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Three new bird flu cases 76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage Bird flu suspect dies 110 killed in plane crash Major quake kills thousands 1,000 dead in stampede  323 others injured on a bridge after a massive Shiite religious commemoration erupted into panic 6 Americans among 11 dead in copter crash 500 killed in quake 31 Marines killed in chopper crash Train blast destroys villages, 300 killed 28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured Children trapped in quake Military plane crash kills 302 French tanker explodes Wedding hall collapses, 25 dead



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Third undersea Internet cable cut  A cable was cut off the emirate of Duba, the third loss of a line carrying Internet and telephone traffic in three days. Gaza City plunged into darkness Jetliner with 56 people on board crashed 'Catastrophic' volcano eruption off Yemen Millions flee as typhoon rips into China Helicopter crash kills 14 U.S. soldiers Cyclone pounds Mideast oil region UK troops attacked after copter crash Ferry sinks carrying 150 people Ship with 1,400 sinks in Red Sea Hajj stampede kills at least 345
Feb.1   United Arab Emirates
Jan.20   Gaza

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Nov.29   Turkey
Sep.30   Yemen
Aug.22   Northern Iraq
Jun.7   Oman

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May.6   Southern Iraq
Mar.30   Bahrain
Jan.12   Saudi Arabia  
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
Jan.8   Turkey
Jan.5   Saudi Arabia  
Jan.1   Turkey

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Dec.6   Iran
Aug.31   Baghdad  
Apr.21   Iraq
Feb.22   Iran
Jan.26   Iraq

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Feb.18   Iran

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Dec.25   Iran  
May.1   Turkey
Feb.19   Iran

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Oct.6   Yemen

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May.24   Jerusalem

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19 die as building collapses 6 killed in northern Gaza blast Human rights groups see disaster in Iraq Third undersea Internet cable cut

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Jun. 30   Iran
Jun.12   Gaza

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Apr.23  Sadr City  Food, drugs run short in Sadr City
Apr.4  Qatar  B-1 bomber burns after landing

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Mar.26  United Arab Emirates  Massive fireworks blast in Dubai kills 2
Mar.17   Iraq
 Iraq  Iraqi asylum seeker numbers jump

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Feb.1   United Arab Emirates
  A cable was cut off the emirate of Duba, the third loss of a line carrying Internet and telephone traffic in three days.

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Jan.30  Jerusalem  Snowfall shuts down Jerusalem Jan.27  Turkey  Train crash kills 9 Jan.21   Gaza UN says Gaza facing food shortage Jan.20   Gaza   Gaza City plunged into darkness   The only power plant in the Hamas-run Strip has shut down because of a lack of fuel. Palestinian officials are blaming Israeli restrictions Heathrow jet lands short of runway Jan.7  Iran  Snow storm 'kills 21'

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Dec.18  Yemen  200 feared drowned as migrant boats sink Dec.1  Turkey  Thousands mourn plane dead Nov.29   Turkey   Jetliner with 56 people on board crashed Map of Isparta Turkey  All have died. The Atlasjet Airlines' MacDonnell Douglas 83 crashed in southern Turkey as the pilot was preparing to land in Isparta Nov.26  Iran  Iranian Phantom jet in sea crash Nov.20   Saudi Arabia Pipeline death toll at 40  Baghdad  Helicopter crash raises death toll Nov.18  Saudi Arabia  'Deaths' from pipeline fire Nov.8   United Arab Emirates Bridge collapses in Dubai marina Sep.30   Yemen   'Catastrophic' volcano eruption off Yemen   A volcano erupted on a small island Jazirt Atta-Ir off the coast of Yemen, belching soot and lava into the air. A NATO fleet witnessed the e... Millions flee as typhoon rips into China Aug.22   Northern Iraq   Helicopter crash kills 14 U.S. soldiers  2 UH-60 Black Hawks were on a night operation when one of the aircraft crashed. The U.S. said the crash was not the result of an attack Jul.29   Iraq Third of Iraqis 'need urgent aid' Jun.7   Oman Cyclone pounds Mideast oil region  Cyclone Gonu battered coast with fierce winds and torrential rains, forcing thousands from their homes and shutting down oil installations Jan.9   Sunni Triangle Plane crash kills 30 Turkish workers

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Nov.26   Iran Military plane crashes in Tehran Sep.1   Iran Up to 80 killed when jetliner catches fire May.6   Southern Iraq   UK troops attacked after copter crash  Crowds of Iraqis attacked troops with rocks and Molotov cocktail after a military helicopter crashed Apr.6   Djibouti 69 dead as ferry capsizes Mar.30   Iran Series of earthquakes killing dozens   Bahrain   Ferry sinks carrying 150 people  A total of 48 bodies have so far been recovered from the site. 52 people have been rescued Mar.21   Azerbaijan Bird flu kills five Ship with 1,400 sinks in Red Sea Jan.26   Georgia Energy crisis as Georgia freezes Jan.12   Saudi Arabia   Hajj stampede kills at least 345
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
Jan.11   Turkey Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic' Jan.8   Turkey     Three new bird flu cases  2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive   Iraq U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 Jan.5   Saudi Arabia   76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse
  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
Jan.4   Turkey Dead boy had bird flu Jan.1   Turkey     Bird flu suspect dies  A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition

