Putin blasts US foreign policy

Saturday, February 10, 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin heavily criticized the United States in a speech at the 43rd Munich Conference on Security Policy Saturday for what he called its “almost uncontained” use of force in the world. Putin also criticized US plans for missile defense systems and NATO’s expansion. Putin said that nations are […]

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Violence at Cronulla Beach as 5000 people gather

Monday, December 12, 2005 Cronulla Beach in Sydney, New South Wales was the scene of racist mob-violence yesterday. In what has been described as disgusting, un-Australian and shameful behaviour, participants in a 5000-strong mob assaulted people suspected of being of Lebanese origin. The angry, alcohol-fuelled crowd also turned on anyone who tried to help the […]

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Bobby Robson recovering from operation

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Earlier today former England-manager Bobby Robson underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his brain. A statement was made saying the surgery went “very well”, and that the tumour has been completely removed. The Football Association of Ireland hopes that Sir Bobby Robson will be able to resume his duties as […]

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Australia/2005

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One million baby cribs recalled due to potentially fatal design flaw

Saturday, September 22, 2007 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that Simplicity Inc. is recalling nearly one million baby cribs after two infant deaths have been linked to a design failure. Simplicity Inc. supplies cribs to large American big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart Inc., and several other giant retailers including Target Corp. […]

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UK Serious Fraud Office to investigate MG Rover collapse

Sunday, July 5, 2009 The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office is to launch an investigation into the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover. The move follows the conclusion of a four-year enquiry started immediately after the firm became insolvent. The group of four who owned MG Rover — John Towers, Nick Stephenson, Peter Beale and […]

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Honda Civic tops Canada’s list of most stolen cars

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 The 1999 and 2000 year model Honda Civic SiR tops the list of Canada’s most stolen cars. Consumer popularity also assures the cars will be popular with thieves. Its the second year in a row the Honda SiR has topped the list. Rick Dubin Vice President of Investigations for the Insurance […]

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