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Sep 4, 2010

Additional EU funding to support economic activity

By Eric van Puyvelde | Thursday 02 September 2010
The European Commission approved, on 2 September, the first two financing decisions under the €264 million 2010 allocation of the V-FLEX mechanism to help the most vulnerable African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries cope with the impact of the financial and economic crisis. The V-FLEX mechanism is a short-term instrument with a budget of €500 million for 2009-2010.
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Tuvalu NGOs speak out at UN Conference

People in Tuvalu say their country is one of the places on the planet already feeling the impact of climate change. Tuvalu got a lot of attention on the world stage during the Copenhagen Climate Summit late last year, when its delegates spoke out about the effect actions in the developed world have on developing countries. Annie Homasi, from the Tuvalu Association
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Tuvalu disaster relief exercise shows a shift in New Zealand's aid strategy

Tuvalu Island Bound to Disappear Because of Global Warming

Threatened ... Tuvalu politician Bikenibeu Paeniu faces the swells of the South Pacific on Funafuti. Photograph: Matthieu Paley/Corbis
He likened it to the landing of the Americans during the second world war when suddenly, as if the sea had changed colour, the island was swamped by white men in military uniforms. Some 67 years later, like hundreds of other residents...
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Labor Day 30% in Stock Items

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Congenital Heart Disease

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International News - The New York Times

Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives

By KAREEM FAHIM
A veiled woman walked through Damascus’s Old City. This summer, more than 1,000 teachers who wear the niqab were transferred to administrative duties.
Bryan Denton for The New York Times
A veiled woman walked through Damascus’s Old City. This summer, more than 1,000 teachers who wear the niqab were transferred to administrative duties.
The country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has reversed course.

 

 

U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR
Food riots in poor countries prompted United Nations officials to call for a careful watch on prices, which climbed 5 percent globally in August, mostly because of the rising cost of wheat.

Blackwater Won Contracts Through a Web of Companies

By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI
The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.

Italian Cities Plan to Shut Roma Camps

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Dozens of Italian cities have been pursuing policies to expel the Roma, dismantling camps and evicting residents.

7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand

By REUTERS
A major earthquake hit west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
 
Military Memo

Defense Secretary Offers Cautious Views on Wars

By ELISABETH BUMILLER
Robert M. Gates seems to be trying to lower expectations for a coming review of war policy.
Volunteers who took part in a trial of a microbicide listened to results in Vulindlela, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa.

H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money

By CELIA W. DUGGER
Donors have not yet committed enough money for even one of the two studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a vaginal microbicide and get the product into women’s hands.

 

 

 

 

Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Talks

By ETHAN BRONNER
Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.
The aftermath of an explosion during a Shiite procession in Quetta, Pakistan on Friday.

Suicide Bomber Kills 53 at Shiite Protest

By SALMAN MASOOD
The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.

 

 

U.S. Withholds Millions in Mexico Antidrug Aid

By ELISABETH MALKIN and RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
The decision was based on concerns that the country was not doing enough to protect its people from abuses by the police and the military.

Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass

By THE NEW YORK TIMES 12:02 AM ET
The country had refused in 2003 to let American troops pass through its borders on the way to Iraq.

Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home

By RAPHAEL MINDER
The six-year trial involved charges of rape and abuse of 32 children and of running a pedophile ring at a state-run home for needy children in Lisbon.
A car packed with explosives rammed into a police station in northern Tajikistan on Friday.

Attack in Tajikistan Highlights Fears of Militancy

By THE NEW YORK TIMES 9:47 PM ET
A car rigged with explosives rammed into a police station in northern Tajikistan, killing two people and wounding at least 25 others in an apparent suicide attack, Tajik police officials said.
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South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, Offers Resignation

SEOUL, South Korea — Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan of South Korea offered to resign on Saturday amid allegations that his ministry bent its regulations to hire his daughter during a period of high unemployment.
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Money Missing to Confirm Trial of Microbicide Against H.I.V.

