The Importance of AirBags and Seat Belts

Angel Sharum 4 years ago Region: Alabama

It has often been said that airbags save lives.  Unfortunately, some people learn this lesson first hand.  My brother was recently involved in an accident that almost cost him his life.  The EMS told him tha... more

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US Urged to Take Stronger Line on Human Rights in Uzebekistan

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Uzbekistan

Human rights activists in Uzbekistan say the United States should be taking a much tougher approach on human rights in the country. At the moment, they say, Tashkent is merely offering one-off, cosmetic concessions such as... more

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Diminishing Childhood

Shantanud 5 years ago Region: India

  There used to be a popular song with the words “Bachpan Ke Din Bhula Na Dena” which many of us loved to hum. That song, evoking nostalgia and angst for times and experiences of a long gone childhood m... more

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Occupied Territories : Stoning Neighbors - Hebron

Ground Report 5 years ago Region: Israel

- by btselem    In January 2007, B'Tselem launched "Shooting Back", a video advocacy project focusing on the Occupied Territories. We provide Palestinians living in high-conflict areas with video cameras... more

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Dacia general strike might affect Renault sales targets

Dumitru Florin 5 years ago Region: Romania

  The general strike that has been taking place at Renault's Romanian plant Automobile Dacia for more than two weeks now might affect the global sales targets of the Renault Group, French daily Les Echos reads, q... more

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President Pervez Musharrafconfers Military awards

Sami Mangi 5 years ago Region: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22: The President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf has conferred Military awards to the officers and men of Pakistan Armed Forces, said a Gazette Notification issued by Ministry of Defence here Saturday. ... more

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Betis Fights Back

Juan Arango 5 years ago Region: Spain

Club brass decided to take their suspension to the highest authority in the land.  Real Betis look to appeal their two-match stadium ban and loss to Athletic Bilbao this past weekend after Basque goalkeeper Armando wa... more

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President Sarkozy's new style presidency

J.N. PAQUET 5 years ago Region: France

As it is the custom in France, French president Nicolas Sarkozy attended the annual farming fair in Paris, last Saturday. An event widely appreciated by his predecessor, former president Jacques Chirac, who was very well k... more

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Paraguay: Ex-Pat Bloggers Share New Experiences

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: Paraguay

    by Muna Annahas         The way foreigners see Paraguay, what, and how they feel when they first arrive to Paraguay can be quite an interesting subject. Some stay for a short... more

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Era of enlightenment and enlightened moderation

Abdur Raziq 5 years ago Region: Pakistan

   President Abraham Lincoln had used federal troops to stop on going war between Southern and Eastern states of USA, and had succeeded in maintaining the unity of the US federation. General Yahya Khan did the s... more

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