My News Roundups
Short summaries of the top global news. Petros Dawit has contributed 9, including:
Osama Bin Laden: Al-Qaeda releases posthumous message
A recording purported to have been made by Osama Bin Laden shortly before he died has been released by al-Qaeda.
Chelsea Coach Carlo Ancelloti's Job Under Review
Last year, Ancelotti guided the Blues to a Premier League and FA Cup double. However, the Italian is set to end this campaign trophyless, following Sunday's 2-1 league defeat at Manchester United. Chairman Roman Abramovich is searching for a replacement.
Ugandan Gay Activist Wins Award
Ugandan gay activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera has been given the prestigious Martin Ennals rights award. She won for her courage and speeches against homophobia.
Prime Minister Steven Harper re-elected in Canada
Steven Harper's Conservative Party won a majority of the votes leaving the left-leaning New Democratic Party runners up. The Conservative Party won 167 of the 308 votes. The New Democratic Party (NDP) claimed 102 seats, while the Liberals took 34.
BP sues Transocean for 40$ billion dollars
BP is suing Transocean, the owner of the oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico last year, for $40billion (������£24.37billion) in damagesSeparately, BP sued the maker of the rig's blowout preventer, alleging the device which failed to s
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