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Russian firefighting aircraft starts fires in Portugal

July 8, 2006 The Russian Beriev 200 airplane leased to the Portuguese Government suffered an accident last Thursday (July 6) afternoon, after one of its engines was damaged.

The accident occurred after a refueling operation at the dam of Aguieira, near Santa Comba Dão. As the aerial firefighting aircraft took off at the end of the refueling maneuver in the water - designated as 'scooping' - its "left wing hit the top of the trees and the aircraft suffered some damage" to its fuselage, said Colonel Anacleto dos Santos, director of the Cabinet of Prevention and Investigation of Accidents with Aircraft (GPIAA), to the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã.

While hitting the top of the trees, leaves and some wood entered the left engine, which didn't blow up, but that had to be turned off and the pilot was forced to release fuel for safety reasons. The release of the fuel started small wildfires across the area, reaching some houses, which were quickly extinguished by firefighters and helitack units of the GNR's Intervention, Protection and Rescue Group.

The airplane was able to do an emergency landing at the Monte Real Air Base, where it's currently operating from, thanks to the flight experience of one of the Russian pilots. When contacted by the Lusa news agency, National Service of Firefighters and Civil Protection, vice-president Lieutenant-Colonel Joaquim Leitão explained that the repairs will be made by the aircraft company and that all the parts necessary to repair the damages will have to come from Russia, by which the solution for the problem will take "some days".

Lieutenant-Colonel Leitão added that an investigation is in progress to analyse the circumstances under which the accident occurred. And when he was asked if the accident was caused by the limitations of the dam, given the dimensions of the aircraft, he said that the reconnaissance of the area had been performed before the scooping exercises began, and an operation officially kicks off when all the conditions are met.

The final report of the GPIAA will only be concluded in a few weeks but GPIAA director, Colonel Anacleto dos Santos, excluded two of the eventual causes of any aerial accident. "The atmospheric conditions were not adverse and there are no indications of mechanical failure. Everything points to human error."

On board of the aircraft followed two Russian pilots - one of them still receiving formation - and an Portuguese pilot that was observing the operations.

Two years ago, the Italian authorities tested the Beriev in the same mission type. Having the Portuguese Government sent observers to evaluate the performance of the aircraft. However, some limitations were found in the performing of the Russian aircraft in Italy's wildfire scenarios. Having the Italian Civil Protection reached the conclusion that the Beriev 200 is not prepared to operate in mountainous terrain.


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Pope Benedict XVI visits Valencia, Spain

July 8, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI visited the city of Valencia in Spain. During his visit, he encouraged his followers in the country to defend traditional family values.

The government in Spain has introduced a number of reforms including gay marriage.

"It is a man and a woman who are made for each other and made to give humanity a future" said the Pope. "The family is a unique institution in God's plan, and the church cannot fail to proclaim and promote its fundamental importance," he said.

He arrived for a 24-hour visit and was met at an airport by King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofía, and Prime Minister José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero.

"The presence of your holiness brings great relief to everyone, especially to families who have lost loved ones," the king said in a welcoming speech.

The pope also met relatives of some of the underground crash victims. He prayed at the scene of a subway crash that killed 42 people on Monday. "We ask God's comfort for those who remain and those who left us," he said. The pope will have a Mass tomorrow, which will close the visit. Zapatero said that he would not attend the mass on Sunday.

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U.S. government seeks to examine Guantanamo inmates' documents
United States

Lawyers asked a federal court Friday to allow the government to inspect written materials that it seized from inmates at Guantanamo Bay last month that it says may contain privileged lawyer-client communication.

U.S politician Joe Biden attemps to explain controversial remarks about Indian-Americans
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Potential 2008 Presidential candidate and top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee defended a recent remark that one "cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.", saying his words were taken out of context.

Russian firefighting aircraft starts fires in Portugal
Portugal

The Russian Beriev 200 airplane leased to the Portuguese Government suffered an accident last Thursday afternoon, after one of its engines was damaged.

Pope Benedict XVI visits Valencia, Spain
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Pope Benedict XVI has been visiting Valencia Spain in a bid to encourage the country to defend traditional family values.

Funeral hearse caught speeding in Ireland
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An hearse driver in County Donegal, Ireland was pulled over while leading a funeral procession, in a police crackdown on speeding.

