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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 06:14:31 AM
NEWS
A Large Earthquake Struck China on Monday
More than 10,000 people have died after
a massive earthquake hit western China on Monday.
Soldiers Are Living in Poverty
A report in The Independent on Sunday newspaper has claimed
that many British soldiers do not have enough money to pay for food.
Women Form the Majority of the Spanish Cabinet
For the past month, there have been
more women than men in the Spanish cabinet.
Obama Is One Step Closer to the White House
The stalemate between Barack Obama
and Hillary Clinton appears to be coming to an end.
May 5 Is Cinco de Mayo
May 5 is an important day
to the people of Mexico.
The Longest Sea Bridge
China opened a
36-kilometer bridge on Thursday.
The Rising Cost of Food
Many people around the world
are worried about the increasing prices of such items as rice, soybeans and flour.
Cork Bans Circus Animals
The Irish city of Cork
will not allow the use of circus animals.
David Paterson
David Paterson is the first black person
to become governor of New York State.
A CNN Reporter Is Arrested in New York
Richard Quest, an anchor and travel reporter for CNN,
was arrested
in New York City for drug possession on Friday.
The Pope's Message of Peace
Pope Benedict XVI has urged the nations of the world
to decrease
the amount of money they spend on the military.
Problems in the Air and on the Ground
It has been a difficult week
for airline passengers in the
United States.
The Kosice Coat of Arms
Kosice, Slovakia was the first town
in Europe to have its
own coat of arms.
Ugadi
April 7, 2008 is a day of new year's
celebrations in the Deccan region of
southern India.
The South Korean President Will Give His Salary Away
Lee Myung-Bak is going to donate
his salary as president
of South Korea to charity.
Earth Hour
Thousands of places around the world
went dark for 60 minutes
on Saturday night.
Carla Charms Britain
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife
Carla Bruni
made a 36-hour visit to London this week.
An Easter Monday Tradition
The Monday after Easter is
a special day in the countries of
Central Europe.
A Book in 24 Hours
A group of writers in Singapore was able
to raise $33,000
for charity by writing a book in a day.
Bhutan Will Have Its First Election on Monday
The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan
will change from a kingdom to a democracy
on Monday.
Leon Greenman
Leon Greenman was the only Englishman sent
to the Auschwitz concentration camp
during World War II.
Will This Be Hillary's Last Chance?
Tuesday will be an important day
in the political career of Hillary Clinton.
Harry Is Coming Home
Prince Harry has been fighting with
the British army in Afghanistan for the
past ten weeks.
Europe's Newest Country
The province of Kosovo declared
its independence from Serbia on Sunday.
February 14 Is Valentine's Day
February 14 is the day when a person tells another
person how much their love means.
South Korean Landmark Is Ruined by Fire
A huge fire has destroyed
a 600-year-old gate in the
South Korean capital of Seoul.
A Spy Satellite Is Coming Back to Earth
A satellite the size of a small bus
will be returning to Earth
in the next few weeks.
Winter Storms in China
Many parts of China
are experiencing
their worst weather in 50 years.
Martin Luther King Day
The third Monday of January is
Martin Luther King Day
in the United States.
Passengers Are Safe After a Crash Landing
A British Airways pilot was able to land
a Boeing 777 after the plane's
engines lost power.
Bobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer was
an American chess genius.
Did Sarkozy Tie the Knot?
A French newspaper reported yesterday that
Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni got
married last Thursday.
More Europeans Enjoy Open Borders
Rudolf Karnis remembers the days when a holiday outside
of his native Slovakia was filled
with problems at the borders.
Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary became the first man
to climb to the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Sarkozy's Marriage Plans
There may be a new development
in the personal life of French
President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Hillary's Surprising Victory
Nobody expected Hillary Clinton to win
yesterday's primary election
in the American state of New Hampshire.
Will Bloomberg Run for President?
Michael Bloomberg may try
to get the top job in the United States.
