Fighter jets shadow an unresponsive plane that went on to crash in Greece. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty to almost 2,000 offenses related to the disaster in Cyprus. » Full story
After eight years, the 9/11 attacks have been remembered in New York City, at the site of the former World Trade Center. Other memorial services were held at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. » Full story
An investigation has blamed the design of a bolt assembly as well as maintenance procedures for the fire and explosions that destroyed this jet in 2007 » Full story
Aircraft and water vessels from the French and Brazilian militaries were searching the Atlantic after an Airbus A330 Air France disappeared over the ocean on June 1. Pictured here is the approximate route that the plane is predicted to have taken. » Full story
On May 26, U.S. President Barack Obama chose Sonia Sotomayor, a United States Court of Appeals judge, as his first nominee to the United States Supreme Court. » Full story
A court in Sweden found at least four administrators of the file-sharing site The Pirate Bay (TPB) guilty of being "accessories to copyright infringement" on Friday, April 17. Pictured here are protestors demonstrating on the first day of the trial. » Full story
The world's least expensive car, the Tata Nano, has been launched in India. It will go on sale in April, and will start delivery in July. The automobile costs only 100,000 Indian rupees, or just under US$2,000. » Full story
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the 146-year-old Seattle newspaper, made its final print edition on Tuesday, March 17, before becoming an online-only news agency. Pictured here are the headquarters of the newspaper. » Full story
An adult son allegedly murdered his mother yesterday afternoon in suburban Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Police suggest after committing the second-degree offense, he carjacked a van, and drove to rural Port Hope, later driving back towards Brampton. Seen in this photo is a police officer guarding the backyard, while a mobile police command centre is on scene.
On February 25, a Boeing 737 registered to Turkish Airlines crashed at Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. At least nine people were killed and a further 80 injured. » Full story
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Comet Lulin on January 28 merges data acquired by Swift's Ultraviolet/Optical and X-Ray Telescope. At the time, the comet was 99.5 million miles from Earth. » Full story
A small explosion blew out the windows of a local cigarette store in Pleasant Hill, California. This is the fourth time in the last year that the store has had arson related troubles. The owner, Joe Banga, has decided to sell off the store because of this latest attack. January 22, 2009. » Full story
South African cricketer Hashim Amla in Adelaide, preparing for a one day match with Australia. Amla scored 80 runs not out, taking South Africa to victory in a batting partnership with AB de Villiers Photo: January 25, 2009, article: January 28. » Full story
Australian pro cyclist Allan Davis prepares to start the Tour Down Under. Davis won the six day road race. Photo: January 18, 2009, article: January 27, 2009. » Full story
Location map, showing Zigana on the Black Sea coast in the north east of Turkey
Screenshot of nocussing.com hacked by 'Anonymous' at 9:26 a.m. (Eastern time) January 21, 2009. Site went back to normal at 10:42 a.m. the same day. Article: January 23. Fair use image » Full story
Israeli munitions, white flames, and smoke that human rights group say indicate the use of white phosphorus. Video still: January 11. Article: January 23. » Full story
A small explosion blew out the windows of a local cigarette store in Pleasant Hill, California. This is the fourth time in the last year that the store has had arson related troubles. The owner, Joe Banga, has decided to sell off the store because of this latest attack. January 22, 2009. » Full story
Secretary of State-Designate Hillary Rodham Clinton is being sworn in as the next Secretary of State after approval of her nomination. Her husband and former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, holds the Bible. Photo: January 21, 2009 Article: January 22. » Full story
Singapore Slingers John Fitzgerald. The Slingers are planning to confirm participation in the new ASEAN league shortly. Photo: January 5, 2009. Article: January 21, 2009 » Full story
Credit: Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo, U.S. Air Force [4]
U.S. service members prepare for the 56th United States presidential inauguration rehearsal in the west steps of the United States Capitol Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2009. Photo: January 11, 2009 Article: January 20, 2009 » Full story
A US Airways Airbus A320, Flight 1549, has made an emergency landing in the Hudson River after a failed attempt to take off near Manhattan. Passengers exit the plane onto the wings. January 15, 2009 » Full story
A US Airways Airbus A320, Flight 1549, has made an emergency landing in the Hudson River after a failed attempt to take off near Manhattan. Rescue ships surround the sinking aircraft. January 15, 2009 » Full story
Heavy rain, combined with melting snow from a previous storm, have caused the US state of Washington to issue the largest evacuation order in the history of the state. January 8, 2009 » Full story
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