Topic: PostNuke

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Opinion: Germany's Afghan Job Still Important, Still Dangerous

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:28 AM

	Almost 2,000 German soldiers will move from Kabul to northern Afghanistan, leaving 500 in the capital, Defense Minister Jung said on Thursday. Though Kabul remains dangerous, it's even worse elsewhere in the country. Read full article: 'Opinion: Germany's Afghan Job Still Important, Still Dangerous'

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Articles: EU Budget Deal Costs Germany More Than Expected

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:22 AM

	Praised as a dealmaker par excellence after engineering last week's EU budget compromise, Angela Merkel has drawn the the opposition's ire after it emerged that Germany's payments to Brussels are set to increase. Read full article: 'EU Budget Deal Costs Germany More Than Expected'

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Articles: US mosques checked for radiation

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:13 AM

	US authorities have been secretly monitoring radiation levels at Muslim sites amid fears that terrorists might obtain nuclear weapons, it has emerged. Read full article: 'US mosques checked for radiation'

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Articles: Tsunami service remembers Britons

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:13 AM

	A memorial service for the British victims of last year's tsunami is due to be held in Phuket, Thailand. Read full article: 'Tsunami service remembers Britons'

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Articles: Attempt to save Sri Lanka truce

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:11 AM

	Representatives of the main foreign backers of Sri Lanka peace process are due to meet leaders of the Tamil Tiger rebels in the north. Read full article: 'Attempt to save Sri Lanka truce'

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Articles: UN states resolve budget impasse

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:10 AM

	The UN has agreed on a budget for next year, with a $950m (£548m) spending cap for the first six months, aimed at applying pressure for major reform. Read full article: 'UN states resolve budget impasse'

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Articles: Japan backs joint US missile plan

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:09 AM

	Japan has approved a joint missile defence programme with the US. Read full article: 'Japan backs joint US missile plan'

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Articles: Scientists find 'mass dodo grave'

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:08 AM

	Scientists have discovered the "beautifully preserved" bones of about 20 dodos at a dig site in Mauritius. Read full article: 'Scientists find 'mass dodo grave''

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Articles: Azerbaijan plane crash 'kills 23'

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:04 AM

	An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane has crashed after taking off from the Azeri capital, Baku, killing all 23 people on board, officials say. Read full article: 'Azerbaijan plane crash 'kills 23''

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Articles: Polish president pledges clean-up

Posted by admin on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:02 AM

	The new Polish President, Lech Kaczynski, has taken his oath of office, in a televised ceremony before both houses of parliament. Read full article: 'Polish president pledges clean-up'

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