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Townsville Bulletin Friday 10th February, 2012
TOWNSVILLE'S Penny Palfrey has a secret weapon when it comes to conquering world record ocean swims - and it's sitting in freezers across the city. The 49-year-old grandmother credits chocolate ice-cream with allowing her to complete the longest ever unassisted open water swim last year and it will be the first thing on the boat when she tries t...
Human rights activist Chen Guangcheng has been allowed to leave China for a trip to the United States.
Chen, with his wife and children, left China in a quiet departure ...
Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?
I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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