Hijack taskforce ‘a visible deterrent’ – U.TV
BBC News Hijack taskforce 'a visible deterrent' U.TV The taskforce established to crack down on hijackings in Belfast has enhanced police visibility on the streets of the city, the senior PSNI officer leading the unit has said. Chief Superintendent Alan McCrum was updating the Policing Board on the work … Carjacking taskforce arrests eight people BBC News all 2 news articles
Strong earthquake rattles NZ’s Christchurch
A strong earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, rattling buildings, sending goods tumbling from shelves and prompting terrified holiday shoppers to flee into the streets. There was no tsunami alert issued and the city appeared to have been spared major damage.
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Strong earthquake rattles Mexico, killing two
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, killing at least two people, knocking out lights in parts of the capital and sending people rushing into the streets. There were no immediate reports of severe damage or injuries in Mexico City but emergency services said an 18-year-old man was killed when a roof collapsed in Iguala, a small city between the …
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Man nabbed at U.S. airport with snakes in his pants (Reuters)
Reuters – Never mind ants in your pants, what about snakes and tortoises?
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City introduces "tax meters" for prostitutes (Reuters)
Reuters – Prostitutes in the German city of Bonn must carry a ticket purchased from a new parking meter-like machine while working the streets or face hefty fines from tax authorities in a scheme launched on Monday night.
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Homeless man’s voice prompts job offers (AP)
AP – With a deep, refined voice, Ted Williams simply asked for help to get off the streets.
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Curses! Romania’s witches forced to pay income tax (AP)
AP – Everyone curses the tax man, but Romanian witches angry about having to pay up for the first time are planning to use cat excrement and dead dogs to cast spells on the president and government.
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‘Secret Santas’ dole out $100 handshakes in NC (AP)
AP – “Secret Santas” are roaming the streets of North Carolina, handing out $100 handshakes.
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‘Secret Santas’ dole out $100 handshakes in NC (AP)
AP – “Secret Santas” are roaming the streets of North Carolina, handing out $100 handshakes.
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Robbery-hit city hides its statues (Reuters)
Reuters – The eastern Dutch city of Nijmegen is taking 10 statues off the streets after some of its bronzes were stolen and most likely melted down to take advantage of the high price of the metal alloy.
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