MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s president said on Monday, Dec. 29, that he is resigning as the head of his country’s
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Somalia’s president to quit after 4 years in power
Posted on 31 December 2008.
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Puget Sound Blood Center needs your help – Blood supply drops 20 percent due to weather
Posted on 31 December 2008.
In the wake of snowy weather, Western Washington’s blood supply has lost 20 percent of its inventory — 1,000 units of blood.
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Novel about ‘intentional loser’ good for laughs but little else
Posted on 31 December 2008.
In Yoo’s second novel, “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before,” he writes, “It’s like a rule that love stories have to end badly, and ours
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WB shrouds ‘Dark Knight’ from Chinese audiences
Posted on 31 December 2008.
Warner Bros. decided not to release the film in China — or even submit it for censors’ approval — because of “prerelease conditions”
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No clear winner in Kashmir election, officials say
Posted on 31 December 2008.
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Kashmir’s first election since a wave of deadly protests against Indian rule swept through the disputed region has resulted
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‘Gran Torino’ falls short on depiction of Hmong
Posted on 31 December 2008.
The Internet Movie Database, with listings for roughly 755,000 films and TV shows, lists only four movies featuring the Hmong language.
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Vietnamese teacher stands alone against corruption
Posted on 31 December 2008.
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The thugs came after dark, as Viet Khoa Do and his family were getting ready for bed.
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Japanese welcome a new year with Hatsumoude
Posted on 31 December 2008.
Watching the fireworks at the Space Needle is not the only way to celebrate the new year. A temple in Redmond, known as
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Bangladeshis vote for first time in 7 years
Posted on 31 December 2008.
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Security forces lined the streets Monday, Dec. 29, as Bangladesh voted in its first election
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Aug. 8: The Summer Games open, Michael Phelps makes history
Posted on 31 December 2008.
The Games opened in Beijing with 14,000 performers and 91,000 spectators in the Bird’s Nest Stadium. Dancing, music,
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