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Ukraine Votes for New President after Bruising Election Campaign

Ukrainians are voting on Sunday for a new President, in an election run-off between Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and rival opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych.

World | February 7, 2010, Sunday // 12:25 | Viewed: 2463

US, Turkey Agree to Up Military Exchange

The US Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, met Saturday in Ankara with the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Erdogan.

World | February 6, 2010, Saturday // 14:51 | Viewed: 3085

Western Powers Wary of Iran Nuclear Deal Claims

Western powers are very skeptical about Iran's claims that a deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel could now be close, BBC reports Saturday.

World | February 6, 2010, Saturday // 13:25 | Viewed: 2050

Dwarf Planet Pluto 'Turning Red' over Ice Changes

Nasa scientists say that the dwarf planet Pluto, on the edge of our solar system, is becoming increasingly red.

World | February 5, 2010, Friday // 11:58 | Viewed: 41762

Romania Agrees to Host US Missile Shield

Romania president Traian Basescu has announced that Romania has agreed to host missile interceptors on its territory as part of a new US defense shield.

World | February 4, 2010, Thursday // 18:33 | Viewed: 3098

US Marines Killed in Attack on Pakistan Girls' School

Three US marines are among at least 10 people killed in an attack on a convoy heading to a girls' school in north-west Pakistan, police have said.

World | February 3, 2010, Wednesday // 12:53 | Viewed: 11046

Iran 'Ready' to Accept Nuclear Deal Terms

Iran's president has said it is ready to send its enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal to ease concerns about its nuclear programme.

World | February 3, 2010, Wednesday // 09:44 | Viewed: 1457

Michael Jackson's Doctor Set to Be Charged with Manslaughter

Michael Jackson's doctor is expected to be charged soon with the singer's involuntary manslaughter, US media reports say.

World | February 3, 2010, Wednesday // 08:27 | Viewed: 2406

Somali Pirates Release Ransomed Greek Ship

The Greek ship MV Filitisa, held since November 10, 2009 by Somali pirates, has been released in exchange for a ransom

World | February 2, 2010, Tuesday // 16:50 | Viewed: 4726

Concorde Crash Trial Set to Open in France

The US airline Continental and five individuals are set to go on trial in France over the crash of an Air France Concorde jet nearly 10 years ago.

World | February 2, 2010, Tuesday // 10:06 | Viewed: 1898

Obama Forecasts USD 1,56 T Budget Deficit in 2010

US President Barack Obama has announced a USD 3.8 T 2011 budget plan which includes increased spending for job schemes, but cuts in other areas.

World | February 1, 2010, Monday // 19:24 | Viewed: 2357

Macedonia Discrimination Act Skips Homosexual Orientation

Sexual orientation is not among the criteria under which Macedonian citizens are protected of discrimination.

World | February 1, 2010, Monday // 17:16 | Viewed: 3047

Female Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens in Iraq

At least 41 people have been killed and another 106 injured by a female suicide bomber in north-east Baghdad, BBC reported, citing an interior ministry spokesman.

World | February 1, 2010, Monday // 13:27 | Viewed: 1805

White House to Roll out USD 3,8 Trillion Budget Plan

President Obama will take the wraps off his USD 3.8 trillion budget plan for fiscal 2011 at a White House ceremony Monday, CNN reported.

World | February 1, 2010, Monday // 09:49 | Viewed: 1980

22-Year-Old Caressa Cameron Crowned Miss America

Caressa Cameron, a 22-year-old student at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has won the 2010 Miss America contest.

World | January 31, 2010, Sunday // 12:30 | Viewed: 2686

Togo Football Team Kicked out of 2 Africa Cup Tournaments

Togo's national football team has been penalized to not take part in the next two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 16:06 | Viewed: 4004

Taiwan Weapons Deal Strains US China Relations

The Chinese officials announced Saturday they will suspend military exchanges with the US over the proposed weapons sale to Taiwan, BBC reports.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 12:14 | Viewed: 3902

UNESCO's Bokova Calls for Ban on Pillage of Haiti Cultural Treasure

UNESCO is launching a campaign to protect Haiti's moveable heritage, per the initiative of its Director General, Irina Bokova.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 09:55 | Viewed: 4509

Blair Denies "Covert" Deal with Bush over Iraq

Tony Blair has denied striking a "covert" deal with George Bush to invade Iraq at a private meeting in 2002 at the US president's ranch, BBC reported.

World | January 29, 2010, Friday // 17:08 | Viewed: 2019

Bernanke Re-Appointed as US Federal Reserve Chair

Ben Bernanke has been approved to serve a second four-year term as chairman of the US Federal Reserve, the country's powerful central bank.

World | January 29, 2010, Friday // 08:46 | Viewed: 2123

Toyota Announces Mass Recall of Vehicles over Safety Concerns

Toyota has announced the mass recall of vehicles in the US, Europe and China over concerns about accelerator pedals getting stuck on floor mats.

World | January 28, 2010, Thursday // 15:33 | Viewed: 3548
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