Topic: PostNuke

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Articles: Smallest Earth-like planet found

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:56 PM

	An international team of astronomers has found the smallest Earth-like planet yet outside our Solar System. Read full article: 'Smallest Earth-like planet found'

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Articles: Google faces China challenges

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:54 PM

	Google's decision to launch a censored version of its search engine in China has reignited the debate about how businesses conduct themselves in oppressive regimes. Read full article: 'Google faces China challenges'

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Articles: UN projects 3% global economic growth

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:52 PM

	THE United Nations (UN) projects that the world economy will grow by slightly more than 3% this year, but also cautions of factors that could threaten the smooth slowdown of economic growth that has evolved over the past year. Read full article: 'UN projects 3% global economic growth'

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Articles: Air Europa orders 10 A350s with two more on option

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:42 PM

	Air Europa has announced today that it firmed up its order for 10 A350-800s and two further options, for deliveries between 2010 and 2012. The contract was signed at the end of December. Read full article: 'Air Europa orders 10 A350s with two more on option'

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Articles: China Eastern Airlines receives its first A330-300 aircraft

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:37 PM

	China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330-300 thus becoming the launch operator of the aircraft on the Chinese Mainland. The aircraft is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines and, will seat 300 passengers in a two-class layout with 38 seats in business class. Read full article: 'China Eastern Airlines receives its first A330-300 aircraft'

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Articles: EU Could Increase Palestinian Aid Despite Hamas Victory

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 05:45 PM

	Radical Islamist group Hamas is likely to do well in Wednesday's Palestinian parliamentary elections. EU officials have not revealed whether they would cut the bloc's massive aid should the group gain power. Read full article: 'EU Could Increase Palestinian Aid Despite Hamas Victory'

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Articles: Europe Chilled to the Bone by Arctic Freeze

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 04:11 PM

	Sub-zero temperatures in Europe claimed more victims and set energy consumption records Wednesday as the killer chill spread its icy tendrils further across the continent. Read full article: 'Europe Chilled to the Bone by Arctic Freeze'

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Articles: Rates seen unchanged as CPIX edges higher

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 04:04 PM

	TARGETED CPIX inflation rate rose slightly more than expected in the year to December after a rise in food prices, data showed today, suggesting that interest rates would remain unchanged this year. Read full article: 'Rates seen unchanged as CPIX edges higher'

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Articles: Tshwane, PE mayors not likely to retain positions

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 04:02 PM

	NELSON Mandela metro mayor Nceba Faku does not appear on the ANC’s proportional representation list for the upcoming local elections, while his Tshwane counterpart Smangaliso Mkhathswa sits on the number four spot. Read full article: 'Tshwane, PE mayors not likely to retain positions'

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Articles: Old Mutual support for Skandia bid up to 71,6%

Posted by admin on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 03:56 PM

	LONDON - Old Mutual said today it had won acceptance from shareholders representing 71,6% of Swedish savings group Skandia’s shares for its $6,5bn hostile takeover. Read full article: 'Old Mutual support for Skandia bid up to 71,6%'

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