Category: News For Kids
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Lake Antartica’s Drilling Project terminated
It took British scientist Martin Siegert 16 years to start exploring the ancient lake that was hidden for millions of year. After the lake was discovered in 1996, Prof Siegert set up a team to start the drilling of the lake. But the project suffered quite a few setbacks. First the boiler broke down which halted the drilling. When the…
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A Dozen Tornadoes Hit US
US Gulf coast was hit by more than a dozen tornadoes. For thousands it was dark Christmas as they were left without power. Alabama and Oklahoma were badly affected by the storm. The powerful winter storm turned roads across the Midwest into icy traps. The worst might not be over yet.
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Pope’s Christmas Message
Like every year, Pope delivered his Christmas message to the world in front of thousands of pilgrims in St Peter’s Square in Vatican city. According to catholics, Lord Jesus chose St. Peter as the first Pope. Pope means “father”. The Pope is the leader and the father figure of the Church family. Pope Benedict XVI is the…
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Copahue Volcano Erupts
The Copahue volcano lies on the border of Chile and Argentina. The volcano is ejecting ash and gas since Saturday. Alert of highest level has been sounded to nearby areas in both countries due to increased volcanic activity.
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Italy to have A New Prime Minister Soon
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s has resigned from the top post. President Giorgio Napolitano had to dissolve the parliament as other parties, including those of ex- PM Silvio Berlusconi withdrew its support to the government. This means that general elections will be held in the country soon to decide on a new leader.
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Floods in UK
There have been flash floods in many parts United Kingdom including England, Wales and Scotland. Flash floods are unusual in England. Flash floods happen when due to incessant rain, rivers water level rises fast and eventually reaches the ground. According to the Environmental Agency, the unexpected weather is going to last a few more days.…
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Sachin Tendulkar retires from One Day Cricket
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from one day cricket. In his 23 year old career, the talented cricketer has played 463 ODIs, scored 18,426 runs and made 49 centuries. Each of them is a world record. “I have decided to retire from the One Day format of the game. I feel blessed to have…
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Brazil preparing for 2014 FIFA World Cup
Brazil is supposed to host FIFA world cup in 2014. The country has already started preparing for the event. The Castelao Arena in Fortaleza, after some major renovation, was inaugurated by Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff . The stadium is capable of holding 65,000 spectators. The largest South American country, has to prepare 12 stadiums throughout the country for…