Cold Weather Has Struck Central Europe
Several parts of Central Europe
experienced a blizzard this week.
The U.S. Returned Saint Stephen's Crown in 1978
The Holy Crown of King Stephen I
was returned
from the United States to Hungary 30 years ago this week.
A Window Washer Is Recovering After a Fall
A man in New York City is still alive
despite
falling 130 meters to the ground in early December.
Slovenia Is the EU President
Slovenia will be the president
of the European Union for the next
six months.
Bhutto Assassination
Benazir Bhutto was killed today
after she gave a speech in Rawalpindi,
Pakistan.
Europe Has Opened More of Its Borders
Millions of people in nine European countries
are now free to travel
without having to stop at the border.
The Queen Is the Oldest Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II has become
the oldest person to
be king or queen in Britain.
Putin Is the 'Person of The Year'
Time magazine has named
Russian President
Vladimir Putin its "Person of the Year".
Sarkozy's New Romance
French President Nicolas Sarkozy
is dating supermodel Carla Bruni.
Korean Oil Spill
South Koreans have been busy cleaning up
a massive oil spill on the west coast of the country.
Bush's Letter to North Korea
George W. Bush has written a letter
to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
Police Arrest Canoeist
On Tuesday, we presented a story about
John Darwin,
who went missing after a canoe accident in 2002.
Gunman Wanted Fame
A teenager who killed eight people at
an American shopping mall
on Wednesday wanted to be famous.
Knut Celebrates His First Birthday
Knut the polar bear
turned one year old on Wednesday.
Did A Cell Phone Kill a Man?
Police in Korea are investigating whether
a cell phone is responsible
for the death of a man.
Al Gore Returned to the White House
Al Gore visited the White House
for the first time in seven years on Monday.
Riots in Paris
There have been violent protests
in the suburbs of Paris for the past
two days.
A Mideast Summit Has Opened in Maryland
Officials from 40 nations are gathering
in the United States
this week for a conference on the Middle East.
Survivors Told Titanic Jokes
Passengers of a cruise ship which sank this week off Antarctica
found
a way to amuse themselves before rescuers arrived.
Australians Have Voted For Change
Australia elected
a new government on Saturday.
A Hospital Error Has Caused a Death
A man has died after
a tragic mistake in a Tanzanian hospital.
The World's Top Chefs Are in Tokyo
Paris and New York have long had a reputation
for being the home of some of the best restaurants in the world.
The Queen Celebrates Her Diamond Anniversary
It was 60 years ago this week that
Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip.
No Passport Required
Citizens from nine new European Union member states
will soon be able to travel to other countries
in the EU without a passport.
Shooting at a Finnish School
A tragedy took place at a
high school in Finland on Wednesday.
Sarkozy Tries to Improve Relations with America
The relationship between the United States and France
has not been very strong since the start of the war in Iraq.
The Great Wheel of China
A giant Ferris wheel
is
being prepared for a park in Beijing.
Australians Will Vote in 3 Weeks
Australia will hold
national elections in three weeks.
A California Fire Was Started by a Boy
A boy who was playing with matches
is being blamed
for a fire last week in southern California.
October 31 Is Halloween
October 31 is a special day for young people in many countries.
Millions of children will celebrate
the holiday of Halloween.
Dick Cheney Has Gone Hunting Again
In February 2006, Vice President Dick Cheney
accidentally
shot a man during a hunting trip.
Argentina Has Elected a Female President
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is set
to become the next president of Argentina.
Sarkozy Finished an Interview Early
An American television reporter learned
not to ask
Nicolas Sarkozy questions about his private life.
A Comedian Is Running for President
Stephen Colbert is known to Americans
as the host of a late-night comedy show.
Bush Could Start World War III, Castro Warns
George W. Bush is a dangerous man,
according to Fidel Castro.
The U.S. Sudoku Championships
Sudoku, a Japanese number puzzle, has become one of
the most popular games in the
United States within the past few years.
