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Aid for Palestine significant part of China's support for Mideast peace process: envoy 
People's Daily - Sep 01 10:45 PM
The economic assistance to Palestine, including humanitarian aid, is an important expression of China's support for the Middle East peace process, Sun Bigan, Chinese envoy on the Middle East, said on Friday in Stockholm.New Palestine comes up big in 4th quarter 
The Indianapolis Star - Sep 01 8:26 PM
PENDLETON, Ind. -- Outgained nearly three-to-one in total yardage through three quarters on Friday night, the New Palestine High School football team came up big when it needed to in the fourth quarter.Gaza teachers' strike makes for tense day back at school 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 02 12:42 PM
Inside the principal's office of the Palestine School in Gaza City, an unusual meeting was taking place on the first day back at school.PALESTINE: Palestinians strike over lost pay 
AngolaPress - Sep 03 3:06 AM
WEST BANK, 09/03 - Tens of thousands of Palestinian civil servants have gone on strike in protest at the failure of the Hamas-led government to pay wages.President: Western media 'biased' 
CNN.com - Sep 02 12:46 AM
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Indonesia's president accused Western media of bias in covering global conflicts Saturday, saying Muslim deaths in Iraq and Palestine often sparked less outrage than the killings of non-Muslims.Film maker swaps Harry Potter for childless world 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 03 6:26 PM
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron leaves the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter behind him with his new film "Children of Men," a bleak tale of an apocalyptic world in which humans can no longer have babies.Palomar Muslim Student Association holds Palestine Awareness Day 
North County Times - Aug 31 6:22 PM
SAN MARCOS ---- As conflict between Israel and Lebanon wages thousands of miles away, students of Palomar College's Muslim Student Association organized their first Palestine Awareness Day to present what they say is a too-often absent perspective on the conflict.Cow Stuck In Mud 
KLTV Texas - Sep 02 8:38 PM
Residents living on Lake Palestine fear the cow may not make it through the night. Hallsville falls to Palestine, 28-27 
The Marshall News Messenger - Sep 02 12:11 AM
HALLSVILLE It was no secret their strength laid in their big-play abilities.PLO official denies forming coalition gov't within 10 days 
People's Daily - Sep 02 6:38 PM
Yasser Abed Rabbo, a senior member of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), denied on Saturday earlier reports that a national coalition government will be formed within 10 days.Palestine Observer to UN Calls for Compelling Israel to Cease Military Attacks 
Palestine News Agency - Aug 31 11:50 AM
NEW YORK, August 31, 2006, (WAFA)- Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, called on the international community to take action to compel Israel to cease its military attacks and to scrupulously abide by international law, particularly the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.Tigercubs split games against Palestine 
Paris Beacon - Aug 31 10:25 AM
The Paris Tigercubs split football games Sunday afternoon against visiting Palestine. Palestine won the day s opener in a 20-0 victory over the fifth and sixth grade Tigercubs.US supports all terrorists, accuses noble people of Palestine of terrorism, president 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 31 9:38 AM
Iran - US - President President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the US supports all the terrorist groups, but, accuses the noble people of Palestine who are struggling to liberate their territories from occupation of terrorism.World Bodies Pledge 500 Million Dollars to Palestine 
Christian Today - Sep 02 1:35 AM
An international meeting of donors in Stockholm Sweden has seen US500 million 262m promised in aid for the Palestinian region Sinn Fein leader in peace mission 
BBC News - Sep 03 9:06 AM
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams is to embark on a peace mission to the Middle East, the party says.Has Drought Dried Up Local Lake Businesses? 
KLTV Texas - 23 minutes ago
There is a stark contrast in the effect low water levels are having on two of East Texas' most popular lakes.Dragons get tough when it matters most 
The Indianapolis Star - Sep 01 11:57 PM
PENDLETON, Ind. -- Outgained nearly 3-to-1 in total yardage through three quarters Friday night, New Palestine came up big in the fourth.Urban warfare 
The New Zealand Herald - Sep 03 6:14 PM
In one of the most impressive and unsettlingly realistic sequences, London plunges into urban warfare and soldiers fight street battles with insurgents holed up in crumbling buildings.Should parents set curfews? 
