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World
Ireland introduces novice plates for new drivers
Aug. 2, 2014- DUBLIN, Aug. 1 (Xinhua/Sun) -- Ireland on Friday announced changes to the driver licensing system that apply to newly qualified novice drivers.
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WorldGaza death toll keeps rising as Israel vows to proceed ...
Aug. 2, 2014GAZA/JERUSALEM, Aug. 2 (Xinhua/Sun) -- Israeli bombardment on the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday killed 20 people and injured dozens, medical sources said.
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LocalDominica prepares for Bertha
Aug. 1, 2014The National Emergency Planning Organization (NEPO) has advised the residents of Dominica of the approach of Tropical Storm Bertha. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to impact Dominica today Friday August ...
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LocalODM: Watch the weather
July 31, 2014The National Hurricane Center, the Local Meteorological Office and the Office of Disaster Management together with other interest in the Lesser Antilles continue to keep a keen and watchful eye ...
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LocalAnother two Dominican students benefit from Scotiabank scholarships
July 30, 2014Scotiabank Dominica, as part of its outreach program, has again this year awarded two scholarships for secondary school education. The successful candidates are Khahill-Akil A T Richards and Serena Macy ...
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LocalCalypso Drift: "A vibrant piece of informative and entertaining prose"
July 30, 2014Steinberg Henry's Calypso Drift, his third publication, is a cross between a nostalgic conversation between old friends, and one long calypso.
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LocalDominican receives CTO scholarship
July 30, 2014A Dominican student has been awarded a scholarship by the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to pursue studies abroad. Nikisha Rabess of Solomon Lane, Goodwill, has been accepted by the ...
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WorldNetanyahu says UN's call neglects Israel's security needs
July 28, 2014JERUSALEM, July 28 (Xinhua/Sun) -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticized the U.N. Security Council's call for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying it strengthens Hamas and neglects ...
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WorldUN Security Council urges humanitarian truce in Gaza
July 28, 2014UNITED NATIONS, July 28 (Xinhua/Sun) -- The UN Security Council on Monday issued an urgent appeal to Israel and Hamas for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza, where more than ...
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LocalWhen Parliament restricts the press
July 28, 2014Last week the press in Dominica, specifically the Sun newspaper, was hindered in the performance of its duties in the Parliament. Without notification or warning, the police was instructed to ...
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LocalBaby wipes and no new taxes
July 25, 2014Baby wipes, computers, pensioners, employees who employ new workers, Roseau sidewalks, bridges and houses. These are among a number of places, things and people who were highlighted in the Budget ...
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LocalParliament suspends Senator Lugay from House of Assembly
July 24, 2014Parliament passed a motion this afternoon to suspend Senator Daniel Lugay from the House of Assembly.
