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Edward Snowden suspicion diverts Bolivia’s President Evo Morales plane
The plane of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales plane on Moscow airport had to be diverted to Austria amid suspicion that US intelligence leaker Edward...
Mandla Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s grandson accused of illegal grave tampering
Members of Nelson Mandela's family have laid a criminal complaint against former South African president’s grandson Mandla Mandela. According to police spokesman Mzukisi Fatyela, officers...
Fourth of July celebrations across US
The 4th of July is a day for family fun. Whether you're taking a trip or looking for fireworks close to home, here's a sample...
Washington DC 4th of July Fireworks 2013
Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th. The National Mall, with Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background,...
Monica Lewinsky auction results: Collectors not interested to buy her clothing and notes
Monica Lewinsky clothing and notes collection fetched only $12,650 at an online auction scheduled to end last Thursday night. The Nate Sanders website doesn’t list...
Venezuela most likely to shelter Edward Snowden
Venezuela emerged today as the country most likely to shelter NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden from US justice. President Nicolás Maduro said he was “willing in...
John Paul II to be declared saint as Vatican approves second miracle
John Paul II could be declared a saint this year after a Vatican committee approved a second miracle attributed to the former pope's intercession. The...
Barack Obama ends Africa trip with Tanzania bombing tribute
President Barack Obama ended his Africa tour by visiting Tanzania, after trips to Senegal and South Africa. Earlier Barack Obama laid a wreath for the...
Edward Snowden sent asylum requests to 21 countries
Fugitive NSA leaker Edward Snowden has sent asylum requests to 21 countries, according to a statement published by WikiLeaks. They include China, France, Ireland and...
Egypt: President Mohamed Morsi rejects army’s 48-hour ultimatum
Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi has rejected the army's 48-hour ultimatum to resolve the country's deadly crisis, saying it will only sow confusion. Mohamed Morsi insists...
Edward Snowden letter released by WikiLeaks accuses Barack Obama of denying him right to asylum
Edward Snowden accuses President Barack Obama of deception and taking away his basic rights as an American in a letter released by WikiLeaks. The letter...
Edward Snowden applies for political asylum in Russia
Fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden has applied to Russia for political asylum, Russian officials say. Foreign ministry consul Kim Shevchenko said the request was made on...
Vladimir Putin: Edward Snowden can stay in Russia if he stops damaging US
President Vladimir Putin has told fugitive Edward Snowden to stop leaking US secrets if he wants to remain in Russia. Vladimir Putin said Moscow had...
Egypt: Anti-government protesters storm Muslim Brotherhood HQ in Cairo
Egyptian anti-government protesters have stormed the national headquarters of President Mohammed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood in the capital, Cairo. People are reported to have ransacked the...
Croatia joins European Union
Starting with 1st of July 2013 Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union, with crowds joining celebrations in the capital Zagreb. Fireworks...
Pope Francis says Pope Benedict’s decision to resign was a great example
Pope Francis said during his Sunday Angelus address to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square that Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign was "a...
Edward Snowden leaks: France, Greece and Italy have been targets of US spying operations
According to the latest files leaked to The Guardian newspaper France, Greece and Italy have been the "targets" of US spying operations. Citing a document...
Arizona wildfire: At least 19 firefighters died while fighting Yarnell blaze
At least 19 firefighters have been killed battling a wildfire in central Arizona, local officials say. The firefighters died while fighting the blaze threatening the...
Egypt protests: Mohamed Morsi gets ultimatum from opposition group Tamarud
Tamarud, the Egyptian opposition movement that has led nationwide protests against President Mohammed Morsi, has given him until Tuesday to resign. A statement issued by...
Brazil protests: Clashes at Confederations Cup final in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian protesters have clashed with police during the Confederations Cup final between the host nation and Spain in Rio de Janeiro. Riot police fired tear...
EU outrage over US bugging claim
Germany and France are urging the US to come clean over claims that its intelligence services have been spying on key European Union offices. A...
Raffaele Sollecito speaks out about Amanda Knox and Meredith Kercher
Raffaele Sollecito, Amanda Knox’s Italian ex-boyfriend, has told of their “intense” relationship claiming he felt he had been “hit by a thunderbolt” when they...
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular 2013
It wouldn't be the Fourth of July in New York City without the Annual Macy's Fireworks, now in its 37th year. The iconic display will...
Barack Obama tours Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island jail
President Barack Obama has toured South Africa’s Robben Island - the jail in which Nelson Mandela was kept for 18 years. Barack Obama said he...
Saudi Arabia jails seven cyber activists for inciting protests
A Saudi court has sentenced seven cyber activists to between five to 10 years in prison for inciting protests, mainly by using Facebook. The men...
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