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Swine Flu: Worst is over

The influenza AH1N1 the virus that has claimed the lives of 19 people in Mexico is on the decrease according to the Federal Health Minister, Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos the El Universal reported.

U.S. records first Swine Flu death in Texas

This first swine flu death in the U.S. has been confirmed in Texas with the death of a 23 month old toddler, this is first death of its kind to take place outside of Mexico.

Swine Flu: California declares state of emergency

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency to tackle the swine flu outbreak in the most populous U.S. state.

Flu fears dampen talk of tentative world recovery

Fears that any tentative green shoots in the global economy could be trampled by a deadly outbreak of swine flu put markets on edge on Monday, after world policymakers said over the weekend that a recovery could begin later this year but plenty of downside risk remained.

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Italian woman dies in the midst of a right-to-die debate

On Monday a 38-year-old woman who ignited a fierce right-to-die debate that convulsed Italy and dragged in the Vatican died after spending 17 years in a vegetative state.

New Rubik's Cube, 360

New Rubik's 360, is not a cube. Two-time British Cube-solving champion Dan Harris, 24, from Gorleston, Norfolk, has tested Rubik's 360 on the Sunday Telegraph.

World's biggest snake discover

Researchers have found fossils of the world's biggest snake ever from northeastern Colombia, a behemoth that stretched 42 to 45 feet long, reaching more than 2,500 pounds from nose to tail tip.

Small, hot earth-like planet discovered

A small, hot earth-like planet has been discovered by astronomers led by the French Space Agency using the COROT space telescope, detected outside the Solar System, which has a surface to walk on.

Octuplets born at the same time are doing well

The Worlds second octuplets live are doing well after a Californian woman gave birth to eight babies at the same time, in Los Angeles, CA on Monday.

President Obama's speechwriter has Maxim Model girlfriend

Jon Favreau Obama's Speechwriter Girlfriend, Alejandra Campoverdi, is a White House deputy chief of staff assistant and also a Maxim Model is working with him at the White House.

Neil Gaiman's 'The Graveyard Book' wins Newbery

The horror by Neil Gaiman won the top prize for children's literature: The 2009 John Newbery Medal Monday, according to the American Library Association.

German crash-lands car on church roof

A German motorist missed a bend in the road, broke through a barrier and hurtled up a bank, crash-landing on a church roof in eastern Germany, police said on Monday.

Scientists: Obesity 'Virus' Spreads like common cold

Obesity can be caught as easily as a common cold from other people's coughs, sneezes and dirty hands, scientists said Monday.

Helicopter crash in Iraq kills four

On Monday two U.S. helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, killing four American troops.

George Eisenhart Crushed By Monster Truck

George Eiisenheart, a promoter for the Motor Sports Monster Truck and Thrill Show has died Saturday Night from injuries in an accident at an event in Madison, Wisconsin.

Israel promises to defend soldiers accused of war crimes

Several Israeli soldiers may be charged with war crimes resulting from civilian deaths in the Gaza strip and for this a legal team will be in place to defend them, the nation’s Prime Minister said Monday.

Schools re-open in Gaza

On Saturday tens of thousands of children picked up their school bag once again and headed for school.

Suicide bomb in Somalia kills 22

On Saturday a suicide car-bomb attack near an African Union peacekeepers' base killed 14 people in the Somali capital.

Miss World Finalist Mariana Bridi da Costa Dies from infection

Miss world Finalist Mariana Bridi da Costa whose feet and hands were amputated due to an infection has died Saturday after struggling for weeks against the illness.

Obesity related problems seemingly affect sleep

According to HealthDay News, new studies show that three conditions often linked to obesity have also been tied independently to sleep apnea.

Why Europe can't live without Russian gas

The European Union lives relying on Russia for one-quarter of its gas supplies. If supplies are for some reason cut, many parts of Europe are left to shiver in the cold.

Missile attacks kill 18 in Islamabad

On Friday two suspected U.S missile attacks claimed the lives of 18 people in Pakistan just east of the Afghan border.

Miss World Brazil finalist has hands and feet amputated

20-year-old, Brazilian model and Miss World Brazil finalist Mariana Bridi Da Costa, is fighting for her life after her hands and feet was amputated.

China milk crisis; two people condemned to death

A Chinese court sentenced two men to death and a dairy boss to life in prison Thursday for their roles in producing and selling infant formula tainted with melamine, a deadly industrial chemical added to watered-down milk in order to fool inspectors and increase profits.

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