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41 killed by suicide bombing near Pakistan's Swat valley

October 12, 2009 Pakistani police have said that a suicide bombing near the Swat Valley killed 41 people on Monday. Monday's attack is Pakistan's fourth act of terrorism in eight days, killing a total of more than 100 people. It also came as the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for Saturday's assault on the country's heavily guarded army headquarters in Rawalpindi.

"Forty-one people were killed and 45 were injured in the suicide blast," provincial information minister Mian Iftekhar said.

Police say the attacker targeted a military convoy, setting off a huge blast in a crowded market square in the Shangla district. The suicide bomber was reported to be very young, around thirteen or fourteen years old. He flung himself at a convoy passing nearby and detonated the explosives. "When he blew himself up, some of the trucks carrying ammunition were also hit and the ammunition exploded, causes more human losses. He was 13 or 14 years old, according to our investigations so far," said a Swat Media Centre spokesman.

Earlier, the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a 22-hour siege on the country's army headquarters that ended on Sunday. "As long as Pakistan continues its operation against the Taliban, we will also keep continuing such attacks," said Azam Tariq, a spokesman for the Taliban, to the Agence France-Presse news agency.

Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said that security forces were able to intercept a phone conversation of Pakistani Taliban deputy leader, Wali-ur-Rehman. He added that the call was evidence the group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan had planned the assault from South Waziristan with the intention of taking hostages in order to free captured militants.

"This organization is responsible for more than 80 percent of all the attacks, suicide attacks and acts of terrorism, in our country," Abbas said. "There will be [an] operation in this area. But it is now a matter of military judgment (of) what is the appropriate time."

Last Monday, a suicide bomber struck a heavily guarded UN aid agency in Islamabad, killing five people. On Friday, a suspected militant exploded a car bomb in the middle of a busy market in the northwestern city of Peshawar, killing more than 50 people.

The Pakistani military has been proposing an operation in South Waziristan for the past several months. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the area.

The former security chief of Pakistan's tribal regions, Mahmood Shah, told the Voice of America news agency that the recent attacks, including Saturday's assault, show the militants are united and may want to antagonize the international community.

"The message by [the] attack on the GHQ [Pakistan's army headquarters] is possibly that the army is protecting (the country's] nuclear assets, and therefore, if the GHQ can be attacked, how can [the army] protect the nuclear assets?" Shah asked.

However, Pakistani authorities dismissed suggestions that Pakistan's nuclear installations are threatened by the country's growing insurgency.


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Chomsky book banned from Guantanamo Bay

October 14, 2009 U.S. military censors blocked a Pentagon lawyer's donation of a book by U.S. dissident intellectual, Noam Chomsky, to an inmate at the U.S military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The Arabic version of the book, 9/11, was donated to the Guantanamo Bay library's collection of over 16,000 items, but rejected with a standard note of unacceptable material for the collection. Activist and intellectual Noam Chomsky responded by saying, "This happens sometimes in totalitarian regimes." Adding, "[o]f some incidental interest, perhaps, is the nature of the book they banned. It consists of op-eds written for The New York Times syndicate and distributed by them. The subversive rot must run very deep." The intended recipient of the Arabic version of 9/11 was Ali Hamza al Bahlul, former media secretary for Al Qaeda. Bahlul is serving life in prison for creating a video showing footage of Osama Bin Laden giving a speech followed by images of violent attacks by the U.S. military on Muslims and footage of the aftermath of the USS Cole bombing.

A Navy spokesman for Guantanamo Bay did not comment on the details of why this particular book was denied, but suggested the book was banned to avoid "impact on good order and discipline." The spokesman also said that books that promote “Anti-American, Anti-Semitic, Anti-Western” material or contain themes relating to “military topics”, “excessive graphic violence”, or “sexual dysfunctions" would be banned from the prison library.

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Chinese court sentences six to death for Xinjiang riots

October 12, 2009 A Chinese court has handed down death sentences to six men for their involvement in a riot in the far northwestern region of Xinjiang, in the first cases directly related to the deadly July riots in Xinjiang. Violence sparked by the rioting left nearly 200 people dead and more than 1,600 others injured. The six men had been charged for murder and other crimes. One other defendant was sentenced to life in prison.

