Monthly Archives: November 2009
Integrated newsroom at de Volkskrant
Background De Volkskrant is the third largest newspaper in the Netherlands after De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad. Built in 1919, it now (2009) prints some 250,000 copies during weekdays and 320,000 copies over the weekend. In 2006, De Volkskrant began … Continue reading
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EU president mixed response
IPJ News – Although the US welcomed Herman van Rompuy as the first permanent European Council President, there has been some dismay at the choice. Turkish member of parliament Onur Oymen said he was concerned about what Van Rompuy’s presidency … Continue reading
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FIFA refuses Ireland
FIFA won’t change the result of match for France versus Ireland. It’s the final and no more replay. The score keeps 2-1 for France. The FIFA states all finished. “As is clearly mentioned in the laws of the game, … Continue reading
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Oil price fall dragged equity market
IPJNews – A global sell off on equity markets dragged crude prices by nearly 3 percent, the first decline this week. The price for a barrel of crude dropped by more than $1 instantly when US markets opened. Markets in … Continue reading
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Miss Dorothy, a learning approach with cartoon style
Miss Dorothy characters IPJ News – Miss Dorothy Com, created by Sharon Doughty, is a new and unique approach to learn about personal behaviour and safety. It’s designed to handle behavioural issues including bullying, crime and disorder, social exclusion and racism. … Continue reading
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Oil price weaken
IPJNews- Oil prices fell after a rally above 80 dollars following news of falling US energy inventories, as traders banked profits. New York’s main contract, light sweet crude for December delivery, fell 51 cents to 79.07 dollars a barrel. Brent … Continue reading
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Indonesian Muslims urged not to watch film 2012
IPJ News-The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) called on Muslims not to watch 2012 movie. Muslims should ignore the ancient mayan prediction about doomsday in the movie. “Islam believes that no one but God knows when doomsday come,” said Chairman of … Continue reading
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Belgian prime minister becomes EU president
IPJ News – The heads of the 27 EU nations finally settled on Herman van Rompuy to be the first permanent European Council President. The other top job has gone to the EU Trade Commissioner, Baroness Catherine Ashton from the … Continue reading
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Karzai wants international forces out in five years
Hamid Karzai: “We will decrease the role of international forces” Hamid Karzai has been sworn in as Afghan president for a second elected term. He wants the Afghan forces in charge of the nation within five years. In his inauguration … Continue reading
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Local Dutch police prioritize vandalism and drugs
By: Ruslan Ramli and Aán Suryana IPJ News – Just like other cities in the Netherlands, vandalism and drugs had been pressing problems for police force in the Dutch city of Bussum, said a local police officer. Hans Post, local … Continue reading
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