Israeli media checks spark free press concerns
Israeli officials propose mandatory security screenings by Shin Bet for accreditation of journalists, prompting criticism from foreign press groups that the policy threatens press freedom. The Government Press Office aims to hand a list of over 17 000 accredited reporters to Shin Bet for checks starting soon.
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Jerusalem
Irael
Shan Ber
Iraeli
Foreign Press Association
Stamis Israel
Daniel Seaman
Shin Bet
Floods in Sumatra Kill 71 as Resorts Washed Away
Flash floods in Rohorok near Medan on Sumatra killed 71 people, including five foreigners, and left 108 missing after a river from the Leuser mountains overflowed and swept away guesthouses. Officials blamed massive logging for erosion. Survivors described a ten minute surge that carried logs into Bukit Lawang Cottage and Batu Mandi hotel as authorities and hospital staff prepared to treat victims.
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Medan
Indonesia
Sumatra
Rohorok
Leuser
Langkat
Svamsul Arifin
Togar Sinagar
Hendri
Perngadi Hospital
Rudi
Bomer Pasaribu
Associated Press
Mega Sembiring
Bukit Lawang
Bukit
Lawang
Batu Mandi
Bohorok
Testimony Highlights Sniper Trial Tactics in Virginia Beach
A refrigeration mechanic Whitney Donahue testified he alerted authorities after spotting John Allen Muhammad’s Caprice at a Maryland rest stop, staying on the 911 call from 12 47 a m to 3 30 a m as police closed in. He feared being shot but monitored the car until Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were arrested. The trial links a string of shootings across Maryland Virginia Alabama Louisiana and DC to establish terrorist motive for the death penalty charges. Denise Johnson widow of a slain bus driver testified on the same day.
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Moscow
Russia
Yukos
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Virginia Beach
John Allen Muhammad
Maryland
Whitney Donahue
Greencastle
Muhammad
Capital
Donahue
New Jersey
Myersville
Lee Boyd Malvo
Dean Harold Meyers
Manassas Area
Virginia
Alabama
Louisiana
District of
Columbia
Malvo
Denise Johnson
Conrad Johnson
Singles move south west boosts city growth
The Census Bureau reports that between 1995 and 2000 young single college graduates moved to Southern and Western cities, with Naples Florida Las Vegas Charlotte North Carolina Atlanta and Portland Oregon leading growth. Analysts say these movers fuel economies with higher salaries and spending.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Naples
Fla
Las Vegas
Charlotte
N.C
Atlanta
Portland
Ore
China Launches Experimental Satellite From Jinquan Pad
China launched a recoverable experimental satellite for 18 days from the Jinquan Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 2-D rocket. Xinhua reported the satellite was functioning normally and noted its advanced performance. Developed by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, it aims to aid scientific, technological, economic, and social development.
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Beijing
China
Jinquan Satellite Launch Center
Xinhua
Shanghai Academy of Space Technology
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp
Man survives Niagara Falls to write memoir
Kirk Jones of Canton Michigan survived a plunge over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls on October 20 aided by vodka and Coke. He plans a lighthearted yet serious book about the stunt with brother Keith as co author, aiming for release next year. The case includes mischief and unlawful stunt charges in Canada.
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Niagara Falls
Kirk Jones
Keith
Keith Jones
Canton
Mich
Niagara River
Horseshoe Falls
Jones
Alice Opere
Niagara
Documentary veterans and a famed road trip film
Documentarymaker Ken Burns discusses how documentary filmmaking has evolved from New York beginnings about 30 years ago to today. He recalls moving to New Hampshire 25 years ago and notes entertainment and truth can align. The piece also covers Creem magazine’s revival, Matheu’s role, and Crowe’s Almost Famous influence.
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Ken Burns
New York
Burns
New Hampshire
Horatio
America
Horatio Nelson Jackson
Hot Springs Sentinel Record
Grand Valley State University
Creem
Bowe
Matheu
Detroit
Cameron Crowe
Crowe
Greem
Lester Bangs
Bangs
Luster
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Proceedings of
The
National Academy of Sciences
Covington
Cincinnati
Underground Railroad
Ohio River
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Centurytez
Broadway Ave
Lorain
Island
Bureau
U.S
Robert Lang
Metropolitan Institute
Virginia Tech University
Space Progress
Creem of
Brian Bowe
Laketown Township
Robert Matheu
Holland Sentinel
Jack Bla
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