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Genetically modified seeds got into New Zealand

December 2, 2006

The New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is investigating how genetically modified (gm) seeds of sweet corn was knowingly cleared to enter New Zealand in October 2006.

The two consignments totaling 1,800 kilogram of gm sweetcorn originating from the United States was cleared by the quarantine service run by MAF. Each consignment had a certificate that showed that the seeds had not been gm but there was documentation available that showed that the two consignments had a presence of gm. Jeanette Fitzsimons, spokesperson for genetic engineering and the leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, said: "I am absolutely shocked and angered that 1.8 tonnes of sweet corn seeds crossed our border, even though the accompanying testing documentation showed that it was contaminated with GE."

MAF said that the presence of any GM seeds is extremely low because of the combination of the two results.

The amount of seeds of sweetcorn that entered New Zealand could amount of 400 hectares of sweetcorn.

MAF is checking where the seeds were planted and will contact the affected parties. Conclusions from the discussions will determine the outcome of the seeds and or the plants.

Ms Fitzsimons said: "This is an indication that too many people in MAF still don't take the issue seriously. There needs to be a major shake up among the people who constitute our first line of defence."

MAF is also conducting an investigation on how they can increase border security so it never happens again. Ms Fitzsimons said: "It is extremely disturbing to learn that our border is still not secure against GE contaminated seeds. It is even worse that it has taken two months to discover that."

"Our markets still show no sign of accepting GE foods or GE contamination and it would be suicidal not to listen to them. Nor do New Zealanders want to eat GE foods," Ms Fitzsimons said.


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Ignatieff tops first ballot in Canadian Liberal convention

December 2, 2006

Michael Ignatieff has been confirmed as the front-runner at the Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention following the release of the results of the first ballot. The former Harvard academic leads the field of eight contestants with 1,412 votes (29.3%). As expected, Bob Rae is in second place with 977 vote (20.3%). Stéphane Dion did better than expected and is in a tight battle for third place with Gerard Kennedy with Dion receiving 856 votes (17.8%) two more than Kennedy's 854 votes (17.7%).

Ignatieff, Rae, Dion and Kennedy are considered to be the only candidates with a realsitica possibility of winning this weekend's convention as the other four candidates finished with less than 5% support.

80% of the delegates were committed to vote for specific candidates on the first ballot under the party's delegate selection process. In subsequent ballots, however, delegates will be free to vote for whomever they wish.

The ex-officio delegates who are former Cabinet ministers, MPs and senior party officials, were free to vote as they wished on the first ballot providing an element of uncertainty. The results, however, closely mirrored the allocated vote of committed delegates, however, except for a stronger than expected showing for Dion who placed fourth in committed delegates elected at riding Delegate Selected Meetigns but who finished third in tonight's first ballot, edging out Kennedy, due to the support of ex-officio delegates.

Voting on the second ballot begins Saturday morning at 9am with subsequent ballots occurring throughout the day, as needed, until one candidate emerges with a majority of the vote.

Martha Hall Findlay did better than expected by receiving 130 votes but still finished last on the first ballot and is therefore eliminated by the contest. Prior to the announcement of the results candidate Joe Volpe announced that he would be withdrawing after the first ballot in order to throw his support to Bob Rae.


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How would everyone feel about moving this from "1st" to "first"? Daniel.Bryant 06:11, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * That's convention, I believe. ★ MESSED  ROCKER ★  06:27, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't have a problem with it. My concern was that the headline looked a bit lengthy. Crimson 06:36, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Can a wikipedia editor post an interwiki box (or whatever they're called) at Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention, 2006? Crimson 06:40, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * done. — Doldrums(talk) 06:47, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

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Taiwan President's daughter-in-law back in Taiwan for birth

December 2, 2006

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's son and daughter-in-law, Chen Chih-chung and Huang Jui-ching, returned to Taiwan Friday at 11:00pm Taipei time from New York.

Huang Jui-ching is pregnant, and politicians in Taiwan of all stripes have called on her to come home to give birth. President Chen had promised in September that his daughter-in-law would give birth in Taiwan and that his grandson would not be an American.

Politicians and media have speculated that the couple would give birth in the US. Chen Chih-chung stated that he and his wife had no intention of giving birth in the States.


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Why was this marked develop? it seemed ready to me, so tagged so. please inform us if you feel otherwise so someone can fix it Towsonu2003 07:45, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

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The title "CNet Reporter James Kim is missing" was very misleading. I've since changed it to "CNet Reporter James Kim, family missing". James Kim and his family are missing. — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  16:46, 3 December 2006 (UTC)


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Hezbollah-led protestors stage Beirut sit-in

December 2, 2006

Demonstrations calling for Lebanon Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and his cabinet to resign lasted through Friday night and into Saturday.

The protest, mobilized by Hezbollah and other opposition groups, has brought hundreds of thousands of demonstrators into the Beirut's Martyrs' Square and streets close to the government's headquarters. The demonstrators are imposing a blockade on the offices.