Xinjiang regional government spokesman Li Jie confirmed all seven men were ethnic Uighurs. He was asked if he thought the sentences would stir up more violence in Xinjiang.

Li said that it is hard to say how ordinary people will react, but asserted the sentences are impartial. He says the courts later will hand down more sentences related to the riot. He added that everything will be handled according to the law.

However, Dilxat Rixit of the World Uighur Congress said that the sentences were unfair and the defendants did not receive a proper defense. He said the defendants' court-appointed lawyers only acted in the Chinese government's interest.

"These verdicts were motivated by politics, not the desire to see justice served," Rixit said.

Late last week, one man was sentenced to death and another to life in prison for their part in a toy factory brawl last June in China's southern Guangdong province. Two ethnic Uighurs were killed in the violence that sparked the rioting in Xinjiang.

Official media gave no details, but the names of the two men suggest they are ethnic Han, China's majority ethnic group.

The rioting in Xinjiang was some of China's worst ethnic violence in decades. Uighurs, angry over the deaths in Guangdong, led a protest march that police say ended in attacks on Han in Xinjiang's capital, Urumqi. Han Chinese retaliated two days later, and attacked Uighurs, before Chinese troops restored order.

The Turkic-speaking Uighurs have long complained of discrimination by the Han, and say the government severely restricts their Muslim religious practices. The Chinese government says there is no discrimination and Uighurs, like other ethnic minorities, receive benefits the Han majority does not.


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User talk:Adam Field

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British FTSE index reaches one-year high, other European markets rise

October 12, 2009 The British stock index FTSE 100 closed at its highest levels in over a year on Monday, following news of stronger commodity prices.

The share index increased by 48.3 points, or 0.9% to finish the day at a level of 5,210.17, a figure not seen since last September.

The best performer was the Old Mutual insurance company, reaching a sixteen-month high after gaining 4.6%.

Some economic analysts think that the FTSE index could continue to gain for the remainder of the week. David Jones, the chief market strategist at IG Index, said that "the next FTSE target traders are eyeing in the short term is the 5,350 high hit in September last year and the way sentiment is going it would not be a surprise to see that hit this week."

Other European markets also posted gains on Monday. The German DAX index gained 71.35 points to a level of 5,783.23, while the French CAC 40 increased 46.19 points to 3,845.8.


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User talk:Ktr101

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o my gosh how sad


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To perform a crime against a peaceful man of the cloth is outrageous. --78.147.39.69 (talk) 01:28, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Welcome Thanks to all, I want them a lot, I have had a lot of interruccion for certain people that didn't want my announcement, but here I am, to help to the community and my good friends, take advantage we are in the future. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.255.212.111 (talk) 05:44, 16 October 2009 (UTC) In a lifetime, ostaculos is presented, with them one learns how a lot to defend, if they didn't exist one it would not arrive to the goal, now the good thing works for well for the community Very important news where many things they are presenting, it is everywhere, we have to act expressed to give the solution to all this that happens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.255.212.111 (talk) 06:08, 16 October 2009 (UTC)


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Local and regional elections held in Russia

October 13, 2009

Preliminary results from Sunday's local and regional elections in Russia indicate that the United Russia party won a significant majority of votes throughout the country.

Central Elections Commission official Leonid Ivlev said vote counts on Monday showed the United Russia party won nearly 80% of the local races. These included elections for mayors, as well as regional and city legislatures.

In Russia's capital of Moscow, the pro-Kremlin United Russia obtained 66% of the vote for city council. The opposition Communist Party came in second, with 13%. Other parties on the ballot failed to reach the required seven-percent needed to secure a seat.

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said that the victory indicated "the authority the party has acquired from our people in recent years."

"Only together can we surmount the hardships of the financial crisis," he said in a statement on his party's website. "[...] The vote obtained by United Russia demonstrates that we are together and this is most important."

Some opposition members, however, have claimed fraud in the elections. They have said that they were not given places on the ballot and were prevented from campaigning. At least one party — the liberal Yabloko party — said it will appeal the election results.

