Jan 31
ONE could imagine the Pakistan’s military’s motto being ‘if you want peace, prepare for war’ — the idea being that if you’re heavily armed and ready to fight, you are (probably) less likely to be attacked. This is also the idea behind the equally contested notion of the efficacy of nuclear deterrence. Pakistan, for reasons …
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Jan 20
But, he said, “The capitalist system might do damage, sabotage.” Facing increasing sanctions over Iran’s alleged development of nuclear weapons, Ahmadinejad is calling on friendly heads of state this week in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. He was expected to meet with high-ranking government officials on the island, including President Raul Castro. U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, …
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Jan 14
ROC boosts Central American, Caribbean ties MOFA Minister Timothy Chin-tien Yang (right) wraps up his visit to Saint Lucia Jan. 8 with a meeting with Clenie Greer-Lacascade (second left), an official with Saint Lucia’s foreign ministry. (CNA) Publication Date：01/11/2012 Source： Taiwan Today By Rachel Chan Minister of Foreign Affairs Timothy Chin-tien Yang, currently visiting Central America …
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Dec 01
November 25, 2011 Christina CanartThe Observer Dateline: Story: Operation Christmas Child has been up and running in Carlyle and area for the past few weeks. you may have seen shoeboxes available throughout town or know of someone who is filling one, but regardless, the red and green boxes are being taken home to be filled …
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Nov 29
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 2, 2011 – Several High Point University students in the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity recently had the opportunity of a lifetime during their recent fall break – they traveled to Nicaragua as part of HPU’s Alternative Fall break Program.the group, which included 15 students and two advisers, traveled to Isle …
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Nov 18
This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Crown Jewels – following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 a new set of state regalia was created for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 to replicate the original set disposed of by Oliver Cromwell. Today, the Crown Jewels are exhibited at the Tower …
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Nov 17
The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that it will increase the price of stamps to 45 cents early next year. The 1-cent increase is the first price change for first-class mail stamps in more than two and a half years. The U.S. Postal Service will increase the price of stamps by a penny early next …
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Nov 06
A week today sees the launch of the Government’s flagship new children’s saving scheme, the Junior ISA. but with only a handful of High Street banks jumping on board, parents have little choice on products. Chancellor George Osborne launched the products to a fanfare in March, offering parents the opportunity to save up to If …
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