Monthly Archives: December 2010

US missiles kill 8 in northwest Pakistan (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

AP – A U.S. missile strike killed eight suspected militants in northwest Pakistan on Friday, the final day of a year that has seen a major escalation in drone attacks targeting insurgents flowing into neighboring Afghanistan, Pakistani intelligence off… Continue reading →

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Amazon introduces Kindle ebook lending (Digital Trends)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Digital Trends – After years of requests from customers, Amazon.com has introduced Kindle ebook lending as a kind of New Years’ Eve gift to Kindle customers. Via the feature, Kindle book owners will be able to share selected Kindle titles with others… Continue reading →

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Browns’ Mangini facing uncertain future (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Browns coach Eric Mangini expects to meet with team president Mike Holmgren on Monday to discuss his future in Cleveland. Continue reading →

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Germany ‘stronger’ after crisis

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC World News

Mrs Merkel said the euro was much more than currency Related stories The German people have emerged stronger from Europe’s economic crisis, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said in her annual new year’s message. The country now enjoys its lowest unemploy… Continue reading →

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Belarus closes down OSCE office

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - BBC World News

The OSCE office was set up in 2002 Related stories The former Soviet republic of Belarus has shut down the local office of European human rights watchdog the OSCE, after criticism of its election. A foreign ministry spokesman said the decision had be… Continue reading →

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Berlusconi to ‘fight on’ for ex-militant’s extradition (AFP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

AFP – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Friday he would press on to seek the extradition of former extremist Cesare Battisti following Brazil’s refusal to send him back to Italy. Continue reading →

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Ousted ex-president says he’ll return to Honduras (AP)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – The former Honduran president who was ousted in a 2009 coup and later replaced by an elected successor has vowed to return to his country in 2011. Continue reading →

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Billy the Kid: why he missed out on a pardon once again (The Christian Science Monitor)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Health News

The Christian Science Monitor – On nationwide television Friday morning Bill Richardson became the latest New Mexico governor to decide not to pardon legendary gunslinger Billy the Kid. Continue reading →

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World Of Warcraft Meets Kinect, WoW Players Get a Serious Workout (PC World)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

PC World – Being a nerd’s nerd, I of course put in my time running the gamut of MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games) titles, culminating in a 20-odd hour a week part time job raiding in World of Warcraft. 40 of us would spend lon… Continue reading →

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Where’s Andrew? Video: Tasmanian Devils (Travel Agency)

Written on December 31, 2010 by Editor - Top News Stories

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