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US Legislators want new tax to pay for war in Afghanistan

The war in Afghanistan is in its eighth year and has costed hundreds of billions of dollars but now Democratic lawmakers want a new surtax to pay for the war.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics

European Union President, Foreign Policy Chief selected

After weeks of speculation on who the top front-runners were for the top two posts in the European Union, officials made their final decision on who would be its President and Foreign Policy Chief.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World

More Robots Being Sent To Afghanistan To Defeat Roadside Bombs

The number of portable robots deployed in Afghanistan is set to increase with the British Ministry of Defence ordering devices that can operate in caves, courtyards and which can help dismantle Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Nov 20, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World

Norwegian scientists discover more virulent H1N1 mutation

Norwegian scientists working with H1N1 swine flu samples have discovered a mutated form of the virus and have expressed concerns over the highly virulent nature of the newly discovered strain.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in Health

Obama administration urges oversight of U.S. Light Rail Systems

The Obama administration will propose oversight of the nations light-rail and subway systems, suggesting state agencies have been negligent in ensuring passenger safety.
Nov 20, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Travel

Pacquiao-Cotto Does 1.25 Million PPV Buys

This just in from a press release sent to Digital Journal from the producers of HBO -- the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto match generated 1.25 million pay-per-view buys.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Jay Hova in Sports

Secret CIA Interrogation Site Revealed in Lithuania

The location of a secret site allegedly used by the CIA to interrogate suspects has been revealed near the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. The site is reportedly one of eight such secret centres around the world.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World - 2 comments

Old 'Geezer' One Step Faster than the Coppers

The FBI is hunting an elderly man who is said to have robbed five banks in California in the last three months. The man has been nicknamed the Geezer Bandit because police estimate him to be in his seventies.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Crime

World's top military leaders to meet in Nova Scotia

Canada will play host to the world's most powerful military figures this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss global security, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in World

Contraceptives, not Slaughterhouse: Bison get birth control shots

Officials with the Catalina Island Conservancy announced that beginning immediately they will begin injecting female bison with birth control delivered by dart gun to control the herd and insure their health and well-being.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Sandy Sand in Science
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