Investigators say the Dutch royal family were the target of the car which ploughed into crowds during the Queens' Day holiday parade in Apeldoorn.

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A car which ploughed ...   more »

An estimated 20 percent of all mobile phones in sub-Saharan Africa are thought to originate from Chungking Mansions, an iconic Hong Kong complex
that's become synonymous with small-scale globalisation undertaken by entrepreneurs.


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Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will partner with
Italy's Fiat, in a plan designed to allow a leaner company to emerge within 30
to 60 days

With Chrysler's future hanging in the balance, ...   more »

The Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis of North America is a pure
parasite. During the breeding season it is very promiscuous,
mating quite randomly and not forming lasting pairs. The female
lays her egg in the nest ...   more »

A U.S. government security chief who went to Mexico in advance of Obama's visit contracted the N1H1 virus -- but he has since recovered.

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The White ...   more »

The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Sean Penn's
divorce, Britney's new concert dates, and Tyra's stalker convicted.


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Oscar-winner Sean Penn has filed for a legal separation from ...   more »

My Armageddon - Part II
Author: RibOne

I hope you managed to catch part I. But don't worry if you
missed it, the rest of the story is the most stirring!

Day 10. Thursday 20th ...   more »

Italy is awaiting an announcement on a deal between auto giants Fiat and Chrysler that could catapult them into fifth place among the world's car
producers.

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Italy awaited ...   more »

Where to Locate Royalty Free Sound Effects
By Sharon Housley


Royalty-free sound effect libraries contain thousands of sound effects that can be licensed for specific uses. A customer who uses royalty-free sound effects, as opposed ...   more »

The World Health Organisation says that the number of laboratory-confirmed
cases of swine flu has risen to 148, with new cases expected to be confirmed
during the day.

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Tips on Traveling to Mexico
Author: Terry Miller

Mexico is a nation that almost everyone should attempt to visit
at some point in their life. Full of fun, excitement, beaches,
and fiestas, Mexico has become ...   more »

ARMONK, N.Y., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Addressing the rapid pace of information technology transformation across all industries, IBM today announced new social technology enhancements to developerWorks, to help software developers more easily work together on ...   more »

Rate Now Exceeds Native-Born, a Change From Recent Past

WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies finds that immigrants have been harder hit by the recession than natives. ...   more »

Launches Contests Designed to Engage With, Give Back, and Say “Thank You” to AMD Customers and Fans

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMD (NYSE: AMD) today kicked off activities to recognize 40 years of innovation in the semiconductor ...   more »

President personally popular; proposals & appointees aren't

WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent CNN/Opinion Research Poll shows that President Obama continues to enjoy 63 percent approval rating. His cabinet choices and their proposals are ...   more »

Should Gift-giving Among 21st Century World Leaders Get a Remix?
U.S. gifting expert suggests heads of state choose gifts that celebrate their nations' culture, people and spirit

PARKERSBURG, W.Va., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Author and ...   more »

Fat activists in New York say momentum is gaining for more rights for people who are obese. The internet has a big role to play in increasing
awareness and sense of community among overweight people.

...   more »

Measuring Glycemic Index of Your Food
Author: Bogumil Gizewski


You have probably been hearing a lot about the glycemic index,
unless you have been living under a rock these last couple of
years. But do ...   more »

A happy looking Gibson and new girlfriend arrive on the red carpet
at the premiere of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."


Two weeks after his wife filed for divorce, Mel Gibson hit the town with
his new ...   more »

EU centre-right political parties gather in Warsaw ahead of June's European Parliament elections. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, among those attending, says he expects to see economic recovery in 2010.

WARSAW, POLAND (APRIL 29, 2009) ...   more »

In his 100th day in office, President Obama tells a packed White House press conference of progress on economy, Iraq and the government's support in the flu virus.

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (APRIL 29, 2009) ...   more »

Here Are Some Things To Consider Before Switching IT Providers
Author: Nick Pegley


Perhaps you're training a new staff member or changing over to
a new vendor? Are you making a change in your IT ...   more »

How Good Grape Growing Impacts Wine
Author: Caroline Silverstone


Where and when grapes are grown can affect the way they taste
when made into wine. As you probably know, there are many
different varieties of ...   more »