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Thai PM Thaksin ousted by coup

September 19, 2006 Thailand's army general ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a military coup, declaring martial law and revoking the constitution. Army spokesperson Col. Akara Chitroj said army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin would be acting prime minister. An announcement from the military earlier declared a provisional authority loyal to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Earlier a number of tanks had surrounded the government headquarters in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. Hundreds of troops had deployed at government installations and major traffic intersections. Swedish television has shown footage of troops with military vehicles setting up checkpoints on roads, as well as soldiers on guard (follow the video links within the article). The footage shows troops wearing yellow ribbons tied to their uniforms, the color of the King. The Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency from New York, where he is currently with the UN. "The prime minister with the approval of the Cabinet declares serious emergency law in Bangkok from now on," Thaksin said on a government-owned TV channel. He has also sacked the current Thai army commander.

There was a scare last week when several army tanks were seen in the streets of Bangkok, but army commanders said they were simply returning from exercises.

The last coup was 15 years ago, back in February 1991; there have been 23 coups (successful or attempted) in the last 74 years in the country.

Thailand has been in political turmoil since the results of April's general elections were annulled, leaving the country without a working legislature. Thaksin had won elections in 2001 and 2005, and was widely expected to win planned elections in November.

According to Sky News, 50 soldiers have been said to be inside Bangkok's Government House.

All international news stations were taken off the network of cable operator UBC. All local stations are now airing a military speech loop stating everything will be over shortly.

The army issued this statement shown on national TV:

''"Whereas the political reform commission under the democratic constitutional monarchy, comprising the commanders in chief of the armed forces and the head of the national police, have secured the situation in Bangkok and nearby suburbs without any resistance.

"In the interest of maintaining law and order, a request is therefore made for public cooperation for which our apologies for any inconvenience."''

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Talk:Canadian "terror" suspect Arar cleared after one year of torture

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There is a lot to this story, so it's hard to have a short title that captures it all. But in my opinion, title should focus on his ordeal, maybe 'Terror suspect cleared after a year of torture' TRWBW 16:01, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Arar's name is known, particularly in Canada, so I think it should be in the title. Crimson 16:22, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

 * How about 'Canadian terror suspect Arar cleared after a year of torture'? I'd like to emphasis what he went through for people who haven't followed the case. TRWBW 16:34, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Sure. Crimson 16:49, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Thanks for finding the CSM article however, if it's going to be a source some of the information in it should be worked into the article such as the US angle and the reaction of the US media. 16:53, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Nag, nag, nag. I'll try to get on that later today, if someone doesn't beat me to it. TRWBW 17:01, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

terrorism tag
if this tag is to be used at all, it needs to be used while articles are in development, not on published articles. Doldrums 11:20, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I see. But I guess it is OK to bring back published articles about the Pope to develop? There is no policy against making non-content edits to published articles. The template stays. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 11:23, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * if an article does not meet content guidelines but has been published, then it can be brought back into development provided it has not remained published for "too long" (1/2 days has been the rough guideline).

 * adding this template to a published article serves no purpose. we do not use a template like this to address equally valid concerns on any other topic - eg. crime reporting, reporting from regions where journalists have limited access. i don't see any consensus in the WC cooler discussion on the use of the template or its wording. i see no worthwhile reason to make an exception in this particular case. so please remove this template. Doldrums 11:28, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * far from being a "non-content" edit, this template brings to bear a particular pov to colour the entire article, much of its wording is problematic, as i've earlier indicated in the WC discussion and does not belong on a published article. do u really want a published wikinews article to say "The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Wikinews or its contributors."? Doldrums 11:32, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I have brought the article back to develop, as is the norm with disputed stories. Now, go ahead and explain to me 1)What part of the wording in you have a problem with. 2)The basis of your claim that this template "colours" the article with a certain POV. Also be aware of the fact that the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Consensus policy on

consensus] at Meta clearly states that ''Consensus should not trump NPOV (or any other official policy). However, a group of editors may be able to shut out certain facts and points of view through persistence, numbers, and organization. This group of editors should not agree to an article version that violates NPOV, but on occasion will do so anyway.'' PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) 13:13, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * have replied in the WC discussion (link above). Doldrums 15:33, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

I don't understand what's being debated, maybe because I'm new. The best I can figure out maybe there is a question whether the word terror/terrorism can be used in a article without being POV because there is dispute over whether it is used to imply that violent actions are illegitamate, when another point of view is that they are resistance or "legitimate" warfare? If that's it, I'm not sure what that would have to do with this article. He was suspected of being a terrorist, that seems undisputed, so the phrase "terror suspect" is accurate whether or not you agree with categorizing certain acts as terrorism. Honestly, somebody please have mercy on me and explain, what is the issue here? TRWBW 13:22, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

develop/publish
i don't see a dispute over the content of the article. whether the terrorism template is to be used or not is a dispute/discussion that belongs in the water cooler. i see no reason why this article should remain in develop. i suggest that it be published immediately. there is no consensus over the use of this template, and it's use or non-use should not hold back publication of an otherwise publishable article. Doldrums 13:39, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

again, title
This title is misleading, and the entire article is styled that it is a well known fact that he was tortured. Is there any evidence? Weather or not their is, the article should be styled around him CLAIMING to be tortured. It is so annoying how everyone assumes that the U.S. tortures all of it's prisoners. Look what we did for the German POWs in WWII! Contralya 15:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)