New York Taxi Drivers Go On Strike
New York's famous yellow cabs
will not be appearing on the city's streets on Monday.
Wildfires in California
Fires in southern California have forced
thousands of people to leave their homes.
Immigrants' Son Is the Governor of Louisiana
Bobby Jindal's parents moved
to the United States from India.
Violence During Bhutto's Return
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
returned to Karachi on Thursday after eight
years in exile.
The Sarkozys Will Divorce
A French magazine reported on Wednesday
that Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia will divorce.
The Iraq War Is a 'Nightmare', An Ex-General Says
General Ricardo Sanchez, the former leader
of American forces in Iraq,
has criticized U.S. leaders.
Will Gore Win a Nobel?
The winner of the
Nobel Peace Prize will be
announced on Friday.
Mexico Is Angry At Border Fence
The government of Mexico is upset with an American plan
to build a fence
along the border of the two countries.
The Debate Over the New Zealand Flag
The Prime Minister of New Zealand
would like the Union Jack
to be removed from her country's flag.
A Volcano Has Erupted in Yemen
At least four Yemeni soldiers died after
a volcano erupted on
an island in the Red Sea on Monday.
Bush's Language Mistakes
English teachers often shake
their heads
when they hear President Bush speak.
Is It Madeleine?
Police are looking at a recent photograph
of a young girl
who looks like a missing British girl.
Arnold Calls For Action
Arnold Schwarzenegger was the star speaker
at the United Nations General Assembly in New York yesterday.
Is Iran Next?
There have been reports that
the United States is thinking about attacking Iran.
Students Say 'No' to Bullying
High school students in Nova Scotia
have been wearing pink recently.
A Company Is Told to Leave Iraq
A security firm was asked to leave Iraq after
some of its workers shot and killed Iraqi civilians.
Hillary Calls Cheney 'Darth Vader'
Hillary Clinton compared United States Vice President
Dick Cheney to the evil villain in Star Wars yesterday.
Little Hope of Finding Steve Fossett
The search for Steve Fossett is almost over,
according to police
in the American state of Nevada.
A Hero During a Disaster
Peter James Hill was about to arrive
for a holiday on the Thai
island of Phuket this weekend.
China's No Car Day
China is planning to stop people
from driving cars in 108 cities on September 22.
OJ Is Back
Former American football star and actor
OJ Simpson is in the news again this week.
A New Cat at Number 10
There is a new resident at 10 Downing Street,
the address of the British Prime Minister.
The United States Remembers September 11
It was six years ago today
that terrorist attacks took place in the United States.
A Debate in Spanish
The Democratic candidates for president of the United States had another
debate on Saturday night.
Only this time it was in Spanish.
Missing Woman Is Found Alive
An elderly woman who had been missing
in the forest for two weeks has been found.
Missing Girl's Parents Are Now Suspects
The parents of Madeleine McCann, a missing British girl,
have been named as suspects by
Portuguese police.
OPEC or APEC? Where Am I?
President George W. Bush
had a bad day in Sydney,
Australia on Thursday.
Actors and Politicians
Fred Thompson, who used to star in the television series "Law and Order",
wants to be
the next president of the United States.
Mother Theresa Is Honored in India
The Indian city of Kolkata honored
Mother Theresa on Wednesday, the tenth anniversary of her death.
Bill Is Helping Hillary
If there is one thing his friends and enemies can agree on,
it is that Bill Clinton is great campaigner.
Steve Fossett Is Missing
A search is underway in
the
American state
of Nevada for adventurer Steve Fossett.
The 15-Year-Old University Student
When most people her age are starting their second year of high school,
Britney Exline will be entering
one of the best universities in the United States.
The British Have Withdrawn From Basra
The British Army
has pulled out of the Iraqi city of Basra.
The First Woman Beefeater
The Beefeaters have been guarding
the Tower of London since the
time of King Henry VII.
Bush Visits Iraq
President George W. Bush
made a surprise trip to Iraq on Monday.
