Monthly Archives: June 2011

Terror scribbles

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

How did Osama Bin Laden while away the hours in the confines of his compound in Pakistan? New material obtained by the BBC suggests he may have been writing and re-writing his speeches. The authenticity of the notes cannot be … Continue reading →

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Life term for hair-in-hand killer

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:46 ET Danilo Restivo will remain in jail for the rest of his life A man with a hair fetish has been given a whole life jail term for the murder of a mother … Continue reading →

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NI would accept prescription fees

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 01:18 ET People in NI are prepared to pay prescription charge People in Northern Ireland would pay a small charge for prescriptions, a new survey suggests. The report published by the Patient and Client … Continue reading →

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Tour chief applauds fight to beat the cheats (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LES HERBIERS, France (AFP) – Tour de France chief Christian Prudhomme has applauded efforts to weed out the cheats, even if it means unsavoury doping revelations leave a black mark on the race. Even before this year’s Tour de France … Continue reading →

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Birmingham City owner charged with on money-laundering (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

HONG KONG (AFP) – Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung, a one-time hairdresser turned football tycoon, appeared in court in Hong Kong Thursday charged with money-laundering, a day after being arrested by police. A sombre-looking Yeung, 51, declined to comment as … Continue reading →

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RenewableEnergyWorld Headed to Intersolar in July

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor

RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today. The show is … Continue reading →

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Javier Colon wins NBC’s singing show ‘The Voice’ (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – Soulful crooner Javier Colon was crowned the inaugural winner of “The Voice,” NBC’s new singing contest. Colon triumphed over three other finalists when the audience vote was announced on Wednesday’s live season finale. He will receive a … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Weak economy shadows Obama even in bright areas (Reuters)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bright spot for President Barack Obama in the bleak U.S. economic picture should be that many of the “swing” states crucial to his 2012 re-election bid are weathering the recession relatively well. But unfortunately for Obama, … Continue reading →

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Brussels eyes EU sales tax, financial tax in budget overhaul (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

BRUSSELS (AFP) – The European Commission on Wednesday urged the introduction of an EU sales tax and financial services tax as part of an overhaul of the next EU budget that brought instant criticism from Britain. Slamming the trillion-euro 2014-2020 … Continue reading →

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Report: Bin Laden courier’s phone provides leads (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – A cellphone of Osama bin Laden’s trusted courier recovered in the U.S. raid last month that killed both men in Pakistan contained contacts to a militant group that is a longtime asset of Pakistan’s intelligence agency, The New … Continue reading →

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