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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