Huge protests in support of opposition candidate Mirhossein Mousavi turned violent Monday when the hardline Islamic Basij militia fired on the crowds. The protesters think the election was stoled by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iran's Guardian Council will be holding a recount but if the recount favors Ahmadinejad then there could be renewed protests in Iran.
The families of Air France Flight 447 have been told they must abandon hope that anyone survived. The plane disappeared on a flight from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, France. 228 people were on board the plane which was an Airbus A330.
A powerful earthquake toppled over dozens of homes in Honduras and Belize on Thursday. One of the country's largest bridges collapsed. Xinhau says six people were killed and 56 were injured. The USGS lists the earthquake as a 7.3 magnitude quake.
Sky News reports that North Korea exploded a nuclear test underground. The test was recorded by organizations that measure earthquakes. The test was said to be as powerful as Hiroshima. The United States said they were given less than one hour's notice.
The BBC reports that swine flu could delay the Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims.
Egypt's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Ali Jumua, has called for a religious edict to decide how long the pilgrimage rites of the Hajj could be postponed.
At least two million people took part in the last Hajj, which falls this year in November.
More than 7,500 cases of swine flu have been reported worldwide.
The Hajj is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. If the swine flu is still a threat in November a large mass gathering like the Hajj would be an idea way for the virus to spread. You can find some swine flu resources here.
