June, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

U.S. ‘secret war’ expands globally

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WASHINGTON — Beneath its commitment to soft-spoken diplomacy and beyond the combat zones of Afghanistan and Iraq, the Obama administration has significantly expanded a largely secret U.S. war against al-Qaida and other radical groups, according […] […]

Carradine’s widow files wrongful death suit in LA

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LOS ANGELES—David Carradine’s widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against a French company handling the actor’s last film, claiming it failed to provide proper services to protect him. The lawsuit is against MK2 S.A., […] […]

Keith Clarke’s post mortem reveals he was shot 20 times

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A post mortem conducted on businessman Keith Clarke, has revealed that he was shot 20 times during a recent operation conducted by the security forces on May 27. The report documented 20 entry wounds with […] […]

Congo shelter provides home for ‘forsaken children’

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GOMA, CONGO An eight-year-old girl is asked what she remembers about her mother. She squints as if to summon an image, then softly rubs her fingers along a visiting reporter’s arm and shakes her head. […] […]

Scientists solve mystery of resistant flu virus

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Scientists have worked out how the seasonal flu virus has become resistant to the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu and why these drug-resistant strains have spread explosively in the past two years. The H1N1 seasonal flu virus […] […]

British police seek answers over shooting rampage

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*Worst multiple shooting in Britain for 14 years, *Family row or work dispute among possible reasons, *Government will review UK gun laws Whitehaven, England – Police said on Thursday they may never be able to […] […]

Tobacco companies contest NY anti-smoking signs

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New York – New York City anti-smoking signs depicting a decaying tooth, diseased lungs and a damaged brain violate cigarette vendors’ free speech and should be removed, tobacco companies and retailers said in a lawsuit. […] […]

Record settlement for NY man framed by ‘Mafia cop’

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NEW YORK – The city on Thursday agreed to pay $9.9 million to an innocent man who spent 19 years behind bars after being framed by a notorious New York Police Department detective who doubled […] […]

Anti-fear drug ‘could help wipe painful memories

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The prospect of being able to take a pill to combat fear and anxiety has come a step closer, with a study showing that it is possible to overcome bad memories of painful situations with […] […]

Alleged gang associates asked to surrender

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THE Police High Command is appealing for 26 persons, believed to be affiliated to gangs in the Kingston Metropolitan Area, to turn themselves in. In a statement today the police said that their appeal came […] […]