Migrants Saved by a Journalist
Seventy African migrants were rescued at sea
after a journalist used his satellite phone to send an SOS.
The Young Writer
Istvan Balogh is only 21 years old.
Nevertheless, he is the author of two books.
British Generals Attack the American Policy in Iraq
Two British generals have criticized the way
the Americans have handled Iraq
since the invasion in 2003.
Britain Remembers Its Princess
Ceremonies were held throughout
Great Britain on Friday to remember
Princess Diana.
Boyfriends Do More Housework Than Husbands
Married women who think
their husbands do less housework are right.
Korean Hostages Will Be Released
The Taliban will free 19 hostages,
according to the office of the South Korean president.
Fires Threaten Greece
The struggle to save
Ancient Olympia is currently
underway in Greece.
Samarkand Is 2,750
The Silk Road city of Samarkand
marked its 2,750th anniversary on Sunday.
Natascha: One Year Later
The story of Natascha Kampusch
shocked the world last August.
A French Official Has Visited Iraq
Bernard Kouchner, the foreign minister of France,
made a surprise trip to Baghdad on Sunday.
A Company Overcharged the Pentagon
An American company stole more than
$20 million from the U.S. Defense Department.
Scorching Heat in Japan
Japan experienced
the hottest day in its history on Thursday.
Karl Rove Will Resign
Karl Rove, the top advisor to President George W. Bush,
will leave his job at the end of August.
Big Ben Is Silent
Big Ben will not chime again until
September.
Flooding Has Caused Hunger and Disease
Millions of people in South Asia
have been forced to leave their homes because of flooding.
American Weapons Are Missing in Iraq
Almost 200,000 American weapons
are unaccounted for in Iraq.
Sarkozy Yells At Photographers
Nicolas Sarkozy was not happy
when his vacation
was interrupted by a couple of photographers.
A Busy Bridge Collapsed
An ordinary drive home from work
turned into a nightmare for people in Minneapolis yesterday.
Cheney Sees Good News in Iraq
American Vice President Dick Cheney
believes the situation in Iraq is improving.
A World War I Veteran Visits Belgium
At age 19, Harry Patch fought
in one of the bloodiest
battles of the First World War.
Astronauts Flew Drunk
There was surprising news out of NASA yesterday.
Astronauts had traveled in space after drinking alcohol.
The Soccer Team Wins; The Tragedy Continues
The victory by the Iraqi national soccer team at the Asian Cup yesterday
is one of the few pieces of good news the country has received recently.
Central Europe's Deadly Heat Wave
Central Europe is going through
one of its warmest periods ever.
A Plane Has Crashed in Brazil
Tuesday will be remembered
as a tragic day in Brazil.
Senators Debate Iraq
American senators
stayed up all night to discuss Iraq.
A Major Earthquake Has Struck Japan
Japan is repairing the damage caused by
a large earthquake
that hit the central part of the country on Monday.
A North Pole Swim
A British man has become
the first person to swim at the North Pole.
French Police Are Looking For an Escaped Prisoner
A French prisoner made a daring escape
by helicopter from a jail on Saturday night.
Text Messaging Is Blamed for a Car Crash
Text messaging is being blamed for causing a car crash
that killed five young women in the
American state of New York.
The BBC And The Queen
The BBC has apologized to Queen Elizabeth II
for making it seem
that she was angry with a photographer.
English Will Be Bigger
Close to a hundred new words
will be added to the English language later this year.
Snow in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires received
its first large snowfall
in 89 years yesterday.
An Unpopular War
A majority of Americans think
U.S. soldiers
should leave Iraq as soon as possible.
The Running of the Bulls
Thousands of adventurous people are gathering
in Pamplona, Spain this week for the running of the bulls.
The Heat Wave Continues In The United States
Many parts of the western United States
have been experiencing extremely high temperatures in recent days.
Seven New Wonders
Millions of people voted through the Internet
to name seven new wonders of the world.
