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Australian refugee activists plan protest during minister's speech

July 28, 2005

Sydney refugee activists say that they will rally outside the building where Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone is giving a speech today. The minister will be speaking at the launch of an Immigrants’ Rights Kit.

Mark Goudkamp of the Refugee Action Collective, quoted in a press release, argued that it was ironic that the minister was releasing a rights kit when she was responsible for violating the rights of asylum seekers.

"Vanstone oversees the denial of basic human rights for asylum seekers and refugees," he said. "How dare she offer her services at the launch of a publication advocating a better deal for migrants."

The Immigration Department has always maintained that Australia's immigration detention program and treatment of asylum seekers does not intentionally violate their rights, and in fact benefits a large number of people. On July 22 Senator Vanstone announced figures for the Government's Refugee and Humanitarian program, which included 13,100 visas for the 2004-2005 period.

"This demonstrates the Government’s strong and continuing commitment to providing new lives for refugees and those in humanitarian need under the Refugee and Humanitarian Program," the Minister said.

"Ninety two percent, or 12 096 visas, were granted offshore in 2004-05, ensuring that the majority of our efforts target those in the greatest need of resettlement, as determined by the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees. This represents the largest offshore program since 1995-96"

Mr Goudkamp criticised the minister over recent scandals. "Vanstone is in hot water over Cornelia Rau, Vivian Solon, the Hwang children and upwards of 200 other cases of wrongful detention," he said.

"Now we hear that Mahabub Alam, a Bangladeshi student with a valid visa, was subjected to a search without a warrant, arrest, interrogation and incarceration by immigration officers."

"Vanstone addressing this forum is sheer hypocrisy. Her reputation as immigration minister is beyond repair. John Howard seems to be the only person in the country defending her."

He also called for the resignation of Senator Vanstone and her predecessor, current Attorney-General Phillip Ruddock.

"She must step down, taking Philip Ruddock, who was the hardline minister when many of these debacles occurred, with her," he said.

The Department also recently released figures on its skilled migration program, emphasising the benefits to the Australian economy, while not compromising other programs such as family reunion.

"The 77,880 skill stream migrants in 2004-05 account for about 65 per cent of the total program. At 120,060, the overall Migration (non-Humanitarian) Program was the largest since the late 1980s," Senator Vanstone said.

"The Government's focus on skilled migration continues to benefit Australia’s economy, while it maintained a sizable level of family reunion," she said.

The rally will begin at the Market St entrance of the Queen Victoria Building at 5:30pm.


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The quotes from the RAC Press release came from a press release sent to various mailing lists. It is quoted in full below. - Borofkin 23:25, 27 July 2005 (UTC)

Refugee Action Coalition press release - 28 July 2005
Media Alert... Media Alert… Media Alert…

28 July 2005 Refugee Action Coalition

Another day, another DIMIA scandal Refugee activists to hound Vanstone till she resigns

5.30-7pm: Market St entrance of the QVB

Refugee activists will protest this afternoon at Queen Victoria Building, where Amanda Vanstone is due to speak at the launch of an Immigrants’ Rights Kit at 6.30pm.

“Vanstone oversees the denial of basic human rights for asylum seekers and refugees,” said Mark Goudkamp of the Refugee Action Coalition. “How dare she offer her services at the launch of a publication advocating a better deal for migrants.”

“Vanstone is in hot water over Cornelia Rau, Vivian Solon, the Hwang children and upwards of 200 other cases of wrongful detention.

“Now we hear that Mahabub Alam, a Bangladeshi student with a valid visa, was subjected to a search without a warrant, arrest, interrogation and incarceration by immigration officers.

“Vanstone addressing this forum is sheer hypocrisy. Her reputation as immigration minister is beyond repair. John Howard seems to be the only person in the country defending her.

“She must step down, taking Philip Ruddock, who has the hardline minister when many of these debacles occurred, with her,” he added.

For more information, call Mark Goudkamp on 0422078376

Amanda Vanstone a prime Aussie terrorist target?
Or, on second thoughts, just float her out to sea and let the Japanese take care of her (mistaking her for a whale) ;-))

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California Senator launches probe into National Guard abuse allegations

July 28, 2005

California State Senator Joseph Dunn (D-Santa Ana) said on Tuesday he would launch contempt hearings against the California National Guard for failing to turn over documents relating to his investigation of illegal domestic spying by the National Guard. After intense discussion with a top Guard official, Dunn threatened to issue subpoenas against numerous top National Guard officials in what he called "stonewalling" by the Guard.

