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Japanese Government Announces Green Stimulus Package

Japan announced a government spending package to pull the country out of recession and to boost "green spending". The package includes the promotion of solar power generation and the production of electric cars. Read on ...

Antarctic Ice Bridge Collapses

An ice bridge which had held a large Antarctic ice shelf in place shattered suddenly. It could be the beginning of more ice collapse linked to global warming. Read on ...

Fiji's President Revokes Constitution

Fiji's military leader, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, responded to the Court's declaration that his government was illegal by revoking the country's constitution. The international community condemned the action, calling the regime unlawful. Read on ...

International Concern Over North Korea's Rocket Launch

North Korea says its recent rocket launch was made to put a satellite into space. The international community says this was a practice run for a nuclear weapon attack. Read on ...

Pakistani Taliban Public Flogging Video Creates Shock Wave

A 17-year-old girl was flogged in public by four Taliban members, and the video recording broadcast over the internet. Pakistan's Chief Justice was the first to react. Read on ...

Earthquake in Italy Kills 150

Over 150 people died, 1,500 were injured, and 50,000 lost their homes after a powerful earthquake shook the Abruzzo region in Italy early on the morning of April 6, 2009. Read on ...

Volcano Erupts in Chile

A volcano that has been showing signs of activity over the last 18 months erupted, prompting authorities to close a national park in the region and shift local people out to safety. Read on ...

New Government Takes Over in Israel

The new government led by Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel talks tough, even as the United Nations presses for the creation of an independent Palestinian state to end the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Read on ...

India Gets Its Own 'Air Force One' Plane

Three special aircraft have been acquired by the Indian Air Force to transport the country's President and Prime Minister. Read on ...

Militants Attack Police Academy in Pakistan

Militants made a surprise attack on a Police Training Academy near Lahore, killing 10 people and injuring 100. Pakistan's Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident. Read on ...