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NoKor Hails Kim Jong Un as New Leader

A top official in North Korea has confirmed that Kim Jong Un, the youngest son of Kim Jong Il, was hailed as the next leader of the socialist country, the APTN reported on Friday. Continue reading

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Leadership Row Could Split Somalia’s Top Militant Group

The Associated Press (AP) on Friday told that Somalia’s most powerful armed group, the Al-Shabab, is now on the brink of a major split following a rift between the top two leaders of the group. Continue reading

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Israel to Amend Controversial non-Jews Citizenship Oath

Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu is now pushing for the amendment of the loyalty oath to all non-Jewish citizens. However, the Israeli Prime Minister faces a tough hurdle in the form of foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman, considered as one of the hardliners against the policy. Continue reading

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GM to Recall 4,000 Cadillac over Steering Problem

Some 4,000 Cadillac sold in the United States and China were being recalled by General Motors following investigations that faulty power steering could lead to engine fires. At least one incident has already been reported. Continue reading

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“Ultrathin Carbon” Discoverers Wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Two Russia-born scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research and groundbreaking experiments on the uses and extraction process of graphene, a type of carbon material, which is the strongest material known to mankind. Continue reading

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Sludge-torn Hungary Villages Demand Compensation

Authorities ordered immediate investigation of the massive sludge that has destroyed three villages in Hungary, killing at least four people and injuring more than 120 people, and left hundreds of residents displayed — many of them suffered from burns due to chemicals in the sludge. Continue reading

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Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab Globally This Year

Samsung Sets Apple Inc. as its Next Target Samsung Electronic is now eyeing to launch the new Galaxy Tab tablet computer globally by the end of this, in an effort to compete directly against the market dominant Apple iPad. Dubbed … Continue reading

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