Beijing launches three new subway sections By Xu Wei China Daily BEIJING – Three new subway lines, including one new subway line and two line extensions, began trial operation on Saturday afternoon. The three subway lines are subway Line 9 and extensions to the existing Line 8 and Line 15. The opening of the three […]
January 1, 2012
Maximum Marijuana possession penalties for selected amounts, by state
Maximum Marijuana possession penalties for selected amounts, by state United States Marijuana possession arrest rates by state and race (2006) White Black Other State Arrest Rate Pct. Arrest Rate Pct. Arrest Rate Pct. Alabama 145.66 39% 622.12 61% 50.91 0% Alaska 117.77 70% 228.98 8% 173.52 22% Arizona 247.64 85% 628.67 10% 175.87 […]
January 1, 2012
Nigeria’s president declares state of emergency in parts of country after recent attacks
Nigeria’s president declares state of emergency in parts of country after recent sect attacks By Felix Onuah and Tim Cocks Reuters ABUJA- Coming nearly a week after radical sect Boko Haram set off a series of bombs across Nigeria on Christmas Day, including one at a church that killed at least 37 people and wounded […]
January 1, 2012
Preliminary magnitude 7.0 quake hits Japan, no tsunami warning
Preliminary magnitude 7.0 quake hits Japan, no tsunami warning Associated Press TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 earthquake hit off the shores of Japan’s southern Pacific island. The Meteorological Agency says the offshore quake Sunday struck about 370 kilometers (230 miles) below the sea surface. The agency said there was […]
December 31, 2011
Video: President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign manager shows maps to win 270 electoral votes
Video: President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign manager shows maps to win 270 electoral votes
December 31, 2011
Sydney, Australia welcomes 2012 with a spectacular fireworks display
Sydney, Australia welcomes 2012 with a spectacular fireworks display
December 30, 2011
Construction of World’s Largest Telescope Begins in 2012
Construction of World’s Largest Telescope Begins in 2012 By SPACE.com The European Southern Observatory’s plan to begin construction of the world’s largest telescope — the European Extremely Large Telescope — will take a big step forward in 2012 now that early funding for the project has been secured. The European Southern Observatory […]
December 29, 2011
South African President Jacob Zuma invited Kenya’s Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his deputy Uhuru Kenyatta for centenary celebrations of the African National Congress (ANC)
Raila, Uhuru invited to ANC celebrations By Peter Orengo The Standard South African President Jacob Zuma has invited Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his deputy Uhuru Kenyatta for centenary celebrations of the African National Congress (ANC) party in South Africa. Raila’s director of communications Denis Onyango Thursday confirmed that the PM, who is ODM party […]
December 29, 2011
US finalizes $30 billion deal for F-15SA fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
US finalizes deal to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia; part of effort to contain threats from Iran By Associated Press HONOLULU — The sale of $30 billion worth of F-15SA fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has been finalized, boosting the military strength of a key U.S. ally in the Middle East to help counter Iran, […]
December 29, 2011
Michael Jordan is engaged
Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is engaged The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE- One of Charlotte’s most eligible bachelors is now engaged, NBC NewsChannel 36 Charlotte has learned. Charlotte Bobcats majority owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan got engaged over the Christmas holiday, a Jordan spokeswoman first confirmed to WCNC Thursday afternoon. Several celebrity gossip websites […]
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