Burning News

The fifth oldest individual tree in the world, as well as the largest Pond Cypress in America, ended up being burned from the inside out on January 16.

Naples - In the latest drastic example of protests against austerity measures, an art museum director has promised to burn 3 pieces of art per week until the Italian government listens to him.

Roswell - A Georgia man has set his house on fire while still inside to avoid foreclosure and is now dead. After years of battling with the City of Roswell, he has taken a final step.

New York - The Staten Island District Attorney calls the acts of brutality that 53-year old James Moss is accused of committing against his son one of the most shocking and sadistic cases of child abuse he has ever prosecuted.

London - A Muslim extremist who was convicted of public disorder for burning poppies and shouting hate slogans on Armistice Day says he will not pay the £50 fine imposed by the court.

London - Terry Jones, the US preacher who made headlines when he talked about burning the Koran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks may be banned from entering the UK.

Johannesburg - The Johannesburg High Court has stopped a plan to publicly burn the Bible at Library Gardens in the city. The Bible burning was to have been a protest against the planned burning of Korans by a US pastor.

New York - Terry Jones, "pastor" of Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida plans to burn Qu'rans in front of his congregation on Saturday, the nine-year anniversary of 9/11.

Washington - United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned a Florida Pastor over his planned burning of the Qu'ran on the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Braga - Manchester United midfielder Anderson was pulled unconscious from the wreckage of his burning car following a one-car accident in Portugal.