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Iraqi group claim deaths of U.S. soldiers avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl

July 12, 2006

A group allegedly linked to al Qaida, Mujahedeen Shura Council in Iraq, posted a web video Tuesday which purported to show two U.S. soldiers' mutilated bodies and claimed the soldiers were killed to avenge the rape and murder of 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza.

The six American soldiers who have been charged with various crimes related to the alleged rape and murder incident are from the same unit as the two U.S. soldiers who were abducted, killed and mutilated, they claim.

The group said that the video was released as "revenge for our sister who was dishonored by a soldier of the same brigade" and that after their fighters heard of the rape and killing, "they kept their anger to themselves and didn't spread the news, but were determined to avenge their sister's honor. God Almighty enabled them to capture two soldiers of the same brigade as this dirty crusader," said a written statement posted on the Web along with the video.

U.S. officials in Iraq condemned the release of the graphic video. "[Multi-National Division-Baghdad] condemns the release of the video in the strongest of terms; it demonstrates the barbaric and brutal nature of the terrorists and their complete disregard for human life. Coalition forces remain resolute in our commitment to catch perpetrators of this crime and bring them to justice."

The video is 4:39 minutes and shows two bodies in torn military uniforms; bloodied and mutilated. One is decapitated and fighters are shown turning the bodies over and also lifting the severed head.


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Dozens arrested in leadup to St Petersburg G8 Summit

July 12, 2006

A G8 summit has been planned to take place from 15-17 July in St Petersburg, Russia. Several sources have reported that a systematic police crackdown on people participating in alternative meetings (a Libertarian Forum and the Russian Social Forum) and critical of the official meeting has begun almost a week prior to the summit. Estimates range from dozens to one or two hundred arrests and detentions.

For the past several years, especially since the 27th G8 summit in 2001 in Genoa, the G8 summits of the leaders of seven of the world's richest industrialised countries and of Russia have been regularly met by popular protests by critics who assert that members of G8 are responsible for global issues such as global warming due to carbon dioxide emission, poverty in Africa and developing countries due to debt crisis and unfair trade policy, exacerbating the AIDS crisis by medicine patent policy and other problems that are related to globalization. These protests have been met by massive numbers of arrests and police violence, on some occasions.

In contrast to previous G8 meetings, this time arrests have been taking place a week before the official meeting itself has started. At least 23-25 human rights activists and political activists, including two German citizens, have been detained by police in Moscow, St Petersburg and other cities in Russia since 7 July. Many of them have been sentenced to ten days' imprisonment, enough to prevent them from participation in political protests until the end of the official summit.

Some sources claim that the true detention rate may be much higher, such as an unconfirmed report attributed to the Siberian Confederation of Labour (Сибирской Конфедерации Труда) claiming 200 arrests. The activists' legal team claims that more than 100 arrests and detainments have occurred.

Discussions on global energy issues and other themes have started at the Libertarian Forum despite the arrests, and the Russian Social Forum is expected to start on schedule on 13 July, followed by the official G8 meeting on 15-17 July. Permission to carry out a street demonstration by the Russian Social Forum has been refused by the authorities.

Russian authorities say that demonstrations are permitted, but only in the location set aside for them - a sports stadium about 25 km (16 miles) from the Constantine Palace, which will house the summit. The Russian Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Chekalin said that allegations of harassment were "from the realms of supposition".

"The police's actions are commensurate with the situation at hand. The situation demands particular measures, sometimes intensified. Sometimes it demands that we visit a family in their apartment," He said.


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criticism of G8 excerpt from wikipedia entry
To anyone who's worried about POV in the criticism of G8 paragraph (,the G8 summits of the leaders of seven of the world's richest industrialised countries and of Russia have been regularly met by popular mass protests by critics who assert that members of G8 are responsible for global issues...) it has already been NPOVed in G8, here it's essentially just the same text with an appropriate crosslink.

Boud 01:40, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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is this useful?  "the Siberian Confederation of Labour - SKT - estimates 200 detentions/arrests."Neutralizer 05:11, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Just out of curiosity...
If Independent Media Center is correct, are we really maintaining NPOV by citing them? Rabbinity 17:35, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


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 * That is unfortunate -- but it does highlight one of the purposes of Wikinews! While news stories on the websites of other news outlets do expire or disappear, Wikinews is creating an archive of stories that will forever be available, for free, to anyone who comes looking. You can be assured that this story is factual and true based on the information available when it was originally published. --Chiacomo (talk) 02:57, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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Talk:Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett dies at age 60

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hello my name is Nancy Garret.The Wikipedia user known as IXFD64.Has applied to be part of a new chatroom called the chatroom club.this chatroom is comprised of indivuals who wish to talk about the issues that are effecting our society today.Mr.Chia signed up on the internet and has met the criteria for someone who wishes to join the chatroom club.I have been told by Mr. Chia that he conergates on the talk areas of the websites known as wikipedia and wikinews.If possible can you ask Mr.Chia his address and if possible Phone number.So we can do a background on Mr.Chia.Please be aware that refusal to comply with this request will be a violation of The Civil Internet Securities Act Of 1983 as well as Civil lawsuit From Both Mr.Chia and United Internet Incorporated The Company that owns the chatroom club.As well as Possible Criminal Charges.Revealing this information to Mr.Chia will also qualify as a violation Of The Internet Privacy Act.
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Please unprotect article, would like to fix error.
From the end of the article:

"The album features Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which was recorded as a bald Syd Barrett wandered into the studio."

This is false and misleading. The band wasn't recording when Syd showed up, they were mixing. Also, it implies the band spontaneously composed a tribute upon seeing Syd arrive.

This little nugget of trivia about Pink Floyd is a tantalizing coincidence, but not seriously relevant.

I would like to change it to something like The album features Shine On You Crazy Diamond, with lyrics explicitly about Barrett's rise to fame and subsequent dissolution. Or something. --63.25.0.174 18:23, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

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Interwiki
Please add Italian interwiki: Morto Syd Barrett, fondatore dei Pink Floyd. Thanks. --Darth Kule - Comlink 20:14, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
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Your message on Talk:Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett dies at age 60
Terribly sorry but I'm still not clear on the nature of this request. Your best bet is to contact the user on his/her talk page. Unfortunately, Wikinews does not appear have a user registered as IXFD64. Wikinews does not and cannot release contact information on its users and, based on my interpretation, it is a violation of our privacy policy to release any information we might have on any user (other than information they release on theselves) except in exceptional circumstances. Please also be aware that some might interpret your message above to include a "legal threat"; legal threats are not permitted on any Wikimedia Foundation project. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you further. I have copied this message to the IP user talk page. --Chiacomo (talk) 04:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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Talk:Iraqi group claim deaths of U.S. soldiers avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl

title and more
the stated motives of newsmakers are usually not suitable material for the title. they almost always express a POV and length restrictions mean that other POVs can't be accomodated in it. much better to have the title describe the event and the lead paragraph describe the stated motive. exceptions are concievable, for instance when the stated motive is itself unusual or marks a big changed from previous stance. similarly, if the statement itself is the news event (press conference or the next bin-laden video-release). as far as i know, insurgents (in iraq or elsewhere) have always been claiming that their actions avenge wrongdoing by the establishment. so i dont think this article qualifies in the above tests. suggest headline which reports the event - terrorists release video of purported dead US soldiers.

