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An interview with a leaf? Could you explain how this is a serious article? Thanks. Adambro (talk) 14:54, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I've deleted it as well. It is patent nonsense. If you recreate it a third time I will block you. --Brian McNeil / talk 16:45, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Not to mention, this is Wikinews, not Wikipedia. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 16:45, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
 * This is not a place to carry out your science assignment. If you register an account you can create the article in your own space, eg User:Example User/A Leaf and its Chloroplast. I see you ignored my warning, this is your absolute final warning. You will be blocked for 72 hours if you recreate that in the article namespace again. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:00, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

 * From the perspective of Wikinews and it's project goals, your science assignment is "patent nonsense"; sorry, but it really isn't news and we do take what goes in the main space seriously. As a FYI, I am not just an administrator but actually one of the wiki's bureaucrats.
 * If you need access to the text I can restore it into user namespace, but I would rather not do it into anonymous/IP space. Or I can restore it, copy it into the Sandbox and let you know when I'm done. But, please, don't create in the space reserved for articles. And if you want it to look like a real news report done on Wikinews I can perhaps give you a little help with Wikilinks and making it look like it is in categories. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:15, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

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Arkansas judge tells parents to leave Tony Alamo compound to regain custody of seized children

November 23, 2008

An Arkansas judge has told the parents of two teenage girls taken from a religious compound run by Tony Alamo that the children can be returned to their parents if the parents agree to leave the compound and secure financial independence away from the controversial "Tony Alamo Christian Ministries" organization. The two girls, ages 16 and 14, were removed from the compound along with four other girls in a September 20 raid conducted by state, federal law enforcement officials and FBI. Authorities raided the compound while investigating allegations of physical and child sexual abuse.

The controversial evangelist leader of the organization, Tony Alamo, 74, was himself arrested on September 25 in Flagstaff, Arizona on charges of sexually abusing children and allegedly transporting a young girl across state lines in order to commit sexual acts with her - a violation of the Mann Act. He waived extradition from Arizona to Arkansas. Alamo has previously been convicted on charges of tax evasion. He was born as Bernie Hoffmann, and started the Tony and Susan Alamo Christian Foundation in 1969 with his wife Susan.

Texas Human Services caseworkers took another 20 children into custody on Tuesday in investigations into properties controlled by the organization in Fouke, Texarkana and Fort Smith, Arkansas. According to Associated Press, nine girls and 11 boys ages 1 to 17 were taken into care of the state Tuesday. The children were given health screenings by the state on Wednesday, and received mental health and education assessments. Department of Human Services spokeswoman Julie Munsell said that the children taken by the state on Tuesday had no signs of poor health, and did not need any pressing medical attention. The children were placed in foster care in Arkansas, and Miller County Circuit Judge Kirk Johnson will convene a hearing Monday to determine if these children should stay in foster care.

KTBS reported that three of the boys were taken by the state from the courthouse while they were with their parents attending the hearings on the two girls taken September 20. Circuit Judge Joe Griffin gave the order authorizing seizure of the children by the state, on allegations of physical abuse and neglect. Judge Griffin's order found that there was probable cause that other children at the Tony Alamo compound properties were at risk of abuse and neglect, and may have already been abused. According to a report Thursday in the Texarkana Gazette, over one hundred children from the Tony Alamo compound that were part of a court order to be taken into state custody may be outside reach of child welfare services and unaccounted for, if they were taken over state lines. Arkansas State Police searched over 12 locations Tuesday, but no children were found at the Fort Smith location.

In a hearing which concluded Friday night, Judge Jim Hudson of Miller County Circuit explained that his ruling was influenced by a recommendation from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Human Services asserted that girls at the Fouke compound were at risk of sexual abuse, and that beatings were meted out as punishment at the compound. Human Services also alleged that one of the two girls had been a witness to abuse, and that the other was herself subjected to being beaten at the compound. Judge Hudson stated: "It seems from their recommendation that they don’t see a way that the problems with abuse and neglect could be solved within the context of that very tightly knit community."

"I am not trying to infringe on their religious practices, only the practices that were found to be neglectful or abuse," said Judge Hudson after the hearing had concluded. Judge Hudson made his ruling after hearing three days of testimony regarding the allegations of child abuse at the Tony Alamo compound.

The director of the Arkansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, Rita Sklar, stated that she did not have any objections to restrictions on religion, if the welfare of a child was involved. "It doesn’t sound problematic to keep the children away from what seems to be a very dangerous situation. You do not have a constitutional right to subject your children to sexual abuse because it’s in line with your religious beliefs," said Sklar in a statement in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

The Texarkana Gazette reported that Tony Alamo released a statement from his jail cell regarding the testimony given this week regarding the allegations of abuse made against him. With regard to claims made by the 14-year-old girl who testified in court that Alamo molested her when she was 12-years-old and living at his house, Alamo stated: "She’s a liar right out of the pit of hell." Alamo went on to state that he was: "being found guilty without a presumption of innocence ... I have no say in what's going on. This is one-sided and I can't be heard."

An arrest warrant was issued by Fort Smith police for John Erwin Kolbeck, 49, who allegedly served as an enforcer for Alamo. Kolbeck is accused of beating Alamo's followers for offenses against him and the organization, and Little Rock FBI spokesman Steve Frazier told the AP that a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was drawn out in the past week for Kolbeck.

According to the AP, the 14-year-old girl testified Monday that Alamo placed his hand over her mouth while she was showering, and then touched her inappropriately. He then threatened her by saying the name of his alleged enforcer Kolbeck. "He said don’t tell anybody what happened here or I’ll have John (Kolbeck) beat you and I'll take care of you. Nobody would've believed me, anyway. Everybody thinks he's a prophet here," stated the 14-year-old girl in court, reported the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

Judge Hudson stated that a review of the case is scheduled for February 14 and subsequently every 90 days thereafter in order to assess if the girls' parents are in compliance with the Judge's request. If the parents are seen to be out of compliance, the state may recommend termination of parental rights. Hearings are expected next week with regard to the status of the other four girls that were removed from the compound September 20. Tony Alamo is himself scheduled for trial on February 2.


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Good news to finally see some appropriate actions being taken against these nutjobs for their crimes. Notice to all you sick fuckers, you can't hide your crimes behind religion anymore. 68.210.75.53 20:17, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

YOU GUYS ARE LYING ABOUT TONY ALAMO HE BEING PERSECUTED BECAUSE HE TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROMAN CATHOLICS CULTS, COMPOUNDS, AND THE MONSTROUS CULTS HE HAVE NOT DID ANYTHING WRONG BUT TRIED AND WON MANY SOULS FOR THE LORD ON MANY WATER,THE SERVANT TONY ALAMO IS NOT GREATER THAN HIS MASTER JESUS, I BEEN VISITING THE ALAMO CHURCH FOR OVER 20 YEARS HE IS THE GREATEST PROPHET AND THESE LAST DAYS. AND HIS EX-WIFE SUSAN WAS AND IS THE GREATEST PROPHETESS. HELL HAVE ENLARGE HERSELF FOR THIS MONSTROUS CULTS YOU LYING ON THIS HOLY MAN OF GOD, THIS GOVERNMENT IS THE SAME CEASAR AND PHAROH GOD SPEAK ABOUT IN THE BIBLE I WILL GIVE TRIBUTE TO CEASAR WHAT DUE TO HIM ONE RED PENNY. YOU WOULD NOT ESCAPE YOU DEVILS IN THE LAKE OF FIRE,FIRE AND BRIMSTONE HELL IS SEVEN TIME HOTTER THAN THE SUN.

