World News

04-07-2010
Tanker Spill Ignites Destroying Entire Village, 230 Feared Dead[1,897 views]

A fully laden fuel truck (long-haul tanker) has crashed and exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday. At present, it is unknown what caused the accident, however the death toll stands at 230 as of Sunday morning.
02-07-2010
UN Must Demand Lifting of Thailand’s Emergency Decree[4,745 views]

The Asian Human Rights Commission is writing to you in your capacity as the newly-chosen President of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
01-07-2010
Tiger Woods $750 million Divorce Settlement Biggest Ever[3,149 views]

Tiger Woods proposed divorce settlement to former wife Elin Nordegren will net the Swedish beauty and former model a record $750 million payout when proceedings are finalised.
29-06-2010
Ten Suspects Charged With Spying for Russia[1,025 views]

Ten people suspects have been arrested in the US and charged with allegedly spying for the Russians.
26-06-2010
Cyber Red-Light District Finally Gains Approval From ICANN[2,043 views]

Official approval has been granted for the creation of an internet domain dedicated to pornography. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have previously fought-off attempts to create the new “top level” domain following protests from various conservative groups and board members.
25-06-2010
Drug Production & Seizures Surge Dramatically in Myanmar[3,036 views]

Drug seizures and production/cultivation of illicit substances have surged in Myanmar, particularly in rural Shan and Karen states, where ethnic rebels and poor communities continue to fight the military-junta over the government’s poor treatment and mismanagement of the region.
24-06-2010
Spanish Train Disaster, 12 Unwary Festival Goers Die[1,753 views]

An express train speeding through a busy Spanish station has collided with a group of people who had been crossing the train tracks on Wednesday. Twelve people have died in the accident whilst a further 13 have been reported injured.
23-06-2010
French ‘Cannibal’ Prisoner Claims Pleas for Help Ignored[1,735 views]

A French prisoner has begun his murder trial on Tuesday with lawyers claiming that the correctional officers of the prison were negligent in dealing with the offenders persistent pleas for psychiatric help.
21-06-2010
Illegal ‘Bushmeat’ Trade Rife at European Airports[2,679 views]

In a preliminary study of the illegal international ‘bushmeat’ trade in France, investigators have speculated that the highly lucrative and largely unchecked industry smuggles approximately 270 tonnes of endangered and threatened species every year.
20-06-2010
British MP Throws Himself on Train Tracks in Failed Suicide[2,957 views]

A British Tory MP has miraculously survived a suicide attempt after throwing himself in front of a rush hour train at London’s Victoria Station last week.
17-06-2010
Police Punches Teenage Girl in Face After Scuffle[5,404 views]

Police officer punches teenaged female in face after a scuffle with her friend in a bid to arrest her for jaywalking.
17-06-2010
Appeal Squashed: Execution by Firing Squad to Take Place Tonight[2,398 views]

A Utah death row inmate who is due to become the third person to die by firing squad in the US in 33 years has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking a last-minute stay of execution.
16-06-2010
Major International Credit Card Cloning Operation Foiled[3,466 views]

An international investigation into an ongoing credit card scam being propagated across Europe and America has led police to the arrest of over 170 people and the confiscation of approximately 120,000 stolen credit cards recently.
12-06-2010
Japan Celebrate Launch of Solar Powered Space “Kite”[2,254 views]

Japanese scientists are celebrating the successful launch of the first solar powered “space kite” dubbed the ‘Ikaros.’
11-06-2010
Taliban Hang 7-Year-Old Allegedly Spying for Allied Forces[3,511 views]

The Taliban rebels in Afghanistan have reportedly caught and hung a 7-year-old boy on Tuesday. The boy had allegedly been providing allied forces with information on Taliban movements.
09-06-2010
Australia Reveals New “Anti Sex Tourism” Advertisements[23,076 views]

Working inline with tough new laws introduced in Australia regarding the prevalent sex tourism industry, adverts are now being placed in all national newspapers, warning citizens that they can and will be prosecuted for sex crimes even if they are committed on foreign soil.
08-06-2010
Twelve Year Old Matador Injured After Being Tossed by Bull[1,991 views]

Mexico 8th June 2010 [PDN] A young matador has been hospitalised after being tossed by an 850 lb bull (386kg) in Mexico. Michelito Lagravere holds the international record for being the youngest matador for the number of bull calves killed in a two hour fight.
07-06-2010
Surfer Survives After Shark Attacked Him Twice in Australia[3,629 views]

A surfer survived when a shark attacked him twice of the coast of West Australia after knocking him off his board and coming back to bite him on his leg.
06-06-2010
Soaring Temperatures Kill Hundreds in India[2,258 views]

Last week, as temperatures soared in the northern India city Allahabad, above 113 degrees Fahrenheit, the record temperature, believed to be the hottest since recordings began in the late 1800s has claimed hundreds of lives.
02-06-2010
China’s 4-year-old ‘Michael Jackson’ is Dancing Sensation[2,217 views]

As the 1st anniversary of pop superstar Michael Jacksons death fast approaches, Chinese toddler Wang Yiming is lighting up the stage, doing impersonations of the prince of pop. The enthusiastic 4-year-old has performed in shows at the Shanghai World Expo and on the popular Ellen DeGeneres Show on US television as interest in the young entertainers act continues to increase.