‘General News’ Archives
Freshen up your French
Among the many web pages offering free language courses, the BBC's language section might be one of the better. It offers free syllabus, vocabulary list, grammar and pronunciation tips and challenges. The site also has a learning log and a guide to track your progress. Check it out.
10 or more dead after Israeli raid on convoy
A convoy carrying aid, in defiance of the Israeli blockade of the Gaza-strip, was raided by Israeli marines Monday. At least 10 are thought to be dead. Injured activists have been flown to a hospital in Haifa, according to Israeli media. At least three of the boats in the convoy were sailing under the Turkish flag. The raid is believed [...]
Germany won Eurovision Song Contest 2010
19 years old, Lena Meyer-Landrut won the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the hit Satellite. Turkey, Romania and Denmark followed behind Germany, which will host next year's finals for the first time since 1983. Congratulations Germany.
Bear Markets Friday
Negative development on Spain's credit rating and the U.S. adopting a new tax on oil to finance clean ups after oil spills, were some of the news sending global stock markets down on Friday. Commentators seem to agree the markets will stay volatile throughout this summer. Which way will markets turn Monday?
