British teacher jailed in Sudan for naming teddy bear Muhammad
Gillian Gibbons, a British teacher, received a 15 day prison sentence and deportation after being found guilty of insulting Islam for allowing pupils to name a teddy bear Muhammad. Officials say the case aimed to resolve a diplomatic row amid Muslim anger and calls for protests.
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Boat capsizes killing three in Atlantic. fisherman identified
A 25 foot pleasure boat capsized five miles offshore killing three fishermen. Bodies of Mark Stroud and Danny Pavic of Galloway were recovered, while Jerry Berwick of Philadelphia was found later. Coast Guard used boats, a helicopter with night vision and a plane in the search. All had been wearing life jackets according to officials.
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Viagra offered as vote buying in Thai election bid
A campaign worker for the People's Power Party in Pathum Thai province accuses a rival of distributing Viagra to elderly male voters at social functions to gain votes. The drug, used for sexual dysfunction, is usually doctor advised but widely available.
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Mentally Ill Gun-Restriction Database Doubles in Size
Federal list of mentally ill individuals barred from buying guns has expanded from 174,863 names in July after the Virginia Tech shooting to 393,957 names reported by states and federal agencies. Mukasey urged more states to add information while 32 states contribute and 18 resist. Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho’s case highlighted the need for reporting.
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