The election authorities are expected to release final, official results later this week.


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Talk:Chomsky book banned from Guantanamo Bay

"... did comment, "every proposed or recommended library item to assess force protection issues associated with camp dynamics -- such as impact on good order and discipline.""

This just doesn't make sense.

And, for future reference, don't use "--" within an article; use "&mdash;" which gives "—". --Brian McNeil / talk 11:53, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

 * whats amp;mdash? Anyway, I fixed that sentence Soapy (talk) 18:33, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

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Is the book called "9/11", as indicated in the article, or "Interventions", as indicated in the cited sources? --Alanmaher (talk) 17:50, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

 * That is confusing indeed. I browsed a library catalog, and see that there are Chomsky books with both titles, both about the September 11 2001 attacks on the US.
 * "9/11" (2001) http://www.worldcat.org/title/9-11/oclc/48766363&referer=brief_results (this was a NYT bestseller)
 * "Interventions" (2007) http://www.worldcat.org/title/interventions-noam-chomsky/oclc/444150409&referer=brief_results
 * That same catalog lists an Arabic translation for "9/11", but not for "Interventions". However, Rosenberg's Miami Herald article is quite clear, and it seems to me that the only source for the book title is a confidential contact of Rosenberg.  So we can do nothing more, or less, than post a correction.
 * I suggest

 * --InfantGorilla (talk) 19:29, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep, the correction looks good. Benny the mascot (talk) 19:38, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

Resolved. OK, correction posted. --InfantGorilla (talk) 10:21, 23 August 2010 (UTC)


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Post-mortem examination reveals Stephen Gately "died of natural causes"

October 13, 2009 An autopsy performed on Tuesday revealed that the late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately "had died of natural causes".

Officials from the Spanish island of Majorca that Stephen had suffered from an accumulation of fluid on the lungs, or as it is known in scientific terms, a pulmonary edema. The 33-year-old singer was found dead on a sofa in the lounge of his apartment. He had been out of the accommodation for the night while he was partying with Andrew Cowles, who was his partner.

There was a court hearing held earlier today in Majorca. The hearing only lasted for a short time. The judge had decided that the family of Stephen Gately would be allowed to take his body back to the Republic of Ireland, the country in which Gately grew up and had lived in, by plane. After discovering Stephen's death, the other members of Boyzone took a plane flight to Majorca, so as to comfort Andrew Cowles. They have now flown back to their homes.


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 * Use of the Russia infobox with the VOA template screws this up. To me the VOA template is partially obscured by the Russia template. Perhaps some other visual decoration would be appropriate. --Brian McNeil / talk 12:53, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Hrm, looks fine to me. :) Cirt (talk) 20:08, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Seems fine to me. Maybe it's a browser or monitor display issue. Tempodivalse [talk]  20:19, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
 * No, the article has been expanded enough that the problem is - only just - gone. --Brian McNeil / talk 21:20, 13 October 2009 (UTC)


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Talk:Post-mortem examination reveals Stephen Gately "died of natural causes"

Tagging post-publish
I really, really do not think it is good for things to end up tagged post-publish. This case it is essential.

--Brian McNeil / talk 17:09, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
 * 1) He didn't drown or choke in his vomit, Sky is using Murdoch-media tactics to imply this
 * 2) The press association 'article' is just a news bullet-point, and its content is completely contained within the Sky article, even lifing entire sentences from the PA report.
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Comments:Chinese court sentences six to death for Xinjiang riots

before making the truth clearly,we should not assert that there are severe racial dsscrimination in China. If you are one of the victims of "7.5 riot in Urumchi",you'll never doubt the justice of chinese court.

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Gabon court upholds presidential candidate Bongo's win after protest

October 13, 2009

Gabon's constitutional court has upheld Ali Ben Bongo's win in the August presidential election. Nine opposition candidates had challenged those results, alleging vote fraud.

After recounting results from more than 2,800 polling stations, Gabon's constitutional court confirmed the election of the son of the country's long-time leader Omar Bongo. Announcing the results on state television, constitutional court president Marie Madeleine Mborantsuo reaffirmed Ali Ben Bongo's win with nearly 42 percent of the vote.

