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Ryanair axes three routes to make way for eight new services PDF Print E-mail
Business
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
Ryanair Holdings, the biggest low-fare airline in Europe, announced to close three routes and cut six others to make way for eight new services. Ryanair said it will close the three routes in coming November, from Shannon to Bournemouth, Lodz in Poland, and Rome.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Ryanair axes three routes to make way for eight new services PDF Print E-mail
Europe
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
Ryanair Holdings, the biggest low-fare airline in Europe, announced to close three routes and cut six others to make way for eight new services. Ryanair said it will close the three routes in coming November, from Shannon to Bournemouth, Lodz in Poland, and Rome.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 June 2007 )
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People flee from Darfur to avoid air attacks PDF Print E-mail
Africa
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
Thousands of people including women and children fled by foot and on donkeys from Darfur to the neighboring Central African Republic after their town was attacked by planes and helicopters.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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African Union steps back PDF Print E-mail
Africa
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
The African Union objected to a proposal for a 23,000 strong African Union-United Nations force to work aimed at ending the bloodshed in Sudan’s troubled Darfur region. This objection came because the African Union feels, it would give the UN full command and control.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Former Army chief comments of Iraq PDF Print E-mail
Middle East
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
Former British Army commander General Sir Michael Rose said, there was no way the war in Iraq could be won by the US and UK led joint forces. He advised that allied forces should withdraw as soon as possible.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Old dilemma continues between China and Taiwan PDF Print E-mail
Asia
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
The issue of China and Taiwan is an old dilemma. The controversy remains, whether Taiwan including the Pescadores should remain as the effective territory of the Republic of China or become unified with the territories now governed by the People's Republic of China or become the Republic of Taiwan it self.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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US ship fires at Al Qaeda target in Somalia coast PDF Print E-mail
terrorism
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Thursday, 07 June 2007
The US military launched a strike against an Al Qaeda target in northern Somalia on 01 June 2007. A US Navy destroyer fired from off the coast of the African nation. The destroyer’s guns appeared to be targeting only a single person, perhaps moving in a convoy.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Spain, France pledge active role on EU constitution PDF Print E-mail
Europe
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Wednesday, 06 June 2007
France and Spain are two important players in the giant EU bloc and their collaboration is mandatory for the block’s success. Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently met and pledged to play "active roles" in reaching an agreement on the EU's constitution as soon as possible for mutual benefits.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Russia tests intercontinental missile PDF Print E-mail
Europe
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Wednesday, 06 June 2007
Russia successfully test launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile on in the last week in May 2007. Equipped with multiple independently targeted re-entry warheads, the missile can pierce through missile defense systems and would enhance Russia's potential nuclear deterrent when deployed.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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Sweden and Slovakia joins GICNT PDF Print E-mail
World
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Wednesday, 06 June 2007
Russia welcomed Sweden and Slovakia’s decision to join the ‘Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism’ and hoped that these two countries will make an impressive contribution to the implementation of this initiative. The number of the Initiative member countries has thus reached 39.
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 June 2007 )
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