Topic: PostNuke

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Chaos and comedy at Saddam trial

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:53 AM

	Saddam Hussein set the tone for his latest chaotic court appearance from the start - a day that led to the media being barred from much of the proceedings. Read full article: 'Chaos and comedy at Saddam trial'

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Articles: Why the Fight Against Terrorist Financing Is Faltering

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:52 AM

	The financing of international terrorism is notoriously hard to stop. But according to political economist Friedrich Schneider, that's partly due to hypocritical western governments, who don't want to be team players. Read full article: 'Why the Fight Against Terrorist Financing Is Faltering'

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Articles: Schering Rejects Takeover Bid By Pharmaceuticals Giant Merck

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:46 AM

	The supervisory board of German drug maker Schering has turned down a takeover bid by rival pharmaceuticals firm Merck even as Merck indicated it might be prepared to raise its offer. Read full article: 'Schering Rejects Takeover Bid By Pharmaceuticals Giant Merck'

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Articles: Deutsche Börse Woos Euronext to Ward Off US Predators

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:43 AM

	German stock market operator Deutsche Börse, faced with a possible invasion of US stock exchanges into Europe, has turned up the heat on rival Euronext to overcome their differences and create a pan-European exchange. Read full article: 'Deutsche Börse Woos Euronext to Ward Off US Predators'

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Articles: UN rights council will work with US

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:36 AM

	UNITED Nations secretary general Kofi Annan is sure a UN human rights council would be able to work with the US, even if the US voted against it being established. Read full article: 'UN rights council will work with US'

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Articles: Hellen Zille is the new mayor of Cape Town

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:48 AM

	HELLEN Zille, the newly elected executive mayor of Cape Town, said making multi-party democracy succeed in Cape Town would be a huge challenge. Read full article: 'Hellen Zille is the new mayor of Cape Town'

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Articles: Jackson to pay staff back wages

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:45 AM

	Singer Michael Jackson has agreed to pay overdue wages to staff at his Neverland ranch, hours before a legal deadline ran out, state officials say. Read full article: 'Jackson to pay staff back wages'

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Articles: Public to view Milosevic coffin

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:44 AM

	The coffin of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic will go on display in Belgrade on Thursday to allow his supporters to pay their last respects. Read full article: 'Public to view Milosevic coffin'

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Articles: Ecuador demos prompt resignation

Posted by admin on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:42 AM

	Ecuador's interior minister has resigned after continued nationwide protests over a possible free trade agreement with the US. Read full article: 'Ecuador demos prompt resignation'

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Articles: Still no port or sherry, but ‘tawny’ okay

Posted by admin on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 04:47 PM

	THE European Union (EU) has agreed to recognise the descriptions “ruby”, “tawny” and “vintage” on labels of South African fortified wines exported to that market, the European Commission delegation to SA said yesterday. Read full article: 'Still no port or sherry, but ‘tawny’ okay'

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