All Blacks defeat Austalia in Tri Nations rugby opener
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The All Blacks have defeated Australia 32 points to 12 in the opening match of the rugby union 2006 Tri Nations at Jade Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Talk:Russian firefighting aircraft starts fires in Portugal

How ironic

 * I'll second that motion! When I 1st saw the headline I thought someone was translating it and got confused. 68.39.174.238 22:47, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Typo
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Talk:U.S. Army Surgeon General: Many soldiers with personality disorders can perform well

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 * headline needs downstyle caps.
 * the SG appears to have spoken at length about the matter, and the headline shld ideally summarise his statement or simply state that he spoke about X (i.e. report the event). posible exception is, if these words are supposed to be significant in some way: a departure from previous practice or perhaps because somebody noteworthy objects to it and so on. as of now, no such significance can be attached.
 * also, the current headline is not a fair representation of his interview/briefing, i think. AP paraphrases the particular quote as as "He said soldiers exhibiting such traits would not be automatically discharged because many can continue to perform well." which is not quite what the current headline makes it to be. Doldrums 19:01, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Please edit as need be; I'm not sure what downstyle caps means..less caps? Neutralizer 23:10, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
 * To expand; I may have misinterpreted this;

"What we want from YOU! We want you to write articles for Wikinews on topics that: You find interesting: If it's of interest to you, it will be interesting to many other people! You feel aren't getting adequate coverage: Do you know of an issue that has been forgotten or isn't getting enough attention in the rest of the press? Here's your chance to tell the world!"
 * I believe a lot of super stories are buried inside of less compelling stories; so I often will highlight and concentrate on an "inner" story from a source. Maybe I am making a mistake in doing that but I think that since we allow/promote original reporting that it is ok to cherry pick ingredients of mainstream stories to use as a focal point for an article. I have run into this objection before so I must wonder if I am offside in my interpretation of our mission. Neutralizer 23:20, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
 * You're on the right track Neut, keep up the good work! PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk)(Opinions) 05:08, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

 * In Style_guide after this poll.

 * Use downstyle capitalisation — Downstyle capitalisation is the preferred style. Only the initial word and proper nouns are capitalized. In upstyle headlines, all nouns and most other words with more than four letters are capitalized.

 * Downstyle: "Powell to lead U.S. delegation to Asian tsunami region"
 * Upstyle: "Powell to Lead U.S. Delegation to Asian Tsunami Region"

So far, so good. Karen 23:30, 9 July 2006 (UTC)


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The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary adds 'google' as a verb

July 8, 2006

Google became a verb in the Merriam-Webster dictionary yesterday.

First founded in September 1998, Google quickly became a phenomenon, overtaking the then top search engines Yahoo and Lycos etc.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has added Google, along with Googling, to their dictionary. According to the dictionary, the correct pronunciation is goo-gle, with other forms including googled and googling.

The word 'google' is defined as a transitive verb meaning to use the Google search engine to look for information on the Internet.

This announcement comes on the heels of Merriam-Webster adding 'IM' as both a noun and a verb.


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Western Province defeat Blue Bulls in rugby's Currie Cup regular season

July 8, 2006

The Western Province has defeated the Blue Bulls in a regular season Currie Cup fixture between the old rivals at the Bulls' home of Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Western Province won the match 15 points to 10, and became Western Province's first win over the Bulls in three years, and their first win at Loftus Versfeld since 2001.

The Bulls entered the match as favourites, however, it was the Western Province that scored the first try of the match, when Egon Seconds made it over the line after 12 minutes of play in the first half. Western Province's second try came in the 37th minute of the match, minutes from the half-time break, with Joe Pietersen getting the try. Western Province entered half time with a 15 points to three lead over the Bulls. 10 minutes into the second half, two Blue Bulls found themselves with yellow cards; Frikkie Welsh and Heini Adams. The Blue Bulls scored their first try in the second half, with Stefan Basson scoring two minutes from full-time. The final score was 15 points to 10, with Western Province scoring two tries, along with a conversion and penalty goal from Naas Olivier, whilst the Blue Bulls scored one try, with a conversion and penalty goal from Morné Steyn.


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Indian royal family disinherits gay scion

July 9, 2006

, the 40-year-old son of the erstwhile Maharajah of Rajpipla, was disowned by his formerly royal family for as a gay man.

was effectively criminalized in India in 1861 under British colonial rule. The sodomy laws, which remain in force today, mandate penalties of up to 10 years in prison.

The Gohil family once ruled India's principality. Although India abolished royalty when it gained independence from in 1947, the Gohil clan is considered to be one of the wealthiest families in the south Asian nation.

Gohil's mother put public notices in language newspapers disavowing being his mother. "If any individual or organisation dares to (name me as his mother), it will invite contempt proceedings," the statement said.

He said as an AIDS activist, he felt it was his duty to come out. Gohil claimed that India anti-gay laws hinder AIDS prevention among gay men since many are afraid to admit they are homosexual for fear of being jailed or blackmailed.

Gohil, who runs a non-profit foundation, told reporters he wasn't interested in his family's money. "I will not stake my claim to the property. I have found a family in the (gay) community and am happy working for the community," he said in a Reuters interview.

estimated that 5.7 million Indians have been infected by the virus. Gay organisations in India are currently trying to have the section of the Indian Penal Code that makes homosexuality a punishable offence nullified. Gay relationships are considered taboo in India's mostly conservative society. A number of Indian organisations, including two HIV/AIDS prevention groups, have complained of being subjected to police raids and arrests in recent years.