incidentally, is there anything to lead us to think that these are in fact, US soldiers? are there missing or abducted servicemen who may concievably be the ones shown? the military's acknowledgement (or otherwise) of the identity of the dead needs to be explicitly and prominently mentioned, (let's keep in mind that if there are missing personnel, then there are people awaiting news of them. and any official word on events like this will be of great importance). Doldrums 05:15, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * All very good points, Doldrums. Some might say the killers are attempting to excuse acts committed for entirely different, political reasons. On this view they don't care about the crime more than anyone else, they just want to make political capital for their cause out of the rape and murders. If the military have yet to annouce missing/dead it might be they have dressed up dead civilians in stolen/imitation US soldier uniform. Ealturner 12:52, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * "Iraqi group claim deaths of U.S. soldiers avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl" I've changed the title. This should not be a controversial decision so please discuss this title before reverting or changing it again. Ealturner 13:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Added the word "claim" and the "Iraqi group" instead of the name to make title shorter. Ealturner 13:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

"Iraqi group claim U.S. soldiers killed avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl" This title would be clearer still. Agree? Ealturner 13:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * There was a big story last month which we didn't carry about 2 US sioldiers kidnapped and killed. These are the ones they are talking about I think?

Neutralizer 13:30, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * i think those two appear to be the only possibilities. they are identified by name in the stars and stripes article. buti would be careful in attributing any claims of identification back to the sources, and *ensure* that the sources *did* say what we say there're saying. (for instance, i did not find the "identification" stars alluded to, during a cursory glance thro' the SITE publication). Doldrums 14:03, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * here's the official response, which suggests, but does not confirm that the video shows captured soldiers. Doldrums 14:10, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


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Hi, just thought you might be interested in Israel:"Entering southern Lebanon to search for Israeli soldiers". PVJ(Talk) 17:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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Windows XP story
This sounds like a reasonable story to me! I'd love to see an article about it. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 17:58, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I already prepared the story, see Story preparation/Microsoft ends support for Windows XP's first service pack, if that's what you're talking about. ;) --Szajd 19:09, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

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Microsoft launches classified listings site

July 12, 2006

Microsoft launched its free online classified listing site, Windows Live Expo today in the United States market, announcing that it is no longer a public pre-release beta version, but "a fully fledged Windows Live service". The corporation is readying a UK version, too.

Expo, one of the 30+ announced Windows Live services and software products, is the fifth service in the set to launch. It was previously available in a public beta form for U.S. residents.

On Windows Live Expo users can buy and sell items, post classified advertisements, and search for bargains. Similar Web sites include Craigslist and eBay. Expo can perform searches for listings by people in a specific group (e.g. only e-mail contacts), and also by the geographic distance of the advertiser from the user.

The service is meant to be heavily integrated with other Windows Live products, such as Messenger and Spaces. The new version, compared to the betas, introduces the new Windows Live look, the ability to add comments to a listing, provides driving directions to a specific place (like the home of the seller of an item), and also provides more help for developers to expand upon Expo.

The announcement, published on the product team's blog, also noted that a UK version of the service was created and is available internally inside the company.

Expo was previously code-named Classified, and earlier code-named Fremont.


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UK to get new nuclear power stations

July 12, 2006

The has given permission for new  to be built in the United Kingdom. This decision follows months of public debate and controversy over the proposal. Many Britons have argued for greater use of renewable energy supplies, but the government has said that even with a big increase in investment, renewable sources will not meet all of the UK's additional energy demands. It is expected that 25 GW of additional generating capacity will be required over the next two decades, partly as compensation for old nuclear stations which will be closed down. This additional capacity must be met while reducing overall greenhouse gas emission as per the.

The government also announced big increases in spending on renewable energy research and for the construction of onshore wind farms. It is claimed that 20% of energy will be produced from renewables by 2020, and if there are new breakthroughs in renewable energy science this figure may be increased further. Philip Wolfe of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) told the BBC "The government has seen the light on renewables. The energy review supports what we and many others have been consistently saying - that renewables, energy efficiency and decentralised systems are the strongest prospects for secure and sustainable energy supplies."

The new nuclear plants will cost 400-500 million UK pounds (700-900 million US dollars) and will generate 1.5 to 2 GW of power each. These will provide the baseline amount of additional power should there be a lack of success in new areas of renewable energy research. The private sector will initiate, fund, construct and operate the new nuclear plants and will cover the full cost of decommissioning and their full share of long-term waste management costs. The Government proposes to address potential barriers to new nuclear stations, but says it will not provide any taxpayer money for the nuclear industry - tax investment will only be put into renewable energy research. This approach is similar to the successful approach adopted in the USA. It contrasts with early UK nuclear power development, where individual power plants or small groups of plants were planned and built by separate publicly funded research and engineering groups, but there was poor planning of nationwide issues such as waste management. Critics argue that the government has only put the nuclear option on the table as it is privately run and does not require government investment, whereas increasing renewable energy production would cost taxpayer money.

The review also discusses energy self-sufficiency, and points out that the increase in renewable energy to 20% of the total will improve the UK's self sufficiency. No mention is made of opening uranium mines in the (or reopening  uranium mines) in order to make the UK self-sufficient in uranium, something which   in 1980.

Some critics were disappointed that the review had little discussion of the reduction of emissions from transport, a sector which gives a larger contribution to the total UK emissions than electricity generation. This may relate to the high costs associated with significant reductions in emissions in the transport sector.

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Man arrested for mutilating NZ body

July 12, 2006

Tonight, July 12, the New Zealand Police have arrested a man for murdering Tony Stanlake.

The alleged murderer, 21-year-old, will be in Wellington's District Court tomorrow morning.

Head Detective Inspector, Mike Arnerich, said "tonight's arrest was excellent news, police were still seeking more people in connection with the death. We firmly believe more people were involved in Tony's death. We've still got a lot of investigative work to do to identify and find these people."

The 62-year-old's body was found mutilated in Wellingtons south coast, New Zealand. His hands were cut off at the wrists and the head had received numerous fractures.

The police had been seeking a Subaru Legacy which got stuck in the sand at Owhiro bay a day before the body was discovered, they found the car at Wainuiomata. They forensically examined the car, this was followed by the arrest of the man.

Police are still seeking more information about the Subaru and sightings of Mr Stanlake.

The hot-line for anyone to contact with any information is (NZ) 0508733762

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Elderly man's mutilated body found in Wellington's south coast, NZ (July 9, 2006)

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Hezbollah attack Israel; Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon

July 12, 2006

Israel has launched an incursion into southern Lebanon in what they claim is a search for two Israeli soldiers. The soldiers were taken Wednesday following an attack by Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia, that had made an incursion into Israel.

Three Israeli soldiers died and eleven were wounded when army transports patrolling at the Israeli-Lebanese border were attacked on Wednesday morning, near the Israeli village of Zar'it. Hezbollah also fired mortars and long-range rockets at the Israeli town of Shlomi and nearby communities. Six Israeli civilians were injured by the artillery fire.

