Author: Jeff


Posted on: 30th January 2009

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A heated debate on Gaza at the World Economic Forum turns sour, as the Turkish Prime Minister tries to respond to a fierce attack by the Israeli president.

Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan stormed out of the Davos session, saying he may never return to the annual gathering of the rich and powerful. Israel’s President Shimon [...]

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Author: Jeff


Posted on: 29th January 2009

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President Barack Obama’s $825 billion economic stimulus package cleared its first hurdle as members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 244-188 to pass the legislation.

 
But, not a single House Republican voted for the plan.
Sarah Irwin reports.

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Author: Pijal


Posted on: 22nd January 2009

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Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music popularized by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and João Gilberto. Bossa nova (which is Portuguese for “new trend”) acquired a large following, initially by young musicians and college students. Although the bossa nova movement only lasted six years (1958–63), it contributed a number of songs to [...]

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Author: Pijal


Posted on: 22nd January 2009

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Coming to you on 23rd January 2009!

“The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire [...]

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Author: Jeff


Posted on: 16th January 2009

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This year in Iraq is expected to be one of transition as Iraqis head to the polls and Americans serve under a new Commander in Chief.

As violence in Iraq falls to lows rarely seen since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, U.S. forces are increasingly taking a back seat to Iraqi troops under a new bilateral security [...]

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