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Sea Levels Set to Rise 1,4 Meters by 2100 over Antarctica Ice Melt

Sea levels are likely to rise by about 1,4m globally by 2100 as polar ice melts, according to a major review of climate change in Antarctica.

World | December 1, 2009, Tuesday // 13:51 | Viewed: 2142

US Hints at 2009 End as Deadline for Iran Nuclear Breakthrough

America's patience with Iran over its nuclear program might be exhausted by the end of 2009, a senior State Department official said.

World | December 1, 2009, Tuesday // 08:34 | Viewed: 1716

US President Obama Informs World Leaders of Afghanistan Plan

US President Barack Obama has finalised his strategy for the US military operation in Afghanistan and is informing world leaders, say officials.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 19:23 | Viewed: 2320

Somali Pirates Capture Greek Owned Supertanker, 28 Hostages

Somali pirates have captured a tanker carrying oil to the US, officials say.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 17:05 | Viewed: 3630

Denmark Issues Greenhouse Gas Emissions Draft Proposal

Denmark, host of the forthcoming UN Global Climate Change conference, has issued draft proposals for halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2010.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 15:36 | Viewed: 2943

Demjanjuk Nazi Trial Begins over Murder of 27 000 Jews

John Demjanjuk, accused of helping to murder more than 27 000 Jews at a Nazi death camp, has gone on trial in the German city of Munich.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2686

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Stocks Dive over New Financial Crisis

The main stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have dived at least 6%.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 6368

Iran Blames West over Plans to Build 10 New Nuclear Plants

A top Iranian official has accused the West of provoking his country into launching a plan to build 10 new uranium enrichment plants.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 11:59 | Viewed: 1641

New Bomb Attack against Russian Train, No Deaths

A new explosion shook a Russian train Monday morning after a terrorist blast killed 25 people in the St. Petersburg-Moscow train (Nevsky Express) on November 28, 2009.

World | November 30, 2009, Monday // 07:22 | Viewed: 3706

Swiss Minaret Referendum Official Results Support Ban

Swiss voters turned out on Sunday to decide by referendum whether Muslim mosque minaret construction should be banned.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 18:38 | Viewed: 3918

Muslim Pilgrims Attend Final Hajj Ceremony at Kaaba Shrine

Up to two million Muslim devotees have completed this year’s Hajj pilgrimage by gathering in Mecca to circle the cube-shaped Kaaba.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 17:54 | Viewed: 10951

Employees Sick at Indian Nuclear Plant, Sabotage Suspected

Workers at the Kaiga nuclear plant in the southern Indian state of Karnakata have been massively exposed to radiation in contaminated drinking water.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3932

Swiss Minaret Referendum Exit Polls Predict Ban

Exit polls suggest that Swiss voters have backed far-right calls to ban the building of minarets, according to the country's media.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 16:26 | Viewed: 2080

Russian Investigators Confirm Terror Bomb Attack on Elite Train

Russian officials investigating the Friday train crash that killed at least 26 people, have confirmed that an improvised bomb caused the fatal derailment.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 12:03 | Viewed: 2980

Swiss Referendum to Determine Minaret Construction Future

The people of Switzerland are voting today in a national referendum, to decide on whether to ban future construction of mosque minarets in the country.

World | November 29, 2009, Sunday // 11:12 | Viewed: 2660

Russian Train Crash Caused by Explosive

Russian intelligence officially announced Saturday the crash of the Russian express train was caused by a bomb blast, BBC reports.

World | November 28, 2009, Saturday // 16:50 | Viewed: 4255

IRS Attaches Lien on California Governor Schwarzenegger Assets

The US Tax authorities attached a lien on the assets of California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, DPA reports, citing the TMZ.

World | November 28, 2009, Saturday // 12:39 | Viewed: 2803

Terrorism Suspected in Russian Express Train Crash

The search for survivors of an express train crash in Russia continues amidst suspicions of a terrorist attack.

World | November 28, 2009, Saturday // 11:01 | Viewed: 3919

10 Die as St. Petersburg-Moscow Train Derails in Russia

At least ten people have died and 130 have been wounded as the St. Petersburg-Moscow train derailed in Russia late Friday night.

World | November 28, 2009, Saturday // 01:26 | Viewed: 2111

Overloaded Ferry Sinks in Bangladesh, Dozens Feared Dead

A ferry with more than 1 000 passengers has sunk partly in southern Bangladesh, BBC reported.

World | November 27, 2009, Friday // 21:05 | Viewed: 2400

Lukoil Energy Giant Posts International Production Increases

Lukoil, the Russian energy giant, has announced its results for the first three quarters of 2009, with increases internationally, but with the domestic market performing less well.

World | November 27, 2009, Friday // 19:56 | Viewed: 1839
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