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TrinidadTimes.com Friday 12th March 2010 Volume 2010/71
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"The idea of human rights begins with a fundamental commitment to the dignity that is the birthright of every man, woman and child."
Hillary Rodham Clinton
The U.S. Secretary of State was speaking on the release of the 2009 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

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Marketing Workshop Commences In Port Of Spain
Commentary: Harpooning Caribbean Tourism: Swallowing A Dead Rat
Usvi Targets Caribbean Neighbours For Off Season Travel
<b>hazel Calms Angry Couva Reside ...</b>
Caribbean Unpackaged Newsletter March 2010 - European Accommodation And Interline Travel

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Canwest Says Bidding Process For Newspapers Moving Ahead
Fcc Chairman Outlines Broadband Plan For Kids
Fcc 'program Access' Rules Upheld For Cable Tv

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Chile tells China to make use of free trade deal
Chile quake damage estimated at $30 bn
Cuba, Russia sign telecommunications pact
Obama to distribute 1.4-million-dollar Nobel Peace Prize money among charities

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Bbc Caribbean News In Brief
"There are reports BA is planning to schedule extra flights but if we are not included in those plans, the region will suffer tremendously as the Caribbean will lose the business coming out of...

Haiti: Caribbean Unites Behind Recovery Plans
ROSEAU, Dominica , Mar 12, 2010 (IPS) - As he travels back to his headquarters in Washington, World Bank president Robert Zoellick must be painfully aware that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries...
Suriname To Host Caribbean Conference On Higher Education
The Caribbean Conference on Higher Education will take place in Paramaribo, Suriname, from 11 to 13 April, 2010, bringing together policy makers, educators, and experts, who will examine the current...
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International News
Twin suicide attacks in Lahore kills scoresTwin suicide attacks in Lahore kills scores
Twin suicide bombings in the Pakistani city of Lahore have killed and wounded scores of...

Talks with Taliban bolstered by Pakistan supportTalks with Taliban bolstered by Pakistan support
Afghanistan has praised Pakistan's offer to help mediate with the...
Christian and Muslim sites being ignored by Israel, says U.S. State DepartmentChristian and Muslim sites being ignored by Israel, says U.S. State Department
The U.S. State Department has scolded Israel for only recognizing Jewish holy...
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Business News
FDIC to act as receiver of Old Southern Bank of OrlandoFDIC to act as receiver of Old Southern Bank of Orlando
The FDIC has been appointed receiver of the Old Southern Bank, in...

Wall Street sidelined by dollar fallWall Street sidelined by dollar fall
The U.S. dollar was sharply weaker Friday as stocks drifted...
Statewide Bank in Louisiana to be absorbed by Home BankStatewide Bank in Louisiana to be absorbed by Home Bank
The Statewide Bank, headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, has been taken over by Home Bank, on the order of...
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bullet Knee injury rules out Sohail Tanvir from T20 World Cup corner

Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of international cricket for at least four months due to a knee injury thus ending his chances of playing in the World T20 Championship in the Caribbean next month.

"Tanvir has had an operation in Australia for a chronic knee problem and he has been advised to rest for four months," a Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) spokesman said.

He said the board had sent Tanvir to Australia for the operation which was performed successfully.

Tanvir, 25, who has played two Tests and 31 one-day internationals, had opted out of a contract with domestic Australian side Victoria in December due to the same injury, The Daily Times reports.

He last played for Pakistan in November against New Zealand. (ANI)


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