Thursday, December 27, 2007

Communal clashes and violence rocks India

Communal clashes rock Indian statePolice are seeking to enforce a curfewin the affected areas [EPA]A curfew has been imposed in parts of the eastern Indian state of Orissa after a man was killed and 30 others injured in fighting between Hindus and Christians.

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Friday, November 16, 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

90 Indians facing prosecution in Dubai

DUBAI: Authorities here have released most of the 4,500 Asian workers detained after their protests for higher wages turned violent on Saturday. However, 159 workers, including 90 Indians, are facing prosecution as they have been accused of direct involvement in the violence.

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Sunday, October 21, 2007

Photos: Stylish new phones from Nokia - CNET News.com

Scheduled for release in the fall, Nokia's two newest phones are aimed at consumers who want 3G and GSM compatibility.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Investigator: Corruption Is 'Rampant' in Iraqi Government

A former top Iraqi corruption investigator told a House committee today that corruption is 'rampant' in the Iraqi government -- costing the country's treasury as much as $18 billion during the past three years -- and is growing steadily worse amid violence and intimidation directed at officials...

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Sunday, September 30, 2007

Amgen Laying Off Hundreds at HQ

The job cuts Amgen announced last month are beginning to take shape. The biotech giant will lay off 675 people at its California headquarters, the LA Daily News reports, with some 800 additional layoffs around the country and in Puerto Rico. About 700 employees have agreed to take buyouts, and some positions will be trimmed […]

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