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The reality that the nation is indeed in recession and that the downturn may well be prolonged sent Wall Street plunging. Recession in US Declared Bernanke: Economy to Remain Weak

Venice suffers worst flooding in 22 years

Venice suffered its worst flooding in 22 years on Monday as water in the Renaissance city stood more than 1.5 metres (five feet) deep before beginning to recede.

Thai protesters reinforce siege of airports

Anti-government protesters reinforced their siege of Bangkok's two airports Monday as the country struggled to provide temporary accommodation to more than 300,000 stranded travelers and arrange to reach them to their destinations.

150 whales die in stranding off Australian coast

Deepening Financial Turmoil

Financial turmoil in the United States is taking toll on the global economy as the crisis spreads.

Kim Jong-il visits air force base

The terrorists who attacked India's financial capital had no links to any government, Pakistan's president said Monday amid claims that at least one of the gunmen belonged to a banned Pakistani militant group.

Arabian, Jewish children study together

A photo of 2 little girls and a reunion in Congo