It's over 13 years since Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed.

Now a civil trial in New York will judge whether oil giant Royal Dutch Shell had any involvement in the hangings of Saro-Wiwa and ...   more »

A British retailer of clothing designed to protect the wearer from knife slash attacks says sales for children and teachers are increasing

As concerns about record levels of knife crime increase in the United Kingdom, ...   more »

Grammy award winner Kanye West writes a book of aphorisms

Story Grammy winner Kanye West has his own book out- a little collection of aphorisms that he attributes to his incredible success.
West partnered with ...   more »

An angry passer-by pushed a Chinese man who was attempting suicide, off a bridge as he caused a five hour traffic jam. Both of them are facing legal charges.


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A white tiger mauls its South African keeper to death in a New Zealand zoo.

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Human rights activists and Burmese dissidents protest in Asia demanding the immediate release of pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, facing charges of breaking the terms of her house arrest.


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Over 150 are arrested following acts of civil disobedience by those protesting the California ban on gay marriage upheld by a state court on Tuesday.

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By Julie Fuimano, Personal Development Expert & Success Coach



Have you ever had an argument? It's a silly question, for sure. Everyone
has. You know, in that moment, when you're so sure that you're right, ...   more »

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South Africa's economy declines an annualised 6.4 percent, putting it into its first recession in 17 years.

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South Africa's economy has suffered its sharpest contraction in a ...   more »

Nigerians in oil rich Ogoni are hopeful about the court case brought against oil giant Shell in New York.

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Brazilian authorities arrest suspected international communications chief for al Qaeda, keep him under wraps due to security concerns.

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Brazil's federal police have arrested a high-ranking al ...   more »

A collection of objects belonging to French mime Marcel Marceau to be auctioned off this week to pay off his debts. One of his daughter says the French state should have preserved the collection and ...   more »

Myanmar's state television shows diplomats and journalists are allowed to observe the trial at Insein Prison where opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi stands trial on charges of violating terms of her house arrest.


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Following several North Korean missile tests, the United Nations Security Council discusses options to end North Korea's nuclear program.

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At the United Nations, major powers considered tougher action against North Korea ...   more »

A part of Times Square is shut down to traffic giving more reign to pedestrians who can now lounge in chairs taking in the lights and billboards.

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Opponents of California's gay marriage ban say they are saddened and disappointed by the state's Supreme Court ruling backing the measure.


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California's Supreme Court backed ...   more »