Monthly Archives: August 2009

Death row organ donor scandal exposed in China

China today announced the launch of its national organ donation system, revealing for the first time the extent of its reliance on transplants from executed prisoners. A senior health official disclosed just how dependent are China’s hospitals on the organs … Continue reading

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Gordon Brown 'damaged the UK' (1)

Gordon Brown has been accused of damaging Britain’s international standing after he repeatedly ducked questions over whether he supported the early release of the Lockerbie bomber. The Prime Minister insisted that no deals had been done between Britain and Libya … Continue reading

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The 'Shameless' generation of benefit addicts (1)

The number of jobless households has risen at its fastest rate since Labour came to power with almost five million people now living in homes where no one works. New figures reveal a massive 4.8million people of working age now … Continue reading

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A cure for election fever

We’re not all that surprised by the results of the latest CanWest News Service and Global National poll, conducted last week by Ipsos Reid, which shows the federal Tories with an 11-point lead on the Liberals. The government has handled … Continue reading

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World August 26th, 2009 (10)

#1 — BBC | Honduras defiant over elections The Honduran interim government says it will go ahead with presidential elections in November, even if results are not recognised by other countries. [...] #2 — BBC | Argentina rules on marijuana use The … Continue reading

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Canada August 26th, 2009 (14)

#1 — CBC | Toronto police charge man reported abducted A Toronto man who disappeared mysteriously in a reported abduction on Aug. 22 has been found and is now charged with public mischief. [...] #2 — CBC | Tough years … Continue reading

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Remembering Ted Kennedy (7)

Sen. Edward Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts lawmaker whose personal tragedies along with his professional triumphs and losses unfolded in the public eye, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77. His family … Continue reading

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Skyrocketing Deficit May Seal Fate of Obamacare Plans (3)

WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday said this year’s federal budget deficit will reach $1.58 trillion, less than projected this spring but still historically high — and offered a bleak fiscal forecast that threatens to pose serious problems for … Continue reading

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Harper won't budge on key issues, Layton says

Jack Layton says Stephen Harper just doesn’t seem to understand how bad the unemployment situation is – and it could cost him his job. The NDP Leader emerged from a meeting with the Prime Minister on Tuesday strongly hinting he … Continue reading

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Medical report on Lockerbie bomber released (1)

It appears that the quality of health care provided to the recently furloughed Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi has been on a par with that to be obtained by the most gold-plated of private insurers in the United States.  … Continue reading

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Why primary care doctors are fed up

(CNN) — Health policy experts agree that any reform in our health care system must include a well-educated, caring primary care doctor who is able to manage the health of his or her patients with an eye to using resources … Continue reading

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Prosecuting the CIA (6)

‘It would be unfair to prosecute dedicated men and women working to protect America for conduct that was sanctioned in advance by the Justice Department.” –Attorney General Eric Holder, April 2009 “Justice Department Names Prosecutor to Reopen CIA Abuse Cases” … Continue reading

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