At the capitol hearing, Dunn asked outside counsel for the Guard George O'Connell, "Does the Guard have files on U.S. citizens?" O'Connel responded, "Senator, I don't understand what you mean by files."

Dunn then repeated his question to National Guard Lt. Col. Joseph Righello. "I don't know," Righello responded.


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This is a good story, except it has some minor pov issues. Make it to clear enough that Sinn Féin denies that these people were members of the Army Council. Since Sinn Féin denies it I do not believe we can treat it as fact under our NPOV policy --Cspurrier 01:15, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

 * I've made it clearer that McDowell's statement is rumour, and I've moved the party's refutation up to the second paragraph, as well as making some minor language changes elsewhere. --Gabriel Beecham 03:58, 28 July 2005 (UTC)
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U.S. Congress passes CAFTA with 2 vote House margin

July 28, 2005

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the (CAFTA) early morning Thursday, with a narrow vote of 217 in favor, 215 against. Voting was held open for an hour, 45 minutes past the House's 15-minute voting rule as the President along with other supporters lobbied into the night.

The vote was so close, if one House member changed a "Yea" vote to a "Nay" vote, CAFTA would have failed in a 216-216 tie.

Republican vote breakdown
In tallying the votes, 25 Republicans, mostly from  and  states and the Southeast United States's textile industrial belt, broke party line to vote against the measure. Two Republicans were present, but refused to vote.

Democrat and Independent vote breakdown
The Democrats presented a more united front. All but 15 Democrats present voted against the treaty. Independent House members, who usually vote with the Democrats also voted against the measure.

Supporters of the measure include President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez. Opponents included most House Democrats.

The trade agreement already passed the Senate in June. President Bush has said he will sign it into law.

Provisions
DR-CAFTA encompasses the following components:
 * Services: all are to be open to private investment.
 * Investment: governments promise to grant ironclad guarantees to foreign investment.
 * Government procurement: All government purchases must be open to transnational bids.
 * Market access: governments pledge to reduce and eventually to eliminate tariffs and other measures that domestic products.
 * Agriculture: duty-free import and elimination of subsidies on agricultural products.
 * : privatization of and monopoly over technological know-how.
 * Anti-dumping rules, subsidies and countervailing rights: governments commit to phase out protectionist barriers in all sectors.
 * Competition policy: the dismantling of national monopolies.
 * Dispute resolution: the right of transnationals to sue countries in private international courts.
 * Environmental protection: the enforcement of environmental laws and improvement of the environment.
 * Labor standards: the enforcement of the International Labour Organization's core labor standards.
 * Transparency: the reduction of government corruption.
 * Test-Data Exclusivity for pharmaceutical corporations


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21 July London bombing suspect held

July 28, 2005

Yasin Hassan Omar, 24 — suspected of the attempted attack on Warren Street Tube Station — has been arrested by police in Birmingham in a raid yesterday.

After being informed by a member of the public, police — supported by an army bomb disposal team from the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) — launched a dawn raid at 04:30 am BST on a ground floor flat in Heybarnes Road that Omar was apparently staying in alone. According to the British tabloid newspaper "The Daily Mirror", Omar allegedly shouted at police to "Get back or I'll take you with me".

After a struggle ensued involving, it is believed, a rucksack that police feared was a bomb, Omar was shot in the bathroom by a 50,000-volt taser stun gun that temporarily disabled him. The rucksack was apparently thrown outside the window by police officers.

Around 100 homes were subsequently evacuated as a precautionary measure on the orders of the RLC bomb disposal team. The team then made a controlled explosion of the suspect package.

In a house in nearby Bankdale Road, three men, thought to be Somalis, were arrested and taken to a local police station.

Omar was later taken to Paddington Green, West London, the Metropolitan Police's only high-security police station.

The flat in Birmingham remained guarded by police while forensic tests continued.

Elsewhere, three women were arrested in Blair House in Stockwell, London in connection with the investigations into the attempted attacks on 21 July. Early this morning, nine people were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 in raids on two houses in Tooting, south London. None are believed to be the three remaining 21 July bombers at large.

