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Putin Confirmed as Russian PM
Update: Vladimir Putin has been confirmed as Russia's new Prime Minister under President-elect (and Putin Protege) Dmitry Medvedev."A day after the new Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev was sworn in, his...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Microsoft builds new Beijing R&D center, plans to double research staff
" Microsoft will spend US$280 million on a Beijing research and development center and double its full-time R&D staff in China to 3,000 over the next few years, the Wall Street Journal reported. Microsoft China's chairman, Zhang Ya-Qin, said during the center's...Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson Get Married
It warms my heart to know that such talented and inspiring artists have found loving inspiration in one another. So cute! "US musician Lou Reed and his long-time companion Laurie Anderson recently married, the...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Oklahomans pause to remember victims of 1995 bombing
Before 9/11, there was the Oklahoma City bombings, which is still the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history. Today marks the 13th anniversary of the deadly attack. 168 people were killed in the...Opening Ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008
"Opening ceremony of IPL will be much more than the presence of some cricketers and BCCI officials. You can expect to see fire crackers. There will be some beautiful girls from USA who are experienced cheer leaders and who will try to entertain the audience. " Virginia Tech - one year later
It will forever be one of those events that you remember where you were when you heard about it. I remember I was back in Vancouver for my spring break from school and I was standing in my kitchen making a cup... Olympic Torch in Argentina
The demonstrations in Argentina were a little more subdued than we have seen in other cities so far. Anti-China demonstrations were surprisingly quiet and it was reported that some even left and went home... Washington D.C. Opens New Museum - NEWSEUM :: MAXINE
"NEWSEUM At Night - The museum is set to officially Friday, April 11, 2008. Image Credit: NEWSEUM PressroomWashington D.C. Opens New Museum - NEWSEUMThe nation’s capitol city, Washington D.C., plays host...
created by Edmund Jenks | 5 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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4806 views | 33 recommendations | 4 comments
San Francisco torch protests: some perspectives
The Dalai Lama has delivered some interesting comments since yesterday's protests in San Francisco; they surprisingly feature the phrases "shut up" and "I'm just a human." Despite the strong words, he does...
created by Rob Peters | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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685 views | 15 recommendations | 3 comments
MEPs to call for EU Olympics ban
The EU Parliament will call on European leaders to boycott the Olympics today. German chancellor Angela Merkel has already said she will not attend, and UK prime minister Gordon Brown announced today he will...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Gordon Brown not attending Olympics opening
Downing Street has confirmed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will not be attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics."However, he will be at the closing ceremony when the Olympic baton will be passed...Future of Olympic torch relay to be discussed
"The Irish Olympic Council has said the Irish team and its athletes will be taking part in the Beijing Olympic games regardless of any political or diplomatic boycott that could be staged.Under the Olympic Charter sport and politics always remain separate. The Irish Olympic... Joining The European Sky
Though I like everything that can make my travels smoother and faster I think there are 2 bigger problems. First is security control which in my experience takes a lot longer than simple passport control and the... Landmark Trade Deal Struck By China, New Zealand
"HONG KONG - In the free-trade Olympics, China has scored its first major individual gold medal.Seeking to catch up with the U.S. in forming its own club of bilateral trade partners, China on Monday inked a pact with New Zealand that is its first comprehensive free-trade...Suicide Blast in Sri Lanka Kills 14
"A suicide bomber killed 14 people at an opening ceremony for a marathon Sunday, including a government minister who was nearing the starting line with a flag and a former Olympian. More than 90 others were...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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