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Newly Discovered Sensory Organ Helps Whales Grab Meals On The Go

By IBTimes

Scientists reported Wednesday that they'd found a new sensory organ in the jaw of a fin whale, which they think may help the animals coordinate jaw movements as they lunge toward a meal. (May 24)

The governments' man when creditors bay

By Reuters

If any other European countries were to follow Greece into a debt default, Athens can recommend a lawyer. (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: IRAQ, PORTUGAL, ARGENTINA, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA

How Rich Is Mark Zuckerberg? Wealthier Than Chad And 60 Other Countries

By IBTimes

As soon as Facebook went public Friday, co-founder Mark Zuckerberg became an instant multi-billionaire. (May 18)

MORE TOPICS: MARK ZUCKERBERG, FACEBOOK, GDP, KYRGYZSTAN, MALI, NIGER

National Defense Authorization Act Provisions Blocked By Federal Judge

By IBTimes

A federal judge has ruled that provisions of a new law authorizing the U.S. government to indefinitely detain citizens violate the First and Fifth amendments, undercutting the Obama administration's claim that the measures are constitutional. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: AL-QAEDA, COURT, WHITE HOUSE, NEW YORK, SOMALIA, LAWSUIT

Germany Faces Political Isolation

By Euro Pacific Capital

One month ago it appeared that Germany held the whip hand in its titanic struggle against those seeking to cure all economic ills with the snake oil of currency debasement. Now, it appears that the ground beneath its feet is being swept away in a flood of popular unrest and political exploitation. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, GERMANY, GDP, ELECTIONS

A Mother's Day Story: Save the Children Calls on World Leaders to End Preventable Child Death [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

Many parts of the world will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13. Meanwhile, in some unfortunate places, mothers continue to struggle just to find food for their children. (May 11)

MORE TOPICS: AFGHANISTAN, AUSTRALIA, SUDAN, MALI, NIGER

Mother's Day 2012 : Worst and (Best) Places to be Mother [SLIDESHOW]

By IBTimes UK

Prior to the International Mother's Day celebration, the humanitarian group, Save the Children has released its 13th annual State of the World’s Mothers report, listing the best and worst places in the world to be a mother. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: AFGHANISTAN, MALI, NIGER

New Zealand, Australia among the Ten Best Countries for Mothers to Raise Children

By IBTimes AU

New Zealand and Australia are among the most ideal country to be a mother, according to an international study. (May 08)

MORE TOPICS: AFGHANISTAN, UNITED KINGDOM, AUSTRALIA, SUDAN, DISASTERS, MALI

Belly of the Beast: Iceland's Thrihnukagigur Volcano Allows You to Descend Into Magma Chamber [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

The tour operators offer only 5-6 hours of visit to the volcanic region that also includes a walk on the lava field outside and allow them to stay inside the magma chamber for up to an hour. (May 02)

Manchester United Transfer Rumor: Red Devils Preparing Massive Summer Shopping List?

By IBTimes

If rumors are to be believed, English Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have prepared a hefty summer shopping list that will see the club spending big for bringing in desired players when the transfer window opens at the end of the current season. (May 01)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED