Mass panic as Zimbabwean officials fake air crash

Thursday, August 5, 2010 Today, Zimbabwean officials informed the media that an Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767 aircraft carrying 250 people had crashed at Harare International Airport, before they announced the reports were false and the incident had in fact been a drill to simulate the occurrence of such an event. Initial reports suggested that a …

News briefs:June 16, 2010

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Australian PM announces $1.8 billion mental health plan

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced a five year plan costing AU$1.8 billion to address issues with the country’s mental health system. The plan follows a commitment made at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in February. The federal government will improve access to clinical and health services, increase …

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News briefs:August 3, 2010

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News International offers £3 million phone-hacking settlement to family of murder victim

Thursday, September 22, 2011 The family of murdered UK thirteen-year-old Milly Dowler, whose phone was hacked by journalists of the News of the World, have been offered £3 million compensation by Rupert Murdoch’s News International, in settlement negotiations currently under way. UK newspaper The Guardian revealed the phone hacking earlier this year. After Dowler was …

Is Restorative Dentistry A Good Option For You?

byAlma Abell Do you have unsightly missing teeth or other dental health problems? Often, people are plagued with dental problems that are not always completely fixed with traditional dentistry such as cleanings and cavity fillings. When cases like these arise, Restorative Dentistry In Panama City FL can be a great option to return your dental …

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik sentenced to four years in prison

Thursday, February 18, 2010 File:At the Landfill.jpg Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik was sentenced to four years in prison and three years of supervised release on Thursday after pleading guilty to eight felony charges. Among these were tax fraud and lying to Bush administration officials during his unsuccessful nomination for US Secretary …

Australian MPs suggest Australia and New Zealand unification

Wednesday, December 6, 2006 A committee of Australian MPs have suggested that Australia and New Zealand become a single nation in the future. The suggestion follows an investigation into harmonising the countries’ legal systems. The two countries are separated by 1900 km (1200 miles) of sea. Australia has a population of 20 million, while New …