Workers at the World Trade Centre site in New York have discovered the hull of a ship thought to have been used to fill in the Hudson river and extend lower Manhattan in the 18th century. Archaeologists hope to retrieve the vessel by Thursday night.
Today's edition of Web News looks back at some of the most memorable events on the Web in 2009, with a small anthology of the year's most popular videos, and a top ten list of the most pirated films.
From video games to business IT applications and social networking – 2009 saw huge strides in the evolution of technology we increasingly take for granted.
Has 2009 been a hit or a miss for French President Nicolas Sarkozy? On the one hand, his approval ratings hit new lows, and the aftermath of the financial crisis remains a real headache. On the other hand, most observers agree that the opposition still fails to present a unified front. A look at some of the ups and downs of Sarkozy's political year.
From a Green coalition gaining momentum in European parliamentary elections to debate on national identity to controversies surrounding Jean Sarkozy and Frédéric Mitterrand, here is a look back at the year’s highlights in French politics.
To get a better view of what lies ahead, FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the year that saw financial news move from the business pages to the front page. One positive effect: we are all now experts on recessions and stimulus packages.
From Usain Bolt's amazing record to the return of Lance Armstrong to controversy over a South African runner's gender, FRANCE 24 looks back on the year in sport.
The disputed Iranian presidential election and its violent aftermath, the death of pop icon Michael Jackson, the H1N1 outbreak and the Copenhagen climate summit are just some of the major events that shook the world this year.
The decade that started Jan. 1, 2000 and ends Dec. 31, 2009 saw a number of neglected stories that did not grab the headlines but were nevertheless significant events. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the overlooked events of the Noughties.
2009: The Year in Review 
