Royal couple drawn to P.E.I. by Anne: report
Anne of Green Gables is being credited for bringing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Prince Edward Island this summer. More: continued here
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Mail service changes plan – The Star
Mail service changes planThe StarCHANGES are being made to Royal Mail delivery services in Chesterfield as part of a phased programme of alterations around the country. New delivery routes will be brought into operation in the town due to a decline in the amount of letters being … More: continued here
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Cain said food stamp program use up under Obama – PolitiFact
Cain said food stamp program use up under ObamaPolitiFact"Forty-seven million people on food stamps," Cain said. "That's 14 million more than when the current occupant of the White House took over." Food stamps? your PolitiFact Georgia scribes wondered. What's with Georgia Republicans and food stamps lately? … More: continued here
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NATO aircraft pound Tripoli; government says 3 dead, 150 injured
NATO aircraft launched more than a dozen strikes on the Libyan capital early Tuesday, and smoke could be seen rising from the area near Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s Bab-al-Azizia compound in Tripoli. More: continued here
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PhilPost features national martial art and sport ‘Arnis’ in stamps – Philippine Information Agency
PhilPost features national martial art and sport 'Arnis' in stampsPhilippine Information AgencyQUEZON CITY, 24 May (PIA) – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) recently released special stamps featuring the new National Martial Sport of the Philippines – 'Arnis.' According to PhilPost, the special stamp illustrates the movement and art … More: continued here
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Prosecutors detain Tymoshenko, but for how long?
Ukraine’s General Prosecutor’s Office has on May 24 temporarily detained Yulia Tymoshenko, the former Prime Minister and opposition leader, alleging that such a measure in the controversial investigations viewed by many as political persecution was necessary to complete an ongoing investigation into her. More: continued here
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Leader of Sen. Dave Hansen recall effortannounces plan to run for post
The man behind efforts to recall Sen. Dave Hansen now wants to replace him in office. More: continued here
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Many flights grounded as ash cloud reaches Britain
Airlines halted hundreds of flights on Tuesday after a plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland blew over Britain, even forcing US President Barack Obama to revise his travel plans. More: continued here
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Barnes & Noble selling Nooks for $99 on eBay – Engadget
Barnes & Noble selling Nooks for $99 on eBayEngadgetYou sell the old stuff on eBay, right? Well, B&N doesn't seem to have any better ideas than you as it's started offering its classic Nook e-reader for $99 on the online auction site, undercutting its own price by $50. This is the WiFi-only dual-screen …and more »…
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New VC of Kashmir University appointed
Srinagar, May 24 (PTI) Dr Talat Ahmad, a professor at the department of Geology in Delhi University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of University of Kashmir.A communique from the state Governor”s office today said the new VC is expected to take charge of the post early next week.He will be replacing Riyaz…