"I wish that our prime minister and his ministers were here among us today rather than hiding behind army tanks and barbed wire," Michel Aoun, an influential Christian leader and Hezbollah ally, told the protesters. "The one who has support of his people does not need barbed wire." He added: "I call on the prime minister and his ministers to resign."

The crowd cheered in response: "Saniora out! We want a free government!"

The organizers and demonstrators say they will not leave until the government resigns.

For its part, the government is signaling it has no intention of resigning, and the Mr. Siniora and several ministers are currently staying in the offices during the blockade.

Government supporters and opponents of Hezbollah vowed to wait out the demonstrations,with some accusing the demonstrators of attempting a coup.

While the situation appears stable at this point, there is fear the protests could escalate into sectarian violence or attacks on the government buildings.


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China loosens press restrictions

December 2, 2006

The Chinese government has decided to allow foreign reporters freedom of movement and information in most of China, between Jan. 1, 2007, until Oct. 17, 2008 in order to better cover the Olympics. The Games will be held in August 2008.

Foreign reporters will also be able to report and interview without approval from government censors during the regulatory hiatus.

The freedoms will not apply to Tibet or Xinjiang, two sensitive territories. Nor will Chinese journalists be granted the same freedoms.

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England in a good position after day two of Adelaide test match

December 2, 2006

At stumps on day two, England has opened a commanding lead in the second cricket test against Australia.

In its first innings, England made 551 runs for the loss of 6 wickets before declaring (ie. 551 for 6 dec.) during the evening session of day two. England's Paul Collingwood made a personal best of 206 runs partnered by Kevin Pietersen (158).

Australia went on to post 28 runs for the loss of 1 wicket (Justin Langer, caught by Kevin Pietersen and bowled by Andrew Flintoff) by the end of the days play.

There are three more test matches left to play in the tournament. The third test match will be played between December 14th and 18th.


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Canadian Liberal vote heads to third ballot

December 2, 2006

Voting continued today in the Liberal Party of Canada with frontrunner Michael Ignatieff maintaining his lead on the second ballot with 31.6% of delegate support but showing limited growth potential. Bob Rae remained in second place but narrowed the gap slightly to win 24.1% support. He was helped by the endorsement of and  who withdrew their candidacies following the first ballot.

Stephane Dion, who was only two votes ahead of Gerard Kennedy on the first ballot solidified his third place standing with 20.8% support on the second ballot winning almost 100 votes more than Kennedy who remained in fourth place. who had been eliminated after the first ballot threw her support to Dion. brought up the rear with 4.7% support.

Following the announcement of the vote result Dryden released his delegates but threw his personal support to Bob Rae while Kennedy withdrew in order to support Dion.

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Cuba asks to re-open negotiations with United States

December 2, 2006

Raul Castro, the brother of Cuba's leader, Fidel Castro and Cuba's defense minister, has asked that negotiations be reopened with the United States as long as the U.S. "accepts that we Cuba are a country." Raul took over the country's leadership after Fidel became ill in July.

"Let me take this opportunity to express our willingness to settle the long US-Cuba disagreement at the negotiating table. Of course, that is, as long as they accept that we are a country that does not tolerate any reduction of its independence, and based on the principles of equality, reciprocity, non interference and mutual respect," said Castro during a military parade in Cuba honoring Fidel's 80th birthday, which he failed to attend.

"Until that happens, after almost half a century, we are prepared to wait patiently for the moment when common sense takes root in the halls of power in Washington," stated Castro.

The U.S. has said that they would like to see a "democratic change" and that a "Castro dynasty" is "certainly not a solution that we think is viable," said a spokesman for the U.S. State Department, Tom Casey.

"We think the Cuban people need to be given the opportunity to see and have democratic change. We believe that is what the Cuban people would like to have. The creation of some sort of Castro dynasty simply by transferring power to Raul Castro and having him continue to operate the same undemocratic, repressive policies as his brother is certainly not a solution that we think is viable," said Casey who also stated that the U.S. "is ready to help."

Raul was given the position of Cuba's leader on July 31, 2006.

The U.S. has not had any dialogue with Cuba and has had a trade embargo imposed on the country since 1962.


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This is breaking news...this just happened and its benn over 30 years since the US or Cuba have talked...how is it not breaking news? DragonFire1024 21:00, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * The breaking template is not necessarily for news that has "just happened", in my opinion. It is not breaking news because it is not:
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 * We don't have a set of clear guidelines for what is / isn't appropriate for the breaking tag, but I honestly do not believe that this article can be classified as breaking news. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 21:06, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Can change rapidly...for instance...the US could say yes...or reply. It does NOT haver to be a war or a terror attack...thats just total POV. If we did that with every article, then there would not be any breaking news. This is national...to Cuba and the US and will have International impacts. With that said, I think this is BIG news and does qualify as Breaking. Anyone else please reply. DragonFire1024 21:15, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Please, let's not start on POV. Surely the whole breaking template is POV - to some people it is a breaking story and to others it is not. I ask that other editors join this discussion. We need a solid set of guidelines for a breaking news story established. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 21:18, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Any story can be breaking news depending on who sees the importance of it. Im not starting on POV I just said that if we were to add breaking opnly to those articles you mentioned, then there would be no breaking news at all...other than blood and bombs. DragonFire1024 21:39, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
 * One of the sources is from yesterday, so I don't think it merits breaking tag. Many stories that are just out should not be tagged with it, it looks unprofessional to have it on a completed story that is unlikely to change.  In this case were the US to agree to dialogue with Cuba that would be a new story that might merit the breaking tag because there would likely be significant reaction that would require worked into the report. --Brian McNeil / talk 22:15, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
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Dion leads Ignatieff heading into final ballot of Canadian Liberal vote

