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168-year old British newspaper closes amid scandal
News of the World, a 168 year-old British newspaper and a subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, issued it's final articles as the newspaper's staff assembled for the paper's last…
Republic of South Sudan recognized by Sudan ahead of celebrations
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir announced on Friday the country’s official recognition of the new Republic of South Sudan, the world’s 196th country and 193rd member of the United Nations.…
Space Shuttle program ends with flawless launch
After 30 years and 135 missions, residents and visitors to Florida’s Space Coast witnessed the red glare of the Space Shuttle’s main engines during its final successful launch on Friday.…