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"Freedom of speech is a source of power. If used constructively, it is amazing what speech can do. It can fight
corruption, free political prisoners, and make oppressive regimes crumble."
MAdGE (Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment) today launched a highly controversial billboard
campaign in Auckland and Wellington to provoke public debate about the social and cultural ethics of genetic engineering
in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The Deployment Of The New Zealand Light Engineer Group To Iraq
The significant expansion in America's weather warfare arsenal, which is a priority of the Department of Defense is not
a matter for debate or discussion.
There was a President on that stage in Florida on Thursday night, and his name was not George.
The Lord of the Ring's stars come face to face with themselves on the side of Air NZ planes as they bid New Zealand
goodbye at Wellington Airport before boarding the Air New Zealand 767 emblazoned with giant images of the characters
Aragorn and Arwen.
Following close in the wake of hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan, three new hurricanes - Jeanne, Karl and Lisa - are
now meandering around the Atlantic Ocean and bringing a sense of unease to those living in coastal areas of the United
States.
Publication of this story marks a watershed in American political history. It is offered freely for publication in full
or part on any and all internet forums, blogs and noticeboards. All other media are also encouraged to utilise material.
Readers ...
By Kamala Sarup (Kamala Sarup is a Co-Ordinator of a media watch group - The Peace Media Research Center - and can be
reached at peacemedia@gmail.com )
In anticipation of the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the central instalment in
writer/director/producer Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on the J.R.R. Tolkien masterpiece, Te Papa proudly announces
a world exclusive and a bold ...
The United Kingdom government has released an Algerian who had been imprisoned on the basis of a security certificate
issued against him. The secret information held allegedly linked him to an Algerian terrorist organisation.
The head of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said she will push for more funding to accelerate the relief and
recovery efforts under way in northern Haiti after yesterday visiting the area that has been devastated by Tropical
Storm Jeanne.
EU arms controls are not strong enough to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands, a coalition of 55 European
NGOs warned today. They said there were major loopholes in the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports, which must be
strengthened without ...
A group of 70 soldiers from the Colombian Army entered violently in Ecuadorean territory. “We’re going to increase the
patrolling in this area and we’re not going to allow our national sovereignty to be violated”, said Lieutenant Colonel
Pedro Cabezas, ...
The ozone hole over Antarctica appears to be about 20% smaller than last year's record-breaking ozone hole.
Something very strange happened in Volusia County on election night November 2000, the night that first Gore won
Florida, then Bush, and then as everybody can so well remember there was a tie.
THIS weekend, the war begins between two Sunday newspapers destined for the nation’s news stands and New Zealanders’
hearts. Scoop’s KEVIN LIST reports on the controversy surrounding the setting up of the new Herald on Sunday
NB: GPJA FORUM CANCELLED. The GPJA forum scheduled for this Monday (Oct 4) has had to be cancelled as speakers were not
available. We hope to be able to reschedule the Pacific Forum to Monday, November 1. However on Tuesday night there is
an important ...
I have a theory that Gretchen Wilson is to Republicans as Michael Moore is to Democrats. Unfortunately for the Dems --
who have only just discovered that one of the biggest blocks of voters out there are single women.
Hon Trevor Mallard Speech to Navcon 'Learning for the Future' Conference, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch.
CHRISTCHURCH, 1 October 2004—Today’s debate between rival U.S. presidential candidates John Kerry and George W. Bush
focussed on foreign policy, with President Bush’s decision to wage war in Iraq taking centre stage. John Kerry admitted
he made a mistake voting ...
Scoop’s analysis found shows that - according to the polls - the Republican Party experienced a pronounced last minute
swing in its favour of between 4 and 16 points. Remarkably this last minute swing appears to have been concentrated in
its effects ...
Remember Nandor? You know that alternative guy with the dreadlocks and the hemp suit. The one who blazed into parliament
on publicity overload. Who fearlessly fought for dope decriminalisation?
It has been almost three years since the terrorist attacks on September 11; during which time we, the people, have been
placed under a constant threat of terror and asked to exercise vigilance in our daily lives.
Richard L. Armitage, Deputy Secretary of State Prepared Statement before House Committee on International Relations
Washington, DC September 29, 2004
Committee meetings Four committee meetings were held this week, 2 in the parliamentary complex, 1 in Auckland and 1 in
Christchurch.
Transcripts of interviews responding to questions on nuclear-free Iran and 16 year old Atefeh’s execution by the Islamic
regime
Cartoon by John Chuckman
Participants in JSMP's Conference, Justice for Timor Leste: Civil Society Strategic Planning for the Future of Serious
Crimes, agreed that the most important mechanism of justice for past international crimes in Timor Leste is an
International Tribunal.
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today voiced grave concern at the escalation of violence and the rising
casualty toll on both sides in the Gaza Strip and adjacent Israeli areas in the past 24 hours, particularly the death
and injuries of children.
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