 Germany seeks permit to explore Madagascan sea bed for minerals
The licence costs $500 000 dollars and would secure Germany exclusive access for at least 15 years to about 10 000 square kilometres southeast of Madagascar,... (photo: IRIN News) Mail Guardian South Africa
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 Food for millions at risk
HOGA ISLAND, Indonesia — He sat shirtless on his thin bamboo floor in a home built on posts rising out of the Banda Sea. Tadi had just returned in his dugout canoe... (photo: WN / RTayco) Fresno Bee
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 A culture at war with God!
“Your God of Leviticus (and of the whole Bible) is clearly a sinful homophobic bigot. He should repent of his sinful homophobia. …” – the late radical... (photo: UN / Marco Dormino) WorldNetDaily
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 Santa tracker 2013: Where is Santa now? NORAD began tracking Santa Claus Sunday
NORAD began tracking Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 1, the defense agency reported Sunday. Click here for an updated story. It's nearly Christmas Eve in the South Pacific.... (photo: Creative Commons / Massimilianogalardi) The Examiner
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 The best cruises for 2014
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 Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa
INVESTMENT interest has grown in Africa’s frontier markets this year and the region is set to become a key battleground for the luxury goods industry. A glut of oil, gas... (photo: WN / Periasamy) Business Day
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 Pacifying the Pacific with Dire Results
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling The U.S.'s role in trying to pacify and transform the Pacific Ocean into an "American Lake"(1) is being challenged by... (photo: US Navy / MCS3 Kole E. Carpenter) WorldNews.com
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 Test captain Michael Clarke thought he would be dropped as captain if his team lost ...
The contest over Clarke's public image seems never-ending. Photo: Getty Images It's not really in Michael Clarke to look down in the dumps, but in August at the Marriott... (photo: AP / Tertius Pickard) Canberra Times
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 Obama Commutes Sentences Of 8 People Convicted Of Drug Crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is commuting the sentences of eight people he said were serving unduly harsh sentences for drug crimes. Obama has commuted only... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Huffington Post
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 Plastic banknotes to start in 2016, Bank of England says
Plastic banknotes that can survive a spin in the washing machine are to be brought into circulation by the Bank of England in 2016. The Bank argues that the polymer notes... (photo: AP / Chris Ratcliffe) BBC News
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 California groups report strategies, challenges of plugging Obamacare
Freebies and refreshments were effective enticement tools. Wordy brochures and door hangers didn’t work as well. Common themes emerged among the nonprofits, labor... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Fresno Bee
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 Japan invests in new military kit as China row simmers
TOKYO: Japan announced Tuesday it will buy stealth fighters, drones and submarines as part of a splurge on military hardware that will beef up defence of far-flung... (photo: AP / Bryan van der Beek) New Straits/Business Times
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 U.S. takes aim at China, ups naval aid to southeast Asia
Matthew Lee Associated Press Comments Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a joint press conference with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi Dec.... (photo: US DoS) Detroit news
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 US boosts maritime security aid to Vietnam
The United States will boost maritime security assistance to China's smaller neighbors amid rising tensions over disputed territories in the South China Sea, U.S.... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant) STL Today
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 Will the Real Invasive Species Please Stand Upright
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling Dropping cargo meant to kill invasive species will only lead to more environmental predicaments. But try telling this to... (photo: Creative Commons / Magnus Manske) WorldNews.com
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 Climate Change This Week: Sudden Surprises, Cheap Wind, and More!
Gradual Climate Shifts Could Have Sudden Impacts says the US National Research Council, reports Brian Kahn at Climate Central. Abrupt shifts in the climate have already... (photo: European Community / EC) Huffington Post
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 Elle Macpherson accused of helping to cover husband's role in fatal helicopter crash
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 SPORTING KANSAS CITY CLAIMS MLS TITLE IN SHOOTOUT
Aurelien Collin scored the equalizer in the second half of the MLS Cup in Kansas City, Kan., then drove home the deciding penalty kick to give Sporting Kansas City a... (photo: Creative Commons / Starfive) U~T San Diego
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 Cook Islands: The 33-year airport serenade
If you've ever travelled by plane to the Cook Islands, there is a very good chance that you've come across Jake Numanga. You've probably never heard of... (photo: Creative Commons / Steve Cadman) BBC News
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 Hundreds killed in Central African Republic violence
Tweet Bangui, Dec 7 (IANS) At least 300 people have been killed in two days of violence in the capital city of the Central African Republic, the Red Cross has said. The... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay) Newstrack India
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