[01:12.47]A search and rescue effort is continuing in the American state of Texas after a huge explosion at a fertilizer plant on Wednesday night,

[01:21.66]killed up to 15 people and injured hundreds.

[01:25.17]Many buildings in the town of West were flattened by the blast which('s) registered as a small earthquake.

[01:31.46]The governor of Texas Rick Perry welcomed the offer of the federal government's full support.

[01:36.85]"President Obama called from Air Force I as he was en route to Boston and we greatly appreciated his call and his gracious offer of support, of course.

[01:47.84]And also spoken to local officials to make sure they have all the support and assistance that they need from the state.

[01:54.17]To that end, I am declaring the Mclellan County a disater, will request an emergency declaration from the President."

[02:01.69]The police say there is no indication that the fire that caused the blast was started deliberately.

[02:07.10]A former military ruler of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf has dismissed an order for his arrest as unwarranted judicial activism.

[02:16.36]Earlier Mr. Musharraf had hurriedly left the court in Islamabad after it'd ordered his arrest over the sacking of judges when he was in power.

[02:24.84]Orla Guerin reports from Islamabad.

[02:26.87]Near his fortified farm house, chants from supporters, the former military ruler disappeared inside behind the high walls.