 * Spoke too soon. Stick to inbreeding, you're a lot better at that than logic. --218.215.95.81 09:08, 8 May 2009 (UTC)


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Scotland predicted to have worst recession since 1980, but not as bad as rest of UK

November 23, 2008

A study by the Ernst & Young Scottish ITEM Club has predicted that Scotland will enter the worst recession seen in the nation since 1980, but that the rest of the United Kingdom will fare worse.

Scottish GDP is expected to contract by 0.4% in 2009, compared to 1% for elsewhere in the UK. The report expects this to account for 50,000 job losses in Scotland, with the worst level of unemployment since the 1990s - a jump from 74,000 to 124,00 out of work, or 4.4%.

Dougie Adams, author of the report, warns that if the financial crisis is worst than anticipated there could be a contraction of 1%, making 60,000 jobs lost. Private services will fare worst, he says, with 20,000 jobs to go. Next will be manufacturing, with 11,000 jobs lost, and 7,000 more will go in construction.

"Scotland has accepted that a recession is now inevitable. The economy must face a future with a changed landscape for its previously buoyant banking sector," said Adams. "A number of factors hold the key behind recovery. These include policy actions at a global and UK level, including any fiscal measures announced in the pre-Budget report, and the fall in oil and commodity prices. The sharp decline in inflation that is in the pipeline will buoy disposable incomes and leaves an open door to further interest rate cuts. Finally, the UK will also benefit from the sharp fall in sterling that is unlikely to be frittered away by wage inflation. However, recovery critically depends on both the willingness of the banking system to extend credit and the readiness of businesses and consumers to use it."

In 2010, he predicts Scottish growth to recover by 1.5%, with the rest of the UK gaining only 1%. He expects this to balance out again in 2011.


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UK government announces cut in VAT

November 24, 2008 The UK Government has announced that it is cutting the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) by 2.5 percentage points, to 15%, in a move to get consumers spending again.

This move, along other tax cuts, is going to require the government to increase borrowing to record levels, according to experts cited by BBC News. Gordon Brown, the UK Prime Minister, has stated, "I don't see this as a gamble, I see this as necessary, responsible action, that any sensible government would want to take."

"Those people who say do nothing now, would leave people, as in the 1980s and 1990s, without hope that their mortgage problems could be sorted out, or their jobs problems could be sorted out," he continued in a discussion on BBC television programme "The Politics Show". "It would be lacking in compassion, as well as irresponsible, in my view."

David Cameron, the leader of the opposition, has expressed his concern over the move. "I think people are going to be shocked tomorrow [Today] when they see the extent of government borrowing," he said yesterday, before the move was official. "Maybe £80bn this year, before the recession's even properly started, and possibly over £100bn next year. And next year that is over £4,000 extra for every family in the country."

"So I do have a real concern about a government going on a borrowing binge that even they are now admitting is going to lead to much higher taxes later."

In his statement announcing the move, Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has admitted that the national debt will go up from 2.8% to 4.4% over the next year, although he stated that these changes were necessary to avoid a recession.

The move, which will come into effect next Monday, will last until the end of next year, and Darling stated that it will cost the government £12.5 billion. This was announced as part of the 2008 pre-budget report.

Vince Cable, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, also commented on the tax cut. "A big tax cut's desirable, that's certainly the case. And a VAT cut would act very quickly, which is positive," he stated. "But we prefer a different approach which is more targeted on people who really need it. And we believe that people on low incomes, low wages should get an income tax cut - lifting thresholds or reducing the rate. And that's a much better way of concentrating resources where it needs it."

15% percent is the lowest rate of VAT permitted by the European Union.

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Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' released after 15 years

November 23, 2008

Chinese Democracy, the new album from hard rockers Guns N' Roses, has been released today, hitting store shelves in the United States and Canada after fifteen years. Many felt it would never happen, with several release dates passing and Dr Pepper making good on a promise of a free can to every US citizen if the album came out this year.

Actually, Dr Pepper isn't giving quite everyone a free can. Former band members Slash and Buckethead are excluded from the promotion.

Kevin Cogill pleaded not guilty to charges of copyright infringement in October after leaking nine tracks from the album onto his website, Antiquiet. He could be jailed for three years, or longer if he made money by putting the songs online.

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Security guard for Scientology building shoots, kills man

November 23, 2008

An unidentified man, carrying two swords, has been shot and killed outside the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Hollywood, California. The incident occurred around noon on Sunday.

According to reports, a security guard working at the building shot and killed the man after he allegedly approached the officer with swords in both hands. He arrived to the Church in a red convertible and approached the guard in the center's parking lot. After the guard told the man to leave, he began to run at the guard with the sword. At least three guards are reported to have been present at the time of the shooting, but it is not known how many fired shots.

April Harding, a Los Angeles police spokesman, said that the guard "felt threatened" and fired the gun at the man. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Police are investigating the incident, and have closed off the building. Harding says the guard has been detained while authorities investigate the incident. Harding believes the shooting was done in self defense.


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"comments=Oh how dragon loves to hate on CoS --[[User:ShakataGaNai| Shakata''' " Yeah, obvious, isn't it.

- "killed the man after he allegedly approached the officer" - per source that was on video tape and the police confirmed to the media it was self-defense and that the man was close enough to injure the guard (missing in the article, I wonder why).

- "began to run at the guard with the sword" - waving two swords, per source

- "but it is not known how many fired shots" - one single shot, per source.

- "taken to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries" - died on the way to the hospital, per source.

- "and have closed off the building" - the parking lot, not the building, per source.

The last time I tried to make a professional article out of dragon's stuff I got blocked as a "response", mainly based on the assumption that I am a Scientologist not on the quality of my contribution. So here you have a proposal what should be changed. Shutterbug (talk) 03:03, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

 * You don't think the sources might have been updated? Adambro (talk) 11:42, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Actually there is some new info and new sources that have come out since then, see Guard fatally shoots man armed with swords at Scientology building for example. Cirt (talk) 11:45, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Check the edit times. I am not going to stay awake all night to update an article, or start a new one. At the time I wrote this, the above list was what it was. If it changed, then write a new one. But don't accuse me of hating anything. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 11:53, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

 * I checked the edit times and those sources you put under your piece. That's why I pointed out which parts you left out of the article. I am sure it's only accidental that leaving out those facts gives your piece a certain slant. This: "Oh how dragon loves to hate on CoS" is a conclusion of your "reviewer" not me but I share his observation. Will you update the article? Shutterbug (talk) 19:34, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
 * If there are new developments, then a new article should be created. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 21:29, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

Misleading
The title for the article is misleading, as it makes it seem as if the guard shot him for no reason (being that it's from Scientology), rather than for self-defense --199.190.223.190 14:49, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
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Cirt (talk) 15:29, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Only one of those doesn't mention that the man that was shot had a sword with him, which is kind of an important detail --Gimmethegepgun (talk) 00:16, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

New developments - man identified
See above sources. Cirt (talk) 23:00, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

New updates in secondary sources
See above sources, interesting info. Cirt (talk) 16:47, 25 November 2008 (UTC)


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User:Xavexgoem/ChavezPoll

Polls have closed across Venezuela on Sunday. The polls, which elect in several executive and legislative across cities and states, is considered by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's opponents and supporters as a potentially important political gain or loss since Chavez's failed constitutional referendums last year.

