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Russian military raids Greenpeace ship, takes activists hostage
2013-09-20 19:28:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: Armed Russian military have stormed a Greenpeace ship protesting against oil exploitation in remote Arctic waters. According to the last communications from the Arctic Sunrise before all contact was cut at around 4.30pm BST, the Russians dropped guards on to the deck of the vessel by rope from a helicopter, rounded up the Greenpeace crew and broke into the wheel house and communications rooms. Tweets from three people who locked themselves into a secure area on the ship said: "This is pretty...
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Former Canadian ambassador to recall Iran hostage role at Pitt-Greensburg commencement
2013-04-28 08:01:15| Footwear - Topix.net
Canada's former ambassador whose pivotal role in the 1979 Iran hostage crisis was glossed over in the 2013 Oscar-winning film "Argo" will take center stage on Saturday at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg's commencement ceremonies.
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Will FSIS Furlough Hold The Food System Hostage?
2013-02-21 21:37:00| Beef
Unless a budget deal is reached by March 1 in Washington, $1 trillion in mandatory cuts to virtually all federal programs will be implemented. Among the cuts USDA has announced is a 15-day furlough of federal meat inspectors. read more
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Apple claims Einhorn lawsuit tries to hold investors 'hostage'
2013-02-14 01:37:39| CNET News.com
The hedge fund manager's injunction request would "harm the public interest," Apple says in its response. [Read more]
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Man Arrested After Holding Jack in the Box Workers Hostage
2013-02-10 15:28:33| IT Services - Topix.net
Officers were called to the Jack In The Box at 1817 Contra Costa Blvd. around 5:40 a.m. on reports of a man with a knife inside the business, according to police.