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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Rights a concern ahead of Ivorian vote

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Political marginalization and simmering rivalries in Ivory Coast suggest Sunday's parliamentary elections could lead to renewed violence, an analysis concluded. Ivorians head to polls Sunday for their first vote since a political stalemate ended in April. Laurent... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Iran warns Hamas against leaving Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Iran has threatened to cut off funds and arms to Hamas if its officials vacate their Damascus headquarters and leave Syria, Palestinian sources told Haaretz. Hamas officials involved in raising funds for the organization's military wing and some members of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Japan tsunami loan scam alleged

TOKYO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Japanese authorities allege crime syndicate members got their hands on interest-free loan money meant for the country's earthquake and tsunami disaster victims. So far, four alleged organized crime members have been arrested on suspicion of fraud in a nearly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Court asked to ban prayer from council

LONDON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Lawyers for a British town council argued Friday that banning prayer from meetings could have far-reaching effects, stripping all religion from government. The Bideford Town Council in Devon argued that council members do not have to participate in the prayers, so there is no... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

U.S. workers give up vacation time

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A survey by the travel Web site Expedia finds that on average U.S. employees expect to forfeit two vacation days this year. The most common reasons workers gave Expedia for the sacrifice are lack of money to spend on travel and failing to plan for time off, CNN reported.... Sign in to see full entry.

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