One of the year-old referendums would have allowed the President of Venezuela to be re-elected indefinitely, which was narrowly defeated in late 2007. So it comes as no surprise that Chávez's supporters and opponents alike regard the new poll as a test of the President's standing within the citizenry.

Among his supporters, he is regarded as a populist for turning the nation's massive oil wealth into capital for schools, hospitals, and subsidized food. Among his opponents, he is regarded as a dictatorial and ineffective leader.

There are truth to both sides, of course, but times are tough: with the diving price of oil, the Venezuelan economy -- whose economy is 50% oil-based -- is taking a beating, and the nation's inflation rate is the highest in South America. The murder rate in the country is also the highest within South America. Despite many supporters' adoration of Chávez, it has become apparent that there are some promises he didn't keep.

It remains to be seen what the results of the poll are. But as Chávez refers to the mayors and governors up for election as "my friends", it's apparent that this is as much about local politics as the President himself.

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Calgary Stampeders win 2008 Grey Cup in Montreal

November 24, 2008

The Calgary Stampeders have won the 96th Grey Cup in Montreal, Canada on Sunday after defeating the Montreal Alouettes by a 22-14 score. Five field goals from placekicker Sandro DeAngelis were instrumental in Calgary's victory as was the game's Most Valuable Player, Henry Burris who scored a second-quarter touchdown. The Stampeders last won the Cup in 2001 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Montreal, the last time Calgary appeared in a Grey Cup championship.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game was held at Montreal's Olympic Stadium before a crowd of 66,308. Only the 1977 Grey Cup, also at Montreal Olympic Stadium, had a higher attendance of 68,318.

The half-time included performances by musicians Theory of a Deadman, Andrée Watters and Suzie McNeil.

On Thursday, Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo was declared this year's CFL Outstanding Player at a player awards ceremony in Montreal.

The Cup is named after Earl Grey, who donated the trophy to honour Canada's most successful amateur rugby team. By the time the Canadian Football League was formed in 1958, the Cup became the top prize for professional football in Canada.

CBC Television did not broadcast the Grey Cup for the first time since the 40th Grey Cup in 1952, when the championship was first televised. Specialty cable network TSN won the rights to this year's match.

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Venezuelan polls test Chávez

November 24, 2008

Polls have closed across Venezuela Sunday. The polls will elect mayors, governors and legislators across the country, and are considered by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's opponents and supporters as a potentially important political gain or loss since Chavez's failed constitutional referendums last year.

One of the year-old referenda would have allowed the President of Venezuela to be re-elected indefinitely, which was narrowly defeated in late 2007. So it comes as no surprise that Chávez's supporters and opponents alike regard the new poll as a test of the President's standing within the citizenry.

Among his supporters, he is regarded as a populist for turning the nation's massive oil wealth into capital for schools, hospitals, and subsidized food. Among his opponents, he is regarded as a dictatorial and ineffective leader.

While there is truth to both sides, times have become difficult and reality is taking shape: the Venezuelan economy is taking a beating as oil prices continue to drop, and the nation's inflation rate is the highest in South America; the murder rate in the country is still the highest within South America. Despite many supporters' adoration of Chávez, it appears that there are some promises that have not been kept.

It remains to be seen what the results of the poll are. But as Chávez refers to the mayors and governors up for election as "my candidates", it's apparent that this is as much about the President as local politics.

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Chávez
And he won again, massively. If he is such a dictator, why does he keep winning? He lost a referendum some time ago, and he didn't take any undemocratic actions since then. He accepted the result fair and square. The only undemocratic actions was the coup of 2002, manufactured by the CIA with the blessings of the PNAC fruitcakes, that love to call themselves "references of democracy". One of them called for Chávez's assassination on live TV. And they call Chávez a dictator? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.241.64.77 (talk) 11:40, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

If you remember, Saddam Hussein (spl.) also won his country's elections and there are few people, if any, who don't consider him a dictator. But, the thing is that everyone at different times has changing definitions of what a dictator is. According to the semi-reliable wikitionary article, a dictator is a totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government or a tyrannical boss, or authority figure. having reviewed various definitions, I would say that Chávez isn't a techincal or traditional dictator, but due to certain events in his presidency, that term may not be far from the truth. Maybe due to some inherent flaws in his system (I'm not stating the existance of a perfect system) such events are unavoidable, but if no such flaws exist to keep these from happening, then the term dictator is the best available term to use. Also, I believe the person calling for his assassination (which I'm sure isn't far from some Venezulelans' feelings, all heads of state had someone in their nation seriously upset about their current administration) was Pat Robertson ("Take this guy out"). Not someone in the CIA. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 152.13.186.81 (talk) 12:54, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

 * Then, by your logic, I assume that it is safe to say that President Bush, Saakashvili, Pinochet and Margaret Thatcher are all dictators. Because with that definition, everyone could be a dictator. If the definition of "dictator" varies so much as you say, there can also be no dictators... Only freedom fighters. The sad fact for your argument is reality and History. Politically correct ambiguity does not correspond to reality. It only serves the salesman ability of politicians. It's not Chávez that tortured people and has concentrations camps like Guantanamo. What I really think is, that Chávez is called a dictator in "The West", because he is left wing. If he were to be a right wing guy, I am sure he would have been called as savior. I believe THAT is the problem. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.193.165.22 (talk) 15:32, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

 * How many time have I heard "Then by such and such logic Bush is [also] a ." I don't recall the argument referring to political (right/left) leanings as qualifications for being a dictator. 76.97.250.21 —Preceding comment was added at 16:23, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

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Ex scientologist?
A bunch of media reports have mentioned the man who was shot was a former member. Do we have any confirmed reports? I guess Scientology really does mess with your head.

Wow, first time the cult admits to killing someone.

wha?!
"After the guard told the man to leave, he began to run at the guard with the sword."

What?! Did Anonymous hire low-cost ninjas or something? Fephisto (talk) 12:54, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

 * I wouldn't be surprised if the CoS started reporting that this dude was a protester.

I believe that what the security guard did was correct; that he was threatened, with his life most probably. I really think that security should more tight around these areas to stop this happening.

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's party won a majority of seats after Sunday's election, although his opposition has made important headway. The election has been regarded as a test of Chavez's influence after his failed constitutional overhaul last year.

The president and many of his supporters declared this election a victory. The opposition has laid equal claim to political progress. Although pro-Chavez candidates held on to 17 gubernatorial posts, a majority of the 22 up for election, the opposition has won five states including Miranda. Caracas is in Miranda, one of the most populous and economically important states in the country. Also in Caracas, the opposition won city hall in the election.

Rural voters were the largest pro-Chavez constituency, though discontent over crime, the economy and poor public services have left some citizens unimpressed with Chavez after 10 years as president.

While Chavez has called the election "a categorical success", opposition leader Manuel Rosales says "What's important is that the map of Venezuela has started to change."

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Venezuelan regional elections both a win for supporters and opponents

November 24, 2008

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's party won a majority of states during this Sunday's election, although his opposition has made important headway. The election has been regarded as a test of Chávez's influence after his failed constitutional overhaul last year.

