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Republicans Sweep Dobbs Ferry Election
Region: New York
The candidates running on the Republican line swept the incumbent Democrats from power on Tuesday. Hartley Connett, Cathy Kay, Vic Golio and Sean Horsfield rode an unexpected surge in Republican goodwill to victory and secured a majority on the Village Board. The election ends two short years of Democratic control of Village Hall. Calling their candidates Republicans will anger certain Dem... more
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Pakistan continuously making attempt to forment violence in JK since 1947:Azad
Region: India
Kathua(J&K), November 05 (Vijay Kumar Malla)) – Indian Union Minister for Health and Medical Education, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad said that since 1947 Pakistan had been continuously making attempt to forment violence and initiate wars in 1965, 1971 as well as in Kargil in 1999. The infiltrators during last 20 years were always patronized by Pakistan to enter in our territory and kill randomly not only ... more
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Reports and Photos of Abid Hassan Minto addresses in UK (Bradford, Birmingham, Leicester and London)
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Dear All It is to inform you that major newspapers coverage and photos of Progressive Intellectual and Politician of Pakistan Abid Hassan Minto’s visit to UK and addresses ad Bradford, Birmingham, Leicester and London are published by the host organisation “South Asian Peoples Forum UK” on a dedicated site for the visit. All reports and photos can be seen on the following: http://minto.sapfonline.or... more
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Maoist Back in Action in Nepal
Region: NepalKathmandu, November 4, 2009: From early morning the situation in and around the valley was tensed with high security alert and police personnel running around the valley. The recent declaration of agitation to block the valley and to withhold operations in major administrative wings of government has tensed the situation among public and the government. The high priority areas around Singha Durbar (the main Admini... more
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UN concerned over Nepal's peace process
Region: Nepal
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) today strongly urged Nepali political forces, including those in government, to ensure that human rights of all individuals are protected. It has called on both Nepal government and Maoist protesters not to resort to any violence since it may jeopardize the very peace process going on since 2006. The OHCHR expressed its concern on the likelihood of violence i... more
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New Mexico To See a Tax Increase
Region: New MexicoIn addition to closing state parks and slashing the education budget for 2010, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is planning on having a tax increase, as well. In an interview, Richardson told the press a tax increase is "inevitable," and that, while he is not certain which plans will be approved by the Legislation, he is certain people will be paying even higher state tax rates in the coming years. The problem i... more
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New Mexico May Close State Parks
Region: New MexicoBecause of budget cuts and funding shortages across the board, the state of New Mexico may be closing state parks to save money. This will affect many residents of New Mexico, for both those who rely on the salary paid to them by the state for working in parks, and for those who work in food service or hospitality and rely on tip money from tourists. Especially hurt will be the village of Ruidoso, which relies on rev... more
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Status of Stop & Shop and Parking Garage in Dobbs Ferry
Region: New York
During the course of the campaign, voters have frequently asked us about the status of various matters that have been or will be presented to the Village Board. The following are two of these questions. What is happening with Stop & Shop? How big will it be and will Estherwood Avenue still be open? On Tuesday, October 13, prior to the Board of Trustee’s meeting, a joint Planning Board and... more
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Dobbs Ferry Election Nov. 3 - Vote Democratic
Region: New York
Dear Friends and Neighbors Election Day is on Tuesday. Please come out and vote for David Koenigsberg for Mayor and Re-Elect Fred Broda, Paula Dambroff and Teresa Walsh for Trustee. During the campaign, our opponents have made some claims about our record. Don't believe what they say. Village-School District Relations The Dobbs Ferry-Republican Party candidates have made some noises about m... more
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Kidnapped Irish Priest Fr. Sinnott: Video released kidnappers seek $2M ransom
Region: PhilippinesA video has been released with a kidnapping Irish Priest appealing for help from the Irish and Philippine governments. In the video which in local terms is often part of proof of life demands on the part of negotiators shows the 79yr old Priest reading a newspaper and then talking to the camera asking for help to secure his release. Father Sinnott,, who was kidnapped from his Columban missionary fathers, 'Missio... more
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