Jail For Pirate Bay Founders : Swedish Court Ruling

All three of the men behind the Pirate Bay have been sentenced to prison, although their terms have been reduced from those initially handed down by the lower court. Fredrik Neij was sentenced to 10 months in prison, Peter Sunde to eight months and financial banker Carl Lundström to four months. In addition, the court of appeal increased the compensation the defendants are required to pay up to 46 million kronor (Around $6.57 million). Lawyers for the entertainment industry had requested damages of 120 million kronor.

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Asian Games: Somdev Devvarman wins seventh gold for India in Tennis

Somdev Devvarman wins first gold for India in tennis in Asian games .defeated Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-1, 6-2 to clinch India's seventh gold at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

This Indian Tennis star had also won gold in doubles in pairing with Sanam singh on Monday.

In the men's singles semifinal match, showing a lot of spunk and fighting spirit, India's No 1 player Somdev came back from the brink to subdue Japanese rival Tatsuma Ito to reach the final on Monday.

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Cambodian Festival Stampede - More Than 330 People Dead : Pictures and Video

At least 339 people have been killed in a stampede during a festival in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. The crush happened on a bridge, as huge crowds gathered on a small island for the final day of the Water Festival.

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In Pictures - Shanghai Highrise Fire, China

At least 53 people have been confirmed killed in a fire that gutted a high-rise apartment in China's commercial hub Shanghai. The fire broke-out yesterday (15th November). Here we present some pictures of the fire tragedy.

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Miss Universe 2010 - Miss Mexico Grabs The Crown

The Miss Universe 2010 Pageant has been awarded to Miss Mexico on Monday night.

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, of Guadalajara, left behind other 88 women from six continents at the 59th annual pageant held in Las Vegas.

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Join The World Create History - Life in a Day - Lets Capture Our World On Camera

Every day, you, and other more then 6 million people view the world trough their lens of eyes. Each new day you do, you see, you get to know something new. You see people romancing in streets, you see children playing and doing crazy stuff in parks, you go to work, you meet new people, you learn new things, you do some extra ordinary stuff you never did before, you help the neighborhood girl to get her cat back, who is sitting on a tree, you help an old grandma cross the road etc etc..  Ever imagined all these things happening in your life on one single day, can be featured in a movie? Keep reading to know how.

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Fifa world cup 2010 Closing Ceremony sets the scene

Football fans around the world are glued to their televisions tonight as Spain and the Netherlands do battle in Johannesburg for a first-ever world title.

However, while the FIFA World Cup Final is unquestionably the main course on South Africa's menu this evening, supporters have also been treated to a spectacular starter. Less than two hours before the grand finale, a sell-out crowd inside Soccer City Stadium as well as an audience of hundreds of million across the globe were wowed by a colourful ceremony to celebrate the successful conclusion of a memorable first FIFA World Cup on African soil.

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India On Strike - How Proper Is It To Go On A Strike?

India is on strike. Yes the whole country is on strike. People are protesting on streets, shops, schools transport everything is closed. Reason? Price hike on petroleum products. The government have told that they have hiked the prices due to increased prices in international market. India imports 80% of petroleum from foreign countries. So any hike in international market affects the domestic prices. The government have also said that they are facing loss as prices are not that high as they should be. Even after the price hike, the government is facing loss. But the question is, how proper it is to set the whole country on strike?

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Petroleum Price Hike - India To Remain Shut Tomorrow

The central government of India recently hiked petroleum price again. Moreover, the government also lifted the control on price hike and allowed petroleum companies to hike or reduce the prices as per the international prices. The UPA government have already hiked the prices many times in last six years of its ruling. The people of India are furious on government for often price hikes. All the opposition parties have joined together this time and have announced all over India close-down.

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In Pictures: FIFA Worldcup South Africa 2010 Opening Ceremony. Part 2

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In Pictures: FIFA Worldcup South Africa 2010 Opening Ceremony. Part 1

The First Ever FIFA World Cup Held In South Africa Had A Grand Opening On Friday. Here I Present Some Of Opening Ceremony Photographs. Have A Look.

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Deepak's Parasitic Twin Removed From His Chest

Some Days Ago I Posted an Article About Deepak Kumar Paswan Who Was Born With A Parasitic Twin Growing Out Of His Chest And His Parents Needed Donation For His Operation. Today Deepak's Operation Was Successful At A Hospital In Banglore, India.

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Israeli Navy Intercepts Rachel Corrie Gaza Aid Ship

Israel has intercepted the latest aid ship attempting to break its blockade of the Gaza Strip, activists say.

Israeli officials have not commented on the latest claims, but they had earlier warned they would not let the Irish-owned MV Rachel Corrie reach Gaza.

The confrontation comes days after Israeli troops stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, leaving nine people dead.

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World In Pictures: Crazy Asian Railway Journeys

 

Here Is A Collection Of Some Craziest Railway Journeys In Different Countries Of Asia. I Bet You May Never Want To Travel Like This! Checkout The First "World In Pictures" Collection..

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The Island Of The Dolls – Mexico

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A world renowned tourist destination is “La Isla de la Munecas”- a Spanish name which means the Island of the dolls. This Island of dolls is situated in Mexico and as the name suggests, one expects to see a beautiful world which will leave an everlasting impression. But the reality is exactly opposite and very harsh when one discovers the thousands of mutilated ugly dolls hanging from every tree on the island.

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Indian Octoboy Deepak Kumar Cries For Help

When Deepak Kumar Paswan was born with a parasitic twin growing out of his chest, doctors warned he wouldn't live more than a few days. Incredibly, he survived and despite having seven limbs he appears perfectly healthy today.

But while he is worshipped as a God by some in his village, the tragic eight-year-old is terrified of going out alone after being attacked by an angry mob who fear he brings bad luck. And now he's desperate for surgery to remove his dead twin so he can start to live a normal life.

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Chernobyl Radiation Horror For Ukrainian Mom

 

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Tragic Veronica is the latest victim of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that has robbed her of her sight and friends and without urgent help eventually her life.

Her face has distorted so badly as a result of the radiation that hit her home village of Korosten in the Ukraine that doctors in the country now say there is no hope of saving her life if she stays there.

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