Archive for August, 2009
Depressed teens ‘face adult risk’
Posted by Newspapers Today in Health on August 31st, 2009
Teenagers who have minor depression are at a significantly higher risk of a range of mental health problems in later life, a US study suggests.
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Published on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:15:37 GMT
Libya to mark Gaddafi anniversary
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on August 31st, 2009
Libya begins celebrations to mark 40 years since Colonel Muammar Gaddafi seized power, but Western leaders stay away.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:01:05 GMT
Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Agency Charges 16 Sacked Bank Executives
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on August 31st, 2009
Femi Babafemi, spokesman for Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says a judge ordered the accused jailed until Friday when he shall consider their request for bail
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:23:27 +0200
Libya Celebrates 40 Years of Gaddafi Rule
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on August 31st, 2009
The main streets of the capital, Tripoli have reportedly been cleaned up and decorated with green flags and giant posters of Gaddafi dressed in flamboyant uniforms.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:29:27 +0200
Heavy Military Presence in Gabon’s Capital, Libreville
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on August 31st, 2009
There was a heavy military presence in some parts of the capital reportedly to prevent any anticipated riots.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:17:25 +0200
‘More growth’ for China factories
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on August 31st, 2009
China’s manufacturing sector continued to recover in August, two separate monthly surveys indicate.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:46:09 GMT
Award for jailed S Lankan editor
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on August 31st, 2009
A Sri Lankan Tamil journalist sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday gets an international award for ethical journalism.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:08:14 GMT
India diarrhoea outbreak kills 26
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on August 31st, 2009
An outbreak of diarrhoea in the eastern Indian state of Orissa claims 26 lives, the state health minister says.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:38:52 GMT
Two Koreas resume border traffic
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on August 31st, 2009
The heavily guarded border dividing North and South Korea reopens for regular traffic, after months of tension.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:46:10 GMT
Samoa road change plea rejected
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on August 31st, 2009
Protesters in Samoa lose a legal bid to stop a change in road rules that will force motorists to drive on the left.
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Published on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:27:39 GMT
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