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| Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings' A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos. Actor Sheen 'set for TV return' Actor Charlie Sheen is expected to return to the set of Two and a Half Men after a spell in rehab, his publicist says. Burma law bans Suu Kyi from poll A new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma. Indian MPs approve women's bill India's upper house sees a second day of uproar as it backs a bill to reserve a third of all parliamentary seats for women. File-sharing sanctions 'unfair' Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT. Ashton sets out diplomatic vision The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs Europe has a "once in a generation opportunity" to build a powerful diplomatic service. Third of EU emissions 'imported' Research shows some EU countries "import" about a third of their carbon emissions from developing countries. Porn net domain name plan revived A plan to create a .xxx net domain for adult content will be revisited three years after it was rejected by internet regulators. Baby P rules 'may increase risks' Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn. Ban honours UN's Haiti 'heroes' Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to the 101 UN staff who died in the Haiti quake, as President Preval seeks US support for the economy. Israel and Syria in nuclear bids Israel and Syria both tell a conference in Paris they want to use nuclear power to generate electricity. RSS Parser |
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| Judge orders 20 years for robberies, gang crime Two weeks ago, Gerard Juste and John Holden were composed as a Frederick County Circuit Court judge sent a 16-year-old who robbed them at gunpoint to prison for 15 years Fertilizer restrictions to be approved ANNAPOLIS -- A Frederick lawmaker expects his bill to help the Chesapeake Bay will be passed in the House of Delegates this week Mount Airy announces nominations for mayor and Town Council The Town of Mount Airy has announced its nominations for mayor and Town Council for the May municipal elections Chickens fall prey to unknown predator Roger 'Tom' Mills woke up to a gruesome scene Tuesday morning in his barnyard in the 2500 block of New Design Road in Adamstown Falin to head local Red Cross The Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a new executive director starting April 1 Public schools receive waiver of three snow days The Frederick County Board of Education will not have to provide 180 days of instruction this year 'Worthy Matron' WALKERSVILLE -- Beverly Ford takes care of her mother, Alice Hill, the same way Hill took care of her older relatives over the years Plane violates D.C. airspace, lands in Frederick An airplane violated restricted airspace around Washington on Tuesday evening and was forced to land at Frederick Municipal Airport, authorities said In unique ceremony, eighth-graders receive school class rings Receiving a school ring is a rite of passage usually reserved for high school and college juniors Lawmakers honor Voltaggio The City of Frederick held its annual lobbying day Tuesday, and what better guest of honor than the city's most famous chef? Comprehensive plan issues resolved The Frederick County Commissioners wrapped up their review of the draft comprehensive plan Tuesday with a vote that would allow the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo to expand without having to seek a special exception Increase Web Traffic |