Relief falls far short in Myanmar, aid organizers say
No helicopters. Almost no boats. Floods and fallen trees on the roads. Nations:[Denmark] Activities:[2008 Myanmar Cyclone] 2008-05-09 Protesters across the world condemn Iraq war
Thousands of protestors marched against the Iraq war in Los Angeles on Saturday as part of a global day of action that drew huge crowds in London and smaller protests elsewhere in Europe and Canada. Nations:[Canada][U.K.][Sweden][Norway][Denmark][Vietnam] People:[Gordon Brown][Tony Blair][George W. Bush][Tom Cruise] Activities:[Anti-war Movement][Vietnam War] 2008-03-16 Turkish planes bomb rebel positions
Turkish warplanes and helicopter gunships reportedly attacked positions of Kurdish rebels along its rugged border with Iraq on Wednesday, as Turkey's military stepped up its anti-rebel operations. Nations:[Iraq][Turkey][Denmark] People:[Jalal Talabani][Condoleezza Rice] Activities:[Turkey Kurdish Conflict] 2007-10-24 European cities tackling climate change
When this quiet city in southern Sweden decided in 1996 to wean itself off fossil fuels, most people doubted the ambitious goal would have any impact beyond the town limits. A few melting glaciers later, Vaxjo is attracting a green pilgrimage of politicians, scientists and business leaders from as far afield as the United States and North Korea seeking inspiration from a city program that has allowed it to cut CO2 emissions 30 percent since 1993. Nations:[Denmark][Sweden][U.K.][Spain][France][Colombia] 2007-10-14 Nasdaq to acquire OMX in Borse Dubai deal
Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. and Borse Dubai have reached a deal under which Nasdaq will take over Nordic bourse operator OMX AB, while Borse Dubai acquires just under 20 percent of Nasdaq and 28 percent of the London stock exchange. Nations:[Sweden][United Arab Emirates][Latvia][Finland][Denmark][Lithuania] 2007-09-20 Arctic ice melt opens Northwest Passage
Arctic ice has shrunk to the lowest level on record, new satellite images show, raising the possibility that the Northwest Passage that eluded famous explorers will become an open shipping lane. Nations:[Canada][Denmark][Norway][Russia][Sweden][Netherlands] 2007-09-15 Brazil thrash China as Norway stumble
Brazil thrashed China 4-0 on Saturday to dent the home team's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals as Australia snatched a late draw against former champions Norway. Nations:[Brazil][Australia][Denmark][Norway][China][New Zealand] Activities:[2007 Women's Soccer World Cup] 2007-09-15 Bin Laden tape: timing over substance
Osama bin Laden's latest message is a hodgepodge of anti-capitalist vitriol, impassioned Islamic evangelism and what can best be described as a twisted attempt at reconciliation: Join us, or we'll kill you. Nations:[Denmark][Iraq] People:[Osama bin Laden][Nicolas Sarkozy] 2007-09-08 Bin Laden plans to release new video
The first new images of Osama bin Laden in nearly three years will be released ahead of the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, al-Qaida's media arm announced, a move that would end the terror mastermind's longest period without a message. Nations:[Germany][Pakistan][Denmark] People:[Osama bin Laden] 2007-09-07 3 terror suspects arrested in Germany
Three suspected Islamic militants were arrested for allegedly plotting "imminent" and "massive" attacks on the Ramstein Air Base, a major U.S. and NATO military hub, and Frankfurt's busy international airport, German authorities said Wednesday. Nations:[Germany][Denmark][Pakistan][Spain][Lebanon][Belgium] People:[Angela Merkel] Activities:[Islamic Terrorists] 2007-09-05 Denmark arrests 8 terror suspects
Denmark's intelligence service early Tuesday arrested eight Islamic militants linked to leading al-Qaida figures, and said the suspects were plotting an attack involving explosives. Nations:[Denmark] Activities:[Islamic Terrorists] 2007-09-04 US upstage China to book Olympic berth in style
The United States women's team booked their Olympic berth in style on Sunday, upstaging 2008 Games hosts China to earn their ticket to Beijing during qualifying at the world gymnastics championships here. Nations:[Spain][Romania][Italy][Germany][Denmark][North Korea] People:[Alicia Sacramone][Shawn Johnson][Anastasia Liukin][Ksenia Semenova] Activities:[2008 Beijing Olympics] 2007-09-02
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