat. Watch the video here courtesy of Reuters. 2010-09-03 15:45:45 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=243 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=243 Tokyo, Japan - 03 Sept 2010 While Japan is dependent upon Iran for oil resources, the land of the rising sun does not approve of the Iran's disputed nuclear progam. Foreign Minister Sengoku said, "It is important for Iran to leave the door open for dialogue with the international community." Japan has approved banning banking activities with Iranian some banks. Click on the picture to watch the video. Courtesy of Reuters. 2010-09-03 15:38:52 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=242 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=242 Tamaulipas, Mexico 03 September 2010 THIS VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC MATERIAL. The gunfight between the Mexican Military and the gang members began when an airborne patrol sighted men hanging out beside an isolated building. The gang members began firing upon the Mexican military resulting in the death of 25 gang members. Reuters reports that three people who were held hostage were released. Tamaulipas continues to be the center of violence in the battle against trafficking. Click the pic to watch the video. 2010-09-03 15:31:48 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=241 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=241 Santa Monica, CA 03 Sept 2010 Nev met a woman on the internet - haven't many of us? This one seemed perfect, don't they all? Nev and the cameramen who were videotaping the encounter decide to drive to see the women and meet her perfect "facebook family." Nev and the boys are in for a surprise when they learn the woman may have stretched the truth. Can you do that on the internet? Watch the trailer here but catch the film in theatres on September 17th. Courtesy of Universal. 2010-09-03 15:21:26 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=240 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=240 Bahasa, Indonesia - 01 September 2010 Mount Sinabung has quietly slightly over the past few days but the damage remains to be seen. Reuters reports that locals say the smoke has damaged the fruit and vegetable crops which are so vitally important to the challenged economy. Recently, some of the farmers who live on the slopes of the volcano were allowed temporary access to their farms to check on their crops. Marinca Ginting said, "...I think the harvest is down sharply (near the eruption." Watch the video here. 2010-09-01 17:26:35 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=239 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=239 Thatta, Pakistan - 01 Sept 2010 Pakistan and the people of that country have been hit hard by flood waters that have ravaged the country. Concerns are growing about disease caused by malnutrition as well as air-borne diseases. Experts say the hardest hit will be the children and women. One Doctor told Reuters, "...most of the patients who are coming here have malaria but the majority are suffering from diarrhea." Simply put, the water is contaminated. Watch the video here. 2010-09-01 16:57:12 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=238 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=238 Cancun, Mexico - 01 Sept 2010 Cancun, a mecca for sunbathers and beach goers the world over was the latest scene of violence in Mexico. At dawn on Tuesday, an as of yet unidentified group threw a gas bomb at a bar in the beach resort city that ultimately killed 8 people. Whether or not the bombing was related to the on-going war against drugs has yet to be determined, however, it is clear the violence is escalating and spreaking througout the country. Video by Reuters. 2010-09-01 16:49:50 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=237 http://3rdstreet.tv/read_more.php?read=237 Tango Competition 2010-09-01 16:37:37