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”

• Obama says U.S. will pursue plane attackers

  
  Reuters — Authority: 638
  KAILUA, Hawaii (Reuters) - A wing of al Qaeda claimed responsibility on Monday for a failed Christmas Day attack on a U.S.-bound passenger plane, and President Barack Obama vowed to bring "every element" of U.S. power against those who threaten Americans safety.
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• North Korea says US man arrested for illegal entry

  
  Reuters — Authority: 638
  SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Tuesday it had detained a U.S. citizen who entered its territory, apparently confirming a report that an American activist crossed into the state to raise awareness about Pyongyangs human rights abuses.
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• North Korea says U.S. man arrested for illegal entry

  
  Reuters — Authority: 638
  SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Tuesday it had detained a U.S. citizen who entered its territory, apparently confirming a report that an American activist crossed into the state to raise awareness about Pyongyangs human rights abuses.
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• Texas Tech Suspends Coach Mike Leach

  
  i-live videos — Authority: 166
  Texas Tech αναστέλλει Coach Mike Leach Texas Tech ανασταλεί Mike Leach Δευτέρα, ενώ το σχολείο διερευνώνται καταγγελίες από τον δέκτη James Αδάμ και την οικογένειά του για το πώς αντιμετωπίζεται ο ...
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• Northern Ireland MP who made anti-gay remarks to stand down

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Iris Robinson speaks publicly about long battle with severe depression after series of operations A Northern Ireland MP, who made headlines last year for her anti-gay remarks, yesterday said she was suffering from serious depression and cited ill health as a reason for leaving public life. Iris Robinson was elected ...
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• Charlie Sheen’s Wife: He Threatened to Kill Me

  
  i-live videos — Authority: 166
  Σύζυγος του Charlie Sheen: απείλησε να με σκοτώσει τη γυναίκα Charlie Sheen έχει πει Aspen αστυνομία το δράστη της καρφώθηκε πάνω σε κρεβάτι, βάλτε ένα μαχαίρι στο λαιμό της και την απείλησε ...
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• Northwest Flight 253 terrorist Abdulmutallab told FBI: There are more bombers coming

  
  Barcelona Reporter — Authority: 160
  ABC News reported this morning that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab told FBI agents that other operatives are being trained in Yemen and would soon attack.| Northwest Flight 253 terrorist Abdulmutallab told FBI: There are more bombers comingThe underpants bomber who planned to bring down an airliner on Christmas Day has ...
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• The Daily Habit: Culture

  
  The 115- Fear and Loathing in America: Random Babble from the Red-Eyed Counterculture — Authority: 137
  Cao Cao’s Tomb Uncovered http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091228/ap_on_re_as/as_china_general_s_tomb
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• Obama vows to ‘keep up the pressure’ on terrorists

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  President Obama warned Monday that the United States would respond aggressively to terrorism such as last week’s botched attempt to blow up a U.S. airliner.
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• 25,000 Passengers Hit By Delays At British Airports

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  
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• The CIA (Al-Qaeda) Claims Responsible For Plane Incident

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack on a plane about to land in the United States, saying it was in retaliation for alleged U.S. strikes on Yemeni soil.
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• Arab Dictatorships Take 4 of Top 5 Spots in Purchase of U.S. Weapons and Services

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  Most of the leading buyers of American military hardware in 2008 had two characteristics in common: they speak Arabic and their governments are opposed to democracy and basic freedoms.
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• Yves Rocher, natural cosmetics pioneer, dies at 79

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  The business world of France has paid tribute to Yves Rocher, who grew a global cosmetics empire out of the concept that plants could be used in beauty treatments, after he died in Paris on Boxing Day, aged 79. Founder of the brand that carries his name, he set up his business at a local level in 1959, focusing its ...
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• Anthrax found in drums used at UNH

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  Concord – The state has ordered the immediate closure of the United Campus Ministry building in Durham. A woman who attended a drum circle there is hospitalized in critical condition.
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• US Holiday Sales Rise

  
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• Profile in Courage: Wangdu, Tibetan AIDS activist/NGO Worker; Political Prisoner

  
  Cplash - The Citizen Journalism Site — Authority: 158
  Wangdu Age: 41 AIDS activist/NGO Worker; Political Prisoner Wangdu is a former Project Officer for an HIV/AIDS program in Lhasa run by the Australian Burnet Institute that developed resources to educate Tibetans about HIV. He is originally from Dechen Township, Taktse County, around 25 kilometers east of Lhasa. Wangdu ...
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• Colts Fans Unhappy With Starters Being Pulled

  
  i-live videos — Authority: 166
  Colts Fans δυσαρεστημένος με Ορεκτικά being τράβηξα Οι οπαδοί Indianapolis Colts είναι δυσαρεστημένοι με την απόφαση της ομάδας για να τραβήξει τα ορεκτικά κατά το τρίτο τρίμηνο του 29-15 ...
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• Ambulance To Obama’s Hawaii Home, Obama Leaves Golf Game

  
  Blogoncherry — Authority: 144
  President Obama abruptly cut short a golf game and an ambulance sped toward his family’s Hawaii vacation home after the child of a family friend suffered a minor injury.White House aides said the quick departure from the golf course had nothing to do with national security or a threat to the president’s safety.CNN ...
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• Rhode Island Daily Lottery

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Monday were: 2-3-1-4
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• Rhode Island Daily Lottery

  
  American News World — Authority: 170
  The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Monday were: 2-3-1-4
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