-Kosovo was declared a nation on Sunday. The European Union approved this declaration. Serbia and Russia have not accepted.

-Blu-Ray has beaten HD-DVD in the race for a new format of video player technology.

-Space shuttle Atlantis returned safely after a twelve-day mission

-Jordan was late for lunch.

-Fidel Castro, self-appointed president of Cuba, announced his returned his retirement after 49 years earlier this week.

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