Israel claims to have stopped Iranian arms ship

Breaking Tweets 2 weeks ago Region: Israel

 Per BBC, the Israeli Navy has seized a ship reportedly headed by Iran carrying weapons disguised as civilian cargo, yet Iran has denied the allegations. The Israeli Navy has reported that the arms ship was on its wa... more

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UN concerned over Nepal's peace process

Mohan Nepali 2 weeks ago 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 N... more

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Disabled boy makes a living despite his deformity

Picincu Andra 11 months ago Region: India

A 20-year-old disabled boy, Nilesh Shikre in Susegado (leisurely-paced) Goa starts everyday at 5.30 p.m to deliver newspapers from his bicycle to Goan households, in order to make a living. Every morning, his way begins f... more

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Should Sher Bahadur Deuba instigate anti-peace process entrepreneurs?

Mohan Nepali a year ago Region: Nepal

Senior Nepali Congress leader and ex-Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his view that it would be irrational to assist Maoists to draft a new constitution in Nepal. Does Sher Bahadur Deuba still possess a regr... more

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Craig Dietz, Man with No Arms or Legs, Participates in Triathlon

Ground Report a year ago Region: Pennsylvania

Craig Dietz and 2 friends, Jim and Ned, participated in Pittsburgh's Triathlon this past Sunday.  For Jim and Ned, who biked and ran respectively, the event was a challenge, but in a much different way than it was for... more

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China: Netizens Defend Zimbabwe Arms Sales

Global Voices a year ago Region: China

by John Kennedy As the post-election crisis looms in Zimbabwe and Mugabe clings to power, the fate of the vessel holding the latest arms shipment from China remains unclear. Sightings of armed uniformed Chinese soldiers i... more

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Iran's hard-headed attitude threatens world peace

Al Jeratso 2 years ago Region: Islamic Republic of Iran

  Iran appears reluctant to abide by the United Nations call to stop its nuclear enrichment program. This only goes to show that Iran doesn't understand why he is a member of the United Nations owing to its hard... more

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Lessons From The Road.

Larry Miller 8 months ago Region: United States

During our travels throughout the Western US during the summer of 2008, we met a lot of people.  Every new acquaintance was a learning experience for us, and hopefully, we were the same for them.  Some of those w... more

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Organic Kiwis and Sailboats.

Larry Miller 8 months ago Region: United States

Last time we were in Live Oak CA.  The fires in California were intense, with approximately 1000 burning at any one time.  Few of the fires had been extinguished, some had been contained and many, many more were ... more

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WOOFing, On The Road...Day Two

Larry Miller 8 months ago Region: United States

Driving Through Nevada and to Portola, CA The next day was another marathon drive, road construction and smoke from fires in California.  The farther north we went, the smokier it got.  The day wore on, th... more

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