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Talk:Crossrail set to only compensate £50 for land rights, London, UK

I could have a go at making this more newsey, but please could the original writer supply some notes for the original reporting? It looks like you might have contacted Crossrail to get the £50 figure but please could you confirm and give details to verify this? Also, if you are a resident of the area as the article might imply, it would be nice to get some direct quotes from other residents and some more specific details on how they feel. I think the article has potential: it would be good to hear from you so it can move forward. ClareWhite 08:07, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

I originally contributed this story. The information regarding the £50 was determined from a telephone call with the property people at Crossrail, via the crossrail helpdesk. They said that the £50 was based on two previous example projects: the Juberlie Line extension and the Channel Tunnel rail link. In the first case a flat rate payment of £50 was given and in the second case a figure of £5 per linear meter (i.e. in the direction of the tunnel) was given, in my case that would be £30.

When I discussed the principals of the compulsory purchase rules with them, they took the view that severance (loss of value of the remaining home on simple terms) and injurious affection (reduced desirability of a home due to noise, vibration, etc) would be opposed in principal by crossrail.

My neighbours were disturbed by many factors, such as potental for extra noise and vibrations. Many community meetings with crossrail were organised. However, I took the view that I could live with these factors as long as appropriate compensation was given. These noise and vibration issues were published in the local press (I'll try to find some links). Anthony Chambers 14:14 (CET)


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Burundi radio station ban lifted as media council chair resigns

July 28, 2005 One of Burundi's most popular radio stations, "Radio Publique Africain", has been allowed to re-open.

RPA was forcibly shut down on Friday July 22, allegedly on the orders of President Domitien Ndayizeye.

The move came just a day after RPA resumed broadcasting, having observed an earlier two-day ban, following a disagreement with Burundi's "National Communications Council" (CNC).

The CNC had accused RPA of giving disproportionate coverage to the opposition FDD party, who heavily defeated Ndayizeye's FRODEBU party in last month's national elections. Ndayizeye is due to relinquish power in August.

The radio station's Director, Alexis Sinduhije, had denied the CNC's charges. President Ndayizeye was quoted by BBC monitoring as saying that he had decided to close the radio station to "safeguard the integrity of state institutions."

The closure of RPA was condemned in Burundi, where the radio station, founded in 2001 to promote reconciliation between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, has a wide following. The US-based "Committee to Protect Journalists" led international condemnation of the ban, which Burundi's "Collectif des Professionels des Médias de la Diaspora Burundaise" described as an "abuse of power", setting up an online petition in protest.

"The National Council of Communication judged that RPA has respected council sanctions, but we have also allowed the radio to reopen because a lot of people requested it," CNC chairman Jean Pierre Manda told Reuters, earlier this week.

Manda has now resigned, although he denies that the move is connected with the row over RPA, and cites "personal reasons". The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that the CNC is to be reformed, with Radio Publique Africain's Deputy Director sitting on the board in future.

There is some confusion over when the ban was lifted, with Reporters Sans Frontieres and the Committee to Protect Journalists reporting that it remained in place until Wednesday this week, while Reuters claims that the ban was lifted on Monday.

RPA Director Alexis Sinduhije has told Reuters that some of the radio station's material has been destroyed by the Burundian police, and suggested that broadcasting will not resume until a damage inventory has been taken.

This week's row is merely the latest manifestation of a long-running personal dispute between President Ndayizeye and the RPA Director Alexis Sinduhije, says journalist Gratien Rukindikiza, writing on the Burundian news website Burundi.news.free.fr. Rukindikiza traces the root of the affair to a telephone call last year in which Ndayizeye tried, unsuccessfully, to persuade Sinduhije to endorse his campaign, through Radio Publique Africain, to amend Burundi's constitution. The amendment would have allowed Ndayizeye to seek a second term in power, in contravention of a 2003 peace agreement.

Related news

 * Wikinews: Press freedom groups condemn two-day radio station ban in Burundi
 * Wikinews: Press freedom watchdog 'outraged' by closure of Burundi radio station


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Talk:Ties found between Abu Ghraib prison abuse and Guantanamo Bay

Using intimidation and other tactics is just WRONG! The solution is to be calm and respectable, and understand that these people are DIFFERENT than us. We should politely ask them for the information we want, and if they refuse we should just accept that and do nothing else. After all, these people have rights provided by the Geneva convention. Someday the conservative Republican's will wake up and realize that these people are humans too, and deserve to be treated as such!