Former interior minister Andre Mba Obame and opposition leader Pierre Mamboundou each finished with about 25% of the vote. But the recount changed their order, with Mamboundou now finishing slightly ahead of Obame.

Mborantsou said that the court annulled results from one polling station. With Bongo winning more votes than any of his opponents, she said his election as the president of the Republic of Gabon is confirmed.

The court's decision was final, and cleared the way for the president-elect's inauguration. The ruling rejects an electoral challenge by Obame, Mamboundou and other opposition candidates who accused electoral officials of massive vote fraud to benefit Bongo.

Obame has gone on a hunger strike to deplore what he called "the installation of an era of dictatorship" in Gabon. He says fraudulent results are a humiliation for the massive numbers of people who voted for change.

Bongo was considered the front-runner in the election since his father's death in June, after 42 years in power.

Former colonial power France welcomed his election, saying the vote took place under "acceptable conditions." Most electoral observers agree the vote was generally fair despite irregularities that included security forces at polling stations, some ballot boxes not being properly sealed, and the absence of opposition representatives during some vote counting.

When Bongo was first announced the winner following August's vote, police disbursed opposition demonstrators in the capital with tear gas. Protesters in the city of Port Gentil burned the French Consulate and attacked offices of French and U.S. oil firms.

Police said three people were killed in that violence. Human-rights groups say at least 15 people were killed by security forces. Interim President Rose Francine Rogombe says an investigation is under way to determine who is responsible for that violence.


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South African police clash with demonstrators

October 14, 2009

Police in South Africa clashed with thousands of demonstrators in two communities east of the city of Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The demonstrators, who were protesting poor housing conditions and lack of public services, had blockaded roads and set a municipal office in the town of Belfast on fire.

Riot police responded by firing rubber bullets and tear gas at the protesters to restore order, and arrested several residents.

Two police officers were injured after some of the residents started to throw stones at security officials.

Residents also clashed with security officials in several other towns in the area. Several people in Standerton, a town located southeast of Johannesburg, were hurt following a conflict with police officers.


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China and Russia sign trade deals worth US$3.5 billion

October 13, 2009 China and Russia has signed billions of dollars worth of deals during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing on Tuesday. The trip was aimed at bolstering business, political and military ties.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said that Putin came to Beijing to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He said that the Russian leader would also meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao. The two sides are to sign a joint statement of regular high level meetings between the two countries.

Earlier in the day, Russian officials told reporters Russian and Chinese companies signed US$3.5 billion worth of deals. They include a $500 million loan from the Agricultural Bank of China to Russia's second biggest lender, VTB.

, the Russian gas company, also had signed a deal to sell China 70 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year. Projects to build Gazprom pipelines to China have been delayed because of disagreements over gas pricing.

"It's the first time, perhaps, that such large commercial deals are being sealed in such volume between Russian and Chinese enterprises," said Alexander Zhukov, the Russian deputy prime minister. "Naturally, the Chinese are interested in getting [ownership] stakes."

Zhukov said that there were another forty or so projects, including two banking deals worth $500 million apiece, that were anticipated to be signed during Putin's visit.

Russia and China share more than 4,000 kilometers of border. Official Chinese media say annual trade between the two countries has increased from several billion dollars in the early 1990's to nearly $57 billion in 2008. China is particularly keen to secure supplies of oil and natural gas to fuel its rapidly expanding industries.


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Boyzone manager Louis Walsh pays tribute to Stephen Gately

October 15, 2009

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh has paid tribute to the late Stephen Gately, who died unexpectedly on Saturday of "natural causes". Louis, who was a close friend of Stephen, described Gately as a "one-off". He stated: "We're all in shock. Nobody can believe it — the guys, me, nobody. We are in shock.  The boys are devastated.  It's like they have lost their very, very best friend, and [for me] me too." Walsh, who is a judge on The X Factor, was absent from his seat on the judges panel of the show Sunday. Fellow judge Simon Cowell paid tribute to Gately and expressed his sympathy for the family. "This is really, really tragic news," Cowell expressed. "I want to send out my condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with Louis, obviously he's not here tonight. He was incredibly close, he did a lot for Stephen."