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Talk:Thai PM Thaksin ousted by coup

SVT (Swedish television) news has shown some pictures of military vehicles and troops on Bangkok's streets here (click on the video link in the article). As far as I can see (admittedly I'm not an expert) they show an M113 armoured personnel carrier and several Humvees, but no tanks. Tamino 16:43, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Another video that has now been added to the article shows at least one tank, and soldiers with yellow ribbons tied to their uniforms. Isn't yellow traditionally associated with the monarchy in Thailand? Would that identify the soldiers as involved in the coup or loyal to the government? Tamino 17:02, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

 * You're right yellow is the color of the King. I would assume that those troops are involved with the coup. —Realityking 18:01, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

it's not a so good title
For evolving news, it's better to wait a bit, otherwise we change the title too much.

I have news military men announced throwing away PM : here in french : http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0@2-3216,36-814705@51-804284,0.html

Jacques Divol

Agree with first statement. Premature to say PM is definitely ousted. Yes, AP is saying the same: so, AP is premature. JDG 21:21, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Thai army has declared Martial Law
The Thai army have taken over the Thai government. A commander has taken over pledging loyalty to "the king" (I don't know who that is). This just came in from the Associated Press. - 69.230.222.76 18:54, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

liveblogging
some local people start liveblogging here. we might use this for resource as well.
 * Thanks, but depend of the licence. we are very sensible with copyright an neutrality on wikinews.
 * Blog are often not neutral. But if we could have some pictures... Jacques Divol 19:08, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I can't speak about neutrality but all content, including images and videos are under public domain.124.121.98.40 20:20, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Anonymous source
I have heard from someone in Thailand and they confirmed that they had received a warning earlier in the day to take money out of the bank in case there was a problem with finances. They were not told what specifically would happen, but the information came from someone (that they knew personally) in the Police force (i.e., not the Army). This seems to indicate that there may have been a significant number of people who knew "something" was coming in advance. --Dante Alighieri 20:30, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
 * The US government officials knew it was coming before it happened. "The American ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, said Washington was aware of reports of a coup attempt." http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/09/19/news/thai.php Zer T 20:38, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

More headline talk
Although his adopted surname is "Shinawatra", it seems pretty clear from the usage in other media, as well as Wikipedia, that "Thaksin" is the proper name to use when not using the full name. I don't know anything about Thai naming standards. --SVTCobra 00:39, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

I was thinking about this when listening to BBC News last night. There is a standard used in some publications to clarify this by capitilising the surname / family or equvalent in the given culture. See https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/th.html#Govt it shows the Thai PM as THAKSIN Shinawatra. Wheras https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/uk.html#Govt gives the UK PM's name as Anthony (Tony) BLAIR. Maybe this is a standard that wikinews could adopt??

--TrueBrit 09:09, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * The standard in Thailand is to use the given name so the current title, Thai PM Thaksin ousted by coup is correct. --Brian McNeil / talk 11:48, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * That's why I just renamed it from 'Thai PM Shinawatra ousted by coup'. I wish I knew how to get the main page to reflect that. But it does redirect correctly. --TrueBrit 12:05, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Main page is now showing the changed title. Obviously I was just impatient. --TrueBrit 12:34, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * The main page box can be updated at Template:Lead article, there's also a convenient link from the Newsroom. Doldrums 12:42, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

as a white guy maybe i shouldn't say this
I've lived in Thailand for a while and there is a different perspective on this. Can we get someone Thai to comment? In my humble opinion, this is being overblown. Who is nominally in charge in Thailand is less of a big deal then in other countries. I suspect it has a connection with their being the most Buddhist country in the world, but for whatever reason, life in Thailand isn't going to change much because of the coup. TRWBW 12:03, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

 * I've heard from more than one person in Thailand that the coup was actually a GOOD thing. Thaksin was widely viewed as corrupt and the "man on the street" seems convinced that the army is responsive to the King and that there will be new elections "soon". --Dante Alighieri 15:24, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Thaksin has his supporters in the country, but the recent furore over the sale of his controlling interest in Shin Corp. to Temasek Holdings woke up a lot of people. He is/was a populist PM and about the best you can say about his policies is that more of the rural poor have mobile phones.  Still don't know how they're going to pay for tomorrow's food, but they have a mobile.  That, it seems, is enough for some people to support a politician who may be more interested in lining his own pockets that benefitting the country.
 * Thaksin will likely stay in London for the time being, I can't see him risking arrest in Thailand, and I'm pretty sure they could get some corruption charges to stick if they really wanted to. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:31, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

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Unidentified object contributes to delay of shuttle landing

September 19, 2006

Flight controllers in Houston, Texas, U.S.A observed an unidentified object at approximately 7:45 UTC today moving at an undetermined distance from the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it orbited the Earth at an altitude of over 190 nautical miles. As of 16:00 UTC, there was still uncertainty as to the object's size and distance from the orbiter. Video of the object showed it following an undeviating path between the shuttle and the Earth below.

NASA released the following statement on its official website: "An object was observed by flight controllers using a TV camera on the shuttle in close proximity to the spacecraft. It was observed following standard tests of Atlantis' reaction control system about 2:45 a.m. today. Flight controllers continue to analyze the situation and are concerned the item may be something that came off of Atlantis."