The president and many of his supporters declared this election a victory, although the opposition has laid equal claim to political progress. Pro-Chávez candidates held on to 17 gubernatorial posts, a majority of the 22 up for election, but the opposition has won five states, including Miranda. Caracas is in Miranda, one of the most populous and economically important states in the country. The opposition also won Caracas' city hall. Both wins are regarded as blows to the current powers in Venezuela.

Rural voters were the largest pro-Chávez constituency, but discontent over crime, the economy, and poor public services have left some citizens unimpressed with Chávez after 10 years as president.

While Chávez has called the election "a categorical success", opposition leader Manuel Rosales said that "what's important is that the map of Venezuela has started to change."


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Talk:UK government announces cut in VAT

Broadcast report
The following sentences are based on information seen in Alistair Darling's speech (broadcast on BBC Parliament)
 * In his statement announcing the move, Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has admitted that, over the next year, national debt will go up from 2.8% to 4.4% over the next year, although he stated that they were necessary to avoid a recession.
 * The move will last until the end of next year, and it will come into effect next Monday, and Darling stated that it will cost the government 12.5 billion GBP. This was announced as part of the 2008 pre-budget report.

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SpaceX successfully test fires Falcon 9 rocket in Texas

November 24, 2008

At 10:30pm on November 23, 2008, near the airport in, Texas, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) tested their new Falcon 9 rocket at full thrust for nearly 3 minutes (160 seconds). The engineers then shut down two of the nine engines — in order to limit potential damage to the launch pad — and continued the test for 18 more seconds before finally shutting the rocket down. "We ran the engines just like they would run during flight, but instead of being up in the air, they were held down. They weren’t moving," said Lauren Dreyer, SpaceX's manager for business development. This was the Falcon 9's first major test firing, and it marks a milestone for the company in its plans to capture a section of the commercial launch market.

The test reportedly shook the windows of houses 5 miles away, causing agitation among residents who felt that they had not received adequate warning. "I appreciate the fact that the company notified [the City of] McGregor, but did they not think the test would affect the surrounding communities?" asked commenter Lorena Resident on the website for the Waco Tribune-Herald. Waco lies just east of McGregor.

The Falcon 9 rocket, and its smaller sibling the Falcon 1, are the first rockets capable of entering (LEO) to have their design be privately funded in its entirety. According to SpaceX the Falcon 9 can generate 4 times the maximum thrust of a while firing in a vacuum, and will eventually be able to perform interplanetary missions in addition to its initial role as an orbital launch vehicle. SpaceX is also designing a crew and cargo capsule for the Falcon 9, which it has named the "".

SpaceX is a contender for future commercial contracts from various government run space agencies, with NASA expressing particular interest. NASA will be retiring their fleet of Columbia Class in 2010, but will not have the Shuttles' replacements (the  and  rockets) ready until at least 2014. NASA hopes to fill some of this gap using commercial launches from companies such as SpaceX. SpaceX has already reached an agreement with NASA to conduct three test flights of the Dragon capsule in conjunction with the Falcon 9. The first of these flights is expected in 2009.

Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, said, "The full mission-length test firing clears the highest hurdle for the Falcon 9 first stage before launch. In the next few months, we will have the first Falcon 9 flight vehicle on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, preparing for lift-off in 2009."


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Comments:Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' released after 15 years

That is gay, 1. No Dr Pepper 2. China is banning it

This album...
...will be terrible. I need not purchase it, because I know from the get-go how it's going to turn out. The reason that Axl Rose is the only person in the band left is because he's a tremendous knob and simply can't sing well. Guns 'n' Roses will forever be, for me, the band that released Appetite for Destruction in the late eighties, and not this abomination that passes for music these days.--72.209.8.195 01:46, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh come on man, the first single isn't that bad, give it a chance. I know Axl's a jerk, but you should at least try to listen to the record without pre-conceived judgment. --Crackthewhip775 (talk) 04:55, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

i lika slash. he is so kool. i want to meeta him when i grow up as a little boy... rapist —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.157.228.219 (talk) 09:54, 21 March 2009 (UTC)


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 * per the WN:SG it is left in the English of the original author. Besides, gubernatorial has made it into the Oxford English Dictionary. What is the British English equivalent, by the way? --SVTCobra 18:45, 24 November 2008 (UTC)


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UN official: Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe

November 24, 2008 Although Israel briefly lifted its blockade of crossings in the Gaza Strip today, United Nations (UN) officials warn that a further blockade could lead to dire consequences for some 750,000 Gazans who rely on UN food aid. Israel blockaded the Gaza Strip in early November, preventing access for UN aid workers and journalists.

The border crossing was opened to allow some food aid and medical supplies through, however, United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) spokesman Christopher Gunness warned that "it is just not enough." The UNRWA also warns that Gaza faces "a humanitarian catastrophe." Karen Abu Zayd, commissioner general of UNRWA, said the death toll since the beginning of the Israeli blockade is the gravest since the early days of the Palestinian intifada eight years ago. The Israeli blockade has shut down power for the Gaza Strip, and patients at local hospitals are in grave risk of death because of faulty generators.

"Almost every part of the intensive care unit runs on electricity which comes from Gaza's main power plant [...] that plant is run on fuel from Israel, but no supplies have reached the plant for well over a week now," said Al Jazeera's correspondent in Gaza.

Israel closed the Gaza Strip on November 5 because of rocket fire emanating from the area after the Israeli army units entered and carried out an operation against members of the Hamas combat wing. Currently all foreign journalists are banned from entering Gaza. AP, Reuters, the New York Times, the BBC, CNN and other major news organizations have protested the blockade.


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Yay Chavez
I love Chavez, he is not perfect but he is so much better than the U.S run candidates of old. That is why the U.S tried to overthrow him in 2003.


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Comments:UN official: Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe

I don't recall a statement after repeated targetting of Israeli settlements for the "HAMAS" group to stop shelling civilians. The UN is in partnership with Hamas in using the civilian population of Gaza as hostages against the Israelis.

Let a caring Hamas return the captured Israeli soldier, and let the firing stop then complain if peace is not restored. Leon

What you just said would make sense only if Hamas was the only party carrying out the violence. Israel has been killing Palestinian civilians for the last 30 years with almost no violent resistance, and violent resistance only began very recently. Hamas' rockets were fired after the killing of Palestinian civilians, many see Hamas as their only vanguard against unending Israeli settlement. If you think that the whole UN is for some reason against Israel, I cannot imagine what your logic is. The whole of the Middle East (Iran and the PLO included) has supported a two state settlement for nearly 30 years, yet Israel has rejected it every time it has come to the table with U.S backing. I don't understand your argument that somehow Israelis are innocent bystanders to rocket fire coming from radical Hamas militants, should Israel be denied food and power everytime they launch one of their numerous attacks on undefended civilians in Palestine? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Soapy (talk • contribs) 06:49, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

taking of land in palestine by the jewish occupiers
The same as America with the Red Indian population Sympathy- rehousing in reservations - containment of population - starvation - killing  -object  Land to be used for settlers .....


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'King Taksin operation' enters second day, Thai government disrupted

November 25, 2008 Billing their campaign of disruption as the 'King Taksin operation', the Thai anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) succeeded yesterday in having the day's parliamentary session cancelled. In moving into the second day of blockades and protests, they have expanded their operations to disrupt government business.