After the attack two soldiers were found to be missing. Israeli troops and tanks then entered southern Lebanon, having claimed the soldiers were kidnapped. Following the incursion, five more soldiers were killed, four of them when an Israeli tank hit a mine. Hezbollah said one of its members died.

The Israeli air-force targeted several roads, bridges and Hezbollah outposts in an attempt to stop militants from moving the soldiers, Israel said. Two civilians were killed in an air raid on one of the bridges, while 23 others have been injured. Israeli artillery and gunboats also attacked other targets on Lebanese soil.

Later, Hezbollah said they had destroyed an Israeli tank which had crossed the border into Lebanon.

Ehud Olmert, Israel's Prime Minister, blamed the attack on the Lebanese government calling it "an act of war" and vowed to deliver a "very painful and far-reaching" response. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Dan Halutz told Israel's Channel 10 that if the soldiers are not returned "we will turn Lebanon's clock back 20 years".

Hezbollah Secretary-General, Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, hailed what he called the capture of the two soldiers calling them "our natural, only and logical right". He also said that the soldiers were taken to "a far away place" and that the only way to get them back was through an exchange with Lebanese and other Arab prisoners in Israeli jails.

The Israeli cabinet is in an emergency meeting and has yet to make an official statement about the situation. PM Ehud Olmert said previously that swapping of prisoners is not an option.

Hezbollah's announcement of their captures led to celebration scenes in a Hezbollah-strong suburb in Beirut with firing of guns in the air and handing out candy to children.

The Lebanese government issued a statement after an emergency meeting of the cabinet saying that it was not informed of the intentions of Hezbollah and that it does not endorse the group's actions. Prime Minister Fouad Siniora was quoted as saying that "the government was not aware of and does not take responsibility for, nor endorses what happened on the international border".

Hezbollah currently has two sitting members on the Lebanese government's ruling coalition.

The view recognized by the United States is one that condemned the attacks, but acknowledged that Lebanon had little say over Hezbollah in the south. The White House said the militant group's violent actions were supported by Iran and Syria.

Israel has filed a complaint with the United Nations which called for the Security Council to enforce resolutions urging Lebanon to extend its authority throughout its territory and to disarm its militias.


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EU fines Microsoft €280.5 million

July 12, 2006 Microsoft was fined €280.5 million today by the European Commission for not complying to a 2004 antitrust ruling by the European Union.

EU had ruled in 2004, asking Microsoft to provide its competitors information about its Windows operating system. This was to give the rivals a level playing ground for writing software for the Windows platform to compete with Microsoft's own offerings.

The EU set a dead-line of July 21 for Microsoft to provide complete technical information to its competitors. If not, there may be further fines, up to €3 million a day.

The commission is saying that Microsoft has not done enough on the issue and must provide the information by July 31. Microsoft however does not agree to this and believes that it has done no wrong, and has in fact complied to the 2004 EU ruling.

The European Union's Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes has warned Microsoft to comply with these regulations for their upcoming Operating system, Vista which is scheduled to be released in 2007.

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Talk:Hezbollah attack Israel; Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon

I've modified some technical inaccuracies in the article, specifically: Sources: 62.90.116.79 14:28, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * the event has not occured in the disputed Sheeba farms region which is in the Golan area, but instead in the Galil area, about in the middle of the Galil section of the border, some 60 Km west of the Sheeba farms region.
 * According to official IDF press release, 2 soldiers were kidnapped, 3 dead and 2 wounded, and not the exagerated numbers that were erronously quoted. Do note that a 2 vehicle IDF patrol is usually composed of 7 to 10 soldiers, so the previous quoted numbers cannot possibly be correct.
 * http://www.nrg.co.il/online/1/ART1/448/267.html
 * http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3274520,00.html

'''In search of kidnapped soldiers ? '''

This conveys the message that Israel is once again just acting out of self-defence, like most indoctrinated people in the West think. I suggest the title could be changed in a more neutral Israel enters southern Lebanon. The search for the kidnapped soldiers is the motivation cited by the Israeli government and should be questioned. Is it common sense or rational to launch a massive military campaign to deliver two individuals ? Of course not, it endangers their lives.

Let us not use the Israeli discourse (nor that of Hamas or Hizbullah) as the standard one. One of the main reasons the conflict hasn't been solved after a century is that the Zionist-Israeli version of the story is still the one that's being fed to North American and European audiences.

 * Please leave your id. You can do this with four ~ wiggly lines. That's the best way to get your point listened too. As it happens I was about to come in here to make the same point. It is important to mention in the article Israel believes the soldiers were "kidnapped" - that's the language they use on the IDF website. But in the title we need to be more careful, perhaps add the word "claim" or substitute with another word. Ealturner 16:31, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * "Kidnapping" is just a more emotional (POV) word for "capture". However, the IDF website uses the word "abducted" as far as I can see. "Capture" is a good, neutral word. --Jambalaya 16:41, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Captured is not neutral. However you will find if you look around the word kidnap used, at least on the English version of the site I read. "Israel says the soldiers were kidnapped" is okay as it's Israel saying it. Not wikinews. From the Hezbollah perspective the soldiers were captured, like a war. Ealturner 16:45, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

New title
Israel enters southern Lebanon in search of soldiers - same title minus "kidnapped" - word not needed. Ealturner 16:34, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Good adjustment. Also, I do not accept as fact the reasons given for these troop movements into other countries/territories; especially in light of the infrastructure damage in Gaza which does not seem consistent with their stated reason for going into that territory; at least imo. Israel holds thousands of prisoners and if Hamas were to invade Israel and say it was in search of captured Palestinians; we would not accept that stated motivation as being fact. The title needs to reflect that Israel says that's why they went in. I will try this; "Israel;Entering southern Lebanon to search for Israeli soldiers" . Neutralizer 16:44, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * don't use the word "entering" - passive? Also don't use a semi-colon, it's ugly Ealturner 16:47, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Neutralizer, you wrote //NPOV (see talk); we must not present Israeli claims as to their motivation as being factual// I don't see how your change changes the meaning at all. It just makes a more ugly title??? Ealturner 16:50, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

ok, so who has something against the title: Israel:"Entering southern Lebanon to search for Israeli soldiers"

slight change from the original title but should ease the arguments. TiB 17:28, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I think Israel enters southern Lebanon in search of soldiers is good; grammatically and POV-wise. ~ clearthought 19:32, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * The way I read it, "in search of soldiers" seems to be implying that some soldiers (israeli? lebanese?) have wandered across the border and got lost or something. Which cannot be argues is really not the case. -- Noop 19:44, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * How about: Israel: "Entering southern Lebanon in search of captured soldiers"

TiB - Can't sign - not home.

