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Scottish council strike sparks disruption
Local services in Scotland, such as rubbish collections and the ferries, have been suspended as thousands of council workers have staged a walk-out over their pay."Up to 150,000 members of the GMB, Unite and Unison... Egyptian Ferry Verdict Infuriates Relatives
To the shock and anger of the victims' relatives, the well-connected owner of the Egyptian ferry that sunk in 2006, killing over a thousand people, was acquitted of all charges. "Relatives of the victims scuffled with security forces while others denounced the judges and... 38 dead after ferry sinks in Burmese delta
About 38 people are dead after a ferry sank in a river in Burma yesterday afternoon.It sank in Burma's cyclone-battered Irrawaddy delta."The motorized ship sank in the Yway river in Burma, also known as Myanmar, Tuesday after water entered its stern section, the New Light of...Archaeologists find remains of Washington's boyhood home
"From Eric Marrapodi CNN Washington Bureau FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia (CNN) -- After nearly three years of excavation, archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of the site of George Washington's boyhood home near the banks of the Rappahannock...George Washington’s Boyhood Home Is Found
The boyhood home of George Washington has been found as researchers have confirmed that remains found in Virginia are those of the long-sought after family-farm of young George Washington.The house appears to have...BIN has become "political player": nat`l rights watchdog
Statements of The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) head Syamsir Siregar always make controversial." "BIN is no longer an intelligence gathering organization but has become a political player," National Commission on...Wild weather batters parts of New Zealand
Snow, rain and gale force winds closed roads, halted interisland ferry travel and threw the plans of some air travelers in Wellington into disarray on Sunday " Roads in the central North Island were closed because of snow and ice around Mount...Philippines inquiry opens as 800 believed dead in ferry disaster
It looks like 800 people were killed by the ferry disaster in the Philppinnes, and now the government is opening an investigation into the incident."Philippine investigators opened an inquiry Wednesday into a ferry disaster believed to have killed 800 as rescuers ended slim... Man loses 21 relatives in sea mishap
The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported today that a man has lost 21 of his relatives on board the MV Princess of the Stars, which capsized off the island of Romblon amidst typhoon Fengshen. Marlon Traballo said that... Over 800 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Philippines Typhoon
The death toll in the Philippines could rise sharply after a typhoon hit over the weekend. At least 100 people were killed when streets flooded after powerful winds and torrents of rain blew through the area.A boat carrying 850 people capsized and while search and rescue... Philippine ferry carrying over 700 sinks in storm
UPDATE: 1:23PM ESTFour bodies have been recovered from the ferry." At least four dead bodies and three survivors were recovered Sunday from a passenger ferry that sunk in rough seas with more than 800 people on board... Large Cat dubbed 'Beast of Bretton' spotted again
"Published Date: 07 June 2008 By Tara... Shaking hands for 9 1/2 hours
Two men from San Francisco believe they have claimed the record for the world's longest handshake - it went on for 9 1/2 hours. Kevin Whittaker and Cory Jens desperately wanted to beat the previous record set by two... Protests across France against pension reform plans
In addition to the fisherman blocking ports, several unions across France staged nationwide protests today. These protests are also in response to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to make people work for 41... Bangladesh Ferry Capsize Kills 32
A ferry has capsized in Bangladesh, killing at least 32 people. More people are feared to have been trapped inside the boat and the death toll is expected to rise."At least 32 people are feared killed after a ferry...
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