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  • Aid for Palestine significant part of China's support for Mideast peace process: envoy Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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' Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Paris Beacon - Aug 31 10:25 AM
    The Paris Tigercubs split football games Sunday afternoon against visiting Palestine. Palestine won the days 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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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? Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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? Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Zealands agribusiness sector.

  • The Semi- Finalists of the Dux-de-Lux RounDUp 2006 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    The Longview News-Journal - 30 minutes ago
    LadyJackets open with road victory

  • Yudhoyono says Western media often shows bias in reporting Muslim deaths Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - 31 minutes ago
    In a step closer to the completion of Aucklands 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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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. -IRNA

  • ICONZ and X3 Agreement Major Step Forward Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
    The Tertiary Education Commissions decision to reject Victoria Universitys application to increase some student fees by more than five percent doesnt 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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
    An Australian recycling entrepreneur wants to take New Zealands spare tyres off its hands.

  • MUSTAFA UNAL Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:57 PM
    New Zealands 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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 5:12 PM
    Click to enlarge Whakatane artist Andrea Coopers 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 Plentys annual environmental art awards.

  • Climate change policy under the spotlight Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    WTWO NewsChannel 2 - Sep 03 4:15 PM
    Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe Sycamores were in action Friday at 3pm (ET) for a double header at the Duquesne Invitational.

  • Vote of Confidence from Largest Shareholder Open this result in new window
    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 companys accessibility.

  • Today Spark Studio really will celebrate! Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:57 PM
    WiremarksŪ 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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:42 PM
    New Zealands 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 Open this result in new window
    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 councils water and transport teams.

  • Telecommuting is changing the way we live Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 4:12 PM
    New work-life trends are rapidly emerging thanks to technology and the digital revolution.

  • Editorial: Hopes of Unity Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Sep 03 4:13 PM
    If there is to be any kind of real progress to the Palestinian situation, the Palestinians themselves will have to make the first move. And it appears they will, starting at the top.

  • Silver Ferns select leading fashion designer Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:27 PM
    Netball New Zealand has commissioned Vicki Taylor of Aucklands Taylor Boutique to design a modern and edgy suit for the Silver Ferns to wear off-court.

  • Glimpse of History Open this result in new window
    Yemen Observer - Sep 03 2:38 PM
    Internally in Lebanon, the French current Syria-hands-off-Lebanon policy is in harmony with Frances as well as Britains historical colonial roles.

  • Top Results For Kiwis In Lausanne Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:28 PM
    New Zealand triathletes have achieved top results in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Age Group races in Lausanne this weekend.

  • Emirates Begins Beijing Service Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:27 PM
    Emirates' has begun daily services from Dubai to Beijing, adding the route to the capital of China to its existing Shanghai and Hong Kong services.

  • Dance all around the world Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:27 PM
    From salsa to foxtrot, its sensuous, invigorating and Kiwis of all ages cant get enough of it with many dance schools bursting at the seams. Now they can combine their passion with a holiday to one of the worlds most desirable dance destinations with Dance Tours.

  • Kiwi Growth Partners expands into Australia and US Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:57 PM
    New offices in Australia and North America and an alliance with the Melbourne-based IniPax capital market will increase Kiwi Growth Partners (KGP) ability to help New Zealand companies to find the finance they need to expand.

  • New York Competition Law Guru Joins Econet Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:12 PM
    David G. Rauscher, a New York telecommunications lawyer known as much for his combative style as for his substantive legal skills and intimate understanding of telecommunications issues, has joined the Econet team in New Zealand.

  • Photos - A Blast from the Past Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:43 PM
    NEW ZEALAND LEAD: Scoop Satire: Campaign to Impeach Field Gains Momentum - In response to a police investigation into his actions, embattled MP Taito Phillip Field has denied any criminality, stating that "[he is] not a crook". Supporters of Mr Field have also come forward.

  • Hawkes Bays teleradiology service is safe Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:12 PM
    Mr David Grayson, HBDHBs Clinical Director surgery and quality and risk today reiterated that the after hours teleradiology service being trialled by the DHB for six months is safe.

  • Archbishops say prayer guidelines inappropriate Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:43 PM
    New Zealands Anglican Archbishops have challenged State educational moves which they say will prejudice parents rights to influence the shaping of childrens spirituality and values.

  • Hays celebrates 30 years by supporting charity Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:42 PM
    Specialist recruiter Hays will celebrate its 30th year of operation in Australasia by supporting United Way an independent volunteer-based charity that provides funding assistance, volunteer time and necessary skills to local human welfare charities.

  • Bar 3 Presents Top DJs Live And Free Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:43 PM
    Bar3 features four of New Zealands best known DJs in September live and free every Thursday and Friday night for four weeks, (starting 7 September 2006).

