Carnival goers flock to Notting Hill

Update: The Notting Hill Carnival ended up drawing close to 850,000 people this year.  More than 200 of them were arrested over the two-day festival.  NowPublic contributor LotusFlower also covered...

Australia, Asia first to welcome 2008

As North America revs up for New Years parties other parts of the world are already revving down. "Millions of revellers rang in the new year with fireworks and parties stretching into the wee hours of 2008,...

Love Parade lost? Berlin may not grant permit

The popular parade--which originated after the fall of Berlin Wall--may not see their license renewed for this year. The city says they plan to, but organizers, who haven't heard anything from the city...

Fireworks company admits failing to ensure public safety

A COMPANY responsible for the firework which ploughed into a crowd of Bonfire Night revellers at Wicksteed Park has admitted failing to ensure public safety. Kimbolton Fireworks have been fined a total of £18,000 and ordered to pay £30,000 legal costs after admitting a...

Two dead after bombs explode in Thai capital

"BANGKOK - A series of bomb blasts rocked the Thai capital late Sunday, killing at least two people and capping a year of unrest in the country. There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the bombings,...

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