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Boeing has publicly said that static testing on ZY997 to validate the 787 wing fix would begin in late November. Well, it’s late November and Matt Cawby’s KPAE blog that closely tracks the goings-on at the company’s Everett facility posted a small item that has attracted quite a bit of attention: A wing load test on the static test 787 in the 40-23 began at 4:30 PM today and was completed at 7:20 PM. Second test scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.

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Chasing the clues: 787 static tests underway?

NEW DELHI: Wrongly blocking passengers with confirmed tickets who reach on time from boarding will now cost airlines dear, as per new rules to be imposed shortly by the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation. With overbooking becoming rampant to make up for last-minute no shows, the government has finalized cash penalties to clamp down on this practice.

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Airlines must Pay/Refund flyers for delays or denying boarding pass – DGCA

An Air Deccan flight, which was grounded because of a bird hit at the Visakhapatnam airport. Bird hits have proved especially expensive to airlines this year. Cash-strapped airlines have been pounded on another front suffering a loss of at least Rs 7 crore this year on account of

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241 Bird hits in 2009 causing Rs 7 crore loss to airlines in India

SALEM: After a 16-year wait, the airport at Salem in western Tamil Nadu became operational again, with Kingfisher Airlines kicking off its Chennai-Salem services on Sunday. Puducherry is the only airport that does not have commercial services in the southern region. The flight takes an hour to reach Salem.

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Kingfisher Airlines starts Chennai-Salem service – Salem Airport back in operation

Asean Fair In South Africa Raises Funds For Disaster Victims (Bernama) PRETORIA, Nov 16 (Bernama) — The Embassies of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in South Africa, held a charity fair here on Nov 14 to Nov 15, to raise funds for victims of typhoon Mirinae which hit the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam

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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – Asean Fair In South Africa Raises Funds For Disaster Victims (Bernama)

Iran has 130,000 new drug addicts each year: report (Khaleej Times) TEHRAN – About 130,000 people in Iran become addicted to drugs each year, the Iranian police chief said, acknowledging the scale of the problem for a country on a key heroin trafficking route. Obama presses Iran on atomic deal, Tehran defiant – Focus InfomationSingapore.

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Iran News – Iran has 130,000 new drug addicts each year: report (Khaleej Times)

Sudan, Mauritania agree to enhance commercial co-op (People’s Daily) Sudan and Mauritania Sunday agreed to enhance cooperation to prevent double taxation and commercial exchange. In a meeting Sunday between the Sudanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Karti and the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation Naha Mint Hamdi Ould Mouknass, the two sides

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African News Update – Sudan, Mauritania agree to enhance commercial co-op (People’s Daily)

Sri Lanka to Boost Investment in Tamil Provinces Devastated by Civil War (Voice of America) Sri Lanka plans to pour development money into Tamil-dominated provinces that suffered economically during years of civil war. A Sri Lankan cabinet minister spoke at the World Economic Forum’s India summit

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Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Sri Lanka to Boost Investment in Tamil Provinces Devastated by Civil War (Voice of America)

Georgia accuses Russia of Black Sea detentions (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) TBILISI (Reuters) – Georgia said Wednesday Russian forces had detained five Georgian citizens off the Black Sea coast near the breakaway Russian-backed region of Abkhazia, and accused Moscow of trying to escalate tensions. Detentions set to dominate Russia, Georgia talks (AFP via Yahoo!