  • An Aussie Judging The Kiwis? Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 2:57 PM
    Judges from around the globe will converge on the capital this week as part of the 5th annual Brew NZ Week.

  • Westpac Introduces In House Childcare Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:27 PM
    Westpac has this week signed an agreement with the NZ subsidiary of ABC Learning Centres Ltd to establish childcare centres for its staff in three New Zealand locations, including Auckland. The centres are due to be up and running in the middle of next year.

  • Saturday September 2, 2006 By Martha McKenzie-Minifie Open this result in new window
    The New Zealand Herald - Sep 03 10:29 AM
    The excitement at Rakon's annual meeting yesterday came from the Auckland-based technology company's earnings forecast announcement inside the meeting room, not the protesters waving placards outside.

  • Shaukat calls for socioeconomic development of Ummah Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Sep 03 4:19 PM
    ISTANBUL (September 04 2006): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday underlined the need for sustained reforms and development to deal with challenges facing the Ummah and renewed call for the international community to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism to curb the twin menaces.

  • Te Omanga Hospice Achieves Accreditation Status Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 3:12 PM
    Te Omanga Hospice today announced that it has achieved accreditation from Quality Health New Zealand, the New Zealand Council on Healthcare Standards. Quality Health New Zealand is the national accreditation body for hospitals and other health and disability services.

  • Chch Group Scoops UNESCO Adult Learning Award Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 2:42 PM
    The inaugural UNESCO Adult Learning Award for Education for Sustainable Development has been won by Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch.

  • Realestate.co.nz partners with XtraMSN Open this result in new window
    Scoop.co.nz - Sep 03 2:42 PM
    Two of New Zealands most popular websites have agreed a unique partnership that will bring the countrys most comprehensive online range of property listings to even more people.

  • Cobb powers LaBrae to victory Open this result in new window
    The Youngstown Vindicator - Sep 01 10:46 PM
    LEAVITTSBURG Chris Cobb rushed for 220 yards on 12 carries Friday to lead LaBrae High to a 31-18 victory over East Palestine. One of Cobb's touchdowns was an 82-yard run. Eric Hart gained 108 yards on 23 carries including touchdown runs of 8 and 6 yards.

  • Summit author pens book about Holocaust artist Open this result in new window
    Vail Daily - Sep 03 1:07 PM
    SUMMIT - Beginning in the late 1920s, a new, sinister phrase became part of the cultural scene in Germany: "Entartete Kunst." Literally translated as "degenerate art," this phrase was used to designate works created by Jewish artists.

  • Monday September 4, 2006 By James Ihaka Open this result in new window
    The New Zealand Herald - Sep 03 10:07 AM
    It was supposed to be a relaxing end to the English summer for Canon Andrew White.

  • Rage of the elephant: Israel in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Mail and Guardian - Sep 03 3:10 PM
    Israel is like the elephants of the Kruger National Park, observed Ariel Sharons former spokesperson on a recent visit to South Africa. Raanan Gissin was speaking as the guest of the countrys Zionist Federation: We just want to be left alone, he pleaded.

  • Opinions - You Break It, You Own It Open this result in new window
    Yemen Observer - Sep 03 2:11 PM
    In his book Plan of Attack, Bob Woodward wrote that Colin Powel warned George Bush of the consequences of occupying Iraq. Powell called it the pottery barn rule, you break it, you own it. But then, military generals advising politicians is anathema, especially draft dodging politicians.

  • America biggest terror, UN "ineffective" : Palestinian envoy Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Sep 01 10:27 PM
    New Delhi, Sept 1 : Palestine today accused the United States of being "the biggest terror" in the world with Israel its bodyguard" and dubbed the United Nations as an "ineffective" body.

  • Open Letter Re US Policy in the Middle East -From People in the United States Who Believe that Only Justice Will Bring  Open this result in new window
    News From Bangladesh - Sep 03 11:30 AM
    Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter-Martin Luther King, Jr. We write to you in anguish, to express what cannot possibly be contained in words.

  • Local News - Al-Saqqaf attacks Minister of Culture Open this result in new window
    Yemen Observer - Sep 03 2:08 PM
    The head of the Book Authority, Dr Faris al-Saqqaf has attacked the Minister of Culture, accusing him of monopolizing power and authority within the Ministry to the detriment of all its related institutions.

  • Bell to speak at Dems big rally Open this result in new window
    Cleburne Times-Review - Sep 03 1:33 PM
    Several Democrats competing in statewide elections will be in Cleburne on Saturday for the Johnson County Democratic Rally.