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60 Cars Stranded By Snowstorm in Russia’s Far East
An emergencies official has said that a major snowstorm has battered Russia’s Pacific island of Sakhalin since New Year’s Eve, stranding almost 60 cars on the main highway. “Currently, 56 vehicles are imprisoned by the snow on the highway...
Nissan Launches SUV Production in St. Petersburg, Russia
Nissan’s Russian division has launched the production of X-Trail crossover sport utility vehicles at its facility in Russia’s second largest city. “Today we have started assembly of the Nissan X-Trail. This is one of the company’s...
Climate Camp ’09 Focuses on ‘Water Not Coal’
Attendees at the Climate Camp ‘09 have focused on pollution in local water supply caused by the expansion of the Metropolitan Colliery in Helensburgh, on NSW’s south coast. Beginning the Camp on Friday with a banner drop over Woronora dam stating...
Mother-in-laws Across India Form the All-India Mothers-in-law Protection Forum
Over 500 mothers-in-law from all across India have gathered in Bangalore to launch the All-India Mothers-in-law Protection Forum (AIMPF). The organization has been designed to combat harassment and a negative public image. GD Star Ratingloading...
Michelin Workers in Eastern France Lock Up Four Managers
France-Info radio has reported that Michelin workers in eastern France refused to allow four managers to leave their factory on Tuesday night amid tensions over job-losses and restructuring. The lock in was sparked by the treatment of a worker who refused...
Hospitals Close Down As South African Doctors Participate in Strikes
Five of the nine South African provinces experienced a complete shutdown of public hospitals on Tuesday as the doctors’ strike for a 50% wage increase intensified. The striking doctors told reporters in a briefing in Johannesburg on Wednesday that public...
