Mugabe declares landslide election victory:“The [electoral] commission said Mr Mugabe won 85.5% of the vote”
African leaders already faced with confronting Mugabe at key summit:“The [African Union] has a rule not to accept leaders who have not been democratically elected – but observers say it is unlikely to take such strong action against Mr Mugabe so quickly.”
Department of Health declare last year’s smoking ban a “success”:“Almost 100% compliance; survey suggests more than than 400,000 people quit smoking as a result of the ban; dramatic impact unexpected”
Oil industry to be revamped in Iraq:“Iraq has reserves of about 115 billion barrels, the world’s third largest, and the development of its oil facilities are essential to helping to fund the country’s long-term reconstruction.”
North Korea opening up to the International Community?:“Fifty more international monitors will oversee aid distribution and they will be given unprecedented access to rural areas”
Nation building emphasis now on Afghanistan:“Britain is spending more than £120m this year on development aid to the country, but the security situation has seriously hampered progress.”
Government planned Eco-Towns nothing more than a gimmick?:“We are urging the government to go back to the drawing board. Many of these shortlisted schemes are recycled, failed proposals.”
Pension crises looms as a third of Britons respond that they’re “unable to save”:“Just 51% of people are setting aside enough money to provide an adequate income during retirement.”
Wanted War Criminal parades himself openly in Bosnia:“Alleged murder of two CIA agents by Karadzic’s men when they got too close to him; bodies never found”
The A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton – Motorcyclists beware…:“Britain’s most dangerous road; When motorcycle collisions are removed from the figures, the A537 moves to become one of the safest in the country”
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