BP struggles as U.S. oil catastrophe worsens
BP is struggling since the last five weeks to plug the oil spill of about 5,000 barrels (795,000 litres) per day by using several complex containment methods
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Jamaica gang violence claims more lives
At least 50 Jamaicans, including 44 civilians, were killed when law enforcement agencies tried to arrest Christopher “Dudus” Coke, a drug kingpin wanted by the U.S. government
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North Korea Readies Itself for War with Seoul
Seoul blames North Korea for the loss of its 46 sailors in wake of investigations conducted by international observers. North Korea vows retaliation if any action is taken.
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Iran Executes Jundullah Leader
Authorities in Tehran hanged minority Baloch leader Abdul Hamid Rigi. The Baloch leader was accused by Iran of drug dealing, murders, inciting violence and getting aid from U.S. and al-Qaeda.
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Iraqi city hit by deadly blasts
A car bomb in Iraq claimed lives of at least 22 civilians while wounding more than 50 others.
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Pakistan blocks main social networks
Access to popular Internet networks like Facebook, YouTube, Flickr! and Wikipedia has been completely blocked by the government of Pakistan
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Thailand: Protesters Continue to Clash with Military
Thai military stormed into the Red-shirts protest area clashing with anti-government activists, resulting into deaths of at least 10 protestors as well as destruction of dozens of landmark buildings.
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Afghanistan: Suicide Bombing in Kabul
Who? A suspected Taliban suicide bomber rammed his vehicle into an ISAF convoy. What? The...
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Iran Agrees to Nuclear Deal Brokered by Brazil, Turkey
Iran has agreed to transfer 1,200 kg of its low-enriched uranium to Turkey within a month in return for higher-enriched nuclear fuel for a medical research reactor.
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Thai Army Clashes with Protesters
Thai army opens fire on the supporters of the Red-shirt opposition movement die in Bangkok killings more than 25 people.
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