Officials Rule Out Terrorism in Pipeline Blast

In Saudi Arabia,an accidental explosion and fire on a natural gas pipeline in the eastern part of the country killed 28 people and left 12 missing. An unspecified number were wounded in the blaze, which did not disrupt gas supplies. National oil company Saudi Aramco said the fire broke out just after midnight while contract workers were linking a new pipe to the line during mainenance work.

Mystery Deaths Hit Saudi Camels

Nearly 2,000 camels have died in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to suspected poisoned animal feed. So far this month, 1,982 camels have died. Symptoms include sweating, excitability, vomiting and fainting. The country's Agriculture Ministry has said tests suggested the deaths were caused by animal feed which was contaminated by insecticide. Owners have been promised compensation by King Abdullah. Camels are big business in Saudi Arabia.