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Rape victim who drove attacker to police station praised
A rape victim who drove her attacker to a police station after he fell asleep is being praised for her bravery by police. Vipul Romik Sharma, 22, was found guilty in Auckland District Court yesterday...
Key allays razor gang fears
Prime Minister-designate John Key says his incoming government will not slash the number of public servants despite a new survey showing there are 9000 more than National's proposed cap. The Stat...
U-turn on travel tax welcomed by small airports - Independent
REGIONAL airports were yesterday rewarded for their angry opposition to the €10 travel tax with another budget U-turn. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan trimmed the tax to just €2 for all short flights to Britain , from whatever point in Ireland ...
Indian troops raid hotels to free hostages
0 MUMBAI, India -- Black-clad Indian commandoes raided two luxury hotels to try to free hostages Thursday, and explosions and gunshots shook India's financial capital a day after suspected Musl...
Baltimore to honor Edgar Allen Poe with year-long festival
BALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore, the city where Edgar Allan Poe died, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth with "Nevermore 2009," a year's worth of exhibits and programs.
Delta Air Lines adding first bag fee - Minneapolis Star Tribune
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest carrier, said Wednesday it will impose a $15 fee to check a first bag, becoming the last of the six legacy airlines to impose such a fee. The carrier also said it is cutting certain other fees as it ...
British Airways profits take a plunge
) for the first half of 2008 and said passenger numbers were down by almost four percent. Pre-tax profits were down to 52 million pounds from 616 million pounds a year earlier.
Dubai World gets OK to up stake in MGM Mirage
By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-JournalMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Nov. 21--Dubai's investment arm was given permission to increase its ownership of MGM Mirage on Thursday, but one of its execut...
Brand New Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport in Costa Rica Opens
First Hotel for Hilton Garden Inn in Central America Reinforces Company's Commitment to Grow throughout Latin America
Passenger space travel may be a reality by middle of next decade
London, Nov 8 : Scientists have envisioned passenger space travel becoming a reality by the middle of next decade, which would enable people to go from one side of the globe to the other in a couple o...
Highway traffic heavy, but airport travel smooth - Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Wednesday afternoon, traffic was already thick on I-75 southbound in the Henry County area. At 2:45 p.m. a three-vehicle wreck at I-20 westbound and Holmes Drive snarled traffic. A wreck in Banks County, in northeast Georgia, had traffic backed up ...
In Iran, open arms, rich history await intrepid Westerners
Iran may be encouraging more foreign tourism, but the hurdles can be considerable, from a minimum two-month visa-processing lead time for Americans to the inability to use credit cards and internation...
Bayelsa,Virgin Airlines in N198 Million Deal to Train Youths
Bayelsa State government has entered into a N198million strategic partnership agreement with Virgin Airlines for the purpose of training young Bayelsans in piloting and aeronautic engineering as part ...
Durbin Cruises To Victory In U.S. Senate Race
CHICAGO (CBS) ― Illinois voters are sending Democrat Dick Durbin back for a third term in the U.S. Senate. Cash, experience and pro-Democrat sentiment helped Durbin beat Republican challenger S...
Kiwis warned against Bali travel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is warning New Zealanders against travelling to Bali while executions of the Bali bombers loom. Three men are expected to go before a firing squad any...
Australia slashes interest rate to avert recession - International Herald Tribun..
SYDNEY, Australia : Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by one percentage point Tuesday in the latest bold move by the country's top finance officials to stave off a recession. The reduction is the fourth in a row by the Reserve Bank of ...
Books, travel and now Canali from Harry - Globe and Mail
Just a few years ago, Harry Rosen Inc. found that consumers weren't ready to buy its luxury men's wear online. They worried about using credit cards on the Internet, and didn't like to purchase clothes without trying them on first. Lately, however ...
FAA Hid Dallas Airport Safety Errors
American Airlines jet on runway at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (AP Photo) A Transportation Department investigation has concluded that Federal Aviation Administration officials covered up ...
Boeing and Wellington Airport at odds
Wellington Airport is misrepresenting the ability of the Boeing 787 to fly direct to Asia from the city, despite new information showing it is not economically possible, the aircraft maker says. The ...
Insider tips to make the most of Miami
Miami is a sprawling city -- you'll need a car if you want to explore it Hotel prices can fluctuate wildly between low season and high season Take a day trip to the Everglades or spend some time in th...
Feds: 'Plausible' Al Qaeda Plot Against NYC Subway - CBS 2 Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) ― Federal authorities are warning police of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway and train systems during the holiday season, prompting local officials to beef up security at stations. An internal memo obtained by ...
Expect rain, slippery and sloppy travel conditions rest of today - Pocono Record
It's a sloppy day for traveling home from your Thanksgiving trip or for venturing out for holiday shopping. Here's the forecast from the National Weather Service: This Afternoon: Periods of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 3pm, then ...
Checks of foreign planes to double
The transport ministry will double snap inspections of foreign airlines' planes to about 200 per year at major airports to curb the rise in accidents and mechanical problems, officials said Saturday.
Travel treacherous in western Nebraska as people dig out from ice ... - Minneap..
OMAHA, Neb. - A layer of ice and nearly a foot of snow made some Nebraska highways treacherous Tuesday, part of a storm system that also interfered with Minnesota schools. The National Weather Service posted winter weather advisories covering ...
Hamstrung: Game-time call on Burress - New Haven Register
By Tom Canavan, Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The chances of Plaxico Burress making another winning touchdown catch this weekend at the University of Phoenix Stadium are questionable at best. The New York Giants’ star receiver was ...
American, Delta among airlines seeking their fare share
MORRISVILLE – Belted by high fuel prices earlier in the year, airlines are working to balance their need to recoup billions of dollars in losses against a decline in demand likely to accompany t...
Giants 'pretty frustrated' at travel requirements - Wairarapa Times-Age
Cross Country Rentals Giants men's softball coach Tony Nixon says his team is "pretty frustrated" at having to travel to Fraser Park, Avalon tomorrow night for matches against Cardinals and Dodgers in the Hutt Valley premier league. Nixon said ...
Travel the World Staff Boost their Customer Service Skills - e-Travel Blackboard
20 staff members from Travel the World’s Reservations and Client Relations teams have boosted their customer service skills by completing a Certificate IV in Customer Contact. Travel the World provides travel related services to the Australian ...
Preferred Hotel Group Partners With Tristar Hotels In India
Preferred Hotel Group has announced its partnership with Tristar Hotels Private Limited and welcomes its first hotel - Svelte Hotel & Personal Suites. The hotel is a member of the Sterling Hotels ...
Cricket Australia suspends India travel - Sify
Sydney: Cricket Australia (CA) Thursday has told the Victorian and Western Australian sides, participating in the Twenty20 Champions League scheduled to begin next week, not to travel to India following the series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The ...
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