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Dec.31   Yemen Landslide toll climbs to 56 Dec.23  Azerbaijan  Plane crash along Caspian shore kills 23 Dec.6   Iran   110 killed in plane crash  The air force C-130 -- carrying more than 90 people has crashed near Tehran after hitting a 10-story apartment building Oct.13   Turkey Bird flu 'is deadly strain' Major quake kills thousands Aug.31   Baghdad   1,000 dead in stampede
  323 others injured on a bridge after a massive Shiite religious commemoration erupted into panic
Apr.21   Iraq   6 Americans among 11 dead in copter crash  The Russian-made MI-8 carried a crew of 3 Bulgarians and 6 Blackwater Security employees Feb.22   Iran   500 killed in quake  Some 30,000 people in about 40 villages have been affected in southern Iran Jan.26   Iraq 31 Marines killed in chopper crash  5 troops in other incidents. Number of U.S. troops killed today is 36, the deadliest day for U.S. since the start of the war

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Jun.24   Iran 70 dead in tanker horror smash Feb.18   Iran   Train blast destroys villages, 300 killed  A runaway train cars filled with fuel and chemicals derailed and exploded, destroying 5 nearby villages Feb.1   Saudi Arabia Hajj stampede: 244 pilgrims dead Jan.8   Iran Man found alive in quake rubble Jan.3   Iran Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins

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Dec.25   Iran   28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran
  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured
 Aid workers caring for 100,000 survivors are calling for more help. Iran's president welcomed the US. 80% of Bam's mud-brick buildings were flattened. President Khatami pledged to rebuild Bam's 2,000-year-old citadel '"whatever the cost'
Major power outage May.1   Turkey   Children trapped in quake  A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory Feb.19   Iran Military plane crash kills 302  The plane was carrying 284 members of Islamic Revolutionary Guard and 18 crew members Jan.8   Turkey Plane crashes, 75 dead, 5 survivors

year 2002 Top ^

Dec.23   Iran Ukrainian plane crash kills 46 Oct.6   Yemen French tanker explodes  A blazing tanker is spewing crude oil into the sea after an explosion, blamed by French officials on a terrorist attack Jun.22   Iran 300 killed in earthquake

year 2001 Top ^

Nov.21   Gaza 4 children die in explosion Terror attacks hit U.S. May.24   Jerusalem   Wedding hall collapses, 25 dead  250 injured. Roof collapsed onto the top floor of crowded reception hall, causing the four-story structure to collapse

Pipeline death toll at 40 31 Marines killed in chopper crash  5 troops in other incidents. Number of U.S. troops killed today is 36, the deadliest day for U.S. since the start of the war Series of earthquakes killing dozens 500 killed in quake  Some 30,000 people in about 40 villages have been affected in southern Iran 28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran



Middle East, Disasters Fire Timeline ... See World Fire timeline Top ^
2007
Nov.20   Saudi Arabia
Nov.18  Saudi Arabia  'Deaths' from pipeline fire



Middle East, Disasters Fatal Accident Timeline ... See World Fatal Accident timeline Top ^
2005
Jan.26   Iraq



Middle East, Disasters Earthquake Timeline ... See World Earthquake timeline Top ^
2006
Mar.30   Iran
2005
Feb.22   Iran
2003
Dec.25   Iran
  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured
 Aid workers caring for 100,000 survivors are calling for more help. Iran's president welcomed the US. 80% of Bam's mud-brick buildings were flattened. President Khatami pledged to rebuild Bam's 2,000-year-old citadel '"whatever the cost'
May.1   Turkey Children trapped in quake  A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory 2002 Jun.22   Iran 300 killed in earthquake


Middle East, Disasters Highway Disasters Timeline ... See World Highway Disasters timeline Top ^
2004 Jun.24   Iran 70 dead in tanker horror smash


Middle East, Disasters Health Disasters Timeline ... See World Health Disasters timeline Top ^
2006 Mar.21   Azerbaijan Bird flu kills five Jan.11   Turkey Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic' Jan.8   Turkey   Three new bird flu cases  2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive Jan.4   Turkey Dead boy had bird flu Jan.1   Turkey   Bird flu suspect dies  A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition 2005 Oct.13   Turkey Bird flu 'is deadly strain'


Middle East, Disasters Sea Disasters Timeline ... See World Sea Disasters timeline Top ^
2007 Dec.18  Yemen  200 feared drowned as migrant boats sink 2006 Apr.6   Djibouti 69 dead as ferry capsizes Mar.30   Bahrain Ferry sinks carrying 150 people  A total of 48 bodies have so far been recovered from the site. 52 people have been rescued 2002 Oct.6   Yemen French tanker explodes  A blazing tanker is spewing crude oil into the sea after an explosion, blamed by French officials on a terrorist attack


