Posts Tagged ‘ government ’

Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role

February 4, 2012
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Jarawa girls told to dance semi-naked for the camera as two videos offer fresh proof of official involvement in 'human safaris' Two videos obtained by the Observer offer fresh proof of official involvement in "human safaris" to see the protected Jarawa tribe of the Andaman ...
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ICP exhibition covers Weegee’s early photography

January 20, 2012
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The International Center of Photography today opened “ Weegee: Murder is My Business ,” showcasing the first 10 years in the career of of New York City’s most famous late-night tabloid photojournalist. Arthur Fellig, known as Weegee, got his start as a...
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‘Boris Island’ Thames Estuary airport plan to be included in official Government consultation

January 18, 2012
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‘Boris Island’ Thames Estuary airport plan to be included in official Government consultation

London mayor Boris Johnson claims the Government is 'increasingly interested' in a controversial £50 billion plan to build a new airport on an island in the Thames Estuary.
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Accusations fly over police mission to Antigua – Victoria Times Colonist

December 29, 2011
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Accusations fly over police mission to Antigua Victoria Times Colonist In court documents, the government said Nelson had failed to reverse the "rampant crime situation" and so he was dismissed at the end of a sixmonth probation period. David Dorsett, a lawyer for the police service commission in Antigua , ... Accusations fly...
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Accusations fly over collapse of Canadian police mission to Antigua – Canada.com

December 28, 2011
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Accusations fly over collapse of Canadian police mission to Antigua Canada.com Nelson had failed to reverse the ``rampant crime situation'' and so he was dismissed at the end of a six-month probation period, the government asserted in court documents. David Dorsett, a lawyer for the police service commission in Antigua , ... ...
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Russian river cruises: Moscow

December 21, 2011
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Part 1. I had the best experience on a Russian river cruise . Not only did we see amazing places, such as Red Square, The Hermitage Museum, Catherine’s Palace, the Moscow Metro and the Armory, but we were entrenched in Russian culture. We were ...
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Hawaii parade honors Japanese-American WWII vets

December 17, 2011
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Hundreds of Japanese-American veterans of World War II are being honored Saturday with a parade in Honolulu - nearly 70 years after they volunteered to fight for their country even as the government branded them "enemy aliens." About 200 veterans will ... Related...
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The beautiful south: Antarctica

December 17, 2011
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Following in the footsteps of Frank Wild, Shackleton's right-hand man, Bella Bathurst heads towards Antarctica – a magical land of ancient icebergs and amazing wildlife Each day a fresh newsletter is posted on to the walls of the polar research ship Akademik Ioffe. On rougher sea passages the notes ...
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The beautiful south: Antarctica

December 17, 2011
By Island Tips

Following in the footsteps of Frank Wild, Shackleton's right-hand man, Bella Bathurst heads towards Antarctica – a magical land of ancient icebergs and amazing wildlife Each day a fresh newsletter is posted on to the walls of the polar research ship Akademik Ioffe. On rougher sea passages the notes are...
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Expert Says Govt Should Return HMB – Caribarena Antigua

December 10, 2011
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Expert Says Govt Should Return HMB – Caribarena Antigua

Caribarena Antigua Expert Says Govt Should Return HMB Caribarena Antigua Antigua St John's - Former Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Fritsch has advised the government of Antigua & Barbuda to return the expropriated Half Moon Bay Resort to its former owners, Half Moon Bay Holdings Ltd. Speaking the Colin Sampson Show
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