Gustav death toll 10 Storm inflicts heavy damage on Jamaica (The Jamaica Observer) The authorities have now confirmed that 10 of the 18 persons reported dead during the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav across the island from Thursday into Friday died under circumstances directly linked to the weather system. Gustav threatens Caymans after swamping Jamaica…
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Latin America – Gustav death toll 10 Storm inflicts heavy damage on Jamaica (The Jamaica Observer)
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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa 53-8 Australia (RTÉ News)
South Africa 53-8 Australia (RTÉ News) Winger Jongi Nokwe became the first player to score four tries in a Tri-Nations match as South Africa routed Australia 53-8 on Saturday. Nokwe’s quartet were complemented by four more from lock Andries Bekker, centre Adrian Jacobs, replacement flyhalf Ruan Pienaar and Odwa Ndungane. South Africa: Top MDC Official…
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Indonesia – Indonesian Islamist ‘commander’ charged – News.com.au
Indonesian Islamist ‘commander’ charged – News.com.auINDONESIAN prosecutors have demanded up to seven years’ jail for a self-described “commander” of radical Islamists who allegedly led a mob attack on a rally of religious moderates. Hundreds of police, including crack paramilitary officers, formed a Costs cut, safety undercut – Chicago TribuneUntil it collapsed in a financial crisis…
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Middle East News – Families of 12 Slain in Iraq File Lawsuit
Families of 12 Slain in Iraq File Lawsuit The lawsuit, filed in United States District Court, accused the defense contractor KBR and a Jordanian subcontractor of human trafficking. Israel to Display the Dead Sea Scrolls on the Internet Each piece of the Dead Sea Scrolls is being digitally photographed with the aim of putting the…
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Philippines – ‘Kalam’ probes rice shortage plaguing the country
‘Kalam’ probes rice shortage plaguing the country This and other alarming discoveries that hit so close to home are in "Kalam," the GMA Public Affairs documentary that takes an in-depth look at the issues surrounding hunger and food security in the c… Bill seeks exemption of senior citizens from real property tax MANILA, Philippines –…
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Afghanistan – Joint Afghan-U.S.-U.N. probe launched into deadly raid (The Kansas City Star)
Joint Afghan-U.S.-U.N. probe launched into deadly raid (The Kansas City Star) KABUL, Afghanistan | The U.S.-led coalition, Afghan government and the United Nations will launch a joint probe into a deadly Aug. 22 raid, a top NATO official said Saturday. Afghan civilians killed in incident with German soldiers (Deutsche Welle) Three civilians have been killed…
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Nigeria – Nigeria’s main militant group claims it killed 29 military personnel – Baltimore Sun
Nigeria’s main militant group claims it killed 29 military personnel – Baltimore SunLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) _ Nigeria’s main militant group claimed Saturday that it killed at least 29 military personnel in three separate attacks across the restive southern oil region. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta said in an e Reclaiming Lagos…
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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – I’ll be killed in Lebanon, says guard (Adelaide Now)
I’ll be killed in Lebanon, says guard (Adelaide Now) THE former bodyguard of a Lebanese president is reported to have said he will be killed if the Australian government forces him to return to Lebanon. Lebanon Appoints Brigadier General Jean Qahwaji As New Army Chief (Nasdaq) (RTTNews) – Lebanon’s cabinet has appointed Brigadier General Jean…
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Somalia – Somali delegation commends China, Beijing Olympic Games (China Economic Net)
Somali delegation commends China, Beijing Olympic Games (China Economic Net) Although the Somali delegation to the Beijing Summer Olympic Games concluded last week came back to the country unnoticed just like they went out but the athletes as well as the officials say that both China and the Games left them with a lasting impressions.…
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North America – Mayor Orders the Evacuation of New Orleans
Mayor Orders the Evacuation of New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin issued the city s first mandatory evacuation order since Hurricane Katrina and said Hurricane Gustav was larger and more dangerous. Fire Damages Oregon Capitol Smoke, water and fire damaged the governor s ceremonial office and the offices of some of his high-ranking staff members.…
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