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German Constitutional Court prohibits shooting down hijacked passenger planes

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 The Bundesverfassungsgericht has declared legislation which would have allowed the German Air Force to shoot down hijacked passenger planes unconstitutional. The Luftsicherheitsgesetz (literally: Aviation Safety Act) was passed in January 2005 and mainly dealt with uncontroversial matters concerning the safety at airports. One provision however allowed the minister of defense to...

Insure Your Investments By Insuring Your Business

See More About: Compendiums Australia Buy Compendium Australia byAlma Abell Whether you run a small business or a large business, it is very important to make sure that your business is insured. It takes a lot of hard work and investing to run a successful business. Make sure it is protected and minimize risks of...

China’s ‘Bandit King’ given life term in ‘massive’ bribery case

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Lai Changxing, dubbed the Bandit King, has been given a life sentence for years of smuggling and corruption that added up to billions of US dollars or Pounds sterling. The Chinese court described the values as “massive”. Lai smuggled goods worth more than £2 billion into Xiamen, bypassing more than £1...

The Pros And Cons Of Hyperhidrosis Surgery

See More About: What Are The Treatments For Hyperhidrosis Best Treatment For Hyperhidrosis The Pros and Cons of Hyperhidrosis Surgery By Tim F Clark Medical treatment for hyperhidrosis typically involves careful assessment by a qualified dermatologist. At first the dermatologist may prescribe lotions or powders to try and mitigate the profuse sweating of the palms...

American Indian Movement spokesperson dies, age 75

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Vernon Bellecourt, once the primary spokesperson for the American Indian Movement, died recently at age 75. Bellecourt, an Ojibwa who fought for Native rights, was perhaps best known for his opposition to Native names and mascots for sports teams. First in the headlines in 1972, Bellecourt organized a cross-country caravan of...

Kenya deports Somali businessman

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Following its decision yesterday to bar Somali warlords and their associates from entering the country, Kenya today deported a Somali businessman, citing his links to leaders engaged in the ongoing civil conflict in Somalia. Abdirashid Hussein Shire was arrested by police at a hotel in the Kenyan capital Nairobi and escorted...

Alabama postal workers and customers become ill, suspicious substance found

Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Six workers in the post office in Hueytown, Alabama developed breathing problems and 23 were sent to the hospital after a chemical used in the manufacture of fishing lures leaked from a package. The post office, located five miles west of downtown Birmingham, Alabama, was evacuated, and Hueytown firefighters in hazardous...

Three Major Attractions In The San Francisco Bay Area

See More About: Excavator Parts Australia Excavator Parts Brisbane June, 2014 byAlma Abell In the San Francisco Bay Area, apartments may look out on one or all of the 3 major attractions in the region. These are why some come to visit the city. They are even why some people decide to live there. In...

Odense SC win Danish squash championship

Friday, May 2, 2008 Odense Squash Club (OSC) won the Danish team club championship in squash. During the weekend of April 26 and 27, the final four of the Danish championship were played at OSC home stadium, Squash Center Danmark, due to OSC winning the league system this season. OSC beat Herlev/Hjorten Squash (Herlev) 6-1...

American Indian Movement spokesperson dies, age 75

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Vernon Bellecourt, once the primary spokesperson for the American Indian Movement, died recently at age 75. Bellecourt, an Ojibwa who fought for Native rights, was perhaps best known for his opposition to Native names and mascots for sports teams. First in the headlines in 1972, Bellecourt organized a cross-country caravan of...