Commentary: 'Obama Takes A Big, Necessary Risk' On Middle East
Intellpuke: This commentary was written by Spiegel Online journalist Jess Smee under Spiegel's "The World From Berlin" column, which includes editorial comments by various German news organizations.
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World Cup mixed's team results
World Cup mixed's team results from Croatia on Saturday. 1. Americas 219 2. Europe 210 3. Africa 148 4. Asia-Pacific 134
World Bank Would Aim for Rapid Membership for Independent Southern Sudan
The World Bank would work to make a newly independent Southern Sudan a member “speedily,” paving the way for the undeveloped region to gain international financing it does not qualify for now, a top bank official said.
World's Fair 1939: Days of future past
The world doesn't seem to get as excited about World's Fairs any more. They still happen, according to the World's Fairs.com website. The Bureau of International Exposition, which sanctions them, has authorized World's Fairs to be held in China 2010 and Korea in 2012.
World Water Week opens in Stockholm
The World Water Week is opening in Stockholm on Sunday to last until September 11, the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) reported.
