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Earthquake Rocks New Zealand

The earthquake that struck New Zealand's South Island was powerful, but there were no casualties or damage as it took place in a sparsely populated area. Four strong aftershocks followed within 24 hours. Read on ...

Poor Rainfall In India Affects Crops

The annual rainy season in India has brought very little rainfall. With most of the season already over, the government and farmers alike are losing hopes for a good harvest. Read on ...

World Leaders Propose Solutions to Global Hunger

The Group of Eight summit in Italy saw world leaders of developed economies working out new strategies for permanent solutions to global hunger and food scarcities. Read on ...

General Motors Out of Bankruptcy

General Motors, America's biggest car manufacturer, declared bankruptcy over a month ago. It is now back on track in record time as a new corporation whose biggest share is owned by the government. Read on ...

Violence Rocks China's Xinjian Province

Ethnic violence in China's Xinjiang province has left more than 150 people dead and hundreds injured. It has been the bloodiest violence in the country in decades. Read on ...

Federer is Number One Again

Swiss Roger Federer made tennis history on Sunday when he defeated USA's Andy Roddick to win a sixth Wimbledon title and a record 15th Grand Slam crown in a dramatic final. Read on ...

Honduras President Deposed

President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras was ousted from office by force and an interim president sworn in. Because of these developments, the Organization of American States suspended Honduras from membership a week later. Read on ...

Teenage Girl Lone Survivor from Yemeni Air Crash

A Yemeni jetliner crashed into the Indian Ocean near Comoros and killed 152 people on board. A lone survivor, a teenage girl, clung to floating wreckage for 13 hours and was rescued. Read on ...

Iraq Celebrates As US Troops Withdraw

Iraq and the USA signed a security agreement last January, which made June 30, 2009, the last date for all independent operations by US troops on Iraqi soil. The day was marked as "National Sovereignty Day" by the Iraqi government. Read on ...

Saina Nehwal Wins Indonesian Open Badminton Women's Title

India's 19-year-old Saina Nehwal won the women's singles crown at the Indonesian Open Badminton in Jakarta. Saina became the first Indian to win a Super Series badminton tournament. Read on ...