Posts Tagged ‘fight’

Adult services censored on Craigslist – CNN

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

CBC.ca Adult services censored on Craigslist CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Online classified service Craigslist's decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday.

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Crown fire grows to more than 13000 acres – Los Angeles Times

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Los Angeles Times (blog) Crown fire grows to more than 13000 acres Los Angeles Times The blaze in northern LA County has forced the evacuation of 300 homes. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph were making the fight difficult

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Catalonia Bans Bullfighting, But the Fight Isn’t Over – TIME

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The Hindu Catalonia Bans Bullfighting, But the Fight Isn't Over TIME Animal rights activists celebrate Catalonia's parliament's decision to ban bullfights on their northeastern region, in Madrid, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Daniel Ochoa de Olza / AP It's been a long time …

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Petraeus could provide calming influence after leadership change – Washington Post

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Globe and Mail Petraeus could provide calming influence after leadership change Washington Post By selecting Gen. David H. Petraeus to take charge of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama has minimized the turmoil of a leadership change and built at least a temporary buffer against growing concern that …

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‘We’ll see this through,’ Obama says of spill cleanup – USA Today

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk 'We'll see this through,' Obama says of spill cleanup USA Today By Evan Vucci, AP By Rick Jervis, USA TODAY GRAND ISLE, La. — After touring an oil-tainted beach here and meeting with local leaders, President Obama on Friday promised Gulf Coast residents he will not abandon the fight against the ongoing oil crisis.

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Kerry unveils climate bill – Reuters

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Kansas City Star Kerry unveils climate bill Reuters The Valero St. Charles oil refinery is seen during a tour of the refinery in Norco, Louisiana August 15, 2008

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Obama says taking the fight to the Taliban is paying off – The Guardian

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The Guardian Obama says taking the fight to the Taliban is paying off The Guardian Barack Obama warned today that coalition forces in Afghanistan faced months of hard fighting, but said they had started to “reverse the momentum of the insurgency” by taking the fight to the Taliban. Speaking after a meeting at the White House with the …

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Cape Wind project wins federal approval – Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Reuters Cape Wind project wins federal approval Los Angeles Times The project offshore from Cape Cod in Massachusetts is on track to become the first such alternative energy source in the US But local opponents aren't giving up the fight against it.

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Gay visitation order shows how Obama brings big change with small actions – Washington Post

Friday, April 16th, 2010

ABC News Gay visitation order shows how Obama brings big change with small actions Washington Post President Obama's decision Thursday night to grant same-sex couples hospital visitation rights is the latest and most visible example of a strategy to make concrete steps toward equality for gays and lesbians without sparking a … Hospital Decision Is Safe Ground on Gay Rights for Obama New York Times Hospital directive gives gays a victory without the fight Los Angeles Times Obama's hospital-visitation order is victory for gay-rights activists Fort Worth Star Telegram Dayton Daily News

Medvedev outlines anti-terrorism strategy for North Caucasus – RIA Novosti

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk Medvedev outlines anti-terrorism strategy for North Caucasus RIA Novosti MAKHACHKALA, April 1 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday listed five main components of the fight against terrorism in Russia's North Caucasus region. Medvedev arrived on Thursday in Russia's North Caucasus republic of … Car bomb kills two in Russia as tensions remain high after metro attacks Telegraph.co.uk Two Killed in Dagestan Car Explosion Voice of America Masterminds behind Moscow, Dagestani explosions known: FSB Xinhua CBS News