December 2, 2006 Former environment minister Stéphane Dion has overtaken former frontrunners Michael Ignatieff and Bob Rae to take the lead on the third ballot of the Liberal Party of Canada. Dion now leads with 1,782 votes (37%) to Ignatieff's 1,660 votes (35.5%).

With 1,375 votes (28.5%) Rae was the last candidate on the ballot and has been eliminated by the contest. He has released his delegates and has decided not to announce his voting intention for the fourth and final ballot.

Former leadership contestants and, both of whom endorsed Rae after their withdrawal from the contest are now supporting Dion while  who withdrew from the race last night to support Rae is now supporting Ignatieff. Former finance minister who endorsed Rae earlier in the week has thrown his support to Dion.

The results of the final ballot are expected to be announced around 5pm Eastern Time.


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UCLA defeats USC, ends Trojans' BCS title hopes

December 3, 2006

Pasadena, CA

The UCLA Bruins defeated the USC Trojans in the final game of the regular season for both teams, 13-9. With the loss, USC drops to 10-2 and will most likely not play for the BCS National Championship of 2006. UCLA ends its season at 7-5 and will accept an invitation to the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco. It is projected that the Trojans will be invited to the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

With the loss, Ohio State University will likely play either Michigan or Florida in the BCS National Championship in Glendale, Arizona, on January 8th.


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Chief of Fijian military claims that he is in control of Fiji

December 3, 2006

The chief of the Fijian military, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has claimed that he is now in control of Fiji without having to stage a military coup. Commodore Bainimarama said: "Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was no longer in control of the Government and unless he gives in to my demands he will have nowhere to live in Fiji."

There are predictions that the military will send out armed troops into the streets of Fiji's capital, Suva in the afternoon (0300 GMT). Commodore Bainimarama said: "I assure him [Mr Qarase] that he will not be kidnapped or put under any form of house arrest. It will be a peaceful transition." According to the Fijian newspaper Sunday Post, sources inside the government and the military have confirmed that there will be a government takeover tomorrow. Commodore Bainimarama will set up a interim administration.

Prime Minister Qarase, said that Commodore Bainimarama is "deranged and unstable." However Commodore Bainimarama responded to this, he said that they were "the action and words of a cornered rat."

The government and his cabinet are in hiding outside of Suva, Fiji, but the Prime Minister assures everyone that he is still in control of the government. Referring to the hiding, Commodore Bainimarama said: "Qarase had better come out of hiding because right now I'm in control of him."

"We want freedom to live within a democratically civil government, where the government is elected by the people. We do not want a dictator," Mr Qarase said in a nationally broadcast interview.

Mr Qarase said the he expects that he will be the Prime Minister for another four and a half years as he believes that the Fijian people do have confidence in him.


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Rumsfeld memo recognizes need for 'major adjustment' in Iraq

December 3, 2006

A classified memo written by US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld two days before resigning calls for large changes to the Iraq War policy currently in place.

Says Rumsfeld, "In my view it is time for a major adjustment. Clearly, what U.S. forces are currently doing in Iraq is not working well enough or fast enough."

Titled "Iraq — Illustrative New Courses of Action", the memo discusses ideas for reduction in troop levels or redeployment. However, the former Sec. Def. does not recommend any particular strategy. The memo lists many options that he says warrant consideration, including reducing US combat troops and focusing on a support role.

The document's veracity has been confirmed by Pentagon official Eric Ruff.

The memo has raised many eyebrows in Washington, because Rumsfeld staunchly defended his Iraq policy in public and because the White House has repeatedly rebuked many of the options Rumsfeld lists. It also seems to contradict previous assertions that troop levels were set according to the needs of commanders on the ground, and not by elected officials.

According to the New York Times, National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley described the leaked memo as one part of a review being conducted by the president.

“What Secretary Rumsfeld did, I think very helpfully, was put together a sort of laundry list of ideas that ought to be considered as part of that review,” Mr. Hadley said on the ABC News program “This Week.

Bush is considering a variety of new options, including some previously rejected, because "things are not proceeding well enough or fast enough in Iraq," Hadley continued on "This Week." "We have to make some changes."


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Russia wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006

December 3, 2006

In an atmosphere of fun and excitement, the 4th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held in Bucharest, Romania. The big winners of the night were twin duo Sisters Tolmatchevy with their song "Vesna" (Spring). Followed by Russia were pre-contest favorites Belarus (winners of the 2005 edition), and Sweden taking the second and third places respectively. Rounding out the top 5 were Spain and Serbia.