NPOV
Wow, guys; I'm trying to avoid a NPOV tag but the article was much more Israeli POV than I expected; it was almost like an Israeli press release (no offense intended), imo. I doubt Ealturner and I will agree so hopefully other editors will get involved. Neutralizer 16:59, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks for fucking up the redirects with your ingenious headlines --Jambalaya 17:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * If it was me, please provide links so I can fix them. Thanks,Neutralizer 17:07, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, I'm doing my part in screwing up too :-P But we should agree on a headline asap. How about just "Israel enters southern Lebanon" ? --Jambalaya 17:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I agree this title change. It is not NPOV to present Israeli claims as fact. Also, Ealturner, it would seem that of late you are becoming increasingly aggressive which is in turn making it difficult for other editors to collaborate with you on project. At first I was under the impression that it was only me you had (if at all) any issues with, but now it seems that you are being somewhat rude in your interactions with other editors as well. I would advise you to cool off a bit lest you run into trouble for your activities. Thanks. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 17:11, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * PVJ "you are becoming increasingly aggressive" is a personal attack don't do it. "rude in your interactions with other editors" - this is not the place to throw accusations around. Ealturner 17:39, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Title
Ok; I had meant before to show that the entry into Lebanon was claimed to be for a certain purpose rather than stating that it was for that purpose. This title may not be right either but hopefully someone can think of a title which does not seem to support Israel's attack on Lebannon as being solely a prisoner retrieval tactic. Neutralizer 17:06, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

How exactly is the word "invasion" non POV? Whats wrong with "enter" as it was? TiB 17:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * "Israel claims its invasion of southern Lebanon is justified" We nearly had a great title... why this? It's biased in tone as it presupposes someone has said the invasion - POV! - was unjustified. It's not an invasion either, on the dictionary definition. You must know that after the last article we discussed the correct definition of invasion. Invasion = plunder and conquest. Israel say they are looking for soldiers = .POVEalturner 17:12, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * In any case, the Israelis claim they are looking for soldiers. Claims can very often be different from facts, many countries claim many different reasons for their actions overseas, we need to reflect the fact that the Israeli statement in neither cent-percent true nor cent-percent false. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 17:18, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * "we need to reflect the fact that the Israeli statement in neither cent-percent true nor cent-percent false" I agree with this. However the news needs to report the news. This requires we use qualifying words like "claim" or "says" to attribute any possible POV to a source, rather than wikinews Ealturner 17:57, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

IDF Source added confirms IDF believe 2 were "kidnapped"

 * Any objections for me to write "Israel claims they were kidnapped"? Ealturner 17:12, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Perhaps I am seeing this too differently from the rest. To me it's obvious that NPOV precludes presenting any government's stated motives for attacks or invasion as if that is the factual motive in a headline or even in the content of an article. We saw with Gaza that quite soon there was other motives (weakening Hamas) presented as being the real reason Israel swept into the territory so we can't be presenting any stated motive as being fact. We must always use qualifiers like "claim" or "alleged" or "stated"; I think. Neutralizer 17:17, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Great example; "Iraqi group claim deaths of U.S. soldiers avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl"... see, we make it clear that this so called motive is only claimed; suppose we had just put "Iraqi group killed U.S. soldiers to avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl"? That would have been the wrong way to present it. Does anyone see what I'm trying to say here? I know I don't communicate that well most of the time, but I'm trying. Neutralizer 17:21, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I proposed "Israel enters southern Lebanon" earlier. Anyone got any views on that one? --Jambalaya 17:35, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Wrong, Neutralizer you need to understand that government statements are PART OF THE NEWS. Whether wrong or right we report it, albeit we say they "claim" so that we tell the reader it is a POV statement. Ealturner 17:36, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Agreed, but why does the article's content not include the word "claim" in several important references? Ok, someone edited the word out; I will reinsert the word "claim". Neutralizer 21:43, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Not everyone knows that POV statements must be attributed? Sometimes I miss statements that should be attributed. I tend to pick up some statements more quickly than others. Not deliberately, but a benefit of collaboration is other people will pick up the mistake if I don't. :)  Ealturner 01:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

What?
Please see my question about two existing article at Talk:Israel_is_entering_southern_Lebanon_to_search_for_Israeli_soldiers --Szajd 17:19, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

It's been forked :-S Someone should delete one of them! --Jambalaya 17:30, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Additional Information
I would like to see the article mentions that Hezbolla bombarded Israeli towns Wednesday morning during the armed clash on the border. I think its not NPOV to only mention Israeli bombardment of Lebanese civilian targets without also mentioning that Hezbolla engaged in such an activity as well. Noop 18:53, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * If the additional information can be correctly sourced, the words attributed and the information is relevant to the article it should already be in the article. It seems to me it is relevant rockets landed in Israeli towns during the Hezbollah incursion. However it would be POV to say Hezbollah hit the towns deliberately so be careful with words. Ealturner 19:00, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * From sources already cited in the article: (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5171616.stm) - "On Wednesday morning, Hezbollah launched dozens of Katyusha rockets and mortar bombs at the Israeli town of Shlomi"; (http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3274258,00.html) - "Western Galilee residents woke up to loud sounds of exchanges of fire on both sides of the border. Explosions were heard on the central and eastern [Galilee] zones. Six people were injured on the western area of the border" -- Noop 19:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * What, you just expect violent militants like the people in Hezbollah to not fight back? Anyway, isn't it POV if we take our side with an article from a strongly Israeli site like Ynet News? Just wondering. ~ clearthought 19:35, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * (a) The rather factual presentation of actual aimed fire at Israeli civilians is from BBC. The YNet article is much more opaque about the causes of injuries. (b) I'm not expecting anything, I'm just saying that all information should be present. (c) isn't it POV to hide information ? -- Noop 19:40, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * It is not hezbollah who is retaliating but the israelis. Hezbollah attacked first.132.68.204.231 19:43, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

//Anyway, isn't it POV if we take our side with an article from a strongly Israeli site like Ynet News?// No. You make the error of assuming there are "credible" and "non-credible" news sources. There are no credible news sources. They're all commercial. They're all biased. Ealturner 19:46, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * That is true in certain parts of the world, but some of us actually got non-commercial news outlets. --Jambalaya 20:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Ok, I'll bite :-) - news sources that aren't commercial? so they are either - government sponsored (immediately should be considered biased), or voluntury - operated by people who are passionate about the subject they report about. From the listed three types, which would prefer to have reporting on much disputed and heated issues ? -- Noop 20:08, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I'd say it depends on the spesific outlet, not the type of outlet. :-) --Jambalaya 20:13, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Ah! now you peeked my interest :-) which exactly are we talking about ? -- Noop 20:21, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, the BBC would be a good example. It gets parts of its funding through the British government and through licensing and yet it's one of the world's most trusted news organizations. --Jambalaya 20:31, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Jambalaya - BBC is commerical and bias. As you just said it's run on licence fee and the British goverment. I don't know why you'd think it's different to any other. Perhaps you like its content more? That's your opinion. Ealturner 23:51, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * //(c) isn't it POV to hide information ?// That's right, censorship is biased. So long as information is relevant, attributed and EVERYTHING is sourced - A.R.S.E - it can go in the article. PS: I just made that acronym up! Don't say naughty words. Ealturner 19:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I suggest the following change: second paragraph "...near Zar'it, while mortars and long-rage rockets were fired into Israeli territory". I think I demonstrated that it is mentioned in sources already cited. Your opinion? -- Noop 19:52, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Mention the Israeli town of "Shlomi" was hit - that's the "new" news you've found in the BBC article. Be specific. Ealturner 19:54, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Ok - then: "...near Zar'it, while mortars and long-rage rockets were fired at the Israeli town Shlomi and nearby settlements.". I've heard interview on the radio and TV with locals claiming Hezbollah fire at other locations, but of course I can't cite them :-p, but I don't mind that much - this isn't new information, it is simply missing from Wikinews' otherwise rather comprehensive report. -- Noop 20:04, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Yep. Those facts are sourced. However you might say "while Israel says mortars and rockets were fired"... add Israel says because it may be POV that Hezbollah deliberately attacked those places. Maybe a rocket went off course? Not all facts known from Hez side. Ealturner 20:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I'd rather not qualify the fact that bombs where launched, being a fact and all (for some crowds, "XXXXX says" == "reporter thinks its untrue". I don't want to go there). The BBC article clearly mentions several dozens (hardly a mistake). I think its ok if we can say that "shots have been fired although its not clear if they were aimed at civilians", but I can't think of a good phrasing for that ATM. -- Noop 20:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * No, don't mention civilians - it's speculation to say they were targeted. Just mention the facts - the towns were hit. Also I'd rather only write the news - don't write news that's "not clear" - it creates confusion with the reader. Do I believe it or don't I? Anyway, I've added a line about the towns now. Read it and see what you think :) Ealturner 20:29, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I believe this is adequate. Thank you. -- Noop 20:36, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Meanwhile back in Gaza...
"Separately, Israel escalated its Gaza assault, killing 23 people.

