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LETTERS TO THE EDITORWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:49AMThe Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition does not solicit funds via the telephone.

Jabel Ali Hotels to open Round Island Resort by early 2012Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:41AMJabel Ali Hotels to open Round Island Resort by early 2012

Tear gas quells asylum seeker protest in AustraliaWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:38AMSYDNEY (AP) — Australian police fired tear gas and shock grenades to quell asylum seekers who set fires at a detention center in a protest that the prime minister said Wednesday could hurt their chances of getting visas. One man was arrested after Tuesday night’s riot by some 50 inmates at the Christmas Island detention

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza’s State of the City AddressWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:52AMSTATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2011 Hon. Paz C. Radaza Lapu-Lapu City Mayor July 20, 2011, Hoops Dome     Hon. Congressman Arturo Radaza, Hon. Vice-Mayor Marcial Ycong, Honorable Members of the City Council, Barangay Officials, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, my fellow Oponganons… good morning!   This year, our city is celebrating its 50th [...]

Gillard warns protesting asylum seekersWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:43AMGillard has issued a stern warning to protesting asylum seekers at the Christmas Island detention centre.

Political chess not for the faint-heartedWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:24AMNorth Carolina Rep. Tim Spear (D-2nd District) faced some tough choices during the General Assembly's legislative session that just ended.

Tear gas used on rioting asylum seekersTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:55PMTEAR gas and bean-bag rounds were fired at asylum seekers on Christmas Island after riots broke out late last night.

Tear gas used in detention centre riotTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:45PMAUSTRALIAN Federal Police have used tear gas and beanbag rounds to restore order after a disturbance involving up to 50 asylum seekers at the Christmas Island detention centre.

Malaysia deal cuts arrivals - BowenTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:45PMChris Bowen says the government's refugee swap deal with Malaysia has cut the number of boat arrivals.