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Syrian Rebels Proclaim 'Battle Of Damascus'

Syrian rebels said they shot down an army helicopter Tuesday as they battled government forces backed by air power and artillery in the fiercest fighting to hit Damascus yet.

Fukushima Radiation's Effects Estimated In New Study

Scientists modeled the spread of radioactive material from the site of a nuclear accident in Japan and predict that health effects will be higher than some officials have acknowledged.

TV’s Most Powerful Moments? Kate Middleton Beats JFK In New Study

The second tower of the World Trade Center bursts into flames after being hit by a hijacked airplane in New York in this September 11, 2001 file photograph.

The study, conducted by Sony Electronics and Nielsen television research, measured the most impactful moments in TV history based on participants' recollections of televised events. The results were compiled through an online survey of 1,077 adults selected at random by Nielsen, the company that measures TV ratings.

Cholera Resurfaces In Cuba After Half A Century

Three people have already died following a cholera outbreak in southeastern Cuba last week, with at least 50 more people contracting the life-threatening waterborne bacterial disease and around 1,000 people showing symptoms of infection.

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Here Are 25 Soldiers Who Became US Citizens On The Fourth

Four Filipinos, two Salvadoran women and a Palauan born in the tiny island republic in the middle of the Pacific Ocean were among the young men and women who chose to serve a country that had not yet recognized them as citizens -- until this Fourth of July.

CBGB Music Festival: 5 Historic Clubs That Rival The Punk Palace

Old-school punkers may argue that CBGB's influence could never be surpassed, but we thought it worth mentioning that other venues were similarly historic.

Nissan US Car Sales Soar In June

Nissan Motor Co. (Tokyo: 7201) June U.S. car sales rose 28.2 percent on gains for almost every model in the Nissan lineup.

Renesas Electronics To Cut 5000 Jobs To Save $550 Million

Renesas Electronics Corp (TYO: 6723), a leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, said that it is letting go 5000 employees in an effort to restructure the organization and bring the company back to black.

15 Years After Handover, Hong Kong Is Still Uneasily Chinese

The Fragrant Harbor was passed from British to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997. Today, it's still torn between its Western-style freedoms and the Beijing model.

Map Of The World's Earthquakes Plots Every Temblor Since 1898

A map of the world's earthquakes that plots every temblor with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater since 1898 is surprising scientists for a number of reasons.

Happy Social Media Day: Facts, Figures And The Impact Of Social Networks

Social Media Day is being celebrated around the world today on Twitter, Facebook and at meetups around the world.

Spain Vs. Italy: Euro 2012 Final Prediction, Preview: Will The Azzurri?s Dramatic Journey Have A Happy Ending?

A full preview and tactical breakdown of the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy/

Japan's Industrial Production Plunges In May

Japan's industrial production declined in May from the previous month, according to data released by the Trade Ministry Friday.

Comedy Central Developing Shows With Anthony Jeselnik, Amy Schumer

The two comics, who made their name on Comedy Central's roasts, will each star in their own shows on the network.

Japan Retail Sales Growth Slows Down In May

Japan?s retail sales growth slowed down in the year to May compared to April indicating that private consumption is getting affected by the faltering global economic conditions.

Ann Curry Likely To Announce 'Today' Exit Thursday

It's an open secret Ann Curry will be replaced on the Today show. She'll announce her exit Thursday morning.

Firemen clean up debris at a factory which was damaged by an earthquake in Ninglang county

4 Dead, 100 Injured As Earthquake Rocks China

An earthquake of 5.7 magnitude hit a remote mountainous terrain in southwest China Sunday, leaving at least four people dead and over 100 others injured, Chinese authorities said Monday.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and US President Barack Obama

Is Europe Making Japan Unsafe For US Investors?

Japan's gaping trade shortfall with the EU could exacerbate its fiscal woes by worsening its debt situation and subjecting Japanese government bonds to rising yields in the face of mounting market fears and increasing skepticism among U.S investors.

Japan Orders Restart of Two Nuclear Reactors Disregarding Protest

Japanese Premier Yoshihiko Noda on Saturday announced the restart of two nuclear reactors, for the first time since the closure of all of country's nuclear power plants following last year's Fukushima crisis, disregarding the widespread public opposition to nuclear power.

Japan?s Industrial Production Declined 0.2% In April: Revised Data

Japan's industrial production declined in April from the previous month, according to the revised data released by the Trade Ministry Thursday.

Le Bon Voyage - How Haitian Migrants Help Their Nation's Recovery

Not every Haitian immigrant to the United States completes the dangerous journey to get there, but those who do can have a surprising effect on the quality of life upon the island of their birth.

World?s Most Expensive Cities For Expats In 2012 [SLIDESHOW]

Though rents went down, grocery bills shrank and companies trimmed their workforce after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Tokyo edged past Angolan capital Luanda to become the world?s most expensive city for expatriates in Mercer?s 2012 survey.

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