Louis also said: "He came from Sheriff Street [in Dublin, Ireland].

"He was a very working-class kid. All he wanted to do was sing and go to the West End and he loved Disney, that was Stephen. Of all the people I've worked with I don't think anybody thanked me as much as Stephen. He used to always say to me, 'If I wasn't in Boyzone I don't know where I'd be today, thank you'… [he was] a great, great, great professional kid."

Stephen Gately had played a crucial part in the reforming of Boyzone in 2008, after they had split up in 2000. The group were going to London, England to discuss tracks to appear on a new album. Walsh mentioned how Gately was filled with fear. "He lived in fear," said Walsh when referring to Gately's declaration of homosexuality in 1999. "He lived in absolute fear of the media and the media outed him in the end but then it was a fantastic reaction. There was no negativity."

Louis Walsh also announced today that a funeral will be expected to take place in Dublin on Saturday. Gately was born and grew up in the city.


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Comments:Turkey and Armenia sign historic agreement

Turkey should not have done that. Their relations with Azerbaijan will never be like the old times.

Cool, but it's not over yet
This agreement is a great first step, but I don't imagine that they'll be able to come to terms as best they can until Turkey admits the faults of the Ottoman Empire all that time ago. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.155.232.183 (talk) 19:12, 14 October 2009 (UTC)

Armenia has to withdraw from the occupied land of Azerbaijan and to drop its fasle accusations for real peace. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.137.45.109 (talk) 10:29, 17 October 2009 (UTC)


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US Senate panel approves healthcare reform bill

October 14, 2009 🇺🇸

The United States Senate Committee on Finance approved a proposal to reform health care on Tuesday, clearing it to move forward. The bill passed by a 14-9 vote, gaining support from the committee's thirteen Democrats, and one Republican.

Senator was the only senator from the Republican party to back the bill. However, she said this might change as the bill moves through Congress.

"There are many, many miles to go in this legislative journey. My vote today is my vote today. It doesn't forecast what my vote will be tomorrow," Snowe said.

President Barack Obama, who supports the bill as part of his effort to overhaul the country's health care system, welcomed the committee's vote. "We are closer than ever before to passing healthcare reform but we are not there yet. Now is not the time to pat ourselves on the back - now is the time to dig in further and get this done.  In this final phase we should engage with each other with civility and seriousness that has brought us this far and that this subject deserves."

The bill, which contains a ten-year plan with an estimated cost of US$829 billion, is aimed at lowering healthcare costs and increasing the affordability of insurance. Proponents will now seek to merge it with another bill from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Senate Finance Chairman emphasized, "Americans want us to craft a package that will get the 60 votes needed to pass." He argued that the Finance bill was the best candidate to attract needed the centrist support.

Critics, however, have said that the proposed plan is too costly, and will cause the government to interfere too much into the private healthcare sector.

"We can now see clearly that the bill continues its march leftward," said the senior Republican on the committee, Senator. "This bill is already moving on a slippery slope to more government control of healthcare."


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I heard the quote from Simon Cowell live on ITV1 on Sunday night. A link to the video can be found here: []. There is also a link to an article on the X Factor website - [] --Rayboy8 (talk) 07:19, 14 October 2009 (UTC)


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Comments:Minor tears found in Gordon Brown's retina

The tears discovered in Gordon Brown’s retina should not, in themselves, be a hindrance to his continuing in office until the next election. He has lived with deteriorating eyesight for most of his adult life and has access to the best treatment the NHS can provide.

The real question hanging over him relates to the rumours regarding his mental suitability for high office that have dogged Brown since he became Prime Minister.

His frequently haggard appearance, notoriously short fuse, demonstrated most recently when he stormed out of an interview with Sky’s Adam Boulton and the rumour the he is taking antidepressants alluded to in a television interview with the BBC’s Andrew Marr all suggest Brown is struggling to cope with the pressures of his job.

This, more that anything else, throws into sharp perspective the lack of wisdom in allowing Brown to be ‘crowned’ as Labour leader and Prime Minister in 2007, a leadership contest fought between Brown and one or more serious contenders would have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of all the participants allowing party members to make a choice based on the evidence as they understood it, not to have the decision handed to them as a done deal.

