Loretta Duchamps
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Rhino Poaching in South Africa Worst Ever
In 2009, 122 rhinos were illegally killed, and in the first week of 2011, already five rhinos have been lost.
German Economy Increases by 3.6 Percent in 2010
Last year’s rebound marks the strongest growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since German reunification in 1990.
Saudi Woman Jailed for Severe Abuse of Indonesian Maid
A Saudi woman was sentenced to three years in prison by the Summary Court in Medina on Sunday for brutal physical abuse of her Indonesian housemaid, according to the Saudi Gazette.
Dozens of African Migrants Drowned Off Yemen Coast
About 80 African migrants are feared to have drowned off the south Yemeni coast after their two boats capsized.
Bomb Damages Athens Courthouse (Video)
A bomb blast damaged a court house in Athens Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported, according to the local news agency Athens News.
Woman in Spain Faked Own Kidnapping to Test Husband
Spanish woman has been arrested for faking her own kidnapping.
Students in Venezuela Protest Against University Law
Thousands of students protested in Venezuela’s Caracas against a law that strengthens the power the government has over universities.
Snow in North Europe Disrupts Travel
France, Germany, and the U.K. were counted among the severest affected areas.
Drug War Death Toll in Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez Hits 3,000
The Mexican drug violence continues as the death toll rises to 3,000 this year.
HIV Treatment: Stem Cell Transplant Cures Man of AIDS
A man with AIDS went through a Stem Cell transplant treatment and now appears to have been cured of both AIDS and leukemia.