Apparently a sarcastic (and anonymous) remark. Most detainees who were abused at Abu Ghraib were later released after it was determined that they were innocent. Prisoner rights are not provided by the Geneva convention but rather are recognized by them, with treatment guidelines specified for detainees. By not following these guidelines this US military policy endangers the lives and well-being of all US military personnel in the field. user:NatureBoy


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Icelandic Kaupthing Bank earnings soar 292%

July 28, 2005 Iceland's biggest bank, Kaupthing Bank, has released it's six month results. The net earnings before taxes were ISK 24,766 million ( EUR 315 million) up 280% since same time last year when they were ISK 6,500 million (EUR 83 million).

The net earnings after taxes were ISK 13,673 million (EUR 174 million) during the second quarter of 2005, soaring up 292% since same time last year.

 'Performing well'

Hreiðar Már Sigurðsson, CEO of Kaupthing bank, says the bank is performing well in all key market areas. Sigurðsson also talked about the future of the bank, and the recent acquisition of Singer & Fridlander: "Our acquisition of the British bank Singer & Friedlander is an important milestone for the Bank and brings us closer to attaining our goal of becoming one of the leading investment banks in northern Europe. Singer & Friedlander brings on board some 600 dedicated professionals to join the trusted team already in place across the group, and the majority of the Bank's employees are now located outside Iceland."

The bank has been increasing fast since the Icelandic government sold it in 2002 and it now has 70% of it's revenues coming from abroad.

Earnings per share were ISK 37.9 ISK during the first six months of the year, up from ISK 14.9 last year.


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Cambridge Silicon Radio, Ltd. acquires UbiNetics Holdings Limited

July 28, 2005

The world leader in Bluetooth wireless communication technology, Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd., announced today their acquisition of the software organisation UbiNetics for a sum of 48 million US dollars. Both companies based in Cambridge, UK, UbiNetics provides expertise in the development of communication protocol software to the Bluetooth giant. Additional UbiNetics offices in India and the People's Republic of China are also acquired.


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Icelandic Landsbanki Íslands earnings on the increase

July 28, 2005

Iceland's second largest bank, Landsbanki Íslands, has released it's six month results. The pre-tax profits were ISK (Króna) 13,100 million (Euro 168 million) and net profit of ISK 11,000 million (Euro 142 million) up from ISK 6,000 million same time last year.

The bank has been expanding to foreign markets by opening a bank in London as well as buying the security firm Teather & Greenwood.

CEOGMD Sigurjón Þ. Árnason said Landsbanki’s performance in the first half of 2005 were exceptional and that the core aspects of the bank's operations, net interests and commission interest, shows how strong the bank is. Net interests rose to ISK 9,400 million from ISK 6,200 million same time last year. Commission increased as well to ISK 7,600 million from ISK 3,700 million up 140% since 2003.

Landsbanki Ísland has the largest customer base in Iceland.

Related links

 * Landsbanki Website (English)


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Figo will not transfer to Liverpool

July 28, 2005

Real Madrid star has stated that his move to Liverpool F.C. would be highly unlikely this summer.

Both Liverpool and have been hard-hitting targets for the Portuguese midfielder this summer but it looks like Liverpool's bid to get the 32-year-old player, with contract and wages talks have been broken down "irrevocably", according to today's.

But it does look like Inter Milan do have the upper hand, in this Figo Saga, according to many newspapers.

Providing an update regarding his situation, Figo said: "With the English side (Liverpool), everything has ended but I'm happy many other big clubs have put their eyes on me - about Inter I have no news. "My situation is strange. I only want to play football, possibly with Real, but if I have no possibilities here it's better that I leave."

This has come to a time where Figo, has flown with Real Madrid to there World Tour, in Japan and America.

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Original reporting
How is this article original reporting? --Dejan Čabrilo 11:33, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

did he really say football??? (after all he plays soccer)

 * Well, in almost every country outside of the US, soccer is simply known as "football". --Deprifry 16:44, July 28, 2005 (UTC)

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IRA orders end to armed campaign

July 28, 2005

The Provisional Irish Republican Army, in a statement released earlier today (in one form as a DVD, with the statement being read by Séanna Breathnach), has declared that it intends to end its campaign of violence and decommission its weapons.

The move comes after international pressure to decommission weapons and cease all violent activity, particularly after allegations regarding the murder of Robert McCartney in Short Strand, Belfast, and a burglary of the Northern Bank in December of last year.

