Monthly Archives: January 2011

China gives parents control of kids’ online gaming (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

AFP – Chinese authorities have ordered online video game operators to allow parents to monitor their children’s playing sessions as part of a nationwide crackdown on the growing problem of Internet addiction. Continue reading →

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Clergy in sham marriage training

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Immigration officers halted a fake marriage ceremony last week in a church in Cardiff Related stories The UK Border Agency (UKBA) says it is working with Church in Wales to train clergy to spot fake marriages. It comes after immigration officers stop… Continue reading →

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Pakistan court blocks handing over of U.S. "diplomat" (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

Reuters – A Pakistani court on Tuesday barred the government from handing over a U.S. diplomat arrested for killing two Pakistanis to the United States, in a case that could create new strains between the allies. Continue reading →

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Cowen to announce election date

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Brian Cowen is to dissolve parliament and announce the date of the Irish Republic’s general election Related stories Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is to dissolve parliament and announce the date of the Irish Republic’s general election later. On M… Continue reading →

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Crew rescued from grounded vessel

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

The crew of a French fishing boat grounded off the west coast of Scotland are airlifted to safety in severe weather overnight.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of … Continue reading →

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Region ‘needs’ £2.5bn metro link

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

South east Wales needs a “metro” rail network to promote economic growth in the region and beyond, a report says.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external inte… Continue reading →

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IMF chief warns imbalances dangerous for recovery (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AFP – Widening imbalances across and within countries are sparking tensions which threaten to derail the fragile global economic recovery, the IMF chief said Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Bank appoints new business head

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Ulster Bank announces the appointment of Ian Jordan as its new head of business and commercial banking in Northern Ireland.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of ext… Continue reading →

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Child protection ‘too tick-box’

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

An official report says child protection should be less about red tape, targets and form-filling and more about the child.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of exte… Continue reading →

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NI company lands airport contract

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Northern Ireland’s Lagan Construction has beaten high profile international rivals to overhaul Guernsey Airport’s runway.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of exter… Continue reading →

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