The evening began with an introduction by 12-year-old co-hostess Ioana Ivan followed by an elaborate dance routine. Romanian reporter, Andreea Marin took to the stage to kick off the 15 performances from various European countries. Romania incorporated historic and modern elements in an interesting way that would appeal to children everywhere. Dracula was also present on stage, helping Ioana and Andreea present. The evening ran smoothly, but not without some surprises. At the end of the voting, most of the reactions expressed shock in the Portuguese and Macedonian results. These two countries could be found at the bottom of the scoreboard.

 * 01. Russia - 154
 * 02. Belarus - 129
 * 03. Sweden - 116
 * 04. Spain - 90
 * 05. Serbia - 81
 * 06. Romania - 80
 * 07. Belgium - 71
 * 08. Ukraine - 58
 * 09. Cyprus - 58
 * 10. Croatia - 50
 * 11. Malta - 48
 * 12. The Netherlands - 44
 * 13. Greece - 35
 * 14. Portugal - 22
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Ed Stelmach elected new Alberta premier

December 3, 2006

Ed Stelmach has won the race to lead Alberta's governing Progressive Conservative party beating out former Treasurer Jim Dinning and Ted Morton. Stelmach, now premier-Designate of Alberta, will be sworn in as Premier of the Canadian province once outgoing leader Ralph Klein leaves office later this month.

Stelmach placed third on the first ballot of the party's leadership election last Saturday behind Dinning, the favourite, who was in first place and former university professor Morton who was in second place. The top three contenders in the eight candidate race proceeded to the second ballot vote which occurred yesterday.

Stelmach was the surprise leader last night as the first choice of 51,764 voters (35.9%) to Dinning's 51,282 (35.6%). Morton placed third with 41,243 votes (28.6%) and was eliminated from the contest which then proceeded to counting the second choices cast by Morton's supporters on the preferential ballot. Once the second choices of Morton's supporters were factored in Stelmach surged ahead to win a clear victory by a margin of over 20,000 votes in the instant runoff.

The vote was open to all Albertans who purchased a five dollar party membership including members of other political parties. Over 144,000 ballots were cast and reports indicate that a number of members of more moderate parties voted in order to prevent a victory by Morton, a social conservative and supporter of allowing private health insurance to compete with the province's public system of Medicare and has been portrayed as a "right-wing extremist" by his opponents.

The Alberta Progressive Conservatives have ruled the western province continually since 1971. Stelmach will be the province's fourth successive Progressive Conservative premier.

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Talk:Stephen Hawking believes going to other planets is necessary for human survival

i don't want too be harsh,but why his opinion on the mater should deserve a article?His opinion is as good as anybodies.--87.65.215.54 12:11, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

I agree. For example, i could argue that such a drive may be able to accelerate "something" to that speed, but do you want some undefinable biomass to reach the target, or humans (g-forces)? Next, i could argue that technology is never a solution to human-problems. I.e. our unresponsible behaviour would not be solved by colonizing other planets - we would just get "a few extra lives" to spend in the videogame. But the problem would continue to exist. Distributing the risk may even increase it because of psychological effects. I bet there are countless other opinions and views on this topic by other scientiests and philosophers. You could try to get all kinds of opinions on this topic from other sources.... then, in the end you may get an NPOV "article".... but not necessarily a "news article". --82.141.52.60 01:47, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Definitely… not… news. Nice to know the guy is doing OK, so that's relevant and current :v) .74.134.236.69 05:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)


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Taliban claim: Helicopter in Afghanistan shot down

December 3, 2006

Aljazeera English is reporting a Taliban claim to have shot down the world's largest helicopter.

The Russian helicopter is said to have been in use by NATO to supply Dutch troops deployed in Southern Afghanistan.

NATO is reported as saying that the aircraft is missing; probably downed by bad weather. It is said to have crashed Saturday while en route from Kandahar to Uruzgan. No NATO personnel were on board, said NATO spokesman.

The helicopter, said to be Russia's largest cargo carrier, was named as Mi-25. The number of personnel and the nature of its cargo have not been disclosed. It is reported as being owned by DynCorp International which provides "specialised mission-critical outsourced technical services to civilian and military government agencies". DynCorp has been engaged to train police forces and has also been active in anti-drug trading in Central America and elsewhere.

Note: the world's heaviest and most powerful helicopter in production is the Russian eight-bladed Mil Mi-26.


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Former Chilean President Pinochet suffers heart attack

December 3, 2006

Former Chilean President Augusto Pinochet, 91, has suffered a heart attack early this morning. His son, Marco Antonio, declared that his father had received his last rites from a Catholic priest and that "he is in the hands of God and the doctors". Pinochet underwent a bypass surgery in the Hospital Militar in Santiago and his condition is reported to be critical but stable. Doctors have reported he is also suffering from pulmonary edema.

