19.07.2009 - News
Weekend storms cause isolated calamities; one death, no major flooding reported

Lightning storms and bouts of torrential rain over the weekend caused isolated calamities around the Czech Republic, however no extensive flooding has been reported. In the Moravian region of Å umperk a young man was killed when a group of four tourists was struck by lightening...

19.07.2009 - Porsche works council chief threatens strikes over possible VW takeover
With the message that "you cannot make a Porsche with parts from a (Volkswagen) Polo," Hueck sharply criticized any planned takeover by VW, saying that such a move would endanger the jobs of some 11,000 Porsche workers.  
 
Hueck said a takeover would only serve to fulfill the dreams of VW chief Ferdinand Piech, adding: "Porsche workers have made amazing gains over the last 14 years and will fight for the self-sufficiency of Porsche...

19.07.2009 - France still awaiting contact with Somali Islamists over hostages
DW-WORLD: Somali hijackers release German cargo ship After holding a German cargo ship for three months, Somali pirates have received a ransom and released the ship. (18...

19.07.2009 - Contador moves closer to Tour de France crown with win in 15th stage
Contador easily sped away from the pack, which included seven-time tour champion Lance Armstrong, with 5.5km remaining on the climb to the finish line in the Swiss resort of Verbier...

19.07.2009 - History up in smoke as Turkey extends smoking restrictions
Smoking has been banned from all closed public areas, bars, cafes and restaurants, and even extends to patrons sitting outside cafes. Anyone caught puffing away in a non-smoking area faces an on-the-spot 45-euro fine, while cafe owners face penalties of up to 2,500 euros...

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