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You can't deport me, I'm a lesbian

" A drug dealer is appealing against her deportation on the grounds it will violate her human rights as a lesbian. The Jamaican argues she will be persecuted for her homosexuality if she is returned to her home...

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opinion by Babel-Fish | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Disney plans huge bowling alley

Here is another reason for you to visit Disney World, so you can see the 100-lane bowling centre. I wonder how busy it will be. When you visit Disney World, would you really want to spend your time bowling? There...

created by JeffHuang | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Thai Protesters Trap Legislators

After a period of calm, events in Thailand are heating up again, with protestors renewing their push to unseat the government."Thousands of anti-government protesters surrounded Parliament on Tuesday, trapping...

created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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UK Transport Secretary Resigns

It looks like UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly has decided to jump from what she sees as a sinking ship. Despite UK prime minister Gordon Brown's defiant speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday, Kelly had...

created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Thailand lifts emergency

After several thousand anti-government protestors from the People's Alliance for Democracy besieged the grounds of Government House — the prime minister's office demanding his resignation in Thailand. The...

created by Sanjay Jha | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Thai government finds premier violated constitution by being on a cooking show

The Thai government has just now concluded that the premier, Samak Sundaravej, violated the constitution by appearing on a televised cooking show. It is not yet clear what implications this will have on whether...

created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Thousands of Thai Protesters Seek Overhaul of Democratic System

The prime minister of Thailand, Samak Sundaravej, called a state of emergency in Bangkok as thousands of protesters gathered at the capitol. While most of the anger goes towards what the protesters call a...

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created by Rob Walker | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Russia Troops Advance into Poti, Georgia

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Russian Troops Seize Georgian Port

The Georgian port of Poti, an extreemly strategic and economically important city on the Black Sea, has been seized by Russian forces, according to reports. Although Moscow had said it was pulling its forces out...

created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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State of Texas Defies World Court: Executes Mexican National

The United States has failed to inform 51 Mexican citizens sentenced to die in United States' jails of their right to consular assistance, and Texas defied the World Court by executing Jose Medellin at 9:57 p.m....

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created by Rhonda J Mangus | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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08 - Bugliosi Brings down the House (Judiciary Com)

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Kucinich and Others Testify at 'Un-Impeachment' Hearing

Dennis Kucinich continued his attempts to have president Bush impeached today, during a hearing many are calling the 'un-impeachment hearing'. The house has agreed to listen to their claims, but stopped short of...

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created by Rob Walker | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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'Warcraft' maker Blizzard Wins Copyright Cheating Lawsuit

Cheating is now a violation of copyright, according to a U.S. district judge who ruled for World of Warcraft maker Blizzard on Tuesday. Blizzard was suing MDY Industries for their software program WoWGlider, which...

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created by Rob Walker | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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NAACP leaders will push Confederate flag issue

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NAACP leaders will push Confederate flag issue

In 2000, a Confederate flag was seen flying above the South Carolina State house. "To some, the Confederate battle flag is a symbol of heritage, honoring those who fought for the Confederate forces...

created by MsMcReality | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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French top honour for Betancourt

Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt has been awarded with one of the top French civilian award. She hold dual nationality of Colombia and France. "France has honoured the former...

created by Sanjay Jha | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Lunchtime Lock-in at schools to stop rush for chippie

Many well run secondary schools already operate this system unless a child has specific permission to go home for lunch - and that means home - not hanging around the shopping arcades or fast food outlets. With...

created by Paul Conneally | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Deep-fried Oreos hit midway

I have a friend who goes to the Calgary Stampede midway one day each year to eat all the midway food she can handle. It's a deep-fried experience. Calgary food critic John Gilchrist summarizes this year's midway delicacies, which include deep-fried Oreos, deep-fried Twinkies,...

created by ppeggy | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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