Pinochet came to power in 1973 when the Chilean armed forces led a coup which deposed the left-wing president Salvador Allende. Allende's rule had seen a growing polarization of Chilean society, economic crisis, and terrorist activity from far-left groups. Pinochet set about exterminating his opposition, mainly socalists and communists, and suspended the constiution. His neoliberal economic policies, carried out by the "Chicago Boys", a group of Chilean economists influenced by Milton Friedman, were able to reduce the rampant hyperinflation and stabilize the economy. In 1981, a plebiscite approved a new constitution drafted by Pinochet's government. As the new constitution decreed, another plebiscite took place in 1988 to determine whether Pinochet should remain in power. The "No" option won and Pinochet stepped down. He remained as head of the army and senator until 1998, when he relinquished these positions. He was arrested that year in London for human rights violations, but was able to return to Chile. He is currently under investigation by Chilean officials over tax evasion and human rights violatons. He had recently accepted "responsibility" for "everything that was done" during his government, "which had no other goal than making Chile greater and avoiding its disintegration".


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Philippine typhoon toll may hit 1,000

December 3, 2006

Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared a state of national calamity Sunday in the wake of Typhoon Durian, allowing the government to more rapidly release funds needed to bolster search and rescue efforts. Relief efforts in the Philippines faced delays Sunday for survivors, as fears grew of a rising death toll in the archipelago nation from last week's storm.

Red Cross officials recorded a death toll of at least 406, with 398 others missing and another 489 as injured, based on figures provided by mayors of devastated towns in the eastern Philippines, where Durian hit with 139 mph winds and torrential rains on Thursday.

Canada pledged $870,000 and the Netherlands Red Cross pledged $53,000 to help the country deal with the aftermath of the storm that triggered massive flooding and volcanic mudslides. The United States also promised an undetermined amount of aid.

Many provinces lost power, making communication virtually impossible. In one of the worst hit provinces, Albay, two villages were buried by volcanic mudslides and volunteers were working to recover bodies from the wreckage.

According to the Red Cross, rescue boats were used to survey the damage and take people to the 305 evacuation centers. The Red Cross estimated about 66,616 people were now homeless based upon the number of homes destroyed in the wake of Durian.

Earlier, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said 38,473 displaced people were in evacuation shelters.

Often hit by storms
The Philippines' location in the northwestern Pacific puts it right in the pathway of the world's top typhoon generator, according to meteorologists. Durian is the fourth devastating typhoon to strike the Philippines in the past four months, covering the Mayon volcano with so much wind and rain that ash and boulders cascaded down its slopes in walls of black mud that swamped entire villages Thursday.

Hemmed in by geography and poverty, the Philippines has tried to minimize the damage caused by the 20 or so typhoons that hit the sprawling archipelago every year. Nationwide in 2001-05, 2,892 people were killed and 909 others went missing in typhoons and other storms, which caused damage totaling US$521 million, says the National Disaster Coordinating Council.

Anthony Golez, the council's deputy chief, notes that the estimate doesn't include losses to employment and other economic opportunities, and that Filipinos should be "bombarded" with disaster information, including stories of the Indian Ocean tsunami two years ago and the February 2006 landslide in the central Philippine village of Guinsaugon that killed more than 1,000.

Senator Richard Gordon, who heads the Philippine National Red Cross, said better planning is needed. "The big problem here in our country is we don't plan our communities. It's every man for himself."

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Former Chilean dictator Pinochet dies at 91

December 11, 2006

The former Chilean dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, died yesterday in a military hospital in Santiago de Chile.

Pinochet died at 2:15 p.m. (1715 GMT), surrounded by his family. A brief announcement by the hospital said Pinochet's condition had worsened suddenly following a heart attack on December 3. Earlier in the week he was reported to be recovering from the heart failure.

In 1973 Augusto Pinochet took power in a US-assisted coup against Chile's democratically elected president, Salvador Allende Gossens, who died in the first hours of the military takeover. His rule of terror, which he maintained by silencing all opposition, lasted 17 years and produced a national trauma that has still not fully healed.

A few hours after the dictator's death, the Chilean government spokesman, Ricardo Lagos Weber, announced there would be no state funeral or national mourning. But the government authorized the flying of flags at half-mast on military buildings, and Pinochet's funeral will be performed with military honors. Chile's president, Michelle Bachelet, will not attend.

Within hours of the news yesterday, thousands of people gathered at Plaza Italia to celebrate the ex-dictator's death. There was a jubilant carnival atmosphere in the streets as people merrily waved flags, sang songs or drank champagne. Later on, there were reports of clashes with police firing water cannon and tear gas at the crowd.

A smaller group of right-wingers mourned Pinochet's passing outside the Military Hospital, clutching pictures of the dead dictator. "It is very sad, because it is as if we were left orphans," one Pinochet supporter told the press.

But many of Pinochet's opponents are angry because of his impunity during his lifetime. "What saddens me is that this criminal has died without having been sentenced", said Hugo Gutierrez, a human rights lawyer.

