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UK and France reopen their embassies in Yemen
New DElhi: The UK and France have reopened their embassies in Yemen, after they were closed earlier this week in response to a possible al-Qaeda threat. The British embassy said its public services still remained... Pattullo Bridge to open at 6 a.m. Monday, January 26
The Pattullo Bridge, which links Surrey to New Westminster, will re-open at 6 a.m. on Monday, January 26. Spread the word!Eurostar to return to normal service in a week
There was much relief on both sides of the English Channel this weekend as news came that the fire that occured in the tunnel linking Britain to continental Europe did not cause enough damage to close the...
created by Dave Keating | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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168 views | 5 recommendations | 1 comment
Sea to Sky Highway in BC to reopen tonight
BC Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon announced at a press conference about 30 mins ago that the Sea to Sky Highway in BC will reopen by 11pm tonight.That is good news for stranded travellers. See our previous... US Fed seized IndyMac Bank (Updated)
" UPDATES: " Troubled mortgage giant Freddie Mac is aiming to sell off three billion dollars in securities on Monday following last week's meltdown, in a potentially decisive move to heal shattered investor confidence." ..."Monday's auction comes at a time of turmoil in the... Alcohol returns to Baghdad
Alcohol is available for sale once more in Baghdad. The sale of alcoholic beverages has not been allowed since early 2006, but now drink stores and cafes are starting to reopen again. Two years ago, al-Qa'ida...Universal Studios blaze started by workers
Update June 3rd, 2008: Universal Studio workers accidentally started the blaze. "A massive blaze that destroyed part of the back lot at Universal Studios was accidentally ignited by workers using a...
created by michelle.sundvick | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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891 views | 2 recommendations | 14 comments
Protesters dispersed by police in Korea
South Korea has seen protests in response to a government decision to start allowing US beef imports again."Just a day ahead of South Korea's formal resumption of U.S. beef imports, some 20,000 protesters scuffled with riot squads early Monday and hauled police vehicles away...EU plan may help US poultry sales
"The European Commission has proposed accepting poultry treated with anti-bacterial chemicals, which could reopen the EU market to US poultry.The Commission set out strict conditions for the chemical treatment,...Tibet Reopens to Chinese Tour Groups
China announced they are allowing domestic tour groups back to Tibet. They have yet to mention when foreign tourists will be allowed back in."Four groups of Chinese visitors are expected to arrive in the Himalayan region through Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency said.The...High Court Tells Texas to Ignore Bush
"WASHINGTON (AP) - Texas can ignore President Bush and an international court in refusing to reopen the case of a Mexican on death row for rape and murder, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.The court said Bush exceeded his authority when he tried to intervene on behalf of Jose...Cyprus crossing due to reopen in divided Nicosia
In an effort to boost peace talks, rival Cypriot leaders have agreed to reopen a key crossing in the capital, Nicosia. Ledra Street runs along the dividing line in Nicosia and has come to symbolise the...
created by Rachel Nixon | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Canadian government warns against any renegotiation of NAFTA
In the wake of the midweek Hillary Clinton/Barack Obama debate in Ohio, where both appeared to reject aspects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has... Justice on the Cheap: $5,000 Plus Legal Fees For Wrongful Conviction
Five grand seems a bit stingy for such a miscarriage of justice: loss of a year's wages would be more than $5000, and that does not take into account lost opportunity from being portrayed as a child molester. Social repercussions: immeasurable."A man who served almost a year...
created by Jordan Yerman | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Gaza Food Shops, Gas Stations Close During Israeli Effort to End Rocket Attacks
Rather than ending rocket attacks, I'm beginning to wonder if Israel's lockdown of Gaza is more likely to create more attacks. Going without medications, bread, gas, fuel, and medical care is more likely to create anger than reconciliation."Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered...NowPublic on Facebook
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