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American singer and actor Al Martino dies at age 82

October 14, 2009 American singer and actor Al Martino died yesterday, aged 82.

Martino was born as Alfred Cini in Philadelphia, US state of Pennsylvania on October 7, 1927. One of the ways in which he was best known was for his first single, "Here in My Heart", which became the first ever number 1 single in the UK Singles Chart on November 14, 1952. It stayed at the top spot for nine weeks before being succeeded by "You Belong To Me" by Jo Stafford.

More recently, Martino was known was for his character Johnny Fontane in the 1972 film The Godfather. He reprised the role in the sequel films The Godfather II and The Godfather III.

Martino died at his childhood hometown of Philadelphia, following an active 58 years in the music business.


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I don't recall the Johnny Fontane character appearing in Godfather II. Was it a deleted scene or something? -- Gyrofrog (talk) 21:41, 14 October 2009 (UTC)


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Leona Lewis assaulted at book signing in London, England

October 15, 2009

British singer Leona Lewis has allegedly been assaulted at an autobiography signing event in the Piccadilly region of London, England. The singer, who rose to fame after winning series 3 of The X Factor UK, was at a Waterstone's book specialist store in the to sign copies of her new autobiography, entitled Dreams, for fans who attended when a fan allegedly "slapped" her on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for Scotland Yard had confirmed that police were called to an incident in the area. However, said the spokesperson, "she did not require hospital treatment." A spokesperson for Leona Lewis has also said that she was "understandably shaken....Leona was a victim of an unprovoked attack this afternoon at her book signing," said the spokesperson.

"The police were called immediately and medical attention has been sought. Leona's understandably badly shaken and apologises to the fans she was unable to meet and complete signings for."

Waterstone's refused to reveal much information about the assault, however they have made a statement, saying: "There was an incident at our Leona Lewis signing this afternoon and the event was immediately stopped.

"We are now doing everything we can to support the police in their enquiries. We take security at our book signings extremely seriously and this is the first time anything of this nature has happened. We would like to thank Leona for her professionalism and we are extremely sad that this event was ruined for her, and her fans, many of whom queued from the early hours of the morning to meet her."

The singer was expected to appear on BBC One programme The One Show on Wednesday night. However, the spokesperson for Lewis has now confirmed that her appearance has been cancelled.


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WWE Hall of Fame manager Captain Lou Albano dies at 76

October 15, 2009

Legendary wrestling manager Captain Lou Albano has died at the age of 76. Albano reached fame in the 1970s and 80’s during his time with the WWWF, later the WWF and WWE. Albano died while under hospice care at his New York home.

During his career as a manager he managed several wrestlers and tag teams including Don Muraco, Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik and the Wild Samoans as well as several others. Throughout his career as a manager he managed over 50 wrestlers and guided them to two dozen championships. Before becoming a full time manager Albano was a wrestler himself even winning the WWF United States Tag Team Championship with Tony Altimore in 1967. Albano retired in 1996.

Outside of wrestling Albano appeared in several films and music videos. He played Cyndi Lauper’s father in her video “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” as well as three more of Lauper’s videos. His appearance in her videos caused WWF owner Vince McMahon to create the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection.

He also played Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! along side Danny Wells.

Albano was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996, the same year as wrestlers he managed Pat Paterson and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka.


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User talk:UnknownRyan

Welcome
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Welcome
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User talk:U7a

Welcome
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Mind's reader?
Why are you telling me this? Why would it all matter? Rayboy8 (talk) 07:39, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

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Welcome
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Welcome
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Hello,

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Comments:China and Russia sign trade deals worth US$3.5 billion

Wow.. The relationship between Russia and China plays an important part in the future. Related:

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UK sending additional 500 troops to Afghanistan

October 15, 2009 UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that an additional 500 British troops will be sent to Afghanistan. The UK currently has around 9,000 troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

"I believe the decision we are announcing is consistent with what the Americans will decide," Brown stated yesterday. His decision was apparently made "to meet the changing demands of the campaign, which require greater concentration of our forces in central Helmand [Province]". A previous request for an additional 2,000 troops was denied.