During Pinochet's dictatorship, established in 1973 by means of a coup de état, and later maintained through the use of police and military forces, curfews and state terrorism, thousands were killed or disappeared, and in later years his image was further marred by reports that he had stolen large amounts of money held in foreign bank accounts and that he had been engaged in cocaine smuggling.

Accused of dozens of human rights abuses, the ex-dictator was never tried for these crimes on the pretext of his frail health, despite repeated international attempts to take him to court.

There are a number of ceremonies to be held at Santiago, Chile, on December 12th. And there have been a number of clashes between the "momios" (right-wing pro-dictator sectors of the nation) and anti-pinochet manifestants, however, violence has not escalated to a concerning degree


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Have started an obit in the story preperation are, in case it's needed soon ShakespeareFan00 17:22, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

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Rudd replaces Beazley as Australian opposition leader

December 4, 2006

Kevin Rudd has been elected as leader of the Labor party by the party's caucus. His running-mate Julia Gillard was elected unopposed to the deputy leadership.

The vote was called on Friday after Kevin Rudd challenged former leader Kim Beazley for the leadership. Rudd won the leadership by a vote of 49-39.

Rudd becomes the party's third leader since the 2004 election, where the Howard government won a fourth consecutive term in government.

Long-serving deputy leader Jenny Macklin did not contest the deputy leadership following the defeat of Mr Beazley. Mrs Macklin has been deputy leader under three leaders since 2001.

The party will elect its shadow ministry in a separate ballot on Thursday.

Premier of Queensland Peter Beattie has said that the leadership change "will herald in a new period of stability for the party."

"It's important that if you have good policy and good government, it's important you also have stability in leadership," said Beattie. "I'd urge everyone to get behind Kevin - having a Queenslander as the alternative prime minister is good for the state and good for Australia."

Labor MP Dick Adams said even though he voted for Beazley to remain as leader, he supports the party's new leadership. "There'll be a lot more harmony and a lot more opportunity of ideas," he said. "I think the new ideas need to flow and I think if it's opened up, as some people have said, they want those ideas to come forward, but I think we'll have some interesting policy direction to take to the people."

Sharan Burrow, the president of the ACTU - the peak union body in Australia said Mr Rudd will be a strong leader. "I have no doubt that Kevin Rudd will say that these laws have to go, that they will be replaced by a policy that reinstates rights," Ms Burrow has told Sky News.

Government MP, Christopher Pyne said that the new leadership was a poor choice for the party. "The combination of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard will have all the hallmarks of the mongoose and the cobra. It shows Labor is obsessed about leadership rather than policy and strategy," Mr Pyne said.

In a poll released by Newspoll today, a Rudd-Gillard leadership team had 48 percent support of the public, compared to the outgoing Beazley-Macklin team's 27 percent.


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Ignatieff, Rae say they'll run in next Canadian election

December 4, 2006

Michael Ignatieff, who was the runner-up in yesterdays election, says he will hang on to his seat in the House of Commons and run again in the next federal election. Bob Rae, former NDP premier and currently not an elected MP, also said that it's "still my intention" to seek a seat in Parliament. "I said during the leadership race that that was the plan and it's still the plan," said Rae.

There has been some speculation that Ignatieff would go back to Harvard University in the United States and Rae would go back to his Toronto law practice. Ignatieff and Rae were in the first and second spots until Stephane Dion, former dark horse in the election, surged past three other candidates to win on the fourth ballot.

Dion discussed with Liberals yesterday what they felt about the recent Liberal election and the future of the party. Rae, Ignatieff, and all the other Liberals said Dion is a good leader. "[Dion's] going to be a good leader," Ignatieff said on his way to the luncheon. "He's going to be the next prime minister of the country and I'm going to work real hard to make all that happen." According to Rae, the conversation was "candid and very direct and Mr. Dion set a great tone for the meeting."

The newly elected leader hopes to win the next federal election which is expected in 2007.


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New Zealander fired for checking background information on girlfriends

December 4, 2006

Les Neilson is no longer a New Zealand emergency call operator on 111 in Wellington as he checked up on the background of his potential girlfriends. Mr Neilson said that he will take his case to the Employment Relations Authority as he claims that everyone is doing it and he is being made a scapegoat.

Mr. Nielson was fired in April of this year because of "inappropriate accessing and disclosure of police information."

Mr. Neilson said: "Many police regularly look up acquaintances and friends on the database. I've basically been screwed for doing something that's a common practice. I've used the information the same as everyone else has. If I'm socialising with people and I'm meeting new partners then I need to know the background of those partners because I don't want to put myself or the department in a compromising position." He did it "to protect himself and the organisation."

Mr. Neilson had worked with the New Zealand police for 20 years and has used the background checker "...for the last 20 years."

However he never sold the information to third parties and never used it for personal gain. "I have not disclosed the information to anyone. I've given an explanation. If they investigate it they'll find out it's a very legitimate explanation."

"There's nothing that says I can't do that..."

Howard Broad, Police Commissioner, said: "Staff knew it was wrong to access the database for personal use. If they do, it's wrong and they would know that it's wrong. It's quite a clear breach."