Clinton Herald - 34 minutes ago
Should parents set curfews for their children? Not only do we have the right to do so, but the responsibility. When teenagers are running the streets at all hours of the night, that is trouble waiting to happen. Have you noticed that most crimes against teenagers happen in the wee hours?Business Briefs 
Scoop.co.nz - 16 minutes ago
Conference of importance to agribusiness Massey University economist Professor Allan Rae says the next Australian Agricultural Economics Society conference will have special relevance to New Zealand s agribusiness sector.The Semi- Finalists of the Dux-de-Lux RounDUp 2006 
Scoop.co.nz - 16 minutes ago
After two sunny afternoons at the Dux-de-Lux, RDU98.5FM is pleased to announce the semi-finalists of the Dux-de-Lux RounDUp 2006. This year, the judges were blown away by the quality of the new acts. This is going to make for great semi-finals and a hotly contested final.Late Friday volleyball 
The Longview News-Journal - 30 minutes ago
LadyJackets open with road victoryYudhoyono says Western media often shows bias in reporting Muslim deaths 
The Jakarta Post - Sep 02 12:07 AM
JAKARTA (AP): President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono accused Western media of bias in covering global conflicts Saturday, saying Muslim deaths in Iraq and Palestine often sparked less outrage than the killings of non-Muslims.New motorway, bridge on SH1 Central M'way Junction 
Scoop.co.nz - 31 minutes ago
In a step closer to the completion of Auckland s new motorway links, motorists travelling south on SH1 from the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Tuesday 5 September will drive on a new section of road.Dance magic dance 
Scoop.co.nz - 16 minutes ago
Dance Your Socks Off! is here and it's the perfect excuse to get jiggy with Spring.Hebron: Israeli military abducts Palestinian mayor 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
We have just received an update to New Zealander Christina Gibbs' interview with Farhan Alqam, Mayor of Beit Ommar, last month - see 'Another face of Hamas' at http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/hb070806.htm Alqam was abducted by Israeli soldiers on 24 August, and is being held without charge, as outlined in the report below.GLW: Amnest - 'Israel Committed War Crimes 
Scoop.co.nz - 32 minutes ago
On August 23, human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing war crimes.Turners Launches Ex Lease Car Auctions to Public 
Scoop.co.nz - 32 minutes ago
Car-buyers will be the likely winners from competition heating up in the used-car market as Turners Auctions today announced the introduction of specialist auctions for near new and ex lease vehicles.On Now: Now Romantics 
Scoop.co.nz - 31 minutes ago
NEW ZEALAND LEAD: Business: A Kiwi In China Enters The Icebreaker Debate - Dear Jeremy and Barbara, You are both out of your tree, to quote our late David Lange.Gerry Adams on peace mission to Middle East 
The Scotsman - Sep 03 4:33 PM
THE Sinn Fein president, Gerry Adams, will this week urge warring Israeli and Palestinian factions to follow the Northern Irish blueprint for peace.News release 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
With only a fortnight to go in the Shop For Your School campaign, the race is on for communities across the country to help their favourite school take a share of loads of new technology equipment.Men's Health - No More Secrets 
Scoop.co.nz - 47 minutes ago
A month-long programme encouraging men to take positive steps to improve their health will take place at Freemasons Lodges and community centres nationwide from 22 October.In the spirit of democracy 
News From Bangladesh - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
New Age has recently completed three years in circulation. In other words, we at New Age, have completed three struggling years of a non-neutral, non-partisan exercise in thinking journalism.(New Age)Writers on Monday 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
The excellent*, popular Writers on Monday series continues at City Gallery on Mondays (1pm) with some splendiferous youngies.Timaru car dealer fined $8,000 over damaged BMW 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Timaru car dealer Lincoln Darren, of Mike Darren Motors, has pleaded guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act and been fined $8,000 in the Timaru District Court.Thousands Missing Rebate 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Thousands of people in Hastings District may be missing out on money they are entitled to, according to Ross Franklin, Hastings District Council Corporate Services Manager.Iran's President: US supports all terrorists, accuses noble people of Palestine of terrorism 
Payvand Iran News - Sep 01 8:02 AM
