they're among the 2 known survivors of the disaster. more than 800 others are presumed dead. the taliban say their spring military operations in afghanistan will begin on friday. in a newly released a statement. a spokesman for the terror group says the target of the offensive is "foreign occupiers and their internal stooges." the statement goes on to list some of these specific targets as military bases, intelligence and diplomatic secenters and officials of the "stooge regime." ♪ >> wednesday is earth day, a day to raise awareness about environmental issues contributing to global climate change. people around the world are marking the occasion in various ways throughout the week. in california college students in san diego sorted through hundred of pound of trash to find recycleable materials.