Israeli attacks in the central Gaza town of Deir Al-Balah killed 12 people, while two people were killed in separate incidents elsewhere in Gaza.

Israel also dropped a quarter-ton bomb on a home in Gaza City before dawn to try to kill top Hamas fugitives. Palestinian hospital officials said the blast killed nine members of a family — seven children and two parents."

Sigh.

--Jambalaya 20:28, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * This is worthy of its own article. As this article concerns Lebanon and Hezbollah. The two are not necessarily related as Hezbollah and Gaza strip have different terroritories and political ambitions. Ealturner 20:30, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Yeah, I know. I was just shaking my head over what the world missed while being kept busy :-) --Jambalaya 20:33, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Why do we want to be projecting the impression that the attack on Lebannon and Gaza are solely search and rescue missions? Isn't that exactly what we've been doing? Even this headline gives that impression. Neutralizer 21:57, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * In the house was Mohammad Def, one of the most wanted people in gaza. I guess it was a calculated risk.

TiB 23:12, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Neutralizer Israel claims that is what it is doing. What other reasons would Israel be there btw? Hezbollah have admitted capturing the soldiers. The title needs to reflect what the article is about. Please put other title suggestions in here to discuss before unilaterally changing the title. There is already a concensus on this one. Ealturner 23:24, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

If this isn't an "attack"; what is?
Shouldn't this be called what it is; a major invasion or attack? "Two civilians were killed in an air raid on one of the bridges, while 23 others have been injured. Israeli artillery and gunboats also attacked other targets on Lebanese soil." It might be a retaliatory attack, but it's clearly an attack; not an "entry",imo. Neutralizer 21:53, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * An incursion. --Jambalaya 22:54, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Neutralizer, just for argument's sake as I take your comment as an open question. Invasion has a specific definition, plunder and conquest. You can say Allied Forces invaded Kuwait / Iraq because the intention was conquest (some might argue plunder too, though I suppose "rescuing an economic basket case" can come under plunder.) Nobody is saying that is happening in Lebanon. I'm pretty sure even Hezbollah isn't saying Israel is attempting to conquer and plunder Lebanon. And do you think world/US would stand by and let Israel do that even if Israel wanted? Ealturner 23:29, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I do not agree with the premise that invasion is always for plunder and conquest; (it might just be for political upheavel) and even if it is(for plunder and conquest) we do not know if that occurred until after the fact. Neutralizer 01:57, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * so when doctors perform an invasive procedure on patients... Doldrums 13:06, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

And do you think world/US would stand by and let Israel do that even if Israel wanted
 * I don't theink the U.S has any authority in this regard. In any case, since the U.S is currently "liberating" another oil-rich Middle-Eastern country, I doubt they will feel have any urgent desire to "free" Lebanon. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 13:42, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Title - Part 2
Can somone point me to the source where someone actually said "Entering southern Lebanon to search for Israeli soliders". Currently the title is stated like that's a quote from someone as its, ummm, quoted. --R2b2 22:10, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I know; it's not accurate. I still think this "Israel claims its invasion of southern Lebanon is justified" is a clear and NPOV title, but several editors seem to want to have a title that portrays Israel's attack as a search and rescue mission. Neutralizer 22:29, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I think that sounds a bit like a story about the story. One story concentrating on Israel's justification for the raid, while another story deals with the details of the raid. Besides, "invades" is more POV than "enters". --Jambalaya 22:53, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Neutralizer, read what I said above about the term invasion. It's unacceptable as in factually wrong and POV. Don't bring it up when it doesn't fit the definition. Ealturner 23:31, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

It seems no-one can point to a source so I'm assuming it's been incorrectly quoted. Something as simple as Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon would probably do for a headline wouldn't it? Why they are would be the purpose of the leading paragraph(s)... (by the way, my spelling might be a bit off :) ) --R2b2 01:09, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon This is fine by me. Simple title that describes what happened. Ealturner 01:13, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Me too; let's do it. Neutralizer 01:59, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Excellent. Like the new title. And not an invasion in sight... :P Ealturner 02:09, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

The title does not fully describe what happened. Ealturner 02:57, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Edit
I think you have it right; yet I think the title lead-in would be clearer by stating that the search is for "missing soldiers." States intent without taking a position. paddy 01:14, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure which thing you think is right :) Could you elaborate? --R2b2 01:21, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Proportionality
I think we have to at some point address the "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer" issue. The idea that because a soldier is kidnapped justifies a full scale invasion of the country the kidnappers came from is dumbwitted. I suggest we not continue to fall for that line regardless of how romantic it may seem. Neutralizer 01:54, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * You don't achieve "balance" by sitting on the one end of the scales you think needs more weight (unless those weights are attributed). //full scale invasion of the country// You're sensationalising again. Nobody is "falling for the Israel POV" - Israel POV is, as it should be, attributed to Israel. Please point out where this isn't the case and we'll deal with it. Ealturner 02:03, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I don't agree anyone is sitting on a scale nor that anyone other than Israeli or Hezbolah spokespeople are sensationalizing so perhaps we can start by assuming noone here has an agenda. I assume Hezbolah and Israel have an agenda in what they say but I do not think anyone here is sensationalizing nor sitting on a scale. Neutralizer 02:13, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Neutralizer has made the mainpage tagline non-neutral point of view. I've done my 3 reverts. The tagline has no mention of Hezbollah's attack on Israel. It needs mention because that is why Israel attacked. On second thoughts perhaps the new title isn't so great. Ealturner 02:35, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Title should state fact Israel was attacked
In bending over backwards to be fair I've missed the fact Israel was attacked.

//Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon// WHY? The title will need to look something like this:

Hezbollah attacks Israel; Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon Ealturner 02:40, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I've changed the title. The mainpage tagline still is not NPOV and needs editing. Ealturner 02:43, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with the change, I think its important to state who attacked first, it puts things into perspective. also, I don't see how Zidane's apology is worth such a big headline. I think its more appropriate to put it on the right side as a smaller headline.TiB 10:09, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Hezbollah in govt?
wp Lebanese government of July 2005 lists the "political affiliation" of some members of the present government as Hezbollah. Doldrums 06:49, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Hezbollah had a seat in the cabinet. 172.201.205.3 12:34, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Hezbollah in Gov't
The rv edit comment was cut off so I'm not sure why I was reverted. It is important to state that Hezbollah is a part of the Lebanese government coalition (and currently has 2 sitting ministers) in the section where the Lebanese government dissociates itself from the events. Cheers, Tewfik 06:51, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Late editing
Couldn't the latest edit be including in a more recent story? The source is dated July 18, so it's a bit late to use it in a WN-story dated July 12. --Jambalaya 13:49, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Ok I understand your problem. May be it4s not good to include this source in this article, but then it nedds to be neutralised.
 * The article does not need neutralised, it is over a week old and should not be getting edited. --Brian McNeil / talk 14:19, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I do not see anywere these rules you just invented yet. This is about neutralisation. I agree that no new information from the last few days should be added to this article, but it is still allowed to neutralise it. And it needs to, because the informations it contains are not necessarily true (the fact that Hizbollah crossed the border to kidnap the two soldiers) So, even if you don't want this "information" to be removed, the minimum would be to tell it using the conditional form. PREVIOUS UNSIGNED COMMENT BY User:217.233.214.4
 * These are not rules I just invented, they are a conservative interpretation of the archive conventions. And, as an admin performing a second revert I asked for a second opinion, and the article was protected.
 * I'm sure there's stories we have that are plain wrong, and they'll stay that way. We're not an encyclopedia and sometimes we screw up.  Anyway, now the situation is you have to explain the edit you want, justify it, and ask for a review on the admin alert page. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:59, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Well I've tried to talk about it to the one who blocked this article. Apparently he is very quick to use his privileges as an administrator, but there is nobody at the phone anymore then when it is about finding a solution and talk. I'm very upset. I understand this article is old and care should be taken while editing it, and I'm ready to talk about it here if someone wishes to, but I do not accept this abusive blocking from someone who disapeared as quick as he came. I've posted a new message on his "talk" page, a little bit more aggresive this time. It is not in order to insult him, it is just to see if he will react according to the usual moto of many administrators: "as long as you stay quiet I don't give a fuck what you say, and when you become impatient, I say it is inadmissible".
 * Can't you read what Brianmc just wrote? It's a ROUTINE to archive old articles. Move on. --Jambalaya 12:36, 7 August 2006 (UTC)


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Sex scandal rocks Scottish politics

July 12, 2006

A controversial defamation court case is continuing today in Edinburgh after hearing fresh allegations against one of Scotland's most influential politicians. Tommy Sheridan, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and convener of the Scottish Socialist Party, is pressing ahead with the case despite claims of orgies and other sexual acts by tabloid newspaper The News of the World.

Since the case began over a week ago, the courtroom has heard allegations from several journalists, MSPs and colleagues of Mr Sheridan, with witnesses telling of scandals varying from extra-marital group sex to "threats that someone would pull out a tongue". The case began after The News of the World printed several pieces in 2004 and 2005, making allegations regarding Mr Sheridan's personal life. The newspaper stands by the articles as true, despite the MSP claiming £200,000 in damages.

Many of the original articles centre around the former market researcher Helen Allison, who claims that, in 2002, she was invited to a Glasgow hotel by a friend to attend a "VIP party." Upon arrival, she was taken up to a suite where she saw Tommy Sheridan "having sex with a female at the bottom of a bed and another man sitting at the side of the bed putting a condom on." It was alleged by The News of the World that this woman was a prostitute. It was after selling this story to the newspaper that Miss Allison received threats that her tongue would be removed.

The courtroom has also heard testimonials from another witness, 38 year-old journalist Anver Khan. Miss Khan told the court that she had visited a "Swingers' Club" in Manchester with Mr Sheridan. She has also told of threats and attacks by individuals associated with the MSP, who is currently married to Gail Sheridan. In a show of unity, the couple have been arriving at court each day hand in hand.

The trial is set to last for two weeks in total.

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Investigation into Mumbai train bombings begins

July 13, 2006

The toll in yesterday's serial bombings on Mumbai's commuter trains has risen to 200 killed, with 714 people injured, according to the official estimate released by the Police. 127 victims have been identified and a further 56 remain unidentified, the estimate said. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks. Indian authorities have said that the Kashmiri militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) may be involved. An LeT spokesman has denied any involvement.

The day after the blast, schools, colleges and offices functioned normally in Mumbai and the commuter train service targeted in the bombings was operational. Many commuters rode the trains to work, though their numbers were smaller than usual. The Bombay Stock Exchange, located in the city shrugged off the bombings, with the BSE SENSEX gaining 3 percent on opening, calming fears that economic confidence will be undermined by the blasts.

Investigation underway
The Maharashtra state government has announced a reward of Rs. 25,000,000 (about US $55,000) for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. A number of people, reported to be 350 have been detained for interrogation, but no arrests have been made. Police are working on preparing sketches of possible suspects, news reports say.

The Times of India newspaper reported that Indian intelligence officials believe that Lashkar-e-Toiba and the banned Students Islamic Movement of India were behind the blasts. The Home Ministry confirmed the involvement of Students Islamic Movement of India. The Chief Secretary to the Maharashtra state government, D K Shankaran told Reuters news agency "So far it looks like there was a substantial involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba with local support,".

P.S. Pasricha, director-general of police in Maharashtra, speaking to reporters, said that while it was too early to say who is responsible for the attacks, the coordinated explosions were in the style of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which has been blamed for carrying out similar attacks before. Indian authorities have accused Kashmiri militant groups such as the Lashkar, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen of attacks on civilians before. The Mumbai underworld is another potential suspect - a series of bombings in Mumbai in 1993 which killed 250 people are believed to have been planned by a Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim. India alleges that Ibrahim lives in Pakistan and has long maintained that Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed have been trained and supported by Pakistan in the past.

Spokesmen for the Lashkar-e-Toiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen have denied any role in the attacks. The LeT spokesman said that LeT could "feel the pain of the victims" of the attacks as the people of Kashmir have been suffering "the same pain for the last 17 years at the hands of the Indian security forces", adding that an "independent investigation should be carried out... so that the people behind the attack can be exposed".

"Attacks on civilians are not part of our manifesto. We never carried out such attacks nor will allow anyone to do so," said Ehsan Elahi, spokesman for the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

International condemnation
The attacks have been condemned by a number of countries around the world. India's neighbours Pakistan, and Afghanistan; the UK, France, Italy and the EU; Spain, which witnessed a similar attack in 2004; South Africa, the United States, Australia and the UN Secretary General amongst others have spoken out against the attacks.

A statement released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks, saying "Terrorism is a bane of our times and it must be condemned, rejected and countered effectively and comprehensively."

India faults Pakistan Foreign Secretary statement
The Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, after condemning the attack, noted that not much progress has been made on Kashmir problem, he said, "incremental approach is good but now we must tackle real issues. And this is the best way of tackling extremism in South Asia".