A Raphael Painting Has Been Sold For $37 Million
Ira Spanierman liked
the painting
he bought in 1968 for $325.
Hull Is A 'Forgotten City'
More than 30,000 people have had
to leave their homes in the English city of Hull.
Medical Connection in Failed Attacks
Five of the suspects in the attempted bombings
in London and Glasgow
are doctors who worked at British hospitals.
July 4 Is The USA's National Holiday
The United States of America
celebrates Independence Day on July 4.
Bill Clinton Campaigns With Hillary
Bill Clinton is helping his wife in her attempt
to become the first
female president of the United States.
Scotland's Busiest Airport Was Attacked
Two men set a jeep on fire and tried to drive it
into the main terminal at Glasgow's airport on Saturday afternoon.
Hong Kong - 10 Years Later
It was ten years ago
that Britain returned Hong Kong to China.
A Japanese Minister Has Said He Is Sorry
A Japanese politician has apologized for saying that
the American attacks
on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were "inevitable".
Canadians Celebrate Their National Holiday
July 1 is Canada Day, a national holiday
which is celebrated throughout Canada.
Police Are Searching for the London Car Bombers
Police were able to stop two car bombs
from going off in central London on Friday.
Schwarzenegger Visits His Hometown
Arnold Schwarzenegger returned this week
to Graz, Austria, the city where
he was born.
A Young Genius
Georgia Brown is
not an average toddler.
A Kidnapped BBC Reporter Was Seen In A Video
Alan Johnston, a BBC reporter in Gaza who was kidnapped on March 12,
appeared in a video that was
released on Monday.
A Politician Could Be Deported
A woman who won an election to a city council in California
might have to leave the United States because she is not a citizen.
Poems from Guantanamo
A group of prisoners
in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
have written a book of poetry.
Blair's Next Job
Tony Blair will not have to worry
about
finding a job when he leaves office at the end of the month.
New York's Mayor Has Left The Republicans
New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
has quit the Republican Party.
The 10 Commandments of Driving
The Vatican would like
people to drive carefully.
Moscow Still Costs The Most Money
Moscow is the most expensive city
in the world for the second year in a row.
Iraq Problems Will Last Years, A General Said
The challenges in Iraq cannot be solved quickly,
according to the top American general in the country.
Bush's Job Approval Has Fallen To 29 Percent
Twenty-nine percent of Americans believe
George W. Bush is doing
a good job as president.
The Princes Speak to America
An interview with Princes William and Harry
will be shown on American television next week.
Bush Received A Hero's Welcome in Albania
George W. Bush is unpopular in most of the world.
However, that is not the case in
Albania.
Bush Has Fallen Ill In Germany
United States President George W. Bush had to miss meetings
with world
leaders in Germany today because he was sick.
Canada's Prime Minister Is Too Busy For Bono
Bono, the singer for the rock group U2, met
with the leaders
of Germany, Italy, France
and the United States this week.
Oman Was Hit By A Cyclone
The country of Oman
was struck by a cyclone on Wednesday.
A Man Tried To Get Into The Pope's Vehicle
A German man attempted to jump into
the Pope's car yesterday in Vatican City.
World Leaders Are Meeting In Germany
There are several things which world leaders
will discuss when they meet this week in Germany.
A Woman Will Receive $184 Million From Her Former Husband
Michael and Maya Polsky arrived in the United States from Russia
in the 1970s
with four suitcases and $500 in their pockets.
The Diary Of A Young Girl
Rutka Laskier was 14 years old
when she was killed by the Nazis
during the Second World War.
A New Hotline For China and the United States
Chinese and American officials have agreed
to set up a better level
of communication between the two countries.
A Politician Will Give His Salary To Charity
Mitt Romney said he would not accept any money
if he is elected president of the United States.
The United States Remembers Its Soldiers
The last Monday in May is a national holiday in the United States.
It is called Memorial Day.
