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Michael Jackson, King of Pop, Dies at 50

Michael Jackson's death was sudden and mysterious. Fans all over the world continue to mourn their hero. He will always be remembered for his chartbusting hit music and his dancing skills. Read on ...

French President Calls For Ban on Burqas For Muslim Women

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Islamic body-covering burqa is a garment that turns women into prisoners. The French parliament has set up a commission to study the wearing of burqas and niqabs with a view to banning these garments in public. Read on ...

World Hunger Figure Reaches One Billion

The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization reveals that one in six people in the world is hungry. The number of hungry people has risen by more than 100 million since the year 2008. Read on ...

Thousands Protest 'Unfair' Election Result in Iran

The results of the recently held Presidential elections sparked off protests in Iran. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared re-elected, and thousands who supported his rival candidate, the moderate Mirhossein Mousavi, declared the results were false. Read on ...

Federer Wins French Open Crown

Roger Federer, who is considered by many to be the best tennis player of all time, won the French Open final. He became the sixth man ever to make a tennis Grand Slam. He equalled Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam event titles. Read on ...

World Health Organisation Declares Swine Flu Pandemic

The WHO declared that swine flu has reached the highest danger level of infectious disease and says it will continue to afflict large populations. Read on ...

Mystery Surrounds Air France Plane Crash

What caused Air France Flight 447 carrying 228 people to crash into the Atlantic Ocean? It is over two weeks since the tragedy occured, but the answers may never be found. Read on ...

World Environment Day on June 5: Become an Earth Warrior

World Environment Day, June 5, is the day to start doing your bit to save the earth. The world unites to fight for one cause - to combat climate change and save the planet. Read on ...

North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test

North Korea conducted a nuclear test and its official news agencies announced the event. This was the country's second nuclear test; the first one was in October, 2006. Read on ...

Spate of Attacks on Indian Students in Australia

A number of Indian students in Melbourne, Australia, were attacked in separate incidents in recent weeks. The violence seemed to be an expression of extreme racial hatred. Read on ...