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Fire Kills Six Children in Sweden Capital Stockholm

At least six people, five of which children, have died in a fire that broke out in an apartment in Rinkeby in western Stockholm on Saturday evening.

World | July 26, 2009, Sunday // 12:49 | Viewed: 2827

Libya Lockerbie Suspect Megrahi Asks to Be Released from UK Prison

The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has asked to be released from jail on compassionate grounds.

World | July 26, 2009, Sunday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2203

Global Protests Demand Iran Detainees Release

Protesters across six continents on Saturday demanded the release of hundreds of detainees in Iran who were arrested in the bloody aftermath of the Islamic republic's disputed presidential election.

World | July 26, 2009, Sunday // 11:52 | Viewed: 2130

Iran Successfully Clones Cattle for Second Time

A second calf cloned by Iranian researchers was born Saturday at Royan institute in Isfahan, central Iran marking a scientific breakthrough for the country.

World | July 26, 2009, Sunday // 10:32 | Viewed: 2498

Suicide Bombers Hit Afghan City

Suicide bombers have targeted government buildings in the south-eastern Afghan city of Khost, as the Taleban fought security forces.

World | July 25, 2009, Saturday // 13:35 | Viewed: 2463

New Plane Crash Kills Scores in Iran

A passenger plane has burst into flames during landing at an airport in northern Iran, killing 30 passengers, the Russian RIA reports.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 21:59 | Viewed: 6812

Deadly Wildfires Spread Across Southern Europe

Thousands of firefighters are battling to bring under control summer wildfires that are spreading across parts of southern Europe.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 16:08 | Viewed: 1423

Six Feared Dead After Train Crash in Croatia

At least six are feared dead after a passenger train has been derailed Friday in southern Croatia Friday injuring about 20 others.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 16:07 | Viewed: 3684

Heavy Overnight Storms Kill Seven in Poland

Heavy storms have killed at least seven people in Poland, uprooted trees in many areas and toppled power lines.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 14:22 | Viewed: 1628

Shanghai Set to Promote Two-Child Policy

The government in the Chinese city of Shanghai is to encourage some parents to have a second child.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2540

Michael Jackson's Doctor Target of Manslaughter Investigation

Michael Jackson's personal doctor has been identified as the target of a manslaughter investigation into the singer's death, US court papers say.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 1621

FBI Arrests Dozens over US Corruption Probe

More than 40 people, including politicians, officials and several rabbis have been arrested in a major FBI operation the US.

World | July 24, 2009, Friday // 08:13 | Viewed: 1924

Vice President Biden: US Wants Free, United Georgia

US Vice President Joe Biden declared in Tbilisi Thursday that America supported "united Georgia".

World | July 23, 2009, Thursday // 20:30 | Viewed: 2045

5 000 US Soldiers Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

More than 5 000 US soldiers have been killed so far in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

World | July 23, 2009, Thursday // 19:00 | Viewed: 8920

Mumbai Attacks Trail Continues Despite Suspect Confession

Despite a confession by the sole surviving suspect in the Mumbai terror attacks and his lawyer's offer to withdraw from the case, an Indian court said Thursday that it will continue with the trial.

World | July 23, 2009, Thursday // 15:35 | Viewed: 1806

CNN: One of Osama bin Laden's Sons Believed Dead

Saad bin Laden, one of the sons of Osama bin Laden, was probably killed earlier this year in Pakistan, CNN reported, citing a US counterterrorism official.

World | July 23, 2009, Thursday // 10:25 | Viewed: 2450

US Police Search Michael Jackson Doctor's Clinic

The Houston clinic of Michael Jackson's physician has been searched by drug police looking for evidence of manslaughter, his lawyer says.

World | July 22, 2009, Wednesday // 22:28 | Viewed: 1834

Turkey PM Erdogan with Plan for Solving Kurdish Question - Report

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan is going to come up with a plan for the solving of the Turkish Question before the jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan.

World | July 22, 2009, Wednesday // 20:15 | Viewed: 5774

Vice President Biden Assures Ukraine of US Support

US Vice President Joe Biden and the Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko agreed Wednesday on the creation of a strategic committee for bilateral cooperation.

World | July 22, 2009, Wednesday // 19:42 | Viewed: 6944

Michael Jackson Allegedly Had Four Children Report

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, allegedly had a fourth child, a secret son, a 25-year-old singer who is said to be getting a DNA test to confirm whether he is Jackson's lovechild.

World | July 22, 2009, Wednesday // 18:40 | Viewed: 5803

US California City to Tax Marijuana Producers

The US city of Oakland, California, is to become the first US city to tax proceeds on medical marijuana after a bid passed Tuesday by a landslide vote.

World | July 22, 2009, Wednesday // 17:40 | Viewed: 4011
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