After his statement media reports suggested that the decision was based on the United States agreeing in a discussion with Brown to send at least 45,000, but no more than 65,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. The later denied that any agreement was reached or that President Barack Obama had come to a decision on sending additional troops.

"I would not put any weight behind the fact that a decision has been made, when the President has yet to make a decision. I've seen the report. It's not true, either generally or specifically. The president has not made a decision," said statement issued by White House press secretary.

In September it was reported that Commanding general in Afghanistan, Stanley A. McChrystal, requested an additional U.S. 40,000 troops be sent to Afghanistan stating, "Failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent momentum in the near term (next 12 months) — while Afghan security capacity matures — risks an outcome where defeating the insurgency is no longer possible." The Washington Post reports the request was sent to the White House in August and President Obama is currently reviewing it.

There are nearly 70,000 U.S. troops currently in Afghanistan, and 35,000 troops from other nations.


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European Commission publishes progress report on Western Balkans

October 16, 2009

The European Commission (EC) published its annual progress report on the Western Balkans and Turkey on Wednesday.

In the report, the EC said that Croatia could wrap up its membership talks in 2010, but the other Balkan countries have more work to do. The report provides no entry date for Croatia.

"Croatia will need to pursue its reform efforts, in particular on the judiciary and public administration, the fight against and organised crime, and minority rights. If Croatia meets all outstanding benchmarks in time, the accession negotiations could be concluded next year," the report read.

Brussels criticised the EU-hopefuls over widespread corruption and shortcomings in the judiciary in the document. The commission urged Turkey to step up political and economic reforms, to improve the rights of minorities, women and trade unions, as well as to normalise relations with Cyprus.

The report notes that Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Kosovo are making uneven progress, and Serbia has a strong administrative capacity to implement the necessary reforms.

The EC recommended that the 27-nation bloc start accession talks with Macedonia, as the country has made "convincing progress", EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said in Brussels while presenting the report. In a separate document, the EC proposed that the EU step up its ties with Kosovo by offering visa-free travel to its citizens when the conditions are met.


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Succinctly -- "Good".
 * What's good about it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.2.80.250 (talk) 13:39, 15 October 2009 (UTC)


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Son of Indian hospital CEO commits suicide by jumping out of window

October 16, 2009

Miten Mehta, the son of the CEO of the Lilavati Hospital in Colaba, India, reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday after jumping from the ninth floor of the Maker Towers residence. Mehta, aged 54, was a diamond merchant based in Belgium. Police said that the incident took place sometime between 20:30 Mumbai Time (+5.5 UTC) and 21:00.

At 21:00, police received a call from the residents of the building saying that Miten had committed suicide in Maker Towers, Colaba. Police arrived at the scene and took him to the GT hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.

Mehta was reportedly talking to his mother, Sushilaben, when he suddenly went to a window on the ninth floor and leapt out of it. He did not leave a suicide note.

Some sources reported that Mehta was to leave for Belgium the day he killed himself, but when he went downstairs, he had received a call, after which he cancelled his flight. He then went upstairs to his home and committed suicide. The police suggested that depression or frustration could have led to his killing himself.

Mehta's daughter, who is studying in the US, will be coming to India soon along with the Mehta's father, Vijay Mehta, who is the CEO of the Lilavati Hospital. The police said that they would record Miten's family members' statements once the final rites are performed.

The autopsy report of GT hospital stated that he had died due to severe head injuries. His body was then moved to Lilavati Hospital.


