Thursday, December 8, 2005 The Australian Senate has passed legislation to force a national nuclear waste dump on the Northern Territory (NT). Despite opposition from Aboriginal land owners, the NT government, environment groups and Labor the Federal Government can now…
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John Reed on Orwell, God, self-destruction and the future of writing
Thursday, October 18, 2007 It can be difficult to be John Reed. Christopher Hitchens called him a “Bin Ladenist” and Cathy Young editorialized in The Boston Globe that he “blames the victims of terrorism” when he puts out a novel…
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Mansour announces election plans for Egypt after violence and protests
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Last night, Adly Mansour, the interim leader of Egypt, announced plans to reform Egypt’s constitution and hold a new round of parliamentary and presidential elections. The interim president also announced a judicial investigation into yesterday’s shooting…
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Radja Nainggolan announces international retirement after being left out of Belgian football world cup squad
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 On Monday, Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan announced his retirement from international football after he was left out of the national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup upcoming in June. Radja Nainggolan, who plays for…
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Category:Science and technology
This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 5 March 2019: SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docks with International Space Station 23 February 2019: Zebra stripes may ‘dazzle’ pathogen-packing horse flies, say scientists…
Continue ReadingAventura Cosmetic Dentist Your Smile Says It All
Find Out More About: Dentists Newtown Dental Clinic Marrickville Aventura Cosmetic Dentist – Your Smile Says It All by Gus Richardson Just as a smile can transform a face, cosmetic dentistry can transform a smile. There is nothing more eye…
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US Senate blocks Alaska refuge drilling
Thursday, December 22, 2005 By a narrow vote late in the evening on December 21st, 2005 the US Senate blocked opening the nation’s oil reserve in National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska . This vote delivers a victory to environmentalists and…
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Ethiopia plans to expand country’s Internet access
Thursday, April 7, 2005 At an information technology conference in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia vowed to offer universal Internet connectivity in the country within three years. The government is working with a United States technology company…
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Details emerge of Honda’s withdrawal from Formula One
Monday, December 8, 2008 More details have emerged over the weekend after the surprise announcement last week of Honda‘s intention to sell its Formula One racing team, Honda Racing F1. The team management, Nick Fry and Ross Brawn, have already…
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Denny’s Super Bowl free ‘Grand Slam Breakfast’ brings 2 million diners
Friday, February 6, 2009 Denny’s 1,600 chain restaurants across North America, Puerto Rico and Canada, were slammed for eight hours Tuesday with hungry patrons standing on sidewalks for nearly two hours to take advantage of the $5.99 “Grand Slam Breakfast”…
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