The shuttle had been scheduled to land at 15:45 UTC on Wednesday, but concerns raised by the object, in addition to an unfavorable weather forecast, prompted Mission Control Center to "wave off" the landing until 11:32 UTC Thursday at the earliest.

ABC News is reporting that flight controllers first saw the object shortly after sensors in the shuttle's wings indicated the craft had been "hit by something", but the Associated Press reports that NASA officials believe the sensor reading was triggered by the spacecraft itself as it fired positional jets. As of 18:00 UTC the leading theory at NASA is that something escaped from the shuttle's cargo bay during that jet firing sequence. Cameras will be focused on the object throughout the night and a detailed inventory of cargo bay items will be taken in an effort to learn whether a safe landing can be made without the object, if it in fact belonged to the shuttle.


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Hi there, could you please place a brief summary of your edits in the Summary box so they're informative in the recent-changes?
 * Thanks, --Nad 11:23, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Its just that the RSS feeds for remote-changes etc rely on the edit summaries and aren't bery useful without them... see my recent changes to see what I mean...

Okay, sorry, I didn't know the summary was important. I'll use the summaries from now on. - Humanoid
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Judge dismissed in Hussein trial

September 19, 2006

The judge in charge of Saddam Hussein's genocide trial has been replaced, the Iraqi Prime Minister's office said.

A government spokesman said that the court agreed to replace Grand Judge Abdullah al-Amiri with a new judge.

"We asked the court to replace him because he said that Saddam wasn't a dictator, which was a violation of his neutrality." said government spokesman Ali Dabbagh.

"The court told us he has already been replaced. This was a decision by the cabinet of the prime minister."

The court is trying Hussein, his cousin Ali Hassan al-Majeed, known as "Chemical Ali," and five others on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for their role in the 1988 Anfal campaign against ethnic Kurds.

Hussein and al-Majeed also face the graver charge of genocide. If found guilty, all men face death by hanging.

The court was set up by US occupying forces to try Hussein for war crimes, and genocide. It is now run by the Iraqi government, with the United States acting as an advisor body.

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Talk:New Brunswick voters shun Premier Bernard Lord

This headline is unintentionally comical. Did New Brunswick voters shun *the* Lord?

Please add ~ to your comment. I moved the page. You were right :) Thunderhead (talk)   23:44, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Much better now, but pretty ambiguous. Maybe "New Brunswick voters Conservative government" or something like that? 142.176.234.122 01:03, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I've moved it to "New Brunswick voters shun Premier Bernard Lord". Hopefuly this is a better title. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  02:22, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I was hoping it would go a little longer before anyone fixed the title. It made me laugh. TRWBW 08:46, 20 September 2006 (UTC)


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Newfoundland supporters of Craig Sharpe feel cheated on

September 20, 2006

Newfoundland supporters feel that Craig Sharpe should have won the popular television show Canadian Idol. They say that since Quebec, the home of recent Idol winner Eva Avila, is bigger and therefore Avila got more votes and that Canadian Idol was fixed because Sharpe is a Newfoundlander. Officials at CTV said such talk was nonsense.

Residents throughout the province increasingly complained of jammed residential phone lines. It happened so much that a payphone "Vote Craig" campaign was launched. In recent weeks Sharpe supporters drove at night looking for available payphones. Pay phones had a high success rate for registering calls, while home-based lines often got busy signals.

"Newfoundland knows how to represent their people," Sharpe said. "But you can't make it to the top two with just Newfoundland. You've got to have Canada behind you."

"Canadian Idol is not a popularity contest based on region," said Scott Henderson, a spokesman for CTV. "Craig and other finalists from Newfoundland have made it as far as they have in the competition because they receive the support of the entire country."

It was the second year in a row that a Newfoundlander finished second on the show. Rex Goudie of Burlington, Newfoundland lost last year to Calgary, Alberta's Melissa O'Neil.

Avila beat Sharpe by a three per cent margin, just over 131,000 votes, in the last show that CTV officials said was determined by fans in Western Canada.


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UN General Assembly opens with rhetorical appeals by both Bush and Ahmadinejad

September 20, 2006 During the opening day of the 61st annual UN on Tuesday, Iranian President Ahmadinejad used his address to challenge the effectiveness of the.

"Can a council in which they [the United States and Britain] are privileged members address their violations? Has this ever happened?" President Ahmadinejad asked the assembly. "In fact we have repeatedly seen the reverse."

"The persistence of some hegemonic powers in imposing their exclusionist policies on international decision making mechanisms, including the Security Council, has resulted in a growing mistrust in global public opinion, undermining the credibility and effectiveness of this most universal system of collective security," President Ahmadinejad said.

The US President Bush address earlier on Tuesday spoke both to the assembly and the world Islamic population.

"Freedom, by its nature, cannot be imposed — it must be chosen. From Beirut to Baghdad, people are making the choice for freedom. And the nations gathered in this chamber must make a choice, as well: Will we support the moderates and reformers who are working for change across the Middle East — or will we yield the future to the terrorists and extremists?" President Bush asked.

"My country desires peace. Extremists in your midst spread propaganda claiming that the West is engaged in a war against Islam. This propaganda is false and its purpose is to confuse you and justify acts of terror," said President Bush. "We must seek stability through a free and just Middle East where the extremists are marginalized by millions of citizens in control of their own destinies."

