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'Frail' Roxana Saberi Treated at Iranian Prison Hospital
Jailed Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi has been fed intravenously at an Iranian prison hospital in the midst of a hunger strike, according to her father. "Roxana Saberi was taken to the hospital at... Swine Flu Fears Spark Mass Slaughter of Pigs in Egypt
Egypt has begun the slaughter of up to 350,000 pigs in an effort to stop the spread of swine flu. The cull, mandated by Health Minister Hatem el-Gabali, is going ahead despite the fact that there have been no cases...
created by Rachel Nixon | 27 wks ago | updated 27 wks ago
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508 views | 14 recommendations | 7 comments
New York Air Force One Fly-Past 'Felony Stupidity'
The sight of an Air Force One plane flying over the New York skyline on Monday in a photo-op authorised by the White House has critics calling for answers. Just before the working day began on Monday an airliner...
created by Rachel Nixon | 28 wks ago | updated 27 wks ago
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489 views | 18 recommendations | 6 comments
Bollywood Actor Feroz Khan Dies After Cancer Battle
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan has died at the age of 69 after a year-long battle wih cancer. Feroz Khan died at his farmhouse in the state of Karnataka and his funeral was held in state capital...
created by Rachel Nixon | 28 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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1358 views | 30 recommendations | 5 comments
South Africa's ANC Claims Election Win
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has claimed victory in South Africa's general election. " "The ANC is going to rule this country for the next five years," the party's Treasurer-General Matthews Phosa told thousands of cheering supporters at a victory party... Jacob Zuma and ANC Head for South Africa Election Win
The leader of the African National Congress, Jacob Zuma, looks set to be South Africa's next president following a general election. " With about half of all ballots in, the ANC had about 66% of the vote. But it is still not clear whether the party will retain the...Clinton Warns of Iran Sanctions Over Nuclear Programme
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Iran that it will face "very tough sanctions" if it does not engage over its nuclear programme. " The US was "laying the groundwork" for such measures if Iran refused dialogue or the process failed, Mrs Clinton told the... Gavin Newsom Unveils California Governor Bid on Twitter
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced that he plans to run for governor of California. He let his supporters know by sending a message out on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. "It's official- running for... Wimbledon Champions Get Pay Boost
The male and female champions of this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament will pocket £850,000 ($1.24 million) - an increase of 13.3%. " All England Club chairman Tim Phillips said the increase was necessary to... Mount Everest Cricketers Break World Record
Two teams of cricketers have played in the world's highest cricket match - on the side of Mount Everest. A 50-strong group made the trek to the Himalayas to set the world record for a field sport played at the... Roxana Saberi, Jailed for Spying, Appeals Sentence
Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi, who last week was jailed by Tehran for spying, is set to appeal against her eight-year sentence. "Judiciary spokesman Alireza Jamshidi said he hoped the verdict...
created by Rachel Nixon | 29 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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129 views | 42 recommendations | 3 comments
New York Times Nets Five Pulitzer Prizes
The New York Times has won five Pulitzer prizes for its journalism, the second most in the paper's history. The Florida-based St Petersburg Times also won two awards, one for the fact-checking website Politifact.com. " The Times won the prize for breaking news reporting,...
created by Rachel Nixon | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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112 views | 48 recommendations | 4 comments
Roxana Saberi Case: Iran Wants 'Quick and Fair' Appeal
Iran's judiciary says it has called for a quick and fair appeal for journalist Roxana Saberi who was sentenced to eight years in prison last week as a US spy. " "The different aspects of this case... should be fairly, accurately and quickly considered in appeal proceedings,"...
created by Rachel Nixon | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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109 views | 34 recommendations | 3 comments
Ahmadinejad Speech Sparks Walkout At Racism Conference
Delegates from European nations have walked out of a UN conference on racism in protest at a speech by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad which criticised Israel. Two protesters wearing coloured wigs also...
created by Rachel Nixon | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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498 views | 78 recommendations | 12 comments
