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ZimbabweStar.com Friday 30th July 2010 Volume 211/2010
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"Those who commit war crimes must face justice. We must not allow difference to be a license to kill, and vulnerability an excuse to dominate. "
George W Bush
The former president was speaking at the White House, August 3 2001.

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Also In Global Health News: Child Marriages; USAID In Afghanistan; Respiratory Diseases In El Salvador; Food Security Improving In Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 'housing blitz victims still homeless'
ZIMBABWE: Low breastfeeding rates threaten PMTCT efforts
Mugabe's sister dies, aged 80
Bulawayo Water Project Takes Off

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Weekend Competition: The Saddest Words in the English Language
Kiss still plays with fire
Part of Turnpike bridge fails to fall down
Man held for trial in fatal crash

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First gay marriage in Argentina
Mark Wahlberg receives Hollywood Walk Of Fame star
Won't have baby via artificial insemination, says Jennifer Aniston
Vice President confers 'National Amity Award' to Sunil Dutt posthumously

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Zimbabwe still relies on imports: Gono
ZIMBABWE still relies heavily on imported goods as local industry battles to recover from years of economic decline, central bank governor Gideon Gono said on Friday. "Generally, there was an...

6 Bindura student leaders acquitted
Friday, 30 July 2010 15:23 6 student activists have been acquitted following a ruling by the magistrate Mr Murove who alluded to the fact that the evidence presented by the state was not consistent...
COPAC Outreach Meetings : Day 31
Friday, 30 July 2010 15:20 Mashonaland West - Copac held a public consultation meeting yesterday, the 29th of July 2010 at Machamire Business Centre (ward 9) in Makonde...
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Frenchwoman charged over eight baby deathsFrenchwoman charged over eight baby deaths
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Hijack situation resolved by Russian special branchHijack situation resolved by Russian special branch
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June quarter GDP comes in lower than expectedJune quarter GDP comes in lower than expected
First quarter growth was revised upwards to an annualised 3.7% growth...

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Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie is heading to Zimbabwe to take up the position as head coach of the Kwekwe-based MidWest Rhinos.

The Midwest Rhinos' chief executive Kenyon Ziehl said that Gillespie was delighted with the prospects of working in the African country.

"He is excited about it. He is bringing his family along, wife and three kids. He has heard all about Zimbabwe cricket's resurgence and wants to be part of it," The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ziehl, as saying.

"We've secured him nice accommodation in the town (Kwekwe). Hopefully he will enjoy the experience. It's a huge adventure for him. It's a season's contract. If things work well we will always extend it," he added.

Ziehl also said that his team's players are very excited to seek guidance from the Australian fast bowler.

"Players from the other franchises now want to join our team to learn from his bowling expertise," Ziehl said.

"It's a huge thing for the franchise; an ex-Australian Test bowler coming here. The whole community is excited," he added. (ANI)


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