"To the people of Iran," President Bush said, "You deserve an opportunity to determine your own future, an economy that rewards your intelligence and your talents, and a society that allows you to fulfill your tremendous potential. The greatest obstacle to this future is that your rulers have chosen to deny you liberty and to use your nation's resources to fund terrorism, and fuel extremism, and pursue nuclear weapons."

President Ahmadinejad was not present for the mid-afternoon address by President Bush. Ahmadinejad also did not attend the UN's traditional banquet for visiting presidents, princes and prime ministers, where dignitaries have a chance to mix informally, because alcohol (the consumption of which is forbidden in Islam) was served at the banquet. The banquet this year was held in honor of UN Secretary, who will step down after two consecutive 5-year terms ending December 31.


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Four suspects arrested for assault on Oslo synagogue

September 20, 2006

The Norwegian police have arrested and charged four men, aged between 20 and 30 for an assault on a synagogue in Oslo at 2:30 am on Sunday, September 17th.

The four arrested are from different ethnic backgrounds and can be detained up to three days before appearing in front of a judge. Police have not ruled out further arrests over the incident.

At least 10 shots were fired at the synagogue. Nobody was injured in the incident. It is believed that the attack was carried out with an assault rifle.

The Mosaic Religious Community, which owns the site had requested better protection following threats and an incident of vandalism last month.


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Riots in Hungary as PM 'lies'

September 20, 2006 More than 150 people were injured when protestors clashed with Hungarian police in the capital Budapest on Tuesday. The protestors were demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany after a videotape in which the PM tells MPs that the government "lied throughout the last year-and-a-half, two years..." and that there were no "significant government measure we can be proud of" came to light on Sunday.

The tape recorded a meeting held a few weeks after the April elections and the PM, in a speech riddled with obscenities says that tough economic measures are needed but admits lying to voters during the elections. The revelations have lead to protests in the capital and several other cities and more are planned, calling on the PM to resign. The Prime Minister has announced that he has no plans to resign and has vowed to continue his budget reforms. On Monday, he was backed by a unanimous vote by Socialist MPs.

The Hungarian President, Laszlo Solyom has said that the revelations have created a "moral crisis" and opposition parties have demanded his resignation, and the centre-right Fidesz party said that they plan to boycott Parliament over the affair.

Some protestors have stormed buildings and set cars alight. On Tuesday, trouble began when a group of protestors, who were trying to hand in a petition, and some broke into the state television building. Police used tear gas and water cannons to quell the protests. About 150 people were reported injured, including 102 police officers.

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World Wars lowered New Zealanders life expectancy

September 20, 2006

A population study, released by Statistics New Zealand titled A History of Survival in New Zealand, highlights that the life expectancy of New Zealand males born in the mid 1890's would have been five years higher without the impact of the two world wars, as 10% of males died in war. Also males born in the late 1910's would have had a three year higher life expectancy, without the impact of the two world wars as well. The new study is an international study of survival and mortality.

The study also reveals that a male born in the late 1870's would have had an average life span of 51-years-old and in the 1930's the average life span was 69-years-old. And in females the life expectancy is 75-years-old, previously 55-years-old.

Kim Dunstan, Statistics NZ demographer, said: "The dramatic lifespan changes were attributed to many factors, including improved hygiene, sanitation, medicines and infectious disease control. Changes in lifestyle had also made an important difference."

People born in the late 1870's had a 23% chance of not making it to see their 15th birthday, people born in the 1900's had a 15% chance, people born in the 1930's had a seven percent chance, people born in the 1960's had a three percent chance and those born around the 1990's had a one percent chance.

Mr Dunstan said: "The study provided the most complete picture of how long New Zealanders lived and showed for the first time the impact of war deaths on the population. Death comes to us all and it does affect us at a lot of levels. A lot of people have had family members who died in the war and can relate to their own experiences."

A History of Survival in New Zealand also shows that New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that has an almost complete and detailed history of births, deaths and migration information dating back to the late 1800's. This study is a historic book full of births, deaths and external migration for the population of New Zealand. It will also be used in the future relating to health, population and mortality areas. It is also unique because it follows the population from birth right through to death. "We see the study very much as the basis for further work ... across other organisations in New Zealand and, indeed, internationally," Mr. Dunstan said.


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A population study, released by Statistics New Zealand titled A History of Survival in New Zealand, highlights that the life expectancy of New Zealand males born in the mid 1980's would have been five years higher without the impact of the two world wars, as 10% of males died in war

Isn't it 1870's?

where is the "rise due to past wars"?
i don't see it in the article... Doldrums 07:51, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

in fact, source says

 * Must be a mistake on my part, change of headline? --Nzgabriel | Article list | Talk 08:24, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * sure, go ahead... Doldrums 08:27, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Current one better? --Nzgabriel | Article list | Talk 08:31, 20 September 2006 (UTC)


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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party chooses Abe

September 20, 2006

Shinzo Abe took 66% of the vote in today's Liberal Democratic Party election for a leader to replace Junichiro Koizumi, whose term as party chief expired. The party, with a solid majority in the House of Representatives, is expected to elect Abe to be the next Prime Minister. Abe is a third-generation politician related to two former Prime Ministers. The election comes on the day before his 52nd birthday. He is expected to become the nation's first Prime Minister born after World War II.

