Archive for June, 2009

World News – General – Presenter Nick Ferrari quits Iran Press TV over bias after election

Posted on June 30th, 2009 by

Presenter Nick Ferrari quits Iran Press TV over bias after electionIt is called Press TV, is funded by the Iranian regime, and opponents say that from its nondescript offices off Hanger Lane in northwest London the 24-hour news station is beaming pro-Tehran propaganda into homes across Britain.
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North Africa – Uganda: Tough Job for Rugby Cranes in Tunis Battle

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Uganda: Tough Job for Rugby Cranes in Tunis Battle Battered comprehensively by clinical Tunisia 41-17 at home two weeks ago, the Rugby Cranes will jog onto the Stade El Menzah stadium in Tunis in full throttle mood to try and overturn what already looks like ‘mission impossible.’
Former CIA [...]

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Somalia – Somalia: Over 170,000 Somalis Uprooted By Clashes in Capital Since May, UN Reports (AllAfrica.com)

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Somalia: Over 170,000 Somalis Uprooted By Clashes in Capital Since May, UN Reports (AllAfrica.com) More than 170,000 people have been displaced from the Somali capital, Mogadishu, since early May when fresh fighting broke out began between Government forces and insurgents, the United Nations humanitarian wing reported today.
Kenya calls for clear vision on dealing with [...]

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Philippines – Enrile asks Arroyo to drop House bid

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Enrile asks Arroyo to drop House bid TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has urged President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to abandon plans of running for a congressional seat as the vast powers she enjoys would gi…
Maguindanao roadside blast kills 2 ARMY troops patrol the national highway in Maguindanao after a bomb explodes, [...]

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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa fights rape crisis (CNN)

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South Africa fights rape crisis (CNN) Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, is a densely populated melting pot with some of South Africa’s worst social ills. Poverty, unemployment, HIV/Aids and crime.
Beckenbauer on South Africa (FIFA) German legend Franz Beckenbauer chats with FIFA.com on his recent experiences in South Africa and looks ahead to South Africa [...]

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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – U.S. military official stresses American support to Lebanon (People’s Daily)

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U.S. military official stresses American support to Lebanon (People’s Daily) Visiting head of the U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus stressed after meeting Lebanese President Michel Suleiman Tuesday that the U.S. would keep supporting Lebanon in boosting its army’s capabilities, the official National News Agency (NNA) reported. “The U.S. will keep up its defense and [...]

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Latin America – Maradona blamed for Argentina’s struggles (Sports Illustrated)

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Maradona blamed for Argentina’s struggles (Sports Illustrated) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A top official of the Argentine Football Association is warning that the national team may fail to qualify for next year’s World Cup in South Africa, and he’s blaming coach Diego Maradona.
El Salvador savouring biggest regional win (Slam! Sports) El Salvador is [...]

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Eastern Europe – Ukrainian speakers sees great prospects for cooperation with Belarus (KYIV Post)

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Ukrainian speakers sees great prospects for cooperation with Belarus (KYIV Post) Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn said on Tuesday he was satisfied with the results of talks he held in Minsk. The Ukrainian speaker said this after a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Serb Police Officers In Kosovo Return To Work After 16 Months [...]

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North America – Confederations Cup Final: United States leads 2-0 (The Brownsville Herald)

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Confederations Cup Final: United States leads 2-0 (The Brownsville Herald) JOHANNESBURG – Benny Feilhaber was in the United States’ starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday’s Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans’ semifinal upset of Spain.
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Asia Pacific News – Reportlinker Adds FTTx in Asia-Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

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Reportlinker Adds FTTx in Asia-Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK—-Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Taiwan Opens 100 Industries to Chinese Investment (Update2) (Bloomberg) June 30 (Bloomberg) — Taiwan will allow investment from mainland China in 100 industries and projects, [...]

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