Top Chinese policeman’s ‘leave’ raises many eyebrows
February 8th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) A top Chinese policeman, who shot to national fame for leading a popular crackdown on organised crime, has gone on leave under mysterious circumstances amid rumours ... Read more...
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Peanuts on planes are protected by law
April 23rd, 2011 - 1:15 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, April 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that there is not much that they can do with regards to getting peanuts off airplanes. The department last year ... Read more...
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Al-Qaida’s latest threat to US: poisoning food in hotels, restaurants over single weekend
December 21st, 2010 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21(ANI): The latest Al-Qaida terror threat to the United States reportedly involves the possible use of poisons aimed at food in hotels and restaurants over a single weekend.According ... Read more...
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Department of Homeland Security to provide advanced imaging technology to 28 airports
July 20th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide advanced imaging technology (AIT) to 28 airports nationwide, using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano ... Read more...
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Secretary Napolitano meets with Middle Eastern officials to enhance aviation security
June 2nd, 2010 - 3:52 am ICT by BNO News
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met on Tuesday with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International ... Read more...
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DHS Secretary Napolitano meets with African officials in Nigeria
April 13th, 2010 - 2:27 am ICT by BNO News
ABUJA, NIGERIA (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with top officials from across Africa and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster ... Read more...
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Secretary Napolitano delivers remarks at the women in law enforcement ceremony
March 25th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano expressed her remarks on Wednesday to female law enforcement agents and officers from across the Department at the U.S. ... Read more...
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Greece becomes new member of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program
March 10th, 2010 - 5:19 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday that Greece is now a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).The VWP will strengthen passenger information sharing ... Read more...
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Dept. of Homeland Security reveals initiative for consultation and coordination with U.S. tribes
March 2nd, 2010 - 3:26 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday revealed the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States.DHS ... Read more...
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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary to discuss aviation security with Mexico
February 13th, 2010 - 3:49 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Mexico City to discuss security tactics in global aviation, the DHS announced Friday.Secretary Napolitano will meet ... Read more...
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New York Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs
October 20th, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) The New York Times plans to eliminate 100 newsroom jobs - about 8 percent of the total - by year's end, offering buyouts to union and non-union ... Read more...
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New York Times to lay off 100 from newsroom
October 20th, 2009 - 5:56 am ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 20 (DPA) The New York Times is to slash 100 jobs in its newsroom as the largest and most prestigious newspaper in the US continues to struggle with the ... Read more...
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