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‘Proof’ Zim elections were riggedAn age-group analysis on Zim’s 2002 census shows that the total number of voters could not have exceeded 3,8 million. However after the creation of an extra rural voter’s roll, the total roll for the presidential election contained 5,6 million names. Harare economist John Robertson said the figures were manipulated in

Just weeks after the partial collapse of Brighton’s beloved West Pier, the neighbouring Palace Pier was badly damaged by fire last night.photos | news article

New cellphone researchIn a study that may shed some light on whether cellphone use is harmful to callers, Swedish scientists found that radiation emitted by the world’s most common mobile phones burns holes in the brains of rats (May you rest in peace little ratties). You wouldn’t buy a microwave oven without a door. SO

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