British '99ers join the Irish gold rush

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There has been an increase in the number of British people emigrating to Ireland, some of whom have family from Ireland, while others seek a life that is less stressful. Ireland's economy has grown in the 1990s, with European grants as well as investments by Dell Computing and Microsoft in Dublin. Companies have also relocated from Northern Ireland in order to avoid a strong pound sterling and gain from operating in a country that is part of European monetary union.

Economic aspects, Ireland, Emigration and immigration

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Scores die as militias raze the last place of sanctuary

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Gangs of militia have attacked the home of Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, the Bishop of Dili, East Timor. He has now been flown by Indonesian military helicopter to Baucau, East Timor. It is reported that many people were killed in the attack, as up to 5,000 refugees had sought sanctuary in the grounds of the house. This is just one of many attacks launched by militias on the residents of Dili. Many people are now fleeing to Indonesian West Timor.

Indonesia, Political aspects, Civil war, East Timor

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Legend of pirates' loot triggers Cuban gold rush

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Law firm Holland and Knight has employed people in London, England, and Spain to investigate the mystery of the Manso Millions. This legend involved gold doubloons taken from pirates and stored in a bank vault in London.

Contracts, Law firms, Myths and legends, Pirates, Holland & Knight L.L.P.

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