Joao Silva for The New York Times
Volunteers who took part in a trial of a microbicide listened to results in Vulindlela, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG — When scientists celebrated the announcement in July that a vaginal microbicide had finally been found that significantly reduced H.I.V. ....
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Massive Quake Rocks New Zealand - CBS News Video

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7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand

David Alexander/NZPA, via Associated Press
A police officer is seen on a street blocked by rubble from a damaged building following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in central Christchurch, New Zealand, early Saturday. More Photos »

By REUTERS
 

The New York Times
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities declared a state of emergency after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths.
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New Zealand Earthquake 2010: Strong Quake Shakes Christchurch

A strong earthquake rattled New Zealand at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday morning. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.2.

The quake epicenter was four miles south-southeast from Christchurch, New Zealand, on the nation's south island. Local media reports there have been strong aftershocks and power outages throughout the city.

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Sep 3, 2010

Armed robber shot by attempted carjack victim

Thursday, 02 September 2010 16:21
A man who robbed a Five Cays business and tried to carjack a person in the parking lot was shot by that person, who was licensed to carry a firearm, police said.
On Aug. 28 the male masked gunman robbed Faltinto’s Store on Five Cays Road on Providenciales of a quantity of cash. He went outside and tried to carjack a vehicle from its owner.
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Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary

Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary
Derek “Pop” Been, one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Public Service, has resigned.
Been, presently the PS in the Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities, and who has spent close to 12 years in the Public Service, told The SUN that his resignation takes effect from September 7, 2010.
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Turks and Caicos Islands - "Paradise of the Caribbean"

Turks-and-Caicos-Adventure.com is a web site that portrays the first hand experience of one who loves the magnificence of the Turks and Caicos Islands, an Island paradise.
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Public to help combat climate change

HIGHLY anticipated plans for protecting TCI’s vulnerable shores from climate change will soon be released for public scrutiny.
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Earl barely misses TCI, Fiona will too

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Public to help combat climate change

HIGHLY anticipated plans for protecting TCI’s vulnerable shores from climate change will soon be released for public scrutiny.
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Albray Butterfield Jnr., credits his deputy leader pick to God

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Newly-elected Deputy Leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) Albray Butterfield Jr
Newly-elected Deputy Leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) Albray Butterfield Jr., said he wanted to enter elective politics while in his 50’s, but it appears that God has a divine purpose for him to enter the arena at this time, hence him being chosen by leader Clayton Greene.
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North Carolina under hurricane watch as Earl churns past Turks and Caicos

hurricane-earl-aug31-1pm.jpg A hurricane watch has been issued for a portion of the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Earl continues to move toward the East Coast of the United States.
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Trinidad to train Ugandans in oil industry skills

By JOE NAM
Trinidad and Tobago is to train 10 Ugandans in the oil and gas industry, its high commissioner to Uganda has said.
Ambassador Patrick Edwards said during the celebration to mark his country’s 48th independence day in Kampala that the training was part of Trinidad’s commitment to assist in the development of Uganda’s young oil industry.
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Oil leak threatens farmlands in Trinidad and Tobago

(AFP) – Aug 12, 2010

PORT SPAIN — A leaking oil pipeline belonging to state-owned Petrotrin has covered more than 30 acres of farmland in Trinidad and Tobago with some 200 barrels of crude, the country's energy minister said Thursday.

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Rep. Clarke's Statement on the 48th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence

“As the representative of one of the most diverse constituencies in the country, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago on celebrating the 48th Anniversary of their Independence. From the development of Calypso music, to Nobel Laureates, Sir Vidia Naipaul and Derek Walcott, I have seen firsthand how their culture has enriched our nation and the world.
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Trinidad & Tobago Converts Unused Air Force Base to...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A place that once played an important role in the winning of the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country's first Science and Technology Research Park – Tamana InTech Park. The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has repurposed the Wallerfield Air Force Base (Wallerfield AFB), a former United States World War II Air Force base located in northeastern Trinidad, to satisfy the country's goal of transforming its booming energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one.

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Govt dealing with human trafficking

Story Created: Sep 2, 2010 at 10:45 PM ECT

Human trafficking is evolving at an "uncomfortable rate" in this country and as such, Government will move to put in laws in place to deal with this, National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy said yesterday.