"The LDP has helped make Japan a democracy that has contributed to the world," Abe said after the vote. "I will demonstrate my leadership to preserve the flame of ideals, and put reforms forward as the first party leader from the postwar generation."


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Microsoft to release HD-DVD, upgrades to 1080p, on Xbox 360

September 21, 2006 Microsoft is set to release an HD-DVD upgrade to its media centre, gaming device, the Xbox 360. The HD-DVD add-on would be an external accessory, and is expected late November in Japan for about ¥20,000, and in the US, about $170.

Microsoft will also be releasing a Software Update to the Xbox, that will allow full 1080p output, with automatic 1080p upscaling. However, they have not announced if future games will have native support at 1080p


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Barbara Walters to interview Terri Irwin

September 20, 2006

Tuesday morning, ABC News correspondent, Barbara Walters announced on the television program, The View, that she is flying to Australia to talk with Terri Irwin, the widow of Steve Irwin.

The exclusive interview will be televised next week.

Irwin died recently when stung by a stingray, the subject of a segment for a show he was producing with his young daughter as host.

Steve and Terri Irwin ran the Australia Zoo together, while Steve hosted many animal related series and specials, the most famous of which was titled Crocodile Hunter.

While she is only on The View full-time, Walters stated on that program that journalism for ABC News is still her "bread and butter".


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Talk:Barbara Walters to interview Terri Irwin

A TV show host announcing who her next interviewee is, by itself, is not exactly a news event. Doldrums 11:09, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

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its a news story because nobody else has been given the interview, including the local press... it is confirmed via the press at:

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/20/barbara_walters_to_interview_crocodile_h http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20447537-22822,00.html

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Talk:Cabinet shuffled in Ontario

check out (including the both the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic board).

is that an extra the? GreenKnight 12:11, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I changed it to "including both of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic board". F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  19:45, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

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Cricket: India beats the West Indies by 16 runs

September 20, 2006

India defeated the Windies by 16 runs in the fifth ODI at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur, thereby keeping alive their hopes of making it to the finals of the DLF Cup tri-series. The West Indies were chasing 163 to win, but were bowled out for 146 at the end of the 41st over. India will now face Australia in the semi-final on Friday. The West Indies have already secured themselves a place in the final.

Winning the toss, India elected to bat first but got off to a disastrous start. Skipper Rahul Dravid was caught behind off Dwayne Smith's bowling for a duck, and was soon followed by Virender Sehwag who was bowled by Smith after getting just one run off six balls. Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh helped bring India's total up above the 150-mark, even as the rest of the batting order collapsed under the West Indian attack.

The Indian bowlers managed to put some pressure on the Windie batting order by getting some early wickets. Shivnaraine Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Runako Morton were all dismissed in the 20s, following which the rest of the West Indies batsmen were all sent back to the pavilion by the 41st over.


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Study reveals mercury contamination throughout US food chain

September 20, 2006

A new report released by the National Wildlife Federation finds that, in the United States, the animals of many different species, including species eaten by humans, are contaminated with mercury at levels higher than previously thought. Mercury poisoning in humans, which can result from eating contaminated animals, leads to a wide range of conditions, including kidney and neurological damage, fatigue, vision problems, and tremors. Mercury poisoning in some animals is severe enough to result in death or reduced fecundity. While many people are aware of mercury contamination of fish, more recent studies have found that insects, and animals that eat them, also have high levels of mercury. Felice Stadler, from the National Wildlife Federation, says that "the research shows birds that eat contaminated insects get contaminated themselves. Turkeys and chickens, which humans eat, eat those same contaminated insects, so this is the tip of the iceberg."

Confirming previous studies, the report also finds high mercury levels in animals that eat fish. Because of the high mercury levels, 46 of the 50 states have issued advisories for pregnant women and children against eating certain types of fish, including tuna and swordfish. States have also issued other warnings because of mercury-contaminated foods. For example, Florida has issued a warning against eating alligator meat; Utah, against eating shoveler and goldeneye ducks.

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, the National Wildlife Federation is the largest American conservation organization. The report, released on Tuesday, is based on 65 different scientific studies conducted by more than 20 scientists. It highlights that, in the United States, mercury is accumulating in a diversity of species, including species of fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and in a diversity of environments, including freshwater, marine, and forest habitats. Some of the animals in which mercury is accumulating include songbirds, alligators, turtles, bats, otters, polar bears, mink, ducks, loons, and bald eagles.

Felice Stadler says that the report "underscored how pervasive mercury contamination has become. Nearly every aspect of our food web has been contaminated. It's difficult to find an ecosystem that's not contaminated, whether it's ocean or forest or coastal waters or wetlands."

According to Wikipedia, mercury exposure in humans can result in brain damage, birth defects, severe neurological consequences, mercurial ptyalism, Minamata disease, and possibly autistic behaviors.

In the United States alone, mercury pollution is about 100 tons per year. Primary sources of pollution include coal-burning power plants, waste water treatment plants, and waste incinerators.


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Two Canadian Liberal leadership candidates have not donated to party

September 20, 2006

A Wikinews analysis of financial reports filed with Elections Canada shows that two of the candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada have not made any financial donations to the party, its riding associations, or election candidates in 2005 or 2006. Neither Michael Ignatieff nor Gerard Kennedy are recorded as having made finanical contributions.