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Are you okay? . Saqib Qayyum   talk 16:48, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

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Comments:Leona Lewis assaulted at book signing in London, England

What a loser
This guy just makes me sick. I don't know what else to say without swearing so I will leave it at that. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 18:32, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
 * In what context? Sometimes swearing is appropriate; but never do so in such a way that you can be accused of having a limited vocabulary. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:56, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

I do feel very sorry for Leona Lewis as she's an angel... --Rayboy8 (talk) 19:47, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

the only reason he slapped her is because he was her closedt friend and no wthat she is a star she lwaves all her friends behind i was her neihbour in clapton london and her best friend so good for her

leona lewis assaulted
what a douchebag. i cant believe he attacked leona for no reason. he needs to get a life —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sailorpretty (talk • contribs) 22:57, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

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Very informative for Leona Lewis fans but I would have like to have seen a bit more information concerning accolades and publicity/press. —41.146.168.159 (talk) 16:13, 3 October 2011 (UTC)

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who the hell would want to slap leona lewis


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6-year-old boy in Colorado found alive, unhurt after runaway balloon allegedly carried him away

October 15, 2009 🇺🇸Falcon Heene, a 6-year-old boy from Fort Collins in the US state of Colorado, has been found safe and unharmed after earlier reports said he boarded an experimental balloon the family was building and then floated away. The Larimer County sheriff announced during a press conference at 6:11 p.m. that Heene was found hiding inside a box in the family's attic above the garage.

Earlier reports had said that Heene might have been inside a box attached to the bottom of the balloon, something authorities were focusing part of their search on. However, there were conflicting reports as to whether or not there was anything else attached to the balloon. The New York Times reports that the small compartment present on the bottom of the balloon when it landed, was the alleged box.

"It [the box] was damaged. Basically, it was folded over and damaged," said Larimer County sheriff spokeswoman, Kathy Messick to the Times.

The balloon landed south of Prospect Springs. Police stated that they were searching for Heene based on what his two other brothers told authorities. A witness had earlier said that he might have seen something fall off the balloon on Weld County Roads 28, 41 or 43. Authorities were also looking into the possibility that Heene was never inside the balloon at all, and that he was hiding somewhere in his neighborhood to avoid punishment. This ultimately turned out to be true.

Initial reports were that Heene allegedly climbed into the balloon in his backyard in Fort Collins at about 11:00 a.m. local time. He then detached the anchor and began to float away. Police later said in a press conference that the story came from Falcon's two brothers. Local residents were able to snap pictures of the balloon. Shortly after, a news helicopter was able to locate the balloon, which was initially flying at an altitude of 7,000 feet.

The balloon was never meant to carry a human, according to Fort Collins police. "This balloon was never meant to actually carry anybody. It was just a family project they were working on. The little compartment where their son is in is very small and it's not attached very well."

The Heene family lives in Fort Collins. The boy's father, Richard, is a storm chaser and scientist. One report said they were building the experimental balloon in an effort to help commuters get to work easier. Officials say it has the ability to fly at an altitude of 10,000 feet. It is reported to be about 20 feet long, covered in tinfoil and resembles a flying saucer. Richard and his wife Naomi previously appeared on an episode of the U.S. television show Wife Swap and Richard has appeared in several videos chasing storms and dust devils. One of those chases was previously featured on an ABC News report.


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just caught this on channel 7. Scott Sanchez (talk) 18:55, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

OR
Press Conference with police:
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 * Unknown what boy is wearing
 * Well that was about it. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:17, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

 * 6:11 p.m. eastern time

 * Boy found hiding a box in attic inside a garage at his Fort Collins home.
 * 2 brothers of the previously missing boy told authorities he was in balloon, authorities believed them. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 22:12, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

Physics?

 * Has there been any coverage of the simple physics of the lifting body versus the weight of the craft and potential cargo? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.248.123.121 (talk) 23:04, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
 * I haven't seen any, but a back of stamp calculation - lifting power of Helium is about 1kg/m3, so assuming a 6 year old would weigh about 20kg, that would equate to 20m3, not taking into account the weight of any other payload/structure. I'm not sure of the dimensions of the balloon, but seems in the right order of magnitude. Leigh (talk) 01:23, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Prospect Springs
I've been trying to do a sanity check on the reference to Prospect Springs. An external source at the time asserted the balloon came down south of Prospect Springs (which also says it was northeast of Prospect Reservoir, in Weld County): None of the surviving sources cited here mentions it (one cited source is broken with no archive I found). Neither Wikipedia nor google maps seems to know of such a place. I did find one mention in an external article not related to this story: --Pi zero (talk) 16:09, 24 February 2020 (UTC)