Members have been ordered to dump all arms and cease all paramilitary activity as of 16.00 BST (15.00 UTC) today, and the organisation's leadership states that it will pursue its aims through exclusively peaceful means. The statement reaffirms the IRA's view that its "armed struggle was entirely legitimate" as a means of pursuing the organisation's goal of a united Ireland, but states that many suffered during this conflict and that society is now compelled to build a lasting peace.

In its statement the IRA also appealed to the British government and Northern Irish Protestants to renew negotiations with them.

Reaction
Reaction to the statement has been mixed.
 * "I think it has all the clarity that people have looked for this past 12 months. Of course there are lots of other issues in the peace process, which we have to continue to build on and build confidence on" — Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister)
 * "This may be the day when finally, after all the false dawns and dashed hopes, peace replaced war, politics replaces terror on the island of Ireland. [...] It is what we have striven for and worked for throughout the eight years since the Good Friday Agreement." — Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
 * "For the first time we have heard directly from the IRA not Sinn Fein that henceforward they are going to adopt peaceful means in seeking their political objectives" — Peter Mandelson, European Union Commissioner, former Northern Ireland Secretary
 * "11 years after the first IRA ceasefire these are the words that we needed and wanted to hear." — Alex Attwood, SDLP
 * "I know there have been some who have been sceptical about whether republicans, the IRA in particular, were really interested in this process. I think today's statement shows that they are. The IRA doesn't have to do this. It is only doing this to try and give some assurance to those who are nervous or who are genuinely concerned. The IRA is not just stretching itself. It is actually overstretching itself to try to bring about the restoration of the peace process." — Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein President

Text of the statement
The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm this afternoon.

All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of purely political and democratic programmes through exclusively peaceful means. Volunteers must not engage in any other activities whatsoever.

The IRA leadership has also authorised our representative to engage with the IICD to complete the process to verifiably put its arms beyond use in a way which will further enhance public confidence and to conclude this as quickly as possible.

We have invited two independent witnesses, from the Protestant and Catholic churches, to testify to this.

The Army Council took these decisions following an unprecedented internal discussion and consultation process with IRA units and Volunteers.

We appreciate the honest and forthright way in which the consultation process was carried out and the depth and content of the submissions. We are proud of the comradely way in which this truly historic discussion was conducted. The outcome of our consultations show very strong support among IRA Volunteers for the Sinn Féin peace strategy.

There is also widespread concern about the failure of the two governments and the unionists to fully engage in the peace process. This has created real difficulties. The overwhelming majority of people in Ireland fully support this process. They and friends of Irish unity throughout the world want to see the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

Notwithstanding these difficulties our decisions have been taken to advance our republican and democratic objectives, including our goal of a united Ireland. We believe there is now an alternative way to achieve this and to end British rule in our country. It is the responsibility of all Volunteers to show leadership, determination and courage. We are very mindful of the sacrifices of our patriot dead, those who went to jail, Volunteers, their families and the wider republican base. We reiterate our view that the armed struggle was entirely legitimate.

We are conscious that many people suffered in the conflict. There is a compelling imperative on all sides to build a just and lasting peace.

The issue of the defence of nationalist and republican communities has been raised with us. There is a responsibility on society to ensure that there is no re-occurrence of the pogroms of 1969 and the early 1970s. There is also a universal responsibility to tackle sectarianism in all its forms.

The IRA is fully committed to the goals of Irish unity and independence and to building the Republic outlined in the 1916 Proclamation.

We call for maximum unity and effort by Irish republicans everywhere.

We are confident that by working together Irish republicans can achieve our objectives. Every Volunteer is aware of the import of the decisions we have taken and all Óglaigh are compelled to fully comply with these orders.

There is now an unprecedented opportunity to utilise the considerable energy and goodwill which there is for the peace process. This comprehensive series of unparalleled initiatives is our contribution to this and to the continued endeavours to bring about independence and unity for the people of Ireland.

