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UK Greenlights Hydrofracking for Shale Gas

The UK government has backed the exploration of shale gas using the controversial hydrofracking technology, which has been banned by France and Bulgaria.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 19:21 | Viewed: 1811

Norwegian Mass Killer Claims Existence of 2 Other Cells

Anders Behring Breivik, who has confessed to killing 77 people in twin attacks in Norway in July, has claimed that two other extremist cells exist in Norway.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 16:30 | Viewed: 1738

Russia to Deploy Missile Defense Radar in Transnistria - Report

Russia intends to deploy a radar system of the "Voronezh" type in the breakaway Moldavian region of Transnistria, according to reports.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 14:34 | Viewed: 3117

Assange's Russian TV Show to Debut on Tuesday

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's talk show, "The World Tomorrow," is expected to make its debut Tuesday on a state-funded Russian television network.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 12:54 | Viewed: 1488

Mass Murderer Breivik: I Would Do It Again!

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has declared he feels no remorse for his actions and that "he would do it again.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 12:27 | Viewed: 2079

Hundreds Protest in Skopje after Lakeside Murders

Some 1 000 Macedonians gathered in the capital Skopje late on Monday to protest in the wake of the brutal murder of five Macedonian men last week.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 11:33 | Viewed: 2610

Australia Plans Afghanistan Exit

Australia will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned, the prime minister has said.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 09:12 | Viewed: 558

Dartmouth’s President Dr Kim Named World Bank Head

Korean-American Dr Jim Yong Kim, president of the Ivy League university Dartmouth, has been expectedly elected the next president of the World Bank, beating Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

World | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 07:26 | Viewed: 2490

UN Observers Arrive in Syria, Fighting Reported

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon requested the Syrian government to grant full access to the international observers who arrived in Syria Monday.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 19:54 | Viewed: 918

Christian Extremist Breivik Moved to Tears by Own Video

Norwegian Christian rightist mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, whose trial started Monday, pleaded innocent in front of the Oslo District Court.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 14:18 | Viewed: 3567

Breivik Makes Nazi Salute, Rejects Court at Start of Trial

The trial against Norwegian rightist Christian extremist Anders Behring Breivik for the mass murder of 77 on July 22, 2011 has started in Oslo Monday.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 11:11 | Viewed: 2947

Fighting in Afghanistan's Capital Kabul 'Over'

Fighting between Taliban militants and security forces in the Afghan capital of Kabul ended on Monday, after more than 18 hours of intense gunfire and rocket attacks.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 10:03 | Viewed: 1270

Israel Blockades New Gaza 'Flytilla'

Hundreds of Israeli police officers fanned out at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday as Israel moved to block hundreds of pro-Palestinian campaigners from entering the country.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 19:46 | Viewed: 1809

Syrian Regime Shells Homs Ahead of UN Visit

Syrian government forces have shelled the besieged city of Homs just hours before a team of UN observers visit Damascus.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 15:32 | Viewed: 830

Taliban Attack Diplomatic Missions, Parliament in Kabul

Taliban fighters are carrying out attacks on embassies in Afghan capital Kabul's diplomatic enclave and Nato's HQ, as well as on the Parliament's building in the west of the city, according to a Taliban spokesman.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 14:03 | Viewed: 1810

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Sumatra

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Sunday, with no reports of damage, according to local authorities.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 13:37 | Viewed: 1925

World Marks 100 Years since Titanic Tragedy

The 100th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the passenger liner Titanic is being remembered in ceremonies across the world Sunday.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 12:14 | Viewed: 1345

N Korea Reveals New Missile during Celebrations - Report

North Korea has reportedly revealed a new missile during celebrations marking the 100th anniversary since the birth of late North Korea founder Kim Il-sung.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 11:09 | Viewed: 1322

Sarkozy, Hollande Gear Up for Last Big Rallies Ahead of Vote

France's incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy and left-wing runner Francois Hollande are to stage their last major rallies in Paris on Sunday ahead of the country's much anticipated vote on April 22.

World | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 10:31 | Viewed: 887

Iran Didn't Agree to Bilateral Talks with US on Nuclear Program

Iran's state news agency Fars has rejected earlier reports that the country had agreed to bilateral talks on its nuclear program with the US.

World | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 21:21 | Viewed: 1277

Serbian FM Condemns Macedonia Killings as Dangerous for Region

The killing of 5 men in neighboring Macedonia are part of a "dangerous trend," said Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremic Saturday.

World | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 19:12 | Viewed: 2124
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