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UN: International community trying to contain Lebanon tensions
7/29/2010 12:50:56 PM |
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BEIRUT: The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams said on Thursday that Arab nations and the international community were working on containing tensions in Lebanon. "We are active in trying to cool things down and to deal with realities," Williams told reporters following a meeting in Maarab with Lebanese Forces head (source:dailystar.com.lb)
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Red Cross to honor Casselton lifeguards as heroes
7/29/2010 12:46:35 PM |
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The local chapter of the American Red Cross is honoring the Casselton pool lifeguards for saving the life of a six-year-old boy Wednesday. "There are not many jobs that require teenagers to perform lifesaving skills," says Cindy Christensen of the Red Cross. "These young people need to be celebrated." (source:valleynewslive.tv)
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UNESCO to conserve Lumbini
7/29/2010 12:37:04 PM |
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Japan have partnered to conserve and manage the birthplace of Buddha in Southern Nepal. (source:dailylk)
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A Wrong Turn on Climate Change
7/29/2010 12:31:35 PM |
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Elite Democrats blame a lack of follow-up, Climategate, and health care, and recommend next steps Climate change - Harry Reid - United States Congress - White House - American Clean Energy and Security Act (source:pheedcontent.com)
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Wear a Crimson bracelet
7/29/2010 12:21:11 PM |
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To raise awareness of domestic violence in Ukraine, the European Union is organizing a flash mob on July 31. “All Are Equal” campaign activists are asking everyone to wear a piece of crimson clothing and come to Saint Sophia’s square to form a giant living circle. (source:kyivpost.com)
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Greenpeace exposes Indonesian palm oil firm's 'broken' rainforest pledge
7/29/2010 12:08:39 PM |
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New evidence shows country's largest palm and pulp group is breaking its environmental commitments by destroying critical habitats Greenpeace said today it had fresh evidence that palm oil firms linked to Indonesian agribusiness giant Sinar Mas have bulldozed rainforest and destroyed endangered orang-utan habitats in Kalimantan. The charges were denied by palm oil firm PT SMART Tbk, part of ... (source:guardian.co.uk)
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Firebombing claimed by animal rights activists
7/29/2010 11:57:53 AM |
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ASTORIA (AP) -- Animal rights activists are claiming responsibility for the firebombing of what they say is a mink farm near Astoria, Clatsop County Sheriff Tom Bergin says the residents got rid of th (source:theworldlink.com)
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Air Guard transitioning to new aircraft
7/29/2010 11:52:50 AM |
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The Arkansas Air National Guard’s role as a major player at Little Rock Air Force Base has been solidified by the Department of Defense’s decision to upgrade the C-130 aircraft for the 189th Airlift Wing at the base. (source:cabotstarherald.com)
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