A Pirate Treasure
A treasure from a sunken pirate ship
was found last weekend in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cutty Sark Caught Fire
One of London's most popular tourist attractions
was burning on Monday.
Carter and Bush Criticize Each Other
Jimmy Carter, a former president, and George W. Bush, the current president,
have been criticizing each other.
Ancient Chinese Writing
Archaeologists, the people who study past human life,
have discovered Chinese writing that is 8,000 years old.
Former Political Opponents Are Also Good Friends
When they campaigned against each other in 1992, George Bush
and Bill Clinton did not have many nice things to say about each other.
A Man Has Climbed Mt. Everest for the 17th Time
A mountain climber named Appa
has been to the top of Mount Everest 17 times.
Prince Harry Will Not Got To Iraq
The British army has changed its mind and announced
that Britain's Prince Harry will not serve in Iraq.
Gordon Brown Will Probably Succeed Tony Blair
It is almost certain that Gordon Brown
will be the next prime minister of Britain.
Trains Will Cross The Korean Border
Trains will go across the border of
North Korea and South Korea next week.
Bush Made A Mistake During The Queen's Visit
President George Bush mistook the date
of Queen Elizabeth's
earlier visit to the United States.
Blair Made Video Messages For Sarkozy
British Prime Minister Tony Blair sent two Internet
videos to Nicolas Sarkozy,
the newly elected president of France, this week.
A $195 Fine For A Russian Headmaster
A court in Russia has ordered Alexander Ponosov, the headmaster of a school,
to pay $195 for using illegal software.
Sarkozy Is The New French President
Nicolas Sarkozy was elected
as
the president of France on Sunday.
The Queen Is Visiting The United States
Thousands of Americans gathered today
to welcome Queen Elizabeth II to the United States.
A Blind Pilot Has Landed In Australia
Miles Hilton-Barber
is a man who loves an adventure.
A 95-Year-Old Woman Will Graduate From University
On May 12 Nola Ochs will become the oldest person in the world
to have graduated from a university.
Michael Schumacher Tries To Make The Roads Safer
He is known as one
of the fastest drivers in the world.
The Governor of New Jersey Was Not Wearing A Seat Belt
The law in the American state of New Jersey states that
everyone riding in an automobile must wear a seat belt.
DNA Evidence Proved A Man Is Innocent
Jerry Miller spent 25 years in prison
for a crime that he did not commit.
Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin, who died on April 23 at age 76,
was the first elected president of Russia.
The Thai Prime Minister Hopes Feng Shui Will Help Him
Surayud Chulanont, the prime minister of Thailand,
has not been very popular lately.
A Hero During A Tragedy
There is a story of courage from the terrible events
that happened at an American university this week.
Prince William And Kate Have Split Up
Britain's Prince William has ended
his five-year
relationship with Kate Middleton.
A Gunman Has Killed At Least 32 People At An American University
The worst violence at an American school took place on Monday
morning at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the United States.
There Is Very Little Good News In Iraq
The news we receive
from Iraq each day is becoming worse.
The Sacher Torte Has Turned 175
A cake that is often made for birthday celebrations
celebrated its own birthday on Thursday.
A French Train Sets A World Record
A train in France established
a world speed record on Tuesday.
Hope for Northern Ireland
Protestants and Catholics have been fighting
each other for decades in Northern Ireland.
A Couple Is Rescued From The Sea
A young couple will remember their week-long cruise in the Gulf of
Mexico -
but not for the reasons they expected.
John Edwards Stays In The Presidential Race
John Edwards said he will continue to campaign for president
despite the news that his wife has cancer.
Rat Poison Has Been Found In North American Pet Food
Rat poison is responsible for the deaths of
at least 16 dogs and cats
in North America in recent weeks.
The U.N. Chief Is Unhurt After A Bomb Attack
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon escaped
injury during a trip to Baghdad on Thursday.
De Villepin Believes The US Should Leave Iraq
French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said
that American soldiers should leave
Iraq within one year.
