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An astronomical event: the Geminid showers of December

For the last 150 year on a cold day in mid December, stargazers warm themselves with thoughts of excitement over the arrival of an amazing "annual cosmic" event. "Late tonight is the peak of the year's most...

created by Jessica Tucker | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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Winter Storm Sweeps Central USA Weather, Roads, and Closures

Snow storms are covering the the central United States, including Iowa and Oklahoma, which were being hit the hardest. The snow fall has already caused major delays and closures and is expected to get...

created by Gordon Clark | 4 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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Sri Lanka Tamil refugees tell of rape and kinappings in camps Sky News Video_wmv

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Tamil refugees forced into sex rackets

Sri Lankan military is alleged running prostitution ring using women kept in the Camp. It is further alleged, no action was taken by the senior government officials although it was brought to their attention. "...

created by sivakaran | 27 wks ago | updated 27 wks ago
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IDP Camps in terrible conditions

Sri Lankan government claimed that most to the detainees would be resettled within six months. However, senior military officials told that 80% of the people will be there in a year time. Further, permanent...

created by sivakaran | 28 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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Pakistan says can't cross limits; rejects Indian talks conditions

Pakistan has told the United States that it has its own limits in the "war on terror" and could not cross it."Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the US is told that Pakistan could not cross the limit in war on terror.In an interview, he said Pakistan told the US that...

created by hussain | 38 wks ago
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More snow forecast for Britain in the next 24 hours

More snow is expected to fall on Britain in the next 24 hours, despite initial reports that the storm was moving away from the island. This will bring another wave of transport chaos and school closures, and some...

created by Amy Judd | 48 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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Governor declares weather emergency in Kentucky

The Governor of Kentucky has declared a weather state of emergency in the state, as a winter storm is expected to cause even more havoc throughout the region. This announcement allows for state resources to help...

created by Amy Judd | 48 wks ago | updated 48 wks ago
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Gaza Tunnels Under Surveillance

Adhering to conditions of the Israeli cease fire, Egypt has begun installing cameras and motion detectors along the Gaza border to stop Palestinian militants from smuggling weapons. A focal point of these installations is on the underground tunnels that...

created by TFleming | 48 wks ago | updated 48 wks ago
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Hopes for the Obama Presidency

This will not be easy orfast. Obama said that atthe inauguration and theAmerican people need to realize this."President Barack Obama will need to act swiftly and invest political capital -- along with...

created by 158 | 50 wks ago | updated 50 wks ago
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How cold does it have to be to cancel school?

How cold does it have to be to cancel school? That's a question on most childrens' lips this evening as they wonder about school tomorrow. Well, in Iowa, most public schools are closed as it's just too cold to be outside. This is unusual - to dismiss school based on weather...

created by Amy Judd | 51 wks ago
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UNICEF: Aid for Gaza's Children

New York - As the conflict on the ground in Gaza escalates, UNICEF is appealing for $16 million in new funding to provide families and children with emergency supplies." “We have a fairly good idea of what are...

created by Blue Crush | 51 wks ago
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Trip to Antarctica

" WELCOME to Antarctica where, in the words of expedition leader Greg Mortimer, the weather is "filthy." The wind is blowing at 50 knots, the sea is grey and angry, and the wind-chill factor is estimated...

created by 158 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Credit Suisse to sack 5,300 employees

The sacking spree is spreading like wild fire all over the world.The Swiss financial giant is going to fire there trusted employees in the name of crisis."Troubled Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse has said it is...

created by Amitjha | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Live: England off to a cautious start

England skipper Kevin Pietersen won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third one-day international on Thursday. The start was delayed by 45 minutes due to hazy conditions, reducing play to...