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Belated New Jersey budget passes, ending most of the shutdown

At around 7p.m. EDT July 8, Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine signed a 30-billion USD budget for the fiscal year that began July 1.

Due to strife between the Governor and the majority-holding New Jersey Democratic Party in the New Jersey General Assembly, the budget was not passed before the previous one lapsed. Because of clauses in the New Jersey State Constitution, the government cannot spend money without a full budget being approved beforehand.

As a result of this, Corzine shut down large swaths of state government, kept essential officers working without pay, and declared a statewide state of emergency.

The disagreement between the statehouse and Drumthwacket was over how to deal with the 4.5 billion USD budget deficit: Corzine advocated raising the sales tax from 6% to 7%, the Assemblyers refused for a time. Under the final budget, the increase is implemented. Corzine states that all of the increased revenue will go towards covering the hole, while Assemblers want some of it to offset a planned decrease in the property tax

Following the promulgation of the budget, Corzine then signed another executive order allowing the government to begin resuming normal operations. One of the first results of the budget's passing was the resumption of gambling in Atlantic City, which requires state monitors. The remainder of closed agencies and departments will come online again in the next two days; all government should be back to normal by July 10.


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Passenger airplane crashes in Siberia

July 9, 2006

A Russian passenger plane has crashed after landing at Irkutsk Airport, in Siberia and up to 150 people are feared dead in the crash. At 7:44 a.m. local time (2244 UTC Saturday), the plane veered off the rain-slipped runway as it was landing, tore through a concrete barrier, and crashed into the nearby garage buildings, causing the plane to burst into flames. Witnesses have said that the aircraft appeared out of control shortly before touchdown, and was travelling at a terrific speed.

There were 192 passengers and 8 crew onboard the aircraft. So far, 68 passengers have emerged injured and 124 bodies have been recovered. Russian officials suggest that the final death toll is likely to be closer to 150. None of the crew has survived. Many of the passengers were holidaymakers, and there were many children onboard. A few of the survivors are said to owe their lives to a flight attendant, who managed to open the emergency escape hatch in the rear of the aircraft.

The Aircraft was an Airbus A310, travelling from Moscow airport.

A failure of brakes on a wet runway was cited as the possible cause of the crash (although unlikely).

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Elderly man's mutilated body found in Wellington's south coast, NZ

July 9, 2006

An elderly man's body has been found floating in the water near Owhiro Bay quarry car park, by a man walking alone. The man who found the body immediately called the police. The body of the man, determined to be in his 60s, was found at 8:30 a.m. NZST.

His body was found partially dressed and with both hands cut off at the wrists. The New Zealand Police report that there are signs that someone had tried to decapitate him.

Harry Quinn, Detective Inspector said, "We need to know who this person is and from my point of view we do not know if the victim has been brought to the sea shore or if he has been placed out in the sea somewhere off the coast of Wellington."

Detectives, Wellington Police Maritime and the Police National Dive Squad, totalling more than 40 officers, are working on the case. They are searching for items and the two missing hands.

The victim is European, in his 60s, grey hair, moderately built, between 175 and 180-centimetres tall and, when found, was wearing dark trousers and black leather shoes.

The police have yet to determine the man's identity, or how long the body had been in the water.

Police have yet to report how the man died.

Police are seeking any information on this death. If you have any information, you can call the hot line: 0508 Redrocks (0508 733 762).


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Communal tensions rise in Mumbai as Shiv Sainiks protest desecration of statue

July 9, 2006

Communal tensions have risen in Mumbai as the Shiv Sena (which is widely perceived as a Hindutva party) protested against the vandalism of a staute of Meenatai at Shivaji Park. Meenatai was the wife of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and a social worker. Shiv Sainiks blocked a main-road at Shivaji Park and forced many shops (especially in Sena dominated areas like Dadar and Navi Mumbai) to down their shutters. Reports say a bandh has also been enforced in Andheri. A tourist bus has been torched by the protesters and Sena leader and former Union Minister Manohar Joshi has threatened stringent action against those who hurled mud at Meenatai's statue.

Joshi said that Meenatai, whom the Shiv Sainiks reverently refer to as Maasaheb, was "like a God" to the party and that the insult to her would be invite a strong reaction. He also authorities should arrest the perpetrators of the incident whilst taking adequate measures to avoid the deterioration of the law and order situation in the city. Executive President of the Shiv Sena, and Meenatai's son, Uddhav Thackeray said, "It’s a question of sentiments, the Prophets cartoons sparked off a reaction in India, then if people react to this incident whom are you going to blame?" The activists also attacked a police station near the statue, accusing the police did not do enough to nab the culprits despite the station's proximity to the statue.