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Talk:U.S. Congress passes CAFTA with 2 vote House margin

I stepped out on a limb yesterday and predicted this deal would go through,[] against the wishes of the vast majority of Americans (68%)[]; It confirmed that the USA is no longer a democracy; our government has been hijacked by multinational sweatshop and war profiteers. I hope I'm not right about the really important stuff. Paulrevere2005 12:06, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

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Talk:21 July London bombing suspect held

Innocent man arrested!
(because we're all innocent until convicted in a court of law...we seem to forget that at times like this)

 * july 15TH "Possible 'mastermind' of London bombings captured in Egypt"
 * july 19th "Suspected 'mastermind' of London bombings no longer a suspect"
 * july 22nd "Armed police shoot man dead on London Underground"
 * july 23rd "Man shot on London Underground unconnected to bombing, says Scotland Yard".

The really good news is that; 1;the Brits don't send their innocent suspects to a Guantanamo Bay to rot 2;the Brits admit it when they screw up. Paulrevere2005 12:41, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

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I know this is ancient, but I wonder if the title could be changed to: London bombing suspect held ?? Bddpaux (talk) 00:47, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
 * ❌, there may be many future London bombing suspects so would be too generic. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:26, 5 July 2012 (UTC)


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Doctor to be charged after mother's death in Ohio

July 28, 2005

A doctor who worked at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be charged with aggravated murder after her mother was found dead in the trunk of her car Wednesday, authorities in Ohio say. Dr. Malar Balasubramanian, 29, was found in Blue Ash, Ohio, a suburb approximately 15 miles north of Cincinnati lying on the ground beside the road in a T-shirt and underwear in an apparently heavily medicated state. She directed officers to her black Oldsmobile Intrigue which was 500 feet away. There, they found the body of Saroja Balasubramanian, 53, covered with blood-stained blankets. Police said that the body appeared to have been there for about a day.

Dr. Malar Balasubramanian, formerly of the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, worked at Children's Hospital from June 2001 to June 2004, according to Melanie Finnigan, a hospital spokeswoman. She had recently returned from work in India.


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Germany's July unemployment rate falls slightly

July 28, 2005

Germany's unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percent in July, the Federal Labour Office said.

The number of jobless Germans dropped by 42 thousand to 4.8 million, but without seasonal adjustments, including summer breaks in job training and jobseeker holidays, it grew by 68 thousand and is close to a post-war record. Unemployment is projected to rise by 370 thousand by year end, according to German research institute IAB.

Labour-market problems remain the main issue of the Bundestag election campaign. Chancellor Schröder's government is blamed for the failure of his social policy reform known as Hartz IV and growing unemployment. In recent polls the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) got 27 percent of the vote whilst the opposition Christian Democrats got 44 percent.


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Fans of OS/2 want IBM to release it as open-source software

July 28, 2005

As a result of IBM's officially setting the withdrawal date of its OS/2 operating system from the market, as well as its withdrawal of support, many OS/2 fans hope that the computer giant will release most or all of the operating system as open source software.


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Talk:Fans of OS/2 want IBM to release it as open-source software

I must say, this story seems a little on the old side. Dan100 (Talk) 17:07, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

I wanted to added it earlier, but forgot.

 * Not to mention very short. -- Beland 08:51, 1 August 2005 (UTC)

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The link for "On-line petition from users to make OS/2 open source" is now dead.
 * Thanks have noted this. --Mark Talk 21:25, 15 May 2007 (UTC)


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Libya
Hi. Nice job on the Libya article. Where are you from? -- 22:24, 30 July 2005 (UTC)

Hi, thanks! I'm from Poland. I'm going to set up my profile on my user page in a few days. Agostino 07:24, 31 July 2005 (UTC)

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Hi, thanks for the intro. the thing is; news is news. and discussion is discussion. I have resigned myself to the fact most "news" is controlled and censored. But wikinews discussion pages are one of the last bastians of freedom of speech. If we start censoring these; the nazis have nailed the coffin shut; imo. Paulrevere2005 20:51, 1 August 2005 (UTC)

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New York area blog spawns book deal, NBC sitcom

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Called the "Carrie Bradshaw" of bloggers by the New York Times, Manhattanite New Yorker Stephanie Klein's online musings in her personal blog, Greek Tragedy, has gained the attention of Hollywood and the book industry while it draws comparisons to former HBO television series, Sex and the City.

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Talk:Britain's Royal Windsor Castle to get hydro-electric power plant

The headline is potentially misleading in that the qualifiers could be misread as part of the Castle's name, ie "Britain's Royal Windsor Castle" or "Royal Windsor Castle" as opposed to the correct "Windsor Castle".

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Please add to Category:Renewable energy. Thanks.—Elekhh (talk) 23:27, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
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