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Russian opposition stage walkout, blame Putin, Medvedev

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian opposition parties walked out of parliament on Wednesday in a rare act of protest against disputed regional elections, with the Communist Party blaming Vladimir Putin for an unworkable system of governance. Walkout leaders demanded a meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev and a recount of votes after independent observers said nationwide mayoral, regional and district elections on Sunday were rigged and turnout was much lower than reported. In the vote, the United Russia party -- backed by Medvedev and nominally led by Prime Minister Putin --...


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Memorial Held For UN Staff Killed In Haiti Earthquake by admin

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Mar. 10, 2010: United Nations staff and family members of the 101 personnel who perished in the Haiti earthquake are gathering in New York today for a ceremony to honor the victims and to commemorate the single greatest loss the world body has suffered in its history. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be among those addressing the gathering, which will also be attended by senior officials, representatives of Member States, and colleagues from the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The 7.0-magnitude quake which struck the country on 12 January, affecting one third of Haiti`s 9-million strong population brought down the Christopher Hotel, which... Read more »



Business

Management change for Payma$ter – Jamaica Gleaner


Jamaica Gleaner
Management change for Payma$ter
Jamaica Gleaner
Plans for Paymaster to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange are not immediate, the CEO noted. "This year the company is more focused on putting in an ...


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Copa Latina Opening Ceremonies – OurSports Central (press release)


Copa Latina Opening Ceremonies
OurSports Central (press release)
Copa Latina is America's most prestigious amateur soccer tournament, representing more than 20 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.


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See some of the stops on an itinerary for Jewish travelers. – Wall Street Journal


Wall Street Journal
See some of the stops on an itinerary for Jewish travelers.
Wall Street Journal
a diner shouted as reggae music crackled in the background. "Yeah, mon," she said. Ainsley Henriques, an energetic 70-year-old who organized the conference, ...

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