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US ‘cannot fail in Iraq’WASHINGTON — Robert Gates assumed the helm at the Defence Department yesterday, warning that failure in Iraq would be a “calamity” — Page 14Hope fading for climbersHOOD RIVER, Oregon — Two climbers missing on Mount Hood may ...
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NEW YORK (AP) Financial services company Assured Guaranty Ltd. yesterday said reinsurer Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd. will sell 1.15 million shares of Assured?s stock to Banc of America Securities LLC.
Assured Guaranty will not receive any proceeds fro...
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) — The intensifying political and physical battle between Hamas and Fatah is not only a fight between Palestinian power blocs and ideologies — it may also be eroding hope that Gaza and the West Bank can unite in one state.While the...
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi leaders are no less divided than America’s when it comes to the way forward in Iraq, with sharp disagreements emerging on key issues — especially the idea of “surging” or increasing US troops in Baghdad in the short term.The dis...
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Christmas came eight days early for elders as some of the Island?s finest musical talent created a show to remember.
For the first time ever, officials at Lefroy House care home laid on a festive concert on Sunday to ensure the seasonal spirit spread...
DATE: Dec 19, 2006
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NEW YORK (Reuters) — Investors hoping for a last-minute shopping rush to boost retail companies’ profits will likely be disappointed, analysts say, after a slew of data and mall trips suggest merely average holiday consumer spending.Three-quarters of...
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SALT LAKE CITY — The man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart from her bedroom in 2002 and holding her for nine months was again declared unfit to stand trial yesterday after screaming at a judge to “forsake those robes and kneel in the dust.”A hear...
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Today in HistoryToday is Tuesday, December 19, the 353rd day of 2006. There are 12 days left in the year.
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In 1972, Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific, winding up the Apollo programme of manned lunar landings.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“And s...
DATE: Dec 19, 2006
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A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Bermuda-based Flagstone Reinsurance Limited. It also assigned an ICR of “bbb-” to Flagstone’s parent, Flagstone Reinsurance Hol...
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The proposed new Ritz Carlton business hotel in Hamilton is shaping up to be the first development to break the city?s seven-storey limit for buildings.
A special development order (SDO) approved by Government has given first stage planning approval ...
DATE: Dec 19, 2006
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