Tens of thousands of children were victims of sexual abuse in Dutch Catholic institutions since 1945, a report says.
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Japanese Manufacturers’ Sentiment Turns Pessimistic Due To Strong Yen & Europe’s Debt Crisis
Manufacturing industries are the prime movers in Japan’s economic growth.
Former French President Chirac Found Guilty Of Graft & Corruption
Former French president Jacques Chirac has been found guilty of influence peddling, breach of trust and embezzlement between 1990 and 1995, when he ran ghost workers as mayor of Paris.
Lee Westwood Leads In The First Round Of The Thailand Golf Championship
World no. 3, Lee Westwood fired a sizzling 12 under par 60, to take a 5 shot lead in the first round of the Thailand Golf Championship.
Howard Stern Named New Judge On America’s Got Talent, Replaces Piers Morgan
Howard Stern will be the new judge on TV show ‘America’s Got Talent’, NBC announced today.
Corona Has To Face The Impeachment Proceedings At The Senate – Aquino
President Benigno Aquino III dared Chief Justice Renato Corona to face the impeachment proceedings at the senate which is the proper forum to defend himself to the charges thrown against him.
The Euro Fell Against Dollar & Other Major Currencies
The euro fell below US$ 1.30 dollars for the first time since 12 January. Against the British pound, one euro bought 83.85 pence, while the pound was worth 1.19 euros.
Angelina Jolie Wins Award For Her Film ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey’
Hollywood movie producers are honoring Angelina Jolie’s Bosnia war film ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey’ with a special award for its portrayal of social issues.
Novak Djokovic & Petra Kvitova, Both Players Named ITF World Champions
World no. 1, Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic closed their respective season, where both players being named ITF World Champions.
Singer Barry Manilow Undergoes Hip Surgery
Barry Manilow underwent surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips.