Topic: PostNuke

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Articles: Intelligence Affair Forces Steinmeier to Shorten Middle East Trip

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 11:04 AM

	On Wednesday, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier embarks on his first trip to the Middle East. Will his visit be overshadowed by reports that German secret agents aided the US in the war on Iraq? Read full article: 'Intelligence Affair Forces Steinmeier to Shorten Middle East Trip'

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Articles: Annan warns of bird flu threat

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 11:00 AM

	UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the international community to act quickly and decisively against a potential bird flu pandemic. Read full article: 'Annan warns of bird flu threat'

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Articles: Californian Sun Shines on German Solar Firms

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:59 AM

	California plans to pump a whopping $2.9 billion (2.4 billion euros) in a landmark solar energy program over the next decade. German firms, already leaders in the field, are hoping to get a slice of the lucrative pie. Read full article: 'Californian Sun Shines on German Solar Firms'

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Articles: Bundestag Likely to Probe German Role in US Invasion of Iraq

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:55 AM

	Germany's opposition parties agreed Tuesday that there should be an enquiry into the possible involvement of the Federal Intelligence Agency (BND) in the Iraq war. Parliament will debate the issue Friday. Read full article: 'Bundestag Likely to Probe German Role in US Invasion of Iraq'

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Articles: Iran crisis a dilemma for China

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:50 AM

	As Washington, now joined by the EU3, presses for punitive international action against Tehran, one of its most difficult tasks will be to win China's support. Read full article: 'Iran crisis a dilemma for China'

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Articles: EU plans sea change for bathers

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:45 AM

	The European Parliament looks set to vote on Wednesday for tougher water cleanliness standards at Europe's beaches. Read full article: 'EU plans sea change for bathers'

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Articles: Dream car returned, 37 years on

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:44 AM

	The owner of a Corvette sports car stolen when it was brand new in 1969 is to be reunited with the vehicle after it was finally found, 37 years later. Read full article: 'Dream car returned, 37 years on'

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Articles: Bees reared in cities 'healthier'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:39 AM

	Bees reared in cities are healthier and more productive than their country cousins, a study by French beekeepers' association Unaf has found. Read full article: 'Bees reared in cities 'healthier''

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Articles: Pair face death for Horton murder

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:38 AM

	Two Thai fishermen have been sentenced to death after confessing to the rape and murder of 21-year-old Briton Katherine Horton. Read full article: 'Pair face death for Horton murder'

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Articles: New traffic IT system helps cut corruption

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:30 AM

	A NEW information technology (IT) system launched by the Johannesburg metro police to apprehend motorists with outstanding fines has had an unexpected bonus: it is also helping to curb police corruption. Read full article: 'New traffic IT system helps cut corruption'

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