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[21 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Neda revitalizes Iranian protesters over Twitter

A young woman, who could only be identified as “Neda”, became the cornerstone of Iranian protester adrenaline when videos of her dead body in Tehran were circulated within the net, most notably through the Twitter network.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Greenland imposes self-rule, first step towards independence

The Arctic island Greenland, in their latest motion towards independence from Denmark, has announced that they will be now be implementing self-rule, following a referendum on greater autonomy in November. The motion will allow Greenland greater authoritative and possessive powers to its natural resources.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Lambert : unofficial album does not reflect the music I currently work on

A small indie recording label is planning to release an unofficial Adam Lambert album containing material that the American Idol runner-up co-wrote before his run on AI.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Obama to Iran : stop all violent and unjust actions

On a statement last Saturday, US President Barack Obama had called on Iran to “stop all violent and unjust actions to its own people”, despite the current turmoil surrounding the region due to its electoral tensions.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
US reporter manages to escape Afghan captors

A US reporter managed to escape the Taliban compound where he has been held since he was abducted last year, reports say.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Spain vs. South Africa FIFA Confederations Cup 2009

After second-half goals from David Villa and Fernando Llorente, Spain earned its record 15th straight victory with a 2-0 win over host nation South Africa in Bloemfontein.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Iraq vs. New Zealand FIFA Confederations Cup 2009

Iraq failed to do what they needed to do to move ahead to the semi-finals as they drew 0-0 with New Zealand. The Asian champions could have advanced with a win but they crashed out of this tournament without scoring a single goal.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Air France pays $24,500 to victims’ families

Air France will pay the amount of 17,500 Euro (approximately $24,500) as initial compensation to each family of the victims from the crash of Flight 447.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Schwarzenegger jet performed emergency landing

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s private jet had to take an emergency landing in Los Angeles last Friday, when the pilot reported seeing smoke coming from some of the cockpit’s controls, reports have said.

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[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Is 3-D holographic TV next?

Television’s gone from black and white to color to high definition. So is 3-D holographic TV next?

Odd + Weird »

[20 Jun 2009 | Comments | ]
Coffin Couch lets you enjoy the comfort of the afterlife

If you have always imagined having names such as Lestat, Armand, Marius or Pandora… then buy this sofa!

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