He said in his address to the people of Sardasht that the United States supplied Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein with advanced weapons and helped the then Iraqi regime with propaganda machine against Iran. Ahmadinejad said that Washington also has a record of supporting terrorist attacks against residents of Iranian cities in the province including in Sardasht. -IRNAICONZ and X3 Agreement Major Step Forward 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
X3, the Auckland-based expense management software development company has signed a distribution and hosting agreement with Asia Pacific hosting services company ICONZ. Under the deal ICONZ www.iconz.co.nz has agreed to host and distribute the X3 Expense Management Application www.x3corp.com .Scientists Honoured in National Ecology Awards 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
South Island scientists Dr Matt McGlone and Dr Colin Meurk have received special recognition from the New Zealand Ecological Society for their professional contribution.Global Forest Partners LP applies for clearance 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
The Commerce Commission has received an application from CRBF, a timber investment fund, and its advisers GFP, seeking clearance to acquire the shares and/or assets of a number of Carter Holt Harvey Limited subsidiaries that hold forestry assets.Urban design award winners announced 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
Winners of the inaugural People's Choice Mayoral Urban Design Awards will be announced at the official opening of Auckland Architecture Week, 1pm, 6 September 2006, Britomart Pavilion, Britomart heritage precinct.Victoria disappointed at Govt fee decision 
Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
The Tertiary Education Commission s decision to reject Victoria University s application to increase some student fees by more than five percent doesn t address the current industry problem of cross-subsidisation across faculties, and reduces the level of investment Victoria can make in quality education resources.Australian Solution To New Zealand Tyre Glut 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
An Australian recycling entrepreneur wants to take New Zealand s spare tyres off its hands.MUSTAFA UNAL 
Zaman Online - Sep 03 2:14 PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Gul, completed his final discussions with regional countries that will shape the final decision on sending troops to Lebanon.A golden tribute to boutique wine producers 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
In a tribute to boutique wine producers, 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 11 Bronze medals were awarded to Martinborough wineries at this year's NZ Winemaker's Romeo Bragato Wine Awards.Mission Summary for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter 
Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
28/8/06 The helicopter was placed on standby for a beacon search. Stood down before taking off. 30/8/06 A male child was transferred from Waikato Hospital to Starship Hospital.National Librarian elected 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 6:28 PM
National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, Penny Carnaby, has been elected to lead the World Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL). The election took place at the World Library and Information Congress in Seoul 20-24 August.Pakistan, Turkey to project true image of Islam 
Dawn - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
ISTANBUL, Sept 3: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz called on Turkish Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan here on Sunday and the two leaders discussed bilateral issues, cooperation in different fields, including trade and ways to further cement ties between the two countries.Gaza like a cage, says UN Chief 
AME Info - Sep 01 11:04 PM
International donors at a conference in Stockholm have so far pledged around $500m to Palestine, reported the UK's Guardian. Jan Egeland, the UN's humanitarian chief, said that Israel's closure of borders meant people in Gaza were 'living in a cage'.Carter Grabs Silver At Triathlon World Champs 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 6:42 PM
New Zealand triathlete Hamish Carter, who lives in Mt Eden, has claimed the silver medal in the elite men's event at the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland this morning. Kris Gemmell came in fourth in the same race.Baby Boomers Focused on Lifestyle Not Finances 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:57 PM
New Zealand s baby boomers are more worried about looking good and living full social lives as they grow old than about their finances, according to a survey of Southern Cross members aged over 55.Artstation building celebrates centenary 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:27 PM