A Czech Village Has Voted Against A US Radar Base
The people of the small village of Trokavec in the Czech Republic
have said they do not want to host
a radar station.
March 17 Is St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday
that is celebrated
in several places around the world.
European Leaders Speak Out For Women
March 8 is a day recognized around the world
as International Women's
Day.
Two Winners Will Split A $390 Million Lottery Jackpot
Two lucky people are going to share a jackpot worth $390 million
in the American Powerball lottery.
The Bosnian President Helps A Pregnant Woman
The president of Bosnia helped a woman get to the hospital
just as she was about to have a baby.
The Little Mermaid Is Pink
Copenhagen's famous statue of the Little Mermaid
was painted pink during the weekend.
A Princess Lost Her Title
Princess Alexandra of Denmark lost her title this weekend
when she married a
person who did not belong to royalty.
Two Picasso Paintings Have Been Stolen
Robbers entered the apartment of Pablo Picasso's granddaughter
in Paris on Monday night
and stole two paintings by the famous Spanish artist.
A Bomb Exploded At The Base Where Dick Cheney Spent The Night
A suicide bomber killed 19 people and injured 11 others
outside a U.S. Army base in Afghanistan.
Prince Harry Will Go To Iraq
Britain's Prince Harry will leave his comfortable life
and join
British soldiers in Iraq this spring.
A Democratic Leader Says The Iraq War Was A Terrible Mistake
The top Democrat in Washington, D.C. has criticized President
George W. Bush's decision to go to war.
India and Pakistan Will Hold Peace Talks
India and Pakistan will have talks with each other
after an attack on a train killed
68 people yesterday.
There Will Be Big Festivals Tonight
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in New Orleans and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro,
two of the biggest parties of the year,
are going to take place tonight.
An Alert Pilot Stops A Hijacking
Things did not go according to plan for a hijacker on a
flight from Mauritania to the Canary Islands last Thursday.
A Comedian Wants To Be Minnesota's Senator
The American state of Minnesota has produced
some interesting and unusual politicians.
Was Cleopatra Beautiful?
It has been a popular belief throughout history that Cleopatra,
the Egyptian queen, was a woman of outstanding beauty.
Bush Has Trouble Convincing Democrats About Iran
Many Democrats in Washington are skeptical about President
George W. Bush's claims
that Iran is supporting America's opponents in Iraq.
The Czech President Does Not Believe in Global Warming
Vaclav Klaus, the president of the Czech Republic, recently
said that he does not think people
should worry too much about global warming.
Eleven People Have Died In American Gun Violence
The problem of guns in the United States surfaced again yesterday
after two separate shooting
incidents took place.
A Nobel Prize Winner Was Attacked
Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize,
was attacked in a San Francisco hotel last
week.
A Meal for the Very Wealthy
Besides bringing a large appetite, the people who attend a banquet at a Bangkok hotel
this weekend
have also got to bring a lot of money.
An Astronaut Is Arrested
In a bizarre story, Lisa Nowak, an American astronaut,
has been accused of trying to kill another woman.
Rudolph Giuliani Wants To Be President In 2008
There are still 21 months to go before Americans decide who
will be the next president of the United States.
Indonesia Fears The Spread Of Diseases After Flooding
Severe floods in Indonesia during the past few days have killed 29 people
and caused 340,000 residents
to leave their homes.
The Eiffel Tower Goes Dark For Five Mintues
On an ordinary day more than 20,000 lights at the Eiffel Tower
go on when it starts to get dark in Paris.
February 2 Is Groundhog Day
February 2 is Groundhog Day in the United States. It is the day that groundhog
Punxsutawney Phil comes out of the ground
and decides how much
longer winter will last.
Silvio Berlusconi Apologizes To His Wife
Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy,
made a public apology to his wife Veronica Lario today
after he had flirted with another woman.
An Arab Man Will Receive A Jewish Honor
Khaled Abdelwahhab will become the first Arab
to receive the "Righteous Gentile"
award in Jerusalem.
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