The Sainiks also shouted slogans against Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi, who they claim incited a mob in the nearby town of Bhiwandi to violence against the police. Two policemen and five members of the minority community lost their lives when law-enforcement's authorities clashed. Muslims were protesting the construction of a police station allegedly on land belonging to a cemetery. The situation was brought under control after the intervention of the Rapid Action Force. DGP Maharashtra, P.S Pasricha said that police in the state were on high alert to prevent communal violence. Police in Mumbai fired tear-gas shells to disperse the crowd in Shivaji Park and two additional battalions have been summoned to control the situation in Dadar.


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Missing French girls Emeline and Melissa found safe

July 9, 2006

Two small girls, who were reported as kidnapped on Saturday in the French western town of Bouillé-Ménard (Maine-et-Loire), have been found safe in their village.

A kidnap alert was issued by French Ministry of Justice to be broadcast on radio, television and by print media, the first alert to be issued since the system was instituted in February.

The girls, Emeline and Melissa aged 10 and 8 years old respectively, were reported as missing at 3 p.m. CEST (1300 UTC) on Saturday and were found with neighbours. Police officer Bertrand Delpierre told LCI television the exact circumstances of the disappearance were going to be examined in detail.

"They seemed to be following, against their will, an individual of European type of an average height and size," read a statement from the Ministry of Justice. The statement also said that the suspect had tattoos on his arms, one of which appears to be that of a ram. About 200 officers had been working on the case.


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India's Agni-III test termed a "partial success".

July 9, 2006

The Agni III missile launch was not completely successful. The missile developed a snag and fell into the Bay of Bengal sea without hitting the target. Scientists said that they would analyse the scientific data and refire the missile at a later stage. The Indian Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee told the Times of India newspaper, "The take-off was successful but there were some problems later,"

India's most sophisticated Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) to date, the Agni III was test-fired off the Orissa coast earlier today. The missile took off from a fixed platform at the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island at 11:05 IST (05:35 GMT) in the presence of Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his scientific advisor M. Natarajan.


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Talk:Elderly man's mutilated body found in Wellington's south coast, NZ

"Elderly"
Are there different interpretations by region for that term? When I read it I was thinking like, 80s... 68.39.174.238 11:08, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Mabie someone can replace Elderly and put senior instead.  Fellow  Wiki  News   (W)  11:55, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I wasn't sure if he was classed as elderly or not? "severing both of the elderly man's hands" - Quote from The Dominion Post. nzgabriel 22:55, 9 July 2006 (UTC)


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Sorry I removed that sentence, but it made it read very disjointedly and I wasn't sure how to integrate it into the articel without sources. 68.39.174.238 11:15, 9 July 2006 (UTC)


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Please expand this article.
Thanks for creating the article 4th International Turkish Olympiad, however due to the fact that it contains very minimal information, it will be deleted if not expanded within three days. Please try and put more information, maybe by adding what is given in the links you provided. I will try and help, as I find time. Thanks again. PVJ  (Talk)(Opinions) 11:40, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

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Tory leader to make 'hoodie' plea

July 9, 2006

In a speech regarding social justice tomorrow, Conservative leader David Cameron is expected to call for better understanding of teenagers who wear "hoodies".

Mr Cameron will say that teenagers who wear hooded tops are trying to "blend in" rather than appear intimidating.

"The hoodie is a response to a problem, not a problem itself. We - the people in suits - often see hoodies as aggressive, the uniform of a rebel army of young gangsters," the 40 year-old is expected to state.

"But hoodies are more defensive than offensive. They're a way to stay invisible in the street. In a dangerous environment, the best thing to do is keep your head down; blend in.

"For some people, the hoodie represents all that's wrong about youth culture in Britain today. For me, adult society's response to the hoodie shows how far we are from finding the long-term answers to put things right," Mr Cameron will also say.

His comments resemble those shared by the Archbishop of York earlier this year.

"Ninety-nine per cent of those who wear hoodies are law-abiding citizens," Dr John Sentamu said while wearing a hooded top during a discussion on youth work in the Church.

Hooded tops are viewed by some as characterising anarchy and social disorder.

In 2005, the Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent banned hoodies after claiming youngsters were using them to hide their faces from CCTV cameras while committing offences.

Mr Cameron is also expected to use the controversial film Kidulthood to illustrate the problems which young people face on a daily basis. The film, set in Notting Hill, was condemned for its harrowing representation of West London teenagers as criminals with no principles.

He will also praise charities that work with teenagers who live in inner cities, saying that the voluntary sector can succeed where New Labour's state has failed.

Change in direction
As well as attracting the attention of younger voters, Mr Cameron's speech highlights the compassionate direction in which he wants to steer the Conservative Party.

But according to Michael Brown, a former Conservative MP and newspaper columnist, traditional Tory voters may not share Mr Cameron's empathetic beliefs.

