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Motorcycle gangs damage Danish reputation for peace

Motorcycle clubs and ethnic minority gangs have been engaging in gang-related violence in Denmark and Sweden. Authorities in both countries have had talks over the long-simmering gang tensions, which have recently resulted in shooting incidents. Economic woes and resentment over … Continue reading

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UN racism conference adopts final declaration

All but 10 of the 192 UN member states adopted by consensus Tuesday a declaration at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva calling for protecting vulnerable people and fighting against racism, discrimination and intolerance. The second day of the conference … Continue reading

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Intl UNDP, UNFPA officials to visit Nepal

A joint team of executive board members of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is scheduled to arrive here in Nepal for a week-long visit on Saturday. The representatives from various countries including Angola, Azerbaijan, … Continue reading

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Robot being readied for first lunar construction project

Researchers are readying a robot with the help of an artist to place a little red cottage on the moon, as a symbol of what humankind can achieve. The goal is for the robot named Roony, to be able to … Continue reading

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INGOs to better kids’ woes

KATHMANDU, April 2 – Save the Children and other international organisations working in Nepal unified on Wednesday with the aim to make a greater impact in the child sector in the country by jointly creating a single voice for children … Continue reading

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Germany to act on British bishop who denies Holocaust took place

Friday 23rd January, 2009   A British bishop who this week said there were no gas chambers used by Germany during the second World War, and said the number of Jews killed was only 5% of what was estimated by historians, … Continue reading

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Envoys urge Hasina, Zia to work ‘shoulder to shoulder’

Wednesday 12th November, 2008   (IANS) Bangladesh’s former prime ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina must work ‘shoulder to shoulder’ for the Dec 18 polls and for the betterment of the country, the envoys of three European nations have said. The … Continue reading

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Fake penis under attack for staying limp

Prosthetic penises that will be supplied free to eligible transsexual men next year are under attack for staying limp. Authorities justified funding fake penises for aesthetic reasons rather than functionality because rules forbid expenditure on ‘sexual aids,’ according to an … Continue reading

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Nepal records highest tourist arrivals in eight years

(IANS) Nepal, regarded a Shangri-La for holiday makers with its Himalayan ranges, assortment of religious shrines and network of casinos, has recorded the highest tourist arrivals in eight years. According to the Nepal Tourism Board Monday, figures released by the … Continue reading

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Inter Milan get 3-2 win over minnows Reggina

Sunday 2nd November, 2008   (IANS) Champions Inter Milan took the lead in the Italian Serie A Saturday as an injury-time goal from defender Ramiro Cordoba gave them a 3-2 win over minnows Reggina in a pulsating game that opened the … Continue reading

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