Archive for sierpień, 2010

Somali government claims to contain Islamist rebels’ offensive

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

The Somali government claimed on Thursday that they have contained an offensive by extremist rebels that had been

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What do new passports say about the UK?

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

Historic images of Britain feature in the pages of the redesigned UK passport. Experts in design and national identity give their reactions.

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Kenya jails Chinese national in ivory smuggling case

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

Kenya authorities have sentenced a Chinese national to 18 months in prison for possession of illegal ivory, the country’s wildlife service said.

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The Magnificent James Allen Engagement Rings

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com has set a new standard when it comes to buying diamond engagement rings. Through the development of never-before-seen technology, James Allen has found a way to recreate the magic of shopping for fine jewelry. In fact, their new site makes it so easy and convenient to buy engagement rings that other e-commerce businesses have started to take notes.

The trouble with buying a diamond ring online has always boiled down to one simple detail: it is difficult to make such a huge decision without actually holding the ring in your hand. Despite the fact that purchasing online is comfortable and significantly better priced, people go to jewelry stores to see if an engagement ring “feels” right. Recreating that experience has been near impossible before James Allen launched their immersive 3HD Player™.

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Arrests made at U2 gig in Russia

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

U2’s first concert in Russia is marred by police arrests of activists from human rights group Amnesty International before the gig began.

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Developer fails in flats case

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

A man who had agreed to buy a flat in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter cannot be forced to honour the contract as he has no money, the High Court rules.

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Nazi ballerina ’stole war plan’

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

A glamorous German spy may have been responsible for one of the biggest defeats suffered by allied forces during WW2, newly released MI5 files show.

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Deep rescue

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

The challenge ahead to reach trapped Chile miners

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Revolving gold statue of Turkmen leader bites dust

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

A giant arch topped by a gold-plated statue of Turkmenistan’s late leader, Saparmurat Niyazov, is being removed from central Ashgabat.

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Coppola to receive lifetime Oscar

czwartek, sierpień 26th, 2010

Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Oscars.

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