World News

The term "world news" refers to any news story that has a global relevance or interest. This information is usually presented by large media corporations such as BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), CNN, ITN, SBS and SKY NEWS.

Traditionally, world news has been broadcast via television. More recently, it has found a home on the internet on a 24 hour basis. The topics can range from the latest breaking global economic breakdown, to solar energy and related energy topics, to the latest toy to make a global impact on people's lives. Additionally most major broadcasting centers host a piece on sports, vacations and trip planning, especially during popular holidays and summer.


World news is very popular with bloggers, because by nature, it affects all of us. The MSNBC blog, hosted by the team at MSNBC news, is a typical example of the sites available under this topic search. The presentation is of the highest quality with links to other countries and illustrations of the most colorful items of recent news headlines.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “World News”

• Britain probes new claims of abuse by troops in Iraq

  
  Reuters: Funds News — Authority: 826
  LONDON (Reuters) - Britains defense ministry said on Saturday it was investigating fresh complaints that its troops had abused prisoners in Iraq.
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• Iran student gets 8 yrs over post-election protests

  
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  TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian court on Saturday sentenced a student who took part in protests following Irans disputed presidential election this year to eight years in prison, a website reported.
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• Iran student gets 8 yrs over post-election protests

  
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  TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian court on Saturday sentenced a student who took part in protests following Irans disputed presidential election this year to eight years in prison, a website reported.
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• Suicide bomber kills 7 in Pakistans Peshawar

  
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  PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Saturday, killing seven people, police and hospital officials said.
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• Suicide bomber kills 7 in Pakistans Peshawar

  
  Reuters: Funds News — Authority: 826
  PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Saturday, killing seven people, police and hospital officials said.
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• Suicide attack kills 10 at NW Pakistan checkpoint (AP)

  
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  AP – A suicide car bomber killed 10 people, including four children, Saturday at a police checkpoint on the outskirts of the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, in the latest in a string of militant attacks targeting the city, officials said. Read more from the original source: (AP)"> ...
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• LA Galaxy Book Place In MLS Cup Final After 2-0 Win Over Houston Dynamo

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comLA Galaxy Book Place In MLS Cup Final After 2-0 Win Over Houston Dynamo:David Beckham moved a step nearer to a Major League Soccer title as the Los Angeles Galaxy overcame two floodlight failures and a stubborn Houston Dynamo defence to reach the MLS Cup final. The Galaxy ...
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• College Football Saturday LIVE On Twitter

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comWatch Saturday’s college football games develop on Twitter right here on HuffPost. Do you know a tweeter who’s perfect for one of these lists Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comWatch Saturday’s college football games develop on Twitter right here on HuffPost. ...
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• Ron Artest Making MOVIE About His Life

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comArtest, a Lakers forward, said in an interview Friday with FanHouse he’s making a movie about his life. He said he made sure to touch upon the Nov. 19, 2004 brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills in order to “kind of spice up the movie a little bit.” Full Story And ...
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• UN to provide over $18 million to help farmers

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comKARACHI: At least 25,000 poor rural households in Pakistan are expected to benefit from $18.3 million in funding from the U.N. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that will help them maximize crop yields Full Story And Original ...
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• Asia to lead economic rebalancing: IMF

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comSINGAPORE: The head of the International Monetary Fund is calling on Asia to play a leading role in guiding the global economy to a new, more sustainable path for growth. “This is not only appropriate, given Asia’’s economic weight in the world, but also necessary, ...
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• Foreign exchange reserves reaches to $14.7 bn: Gilani

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comKARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said Pakistan’s real GDP growth was likely to remain close to the target of 3.3 per cent during the fiscal year (2009-10) and the foreign exchange reserves have risen from US 6 billion to $14.7 billion. Addressing the ...
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• Sugar mills plea for leniency on show cause notice: CCP

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comISLAMABAD: Sugar mill owners have requested for leniency on show cause notice, Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) officials said. The CCP has adjourned the hearing of show cause notice about alleged nexuses in sugar industries on the request of Sugar Mills Association. ...
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• Z Gorres,Z Gorres Latest Fight

  
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  Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.comZ Gorres,Z Gorres Latest Fight:Just as the nation was preparing for the megabout between Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, a nightmarish tragedy struck Filipino prospect Z “The Dream” Gorres after winning his fight Friday in Las Vegas (Saturday in Manila). ...
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• Blasts rip through Russian arms depot killing two

  
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  ULYANOVSK, Russia (Reuters) - At least two people were killed on Friday when a chain of explosions ripped apart a Russian arms depot on Friday, shattering windows for miles around and forcing the evacuation of 3,000 people.
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• World News Briefs -- November 14, 2009

  
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  U.N.: Yemens Civil War Spreads To Saudi Arabia -- CNN (CNN) -- Fighting in northern Yemen has moved into Saudi Arabia, forcing school closures and sending thousands fleeing, according to the United Nations. "Fighting has now spilled into Saudi Arabia, reportedly causing 240 villages to be evacuated and more than ...
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• Obama Leaves Tokyo, Headed For Summit In Singapore

  
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  TOKYO: President Barack Obama has left Tokyo after a two-day stay in the Japanese capital in the first leg of his four-nation tour of Asia. Obama left Tokyo on Saturday to Singapore, where he will attend an economic summit. After going to visit China and South Korea. His trip was delayed by one day so he could ...
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• 24 hours in pictures

  
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  A selection of the best images from around the world
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• Sri Lankan Military Chief Lashes Out at Govt

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 459
  COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Military Chief Lashes Out at Govt, Sri Lanka’s outgoing military chief accused the government of sidelining him on suspicion he was plotting a coup after leading the army to victory over Tamil Tiger rebels, according to his resignation letter obtained on Friday by The Associated Press. Sarath ...
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• Sri Lankan Military Chief Lashes Out at Govt

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 459
  COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Military Chief Lashes Out at Govt, Sri Lanka’s outgoing military chief accused the government of sidelining him on suspicion he was plotting a coup after leading the army to victory over Tamil Tiger rebels, according to his resignation letter obtained on Friday by The Associated Press. Sarath ...
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