By Paul Sonne
The Associated Press
MOSCOW (AP) — Seven young men who murdered 19 people in a series of hate crimes were sentenced to prison Monday, Dec. 15, amid a
Archive | 2008
Russians sentenced for 19 hate killings
Posted on 20 December 2008.
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Filipino wrecking machine set for UFC debut
Posted on 20 December 2008.
That’s how Mark Munoz describes himself outside of the cage in a recent telephone interview with Northwest Asian Weekly.
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Angry Ford dealer blasts imports in controversial ads
Posted on 20 December 2008.
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) — A Ford dealer, angered over the proposed bailout of U.S. automakers, blames the nation’s sour economy on Congress and criticized buyers
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Crime on the rise in the ID?
Posted on 20 December 2008.
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, members of several International District businesses met with a handful of officers from the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to discuss
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Will milk companies pay up for making babies sick?
Posted on 20 December 2008.
BEIJING (AP) — Some Chinese dairy companies will likely have to pay for a compensation plan being prepared by the government for familie
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Some festive cheer around the Northwest Asian Weekly/Seattle Chinese Post newsroom
Posted on 20 December 2008.
Both newspapers thought it would be fun to participate in a holiday decorating contest to make the newsroom feel more like home.
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Turnaround time: Flagging Huskies get new coach
Posted on 20 December 2008.
Steve Sarkisian is the new head coach of the Washington Huskies. He will be succeeding Tyrone Willingham, whose 4-year tenure
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Cantwell announces landmark partnership between Washington state and Chinese ports
Posted on 20 December 2008.
On the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
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Lend a hand: Volunteer with friendly nonprofit board
Posted on 20 December 2008.
Its mission is “to empower” Vietnamese Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young leaders.”
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American South sees more diversity
Posted on 20 December 2008.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recent U.S. Census numbers show Nashville’s suburbs have become dramatically more diverse over the last seven years.
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International students hurt by financial crisis
Posted on 20 December 2008.
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — When the financial crisis hit the United States in September, it caused many Americans to panic. What most didn’t realize — but what is all too clear
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Happy good eating! The importance of tradition in food
Posted on 20 December 2008.
My mom banned turkey from our Christmas table this year. The reason why is because she doesn’t want to buy a vat of peanut oil or
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Taiwan, China launch direct shipping, air links
Posted on 20 December 2008.
KEELUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese jetliners and cargo ships left Monday, Dec. 15 for China to open a new era of direct air and shipping services with the mainland
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New Thai PM faces deep divisions, poor economy
Posted on 20 December 2008.
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand’s new prime minister faces the difficult task of unifying a country torn apart by months of violent anti-government protests — demonstrations that battered the key tourism industry just as the global economy was slipping into its worst crisis in decades.
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Protester killed during voting in Indian Kashmir
Posted on 20 December 2008.
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Voters cast their ballots in the fifth phase of state elections in Indian Kashmir on Saturday, Aug. 13, as scattered clashes between protesters and government forces left one person dead.
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1994: Deep thoughts for the holidays
Posted on 20 December 2008.
One story starts with a woman looking for Jesus. She failed to find him and in her disappointment, she gave all her possessions to children.
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