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The Earth Times Online Newspaper
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COL FB: Oregon St. 21, Maryland 14 (Dec 29 2007 05:42 GMT) - Yvenson Bernard and James Rodgers combined for 276 rushing yards and three scores Friday, carrying Oregon State to a 21-14 Emerald Bowl win over Maryland. The Beavers (9-4), who won their fourth straight, became the first Pac-10 team to capture a bowl gam... |
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Pope: end violence that led to Bhutto murder (Dec 29 2007 05:41 GMT) - Pope Benedict XVI send a telegram of condolences following the assassination of former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto. Pakistani police shoot at least 20 persons in the ensuing violent protests. |
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Only Roman Catholic newspaper closes in Russia (Dec 29 2007 05:41 GMT) - "Svet Evangelia" closes after a 14-year run. It had served as a point of reference for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It ceased publication on the orders of Bishop Paolo Pezzi, the new archbishop of Moscow. |
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Greece to transform airport into a park (Dec 29 2007 05:41 GMT) - Millions of euros will be spent to transform Athens' airport into a residential park complete with sports and leisure facilities and business venues. The Elliniko project has met with mixed reactions. |
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The pagan roots of Christmas trees (Dec 29 2007 05:41 GMT) - From appeasing the tree spirits to representing a potent symbol of growth and rebirth, evergreens have a long history of domestication at this time of year. The traditions of evergreens and holly pre-date Christianity and originate in a pagan past. |
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Greek environment minister slams US (Dec 29 2007 05:41 GMT) - Greek environment minister George Souflias said the outcome of the Bali conference on the environment was "poor". He said that the US, along with Australia, Canada, China, India, and Russia showed no will to achieve specific emission goals. |
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