"David Cameron is pushing at the envelope with regard to his backbench support and the support in the grassroots constituencies," he told BBC Breakfast.

"I suspect this isn't going to go down well in the Bromleys and the Chislehursts"

"I suspect he's going to have to watch his back, and as he seeks new friends, as he seeks the new liberal constituency, he's got to make sure he doesn't lose his conservative constituency."

Mr Cameron's immigration spokesman, Damian Green, said the Conservatives are addressing the problems of both youth crime and alienated young people - issues which Prime Minister Tony Blair has failed to deliver on despite saying his party would be "tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime" in 1997.

Referring to that stance, Mr Green said: "That's indeed what we should aspire to as a policy; that's what he's failed to do in government.

"We've seen that youth crime is growing, and that violent crime is growing, so while Tony Blair's soundbites were good, Tony Blair's actions in government have been less good."

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Talk:India's Agni-III test termed a "partial success".

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Wonder how they'll compare with those from the NKorea tests. Neutralizer 14:44, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * these ones work. Doldrums 14:46, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * If the World wasn't dominated by western hypocrites, they would condemn this testing as "provocative" as the N Korean one. After all, the Indians specifically pointed out that the Agni-III can reach Beijing and Shanghai. Even the most dimwitted can guess who they had in mind when developing this missile. I'm glad it failed. 68.229.152.169 04:45, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

What exactly is a "scientic advisor?" ---
 * Its kind of like a scientific advisor but you don't get paid as much... Fixed now. R2b2 20:57, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * It seems the launch was termed by the Defence Minister as "not completely successful" not "a failure". Could someone please correct this? PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 10:21, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Can you point me to the listed source which said that? I went through the five sources and couldn't find that quote... --R2b2 04:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

BBC described it as "failure" (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5162416.stm). Semantics. 68.229.152.169 03:46, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Yes, but that's their opinion. India's opinion is much more official. —     04:15, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * The official word from the Defence Ministry was that the Agni-III test was partially successful, although the missile did not meet expectations as regards some operational parameters. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 04:48, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * In other words, it failed. What a waste of time trying to find euphemisms for "failure". 68.229.152.169 05:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

"If the World wasn't dominated by western hypocrites, they would condemn this testing as "provocative" as the N Korean one. After all, the Indians specifically pointed out that the Agni-III can reach Beijing and Shanghai. Even the most dimwitted can guess who they had in mind when developing this missile. I'm glad it failed."
 * Firstly, India follows a no first use policy as regards its nuclear weapons. Furthermore, all decisions concerning the use of such weapons are taken by the Nuclear Command Authority which comprises of VVIPs such as the PM and the National Security Advisor. Hence, India's nuclear activities are regulated carefully unlike North Korea which is, acoording to some countries atleast, a "rogue state". Secondly, China also posses nuclear weapons such as the Feng Dong-31 and the Feng Dong-41. Pakistan is currently testing the Ghauri series. Thus, the balance of nuclear power in the subcontinent is maintained. An Indian attack on China (if at all such an unlikely event took place) would be suicidal. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 07:08, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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I think the title needs changing - currently we are quoting something which no-one in the listed sources appears to have said. So either a source needs to be found that states this quote or the title changed...? --R2b2 05:11, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I concur with R2b2, either present the citation or change it back to the original, unambiguous title. The BBC story I cited directly quoted the Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and termed the test "a failure". 68.229.152.169 05:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 * As per CNN-IBN, Pranab Mukherjee termed the launch a "partial success". I have added a source and accordingly renamed the article. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 07:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

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I don't know why, but this article appears in the "root" category, Category:Category. This needs to be fixed. - dcljr 23:21, 24 September 2006 (UTC)


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Four more U.S. soldiers charged with rape of 14-year-old girl, murders

July 10, 2006 The U.S. military have charged four more soldiers with the rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl, Abeer Qasim Hamza al-Janabi, and the murder of her parents and sister.

U.S. officials originally estimated the girl's age to be 25, but have since lowered their estimate. The girl's identity card and death certificate show her birth date as August 19, 1991. This was also confirmed by the mayor of Mahmoudiya, Mouyad Fadhil Saif, while speaking to CNN. U.S. Army spokesman Paul Boyce also said he has seen documents that indicate she could have been about 14.

The soldiers allegedly conspired with Steven Green, who was charged on July 3 with rape and murder in connection with the same events. A sixth soldier was charged with dereliction of duty for not reporting the crime back in March when it happened.

A U.S. Justice Department affidavit states that the rape was pre-meditated and that three soldiers accompanied Green into the house while another soldier monitored the radio while the assault took place. The affidavit says that Steven Green shot the woman's family, including her 5-year old sister. He and another soldier then raped Abeer, and Green fatally shot her.

