San Jose Mercury News, USA
When plans for the Holiday Inn Express were presented to city officials in July 2006, hotel occupancy rates topped 76 percent, according to Smith Travel Research. They peaked at 80 percent a year later, and last year declines were seen every month but …
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San Jose Mercury News, USA
AAA credited lower gas prices and vacation bargains for the nation's travel rebound. But California's slump is blamed on struggling local economies and a slight dependence on air travel, the organization reported Monday. Locally, residents said they …
Livermore Independent, CA
Skating will be offered until 10 pm The first year, the outdoor rink is proposed to be located on half of the parking lot near city hall and the library. The location, adjacent to Old Bernal Avenue, makes it easy to bring in electricity to operate the …
Washington Post
Children pass a house destroyed in the conflict between armed Afghan militias in the early 1990s after their victory over the Soviet Union.
United Press International
Times Online
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Tri Valley Herald, CA
The license agreement with San Jose Arena Management, whose parent company — Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment — owns the NHL San Jose Sharks team, calls for a 14000-square-foot ice rink to be located in the parking lot of the Pleasanton Library. …
Pleasanton Weekly
Voice of America
By Sabina Castelfranco Thousands of people made homeless by Italy's deadliest earthquake in 30 years celebrated a somber Easter on Sunday.
Times Online
PRESS TV
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Los Angeles Times
President Mahinda Rajapaksa tells army to stop offensive operations during the Sri Lankan New Year, allowing civilians to flee the war zone.
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BBC News
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