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DR Congo In Goma Secretary-General hails regional accord as best chance for peace in years
23 May 2013 150 Arriving today in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africa's Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ensure security, as well as development, for the long-troubled country. "We have the best chance in many years to bring peace ...
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GM recalls nearly 20000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs
General Motors Corporation said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts, according to a Detroit News report. The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs in the US and nearly 1,000 in Canada over concerns that a wheel could eventually fall off, reported Xinhua. GM has been investigating ...
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Detroit Could Sell Its Art Treasures To Pay Its Bills
The Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Detroit Institute of Arts is widely considered to be one of the nation's museum jewels. Its vast collection includes works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Sargent, and Van Gogh. Its centerpiece courtyard is framed with priceless automobile industry murals ...
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Worlds largest Christian network is based in Southfield Michigan
Arguably the largest urban Christian gospel television network in the world, The Word Network hosted by Bishop George Bloomer streams live shows as well as a sit and share Bible study. One can watch The Word at @thewordnetwork#, ...
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Michigan bass opener coincides with Lake St Clair top spot in Bassmaster 100
for inland waters opens Saturday, May 25 (catch-and-keep bass season on Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and the Detroit River doesn't open until June 15). This bass season opener provides the perfect opportunity for Michigan anglers to enjoy world-class ...
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Charlie Wilson's War
In Charlie Wilson's War, Tom Hanks effects a Southern drawl and an air of debauched charm to play the East Texas Congressman who, in the 1980s, became the unlikely architect of a covert war against the invading Soviet army in Afghanistan. This is certainly a fascina ... ...
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DIAs art collection could face sell-off to satisfy Detroits creditors
The once unthinkable is suddenly thinkable.Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr is considering whether the multibillion-dollar collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts should be considered city assets that potentially could be sold to cover about $15 billion in debt.How much is the art at the DIA worth? Nobody knows exactly, but several billion dollars might well be a low estimate.Even the ...
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Burkes agent mulling over marketing opportunities for ex-Wolverine
For Trey Burke, the next month is a lot of waiting.Between now and the June 27 NBA Draft, his routine will look a lot like his Thursday night, when he spent three hours signing autographs.Really slow.The Burke business was in full swing, first with a private signing for stores, then two hours with the general public at Farmington ...
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Beverly Hills man gets 137 years for role in arson ring
The leader of an arson ring was sentenced today to 137 years in prison for running a scheme that involved burning down houses and businesses for money, scamming more than $5 million from insurance companies through phony claims.Ali Darwich, 31, of Beverly Hills was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Robert Cleland, who oversaw his trial that ended in December with him convicted of 33 counts of ...
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Live Stream Free Watch Online Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals Game 4
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (L) is congratulated by teammate Jakub Kindl after the Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference semi-final playoff hockey game in Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 2013. Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings takes place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4 on Thursday night, with the Blackhawks looking to go on the ...
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Detroit Pistons To Clean Up St. Hedwig Park In Detroit April 18 For NBA Green Week Presented By Sprint
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons are helping to clean-up St. Hedwig Park in Southwest Detroit today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., clearing debris, removing graffiti and painting the basketball court to celebrate NBA Green Week. Members of the Pistons organization, including Pistons Legend Earl Cureton, will join Detroit ...