Wednesday, July 4, 2007The 9th summit of the Assembly of the African Union ended in Accra, Ghana just before midnight yesterday. The three day summit, which was scheduled to last until the afternoon of July 3 overran, ending just before midnight. The main issue discussed was the call for the setting up of a Pan-African government. The Libyan leader, Muamar […]
Plane crashes into office block in Austin, Texas/suicide note
This is the online suicide letter authored by Andrew Stack, the man believed to be responsible for flying a light aircraft into a building in Austin, Texas. It was originally posted at Stack’s site, http://embeddedart.com/. The hosting company, T35, took the site offline per an FBI request. The note is reproduced here in its entirety. If you’re reading this, you’re […]
Israeli President chooses Likud leader to form the 18th Knesset government
Friday, February 20, 2009 Today, Israel President Shimon Peres has selected Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form the government of the 18th Knesset. 65 Members of Knesset informed the President of their preference of Netanyahu to head the government. President Peres was persuaded by two factors to choose Likud over Kadima. The Yisrael Beiteinu (Israel Our Home) supports Likud in […]
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Pakistan Navy fires test missiles
Saturday, March 13, 2010 The Pakistan Navy has announced the firing of test missiles from ships, submarines, and aircraft during operations in the Arabian Sea. Pakistani officials said that the tests were a display of commitment to the protection of Pakistan and sent “a message of deterrence to anyone harbouring nefarious designs against Pakistan”. The statement, released shortly after the […]
US Senate approves $10.5 billon in aid for Hurricane Katrina victims
Friday, September 2, 2005 The United States Senate has cut short their summer recess and has arrived in Washington to approve a $10.5 billion aid bill to victims of Katrina as requested by President George W. Bush.The United States House of Representatives is expected to pass a similar bill later today. Bush has told Congress he will ask for more […]
2008 Leisure Taiwan launched in Taipei World Trade Center
Saturday, July 19, 2008 This year’s Leisure Taiwan trade show (a.k.a Taiwan Sport Recreation and Leisure Show) started yesterday, with 131 companies participating including sports media companies such as ESPN and VideoLand Television, businesses selling sports equipment and fitness clubs. There were also a variety of sports being played in the arena built for the trade show. The events included […]
United States: Coroner says former patient killed self and three hostages at California veterans center
Saturday, March 17, 2018 In the United States, autopsy results were released on Thursday by the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, which show that Albert Wong killed himself after shooting his three hostages at The Pathway Home veterans’ psychiatric center in Yountville, California last Friday. The hostages died instantly from rifle shots to the head, and Wong shot himself in the […]
Real Estate Rent Vs. Buy Tips From Cincinnati Real Estate And Northern Kentucky Real Estate Remax Agent
Click Here To Know More About: Renovation D Website Renovation D By Sandy Bakst Why should I buy, instead of rent? Answer: You’ll love the feeling of having something that’s all yours – a Cincinnati home where your own personal style will tell the world who you are. A thriving vegetable garden in the backyard, a tiled entryway, a yellow […]