EU, US and Israel to resume aid to and lift financial sanctions against Palestine
Monday, June 18, 2007 It was announced today that millions of dollars worth of foreign aid would once again be delivered to Palestine by the European Union. Aid to the Palestinian Authority had previously been ceased some 15 months ago when Hamas seized control. The announcement comes the day after Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas swore in a new emergency government in response to the Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip. The announcement was made in Luxembourg by EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, and is said to be due to Hamas no longer being a part of the Palestinian government. Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said “We absolutely have to back” the new government in the West Bank and that “The question of today is: How can we help the 1.4 million people in Gaza?” Riyad al-Malki, the new Palestinian minister of information and justice, said of the event “There…
Criminal appeals denied for American Evangelists
Saturday, January 3, 2009 Kent Hovind‘s Appeal for his and his wife, Jo’s, felony convictions was recently denied by Eleventh Circuit Court. The court found that the Hovinds’ appeal was “without merit.” Kent and Jo were convicted of 58 and 44 tax-related felonies respectively, obstruction and intimidation of federal officers, willful failure to collect and pay taxes, and structuring to avoid bank reporting requirements. Kent is a Pensacola young Earth creationist/Evangelist and operator of Dinosaur Adventure Land whose speaking engagements and merchandise earned US$5 million from 1999 to March 2004. The Appeal looked at several issues and concluded that there was enough evidence to convict the Hovinds and that the government did not err. Among other issues, it ruled “Sufficient evidence establishes that Kent failed to collect or pay withholding taxes.” It cited that “Employees of Evangelism Enterprises, peers, and legal counsel testified that Kent disputed the authority of the…
Advantages Of Using A Hospice Home Care In Phoenix For A Terminally Ill Loved One
More On This Topic: Best Community Home Care Services byAlma Abell When a loved one is seriously ill with a terminal illness, there may come a time when doctors can do nothing more to treat the patient. While every effort is made to keep the patient as comfortable and pain-free as possible, physicians may not be able to offer any other treatments to cure the illness. In such cases, it may not be necessary for the patient to stay in a hospital or other type of facility. Often the patient may find being in their home is best. By using a service for Hospice Home Care in Phoenix, this can be a good alternative. Many people are not certain what hospice care is. Hospice care provides in-home or in-facility care of anyone who has an illness that can no longer be improved by being in a hospital or other facility.…
Wikinews interviews Democratic candidate for the Texas 6th congressional district special election Daryl Eddings, Sr’s campaign manager
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Wikinews extended invitations by e-mail on March 23 to multiple candidates running in the Texas’ 6th congressional district special election of May 1 to fill a vacancy left upon the death of Republican congressman Ron Wright. Of them, the office of Democrat Daryl Eddings, Sr. agreed to answer some questions by phone March 30 about their campaigns and policies. The following is the interview with Ms Chatham on behalf of Mr Eddings, Sr. Eddings is a federal law enforcement officer and senior non-commissioned officer in the US military. His experience as operations officer of an aviation unit in the California National Guard includes working in Los Angeles to control riots sparked by the O. J. Simpson murder case and the police handling of Rodney King, working with drug interdiction teams in Panama and Central America and fighting in the Middle East. He is the founder of…
‘Freedom Tower’ renamed ‘1 World Trade Center’
Saturday, March 28, 2009 The 108-floor central component of the new World Trade Center in New York City has been officially renamed 1 World Trade Center, ending the Freedom Tower moniker it had sported since 2003. Freedom Tower was envisioned as a symbol of America’s victory over terrorism. It is currently on track for completion in 2013, with 10 floors partially finished so far. Port Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia commented on the change, “It’s the one that is easiest for people to identify with — and frankly, we’ve gotten a very interested and warm reception to it.” Former Governor George Pataki, who revealed the Freedom Tower name nearly six years ago, was critical of the switch, saying “The Freedom Tower is not simply another piece of real estate and not just a name for marketing purposes.” 1 World Trade Center has been the building’s legal name and address for the…
Italian President ends visit to Ghana
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy has completed a three day visit to Ghana. During his visit, he met President John Kufuor at the Osu Castle. They highlighted the bonds between Ghana and Italy and past cooperation such as the building of the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam and AGIP’s involvement in Ghana’s petroleum business. Napolitano also visited the Parliament of Ghana, where he paid a courtesy call on the Speaker, Ebenezer Sekyi-Hughes. Napolitano said the European Union had a role to play in the integration of Africa. Sekyi-Hughes was pleased that the Italian president had shown confidence in Ghana’s parliament and its young democracy. Later, he visited the Kwame Nkrumah mausoleum in Accra and inspected work on the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium where Italian workers are engaged in construction work to prepare the stadium for the 2008 African Cup of Nations tournament. The next day, he…
The Essential Guide To Certified Financial Planner Career And Jobs.
