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”

• North Korea talks seen unlikely to end arms stalemate

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obamas envoy for North Korea makes a rare visit to the reclusive communist state on Tuesday pursuing a mission analysts say has little chance of breaking the stalemate over Pyongyangs nuclear arms program.
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• Two Rwandan peacekeepers killed in Darfur: U.N.

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Two Rwandan peacekeepers were shot dead and three wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed them close to a market in Sudans strife-torn Darfur region on Friday, their force said.
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• The jobs numbers | Michael Tomasky

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  This is the big news item of the day, I suppose: an actual decrease in the unemployment figures , and a pretty substantial revision downward in the numbers of the past two months. Dean Baker writes: On the whole, this report is much better news than what we have seen since the decline accelerated last ...
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• Egypt Nile ferries collide, 80 believed missing

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  CAIRO (Reuters) - Two Nile river passenger ferries collided on Friday in northern Egypt, and close to 80 people were reported missing, security and ambulance sources said on Friday.
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• Egypt Nile ferries collide, 80 believed missing

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  CAIRO (Reuters) - Two Nile river passenger ferries collided on Friday in northern Egypt, and close to 80 people were reported missing, security and ambulance sources said on Friday.
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• Becky Griggs lost over 200 pounds through exercise & proper nutrition

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New York, Dec 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Becky Griggs can be an inspiration to millions of people on this planet, because she has successfully lost over 200 pounds through proper nutrition and exercise. And today, instead of being an over-weight and sluggish person she is a personal trainer, with a personal story that can ...
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• Paris museums close doors

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  Tourists caught in middle of strike battle between French workers and government Peering through the glass into the darkened hall of the Pompidou Centre, Linda Lawson and her son, Daniel, didnt like what they saw. Instead of the bustle they had expected from Europes largest modern art collection, they were greeted ...
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• Missing Jameshia Conner found dead

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Chicago, Dec 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 12-year-old girl Jameshia Conner who was missing since 15th November, has been sadly found dead. According to reports, Jameshia Conner was last seen on a CTA bus on November 15th, when she was going home to her parents.When she didn’t reach home till early morning, at about 3 [...]
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• world cup draw live stream: world cup draw live online !!

  
  Newspost Online — Authority: 597
  The draw was done by FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke with Ms. Theron, .The Fifa World Cup draw has been conducted and groups have been made.  Hollywood Superstar Charlize Theron and Football icon David Beckham started the ceremony.and here are the 8 groupsGroup A: SOUTH AFRICA, MEXICO, URUGUAY & FRANCEGroup ...
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• Richard Holbrooke denies attempt to bypass Karzai

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  Obama envoy in Afghanistan derides as bullshit a Guardian report that he wants install a high representative in Kabul President Obamas special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke has denied a Guardian report that he is pushing for the establishment of a new post of "high representative" in Kabul, ...
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• China wants to set up factories in Africa

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  President of World Bank says Beijing interested in developing manufacturing base and boosting economy The Chinese government has shown "strong interest" in setting up factories in Africa, helping the continent develop a manufacturing base and boost its economy, the president of the World Bank said today. While most ...
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• Iran rejects IAEA transparency demand on atom sites

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said it will provide the U.N. nuclear watchdog with the bare minimum of information about its plan to build 10 new uranium enrichment plants, a stance sure to stoke Western suspicions about its atomic agenda.
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• No new Russia-U.S. arms pact yet as treaty expires

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  MOSCOW (Reuters) - The presidents of Russia and the United States on Friday pledged to keep working for a deal to reduce arsenals of Cold War nuclear weapons, as an existing treaty expired, but did not announce any new agreement.
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• Suicide bombers kills scores at Pakistan mosque

  
  Reuters — Authority: 793
  RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a mosque and two other militants fired on worshipers near Pakistans military headquarters after Friday prayers, killing at least 40 people, including army officials.
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• Rachel Maddow calls out those who could put a stop to Uganda’s anti-gay bill

  
  Inside, Looking Out — Authority: 123
  Rachel Maddow did some in-depth reporting last night on Uganda’s anti-gay bill, calling out those who inspired it, and those who might have the influence to stop it. Watch: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy
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• US Allies Pledge More Troops for Afghanistan

  
  American News World — Authority: 171
  25 NATO countries and other contributors to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan have pledged about 7,000 additional troops to supplement new U.S. force commitment to Afghanistan.
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• The Other Afghanistan Surge: Contractors

  
  American News World — Authority: 171
  While the media focuses on the number “30,000” (as in the number of new troops being sent to Afghanistan ), an even larger number has widely been ignored: 100,000.
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• CIA Increases Drone Attacks as Obama Quietly Expands War in Pakistan

  
  American News World — Authority: 171
  
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• Large Petroleum Products Market Participants Storing Distillates at Sea, Distorting the Demand Picture

  
  American News World — Authority: 171
  
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• Iran ‘Bought Masses of N.Korean Arms’

  
  American News World — Authority: 171
  Iran has imported piles of North Korean-made conventional weapons, the Washington Post reported Thursday, even though both countries are under UN sanctions over their nuclear programs.
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