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US Charges Afghan-Born Citizen with Bomb Plot

An Afghan-born US citizen has been charged with plotting to carry out bomb attacks on the US.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 19:02 | Viewed: 1956

UN Adopts Nuclear Disarmament Resolution

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for nuclear disarmament, in a session chaired by US President Barack Obama.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 17:14 | Viewed: 1976

US Threatens Kenya with Travel Bans

The US has threatened to impose travel bans on 15 senior Kenyan officials if they fail to support the country's "reform agenda".

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 15:01 | Viewed: 1721

World to Need 70% More Food in 2050: FAO

Farmers need to increase global food production by some 70% in the coming decades to feed an additional 2.3 billion people by 2050, warned a paper published by the United Nations food agency today, which calls for urgent investment in agriculture.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 14:47 | Viewed: 2108

Vaccine Cuts HIV Infection Risk

An experimental HIV vaccine has for the first time cut the risk of infection, researchers say.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 12:39 | Viewed: 2140

India's Lunar Mission Finds Water on the Moon

India's first lunar mission has found evidence of large quantities of water on its surface, prompting suggestions that plans for establishing a manned Moon base could become reality within two decades.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 08:46 | Viewed: 2323

Pittsburgh Braces for G20 Summit

At least 14 protesters have been arrested on Wednesday by the police in Pittsburgh as security was ramped up dramatically on the eve of the G20 summit.

World | September 24, 2009, Thursday // 07:59 | Viewed: 2677

Obama Calls for UN Unity to Tackle Global Challenges

US President Barack Obama made Wednesday a strong call for unity and appealed to world's countries to change their old ways of thinking.

World | September 23, 2009, Wednesday // 20:10 | Viewed: 2144

15 Killed, 50 Trapped after India Chimney Collapses

At least 15 workers have been killed and at least 50 are feared trapped after a building collapse in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, officials say.

World | September 23, 2009, Wednesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 2379

Gun Battle Closes US, Mexico Border Crossing Point

One of the busiest border crossings between the US and Mexico was closed for hours after a gun battle between US agents and suspected human traffickers.

World | September 23, 2009, Wednesday // 13:45 | Viewed: 10813

Massive Red Dust Storm Hits South Australia

A massive dust storm swept through parts of southern Australia, and the country's biggest city, Sydney on Wednesday, bathing them in a reddish haze.

World | September 23, 2009, Wednesday // 11:59 | Viewed: 5699

Stadiums, Hotels in US Attract "Terrorist Interest" - Feds

The US Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued security bulletins to raise awareness regarding "terrorist interest" in attacking sports and entertainment venues as well as luxury hotels, CNN reported.

World | September 23, 2009, Wednesday // 10:25 | Viewed: 1265

China Agrees to Improve Energy Efficiency, Cut CO2 Emissions

China will increase efforts to improve energy efficiency and curb the rise in CO2 emissions, President Hu Jintao has told a UN climate summit in New York.

World | September 22, 2009, Tuesday // 19:09 | Viewed: 2381

French Police Dismantle Calais Migrant Camp

French police have moved in to dismantle a makeshift camp set up by migrants near the port of Calais.

World | September 22, 2009, Tuesday // 11:12 | Viewed: 1859

Honduras Imposes Curfew after President's Dramatic Return

The Honduran authorities have imposed a round-the-clock curfew and shut down airports after the dramatic return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

World | September 22, 2009, Tuesday // 09:44 | Viewed: 2232

US Proposes New Network Neutrality Rules

The US has proposed new rules that would require Internet companies to respect the principle of "network neutrality".

World | September 21, 2009, Monday // 18:58 | Viewed: 2472

World to Face Oil Shortage over Little Investment - Report

The head of oil giant Total has warned the world could face a shortage of oil because of underinvestment.

World | September 21, 2009, Monday // 16:49 | Viewed: 2029

Russia Medic Dies of Swine Flu after Visiting Bulgaria

A Russian female medic who had recently returned from Bulgaria is the first victim of the A/H1N1 (swine flu) virus in Russia.

World | September 21, 2009, Monday // 11:05 | Viewed: 2038

Michael Jackson Secret Child Plays Him in Movie

The man alleged to be Michael Jackson's "secret love child" has been chosen to play him in a biographic movie of his early years.

World | September 21, 2009, Monday // 10:34 | Viewed: 4582

France Former PM Faces Trial

The former French Prime Minister, Dominique de Villepin, faces a trial on Monday charged with plotting to discredit President Nicolas Sarkozy.

World | September 21, 2009, Monday // 10:26 | Viewed: 1466

US Authorities Detain 3 Afghans over Alleged Terrorist Plot

Three men have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to launch an attack in the United States, the US Justice Department informs, cited by BBC.

World | September 20, 2009, Sunday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2540
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