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BAE lays keel for Thai patrol vessel

BANGKOK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- BAE Systems Surface Ships and its Thai partner Bangkok Dock laid the keel of what will be the country's most advanced offshore patrol ship
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Steel Bands Are Ready for New York Competition

David Goldman for The New York TimesTeshana Archer, left, and Allyssa McLean, right, both of Brooklyn, rehearsed on Wednesday with Despers USA.
By SAM DOLNICK

As the sun sets over a string of tire repair and auto body shops in Brooklyn, the first jaunty notes of a jangly symphony ring out. The roar of Atlantic ....
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FIFA.com - Trinidad on a wave of confidence

Tournament football is as much about momentum as skill, strength or luck. Trinidad and Tobago’s U-17s, getting set to participate in their first women’s world finals, are finding their rhythm at just the right time. With two days to go before the Soca Princesses open their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup account at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, the hosts are on the crest of a successful wave.
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Opera in the forest

Opera in the forest

Courtesy Photo
Dvořák's Rusalka staged in Divoká Šárka in 2007.

The rustle of leaves and the babble of goats are sounds not usually associated with opera, but then again, Natural Theater Divoká Šárka is not your average opera house.
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HIV infection rates rising fast

HIV infection rates rising fast

Walter NovakPetr Sobek, himself HIV-positive, is shocked by the ignorance of young people.
Four years ago, Petr Sobek was like most anyone else - he knew HIV existed, but didn't pay much attention to it.
"I thought it could not happen to me, and it was my mistake that I allowed myself to have sex without a condom," the 39-year-old Sobek said, sitting in the garden at Lighthouse...
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Russian disaster sign of global warming

Russia's heat wave, drought and wildfires – which have killed dozens of people and destroyed millions of acres (hectares) of wheat - are another indication that global warming is causing more weather extremes around the world, a Russian official said Monday.
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Gunman shot dead at Discovery bldg, hostages freed

Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters in the suburb of Silver Spring.
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NASA turns down Chilean miners request for alcohol, cigarettes

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has reportedly turned down requests for alcohol and cigarettes made by 33 trapped Chilean miners.
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Obama calls French President and Saudi King on Middle East

US President Barack Obama has called French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Saudi King Abdullah to discuss with them the crucial direct talks between Israeli and Palestine leaders that resumed after a gap of two years.
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Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near US-Mexico border

A shootout between soldiers and purported drug cartel gunmen killed 25 suspects in northern Tamaulipas state, near Mexico's border with Texas, the military said.
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Son of Iranian 'stoning' woman urges global pressure

The son of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, pleaded on Friday for sustained international pressure to save her life.
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Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks

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Masked Palestinian Hamas militants hold a press conference in Gaza City.
To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas – the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two Palestinian territories and rejects negotiation
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Bihar abduction: Body of havildar Lucas recovered

The bullet-riddled body of kidnapped Bihar Military Police havildar Lucas Tete was recovered on Friday from Lakhisarai as the Maoist deadline for killing three remaining hostages expired with security forces intensifying operations to rescue them.
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YAHOO - Mexico's newest icon: 22-year-old Miss Universe, Sep 03, 2010


AP – Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete is crowned Miss Universe 2010 by Stefania Fernandez during the Miss Universe …
By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer Oskar Garcia, Associated Press Writer – Tue Aug 24, 1:09 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – From flags to Facebook, 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete has quickly made it clear what she plans to promote as the world's newest Miss Universe — her home country of Mexico.
"I want the whole world to know about my country and my people," the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors for global bragging rights at the pageant in Las Vegas.

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Miss Earth Jamaica

Miss earth jamaica
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Gunman kills 8 in Slovak capital

Gunman kills 8 in Slovak capital

CTK PhotoThe man shared an apartment block with seven victims.
A late morning shooting spree in Bratislava Aug. 30 ended with eight dead, including six Roma and the gunman, but authorities are hesitant to call the incident racial discrimination.
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GUARDIAN News, Sep 03, 2010

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