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Nadal Drops out of French Open May 31, 2009
Four-time defending champion Rafael Nadal slid to an astonishing 6-2 6-7 6-4 7-6 defeat to Sweden's Robin Soderling at the French Open on Sunday.
Phil Spector Sentenced to 19 Years May 29, 2009
Music producer Phil Spector was sentenced Friday to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Berlusconi Denies Affair with 18-Year Old May 28, 2009
The Italian Prime Minister said he would have to resign if caught lying about aspiring model Noemi Letizia.
Chinese Cat Grows Wings! May 28, 2009
A kitty in Chongqing, China, is getting some extra-special attention these days: The furry feline has developed wings! Though born looking completely normal, once the cat hit the age of 1, he began growing wing-shaped appendages on either side of his spine, the U.K.'s Daily Mail reports.
Nigerian Militants Attack Oil Pipelines May 28, 2009
A militant group operating in the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria said Monday that it had destroyed several major oil pipelines in response to a military offensive.
Susan Boyle Makes Semi-Finals May 24, 2009
Susan Boyle gathered a worldwide following and celebrity fans including Demi Moore and Jon Bon Jovi since belting out I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables on the programme.
UN Secretary General Visits Sri Lanka May 23, 2009
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon toured Sri Lanka's largest war displaced persons camp today during a trip to press for wider humanitarian access and political reconciliation.
Pakistan Begins Military Campaign in Swat Valley May 23, 2009
Security forces in Pakistan have started the "most important phase" of their push against the Taliban -- clearing militants from the largest city in the troubled Swat Valley region.
Iran Tests Missile Capable of Reaching Europe May 20, 2009
Iran announced Wednesday that it successfully tested another "Sajil" missile, a surface-to-surface missile with a range that makes it capable of reaching parts of Europe.
Irish State Colluded with Church on Hiding Abuse May 20, 2009
The Irish State colluded with the religious authorities to cover up child abuse that was "endemic" in Catholic-run schools and care homes for 70 years, a devastating report concluded today.
GM Shutting 1100 Dealers Down May 17, 2009
A day after Chrysler LLC said it was cutting 800 dealerships, General Motors Corp. on Friday told about 1,100 of its U.S. dealers their franchises will be terminated late next year.
Abducted US Boy Found in Mexico May 17, 2009
A 3-year-old boy who was taken at gunpoint from his California home nearly two weeks ago has been found, authorities said Saturday.
Beautiful People Paid More May 17, 2009
Researchers discovered attractive people get paid better and rise higher up the corporate ladder than less good-looking colleagues of equal ability.
UK Home Repossessions Up 50% in a Year May 15, 2009
The number of homes repossessed in the UK rose to 12,800 in the first three months of the year, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said.
22 Years on Death Row: Free at Last! May 13, 2009
A former death row inmate in Tennessee has been cleared of murder, three years after the Supreme Court raised repeated questions about his conviction.
NASA Looking at Algae for Fuel May 13, 2009
NASA is applying space technology to a decidedly down-to-earth effort that links the production of algae-based fuel with an inexpensive method of sewage treatment.
Walcott Signs Long Term Contract with Arsenal May 8, 2009
England winger Theo Walcott lifted some of the gloom hanging over Arsenal when the club announced the 20-year-old had signed a new long-term contract today.
Carphone to Buy Tiscali UK May 8, 2009
Telecoms and retail group Carphone Warehouse has agreed to buy the British assets of Italian internet services provider Tiscali for £236m in cash, free of debt.
Missile Data Found on Hard Drives May 7, 2009
Sensitive information for shooting down intercontinental missiles as well as bank details and NHS records was found on old computers, researchers say.
LDV Van-Maker Deal with Weststar May 5, 2009
A last-ditch deal to save van maker LDV from going bust has been agreed with a Malaysian firm, safeguarding hundreds of jobs, it was disclosed tonight.
Half a Million Flee Taliban in Swat Valley May 5, 2009
A human tide of up to 500,000 people could pour out of Pakistan’s troubled Swat valley after officials told residents to flee as a controversial peace deal with the Taliban appeared finally to fall apart.
Swine Flu Claims US Resident May 5, 2009
Texas state health officials have confirmed the first death of a Texas resident with swine flu.
More Sugar in Baby Food than Chocolate Biscuit May 4, 2009
Some baby foods contain "staggering" amounts of sugar and fat that make them worse than junk food, according to a survey published today
Is China’s Green Policy Working? May 4, 2009
But today the same winds that struck fear into the traders of the Silk Road, swallowing whole caravans in blinding storms of dust, are being used to power plans for a new, green revolution for China's energy-hungry economy.
‘Male Pill’ Could be Developed May 4, 2009
Researchers were able to achieve a 99 per cent sucess rate by injecting men with testosterone in a trial that they claim is the largest so far conducted anywhere in the world.
US Swine Flu Cases Jump May 4, 2009
The tally of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States jumped Sunday to 244 in 34 states, but officials said that's largely from catching up on a backlog of lab tests rather than a sudden spurt in new infections.
Pakistani Forces Kill 80 Taliban May 4, 2009
Pakistani armed forces have killed 80 militants since launching an assault on a region recently held by the Taliban, the military announced Sunday.
Natural Search, Google Adversary, Coming Soon May 2, 2009
The website, Wolfram Alpha, launches later this month, and aims to provide a different approach to internet search queries by not only understanding people’s questions but answering them directly. It means web users can ask questions online in much the same way as they ask them in real life, a process known as “natural search”.
Older Madeleine Image Released May 1, 2009
An image of how Madeleine McCann might look now, if still alive, has been released ahead of the second anniversary of her disappearance.
UK Tests Confirm Flu Transfer May 1, 2009
An NHS clerical worker has become the first person in the UK to contract swine flu without having visited Mexico, tests have confirmed.
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