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Friday, May 16, 2008, 20:46 (UTC)

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Official Myanmar death toll increases to 78,000

State run television in Myanamar has reported that the death toll from the recent cyclone has increased dramatically to 78,000. In addition to this, 56,000 people are still officially missing.
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Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. Multiple sources have reported that the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on the Caribbean island of Curaçao where the ship is docked began an investigation into the presence of asbestos dust on the ship. Former Scientologist Lawrence Woodcraft, a licensed architect who supervised work on the ship in 1987, gave a statement to Wikinews and commented on the recent events.
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Former judge calls for Cherie Blair's resignation

Former judge calls for Cherie Blair's resignation

In the United Kingdom, a former senior judge, Gerald Butler QC, has called for Cherie Blair to be dismissed from her post as a part-time judge, after accusing her of bringing the legal profession into disrepute by publishing her memoirs, which contain many indiscretions
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California Supreme Court strikes down ban on gay marriage

California Supreme Court strikes down ban on gay marriage

The Supreme Court of California in a 4-3 decision has struck down California's ban on gay marriage. The decision struck down two laws one from 1977 and another more recent one due to a referendum in 2000. Prior to this case, California allowed extensive benefits to gay couples that were in practice close to those given to heterosexual couples.
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