Monthly Archives: December 2011

Kim Jong-un named N Korea ‘supreme commander’

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

North Korea’s new leader Kim Jong-un salutes as he and his uncle accompany the hearse carrying his father [Reuters] North Korea has announced the appointment of Kim Jong-un, the anointed successor and youngest son of Kim Jong-il, as supreme commander … Continue reading →

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Iran denies missile test reports

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 December 2011 Last updated at 03:18 ET Iran has been conducting naval drills in the Gulf since last week Iran has denied reports by state media that it test-fired long-range missiles during military exercises in the Gulf. “The exercise … Continue reading →

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Bird flu virus kills Chinese man

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 December 2011 Last updated at 05:13 ET Postive tests on a dead chicken last week prompted Hong Kong’s government to issue an alert A man who had been diagnosed with China’s first case of bird flu in more than … Continue reading →

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Calls for drink danger education

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

31 December 2011 Last updated at 05:17 ET Surveys suggest one in five people who access sexual health services drink too much Young people should be given advice on the dangers of alcohol when they access sexual health services, a … Continue reading →

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Moon countdown: Hours until 1st NASA probe arrives (AP)

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

LOS ANGELES – NASA is counting down the seconds until its twin spacecraft bound for the moon make back-to-back arrivals over the New Year’s weekend. The washing machine-size probes have been cruising independently toward their destination since launching in September … Continue reading →

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No one hurt after camera falls at Insight Bowl (AP)

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TEMPE, Ariz. – Flying cameras have been providing unique perspectives on everything from golf to college and professional football for more than a decade, becoming so commonplace that fans rarely notice the whizzing remote-controlled devices. At the Insight Bowl on … Continue reading →

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No. 19 Oklahoma beats Iowa 31-14 in Insight Bowl (AP)

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TEMPE, Ariz. – Oklahoma dodged a big rally and a falling camera to pull out a gritty win. Blake Bell ran for his third touchdown in the closing seconds and the No. 19 Sooners survived a late rally, not to … Continue reading →

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Fitch Comments on Access Group Request for Rating Agency Confirmation

Written on December 31, 2011 by Editor - Education News

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings confirms the ratings on the student loan asset-backed notes issued by Access Group, Inc. (full list detailed below). Fitch has been requested to confirm its existing ratings in connection with the servicing transfer from Access Group, … Continue reading →

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Wind and Solar Projects Advance on a Fast Track

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

BY RYAN TRACY The pace of approvals for solar and wind projects in the U.S. is picking up under the Obama administration, with two new plants in California and Oregon winning approval this week. The Interior Department says it has … Continue reading →

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Russell Brand, Katy Perry Split: What Went Wrong? (omg!)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Russell Brand officially filed for divorce from Katy Perry Friday, but as sources tell Us Weekly, trouble has long been brewing for the spouses of 14 months. Just prior to Christmas, Perry, 27, and Brand, 36, had a “massive fight” … Continue reading →

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