Taksin (not to be confused with the fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra) was an 18th century Siamese monarch noted for his prowess in warfare, the unification of Thailand, and expelling Burmese influence. One tale of his exploits details ordering rice bowls to be broken before a battle, the implication being his troops would not eat until victory was achieved. Within Thailand he is known as 'Taksin the Great', and the association the PAD is trying to make is in line with their claim to be pro-monarchy.

PAD protesters had begun massing on Sunday, and yesterday morning they besieged the parliament building, forcing the joint MP and Senate sessions to be cancelled. A call for a parallel strike by public sector workers met with apathy; it had been hoped this would further disrupt the running of the country and help bring down the People's Power Party (PPP) government of Somchai Wongsawat.

With parliament out of action, PAD protesters began targeting additional offices of the government. Key among these is the temporary home of the cabinet, Don Mueang, the old Bangkok international airport. The government has been operating out of some of the mothballed buildings at the airport since the PAD seized the main Government House compound and buildings in late August.

The government asserts that the constitutional changes which the PAD is vehemently opposed to were not on the agenda for Monday's session. Instead Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) related legislation was to be discussed. As the current chair of ASEAN, concern has been expressed that Thailand may lose face if unable to ratify a variety of treaties at the upcoming meeting in Chiang Mai, north Thailand. The protesters have vowed to disrupt parliamentary sessions until it goes into recess, or the government stands down. In the aftermath of last month's clashes, where two protesters were killed when police used tear gas, the authorities have avoided any confrontation that could turn violent. When protesters massed at parliament, police allowed them to lay siege to the empty building. Similarly, the protest outside the old international airport has been unimpeded. Measures are in place to prevent occupation of the buildings, but no clashes have occurred. Operation of domestic flights from other parts of the airport have continued without disruption although travellers have been warned to allow extra time getting to the airport due to traffic congestion.

Meanwhile, the PAD's arch-nemesis, the deposed ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, has stated his intention to return to Thai politics and condemned the UK government for revoking his visa. In an interview with Abu Dhabi's Arabian Business, Thaksin stated, "With me at the helm I can bring confidence quickly back to Thailand. We have to find a mechanism under which I can go back, that is why I must tell you that I will go back into politics." The full interview is due to be published this Sunday.

He bemoaned the decision of the British government to cancel his visa; now in self-imposed exile and facing a two year prison sentence, should he return to Thailand, he is believed to be staying in Dubai. According to The Bangkok Post, the UK decision now makes him a wanted man on the run.


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I would have linked to Taksin, but someone's screwed it up with a copyvio. There's some details in here that are from earlier non-copyvio pages (such as when he reigned). --Brian McNeil / talk 10:33, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

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I've tried to keep the list of sources I've cited to a minimum for reviewer-ease, but I read all the following: --Brian McNeil / talk 11:10, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
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 * http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/topstories/topstories.php?id=132267
 * http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/topstories/topstories.php?id=132272
 * http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/topstories/topstories.php?id=132266
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132283
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132279
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132277
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132271
 * http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/11/25/politics/politics_30089324.php
 * http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/11/25/politics/politics_30089315.php
 * http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/11/25/politics/politics_30089310.php
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Australian government introduces "Fair Work" to parliament

November 25, 2008

The Rudd Labor government introduced its "fair work" bill into the House of Representatives today, effectively dismantling the former government's WorkChoices industrial relations platform. The Australian Labor party campaigned heavily on abolishing WorkChoices at the 2007 election. The bill was presented to parliament by deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industrial Relations, Julia Gillard. Introducing her government's bill, Ms Gillard said "Over a century ago at Federation, Australians decided that we would be different to other nations. Democratic, yes. With parliamentary institutions, judicial independence and individual rights similar to those of other great democracies like the United Kingdom and the United States of America, but without their wide social inequalities."

Ms Gillard said the WorkChoices platform said "make your own way in the world; without the comfort of mateship; without the protections afforded by a compassionate society; against odds deliberately stacked against you. No safety net. No rights at work. No cooperation in the workplace to take the nation forward."

Ms Gillard said that by voting for Labor at the last election, Australians had stayed true to Australian values. According to Ms Gillard the new Industrial Relations System "balances the interests of employers and employees and balances the granting of rights with the imposition of responsibilities."

Central to the bill is:
 * A safety net of ten minimum conditions that every employee has the right to. Including rules surrounding hours of weekly work, public holidays, leave, notice and redundancy pay;
 * For bargaining between employees and employers to be done in good faith;
 * Unfair dismissal protections;
 * Workers earning more than A$100,000 a year being exempt from award wages;
 * The establishment of Fair Work Australia to oversee worker's rights and review minimum pay levels.

A vote is expected in the House of Representatives by the end of the year, but a Senate inquiry will be held before the bill is debated by the Senate. Leader of the opposition, Malcolm Turnbull said the Coalition will vote in favour of the bill in the House of Representatives, but will reserve the right to amend it in the Senate.

Ms Gillard says the Government expects a Senate inquiry to look at the bill, but will not tolerate a delay.

"They shouldn't stand in the way of the Australian people, they should pass this bill," she said.

Neither unions or employers were completely satisfied with the bill, which the government has hailed as evidence it has come up with a balanced system.


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Talk:Australian government introduces "Fair Work" to parliament

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"Acting"
I understand that when the Prime Minster leaves for a day, someone else does his work. But that doesn't make them the provisional leader of the country. "Acting" - in the case of a leader - generally suggests that the person is an intermediate leader, who is holding down the fort between either two different leaders, or while another leader is incapacitated. It also suggests a semi-permanence. Someone can't be an acting leader for 5 minutes, and she certainly can't be acting Prime Minister while the real Prime Minister is still alive, well, and in control, but on a trip.

I realize that, unlike in many other commonwealth countries, the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia actually has *some real role*, and that they have an odd tendency to pass power back and forth in the Australian Parliament like a hockey puck, but that doesn't change anything. "Acting" still implies a permanence, and shouldn't be used in this fashion for an international audience. It is confusing. It'd be like using the word "rubbers" to represent rubber boots in an article. Not appropriate due to differing meanings.

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International fugitive convicted of murdering teen in UK

November 26, 2008

Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, a 41-year-old sandwich delivery driver, was convicted today at Winchester Crown Court in Hampshire, United Kingdom for the murder and rape of teenager Hannah Foster. The 17-year-old girl was walking home from a night out in Southampton on March 14, 2003, but never returned home. Her body was found two days later, on Allington Lane in West End, a village just outside the city. According to court records, Hannah had spent the evening with friends just a short distance from the family home in Portswood and was snatched by Kohli just yards away from her house. She was able to call 999, the emergency services line, hoping that the operator would hear what was happening. However, with nobody actually on the line an automatic system led the call to be terminated. After dumping her body, Kohli went home to his wife and children, before fleeing to India four days later. Kohli spent sixteen months running from authorities, during which he remarried. Eventually he was arrested in a joint operation between Hampshire Constabulary and Indian police. Shortly thereafter, he gave, then retracted, a televised confession of the murder.

Kohli remained in custody in India while Hilary and Trevor Foster, the victim's parents, campaigned for his extradition to the UK to face trial. The campaign was eventually successful and Kohli arrived in Britain in 2007. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 24 years.

"Today we are feeling an overwhelming sense of relief at the verdict in this trial," said Trevor Foster in a statement to the press. "We have long realised that Kohli is a cold, calculating and totally ruthless man."


