MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 11th 2010
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Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 01:24 UTC
German Scientists Discover non Chartered Sunken Islands in the Caribbean
German scientists announced on Monday they believe they have discovered sunken islands in the Caribbean Sea following a deep sea expedition in April.
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Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 01:14 UTC
Lula da Silva Criticizes “Capitalist Myopia” and Food Prices Global Speculation
Brazilian president Lula da Silva thanked the United Nations for the two prizes awarded for his leadership in fighting hunger and poverty with a strong speech condemning rich countries, global speculation and “capitalist myopia”.
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Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:38 UTC
FAO Honors Lula da Silva for Leadership in Fight Against Hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) honoured Brazilian President Lula da Silva for his leadership in the fight against hunger and inadequate nutrition in his country and across the world.
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Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Sir Elton John’s “Jesus Super-Intelligent Gay Man” Comment Bans him for Egypt
Sir Elton John, 63, has been banned from performing in Egypt over his views on homosexuality and religion. The outspoken British pop icon was due to play a private show on 18 May but has been told he is not welcome.
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Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:33 UTC
Former Allies but Later Staunch Critics of Chávez Sentenced to Years of Prison
A former Venezuelan defence minister who has become a staunch critic of President Hugo Chávez was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for alleged misappropriation of funds in connection with the purchase of military equipment.