Police can be sued for accessing police information which contain addresses, vehicle details, family, gang links, etc., according to Scott Optican, associate law professor at Auckland University, as it is private information. "The revelation was a significant breach of privacy and police could face lawsuits as well as formal complaints. Police had a duty to investigate how many people had accessed the database for personal use, and what they did with that information. If it looks like there were consequences [for the person who was looked up], they need to contact that person and find out what happened."

The information regarding name and address is said to be worth between NZ$100 and $200 alone to private investigators and debt collectors.

Mr. Nielson is working as a private investigator in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand.

"How many of the general public would be upset that the local policeman or someone working for the police checks up on them, or who's in the street, or checks up on potential tenants for flats or aunts' and uncles' criminal histories?" Mr. Neilson said.

A spokeswoman for the police headquarters said: "The police organisation is intolerant of any abuses of information that is held. As this case illustrates, action will be taken against any staff member who seeks to use police information for purposes unrelated to their duties." She would not comment any further due to the case being before the Employment Relations Authority.

Greg O'Conner, president of the Police Association, said that their union had reminded members to be aware of their use of police information and facilities. "Operation Insider, which investigated the distribution of pornographic e-mails among police, had highlighted the importance of using such facilities appropriately."

"Quite frankly, I think the police should explain to members of the public exactly what happened here and what they'll do to make sure it doesn't happen again," Mr. Optican said.


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Boil water advisory lifted in Vancouver

December 8, 2006

On Monday, November 27, 2006 the Medical Health Officers of the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health recommended that the boil water advisory that had been in effect for the City of Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Burnaby could now be lifted. Hospitals, care facilities, schools, food premises and the public are no longer being advised to boil drinking water or to use an alternate drinking water source. The boil water advisory for the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) had been lifted days before but had remained in effect for the listed areas.

Turbidity is on a downward trend but still remains above pre-storm levels. Water may continue to appear cloudy or discoloured for some time. The Medical Health Officers, monitoring and testing the water, at no point found the water un-safe, but felt the boil water advisory was justified as a safety precauction. It has been advised that people with comprised immune systems should continue to boil drinking water or drink filtered water.

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Turkish passports will soon use RFID chips

December 4, 2006

Turkey will be adopting new passports standardized according to the guidelines. The passports, which are expected to be distributed at the beginning of next year, will have chips embedded in them. These chips, loaded with the passport owner's private information, will be used in airport gates. To obtain a new passport, one will need only a national identity card.

RFID chips, sometimes called, are controversial, especially when loaded with personal information. For instance, one can scan the chip and obtain the private information in it from a distance without the information or consent of the individual carrying the chip. Currently, there seems to be no discussion about the controversies surrounding RFID chips in the Turkish media.


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RFID is not readed by optic reader. It is a similiar to barcode system but it is readed with radio signals. --217.117.75.226 14:41, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
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Talk:Rudd replaces Beazley as Australian opposition leader

Bad headline - too coloured. Why not: Rudd becomes Australian opposition leader
 * Changed, but also to make it more specific - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 06:12, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Cat please
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Please add --InfantGorilla (talk) 08:40, 24 June 2010 (UTC)


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Venezuela's Hugo Chavez re-elected

December 4, 2006

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been re-elected to a third term in office with a large margin over social democrat rival Manuel Rosales.

The latest report from CNE, National Electoral Council from Venezuela at 10:00 pm local time (UCT -4) gives the current president Hugo Chavez Frias the victory with 61.35% of the total counted so far, 75.3%. His social democratic rival, Manuel Rosales, received 38.39%.

Shortly after the partial results were given, Hugo Chávez appeared on the Balcón del Pueblo of the in the presidential palace to celebrate his victory and address his followers. Chávez announced that a new era has started in Bolivarian development, focused in the expansion of the Bolivarian Revolution. Chavez' followers were already celebrating their victory with red flags in downtown Caracas.

The leftist president who has been a thorn in the side of the American government told his supporters "It's another defeat for the devil, who tries to dominate the world," referring to US President George W. Bush. "Today we gave another lesson in dignity to the imperialists, it is another defeat for the empire of Mr. Danger," Chavez continued.

The US has accused Chavez of being dictatorial and a destabilizing influence in Latin America which Chavez has accused the US of trying to dominate the region and of being behind an attempted coup to force him from power.

Chavez' popularity is greatest amongst the Venezuela's poor who support his policy of using oil revenues to fund social programs.

"Today a new era has started, with the expansion of the revolution," said Chavez to his supporters promising to continue with socialist policies. "Long live the socialist revolution, destiny has been written" said Chavez who added. "Nobody should be afraid of socialism... socialism is human, socialism is love.... (today) begins a new age... Venezuela, we have proven it, is red" said Chavez in reference to the colors of his political party.

Chavez was first elected in 1998 and was re-elected to a six-year term in 2000. He also defeated a recall election prompted by his opponents in 2004. Chavez is the fourth left-wing leader to win an election in Latin America in the past five weeks.

