Vietnam airlines will be the official sponsoring airline for the 60th Miss World contest, which will take place in Vietnam in 2010."The local carrier announced that under a freshly-signed Memorandum of Understanding...
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Although it is somewhat cliché to celebrate Independence Day by opening yet another national monument, there is something that sets the opening of Atlanta Millenium Gate apart. The eighteen-million-dollar Millenium...
Leeds v Carlisle (Mon)" Leeds v Carlisle (Mon) LEAGUE ONE PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEGVenue: Elland Road Date: Monday, 12 May Kick-off: 1945 BST Coverage: Live scores on BBC Sport...
Seaweed found at an inland settlement in Chile confirms that thevillage is one of the oldest inhabited sites in the Americas anddemonstrates that residents had extensive contact with the coastline,50 miles...
"Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives Ambassador Teshome Toga said holding consultations with children and encouraging them to express their demands and needs will contribute its share in the effort of realizing developed, democratic and prosperous Ethiopia."
10 Big Myths about copyright explained. So as no to violate copyright or fair use rules. (it would be ambarassing to violate the law when writing about violating the law) here is the first three. Please see the...
Some office wear observations from a formidable literary talent."I recently started a new job and wasn't sure what to wear the first week. For some reason I went to my parents, both of whom are retired, and only one...
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"The mobilization will continue for 24 hours and hundreds of events will mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
The actions are organised by the UN Millennium Campaign, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) alliance and a wide range of partners...
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Updated Mon. Sep. 10 2007 10:58 AM ET
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Hollywood actor Matt Damon has lashed out at Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his stance on humanitarian aid for Africa.
Echoing the sentiments...
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The White world has learned nothing from the Nazis, have they? An already despised and marginalised people, the Roma are now the subjects of yet another genocide programme aimed at "cleaning up" Europe. ...
From a Canadian standpoint, this story is flummoxing: my hometown recently celebrated it's 100th birthday. Oxfordshire is a young 1000. It could probably teach my town a thing or two... "Oxford's showpiece Broad...
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The route to be taken by the Olympic torch in advance of next summer's games is the longest yet, and will visit the most countries the torch has seen in one go. The announcement's arrival is seen by some as a way of...
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So Boucher's and Dolittle's bill would soften the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, yes, but a quick read of the bill itself raises some questions. First of all, it looks as though tape decks are legal again. Lovely. Also, whilst makers of infringement-capable devices are safe...
"Manchester has been chosen as the surprise location of Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino.
The decision is a blow for Blackpool and London's former Millennium Dome, which were the bookmakers' favourites.
The licence will allow Manchester to build a venue for up to...