Middle East, Disasters Power Outage Timeline ... See World Power Outage timeline Top ^
2008 Feb.1   United Arab Emirates Third undersea Internet cable cut
  A cable was cut off the emirate of Duba, the third loss of a line carrying Internet and telephone traffic in three days.
Jan.20   Gaza Gaza City plunged into darkness   The only power plant in the Hamas-run Strip has shut down because of a lack of fuel. Palestinian officials are blaming Israeli restrictions 2006 Jan.26   Georgia Energy crisis as Georgia freezes


Middle East, Disasters Volcano Timeline ... See World Volcano timeline Top ^
2007 Sep.30   Yemen 'Catastrophic' volcano eruption off Yemen   A volcano erupted on a small island Jazirt Atta-Ir off the coast of Yemen, belching soot and lava into the air. A NATO fleet witnessed the e...


Middle East, Disasters Weather Related Timeline ... See World Weather Related timeline Top ^
2008 Jan.30  Jerusalem  Snowfall shuts down Jerusalem Jan.7  Iran  Snow storm 'kills 21' 2007 Jun.7   Oman Cyclone pounds Mideast oil region  Cyclone Gonu battered coast with fierce winds and torrential rains, forcing thousands from their homes and shutting down oil installations


Middle East, Disasters Landslide Timeline ... See World Landslide timeline Top ^
2005 Dec.31   Yemen Landslide toll climbs to 56


Middle East, Disasters Stampede Timeline ... See World Stampede timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.12   Saudi Arabia Hajj stampede kills at least 345
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
2005 Aug.31   Baghdad 1,000 dead in stampede
  323 others injured on a bridge after a massive Shiite religious commemoration erupted into panic
2004 Feb.1   Saudi Arabia Hajj stampede: 244 pilgrims dead


Middle East, Disasters Aviation Disasters Timeline ... See World Aviation Disasters timeline Top ^
2008 Apr.4  Qatar  B-1 bomber burns after landing 2007 Dec.1  Turkey  Thousands mourn plane dead Nov.29   Turkey Jetliner with 56 people on board crashed Map of Isparta Turkey  All have died. The Atlasjet Airlines' MacDonnell Douglas 83 crashed in southern Turkey as the pilot was preparing to land in Isparta Nov.26  Iran  Iranian Phantom jet in sea crash Nov.20  Baghdad  Helicopter crash raises death toll Aug.22   Northern Iraq   Helicopter crash kills 14 U.S. soldiers  2 UH-60 Black Hawks were on a night operation when one of the aircraft crashed. The U.S. said the crash was not the result of an attack Jan.9   Sunni Triangle Plane crash kills 30 Turkish workers 2006 Nov.26   Iran Military plane crashes in Tehran Sep.1   Iran Up to 80 killed when jetliner catches fire May.6   Southern Iraq   UK troops attacked after copter crash  Crowds of Iraqis attacked troops with rocks and Molotov cocktail after a military helicopter crashed Jan.8   Iraq U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 2005 Dec.23  Azerbaijan  Plane crash along Caspian shore kills 23 Dec.6   Iran 110 killed in plane crash  The air force C-130 -- carrying more than 90 people has crashed near Tehran after hitting a 10-story apartment building Apr.21   Iraq   6 Americans among 11 dead in copter crash  The Russian-made MI-8 carried a crew of 3 Bulgarians and 6 Blackwater Security employees 2003 Feb.19   Iran Military plane crash kills 302  The plane was carrying 284 members of Islamic Revolutionary Guard and 18 crew members Jan.8   Turkey Plane crashes, 75 dead, 5 survivors 2002 Dec.23   Iran Ukrainian plane crash kills 46


Middle East, Disasters Structure Collapse Timeline ... See World Structure Collapse timeline Top ^
2008 Jun. 30   Iran 19 die as building collapses 2007 Nov.8   United Arab Emirates Bridge collapses in Dubai marina 2006 Jan.5   Saudi Arabia 76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse
  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
2001 May.24   Jerusalem Wedding hall collapses, 25 dead  250 injured. Roof collapsed onto the top floor of crowded reception hall, causing the four-story structure to collapse


Middle East, Disasters Famine Timeline ... See World Famine timeline Top ^
2008 Apr.23  Sadr City  Food, drugs run short in Sadr City Jan.21   Gaza UN says Gaza facing food shortage


Middle East, Disasters Railroad Disasters Timeline ... See World Railroad Disasters timeline Top ^
2008 Jan.27  Turkey  Train crash kills 9 2004 Feb.18   Iran Train blast destroys villages, 300 killed  A runaway train cars filled with fuel and chemicals derailed and exploded, destroying 5 nearby villages


Middle East, Disasters Rescue Timeline ... See World Rescue timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.8   Iran Man found alive in quake rubble Jan.3   Iran Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins


Middle East, Disasters Explosion Timeline ... See World Explosion timeline Top ^
2008 Jun.12   Gaza 6 killed in northern Gaza blast Mar.26  United Arab Emirates  Massive fireworks blast in Dubai kills 2 2001 Nov.21   Gaza 4 children die in explosion