A former Chief Prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay says he was fired from his job at the Congressional Research Service for criticizing policies concerning the prison. “Even though the Library of Congress has a published policy which encourages the employees to write, speak and teach on area if it not related to their official duties, the unofficial [...]
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A swine flu vaccine will be fast-tracked for use in Britain within five days once it is developed, and 130 million doses are on order. The Department of Health expects to have enough vaccine this year to give it to half the population. Further supplies will be available if needed. Each person will [...]
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Merkel deputy blasts `ugly face of turbo capitalism’ in automaker’s decision to stop Opel sale to Magna BERLIN–General Motors Co.’s decision to scrap the sale of European subsidiary Opel raised new uncertainty Wednesday over the unit’s future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting workers to plan walkouts. The GM board’s unexpected decision to call off [...]
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