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Mosque burned to the ground by arsonists

published by You on 29 December, 2009 - 00:16

A mosque was burned to the ground by arsonists in an overnight attack.

Ten fire crews were called to Cradley Heath Mosque and Islamic Centre in Plant Street, Cradley Heathe, near Dudley in the West Midlands, on Boxing Day.

But they could not save the mosque building, which was completely destroyed in the attack. It is the second time the hall has been targeted in recent years.

The Islamic education centre next door was also burned out during the attack at 10.15pm on Boxing Day. Fire crews said the fire was started deliberately and police are now investigating.

Read more @ Telegraph

Gaza marchers on hunger strike in Egypt

published by You on 28 December, 2009 - 23:30

Protesters trying to march into Gaza a year after an Israeli offensive are on hunger strike after Egypt blocked them from crossing the border.

Hundreds of people in Cairo have been prevented from getting close to the border with Gaza.

A group who got as far as the Sinai port of El Arish have been detained by the Egyptian police.

A separate convoy of vans delivering medical supplies is stuck in the Jordanian port town of Aqaba.

At least 38 people of various nationalities were picked up by Egyptian security services in El Arish and held in their hotel rooms, AFP news agency reported.

'Whatever it takes'

Thalidomide survivors to get £20m

published by s.b.f on 27 December, 2009 - 21:31

The government has awarded £20m of funding for people disabled after their mothers took the drug thalidomide.

An apology will also be made in Parliament in the New Year.

Campaigners have long battled for additional support for the 466 UK survivors disabled by drug, prescribed from 1958-61 for morning sickness.

The money will be dispensed through a three-year pilot scheme by the Thalidomide Trust - and if successful the deal could be extended.

A bit more info on the Thalidomide drug

- Developed in Germany in the 1950s

- Prescribed as a 'wonder drug' for insomnia, coughs colds and headaches. Also given to pregnant women to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness

Iran protests leave nine dead, reports claim

published by You on 27 December, 2009 - 20:11

Opposition leader Mousavi's nephew 'among the fatalities' as Tehran and other cities erupt in protest and violence on holy day

The nephew of Iran's reformist opposition leader, Mir Hossein Mousavi, was reported to be among at least nine people killed after the streets of Tehran and other cities erupted in violent clashes between security forces and protesters.

Ali Mousavi, 35 and a father of two, was reportedly shot through the heart after police opened fire during disturbances in Tehran's Enghelab Square.

The authorities tonight tried to assert control over Tehran by reportedly declaring a 7pm curfew and outlawing all gatherings of more than three people, a source inside the capital told the Guardian.

Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy as six Palestinians are shot

published by You on 27 December, 2009 - 20:09

Eruption of violence comes as Israelis who opposed the war a year ago say they are being silenced and vilified

sraeli troops yesterday shot dead six Palestinians in two separate incidents, as evidence emerged that an increasingly fragile ceasefire between armed groups loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement and Israel appeared to be in danger of breaking down.

The shootings, the most serious violence in months, came a day before today's first anniversary of the outbreak of Israel's war against Gaza in which almost 1,400 Palestinians died – and as allegations have emerged from Israeli human rights campaigners who opposed the war that they are facing concerted attempts to silence them.

Heavy snow is predicted for Wales

published by You on 27 December, 2009 - 19:59

A warning has been issued that heavy snow is heading for much of Wales as soon as Tuesday.

Forecasters predict that up to 30cm, or a foot, of snow could fall by lunchtime on that day across higher ground in mid and south Wales.

There are also warnings that strong winds could cause it to drift.

Paul Knightley, of MeteoGroup, the Press Association's weather arm, said it was "probably the biggest fall of this cold spell, in Wales".

He said a system moving in from the Atlantic on Monday evening would meet colder air, forming snow.

"Across higher ground in central and south Wales, we can expect to see heavy snow - 20cm to 30cm, or up to a foot, by Tuesday lunchtime, with strong winds pushing it higher in drifts," said Mr Knightley.

Turkish soldiers held in 'deputy PM assassination plot'

published by You on 27 December, 2009 - 18:59

Eight Turkish soldiers have been detained over an alleged plot to assassinate Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc, the army has said.

It said the soldiers were taken to the army headquarters in Ankara after being interrogated by a prosecutor on Friday.

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The detentions come amid renewed speculation that there is mounting tension between the governing AK Party, which has its roots in political Islam, and the powerful armed forces.

The Turkish army sees itself as the guardian of the country's secularism.

Read more @ BBC News

BIRTHMARKS

published by armani on 27 December, 2009 - 17:23

Is there any stories or links about being born with a birthmark.... pple espec from the asian community tend to always say its goodluck. is this tru ??or are these man made rules we shouldnt believe??

if asked alot of pple who actually think this but they never seem to be able to back it... there seems to be no evidence wat sooo ever...

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