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Wikinews Shorts: November 25, 2008

US Fed announces a US$800 billion stimulus package
The Federal Reserve is to inject US$800 billion into the United States economy in an effort to stabilise the financial system.

Henry Paulson, US Secretary of the Treasury, said that the stimulus package is intended to make more lending available to consumers. Approximately $600 billion of the package is to be used to buy up mortgage-backed securities, while the rest is aimed at unfreezing the consumer credit market.

US President-elect Barack Obama said that budget reform was "imperative" with the economy in its current state, saying that "it's not an option. It's a necessity."

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French Socialist Party declares Martine Aubry as winner
Martine Aubry has been declared the new leader of the French Socialist Party. The declaration was delayed after Martine Aubry's rival, Ségolène Royal, made accusations of voting irregularities. A party investigation was prompted.

However, the national council of the party ratified last week's vote, stating that Aubry's winning margin had increased from 42 votes to 102.

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US government to back $306 billion in Citigroup loans
The United States government has decided to rescue Citigroup, agreeing to shoulder possibly hundreds of billions in losses at the stricken bank and to inject $20 billion into the company.

Regulators hope that the bold move will bolster shaken confidence in Citigroup, as well as the nation's financial system.

Wall Street reacted positively to the move, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining over 300 points in early trading on Tuesday, and Citigroup shares rising 61.3% to $6.08 early in the day. British and German stock markets also rose higher.

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53 die in Zimbabwe after cholera outbreak
The United Nations says that a cholera outbreak has killed 53 people in Zimbabwe on Monday.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the fatalities brought the total since August to 366. Yesterday's report increased the number of recorded cases from last year's report by 1,604 to 8,887.

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Flood deaths in Brazil rise to 84

November 25, 2008

In the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, floods have left 84 people dead and another 54,000 homeless. Heavy rainfall in recent days caused landslides that have blocked roads and destroyed homes in the region. Eight towns have been cut off by flood waters, and some 160,000 people were left without electricity. Emergency workers have been using boats and helicopters to try and reach those that have been stranded. Heavy rains have affected a large portion of southern Brazil, but Santa Catarina has seen the worst of the bad weather.

"Almost all the deaths were caused by landslides that left people buried in their own homes," said Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Santa Catarina's governor.

The death toll was the highest in the town of Ilhota, located along the banks of the Itajai River. 15 people died there when waters rose 9 meters (30 feet) above normal levels. The nearby city of Blumenau also took a hard blow, where 13 people died after being buried by mudslides. Rain is still falling in Blumenau as of today, and meteorologists say that it is unlikely to stop until Wednesday.

Seventeen highways were blocked by mudslides. According to officials, it could take several days to reopen several that were heaped high with earth and trees from hillsides as a result of them.

Shortages of cooking gas and fuel for cars were caused as the result of a pipeline rupture, which cut off natural gas from the state's sole source located in Bolivia. Gas was also cut off to the neighbouring state of Rio Grande do Sul, which borders both Argentina and Uruguay.

In total, about one and a half million people are said to have been affected by the flooding.

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"hackers hack"?
Ugh! This needs a new title. --Brian McNeil / talk 22:13, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
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Ship sunk by Indian navy was a fishing boat, says owner

November 25, 2008

A man has come forward to say he is the owner of a Thai ship that was being hijacked by pirates then sunk by the Indian navy. The incident took place in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of the African nation of Somalia on November 18. The owner, Wicharn Sirichaiekawat, says that the boat was a fishing trawler, but the pirates had just got on board the vessel when it was fired upon.

The Indian Navy had claimed that the INS Tabar attacked the vessel because they believed it to be a "pirate mother ship". They also said that the ship was preparing to attack their vessel, despite the sending of a warning message.

"We fired in self-defense and in response to firing upon our vessel," said Commodore Nirad Sinhatold of the Indian Navy to CNN. The Navy also claimed the pirates had "guns and rocket-propelled grenade launchers".

Although the crew was able to send out a distress call while they were being chased, communication had been cut off shortly before the pirates boarded. Sixteen people were on board the vessel when it was sunk. At least one person has died, and after six days of searching, only one survivor was found. Fourteen are still missing.

The trawler was transporting fishing goods from Yemen to Oman when it was hijacked off Somalia's coast. It has been added to the list over over 90 ships seized or hijacked by pirates in the region this year.


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it is away from the rest of the text. --71.254.106.200 03:15, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

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It was not published for many hours as "Nov 25". As Brian McNeil would say, "this is reality calling". However, it was not published until Nov 26, 0003 UTC and the date bump occurred at 0143 UTC. Policy on this is far too flexible if it allows for a story to published on one day but with the previous day's date. It's like inserting a story into yesterday's newspaper after the presses already rolled. --SVTCobra 20:14, 26 November 2008 (UTC)


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For international purposes, I suggest the title along the lines of: International fugitive convicted for murder in UK.......DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 01:48, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
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If they thought it was a pirate mother ship, then it is very very unlikely that the navy was fired upon first. He's probably lying.

At least the Indian Navy Sunk something
I was suspicious about this story from the get go. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.100.146.111 (talk) 08:18, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

What a "Fishing Boat" from Thailand was doing in Gulf of Aden?? Definitely its not fishing only if they go around thousands of miles crossing Indian Ocean and going there for fishing. Thai pirates are already known to control Andaman Sea in Indian Ocean. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 57.73.18.106 (talk) 08:37, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

Thats how dumb Indians are...
Simply put! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.229.204.255 (talk) 19:29, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

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OGRA website attacked
i want to share what is hacking? hacking mean to take control of website completely and delete the contents of website. Basically Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority website was not hacked it was attacked and a message was left "HACKED BY HMG" all other links and data was saved. other thing is OGRA and (OGDCL)Oil and Gas Development Carporation Limited are two different organization. OGRA is regulatory body under the control of cabinet division while OGDCL is oil exploring company. tnaks T.A.Bhutta


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Australian government concedes the federal budget may be forced into deficit

November 26, 2008

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told the House of Representatives that the federal budget may need to fall into "temporary deficit" if the global economic crisis impacts upon Australia further. The Prime Minister said it would draw upon its budget surplus to stimulate growth and jobs.

The Prime Minister said the Australian economy had changed significantly over the past few months and warned that there were hard times to come for many people. Mr Rudd said the situation will worsen before it gets any better.

Mr Rudd said that the government will go into temporary deficit and spend on infrastructure to stimulate growth if required and not to do so would be irresponsible.

"If Australian economic growth slows further because of a further deepening of the global crisis then it follows that Australian Government revenues will reduce further," he said.

"Under those circumstances, it would be responsible to draw further from the surplus and if necessary to use a temporary deficit to begin investing in future infrastructure needs including hospitals, schools, TAFEs, universities, ports, roads, urban rail and high speed broadband." He added, "Such action would support growth would support families and jobs and would be undertaken in the national interest."

If the budget fell into deficit, it would be first time the federal budget has gone into deficit since 2001. Previously, the government has refused to concede the budget would go into deficit, contrary to predictions by economists.

The admission by the government follows claims on the weekend by the Prime Minister that he did not expect the budget would go into deficit "in the current circumstances." Today Mr Rudd told parliament that the global economic crisis is accelerating.

"The world economy is deteriorating rapidly," Mr Rudd told parliament.

"The impact of the global financial crisis ... has grown from a trickle to a flood. It is now sweeping across the world from China to Chile, from Germany to Japan."

