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Nigerian Victims Can Sue Pfizer In US Courts

A few hours ago the US Supreme Court gave a ruling allowing Nigerian families to sue pharmaceutical giant Pfizer over the testing of an antibiotic on their children. Pfizer had appealed to the Supreme Court after the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals had agreed to let the compensation claims proceed in US  courts. The victims [...]

Russian ‘Spies’ Arrested In US

Ten men and women have been charged in the US for acting as foreign agent, allegedly for the Russian intelligence services. The suspects have allegedly posed as ordinary citizens, with many of them living as married couples for years. Their goal was to be ‘Americanised’ and mingle in circles to befriend US officials. All of [...]

China Backtracks On Yuan Pledge

In a surprise move, China has pegged the Yuan at its highest level in five years, having previously given assurances that it would make the uncompetitive currency more flexible. In recent times, China has faced increasing international pressure to allow its currency to fluctuate. The US has strongly argued that the weak Yuan gives Chinese exporters an [...]

Oil Spill Clean Up Cost Reaches $2.65 Billion

BP has revealed that the cost of cleaning up the oil spill off the Gulf coast has now reached $2.65 billion. The figure includes spill response, containment, relief well drilling, grants to Gulf state and claims costs. The oil giant is now spending approximately $100 million to resolve the ecological and economic disaster. Incoming Tropical Storm [...]

US Supreme Court Backs Gun Rights

The Supreme Court has extended the federally protected right to keep and bear arms to all 50 states of the US and is the second major ruling on gun rights over the past three years. Despite opposition of the city of Chicago, four supreme court justices and gun control groups, the decision was hailed by [...]

Destroyed England Return Home

The England football team are on their way back to the UK after being humiliated out of the World Cup by Germany. The team looked very tired and demoralised after they arrived through security at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport. Although their Manager Fabio Capello has mentioned that he still wants to remain the head of [...]

G20 Nations Agree On Deficit Cuts

Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada have agreed to cut their national budget deficits without hindering economic growth. The Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, who hosted the summit stated that the richest nations were expected to halve their deficits in three years. However, this was met by scepticism to many correspondents as such a deal [...]

Paedophiles Target Wikipedia

An investigation by US news station Fox News has revealed a loose worldwide network of paedophiles has been using the popular encyclopedia site to draw in others into their world. Chat room posts show explicit activity by paedophiles who are aiming to get certain articles edited to normalise paedophilia and gather new recruits into their [...]

Pound Reaches New Heights Against Euro

The pound has hit a 19 month high against the Euro amidst Eurozone debt concerns. It hit 1.22, its highest since the financial meltdown began in November 2008. With the perceived risk of Greece defaulting on its debts, there is a continual sense of worry about Europe’s debt crisis. This subsequently caused the leading stock [...]

Jackson’s Glove Fetches $190,000

A crystal-studded glove of late pop legend Michael Jackson has fetched $190,000 (£126,000) at a US auction. The glove worn by Jackson during his 1984 Victory tour was part of a lot that totalled just under $1 million on the night. Julien’s Auctions had the pleasure of being hosted at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas [...]

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