Peshawar: Pakistani security forces on Thursday rescued eight of the 16 mine workers abducted earlier ... police said.The rescue operation, marked by a fierce gunbattle, resulted in injuries ...

Around 30-35 managed to escape, but 15-16 remained trapped," he said. Assam: Indian Army Launches HADR Mission To Rescue Miners Trapped In Flooded Coal Mine In Dima Hasao; Visuals Surface 'Mine ...

December 6, 1907 - Worst coal mine disaster in US history: 362 miners are killed in an explosion at the Monongah Nos. 6 and 8 coal mines in Monongah, West Virginia. December 19, 1907 - An explosion ...