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N. Korea Threatens to Shoot Down Spy Planes June 27, 2009
North Korea threatened today to shoot down any Japanese planes that intrude into its airspace, accusing Tokyo of spying near one of its missile launch sites.
Swine Flu Soaring in UK June 27, 2009
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in England has jumped by nearly 20% in a single day, latest figures show.
Coroner: No Signs of Foul Play in Jackson’s D ... June 27, 2009
Foul play has been ruled out in the death of Michael Jackson, after doctors completed an autopsy on the singer who died on Thursday aged 50.
Sharapova Out in Round Two at Wimbledon June 24, 2009
To think that Sharapova had been considered the third favourite to win this summer's Venus Rosewater Dish after the two Williams sisters. And had been bumped up into the seeds, despite being ranked outside the top 50.
Disabled Woman Sues Abercrombie & Fitch June 24, 2009
A woman claims clothing firm Abercrombie & Fitch made her work in the stockroom because her prosthetic arm did not fit the shop's image.
Ahmadinejad Wins Election in Iran June 13, 2009
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has won a crushing victory in Iran's landmark presidential election, according to the country's authorities, but his moderate challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi has warned of "tyranny" and protested that the result was rigged after a record turnout of 84%.
UN Approves Sanctions Against North Korea June 13, 2009
The United Nations security council has punished North Korea over last month's underground nuclear test by imposing new sanctions, risking potential flashpoints at sea as it called on all members of the international community to stop and search its ships for weapons.
Pound Surges as Recovery Beckons June 12, 2009
The pound surged yesterday to its highest overall levels this year as hopes that the British economy is emerging from recession continued to burgeon.
Ronaldo £80M Finalised in Two Hours June 12, 2009
After all the weeks and months of conjecture, rumour and flirtations, the £80m deal which will take Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to Real Madrid on an initial £9.5m annual salary was tied up in just two hours, it was revealed last night.
WHO: Swine Flu ‘Unstoppable’ June 12, 2009
The United States had 13,217 cases and 27 deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said June 5 in its weekly update. Cases have been reported in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
PM Brown Loses Another Minister June 8, 2009
Gordon Brown was dealt a further blow in his fight for political survival today with the resignation of a junior minister who warned that the Prime Minister's determination to cling to power could destroy the Labour Party.
Federer Wins 2009 French Open June 7, 2009
Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling in straight sets to win his first French Open and equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles.
More Bodies Recovered from Air France Crash June 7, 2009
Three more bodies were found Sunday in the ocean near the spot where an Air France jet is believed to have crashed a week ago, bringing the total number of bodies plucked from the water to five, Brazil's military said.
Air France Replaces Speed Sensors June 7, 2009
Air France has said it is accelerating replacement of speed monitors on Airbus planes following the disappearance of a jet over the Atlantic six days ago.
Obama’s Would-Be Assassin Arrested June 7, 2009
A man accused of making threatening statements about killing President Obama has been arrested in Nevada, the Secret Service said Saturday.
Somali Pirates Free Tugboat June 7, 2009
Somali pirates freed a Nigerian tugboat they seized 10 months ago, and the Dutch navy frigate De Zeven Provincien was escorting it to a safe harbor, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Saturday.
GM Files for Bankruptcy Protection June 1, 2009
General Motors (GM) filed for bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York at precisely 7.57am in a move that will clear the way for a sweeping reshaping of the famous company.
Missing Air France Jet Reported Electrical Problems June 1, 2009
An Air France plane feared to have crashed in the Atlantic with 228 people aboard reported electrical problems in stormy weather before it lost contact, the airline said Monday, describing the loss as a "catastrophe."
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