Ironically, Ignatieff was the recipient of a donation from one fellow leadership candidate, Martha Hall Findlay, who donated $230.58 to his successful effort to be elected to the House of Commons in the January 23, 2006 federal elections.

Bob Rae, a former leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party donated a total of $845 to the Liberals since the beginning of 2005 including $300 to MP John Godfrey's election campaign and $300 to Pierre Pettigrew's riding association in Papineau. He also donated money to NDP candidates in the January election including $300 to Irene Mathyssen, who was a cabinet minister under Rae in the 1990s, and $250 to his former special assistant, Rochelle Carnegie, the NDP's candidate in Willowdale. Carnegie's Liberal rival was Jim Peterson, brother of former Ontario premier David Peterson whose government Rae defeated in 1990.

Scott Brison is the most generous Liberal having donated a total of $3175 to the party, its candidates and riding associations, followed by Ken Dryden who donated $2145, Joe Volpe who has donated $1695, Hedy Fry with $1323.49, Hall Findlay with $1290.85, Rae's $845 and Stephane Dion with $595.

Totals do not include donations made by the candidates to their own leadership campaigns. Wikinews examined financial reports for donations to political parties, riding associations and federal election candidates made in 2005 and 2006.


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39th General Election, January 23, 2006
http://www.elections.ca/scripts/webpep/fin/select_election.aspx?entity=1&lang=e
 * Name of contributor Association name / end period Date received Class of contributor / Part # of the return Contribution given through (name of association) Monetary ($) Non-monetary ($)
 * Martha Hall Findlay Ignatieff, Michael / Liberal Party of Canada / Etobicoke--Lakeshore Jan. 10, 2006 Individuals / Part 21 230.58 0.00
 * Bob Rae Carnegie, Rochelle / New Democratic Party / Willowdale Dec. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  250.00 0.00
 * Bob Rae Mathyssen, Irene / New Democratic Party / London--Fanshawe Jan. 20, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  300.00 0.00
 * Bob Rae Godfrey, John / Liberal Party of Canada / Don Valley West Jan. 16, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  300.00 0.00

 * Fry - none
 * Volpe - none
 * Dryden - none
 * Dion - none
 * Kennedy - none
 * Brison - none
 * Ignatieff - none

Financial reports: Registered Association Financial Transactions Returns 2005
http://www.elections.ca/scripts/webpep/fin/select_associations.aspx?entity=5&lang=e
 * Name of contributor Association name / end period Date received Class of contributor / Part # of the return Contribution given through (name of association) Monetary ($) Non-monetary ($)
 * Robert Rae Association libérale fédérale de Papineau / 2005 Oct. 31, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  300.00

 * Hall Findlay - none
 * Ignatieff - none
 * Kennedy - none
 * Volpe - none
 * Dion - none
 * Dryden - none
 * Fry - none
 * Brison - none

Financial reports: Registered Party Finanical Transation Returns 2005
http://www.elections.ca/scripts/webpep/fin/select_parties.aspx?entity=6&lang=e

Name of contributor Political party / Return type / End period Date received Class of contributor / Part # of the return Contribution transferred to (leadership contestant) Monetary ($) Non-monetary ($)
 * Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 9, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  545.00 0.00
 * Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Sep. 30, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  57.44 0.00
 * Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Nov. 21, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  212.83 0.00
 * Scott A. Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 3, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  545.00 0.00
 * Scott A. Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 May 5, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  150.00 0.00
 * Scott A. Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Dec. 16, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  100.00 0.00
 * Scott A. Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Dec. 20, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  1,000.00 0.00
 * Joseph Volpe Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 9, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  1,000.00 0.00
 * Joseph Volpe Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  100.00 0.00
 * Joseph Volpe Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Mar. 3, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  595.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Mar. 1, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  100.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Aug. 18, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  150.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Dec. 30, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  500.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 18, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  100.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  595.00 0.00
 * Stéphane Dion Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Mar. 4, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  395.00 0.00
 * Stéphane Dion Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Mar. 4, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  200.00 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 3, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  545.00 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Feb. 17, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  200.00 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Jun. 10, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  150.00 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Dec. 31, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  120.00 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Nov. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  114.43 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Nov. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  154.68 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Nov. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  34.70 0.00
 * Hedy M. Fry Liberal Party of Canada / Annual / 2005 Nov. 22, 2005 Individuals / Part 2a  4.68 0.00

 * Rae - none
 * Ignatieff - none
 * Kennedy - none

2006 Registered Party Quarterly Reports
http://www.elections.ca/scripts/webpep/fin/select_parties.aspx?entity=6&lang=e&period=1

 * Name of contributor Political party / return type / end period Date received Class of contributor / Part # of the return Contribution transferred to (leadership contestant) Monetary ($) Non-monetary ($)
 * Martha Hall Findlay Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 May 31, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  245.00 0.00
 * Scott Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 May 31, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  1,000.00 0.00
 * Scott A. PC MP Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 Apr. 30, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  80.00 0.00
 * Scott A. PC MP Brison Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 May 31, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  300.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Mar. 2006 Mar. 31, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  250.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 May 2, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  200.00 0.00
 * Ken Dryden Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 Jun. 30, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  250.00 0.00
 * Robert Keith K. Rae Liberal Party of Canada / Quarterly / Jun. 2006 May 31, 2006 Individuals / Part 2a  245.00 0.00

