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November 24, 2010 6:26 PM

At least 9 miners feared dead in Colombia coalmine blasts

At least nine miners are feared dead in blasts at two separate coal mines in central Colombia. The blasts are believed to be caused by methane gas explosions. The Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining said two people died at a mine in the municipality of Lenguazaque. In another blast in a coal m...

November 24, 2010 6:26 PM

At least 9 miners feared dead in Colombia coalmine blasts

At least nine miners are feared dead in blasts at two separate coal mines in central Colombia. The blasts are believed to be caused by methane gas explosions. The Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining said two people died at a mine in the municipality of Lenguazaque. In another blast in a coal m...

November 24, 2010 12:30 PM

China resumes its earth minerals trading with Japan

China has resumed shipments of rare earth minerals to Japan after an interruption of more than two months. Japanese Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata said today that two ships containing the minerals have left China for Japan. The shipments were cut off in September during a maritime dispute between the ...

November 24, 2010 12:30 PM

China resumes its earth minerals trading with Japan

China has resumed shipments of rare earth minerals to Japan after an interruption of more than two months. Japanese Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata said today that two ships containing the minerals have left China for Japan. The shipments were cut off in September during a maritime dispute between the ...

November 24, 2010 12:29 PM

Obama renews USA’s support for S Korea

US President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak. He renewed Washington's unshakeable support for the country in the wake of a North Korean missile attack that killed two marines. Obama told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people were wit...

November 24, 2010 12:29 PM

Obama renews USA’s support for S Korea

US President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak. He renewed Washington's unshakeable support for the country in the wake of a North Korean missile attack that killed two marines. Obama told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people were wit...

November 24, 2010 12:26 PM

Largest strike of decades in Portugal

In Portugal, the largest strike in decades is getting underway. Transport has been affected already. The aim of the stoppage is to protest against the austerity programme. The government says it is necessary to deal with the debt crisis being faced by the country. The strike is the first joint one b...

November 24, 2010 12:26 PM

Largest strike of decades in Portugal

In Portugal, the largest strike in decades is getting underway. Transport has been affected already. The aim of the stoppage is to protest against the austerity programme. The government says it is necessary to deal with the debt crisis being faced by the country. The strike is the first joint one b...

November 24, 2010 12:25 PM

Insurgency in Afghanistan gaining strength says US Defence dpt

The American Defence Department says the insurgency in Afghanistan is gaining strength. The level of violence has reached an all-time high, with clashes up fourfold since 2007. In a twice-annual report to the US Congress, the Pentagon said progress had been uneven, with only modest gains against the...

November 24, 2010 12:25 PM

Insurgency in Afghanistan gaining strength says US Defence dpt

The American Defence Department says the insurgency in Afghanistan is gaining strength. The level of violence has reached an all-time high, with clashes up fourfold since 2007. In a twice-annual report to the US Congress, the Pentagon said progress had been uneven, with only modest gains against the...

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