South Korean president expresses willingness to supply COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea

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Thursday, June 17, 2021 On Monday, during a state visit by the South Korean president to Austria, president Moon Jae-in said in a joint press conference with Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen, “If North Korea agrees, [we] will push proactively for cooperation on [COVID-19] vaccine supplies for it”. Austrian President Van der Bellen agreed …

What Is The Uk Academies Bill (2010)

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Find Out More About: Jmc Academy Website Submitted by: Tom Goodwin What is the Academies Bill? The Academies Bill is first major piece of education related legislation passed by the new coalition government of the UK. The coalition consists of the UK conservative party supported by the UK’s largest minority party: the Liberal Democrats. According …

US President Obama celebrates his first Martin Luther King Jr. Day while in office

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 On Sunday, at a Bapist church originally founded by freed slaves, US President Barack Obama addressed the congregation about the “Dream” of slain civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—whom Obama credits with paving the way for his 2008 election—and about the importance of hope and faith in his …

Obama surprises ‘brother’ Joe Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Friday, January 13, 2017 Yesterday afternoon United States President Barack Obama surprised his two-term vice president Joe Biden in the White House State Dining Room with the country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. In a ceremony described by the press as highly emotional, Obama cited his choice of Biden as …

Consider Essential Tips To Explore Furniture Sophistication

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Find Out More About: Online Outdoor Furniture In La Consider Essential Tips to Explore Furniture Sophistication by Andre Jouran Home decor has become the necessity of the modern society. Things like contemporary furniture, artifacts, centerpieces, wall hangings and light effects are not only making a loud style statement but also bringing functionality to the home. …

Chrysler files for bankruptcy, Fiat Group SpA to run company

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Friday, May 1, 2009 The American auto company Chrysler filed for bankruptcy Thursday, however a deal with European auto maker Fiat went through. The emerging Chrysler will be owned 55 percent by the United Auto Workers, eight percent by the United States Government, two percent by the Canadian Government and Fiat would begin with a …

Google blocks home device from responding to Burger King commercial

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This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Friday, April 14, 2017 On Wednesday afternoon at around 2:45 PM US Eastern Time (1845 UTC), Google prevented its Google Home speaker from responding to prompts by a Burger King commercial advertising …

US bank Goldman Sachs accused of fraud

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Saturday, April 17, 2010 US bank Goldman Sachs has been accused of fraud by the American regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Goldman Sachs arranged a transaction at Paulson’s request in which Paulson heavily influenced the selection of the portfolio to suit its economic interests According to the SEC, Goldman Sachs failed to inform investors …

Federal Student Loan Consolidation: Factors To Consider

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Find Out More About: Music Courses Melbourne Federal Student Loan Consolidation: Factors to Consider by Mary D Wise There is plenty of fuss being made of the miracle of loan consolidation, and how it can vastly improve the financial situation of students who might otherwise be facing huge debts. But not every college-goer can qualify …

India signs on to chemical patents to comply with WTO order

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 A bill passed by India’s Parliament put an end to the manufacture of many cheap generic drugs copied from products protected by foreign company patents. A Patents Amendment Bill (2005) has been condemned by foreign aid groups who expect a significant rise in drug costs as a result of the bill. …