(excluding donations to leadership campaigns)
 * Volpe - none
 * Dion - none
 * Fry - none
 * Kennedy - none

May 24, 2005 byelection contributions
http://www.elections.ca/scripts/webpep/fin/select_election.aspx?entity=1&lang=e
 * Brison - none
 * Dion - none
 * Dryden - none
 * Fry - none
 * Hall Findlay - none
 * Ignatieff - none
 * Kennedy - none
 * Rae - none
 * Volpe - none

Culiminative 2005/2006 (to date)
Crimson 20:22, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Brison $3175 (double checked)
 * Dion  $595 (double checked)
 * Dryden $2145 (double checked)
 * Fry $1323.49 (double checked)
 * Hall Findlay $1290.85 (double checked)
 * Ignatieff $0 (double checked)
 * Kennedy $0 (double checked)
 * Rae $845 (double checked)
 * Volpe $1695 (double checked)

Source for Rachel Carnegie's relationship to Rae: "Career Background: Office manager for the Ontario New Democratic Party. Has been a special assistant to Premier Bob Rae, and an organizer for both the Ontario NDP and the Federal NDP."Crimson 20:22, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

"failed to donate" POV?
As far as I can tell from the sources they are under no obligation to donate. "failed" seems to imply they broke a rule. Wouldn't a simple "didn't donate" be more NPOV? TRWBW 15:23, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Done, almost. It's Two Canadian Liberal leadership candidates have not donated to party. --  Zanimum 18:13, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

should this have category:Bob Rae on it?
should this have category:Bob Rae on it? Bawolff ☺☻ 05:54, 24 February 2007 (UTC)


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Richard Hammond injured in jet-powered car crash

September 20, 2006

Richard Hammond, a British television presenter known for presenting shows such as Top Gear and Brainiac, is in a "stable" condition in hospital following a car accident during filming for Top Gear. He was injured when the jet-powered car he was driving crashed during filming for the former. The car, similar to the "Vampire" which holds the British land speed record, overturned whilst being driven at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour at Elvington airfield near York, in what was suggested to be an attempt at bettering the previous record. It has been suggested that he succeeded in a previous attempt. Emergency services were called to the scene at 5.45pm local time (16.45 UTC).

He was airlifted to the specialist neurological unit at Leeds General Infirmary. A former firefighter who was providing fire safety at the site and witnessed the accident said that Hammond was initially unconscious but able to speak when removed from the wreckage. At the time he indicated some pain in his lower back. Numerous eyewitnesses from the Top Gear crew claimed he was 'helped into' an air ambulance, suggesting he was conscious at the time. The ambulance service is reported to have said that Hammond was unconscious when they arrived at the scene, but began to regain consciousness upon arrival at the hospital.

The car was "very very badly damaged and in many pieces on the runway", according to BBC News 24, reporting comments made by his colleagues.

A | web site has been set up for well-wishers enabling them to donate to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. This site will accept donations until January 21, 2007. As of 23.09 (UTC) 21st September 2006 (day 2) £52,239.90 had been raised, surpassing the original target of £340.00 and well past their target of £51,000 (150 flights) that was set in the past few days.


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Absolutely gutted, really liked this guy. Any more information on his condition yet?

Not sure mate? I'm not sure if this is true but I've just taken this from wikinews web site: hammond dies at 9:31pm on wednesday 20th september 06! Many left sad. Top gear team look back on a great man!

Update: that message has now been removed from this site, whats goin on? 81.100.81.171Posted by Stephy

Ah it must of been removed I didn't know this site was written by its users. Cheers, hope he turns out to be ok. 81.100.81.171Posted by Stephy

Feel free to update the page if you have any information :-) F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  21:25, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Nothing new has come in for the last hour or so, News 24 are simply reporting on the crash and that he is in hospital. I'd imagine (but am speculating) that he is currently in surgery.  It is not uncommon for neurosurgery following an accident to last many hours (the figure 15 hours comes to mind, but that's simply vague recollection of things I have heard), so I wouldn't necessarily expect to hear much new until tomorrow morning.  His "death" hasn't been reported on either of the web articles or News 24, so I'd put it down to vandalism.  Guinness2702 21:42, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

As of just now, he is alive. The Wikipedia article has been semi protected. Archibald99 22:13, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

BBC News 24 (5:03pm). Richard Hammond suffers ‘significant brain injury’. Doctors fairly confident of a good recovery.

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BBC News 24

 * 22:05 (UTC): Reported colleages as saying the car was "very very badly damanged and broken into many pieces" Guinness2702 22:08, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * 22:27 (UTC): Reported he is now in a "stable" condition. Guinness2702 22:28, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * How is this Original Reporting? Jason Safoutin 00:32, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

 * BBC News 24 (5:03pm). Richard Hammond suffers ‘significant brain injury’. Doctors fairly confident of a good recovery. (moved from article page).

Why would anyone pretend he was dead? I really hope he'll be alright, he's brilliant :( 212.219.142.161 08:47, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Whatever happens, Mr. Hammond remains one of our heroes for ever. Along with his colleagues he brought the sense of adventure and fun to a rather dull world.