The affidavit quotes soldiers telling military investigators that Green and his companions then set the family's house on fire, burned their bloodstained clothing, and threw an AK-47 rifle used in the killings into a canal, in an effort to destroy evidence of the crime.

A U.S. military official has told the Associated Press that U.S. investigators will attempt to have Abeer's body exhumed in order to to collect forensic evidence.


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Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to take FIFA World Cup bronze

July 8, 2006

Two goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger and his assist on a Petit own goal won bronze for Germany in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Saturday.

The excitement began in the second half when the hosts who had captain Michael Ballack missing through injury got three goals in 20 minutes from the right boot of the 21-year-old Bayern Munich left midfielder.

Schweinsteiger was dropped by coach Jurgen Klinsmann from his semi-final line up against Italy, a game Germany lost while Schweinsteiger was on the field late in extra time, won the third-place playoff game on his own with two individual efforts from 30 yards.

Twice Schweinsteiger cut in from the left and fired right-footed at the net; twice he beat Ricardo. The first beat the Portuguese with pace over his head; the second swerved away to the keeper's left.

An own goal from a free kick 30 yards out from the left side of the penalty box netted what proved to be the game-winning goal. Driven low across goal it connected with Petit's knee and Ricardo could not stop it going in.

Portugal were strong in possession but lacked punch in attack; unable to convert 57 per cent possession into goals. Pauleta had two clear chances from 15 yards but both times hit tame shots that did not trouble Oliver Kahn.

Kahn, FIFA player of the tournament at the 2002 World Cup, captained the side on his first appearance for Germany at the 2006 World Cup. After substitutions the host nation had used all outfield players in the squad in the competition.

Portugal were to get a consolation goal with help of substitute Luis Figo, who made his 127th and final cap for the Port shirts.

The veteran right winger almost immediately provided the precise distribution needed to unlock the German defence. A cross from the ring wing on 75 minutes found fellow substitute Nuno Gomes at the far post, who dived in for the consolation goal.

Ronaldo jeers

In the match the Portuguese left winger Christiano Ronaldo was booed and jeered each time he got the ball by a section of the 52'000 crowd.

During the tournament the player had gained a reputation for being a showman but a bad sportsman guilty foul simulation (diving). The allegations made by players and media were denied by Ronaldo and his coach Luiz Felipe Scholari.

However it seemed to affect his performance. By the end of the match Ronaldo's famous multiple step-overs were gone although he remained dangerous with three out of four shots on target.

FIFA Young Player of the Tournament

German striker Lukas Podolski before the match was named by FIFA as Young Player of the Tournament. He scored three goals during Germany's run to the bronze.

Oliver Kahn retires

Oliver Kahn, 37, captained the German team for the occasion and stated after the game that he would retire from international football. Kahn was popular with the German fans in the arena and cheered by the Stuttgart crowd for almost every touch.

Third-place
Match 63

Attendance: 52'000

Germany

Substitutes
 * 65' Oliver Neuville for Klose
 * 71' Mike Hanke for Podolski
 * 79' Thomas Hitzlsperger for Schweinsteiger

Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann

denotes one goal scored.

Portugal

Substitutes
 * 46' Petit for Costinha
 * 69' Nuno Gomes [[Image:Soccerball.jpg|12px]] for Valente
 * 77' Luis Figo for Pauleta

Coach: Luiz Felipe Scholari

denotes one goal scored.

Officials
Referee: Toru Kamikawa

Assistant referee: Yoshikazu Hiroshima

Assistant referee: Young Kim Dae

Fourth referee: Coffi Codjia

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Talk:Four more U.S. soldiers charged with rape of 14-year-old girl, murders

Age issue (again)
Not that I think this info belongs anywhere in the headline, but now she's 14 apparently. This age thing doesn't appear to have been settled all that definitively.--Birdmessenger 16:46, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * And now it's settled: She's 14.
 * --Birdmessenger 01:49, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * --Birdmessenger 01:49, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Headline (again)
"Four more US soldiers charged in Iraqi rape controversy "? (where's the controversy here?) Doldrums 17:35, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, lets get this sorted out on the talk page first before we have any more renames. :-) However, let the title stand for a bit while the story attracts contributors.  In the state it was when I changed the title the article focused heavily on the dispute over the age, hence my use of the term "controversy".  If, as the article develops, add proposed titles below and allow people to comment on why they think it should be a particular one or not.  Not a vote or straw-poll, but a bit of open discussion/brainstorming. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:04, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * story (potentially) has 3 major components:
 * additional charges
 * request for exhumation
 * new info on age
 * one possibility is to keep some innocuous working title till the story gets written and then change it later. Doldrums 18:08, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

Proposed headlines
This is another article where there is likely to be dispute over the message given by the title, the initial title is effectively unacceptable because it is (a) confusing - only 4 additional solders have been charged, not 5 (b) it uses the "/" character - which I believe is a technical no-no.

