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Zimbabwe submits to popular pressure: foreign currencies now legal tender

April 26, 2019 By

Thursday, January 29, 2009 Zimbabwe has decided to abandon its currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, in favour of other currencies. Acting Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced today that Zimbabweans will be allowed to make transactions in other currencies along with the local currency. “In line with the prevailing practices by the general public, [the] government is […]

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Ousted Honduran president says crisis deal has failed

April 19, 2019 By

Friday, November 6, 2009 An aide to ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said that a deal designed to end the country’s political crisis has failed, after interim leader Roberto Micheletti announced the formation of a new cabinet. Micheletti said late on Thursday that he is installing a national unity government without the participation of Zelaya, […]

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

April 18, 2019 By

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 The Ministry of Defence has named a British soldier from the 3 Para Battle Group who died while on patrol in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. The soldier, 19 year-old Private Damien Raymond Jackson, of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, came under fire from Taliban forces in the town of Sangin. He died […]

Leonard Skinner, namesake of rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at age 77

April 17, 2019 By

Monday, September 20, 2010 Leonard Skinner, the namesake of rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 77. Skinner was a gym teacher and basketball coach and taught members of the group. His death was announced by his son, also named Leonard Skinner, who also said that he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. […]

GM and Chrysler receive Canadian loans amid US restructuring ultimata

April 17, 2019 By

Friday, April 3, 2009 General Motors (GM) and Chrysler will receive bridge loans from the government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario, however no more will be forthcoming from either Canadian or US governments unless the companies can reinvent themselves. “This is a regrettable but necessary step to protect the Canadian economy. We […]

Category:June 1, 2010

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3 Things That Make Me Want To Do Business With A Dealership

April 14, 2019 By

More On This Topic: Used Cars Warrnambool Best Used Cars Hamilton byadmin Buying a new or used vehicle is a big deal to me. That’s why I find the right dealer and go back every time I need another car or truck. For example, if I’m looking for a Ford F150 close to me, I […]