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Powerful Earthquake Rattles New Zealand

A 7.0-magnitude on the Richter scale has earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, BBC reports Saturday, citing the US Geological Survey.

World | September 4, 2010, Saturday // 10:44 | Viewed: 4534

Honduras Becomes 70th Nation to Recognize Kosovo

Honduras has become the first nation to recognize Kosovo after the ruling of the UN Court in July, which has largely been seen as favorable to the declaration of independence of the former Serbian province.

World | September 3, 2010, Friday // 19:00 | Viewed: 2984

Romanian President Unyielding in Conflict with Russia over Moldova

Russia's expulsion of a senior Romanian diplomat for allegedly trying to coax confidential military documents from a Russian citizen is "without doubt" a reaction to Romania's support for the westernization of Moldova, said Romanian Foreign Minister Teodo

World | September 3, 2010, Friday // 17:48 | Viewed: 4295

Dozens Die in Pakistani Rally Blast

At least 42 people have died in a suicide bombing at a Shia Muslim rally in Quetta city, south-western Pakistan.

World | September 3, 2010, Friday // 16:02 | Viewed: 4355

Brazil's Opposition Attack on Dilma Rousseff Fails

Dilma Rouseff, the Brazilian presidential candidate of Bulgarian origin, has been cleared after the opposition implicated her in a scandal over illegal access to banking details in an apparent bid to hurt her lead in opinion polls.

World | September 3, 2010, Friday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2711

Shooting Spree Rattles Popular Skopje Neighborhood

A man armed with a Kalashnikov automatic gun stormed a busy restaurant in downtown Skopje Thursday night and went on a shooting rampage.

World | September 3, 2010, Friday // 08:04 | Viewed: 4304

Offshore Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf of Mexico

An explosion has torn through an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.

World | September 2, 2010, Thursday // 19:53 | Viewed: 3839

Mideast Peace Talks Resume in Washington

Direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians kicked off again Thursday with pledges of support from leaders on both sides - as well as the United States - for a peace process leading to a comprehensive settlement within one year.

World | September 2, 2010, Thursday // 19:05 | Viewed: 1796

US President Opens Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

The US President Barack Obama has urged the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to not let the opportunity for achieving a peace agreement "slip away".

World | September 2, 2010, Thursday // 12:54 | Viewed: 7248

3 US Governors Declare State of Emergency for Hurricane Earl

The governors of the American states North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland have announced state of emergency because of the approaching hurricane Earl.

World | September 2, 2010, Thursday // 09:10 | Viewed: 2421

Obama: 'Time to Turn the Page' as Iraq Combat Mission Ends

Marking the end of the US combat mission in Iraq, President Obama said Tuesday night that America would continue supporting Iraq's government while also looking to refocus its energies on the US economy and the war in Afghanistan.

World | September 1, 2010, Wednesday // 08:10 | Viewed: 1885

Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Set to Start Off

Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are set to start Wednesday in Washington.

World | August 31, 2010, Tuesday // 12:23 | Viewed: 2341

Slovak Police Consider Neighboring Dispute for Shooting

Neighboring disputes might have been the motive for the shooting in Slovakia's capital Bratislava on Monday, when a gunman opened fire, killing 7 and injuring 15 people.

World | August 31, 2010, Tuesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2508

Romania Reports First West Nile Virus Fatalities

Two people have died of the West Nile flu virus in Bulgaria's northern neighbor Romania.

World | August 30, 2010, Monday // 20:36 | Viewed: 5225

Lone Gunman Opens Fire Killing 6 in Slovakia

A gunman has opened fire in a street in Slovakia's capital Bratislava, killing six people and injuring 14, BBC reports, citing local officials.

World | August 30, 2010, Monday // 14:08 | Viewed: 2683

Serbia, EU to Negotiate Kosovo Resolution

Serbia's President has announced that his country is ready to negotiate and reach a consensus with the EU on the draft resolution regarding Kosovo, sent by Serbia to the UN.

World | August 28, 2010, Saturday // 20:10 | Viewed: 2493

Poll: 51% Support Rousseff in Brazil's Presidential Elections

Dilma, Rousseff, the Brazilian presidential candidate of Bulgarian origin, has 24% more backers than her major rival in the race for Brazil’s Presidential Elections in October.

World | August 28, 2010, Saturday // 19:29 | Viewed: 2267

Poll: 49% Support Dilma Rousseff in Brazil's Presidential Elections

Dilma Rousseff, the Brazilian presidential candidate of Bulgarian origin, has increased her lead and has reached a 49% approval of voters for Brazil's Presidential Elections in October.

World | August 26, 2010, Thursday // 20:01 | Viewed: 2549

US Alarms of Taliban Threat for Pakistan Relief Effort

The Pakistani Taliban are planning to attack foreigners helping with flood relief efforts in the country, BBC reports Thursday, citing a senior US official.

World | August 26, 2010, Thursday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2087

WikiLeaks Releases 'CIA Report'

The whistleblower website WikiLeaks on Wednesday posted what it said was an internal CIA report into the perception that the United States exports terrorism.

World | August 25, 2010, Wednesday // 21:47 | Viewed: 2480

Suicide Bombings Kill Dozens in Iraq

At least 43 people have died, including two children, and 243 have been wounded Wednesday in a series of attacks throughout Iraq.

World | August 25, 2010, Wednesday // 14:28 | Viewed: 2065
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