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”

• Indonesian ferry sinks; 29 dead, most survive

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  JAKARTA (Reuters) - An overloaded ferry sank in bad weather off Indonesias Riau islands on Sunday, killing 29 people, while 245 passengers survived the accident, officials said.
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• Wiley Drake lifts call for ‘imprecatory prayer’…

  
  Sola Dei Gloria — Authority: 508
  A former Southern Baptist Convention officer who made headlines in June when he said on national radio that he was praying for Barack Obama to die now says he wants to see the president live long enough to stand trial for treason. Wiley Drake, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Buena Park, Calif., issued a ...
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• Pakistani militant group an intractable Indian foe

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistan-based militant group that attacked the Indian city of Mumbai a year ago remains an implacable Indian foe and could strike again despite Pakistani efforts to rein it in.
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• Romanian president leads in poll first round

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  BUCHAREST (Reuters) - President Traian Basescu led by a slim margin in the first round of Romanias presidential election on Monday and was set to face leftist leader Mircea Geoana in a December 6 run-off, official partial results showed.
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• China quake activist jailed for three years

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese dissident who tried to help victims of last years Sichuan earthquake was jailed for three years on Monday on charges of illegally possessing state secrets, his wife said, decrying the sentence as "revenge."
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• China quake activist jailed for three years

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese dissident who tried to help victims of last years Sichuan earthquake was jailed for three years on Monday on charges of illegally possessing state secrets, his wife said, decrying the sentence as "revenge."
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• We cannot allow this foul insurgency to triumph | Julian Glover

  
  Comment is free | guardian.co.uk — Authority: 162
  If we scuttle away from Afghanistan we will inflict horror on its people. The wrong people will win: in three years they might not There is a low shelf deep in the stacks of the London Library that holds the sad story of this countrys engagement with Afghanistan . Its dusty contents come alive in the claims of ...
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• Adam Lambert Delivers On Promise Of ‘Sexy’  Adam Lambert American Music Awards 2009

  
  Barcelona Reporter — Authority: 162
  But, good to his word, the man with the silver nail polish and the golden glint in his eyes brought the "sexy" vibe he promised at Sunday nights American Music Awards. |Adam Lambert Delivers On Promise Of Sexy Adam Lambert American Music Awards 2009Adam Lambert Delivers With Lady Gaga smashing glass and wearing ...
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• Iraqi parliament fails to reach election deal

  
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  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi parliament on Sunday failed to resolve an impasse threatening to delay the countrys election in January, which could affect the U.S. militarys plans for a partial pullout next year.
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• Nestlé may enter race for Cadbury

  
  Australian Food News — Authority: 513
  Speculation is mounting that Nestlé will enter the race for Cadbury as Hershey looks to make an initial offer and Kraft considers raising theirs - which has been lambasted by Cadbury as “derisory”.Swiss-based Nestlé will be able to fund a bid, but whether they wish to take on a confectioner at a time when they ...
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• Deal Will Turn a Los Angeles Hospital Private

  
  OncoBlog — Authority: 151
  [ NYTimes ] The role of public hospitals in America has been remarkably consistent over the decades, in spite of health care policy debates, insurance trends and shifting medical advice. They were... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Romania president voting

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  Romanians voted for new admiral on Sunday, acquisitive to end a administration crisis that threatens a euro 1.5 billion ($2 billion) IMF accommodation their country badly needs to affluence a aching recession.Both Admiral Traian Basescu and his capital rival, above Foreign Abbot Mircea Geoana, declared the acclamation ...
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• Hundreds protest Iranian presidents Brazil visit

  
  Kansas City Star: Kansas State University — Authority: 840
  BRASILIA, Brazil | Hundreds of Brazilians are protesting the impending visit of Iranians president, citing his calls for Israels destruction, his governments controversial nuclear activities and his declarations against homosexuals.
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• American Music Awards Winners 2009 - Full Winners List of 2009 American Music Awards

  
  Barcelona Reporter — Authority: 162
  But the AMAs, though technically an awards show, have traditionally been more about performances than statuettes, and last night’s offerings didn’t disappoint |American Music Awards Winners 2009 - Full Winners List of 2009 American Music AwardsAmerican Music Awards Winners 2009: Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga Dazzle; ...
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• Saudi troops killed in Yemen rebel clashes: report

  
  Reuters — Authority: 817
  DUBAI (Reuters) - Three Saudi soldiers were killed and an unspecified number wounded as they fought to stop new cross-border raids by Yemeni rebels, the Saudi-owned daily Asharq al-Awsat reported on its website on Sunday.
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• Forced into slavery

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  Hu Xiaojiao was watching an undercover report about forced labour at a brick kiln in the midst of a slavery scandal in China two years ago when she saw her missing adult son in the video. “I rushed to the factory, but my son was not there any more
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• Warning issued as fires sparked

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  Hundreds of residents in eastern? Australia were on alert yesterday as out-of-control wildfires fanned by soaring temperatures and windy conditions threatened properties. A bushfire emergency warning, the highest level of alert, has been issued for those living in the New South Wales towns of Rylstone, Kandos and ...
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• New war of words

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  A commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said that air defence forces would “annihilate” Israeli warplanes if they attacked the Islamic republic, as the forces began five days of war games. The manoeuvres are aimed at practising responses to simulated attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities
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• City seized during assault

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  At least 14 people were killed yesterday in fighting between rival Somali Islamist militia battling for control of the southern town of Afmadow, witnesses said. The Al Qaeda-inspired Shebab fighters attacked the Hezb al-Islam militants and took control of the town located 100km north of Kismayo, a key port city in ...
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• Pupils back to school

  
  All World News - PakMahfil.com — Authority: 460
  Afghan children returned to school wearing medical face masks yesterday after a three-week closure ordered by the government to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. Schools will be open for 20 days so pupils can sit exams before closing for the winter holiday, Education Ministry spokesman Attah Mohammad Qaneh said at ...
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