Sun Fires Off with Major Solar Flare

The most powerful solar flare in years erupted from the sun on Tuesday, sending a blast of X-rays from a hotspot of activity that may still belch solar storms in the days to come.  Read more.

Banned Muslim Brotherhood Spiritual Leader Returns to Lead Friday Prayers in Egypt

For the first time since he was banned from leading weekly friday prayers in Egypt 30 years ago, prominent Muslim scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi will lead thousands in the weekly prayers from Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday.

Sources told Al Arabiya that a military force will accompany the head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars from his home to Tahrir Square, provide security for the prayers and accompany him back to his residence.  Read more.

Mysterious Fish Deaths Fan Villagers’ Fears in Northern Turkey

Unexplained mass fish deaths in a Black Sea village have residents worried about the safety of their water supply and calling on officials to solve the mystery.  Read more.

Thousands of Dead Fish, Some Ducks Litter Little River

A Windsor resident talks about the millions of dead fish and dozens of dead ducks that have washed ashore Little River, near Riverside Drive. “It’s going to take a long time … for the smell to go away.”  Read more.

Huge Solar Flare Said to Jam China Communications

“The strongest solar flare in four years disrupted radio communications in southern China, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

The solar flare, a huge explosion on the sun’s surface caused by magnetic activity, affected transmissions in southern China on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting the CMA.”  Read more.