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Sri Lanka Tamil refugee camps 'to be opened next month'

Good news from Sri Lanka... " Sri Lanka says people held in special camps since the end of the conflict with Tamil Tiger rebels will be allowed out for short periods from next month. An aide to the president also...

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created by Babel-Fish | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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Obama 'close' to Afghan decision

This is response to pressure placed in Europe mainly UK he knows he really has to release the facts with in two or three days or he will have a big problem with certain members of UN on why they are backing his...

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opinion by Babel-Fish | 4 wks ago | updated 4 wks ago
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Seattle libraries closed for week to save money

Seattle's main library is well known for it's tourists visiting the architectural landmark, it's a relaxed place to read and is also recognized as one of the most heavily used libraries in the country. "Just...

created by LarryDeezell | 15 wks ago | updated 15 wks ago
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Kyrgyz Parliament votes to close down U.S. air base

Kyrgyz Parliament voted in favour of shutting down U.S.-operated Manas air base. Americans now have 180 days to vacate the base’s premises and transfer 1000 of its military personnel elsewhere. The base used to...

opinion by Yuliya Talmazan | 43 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
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Jade Goddy Suffering From Cancer | Photo 02

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Jade Goody too sick to leave her bed for hospital visit

.... TV reality star Jade Goody has been told by doctors she only has months left to live." Reality TV star Jade Goody has spoken about her fears for the future following her diagnosis with cervical cancer. ...

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created by nehalarya | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago
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IMF May Need to Print Money to Pay for Bailouts

The shocking revelation that the world's financial firefighter - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - is close to running out of money from all the country bailouts, is deeply worrisome. It means that the...

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opinion by Hopenow | 1 year ago | updated 47 wks ago
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Activists close runway at UK airport

Stansted airport has now reopened following a massive protest by environmental activists which shut it down. About 50 protestors broke into a section of the airport."Police say four people have been arrested after...

created by Dave Keating | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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590,000 Filipinos at risk of losing jobs

590,000 Filipinos at risk of losing jobs By Christine Avendaño Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:11:00 12/03/2008 ...

created by yul3452 | 1 year ago
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Magna closes Newmarket, Aurora plants; 850 jobs lost

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Magna closes Newmarket, Aurora plants; 850 jobs lost

Auto parts giant Magna International announced today that they are closing two plants north of Toronto, eliminating 850 jobs by next June. "Canada's largest auto parts company is shutting down two...

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created by Blue Crush | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Israeli world first: Surgeons weld wounds shut with surgical laser

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Israeli world first: Surgeons weld wounds shut with surgical laser

This is a first in the world. An opportunity to seal incisions using a new method that discourages infection by its application and procedure."Surgeons of the future may have to learn welding rather than sewing,...

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created by tikun | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Pervez Musharraf working for establishment of global think-tank

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf wants to set up an international think-tank to 'make the world a peaceful place' and is visiting Britain to gather support for his plan, his close aide said Monday. The aide told that Musharraf will also be visiting the US, Canada,...

created by pakalert | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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I Am Engulfed In Flames

"I Am Engulfed In Flames By Citizen Correspondent Todd Williams Date Posted: 11/17/08 Reader Rating: A few weeks ago David Sedaris stopped by...

created by Orato | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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So close and yet so far: From Pooneryn to peace in Sri Lanka

"While the government’s military project has effectively weakened the military strength of the LTTE, it has admittedly grossly neglected nurturing and developing parallel political structures. Indeed, despite the much vaunted provincial administration in the East, that...

created by Sanjanah | 1 year ago
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Obama vows to close Guantanamo Bay

US President elect Barack Obama has promised to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The US president-elect, in a television interview aired on Sunday, also pledged to withdraw troops from...

created by Sanjay Jha | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Who's who on Obama's new team

Who's who on Obama's new team Since winning the US presidential election, Barack Obama has wasted little time assembling a team to help him govern. The BBC News website has put together...

created by yul3452 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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