Archive for September 15th, 2012

South Africa: Govt Vows to Crack Down On Violence

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[SA Info]South Africa’s law enforcement agencies will no longer tolerate violence, illegal gatherings or the carrying of dangerous weapons, particularly in the country’s mining sector, government ministers have warned.

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Alessandro Del Piero excited by Sydney move

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Alessandro Del Piero says he is eager to make his move to A-League club Sydney FC a success, with the Italy and Juventus icon due to arrive in Australia on Sunday morning.

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Thousands in SKorea attend funeral for Rev. Moon

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GAPYEONG, South Korea (AP) — Tens of thousands of tearful mourners are attending the funeral of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church who built a multibillion-dollar business empire stretching from the Korean Peninsula to the…

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Cornell cuts ties to Adidas, cites workers’ rights

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ITHACA, New York (AP) — Cornell University is ending a clothing deal with sportswear giant Adidas amid questions about the treatment of factory workers overseas.
Cornell President David Skorton said in a letter Friday the Ivy Leag…

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