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Exxon $2.5 billion oil spill ruling overturned
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the record $2.5 billion in punitive damages that Exxon Mobil Corp had been ordered to pay for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off Alaska. The...Badung, Denpasar's Big Sister
"Badung Regency, south coast of Bali When the other rival kingdoms in south Bali were defeated by the Dutch in 1900, Badung Kingdom gained an expansive links trade. But it was last only for six years as Badung was finally invaded in 1906 through a massive battle known as...The kindom of the fuel makes life impossible for everyone
The few getlemans with the power to control the prices of the fuel don't stop to raise the prices days after days. We all have seen here (Vancouver) how the prices has raised in only two month 20cent per litre....Egypt: Bread Protest Leaves 10 Dead!
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSomething is seriously wrong in our Society, when a life is worth more than a Loaf of Bread, as thousands demonstrate against the Egyptian Government rationing of flour,...
created by Barry ORegan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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UPDATE 1-G8 energy ministers look inward on oil, spare OPEC
I don't have time to write about this properly, having to go to work and all. Hell, I cannot even afford (time-wise) to post more than one clip from the story before my shower.Suffice it to say this story is worth a look.And only one side note here. Talked with one local...Ireland/Eire - fishermen lose patience in face of fuel cost rises & cheap imp...
Fishermen in Ireland are taking direct action to highlight their concernsabout current problems facing the industry. For a second day theyare picketing Cork Airport as part of a series of protests againstwhat they...Violent Fuel Protests in Brussels
Dozens of angry fishermen were arrested in Brussels after scuffles and violence broke out during a protest against rising fuel prices.The fishermen, mostly from France and Italy, occupied the European Commission's headquarters and fired flares at police, who then charged...Police clash with fisherman at EU in Brussels
Hundreds of fishermen clashed with riot police as they protested outside the European Union buildings in Brussels.The latest clashes follows weeks of strikes by French fishermen.The fishermen are upset at EU...
created by cynthia yoo | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Trucks, taxis block Paris motorway in fuel protest
Fuel protests are increasing across Europe from drivers who depend on their vehicles to earn a living, such as truck drivers and taxis drivers. Such vehicle protests have now been seen in every major European...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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497 views | 22 recommendations | 4 comments
Fishermen net 20-foot, 500-pound giant squid
Someone's going to have a lot of ika sushi leftovers..."MELBOURNE, Australia - Australian fishermen have hauled up a six-metre-long giant squid off the country's southeastern coast.Skipper Rangi Pene says the...Protests across France against pension reform plans
In addition to the fisherman blocking ports, several unions across France staged nationwide protests today. These protests are also in response to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to make people work for...Fight erupts over sale of Scottish fishing quotas
The UK's fisheries minister, Jonathan Shaw, has formally warned theScottish executive that in his opinion the moratorium on fishing quotes is illegal and not allowed under devolution rules. The Scottish Parliament...
created by Dave Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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French rail workers lead nationwide strikes
Workers in France have stalled rail services after they led a countrywide protest against increasing the number of years worked to draw a full pension to 41." French rail workers on Thursday led a new nationwide day of strike action against pension reforms with only...Teachers protest on Paris streets
Tens of thousands of teachers marched through Paris streets, protesting the education ministry's policies to cut jobs. "The protestors are also unhappy about President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans to force schools...
created by cynthia yoo | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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258 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
North Korea executes 22 fishermen
Now the howls of indignation will start....."North Korea has executed 22 fishermen who strayed out of the country's waters by mistake, it was claimed. The group were apparently gunned down once they returned to the Stalinist state. Having drifted into South Korean... 
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