India took exception to this remark. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna described the statement as ‘appalling’, saying Mr Kasuri’s “remarks appear to suggest that Pakistan will cooperate with India against the scourge of cross-border terrorism and terrorist violence only if such so-called disputes are resolved,”.

He urged Pakistan to "dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism" on territory under its control and act in the spirit of the joint statement reached between the two countries on January 6, 2004.

Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran told a news channel on Wednesday that India may review some of the confidence building measures it is jointly developing with Pakistan, following the attacks. A meeting between Mr. Saran and his Pakistani counterpart, scheduled to take place on July 20-21, is also under question, with the External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna failing to make any announcement regarding the date.

Pakistan's foreign ministry rejected these accusations in a statement, saying Mr Kasuri's remarks had been misreported and denying he had drawn a link between the bombings and the Kashmir dispute. and said that Pakistan was "in the forefront of international efforts to fight [the] menace" of terrorism.

Prime Minister addresses nation
In an address to the nation, the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed his condolences to the victims of the attacks and to their families, saying that India stands by the people of Mumbai and Srinagar (where 8 people were killed in a grenade attack yesterday) "in this hour of grief". "My heart goes out to those who have lost their loved ones", he said.

He acknowledged the "courage and humanism" shown in the response to the attacks and the efforts of the emergency and service personnel and the public in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Saying that Mumbai is the symbol of a united, inclusive India, he said that India will "continue to walk tall, and with confidence despite the attack".

The Union Home minister Shivraj Patil, the Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi and Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav visited Matunga Road railway station late yesterday. Mr Patil appealed for unity and restraint in responding to the attack. Mr Yadav has announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 5,00,000 (US $11,000) to the families of the dead and promised jobs in the railways for the families who have lost earning members in the bombings.

Opposition BJP calls for tougher anti-terrorism measures
The Leader of the Opposition L K Advani and President of the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party Rajnath Singh, who visited the blast sites and the met with the injured, called the bombings "an attack on India".

A resolution adopted by the BJP office-bearers criticised the central UPA government, charging that it was sending "consistent signals that the initiative against terrorism can be traded for votes". However, Mr. Advani said that "it was not the time for criticising the government". He said that the blasts showed up the need for a stringent anti-terrorism law and that the authorities must not give an impression that they are willing to compromise national security.

In 2004, The UPA government had repealed such a law, the Prevention of Terrorist Activities Act enacted by the previous BJP-led government.


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Blair ally Lord Levy arrested

July 12, 2006

Police have arrested Lord Levy, chief fundraiser to the Labour Party and close associate of Tony Blair. Lord Levy was arrested by the Specialist Crime Directorate of London’s Metropolitan police as part of an on-going investigation into the cash-for-peerages row which has troubled the Labour government since the start of the year. He was bailed on Wednesday afternoon without charge pending further enquiries.

In a statement, Lord Levy said the arrest was “totally unnecessary”. A spokesman also said: "He has not been charged and does not expect to be, as he has committed no offence." The cash-for-peerages affair erupted earlier this year, after an independent body reported that Tony Blair had sold peerages (the title of Lord) to businessmen in exchange for secret donations to the Labour Party. This potentially breaks the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act of 1925 which was originally introduced after Prime Minister Lloyd George was caught selling peerages for personal funds.

The ruling Labour Party admitted soon after that it had borrowed over £14 million before the last general election in 2005. The opposition Conservative Party also admitted it had been loaned £16 million by wealthy businessmen. It’s believed that as chief fundraiser, Lord Levy arranged the Labour Party’s loans.

All political parties deny any wrong-doing, although the arrest of one of the Prime Minister’s closest allies is going to provide yet more scandal for the already troubled party.

Downing Street has so far declined to comment on what they call a “party matter” and Levy himself has accused the police of “over-reacting”. Some politicians have commented that the situation could be very serious for Mr. Blair.

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Zidane apologises for headbutt

July 12, 2006

Zinedine Zidane has apologised on French TV for his actions on the World Cup final, Wednesday - but the apology did not extend to his victim. Zidane had headbutted Italian player Marco Materazzi and was sent off after 110 minutes play.

But on French television Zidane showed remorse for his behaviour. "I want to ask for forgiveness from all the children who watched," he said.

It was expected that Zidane would reveal what provoked him into the headbutt. However, Zidane refused to divulge what Materazzi actually said but did say that Materazzi made remarks which were "very personal" and specifically concerned his mother and sister.

Materazzi had earlier admitted that he insulted Zidane, but denied any remarks on Zidane's mother or having made a racial slur.

"I didn't insult his mother. I lost my mother when I was 15 years old and still get emotional when I talk about it."

"Zidane is my hero and I have always admired him a lot," said Materazzi.

While the French star's comments contradicted Materazzi's view Zidane also refused to apologise to Materazzi for his on-field assault. "I want to apologise to them [the children] but I can't regret what I did because it would mean that he [Materazzi] was right to say what he said".

The partial apology comes as FIFA President Sept Blatter said Zidane may be stripped of his Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player. FIFA set up a disciplinary committee to investigate Zidane's violent conduct.

After the red card to Zidane, Italy went on to win the final on penalty kicks.

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Canadian media company Bell Globemedia to acquire rival CHUM

July 12, 2006

Canadian media company CHUM Limited has announced that it has agreed to be acquired by larger rival Bell Globemedia Inc. for $1.7 billion CAD cash, bringing the CTV and Citytv broadcast-television networks and such specialty channels as MuchMusic, TSN and Bravo! under the same corporate umbrella.

Shareholders will receive $52.50 per common share of CHUM and $47.25 per Class B (non-voting) share. The estate of the late Allan Waters, who died late last year, has agreed to tender all its shares to the bid, netting the Waters family nearly $450 million.

In a joint statement, CHUM's chairman, Jim Waters, said, "In Bell Globemedia's offer, we not only found value for shareholders, but confidence that we would be placing CHUM in the hands of an owner with the financial resources and track record to continue to grow and build on our collective legacy."

Globemedia CEO Ivan Fecan added, "We are able to make this premium offer because Bell Globemedia is clearly the most logical buyer of CHUM. There is a unique strategic fit to our operations that can make the united company a stronger national champion in broadcasting. We intend to maintain and build the valuable CHUM brands and develop more opportunities for Canadian programming." He added that CTV and Citytv will remain separate networks and "will maintain separate and independent news divisions in order to ensure a continued diversity and competition in news coverage."

In a separate release, CHUM announced it would be cutting 281 jobs at its stations across the country, particularly at its Citytv stations in western Canada. Effectively immediately, evening newscasts at CKVU-TV Vancouver, CKEM-TV Edmonton, CKAL-TV Calgary and CHMI-TV in the Winnipeg market are being eliminated, with plans for a new newsmagazine tentatively titled In Your City at the three Prairie stations, and more resources being put into each station's local version of Breakfast Television. Less drastic changes are planned for its A-Channel stations in smaller markets. The company said these changes will result "in a significant reduction in staffing and operating costs."

