Archive | 2008

Russians sentenced for 19 hate killings

Russians sentenced for 19 hate killings

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

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Posted in Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/26, World News0 Comments

Filipino wrecking machine set for UFC debut

Filipino wrecking machine set for UFC debut

That’s how Mark Munoz describes himself outside of the cage in a recent telephone interview with Northwest Asian Weekly.

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Posted in Sports, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

Angry Ford dealer blasts imports in controversial ads

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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Posted in Business, National News, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

Crime on the rise in the ID?

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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Posted in Community News, Features, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

Will milk companies pay up for making babies sick?

Will milk companies pay up for making babies sick?

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

Some festive cheer around the Northwest Asian Weekly/Seattle Chinese Post newsroom

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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Posted in Cultures, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

Turnaround time: Flagging Huskies get new coach

Turnaround time: Flagging Huskies get new coach

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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Posted in Community News, Profiles, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/261 Comment

Cantwell announces landmark partnership between Washington state and Chinese ports

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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Posted in Community News, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

Lend a hand: Volunteer with friendly nonprofit board

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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Posted in Briefs, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

American South sees more diversity

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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Posted in National News, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments

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