Supreme Court gets Tough After Ragging Death and Torture
Where: New Delhi, India March 16, 2009 : Ragging was at one time considered to be a fun way for seniors to interact with freshers …
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Saved! Two Nuclear Submarines Collide; No Injuries or Leaks
Where: London, U.K. February 16, 2009 : Last week two submarines, one British and one French, both carrying nuclear weapons, …
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Gandhi's Belongings Auctioned for Millions
Where: New York, USA March 6, 2009 : Indian industrialist Vijay Mallya bought Gandhi’s belongings at a New York auction for …
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Plane Crash in New York Kills Fifty
Where: New York, USA February 12, 2009 : A commercial air plane crashed into a house in Buffalo, New York, killing all 49 people …
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Hunting for Planets in Earth's Galaxy
Where: Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA March 7, 2009 : The USA’s space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space …
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General Elections Announced in India
Where: New Delhi, India March 2, 2009 : India is set to go to the polls to elect a new government. The Chief Election Commissioner …
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Volcano Erupts in Alaska
Where: Anchorage, Alaska, USA March 23, 2009 : The 3,100 metre high Mount Redoubt, an active volcano, erupted six times in 36 …
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End to Recession in Sight?
Where: New York, USA March 25, 2009 : The New York Stock Exchange and European Stock markets showed high trading figures after the …
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A 'Big Bang' in Earth's Orbital Space
Where: Orbital Space around Earth February 15, 2009 : An American and a Russian satellite collided over Siberia, Russia, on …
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Terror Attack on Touring Sri Lankan Test Cricketers in Pakistan
Where: Lahore, Pakistan March 3, 2009 : In an incident that shocked the governments and the people of the cricket-loving region, …
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Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana Steps Down
Where: Antananarivo, Madagascar March 17, 2009 : President Marc Ravalomanana of Madagascar stepped down as troops seized control …
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Pet Chimpanzee Shot After Violent Attack
Where: Stamford, Connecticut, USA February 17, 2009 : A pet chimpanzee named Travis, belonging to a Ms.Sandra Herold of Stamford, …
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