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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
INTERNATIONAL
1. U.N. Investigator says
Zimbabwe blocked entrv
JOHANNESBURG — The U.N. torture investigator says immigration officials at Zimbabwe's main airport are blocking him from entering the country.
Manfred Nowak told The Associated Press in a telephone interview late Wednesday that the officials were refusing to allow him in even though he showed them his invitation letter from Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tswangirai.
Nowak says he believes the last-minute refusal comes from a branch of the government not under Tsvangirai's control. He says he may be forced to return to Johannesburg Thursday.
2. Cuba in line to receive swine flu vaccinations
HAVANA — The World Health Organization plans to distribute 200 million doses of swine flu vaccine to 100 developing countries.
WHO secretary-general Margaret Chan says shipments could
begin next month.
Cuba is on the list of recipients State media reports that Cuba will accept vaccines, putting aside previous skepticism about their effectiveness.
The communist government previously said it would rely on the army sealing off areas where the virus is spreading and mass quarantines to fight swine flu.
3. English coast guard finds love letter in a bottle
Cuba has reported seven deaths and 793 confirmed cases.
LONDON — A coast guard official says he has found a bottle on a British beach containing an anguished message of heartache from a French-speaking woman to her married lover.
Coast guard manager Martin Leslie says he found the letter and a lock of brown hair in a beer bottle sealed with wax on a beach in Cornwall in southwestern England.
NATIONAL
Excerpts from the unsigned three-page message were broad cast on the BBC's "Six O'Clock News"
NATIONAL
4. Funeral held for slain
9-year-old Missouri girl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A 9-year-old Missouri girl found slain last week is being remembered at her funeral as a "precious little girl" who gave to friends and family.
Elizabeth Olten disappeared the evening of Oct. 21 during a short walk home from a friend's house in St. Martins, just outside Jefferson City. Her funeral was held Wednesday at a Jefferson City church, with the casket later taken to a cemetery by horse-drawn carriage.
5. Judge apologizes for deflating employee's tires
A 15-year-old described as an acquaintance of Elizabeth has been charged with first-degree murder.
LA PLATA, Md. — A Maryland judge has apologized for engaging in a bit of vigilante justice when he let the air out of the tire of a courtroom employee who parked in a restricted area.
Charles County Circuit Judge
Robert C. Nalley entered a guilty plea and was given a $500 fine Wednesday for tampering with a vehicle at the courthouse where he usually presides.
A visiting judge who handled the case also required Nalley to write a "heartfelt letter of apology" to Jean Washington, the woman whose tire he deflated.
Nalley has been suspended from hearing criminal cases since the Aug. 10 incident. He could face sanctions from state officials.
6. Swine flu causes schools nationwide to close down
The U.S. Education Department says at least 351 schools were closed last week alone — affecting 126,000 students in 19 states. So far this school year, about 600 total schools have temporarily closed.
CHICAGO — Across the country schools are closing by the dozen as officials say they're being hit so hard by swine flu that they feel shutting down for a few days is the only feasible option.
Associated Press
U.N. votes against Cuban embargo
ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly condemned the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, an annual ritual that highlights global opposition to the policy.
This year's vote was 187-3 in opposition to the embargo, up from 185-3 last year, with only Israel and the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau supporting the United States. Micronesia and the Marshall Islands abstained both years.
It was the 18th year in a row that the General Assembly has taken up the symbolic measure, with Washington steadily losing what little support it once had.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez ticked off a long list of grievances in his speech before the world body, saying the 47-year-old embargo — which the Cubans refer to as a blockade — had cost the island's fragile economy tens of billions of dollars over the years and prevented Cuban children from getting needed medical care.
act of arrogance," Rodriguez said. He likened the policy to "an act of genocide" that is "ethically unacceptable."
"The blockade is an uncultured
One after another, global representatives stood to speak in opposition to the embargo, calling it a cruel anachronism that ran counter to international law and that only succeeded in hurting ordinary Cubans, particularly women and children.
