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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand at 12:51 PM local time…
Large creature loose in London suburb
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Police organized a search in the Sydenham Park area of south-east London after a local, Anthony…
Copiapó, Chile mining accident: in depth
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 The rescue of the Chilean miners trapped in the San José Mine in Copiapó, codenamed Operación…
UK chancellor raises national insurance payments for self employed in new budget
Friday, March 10, 2017 UK chancellor Philip Hammond announced his 2017 budget on Wednesday, which included a £2 billion pledge…
International Tennis Federation bans Sharapova for two years after positive drug test
Friday, June 10, 2016 On Wednesday, the International Tennis Federation banned 29-year-old Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova for two years…
Report reveals Top 10 most-confusing tech buzzwords
Sunday, March 27, 2005 Danville, California – The California-based Engligh language tracker, Global Language Monitor, released its 2005 list of…
US lawmakers approve bill taxing executive bonuses
Friday, March 20, 2009 The United States House of Representatives approved a measure on Thursday to impose a heavy tax…
Building collapse in Barbados traps family
Sunday, August 26, 2007Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 Members were on the scene…
Obama’s new stance on same-sex marriage earns donations
Saturday, May 12, 2012 Following the announcement this week by U.S. President Barack Obama that he supports the legalisation of…
3000 homeless after fire breaks out in Chad refugee camp
Sunday, April 13, 2008 A fire broke out in a refugee camp in eastern Chad Friday, leaving 3,000 people homeless…