The government slashed its budget surplus forecast earlier this month by AUD15 billion to $5.1 billion and revised down revenue for the next four years by a further $40 billion. Mr Rudd blamed part of the downgrade to falling commodity prices.

Figures recently released by the OECD predict that Australia will manage to avoid a recession this year; economic growth is predicted to be 1.7%.

Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull used the Prime Minister's announcement to attack the Rudd government's economic credentials. He said any deficit would be regarded by voters to be a failure in economic management.

Mr Turnbull asserted that it is unlikely that any deficit would be temporary. "Experience and history tell us that Labor deficits are never temporary," he told parliament. "The last Labor deficit lasted for six years. It only came to an end with the election of a coalition government."

Mr Turnbull said the government had remained focused on inflation for longer than they should have.

"It was the only government in the developed world that was ignoring the global financial crisis...and was declaring its own war on inflation, when much darker storm clouds were on the horizon."

The Liberal leader took aim at comments made by Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner and Prime Minister Rudd on the weekend that said the budget would not be allowed to fall into deficit.

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Third day of 'King Taksin operation' sees Bangkok airport closed

November 26, 2008

Protests and disruption by Thailand's People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) entered their third day with an invasion and forced shutdown of Bangkok's main international airport. The yellow-shirted demonstrators are reportedly in full control of Suvarnabhumi Airport, leaving between 3,000 and 4,000 travellers stranded and incoming flights diverted. The PAD have vowed to remain in the airport disrupting flights until the Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat, stands down.

Originally blocking the six-lane motorway approach to the airport, the protesters broke through police lines late on Tuesday night, invaded the terminal buildings, and forced the cancellation of all air traffic. Their aim appears to have been to prevent the Prime Minister returning to the country from the APEC summit in Peru.

Deputy Prime Minister Olarn Chaipravat expressed concern that the action would have adverse economic effects on Thailand. Confidence of those investing in the country is likely to be dented, and the damage to the tourism industry could worsen the country's situation in the current global economic crisis.

The airport invasion has been accompanied by reports of further bomb blasts aimed at the anti-government PAD protesters. One explosion happened at the airport terminal itself, injuring three. A second explosion was reported at the site of the Don Mueang airport where the PAD are blockading temporary government offices. An additional two attacks, believed to be grenades, have been reported but with no casualties. The PAD have not cooperated with police in investigating these attacks, instead claiming their own bomb squad will deal with the matter.

The protesters have refused a government offer to end the stand-off. "We will stay until the government steps down. This government is not legitimate," said Sunthorn Kaewlai, a retired university lecturer. The PAD has given out leaflets to stranded passengers at the airport, apologising for the disruption, but at the same time saying that "the alliance believes the measure is crucial to bring an end to the traitorous killer government."

Details of which airport the beleaguered PM Somchai will fly into have not been revealed, however The Nation reports his flight will be diverted to U-tapao military airport, approximately 150km southeast of the capital, Bangkok.


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All sources read when writing this:

 * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7749399.stm
 * http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/topstories/topstories.php?id=132299
 * http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/261108_News/26Nov2008_news01.php
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132306
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132300
 * http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132293


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wiki news shorts rosevictor talks about the news
Well the feds help citigroup but why not the auto companys like [ GM http://www.gm.com/ ] and audi who's next to go anthoer bank or an car company and On thanksgiveing there be a ad thanking sara palin. Um Do i care she lost so everybody stop paying her attn and just move along. This is My opoion on the bailout and the sara payln thankgiving ad By rosevictor


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Leader of Lib Dems, British political party, concerned over lack of men in childcare
Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, a British political party, has expressed his concern over the lack of men in childcare. In a speech to the Daycare Trust, Clegg commented on the issue. “There is still a huge stigma attached to men wanting to work in childcare," he said. "Even just for men who want to take a more hands-on role in providing care for their own children."

"The Daycare Trust’s own research shows that one in four men would consider working in childcare," he continued. "Sadly some worry that their motives would be viewed with suspicion."

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Pakistani hackers attack Indian website
A Pakistani hacker group named the Pakistan Cyber Army has reportedly attacked the official website of an Indian public sector petroleum company called Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. The attack was in response to the attacking of the official website of Pakistan state corporation Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority by Indian hackers named HMG, who attacked the OGRA's website on November 17, and left a message on front page of the website that they would hack any Pakistani website with poor security controls. However, OGRA’s spokesman said he has no information on the incident.

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Apple told to drop iPhone ad in UK
Apple Inc. has been told by the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to stop showing its advertisement, which describes the internet connection on the iPhone 3G as "really fast," while pictures on the screen showed pages loading in less than a second.

ASA stated that the ad is likely to "lead viewers to believe that the device actually operated at or near to the speeds shown in the ad," which, according to the organisation, it does not. As a result, the ASA ruled that the ad "must not appear again in its current form."

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Deadly shootings in Mumbai leave 10 people dead
1903 UTC According to local reports, 10 people were left dead and others injured in the Indian city of Mumbai after gunmen opened fire there.

The police say that it appears to be a terrorist attack.

Gunmen started shooting at seven locations, including a crowded restaurant and a train station. There were also reports of shooting at a hospital and two hotels, as well as two explosions, which are believed to be grenade attacks.

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Contaminated syrup kills 25 children in Nigeria
Nigeria's food and drug agency has said that 25 children, aged from 3 months to 4 years, have died after consuming a contaminated teething syrup. Ten others are reported to have been hospitalised.

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control said that the syrup, which goes under the name of "My Pikin", had been tainted with diethylene glycol, a substance that is usually used in antifreeze and engine coolant.

The agency added that it has shut down Barewa Pharmaceuticals, the Lagos-based manufacturer of the syrup.

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Multiple extremist attacks in Mumbai, India kill dozens, injure hundreds

November 26, 2008

Scores of people have been killed, and many more wounded, in what appear to have been coordinated attacks by gunmen wielding automatic weapons and hand grenades. The attacks began around 10:30 p.m. IST in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Police reports indicate at least 80 deaths and a further 900 injured. More conservative estimates place the death toll at 78 with over 200 injured. Among the dead is believed to be Anti Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare.

According to television reports, a little-known group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility. The name may refer to the Deccan Plateau, which makes up the majority of southern India.

Sites of the attacks have been listed as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, a hospital, a police station and at least three hotels, including Oberoi Trident and Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. The Marriott Hotel in Juhu has been attacked with gunfire, but details are sketchy. A restaurant, Leopold Cafe on Colaba Causeway was also attacked. Other locations are the Cama Hospital.

The Taj Mahal and the Oberoi Trident hotels have been surrounded by Indian Rapid Action Force commandos. Gunmen are reported to be holding dozens of hostages, including foreigners, at those locations.

A fire is reported to be spreading through the Taj Mahal hotel. The cause is unknown.

There were hostages at Nariman House in Colaba. This situation has continued all night.

The government has already blamed the attacks on terrorist organizations sponsored by foreign powers.

A number of European Parliament Committee on International Trade delegates were staying in the Taj Mahal hotel when it was attacked. One British MEP, Syed Kamall, left the hotel shortly before the attack to go to a restaurant. Another British MEP, Sajjad Karim, was in the lobby when gunmen initially opened fire there, and was last heard of in hiding in the building; also in hiding was German MEP Erika Mann. Polish MEP Jan Masiel was thought to have been sleeping in his hotel room when the attacks occurred and has not been heard from since, and a Hungarian MEP's assistant was reported shot. Also reported as staying at the hotel, and possibly in danger, is Spanish MEP Ignasi Guardans Cambó.

