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Scientists on Thursday said that satellite images of Arctic sea ice show that it is melting at a near-record pace.

Scientists have identified an emerging "superbug" strain of salmonella that is highly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, or Cipro, often used for severe salmonella infections, and say they fear it may spread around the world.

Authorities said on Wednesday they have dismantled an online bulletin board allegedly used by 600 people around the world to trade graphic images and videos of child sex abuse.

U.S. authorities said on Wednesday they have dismantled an online bulletin board allegedly used by 600 people around the world to trade graphic images and videos of child sex abuse.

U.S. officials called it the largest prosecution of people who participated in an online child exploitation enterprise operated for the purpose of promoting child sexual abuse, disseminating child pornography and evading law enforcement.

A recent study published on Wednesday suggests that two strains of Salmonella are resistant to multiple antibiotic treatment drugs as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to ground turkey.

The buzz around biofuels is not new but the ability to measure the toxicity of these fuels much before production levels are standardized, could definitely save the environment.

Michael Phelps will need to rely on the same turn of speed that brought him home in the semi-finals on Friday if he is to retain his 100 meters butterfly title at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Ryan Lochte capped a golden day for the United States when he overhauled a flying French 4x200 meters freestyle team to ensure the Americans won their fourth successive title in the event at the world swimming championships on Friday.

There is no link between cell phone use by children and brain cancer, a new European study concluded. Repeated studies in adults have also failed to find a direct relationship.

A team of Swiss scientists investigated more than 350 children aged between 7 and 19.

Perry Chen was working in the New Orleans' music industry when he faced a cash-crunch during the city's JazzFest. He wanted to bring a European musician to perform at the festival but couldn't raise the money. A decade later, other artists are now reaping the benefits of Chen's brainstorm: online fundraising site Kickstarter.

Ryan Lochte's victory in the mens' 200 meters freestyle at the world swimming championships Tuesday not only allowed him to emerge from compatriot Michael Phelps's shadow but could set up a mouthwatering 'Race of the Century - Part Two' at next year's London Olympics.

If Anders Breivik were not a mass killer he would have been an academic of quite some substance -- it is with commanding flair that he flits from one philosopher to another in his raving 1500-page thesis against multiculturalism in Europe, the idea of political correctness and the perceived Islamization of Europe. His thesis contains some of the most potent and abrasive tirades against multiculturalism to this date. Drawing on his conviction that an Islamic colonization of Europe is taking place...

The design aims to reduce the rush at public places

The world Santa Claus Congress 2011 is being celebrated in Copenhagen

Was the Friday blast at Norway's political HQ a political act?

A new measure, signed into law by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, classifies beer as alcohol, limiting its sales at unlicensed kiosks and banning sales between certain hours.

Rory McIlroy, the 22-year-old golfer who captured the US Open title last month, and is said to be in a close friendship with the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark.

Google Maps now has come up with live traffic info in 13 additional European countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland.

Liverpool are on the verge of completing a deal for Stewart Downing after agreeing a fee with Aston Villa for the 26-year-old.