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France gets new president

France gets new president

(AP) France handed the presidency Sunday to leftist Francois Hollande, a champion of government stimulus programs who says the state should protect the downtrodden — a victory that could deal a death... (Continue reading)

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Google Welcomes the World To Thailand with Brand New Street View Imagery

Google Welcomes the World To Thailand with Brand New Street View Imagery

360 panoramic views of streets and top attractions in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket are now available on Google Maps for locals and tourists alike.... (Continue reading)

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Solar storm heads for Earth

Solar storm heads for Earth

AP - Earth’s magnetic field is about to be shaken like a snow globe by the largest solar storm in five years.... (Continue reading)

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Apple launches The new iPad

Apple launches The new iPad

APPLE has launched a 4G-capable iPad and a new Apple TV capable of playing high definition content.... (Continue reading)

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Russia election: Vladimir Putin celebrates victory

Russia election: Vladimir Putin celebrates victory

Vladimir Putin and his supporters are celebrating victory in Russian elections, that will give him a third presidential term after spending the last four years as the country’s PM.... (Continue reading)

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Oscars 2012: ‘The Artist’ wins for best motion picture

Oscars 2012: 'The Artist' wins for best motion picture

Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Artist” was named best picture at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.... (Continue reading)

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Adele top winner with 6 Grammys

Adele top winner with 6 Grammys

(AP) — Adele, who captured the world’s heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year.... (Continue reading)

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Environment agency becomes crunch issue in Rio talks

Environment agency becomes crunch issue in Rio talks

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is emerging as a hot issue in preparations for June’s Rio conference, styled as a once-in-a-generation chance to restore a sick planet to good health.... (Continue reading)

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Extreme weather to worsen with climate change

Extreme weather to worsen with climate change

(Reuters) – An increase in heat waves is almost certain, while heavier rainfall, more floods, stronger cyclones, landslides and more intense droughts are likely across the globe this century as the Earth’s... (Continue reading)

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Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011

Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011

Steven Paul Jobs, co-founder, chairman and former chief executive of Apple Inc., passed away Wednesday.... (Continue reading)

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Leila Lopes of Angola is crowned Miss Universe 2011

Leila Lopes of Angola is crowned Miss Universe 2011

Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if she could by stating it was her inner beauty and principles that counted most.... (Continue reading)

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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs is stepping down as the CEO of Apple and will be replaced by his righthand man Tim Cook. Jobs is considered the heart and soul of the company and is credited with bringing Apple back... (Continue reading)

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