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Indian elections 2009: a symbol of people power
Standing proud as the world's largest democracy, the Indian elections are a vigorous exercise that brings the power to vote to over 714 million voters. On May 16, 2009, the country will know the results of this exercise. Read on ...
Swine flu flies to all corners of the earth
Claiming its first victim outside of Mexico, the dreaded swine flu has spread to all corners of the world through people travelling out of Mexico. Is it a pandemic? Only time will tell... Read on ...
US Navy Rescue Mission Recaptures Ship, Frees Captain From Somali Pirates
There was a series of attacks by pirates off the coast of Somalia in East Africa in the past week. An American ship and a French yacht were among those attacked. Read on ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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