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Tornado death in U.S. state of Mississippi climbs to seven

The death toll of a tornado touched down earlier Saturday in southern U.S. state of Mississippi has climbed to seven, officials said.

Turkey denounces Obama´s accusation on massacre

Turkey´s foreign minister has denounced a statement by US President Barack Obama that the massacre of Armenians during the First World War was one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.

U.S. urges more voice for developing countries in IMF

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Saturday called for reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that would give more voice to emerging markets and developing countries.

Tornado strikes Southern U.S., kills 2

A tornado touched down Saturday in Southern U.S. state of Mississippi, killing at least 2 and damaging around 20 houses.

Mexico slams U.S. state´s immigration law

Mexico on Friday criticized governor of the southern U.S. state of Arizona, Jan Brewer, for signing into law a controversial immigration bill.

Environment polluted as US oil platform sinks

A US oil platform which has burned for more than a day after a massive explosion has sunk into the Gulf of Mexico, risking a major oil spill there. The chances that the 11 workers still missing can survive, are fading.

Bipartisan tensions ease as U.S. financial reform inches toward vote

With a softening tone in the debate between Democrats and Republicans over U.S. financial reforms, some of the most sweeping proposals in decades might soon be made into law.

Earth Day celebration recognizes city´s environmental leadership in Chigago

Chicagoans gathered Thursday at Daley Plaza to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, which is dedicated to enhancing awareness and appreciation for the earth´s environment.

4 alleged U.S. spies shot dead in NW Pakistan

Suspected Taliban militants killed four persons accused of being U.S. spies in North Waziristan tribal region, northwest of Pakistan, officials said Friday.

UN to impose new sanctions against Iran soon: U.S. vice president

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United Nations will announce new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program soon.