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Daily Archives: July 5, 2011
Future king faces protesters in Quebec
Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Princess Catherine, have traveled to Canada’s Prince Edward Island as part of their nine-day tour of the country, after facing small protests in Quebec City. A small group of demonstrators protesting against the British … Continue reading
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Obama becomes target of bogus Twitter note
Hackers on Sunday broke into the Twitter feed of U.S. network Fox News and posted six messages falsely reporting the death of U.S. President Barack Obama. Fox News released a statement Monday saying the reports were false and malicious and … Continue reading
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Independence celebrated all over United States
Americans celebrated Independence Day Monday. The day is the anniversary of the country’s founding in 1776. On the day known informally as the Fourth of July, U.S. citizens celebrate with parades, picnics, ball games, and concerts. Fourth of July decorations … Continue reading
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Chávez returns home to mark 200th birthday
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has addressed thousands of cheering supporters from the balcony of his presidential palace in Caracas, hours after returning home from Cuba, where he underwent cancer surgery. President Chávez discussed his health during the 30-minute speech Monday … Continue reading
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Country logs 113 killings in the first six months of the year
Personal security has become the No 1 political and social issue. A series of headline-grabbing murders has propelled the issue to the forefront of the public mind perhaps because citizens do not believe that the central government or courts are … Continue reading
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Journalism groups upset because lawmakers shelve a bill
Many in the media business are astounded that the Asamblea Legislative would ashcan a freedom of expression bill that has been in the works for years. Lawmakers voted 37 to 6 to archive or shelve the bill, No. 15.974. Among … Continue reading
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Costa Rica signs tax pacts with Australia, Nordic states
Costa Rica has signed tax treaties with Australia and the Nordic countries, the foreign ministry said Monday. The agreements allow the tax authorities of the countries to exchange information. The Australian agreement was signed in México by Gabriela Jiménez, the … Continue reading
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Both types of gasoline will decrease in price
The regulating agency has decreed a decrease in the prices for gasoline and authorized an increase in diesel. The agency, the Authoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos, said super gasoline would decrease 28 colons and plus would go down 35 colons. … Continue reading
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Strong storm sweeps city and floods some homes
A string of heavy thunderstorms swept through the metro area between 3 and 5 p.m. Monday and dumped an inch of rain on San José. The downpour caused flooding in Tibás and in San Juan de Desamparados, both chronic trouble … Continue reading
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There is a small break for those who lose license
Persons with a Costa Rican driving license are getting a break in the event their document is lost or stolen. The transport ministry said Monday that all that is required is a 5,000 colons fee (about $10) and a cédula … Continue reading
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Tourism firms expect about 60 percent occupancy
Tourism operators are anticipating an occupancy rate just short of 60 percent as Costa Ricans take advantage of the midyear vacation. Public school children have two weeks off, but even government agencies like the Poder Judicial plan to close down … Continue reading
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