This is sad news.
My thoughts are with his family and close friends, and I hope he fully recovers from his injuries and this isn't the end of a great show. I'm hoping in six months time he'll be able to tell us all what happened in a new episode of Top Gear. Thankyou, Tim Butler, Kent

Bloody hell (pardon my language)
I had heard a comment from someone on the german wikinews just today, but this is ridicuolus ! Why is there this massive thing on wikipedia, and our article is much shorter ? Of course, the wikipedia is almost overdoing it on detail, but still. Those people should be writing here ! Regards Sean Heron 16:31, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I know what you mean. I was tempted to revert almost all of the edits on the wp article, with a comment to that effect. Guinness2702 15:13, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Over time that section in the WP article will get trimmed back until there is more information here in our archives. Just quietly keep sticking the various wikinews templates onto articles over there. --Brian McNeil / talk 15:49, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

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Richard Hammond, a British television presenter known for presenting shows such as Top Gear and Brainiac, is in a "stable" condition in hospital following a car accident during filming for Top Gear.

This should not use presenter and presenting in the same opening sentence. A good journalist never reuses the same word or phrase in any paragraph throughout an article. 71.226.112.183 05:01, 25 March 2007 (UTC)


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Four fallen Canadian soldiers return home

September 21, 2006

On Monday four Canadian soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack. The soldiers were in Afghanistan since the end of July and in operations since the beginning of August. They are now returning home in Canada for a memorial service.

Pte. David Byers, 22, of Espanola, Ontario was identified after a suicide bomber attacked the soldiers in Kandahar. On Tuesday, the Department of National Defence said the attack also killed Cpl. Glen Arnold, based in CFB Petawawa, northwest of Ottawa; and Cpl. Shane Keating of Saskatoon and Cpl. Keith Morley, based at CFB Shilo in Manitoba were also killed.

"All three of these men were proud citizens and exceptional examples of the men and women who serve this country, both at home and abroad," said Maj. Stephen Joudrey, acting commanding officer for 2PPCLI at CFB Shilo, on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister also made a statement saying: "I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Corporal Glen Arnold, Corporal Shane Keating, Corporal Keith Morley, and Private David Byers, who were killed by a suicide bomber yesterday in the Panjwayi region of Afghanistan."

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Space shuttle Atlantis cleared for landing

September 21, 2006

NASA has given the 'ok' for the Space Shuttle Atlantis to land on Thursday September 21. NASA also says that there was "no damage" to the shuttle when astronauts spotted a piece of debris floating next to the shuttle.

"We are cleared for entry. Nothing was found to be missing or damaged from the thermal protection system, the heat shield of the space shuttle Atlantis, or, in fact, any other part of the shuttle Atlantis," said N. Wayne Hale Jr., the shuttle's program director.

The debris is believed to be a piece of plastic from under the shuttle's heat tiles. A similar piece was seen by cameras falling from inbetween the heat shield tiles, but when the camera took another look, there was nothing to be found. Hale says that the source of the debris is unknown and that "we [NASA] may never know" where it came from.

"This is most likely the culprit. It was there before, it's not there now. It was most likely shaken loose during the flight control system checkout. We probably will never know for sure," added Hale.

Astronauts used Atlantis's robotic arm to check the shuttle and its heat shield for any signs of damage.


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New Zealand songwriter Don McGlashan wins second Silver Scroll

September 21, 2006

Yesterday the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, presented song writer, Don McGlashan with his second Silver Scroll at an exclusive awards ceremony. The song that won him the prestigious APRA music award was the hit song Bathe in the River, which featured in the hit New Zealand movie No. 2 sung by Wellington singer, Hollie Smith.

McGlashan won his first Silver Scroll in 1994 for his song Anchor Me when he was with the band The Mutton Birds.

Anthony Healey, APRA New Zealand Director, said: "Bathe in the River is a song that captures the hearts and emotions of everyone who hears it. All Don's music is emotive and powerful and this song is no exception. ...Absolute classic."

There were four other songs that were finalists in the award that is based on songwriting, not record sales. One other song that was written by McGlashan was a finalist.

Other winners at the ceremony were:
 * Richard Bennett was presented with the Maioha Award at the Silver Scroll ceremony for his waiata E Hine (waiata is the Māori term for song and singing).
 * Ross Harris's song Symphony No. 2 won the Sounz Contemporary award for the third time. Harris said: "[It] is intended to convey the terrible sadness of the man-made hell of war."
 * James Reid for the single Stand Up which was the most performed work in New Zealand.
 * Neil Finn took the award, once again, for the most performed work overseas.

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Kaizer Chiefs' Fans go on the Rampage

September 21, 2006

South African Premier Soccer League club, Kaizer Chiefs could be in hot water again. Less than a year after the club was fined for badly behaved fans, last night saw some of the 6000 atendees go on the rampage after the Johannesburg based club lost to Bidvest Wits University by 2 goals to nil.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp, as well as players had to run for cover as fans ripped up chairs and hurled them onto the field to express their disappointment at a poor start to the season. So far Kaizer Chief's, one of South Africa's premier soccer clubs, have yet to win a game in this season.

Last year, the club was penalised by being made to play two games behind closed doors but after months of legal wrangling, the PSL decided to lower the punishment to just one game.

Comment is still pending from the soccer league and the club.

title: Kaizer Chiefs' Fans go on the Rampage