A woman uses a soft drinks dispenser in Havana, Wednesday. The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly condemned the 47-year U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, an annual ritual that serves to highlight near-unanimous global opposition to America's hard-line policy toward Cuba, but which has done little to change Washington's stance, even with a new administration.
It was the first time the world body has taken the vote since President Barack Obama took office in January, promising to extend a hand of friendship to Washington's traditional enemies.
The administration has loosened financial and travel restrictions on Americans with relatives in Cuba, and started talks aimed at restoring direct mail links. It sent a senior diplomat to Havana in September for unannounced meetings with Cuban officials that were believed to be the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades.
Still, Washington has made clear it is not prepared to lift the embargo until Cuba accepts some
political, economic and financial changes.
Rodriguez said the question of the embargo represented a "test of character" for the U.S. and its new president.
"President Obama has historical opportunity to lead a change of
policy toward Cuba and the lifting of the blockade," he said, but lamented that "since the election" of the new U.S. leader "there has not been any change in the implementation of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba."
ON CAMPUS
The Introduction to Positive Psychology workshop will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 JRP.
The Haunted Halloween Open House will begin at 11 a.m. in the lobby in the Kansas Union.
Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby in the Kansas Union.
International Perspectives on Health Care Reform will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
The KU School of Music Student Recital Series will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union.
ON THE RECORD
About 8 a.m. Tuesday near 23rd St. and Wakara Dr. a University student reported an auto burglary, criminal damage to property and the theft of a GPS system and cash, at a loss off 506.
About 11 a.m. Tuesday at Strong Hall, someone reported criminal damage to property after discovering writing on a bathroom wall.
About 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Oliver Hall dining commons, someone reported the theft of a laptop, camera and other items, at a loss of $3.022.
About 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,
someone reported the theft
of a misplaced wallet, at a loss
of $31.
About 8 p.m. Tuesday near 23rd St. and Wakarusa Dr., a University student reported a criminal trespassing.
ODD NEWS Church officials reject Halloween wedding
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. — A church made famous by Washington Irving's short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," has rejected a couple's request to hold a Halloween-themed wedding.
Lisa Panensky and Jim Nieves signed a contract to get married on Halloween at the Old Dutch Church. Church officials balked at the couple's plans to include theme music from "The Addams Family."
The Rev. Jeff Gargano said he only recently learned of the Halloween theme. He offered to marry them in the cemetery, but the couple declined.
Associated Press
Spooner Hall is the University's oldest continually used academic building. Now 115 years old, Spooner opened in October of 1894 as the first library.
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Brown Man Group Comedy Tour
Free comedy show, and a live taping for Comedy Central!
Saturday, October 31st 2009
6:30pm Woodruff Auditorium
KS Union
Brought to you by South Asian Student Assoc.
Doors Open at 6pm - Free!!
DIYA 2009
Diwali Show
Experience a night of Indian culture with music, dance performances,and delectable Indian cuisine - sponsored by KU Cultutral India Club
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
6:00pm Woodruff Auditorium KS
UnionFree for all! Dinner tickets $8
More info: http:groups.
ku.edu/~kiuindia/Diwali Info: http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
Student Senate Judicial Board
Want to be part of the FIRST year of Student Senate's new Judicial branch? Be a formative part of this new section of your student government - apply today!
Deadline: October 30th, 5:00pm
Application available at 410 K5
Unionor online at http://studentsenate.ku.edu
Contact alex2007@ku.edu
Elections Commission Seats Available
Do you desire leadership experience on campus? Desire the ability to oversee a campus-wide event? Be a part of the Elections Commission and help conduct the campus-wide senate elections!
Applications and info available:
http://studentsenate.ku.edu
Pre-Physical Therapy Club!
When: November 3rd
Who: Anyone who is interested!
Upcoming Meetings: November 17th, and December 1st
For more info, contact:
ku.prept.club@gmail.com
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