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Published: Fri 14 Sep 2001 04:53 PM
TERRORIST ATTACKS - FULL COVERAGE
Hard News Is Here! - Making Sense Of It
Afghani Civilians Fear Hammer Of Vengeance
Howard’s End: The Tentacles Of bin Laden
Hussein’s Message To America
Aussie Kids Disturbed By Terrorist Report
Opinion: Human Spirit Emerges Unscathed
US-trained Pilots Identified
MORE SCOOPS
OCR Cut Expected
Govt Must Allow GM In NZ – Fonterra
Food Irradiation Permitted, Ethylene Oxide Phased Out
Aziz Choudry: New Trade Deals Reflect Old Agendas
Govt Bails Out Air NZ
Fiscal Prudence Rewarded
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TERRORIST ATTACKS - FULL COVERAGE
Hard News Is Here!
- GOOD DAY MEDIAPHILES ... It was as strange as if we had dreamed it. And, in a very modern sense, we have. We have seen Armageddon, Deep Impact and Independence Day. We have seen New York laid waste in the movies. See... HARD NEWS 14/9/01 - Making Sense of It [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00106.htm
Afghani Civilians Fear Hammer Of Vengeance
- The Afghan News Channel is reporting widespread fear among Afghanistan's civilians as they prepare for likely retaliatory strikes on their country for the terrorist attacks against the USA this week. See... Afghanistan Citizens Fear US/Nato Strikes [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00096.htm
Howard’s End: The Tentacles Of bin Laden
- Bin Laden has been likened to a Mafia don, but his organisation has no resemblance to the Mafia. The organised structure he belongs to could best be described as consisting of small groups of like-minded individuals around the world whom he finances. Some groups he chooses to finance, while others he ignores. There is no central chain of command. See... Howard's End: bin Laden’s Net Spreads Wide [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00095.htm
Hussein’s Message To America
- Iraq president Saddam Hussein met last night [New Zealand time] with his Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Military and issued a disturbing statement against the USA accusing it of drawing the rage of God. See... Saddam Blames USA of Drawing the Rage of God [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00094.htm
Aussie Kids Disturbed By Terrorist Report
- State Government's in Australia are sending circulars to all schools to help staff deal with children distressed over the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Maree Howard reports. See... Trauma Counselling In Australia After Terrorism [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00093.htm
Opinion: Human Spirit Emerges Unscathed
- In the midst of the tragedy facing the United States, the world must take heed of the remarkable courage and hope that is surfacing out of the rubble. See... Opinion: Hope Amongst The Rubble [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00099.htm
US-trained Pilots Identified
- USA investigators have determined at least a dozen terrorists took part in the assault on America, including pilots who were trained in the United States, US Attorney General John Ashcroft told journalists a short time ago. See... FBI Believes Terrorists ID-ed [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00091.htm
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OTHER SCOOPS
OCR Cut Expected
- We now expect the RBNZ to cut interest rates by 25bps on 3 October. Furthermore, we expect the Bank to signal that further rate cuts cannot be ruled out if the global situation requires it. See... RBNZ expected to cut OCR by 25bps on 3 October [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0109/S00074.htm
Govt Must Allow GM In NZ – Fonterra
- Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd believes the responsible use of genetic modification must be allowed in New Zealand, CEO Craig Norgate said today. This does not mean that we wish to use genetically modified ingredients in our products. See... Statement On Genetic Modification [1] RELATED: - Biotenz - Reject Calls To Exclude Opportunities [2]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0109/S00073.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0109/S00052.htm
Food Irradiation Permitted, Ethylene Oxide Phased Out
- Food Ministers agreed to phase out ethylene oxide (used to disinfect certain foods) and to permit the limited use of food irradiation as a safer alternative for herbs, spices, and herbal teas. See... Food Ministers Agree To Phase Out Ethylene Oxide [1] MORE: - Greens - Decision On Irradiated Food [2] - Backgrounder [3]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PO0109/S00053.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00208.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00203.htm
Aziz Choudry: New Trade Deals Reflect Old Agendas
- The winds of change, so the cliché goes, are blowing across the Pacific. Yet looking at the background to two regional trade agreements launched in August makes me think that sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same. See... Prising Open The Pacific: New Trade Deals [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0109/S00098.htm
Govt Bails Out Air NZ
- Finance Minister Michael Cullen today signed off a conditional agreement to assist Air New Zealand retain its role as a viable New Zealand airline. See... Cullen signs Heads of Agreement with Air NZ [1] and Michael Cullen on Air New Zealand [2] MORE: - ACT - BIL And SIA Enjoy Dream Deal [3] - Air NZ - Air NZ Financial & Operating Results [4] - Greens - Greens Welcome Air NZ Rescue [5] - ACT - Air NZ: Gullible Governments Do Still Exist [6] - Nats - Govt has hand in huge Air NZ loss [7] - Govt - Cullen interview with TV1 On Air New Zealand [8] - Air New Zealand [9]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00191.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00190.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00214.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/BU0109/S00065.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00209.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00193.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00189.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00185.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00184.htm
Fiscal Prudence Rewarded
- “The financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2001 show the Crown accounts are in a healthy position, reflecting the government's prudent fiscal stance,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. See... Final outturn rewards strong fiscal discipline [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0109/S00195.htm

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