More On This Topic: Best Family Law Central Coast By Luke T. Axton A certified financial planner is a much-needed for all those who are looking to secure their financial future. There are a number of reputable governing boards that monitor the certification and the continuing education of these planners. These independent boards help make sure that each certified financial planner meets certain necessary requirements. With a certified financial planner, you not only get someone who has a established knowledge of financial planning, but one who has been trained in and is familiar with the ethical issues that surround financial planning. For all those who wish to become a certified financial planner, one must go through extensive training and answer a test. Many certifications also require that their certified financial planners take a certain amount of continuing education credits in order to keep their credentials up to date. This generally…
Oil in Alberta spill may be carcinogenic
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 The province of Alberta, Canada is considering legal action against Canadian National Railway for failing to warn that a derailment last week contaminated Wabamun Lake with a hazardous chemical. The 700,000 litres of heavy Bunker C fuel oil that spilled into the lake asphyxiated birds and killed fish. In addition, one of the ruptured tanker cars sent 70,000 liters of Imperial Pole Treating Oil into the lake. This oil is a yellow mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Naphthalene, a component of this “very toxic material” is suspected of causing skin cancer if touched and lung or other cancers if inhaled.[1] Inhalation is promoted by actions that cause splashing or foaming. The mineral oil is used in connection with pentachlorophenol for preserving wooden utility poles. Wabamun Lake is a popular summertime recreational area about 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Edmonton, Alberta. The 766-megawatt…
Some Important Thoughts On Education And Tutoring
More On This Topic: Diploma Of Design Some important thoughts on education and tutoring by bernadine97 The most crucial thing to understand is that additional lessons cannot replace school. Rather, they can be used to complement school and cater for a different perspective and method of teaching the identical work. If you are struggling, it is probable that the problem stems from school lessons not providing a fresh enough understanding of the work. Using tutors as a distinguishable source of information can make a large impact on your marks. Additional lessons will have the large outcome on students who are ready to work hard. One-on-one attention is simply not accomplishable in the classroom, thus extra lessons with quality tutors will help clarify difficult sections of work and provide the foundations that enable the youngster to prosper and reach their goals. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6UzKptKPg0[/youtube] Student tutors made a success of school and they…
Men charged in US and Canada over alleged plot to arm Tamil Tigers
Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Numerous men have been charged in Canada and the United States with various crimes related to a plot to arm the Tamil Tigers who are listed as a terrorist organization in both countries. Some are accused of plotting to buy surface-to-air missiles and AK-47 rifles that would have been sent to the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka. Eight people, including three Canadian citizens, were charged in Brooklyn, New York yesterday with various offences. At the same time the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested a 26-year-old in Ontario in relation to the plot. He faces extradition to the United States. Charges against the nine include fundraising and money laundering through US bank accounts and charitable organizations for the Liberation Tigers of Talim Eelam, or Tamil Tigers, who have been fighting the Sri Lankan military in a civil war since 1983. Two of the men allegedly tried to…