Israel celebrates 60th anniversary JERUSALEM (AP) staged its 60th birthday bash with fireworks, air force flyovers and a great sense of pride Thursday, but also with uncertainty   >> read more

Spain claims $500m

MADRID, Spain (AP) laid formal claim Thursday to a shipwreck that yielded US$500 million in treasure, saying it has proof the vessel is Spanish   >> read more

Berlusconi sworn in

ROME (AP) Italy’s Premier Silvio Berlusconi was sworn in Thursday to head his third government.   >> read more

Cyclone survivors battle malaria

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) – Reports of malaria outbreaks and diarrhoea in Myanmar’s low–lying areas hardest hit by a disastrous cyclone   >> read more

I’m taking nothing for granted

WASHINGTON (AP) Obama is trying to win over superdelegates and says he’s not taking the Democratic presidential nomination for granted.   >> read more