The companies said that they expect to sell CHUM's A-Channel stations, as well as Alberta educational broadcaster Access, to third parties, despite CTV's historical ties to several of them. Many of the A-Channel stations were originally acquired by CHUM from Baton Broadcasting, the predecessor of Bell Globemedia, in 1997, as part of a trade that sent CHUM's ATV and ASN assets in Atlantic Canada to Baton and allowed Baton to acquire the CTV network itself.

Despite CHUM's ownership of MuchMusic and CTV's recent launch of MTV Canada, the companies claim their specialty channels are "complementary" and did not indicate any sale plans.

Bell Globemedia is currently majority-owned by BCE Inc. but is awaiting regulatory approval for a restructuring involving the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, Torstar Corp., and the Thomson family. In the interim, the takeover offer will be made by a new company owned by the proposed new shareholder structure.


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China and Russia counter resolution against North Korea

July 12, 2006 China and Russia have today put forward a jointly-crafted resolution regarding sanctions against North Korea. The document was released to counter a Japanese alternative, which was written in response to last week's Taepodong-2 missile tests. This Sino-Russian version, however, removes sections which could advocate military action against Pyongyang.

The move comes after a number of Chinese requests this week to revise the original Japanese version, claiming that tensions in the region would increase if it were to be adopted. As a result, Chinese diplomats have been instructed to veto the initial document, which advocates much stronger sanctions against North Korea than neighbours Russia and China would have felt comfortable with.

The two nations presented their revised resolution to the United Nations this afternoon. After reviewing a draft copy - which was released to the Associated Press - several influential nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have reaffirmed their support for Japan's initial version.

Both Russia and China, who share a border with the nation, have been placed in a difficult position by last week's missile tests. Both countries have relatively positive relations with North Korea but their commitment to the international community - mainly the UN Security Council - has led to an impartial stance on this issue. The publishing of this "counter-resolution" is the first active move the two nations have made against the North since the tests, who still approve of sanctions but describe Japan's proposed extensive restrictions as "over-reacting."

Japan and the United States have announced tonight that they still intend to put their first resolution to a vote, despite the threat of a veto by China and possibly Russia. A Japanese diplomat has said that the Sino-Russian reworking was "a step in the right direction" but lacked decisive wording on important issues. The use of weaker language - namely asking instead of demanding - has also been criticised.

South Korea has not commented directly on the new resolution, but has instead urged North Korea to return to the Six-Party Talks, which are seen to be a key step forward in ensuring diplomacy between the nation and its democratic peers.


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The time is 23:30 (UTC) on July 12th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs.

Israeli forces cross over into southern Lebanon
Israel

Israel has launched an incursion into southern Lebanon claiming this is a search for two Israeli soldiers. The soldiers were taken Wednesday by Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia, during an incursion into Israel.

China and Russia counter resolution against North Korea
United Nations

China and Russia have today put forward a jointly-crafted resolution regarding sanctions against North Korea. The document was released to counter a Japanese alternative, which was written in response to last week's Taepodong-2 missile tests.

Iraqi group claim deaths of U.S. soldiers avenge rape, murder of Iraqi girl
Iraq

A group allegedly linked to al Qaida, Mujahedeen Shura Council in Iraq, posted a web video Tuesday which purported to show two U.S. soldiers' mutilated bodies and claimed the soldiers were killed to avenge the rape and murder of 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza.

Dozens preemptively arrested in leadup to St Petersburg G8 Summit
Russia

A G8 summit has been planned to take place from 15-17 July in St Petersburg, Russia. Several sources have reported that a systematic police crackdown on people participating in alternative meetings (a Libertarian Forum and the Russian Social Forum) and critical of the official meeting has begun almost a week prior to the summit. Estimates range from dozens to one or two hundred arrests or detainments.

Blair ally Lord Levy arrested
United Kingdom

Police have arrested Lord Levy, chief fundraiser to the Labour Party and close associate of Tony Blair. Lord Levy was arrested by the Specialist Crime Directorate of London’s Metropolitan police as part of an on-going investigation into the cash-for-peerages row which has troubled the Labour government since the start of the year.

UK to get new nuclear power stations
United Kingdom

The British government has given permission for new nuclear power stations to be built in the United Kingdom. This decision follows months of public debate and controversy over the proposal.

Sex scandal rocks Scottish politics
Scotland

A controversial defamation court case is continuing today in Edinburgh after hearing fresh allegations against one of Scotland's most influential politicians. Tommy Sheridan, a Member of the Scottish Parliament and convener of the Scottish Socialist Party, is pressing ahead with the case despite claims of orgies and other sexual acts by tabloid newspaper The News of the World.

Man arrested for mutilating NZ body
New Zealand

Tonight, July 12, the New Zealand Police have arrested a man for murdering Tony Stanlake. The murderer, 21-year-old, will be in Wellington's District Court tomorrow morning.

Microsoft launches classified listings site
computers

Microsoft launched its free online classified listing site, Windows Live Expo today in the United States market, announcing that it is no longer a public pre-release beta version, but "a fully fledged Windows Live service". The corporation is readying a UK version, too.

Zidane apologises for headbutt
sports – football or soccer

Zinedine Zidane has apologised on French TV for his actions on the World Cup final, Wednesday. Zidane had headbutted Italian player Marco Materazzi and was sent off as a result.

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The developer team at Wikimedia is making some changes to how accounts work, as part of our on-going efforts to provide new and better tools for our users like cross-wiki notifications. These changes will mean you have the same account name everywhere. This will let us give you new features that will help you edit and discuss better, and allow more flexible user permissions for tools. One of the side-effects of this is that user accounts will now have to be unique across all 900 Wikimedia wikis. See the announcement for more information.

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Please read about WN's NPOV policy. ~ clearthought 00:03, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Thanks. I'm aware of Wikipedia's NPOV policy. -- Noop 07:07, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

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Psilocybin induces mystical and spiritual experiences: study

July 12, 2006

A study published by researchers at (Balitmore, Maryland) concluded that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic drug, causes experiences of "substantial personal meaning and spiritual significance" in users. A majority of the participants felt a better sense of well-being, even months after consuming the drug. Researchers expect that the results can be used for further investigation of psychoactive substances and cognition.

The experiment, led by Roland R Griffiths, assessed the degree of mystical experience and attitudinal effects of the psilocybin experience; this report was published in the journal Psychopharmacology.

Thirty volunteers without prior experience with hallucinogens were given psilocybin and (Ritalin) in separate sessions. The Ritalin sessions served as the control group who used that drug as a. The tests were, with neither the subject nor the administrator knowing which drug was being administered.

The degree of mystical experience was measured using a questionnaire on mystical experience developed by Ralph W Hood; 61% of subjects reported a "complete mystical experience" after their psilocybin session, while only 13% reported such an outcome after their experience with Ritalin. Two months after taking psilocybin, 79% of the participants reported moderately to greatly increased life satisfaction and sense of well-being.

About 36% of participants also had a strong to extreme “experience of fear” or (eg, a "") at some point during the psilocybin session (which was not reported by any subject during the methylphenidate session), with about one-third of these (13% of the total) reporting that this dysphoria dominated the entire session. These negative effects were reported to be easily managed by the researchers and did not have a lasting negative effect on the subject’s sense of well-being.


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