Clashes lead UN to pull staff from Sudan oil area
                   
iht.com     May 16, 2008            

The United Nations said Thursday it had evacuated 250 civilian staff from the town of Abyei following three days of clashes in the oil-rich region between Sudan's army and former southern rebels. Abyei lies just north of the disputed boundary line between north and south Sudan, which fought a... [read full story]                

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Cultural shows, fireworks mark heritage listing joy

thestar.com.my     1 hr ago          

GEORGE TOWN: A dazzling display of cultural performances and glittering fireworks heralded the official declaration of George Town as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Thousands turned up at the Esplanade to witness the historic...                

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Call to review ‘zero fare’ ads

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KUALA LUMPUR: Advertisements on “zero fare” are misleading and should be banned, said the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta). “There is no such thing as 'zero fare'. This means that customers don't have to...                

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Seal skin ban bad news for sporran makers

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 26 (UPI) -- A proposed European Union ban on seal skin could be bad news for Scottish manufacturers of sporrans, the traditional pouch worn with the kilt. About 90 percent of sporrans are made of seal...                

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Iraq war's total cost nearing Vietnam's price tag

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The total cost of the Iraq war is approaching the Vietnam War's expense, a congressional report estimates, while spending for military operations after 9/11 has exceeded it.The new report by the Congressional Research Service...                

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