Jul 30, 2010

Apache Helicopter Crash Kills Two | Greece.GreekReporter.com

An Apache helicopter crashed near the area of Megara at 11:50 a.m this morning. The two member crew died during the fire that broke out immediately after its forced landing. According to information, the pilot attempted to make a forced landing after a mechanical problem was detected at a military airport in Pachis, Megara at 11: 49. However the landing was too severe and crashed resulting in a fire. A few minutes later the fire department extinguished the flames. Unfortunately the rescue team determined that the two crew memebers had died as a result of the catastrophe.

New light shed on origins of Maori

maori

THORNY QUESTION: Where did Maori come from?

Nauru considers signing refugee convention


The Opposition has said the Government should reopen the detention centre on Nauru.
The Opposition has said the Government should reopen the detention centre on Nauru. (ABC TV)

Australian Opposition Calls For Reopening of Controversial Refugee Camp

Sri Lankan asylum-seekers held up in Indonesia while en route to Australia (file photo)

Photo: AFP
Sri Lankan asylum-seekers held up in Indonesia while en route to Australia (file photo)

Chuuk athletes hit track, Jul 30, 2010

Sprint to glory: Runners sprint off the starting line of the women's 100-meter finals held yesterday at the LeoPalace Resort track. The event was held by the Guam Chuukese Sports Association."> Sprint to glory: Runners sprint off the starting line of the women's 100-meter finals held yesterday at the LeoPalace Resort track. The event was held by the Guam Chuukese Sports Association. (Rick Cruz/For Pacific Daily News)
uukese track and field this weekend - Marianas Variety Guam ...

Mauritius' horse loving history

Mauritius

TRADITIONAL: Racing is big in Mauritius.

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Kafka dispute continues

Kafka dispute continues