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Floods affecting five states in northeastern Brazil have left hundreds of thousands homeless and have taken 44 lives.

Wikinews reports on mothers from around the world, some happy and some in despair, celebrating Mother's Day this year.

Just after 2 p.m. EDT (1800 UTC) Tuesday, the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off above Florida on its two day journey to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to embark on repairs.

The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission is investigating claims that the United States used white phosphorus bombs in an attack against Taliban militants on May 4. The attack is reported to have killed over 100 civilians.

Residents of Moscow celebrated Victory Day, a holiday commemorating Russia's triumph over Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. Military parades and fireworks were part of the day's festivities.

A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, May 11, 2009: United States reports third death from H1N1 swine flu and Boston trolleys crash.

Asbestos victims seeking their retribution payment of $350 million from the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund are approaching the Australian government following an admission from James Hardie compensation fund trustees stating they are unable to pay the victims in lump sums due to the recession.

Eight past singers from eight different countries talk to Wikinews about their favorite Eurovision moments, what advice they give to the performers this Eurovision week, and who they think will take home the grand prize.