Hotlines provided by foreign affairs departments
People who are concerned about the well being of friends or family may call these hotlines:
 * [[Image:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|25px]] United States Department of State: 1-888-407-4747
 * [[Image:Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg|25px]] Foreign and Commonwealth Office: +44 (0)20 7008 0000
 * [[Image:Flag_of_Australia.svg|25px]] Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: 1800 002 214
 * [[Image:Flag_of_Canada.svg|25px]] Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: 1-800-267-6788

Hotlines provided for blood donation

 * J.J. Hospital "022-23739400"
 * St George Hospital "022-22620344"
 * Bombay Hospital"022- 22067676 extn 216"


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I just wanted to say, good catch on the percent vs percentage point thingie in the VAT reduction article. Gopher65talk 19:02, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

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Maharastra lost its ATS chief HEMANT KARKARE, Ashok Kante (ACP-Mumbai) & many more policemen in blood shaded Mumbai streets.
People dying, hotels being assaulted, foreigners being targeted and still terrorist living at large. As the death count of 65 & increasing Maharastra lost its ATS chief HEMANT KARKARE, Ashok Kante (ACP-Mumbai), Vijay Salovkar, an encounter specialist & many more policemen in blood shaded Mumbai streets.


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This map may be of use Image:26 November 2008 Mumbai attacks locations.png.Geni (talk) 23:09, 26 November 2008 (UTC)

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New developments
At this point, I would suggest that a new article be started for any new developments. That is even if reports in this article are proven untrue (fix only if they were not correct per what was known at the time). Cheers, --SVTCobra 01:28, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

Link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_November_2008_Mumbai_attacks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.145.207.37 (talk) 07:31, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

Stop updating
please do not correct death tolls etc with information that came out the next day. see Standoffs remain after Mumbai attacks for today's developments. thanks --SVTCobra 15:18, 27 November 2008 (UTC)


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Wikinews Shorts: November 27, 2008

Large drop in US consumer spending
United States consumer spending dropped one percent in October, the largest decline since September of 2001. Consumer spending, which makes up approximately two-thirds of economic activity in the United States, rose by 0.3% in September.

Meanwhile, the Commerce Department has stated that the pace of new home sales in October dropped by 5.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000, their lowest rates since January 1991.

Other figures released yesterday say that the number of new jobless claims last week dropped to 529,000 from a sixteen-year high of 543,000 in the previous week.

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Thai Prime Minister rejects calls to step down
Thailand's Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat, has rejected calls by General Anupong Paochinda, the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, to step down.

Somchai said that his government was legitimate, and that he would continue to work for the country.

This comes in the face of massive anti-government protests, the latest of which saw Bangkok's main airport being shut down by hundreds of demonstrators.

Speaking in a televised address, Somchai said that "I reassure the people that this government, which is legitimate and came from elections, will keep functioning until the end."

Sources

Europe announces €200 billion rescue plan
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled an economic recovery plan worth €200 billion, which it hopes will save millions of jobs.

The EC is expecting European Union member states to pay €170 billion, while the EC will contribute the rest of the sum.

It is hoped that the plan will stimulate spending and increase consumer confidence. A portion of the money will be allocated to job training, improving energy links and broadband access, and creating lower-emission cars.

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Former Indian Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh dies
Vishwanath Pratap Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, has died today at the age of 77. The cause of death was announced as blood cancer and renal failure. The Indian government has announced a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to V P Singh.

Singh was born on June 25, 1931, in Allahabad. He served as India's Prime Minister from 1989 to 1990.

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Judge rules Florida ban on gay adoption unconstitutional
A family court judge in Miami has ruled the standing 31-year ban on adoption by gays in the U.S. state of Florida unconstitutional, setting the stage for another gay rights fight just weeks after Florida voters banned same-sex marriages and other contractual unions by plebiscite.

Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman allowed Frank Gill, a gay man from North Miami, to adopt two children who have been in his foster care since 2004. In the court papers, the children were only identified as "John and James Doe" to protect their privacy. Minutes after her ruling, the state attorney general's office announced plans to appeal in the Third District Court in Miami.

In her ruling, Lederman said, "John and James left a world of chronic neglect, emotional impoverishment and deprivation to enter a new world, foreign to them, that was nurturing, safe, structured and stimulating. They are a family, a good family, in every way except the eyes of the law."

The ban was passed by the Florida Legislature in 1977 after singer Anita Bryant led a then-popular charge to repeal gay-friendly ordinances in Miami. The ban had already been upheld once before by the Florida Supreme Court in 1995.

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Well Barack Obama Elected President see what happens Planned reel well for a cupple terrest to attack over 200 men and planned for a man to go to a resterant to get away
 * I can see you have thought about this long and hard. --SVTCobra 02:05, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

 * All short sentences so you can understand. You're an idiot. This story is about India. Also Obama has no power until sworn in, and international relations take time. You fucking troll. Understand? 72.146.170.152 05:20, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

Muslims causing more trouble... where will it end?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.171.164.136 (talk) 04:05, 27 November 2008 (UTC)


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It`s no matter what goverment do, No one have right to shut down the airport
 * That's a bit of an easy generalization to make. Sean Heron (talk) 15:38, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

I can so easily see this turning into all-out violence. That always happens.--173.18.80.129 16:14, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
 * If I read correctly, there was an army general calling for the prime minister to step down. It's not been too long since a (relatively?) unbloody coup put Thaksin out of office, so I reckon that all too violent measures by the current government are not really an option. (I mean, if I read correctly the anti-government protesters have been occupying the government offices for multiple months now, right ?). Sean Heron (talk) 17:12, 27 November 2008 (UTC)


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Hi, Image:Cookie.jpg will soon be deleted (under this filename) on Commons and is already available under the new name Image:Matcha_cookies.jpg. Could you replace it in the protected article. Thanks. --Túrelio (talk) 09:45, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
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Turns out there was no need for an administrator to delete it: I simply redirected it to Wikinews Shorts: November 26, 2008.

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Second Bangkok airport closed, protests continue

November 28, 2008 Following on from Tuesday night's invasion of Bangkok's new international airport, Suvarnabhumi, the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has now taken over the Thai capital's old Don Mueang International Airport, forcing the Thai authorities to shut it down. The expansion of the protest at Don Mueang is reported to be a move to prevent cabinet ministers flying to Chiang Mai for a meeting with the Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat.

The closure of the Don Mueang airport saw 3,000 PAD supporters gathered outside Don Mueang airport, although there were no passengers inside the terminal, as the last flight had arrived a few hours earlier. The airport operates a few domestic flights, and was the only airport left serving Bangkok after protesters swarmed the main airport earlier this week, forcing flights from there to be suspended.

"I authorised Don Mueang's director-general to close the airport from midnight. It is closed indefinitely until normalcy is restored," said the president of operator Airports of Thailand, Saererat Prasutanond, speaking in a televised address. "The two airports that serve Bangkok are completely closed."

A Thai court has ordered the demonstrators occupying the Suvarnabhumi airport to leave, but the protesters say that they will stay until the government resigns. The closures of the airports come at the height of the tourist season, and threatens the tourist industry, which is one of Thailand's largest earners.


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