 * Additional four solders charged in Iraqi rape controversy
 * Comment, controversy may become redundant as Doldrums points out, this depends on the development of the article. At present a significant section is devoted to the dispute over the victim's age, to my mind a controversy. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:04, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Four additional U.S. solders charged in Mahmoudiya rape and murder case
 * Comment, this relies on the town name being unusual and convincing people to click on it, it's a complete alternative suggestion rather than trying to be brutal or hard-hitting in the headline. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:04, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Just saw this; the new sources have cleared up any confusion about the age of the girl. The new title is clear and backed up by the sources. Neutralizer 02:32, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I've no problems right now. There's a solid primary source for the new age independent of the news sources. Ealturner 02:55, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm going to rename the headline slightly without waiting for discussion. I accept that it might change again, but hope it at least stays as the working title for now. Karen 06:25, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Five more US/U.S. soldiers charged in Iraq/Mahmudiyah rape and murders case. Doldrums 07:27, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Agree with Doldrums here. We need to keep the title simple and direct. How about More US soldiers charged over the Iraq rape case Pandoo 07:33, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Other details

 * mayor of Mahmoudiya - do we have a full name? Ealturner 02:56, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Mouyad Fadhil Saif--Birdmessenger 13:03, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

rape and murder of 14-year-old (oh, and also they murdered her parents and sister)
Seems to me that the info that the men are charged with killing four people belongs up at the top with the information about Abeer Hamza, instead of singling her out to be the focus of the story.

I would also argue that the headline should reflect this.--Birdmessenger 12:58, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I think the alleged attack on the 14 year old is much more newsworthy because there are already numerous incidents of US soldiers allegedly murdering Iraqis under investigation; this is the only rape and especially since it was a child makes it more newsworthy; imo. However, I will rename as you suggest; I hope we are not now going to be told the title is too long. Neutralizer 13:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutralizer what does other news have to do with this news? You're making this complicated. Please make the title accurate to the story. Ealturner 13:47, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * That way of thinking is a bit too sensationalistic and tabloid IMO. --Jambalaya 20:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Just a suggestion: Maybe we should hold off on renaming until the article is fully developed and/or others have expressed an opinion as to the title. That way we can head off any potential edit warring and all those messy double redirects and other problems.--Birdmessenger 13:54, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I agree. As the title is now there is no reference to the other murders in the title. The title is misleading as it implies the other soldiers are implicated with the rape and klling of the girl only. Ealturner 13:46, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

ok; let's have some suggestions. I don't know how to fix it where it won't be too long and,as Karen said, we don't have to tell everything in the title. so as long as that aspect is in the title, I would agree to any title. Neutralizer 13:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * I think the arrest for raping and murdering a young girl is the most newsworthy aspect.

 * I'm not married to this, but what about: Four more U.S. soldiers charged in rape of teen, murders in Iraq?--Birdmessenger 14:01, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * I think that since the initial articles took such pains in valuing the US estimate of 25 years old, the news was greatly sanitized. Now that we know it was a girl, a child, I think we are duty bound to report her as a girl or child; not as a "young woman" or "teenager"...those terms simply serve to shield/deny the extra criminality of the event. Perhaps some editors do not think there is any difference between the rape of an adult female and the rape of a child but I would say that is their own POV and not the generally accepted view of most societies which have special laws relating to harming,attacking,and raping underaged children. I strongly believe that child or girl or even better, the factual age(14) must be in the title as I expect it would be if a gang of terrorists were charged with raping a 14 year old american girl and then killing her and 3 family members.somewhere in the world. Also, I still think that the alleged attack on the 14 year old is much more newsworthy because there are already numerous incidents of US soldiers allegedly murdering Iraqis under investigation and in a war setting the killing of civilians is not as much of a news item as the premeditated and planned rape of an underaged Iraqi girl. Neutralizer 14:19, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * After thinking about it, I agree that the age would likely have been in headlines had the age been immediately clear. See this, for instance.  How about Four more U.S. soldiers charged in rape of 14-year-old girl, murders in Iraq?--Birdmessenger 15:36, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * How about Four more U.S. soldiers charged with murders, rape of 14-year-old Iraqi girl? Doldrums 15:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Whould the commas be good English? How about Four more U.S. soldiers charged with four murders and rape of 14-year-old Iraqi girl?  Refering to your previous title.
 * Neutralizer //I think that since the initial articles took such pains in valuing the US estimate of 25 years old, the news was greatly sanitized.// Wrong. The 25 year old estimate was the infomation on which the US court charged the soldier with rape and murder. This happened. Thus it was part of the news so it had to be reported. There was no "sanitization" as we had next to this the qualification the girl's uncle said she was a young teen. Get what I'm saying? No satinization went on. Doldrums title looks good to me. Ealturner 17:18, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Should we include this background info?
From the Wikipedia article this sourced info; "''The Qasim family lived in an isolated farm house situated close to a traffic checkpoint manned by US soldiers. The soldiers, who noticed Abeer as she worked in the field next to the house, [6] formed a 6-man unit responsible for the traffic checkpoint. According to the neighbors, the accused soldiers had previously entered the farmhouse several times, ostensibly to search it, and had made advances towards Abeer in the days before the actual killing took place.[7] Abeer's brother Mohammed, aged 13, who survived the attack along with his younger brother because they were in school at the time, said he witnessed one of the soldiers stroke Abeer's face during one of their visits to the house, a gesture that had terrified the girl. [8] Abeer's mother was concerned enough about the soldier's advances to request that Abeer be allowed spend her nights at the neighbor’s house [9]. Abeer’s father didn’t think a significant danger was eminent, saying “it was no problem and that she was just a small girl.” [10]. Nevertheless, Abeer started to sleep at her neighbor’s house at nights, which proved to be an ineffective deterrent as the attack took place in broad daylight the day after Abeer spent her first night with neighbors''."

