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CIA Director confirms use of waterboarding on terror suspects

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 The director of the Central Intelligence Agency has confirmed that his agency used the extreme interrogation technique known as waterboarding on three terrorism suspects nearly five years ago. In testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, Michael Hayden urged lawmakers not to place restrictions on the interrogation methods available to

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Nine firefighters killed in South Carolina blaze

Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Nine firefighters were killed on Monday while battling a massive fire at a furniture warehouse in Charleston, South Carolina. Firefighters were called to the scene of a massive blaze at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C. at around 6:30 p.m. EST. At around 7 p.m., nine firefighters were sent inside

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Flying Cheap On Air France

Here’s An Opinion On: Repairs For Commercial Air Conditioning By Lisa Steinway Air France is one of the world’s oldest and largest airlines. One can fly anywhere in the world on Air France and its partner, KLM. Together they fly to all destinations. From North America, Air France will take you to Paris or Amsterdam,

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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran.

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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran.

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UK PM’s speechwriter awaits sentence

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 An English lawyer has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. He faked a legal judgment and sent it to a father who was pleading in Taunton family court to be able to remain involved in his child’s upbringing. The lawyer, London barrister Bruce Hyman, now awaits his sentence. The

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Tips For Hiring A Metal Roofing Olympia Service

Here’s An Opinion On: Luxury Home Builders Adelaide January, 2013 byadmin Hiring a metal roofing Olympia company is a great way to get a high quality roof installed with expert workmanship. For many businesses and homeowners, metal roofs offer benefits and advantages that they simply won’t find with roofs made from other types of materials.

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On the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016

Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential

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Impaired Driving Consequences

Here’s An Opinion On: Digital Checks Impaired Driving Consequences by sydneystephens In Canada, impaired driving is a criminal offence. A person can be convicted when there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt of impairment. Evidence can include: not driving in a straight line,driving too slow or too fast, not able to perform simple tasks when

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Lawsuit sends Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal to New York Supreme Court

Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 “Court date

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