Middle Eastern troops enter Bahrain after protests

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have arrived in Bahrain at the government’s request after major protests on Sunday. An estimated 1,000 Saudi Arabian troops entered the country early Monday, followed by around 500 troops from the UAE. The troops entered as part of a broader deployment by

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United States spies accused of illegally bugging the United Nations headquarters

Monday, August 26, 2013 German weekly publication Der Spiegel yesterday accused the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) of spying on the United Nations headquarters in New York. The magazine claims to have access to official NSA documents, provided by former NSA and CIA computer specialist and current fugitive Edward Snowden. If the allegations of

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British singer George Michael, 53, dies

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 George Michael, a well-known British pop singer and songwriter, died on Christmas Day at the age of 53. Michael was found dead at his home in Oxfordshire, England, by boyfriend Fadi Fawaz. I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend — the kindest, most generous soul and a

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Florida frog skull survey shows spikes, say scientists

Thursday, March 26, 2020 In a new study released by the Florida Museum of Natural History on Monday, scientists report spiky skulls evolved at least 25 separate times in different kinds of frogs. The survey was reportedly to be published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Lead author Daniel Paluh, a Ph.D. candidate

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Wikinews interviews Australian Glider Amanda Carter

Friday, September 28, 2012 Melbourne, Australia — Monday, following her return from London, Wikinews talked with Amanda Carter, the longest-serving member of Australia’s national wheelchair basketball team (the Gliders). ((Wikinews)) You’re Amanda Carter! Amanda Carter: Yes! ((WN)) And, where were you born? Amanda Carter: I was born in Melbourne. ((WN)) It says here that you

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Texting And Driving

Read More About: Enthusiast By Brenda Williams The other day, I saw a commercial regarding using your cell phone while driving. Only a few years ago, cell phones were practically non-existent, only being utilized by corporate executives and people who had the resources to have ‘car phones’. However, now, cell phones have gotten out of

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The Causes Of Obesity

Read More About: Lap Band Procedure Cost Los Angeles Ca Submitted by: Jeff Foster Far and away, the most common cause for obesity is unhealthy eating habits combined with an overall lack of any type of physical activity. If the food that you consume results in intaking more calories than you burn, you body opens

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Bush may deploy military if bird flu breaks out

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 President Bush has asked Congress to discuss the option of allowing him to deploy military resources if avian flu breaks out in America. “I’m concerned about what an avian flu outbreak could mean for the United States and the world,” said the president in a conference today. The president also expressed

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