I'm thinking that this info indicates extreme premediatation and would be relavant to the prosecution and therefore to this article. However, others may have a different opinion so maybe it should be left out of our news story? Neutralizer 14:19, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
 * we can certainly include a gist of it (say, 2/3 reasonable length sentences), so long as all of it is adequately sourced (i know some of it is from the washpost, but don't know about the rest of it). right now, the article described the other soldiers' alleged involvement in the incident. this describes that they were involved (even if not in a conspiracy) in the run-up to it. also note that the wikipediapar box is quite prominent,and that's where readers shld go for background. Doldrums 14:42, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Include it!! Include it!!  Like Doldrums says.

 * Well done for finding that info on the Wikipedia page - but, nonetheless, you need to make sure all claims are properly cited. Mohammed Qasim Hamza al-Janabi, 13, saw the cheek stroking incident. Here's the cite.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1211562,00.html Ealturner 17:31, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Please leave your ID when you post by using ~ four wiggly lines Ealturner 17:31, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Headline change
The concensus is to make the title reflect the content of the article. I'm changing from "Additional four U.S. soldiers charged with rape, murder of 14-year-old Iraqi girl" to "Four more U.S. soldiers charged with rape of 14-year-old girl and murders"

Changes:
 * 1) "Four more" instead of "additional four" = reduces syllable count by THREE
 * 2) The word "murder" moved to end with "s" put on the end
 * 3) The word "and" added before the last word.
 * 4) Total syllables saved: TWO.

I think this solves it. Ealturner 21:26, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Yes; good work Ealturner. Neutralizer 21:45, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Karen saved another word by following suggestion in Style_guide 21:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)


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Passenger airplane crashes in Siberia
Russia

A Russian passenger plane has crashed after landing at Irkutsk Airport, in Siberia and upto 150 people are feared dead in the crash.

India successfully test-fires Agni-III missile
India

India's most sophisticated Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile to date, the Agni III was test-fired off the Orissa coast earlier today.

Communal tensions rise in Mumbai as Shiv Sainiks protest desecration of statue
India

Communal tensions have risen in Mumbai as the Shiv Sena (which is widely perceived as a Hindutva party) protested against the vandalism of a statute of Meenatai at Shivaji Park. Meenatai was the wife of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and a social worker.

Belated New Jersey budget passes, ending most of the shutdown
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At around 7PM July 8 Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine signed a 30 billion USD budget for the fiscal year that began July 1.

Tory leader to make 'hoodie' plea
United Kingdom

In a speech regarding social justice tomorrow, Conservative leader David Cameron is expected to call for better understanding of teenagers who wear "hoodies".

Indian royal family disinherits gay scion
India

Manvendrasinh Singh Gohil, the 40-year-old son of the erstwhile Maharajah of Rajpipla, was disowned by his formerly royal family for coming out as a gay man.

Missing French girls Emeline and Melissa found safe
France

Two small girls, who were reported as kidnapped on saturday in the French western town of Bouillé-Ménard (Maine-et-Loire), have been found safe in their village.

Elderly man's mutilated body found in Wellington's south coast, NZ
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Talk:The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary adds 'google' as a verb

Actually, it adds "google" as a verb. Doldrums 19:05, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * That has been easily corrected. Karen 23:04, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

MW has NOT added "santorum" to any of its dictionaries, so I have deleted that sentence.

"IM"
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Note: There is no product website link in the article. and this is a news that I wish to let greenbie know abt since it bring great karma to reduce the cutting down of trees. Seen the technology, and convinced that it is a great help to the world. Nope Conflict of interest, cos this is a pure research work from my part. Though there can be some press release taken... My article revolved around different material technologies that replace timber. Do you have any other material that can be inside this news.

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