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Archives for August, 2011

Storm kills five at Belgian rock fest

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=114019281&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK A violent storm that lashed an outdoor rock music festival in northern Belgium killed five people, Hasselt mayor Hilde Claes said Friday….

Evolution, climate change: Perry not shy on views

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113998497&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Texas governor Rick Perry has said that evolution is a "theory" with "some gaps" — the latest in a string of comments indicating he will not temper his conservative views for his White House bid….

China satellite aborts mission after ‘malfunction’

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113949906&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK An "experimental" satellite launched by China failed to reach its designated orbit after its rocket malfunctioned, according to state media….

Cape Verde presidential hopefuls in televised debate

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113658337&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Cape Verde's citizens said Thursday that the country's presidential candidates in a televised debate ahead of this weekend's election failed to address unemployment and the economic crisis….

Humans may be to to blame for shark attacks: experts

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113550898&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK An apparent increase in shark attacks may well have a human cause, with low-cost air travel but also over-fishing and possibly global warming among the hidden suspects, say experts….

Philippines holds three for turtle trafficking

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113244634&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Philippine police arrested three people for allegedly trafficking in some of the world's rarest and least known turtles, officials said Thursday….

FBI probes threats against Syrians in US: dissidents

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=113147203&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK The FBI is investigating allegations that Syria is intimidating and threatening dissidents in the United States, according to US-based Syrians who say federal agents have questioned them….

US moral authority undercut by war on terror

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=112049625&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK The 9/11 attacks prompted an outpouring of international sympathy and support for the United States, but Washington's subsequent "war on terror" undercut the superpower's moral authority….

Greenpeace hands Rainbow Warrior to Bangladesh

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=112037378&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Environmental campaign group Greenpeace on Tuesday handed over its iconic protest ship Rainbow Warrior II to a Bangladeshi charity which will turn it into a floating hospital….

China’s premier-in-waiting arrives in Hong Kong

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=112007712&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK China's Vice Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Hong Kong as he looks to showcase himself ahead of a key leadership reshuffle in Beijing next year, and soothe tense relations with city officials….