Posts Tagged ‘almost-two’

Trial of Mubarak resumes in Egypt

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

The trial of the former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, resumes in Cairo after a delay of almost two months.

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Trial of Mubarak resumes in Egypt

Insolvencies ‘to jump’ this year

Monday, January 24th, 2011

More UK firms are experiencing serious financial difficulties than at any time in almost two years, research suggests.

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Insolvencies ‘to jump’ this year

Energy Companies’ Big Plans to Exploit the American West to Feed China’s Insatiable Appetite for Coal

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Coal production is becoming increasingly unpopular in the United States. Not a single coal plant has broken ground anywhere in the country in almost two full years. It’s truly an unprecedented achievement for those seeking to put the breaks on global warming, a victory we all ought to be celebrating as coal incineration accounts for one-third of our country’s entire CO2 emissions. read more

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Energy Companies’ Big Plans to Exploit the American West to Feed China’s Insatiable Appetite for Coal

In book, Bush defends waterboarding

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

After staying largely mum on the political scene since leaving office almost two years ago, former President George W. Bush will reveal his thoughts on the most historic — and controversial — parts of his presidency with the release of his memoir Tuesday.

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In book, Bush defends waterboarding

Korean rivals hold military talks

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

North and South Korea hold their first military talks in almost two years in a bid to ease tensions heightened by the sinking of a warship.

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Korean rivals hold military talks

‘Strong response’ to gas helpline

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The Health and Safety Executive which set up a helpline for people concerned over the Castlerock gas leak has so far received almost two hundred calls.

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‘Strong response’ to gas helpline