September marks the 100th birthday of the building that is home to Auckland City's community arts facility, Artstation.Sense of humour shows in environmental artwork 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:12 PM
Click to enlarge Whakatane artist Andrea Cooper s current artistic passion is for rugby: her latest body of work shows in your face, up close and emotional rugby. So it was quite a change judging Environment Bay of Plenty s annual environmental art awards.Climate change policy under the spotlight 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:13 PM
A day-long public symposium on global and domestic policies on climate change will be held at the Wellington Town Hall on 6 October.NZ researcher gets say in naming the world animals 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:12 PM
Click to enlarge Dr Zhi-Qiang Zhang is the New Zealander elected to the world body that resolves disputes about animal names. He is shown here with a microscope used to examine and photograph mite specimens.Two killed in separate traffic accidents 
The Indianapolis Star - Sep 03 12:09 PM
A man and a woman were killed today in separate traffic accidents, authorities said. At least one crash involved alcohol.ISU Volleyball Snaps Losing Streak 
WTWO NewsChannel 2 - Sep 03 4:15 PM
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Sycamores were in action Friday at 3pm (ET) for a double header at the Duquesne Invitational.Vote of Confidence from Largest Shareholder 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:27 PM
Listed mobile radio company TeamTalk will soon be welcoming a number of new old shareholders to its register, in a move which will improve the company s accessibility.Today Spark Studio really will celebrate! 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:57 PM
Last night at the National Launch or Adult Learners' Week, Spark Studio were given a UNESCO Adult Learning Commendation for their services in supporting diversity in Adult learning ... and guess what's happening tonight ...Leaders look at ways to retain older workers 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:57 PM
The retention of workers in employment beyond retirement age is a key issue for a workplace leaders summit being held tomorrow in Wellington.News Analysis: Palestinians need coalition gov't to be established soon 
People's Daily - Sep 03 5:24 PM
Forming a national coalition government to end the ongoing political and financial crises is becoming an urgent issue yet to be solved by the Hamas-led government and President Mahmoud Abbas.Electricity market summary for week ending 3 Sep 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:12 PM
NEW ZEALAND LEAD: Industrial Relations: Is What We have Here A Failure To Communicate?PetrolWatch August 2006 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:12 PM
After months of rising prices, motorists enjoyed three consecutive drops in the price of petrol during August, totalling 15 cents per litre. Prices for 91 octane began the month on $1.77 per litre, and fell to $1.62 per litre litre by month end.New Dance Work A Memoir Of Love, Life And War 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:28 PM
This November, Auckland audiences will be treated to a unique and poignant dance work commemorating love and the year of the veteran.New Administrator appointed 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:57 PM
The Community Foundation (HB) has appointed a Havelock North woman, Janice Gilmour, as its new administrator.New Gold Rush Stamp Reveals Hidden Nuggets 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:27 PM
New Zealand Post's latest - and interactive - stamp issue commemorates the gold rush years that proved crucial to the development of New Zealand as a nation in the 19th century.Fencing Tips Booklet Proving Popular 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:57 PM
Wiremark sŪ fencing tips booklet Fencing the Proven Way is proving to be a big hit, with over 900 copies requested since its launch at the Mystery Creek Fieldays in June.Telecom Giant locked in price war 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:57 PM
In a tale reminiscent of David & Goliath, Auckland based start up Splurf is locked in a price war with Telecom's online giant, Ferrit.Consumer Advocate moves on 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:42 PM
New Zealand s leading consumer advocate, Consumer chief executive David Russell, is to move on in March next year to new challenges. This is after more than 30 years fighting for the rights of Kiwi consumers.Mason leads infrastructure division 
Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:12 PM
North Shore City Council has appointed Geoff Mason to lead its new infrastructure services division following the merger of the council s water and transport teams.