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Talk:Venezuela's Hugo Chavez re-elected

this is my first article lol

and, uhmm, i'm stupid. with 75% of the vote counted, Chavez getting 31%, Rosales getting 38%, and Chavez is calling it a victory? clarity please -Edbrown05 08:32, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
 * This is common. It's based on where the votes that have already been counted have come from.  If a candidate is trailing or only slightly ahead after all of the votes have been counted in their strongholds, then it's a bad sign.  The final outcome, at least in terms of victors, can usually be determined fairly early in the count. PabSungenis 14:15, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

 * thats weird it was good the last time i checked nd nobody was been screwing with it--Alextrevelian 006 08:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Interwikis to update or to add

 * From Präsidentschaftwahl in Venezuela 2006
 * To  Präsidentschaftswahl in Venezuela 2006  (one letter is missing)

 * From fr:Venezuela : Hugo Chavez est réélu président
 * To  fr:Venezuela : Hugo Chávez est réélu président  (accent was missing in French article's title)

 * Add  Hugo Chávez é reeleito presidente da Venezuela

Thanks. Hégésippe | ±Θ± 13:35, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
 * done. –Doldrums(talk) 14:08, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

editprotected Just cleaning up a File rename on commons so if someone could change the name of the image File:312858028 86048474c0 o.jpg in this article to the correctly renamed File:Voting queue in Caracas.jpg. Thanks --Captain-tucker (talk) 09:22, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
 * ✅ Adambro (talk) 10:36, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

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Removal of Flag
I had to remove the flag bc I couldn't figure out how to fix its position in order not to obstruct other parts of the page... will try to figure out how to Towsonu2003 09:55, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
 * done, substitute flag with logo if you'd like to, the color seemed not to match that's all Towsonu2003 10:07, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
 * I could probably help with positioning if you need help. Bawolff ☺☻ 11:30, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

how to fınd Turkish flags
you can always fınd Turkish Flags over here
 * don't wotty, we have image:flag of Turkey.svg and other variants at commons:Category:Flags of Turkey Bawolff ☺☻ 11:27, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

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New version
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Blair to announce plans for UK nuclear defence today

December 4, 2006

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is at 3:30pm to present a White Paper in the House of Commons today indicating the Government’s plans to replace the Trident missile system with a similar system but on a reduced scale. The speech is called : Statement: Trident - The Future of the UK Nuclear Deterrent.

The Trident defence system was developed as Britain’s response to the Cold War which ended with the collapse of the USSR in December 1991. The first Trident submarine went on patrol in December 1994.

The present system consists of Trident ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads carried by four Vanguard class nuclear powered submarines. The main issue is about the replacement of the submarine fleet.

There is to be debate about the proposals. Supporters who include the majority of the main opposition party, argue that because of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and threats from countries such as Iran and North Korea, Britain must have a nuclear defence capability. Opponents including at least one Cabinet Minister and several Labour back benchers, say that the system is an inappropriate response to the present threats to national security, terrorism, energy shortage and climate change and that there are better ways of spending the money. The Liberals advocate delay in making the decision. Fifteen Anglican bishops have denounced the possession of such a weapon as ‘evil’.

Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), said that although Scotland had no power to stop the replacment of the Trident weapons system, it had a host of powers to protect the environment. He promised that if the UK government went ahead with the Trident project, the SNP would propose to use those powers to stop it proceeding in Scotland. There are two establishments in Scotland, at Faslane and Rosyth, providing services to the nuclear submarine fleet.


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Kofi Annan: Iraq situation much worse than civil war

December 4, 2006 In an interview with BBC's Lyse Doucet, retiring Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, confessed to sadness at being unable to prevent the war against Iraq. He said that although Saddam Hussein had been a brutal dictator, at least there had been peace in the streets and people were secure in their everyday lives. Saying the war had caused "killing and bitterness", he said that the situation is now "much worse than a civil war".

Mr Annan’s comments provoked the anger of Iraq's national security adviser,, who said he was shocked by what Kofi Annan had said and, in turn, he accused the United Nations of failing in its duty to the Iraqi people.

, former U.S. Defence Secretary and one of the architects of the invasion of Iraq by USA and Britain, admitted in a secret memorandum that the strategy in Iraq is not working properly. Just two weeks before his resignation he advocated a change in policy saying "Clearly, what US forces are currently doing in Iraq is not working well enough or fast enough".

Former U.S. Secretary of State, who heads up the study group commissioned by the President to advise on the situation in Iraq referred to Iraq as being "a helluva mess". On Wednesday,, former Secretary of State who was in post at the time of the invasion of Iraq, told a conference in the that Iraq was in a state of civil war. This was an opinion expressed in March by former Iraqi prime minister.


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Talk:Fiji Military Coup possibly underway

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If you'll take this to 1st lead, please change name to remove "possibly". Towsonu2003 01:02, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Now that the coup is confirmed, no need to discuss... This is a very good written article: Would it be appropriate to import the info here to the Dec5 news item? Towsonu2003 06:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)