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Caucasus News Update – Georgia accuses Russia of Black Sea detentions (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

Somali pirates free Indian, Bangladeshi sailors (Press TV) Somali pirates have released nine Indian and Bangladeshi seamen after north Somalia Puntland elites intervened to liberate the fishermen. Somali president appeals for Saudi investment (AFP via Yahoo! News) Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed urged Saudi Arabia Sunday to invest in his war-ravaged nation and appealed for

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Somalia – Somali pirates free Indian, Bangladeshi sailors (Press TV)

The Odd Couple: The Communist Chinese Government and Capitalism – Lewrockwell.comTo many observers, the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989, symbolized the triumph of liberal democracy and free markets over their last serious ideological rival. Two decades and one financial crisis later, a new debate is growing over whether Spanish Judge

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China – The Odd Couple: The Communist Chinese Government and Capitalism – Lewrockwell.com

China, Russia presidents hail relations (AFP via Yahoo! News) The presidents of historically mistrustful neighbours China and Russia Saturday hailed the strength of Sino-Russian ties as they met on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore. Russia, Slovenia sign South Stream pipe deal (MalaysiaNews.net) MOSCOW (AP): Slovenia agreed Saturday to take part in a

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Russian News Monitor – China, Russia presidents hail relations (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Brazilian stroll exposes England’s lack of depth (AFP via Yahoo! News) Brazil kept their World Cup preparations on track by cruising to a 1-0 win over a second-string England side here on Saturday that was much more comfortable than the close scoreline suggested. CLIMATE CHANGE: Signs and Portents of a Hostile New World MÉRIDA,

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Latin America – Brazilian stroll exposes England’s lack of depth (AFP via Yahoo! News)

NJIT, US Marine Corps Reserve Association host counter-terrorism symposium (EurekAlert!) ( New Jersey Institute of Technology ) A free, day-long terrorism preparedness symposium covering counter-terrorist strategies and highlighting new and developing technologies to combat threats and regional concerns will be held at NJIT on Nov. 14, 2009, from 8:30 a.m

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Terrorism and Insurgency – NJIT, US Marine Corps Reserve Association host counter-terrorism symposium (EurekAlert!)

Myanmar’s August gas exports to Thailand earn 588 million dollars (Thailandnews.net) Yangon – Myanmar earned 588.7 million dollars off natural gas exports to neighbouring Thailand in August, media reports said Sunday. In August, 92,000 million cubic feet of natural gas was piped overl… Thaksin opponents to rally in Thailand over Cambodia trip (AFP via Yahoo!

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Southeast Asia – Myanmar’s August gas exports to Thailand earn 588 million dollars (Thailandnews.net)

Jet crashes during South Africa air show (Reuters via Yahoo! News) A civilian pilot was killed when his fighter jet crashed shortly before he was to participate in an air show in South Africa Saturday, an air force official said. “Bring on South Africa” says Neill (Adelaide Now) SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill has declared “bring

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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – Jet crashes during South Africa air show (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Ethiopia’s ONLF rebels say captured seven towns (The Star) ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopian rebels fighting for independence for a region with potentially significant oil and gas reserves said on Saturday they had captured seven towns near the border with neighbouring Somalia. British ship watched pirates seize couple (Malaysian Mirror) LONDON – The crew of

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Somalia – Ethiopia’s ONLF rebels say captured seven towns (The Star)

Iran Test-Fires Another ‘Top Secret’ MissileIran’s state-run television says it successfully test-fired a “top secret” missile, the third in a week. Saddam Dodges Questions From Prosecutors Former Iraqi dictator is cross-examined for the first time in the trial for the killings of Shiites in 1982. Palestinians urge cancellation of election Palestinian

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World News – General – Iran Test-Fires Another ‘Top Secret’ Missile

Obasanjo Advises Security Council On DR Congo Conflict – leadershipnigeriaNigerian Former President and UN Secretary General’s special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Chief Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo stated while briefing nthe UN Security Council, that the slide to war that threatened the region last year was effectively How Obasanjo Deceived Me, By Taylor –

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Nigeria – Obasanjo Advises Security Council On DR Congo Conflict – leadershipnigeria

Female Army medic faces Iraq sex assault allegations as MoD probes 33 new claims of torture by British troops (Daily Mail) The nurse – the first British female soldier to face abuse claims by Iraqi detainees – is alleged to have assaulted a prisoner at a British military base in Iraq.

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Iraq – Female Army medic faces Iraq sex assault allegations as MoD probes 33 new claims of torture by British troops (Daily Mail)