The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 05-06-21

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[01] She Sold His Lotus for 50p!

By Despina Hristopoulou

Revenge is sweet, and the wife of a controversial radio DJ was very well aware of that. The lady in question taught her husband a lesson, who blatantly flirted with a model on air. As the British newspaper Metro reports, the culprits name was Tim Shaw, and the root of the trouble Jodie Marsh. Kerrang 105.2s radio DJ told the model he was willing to leave his wife and his two kids for her shake. To his misfortune, his wife, being his shows fun, heard her husbands promises to Ms Marsh. She did not sit idly, and she immediately posted an advert for the Lotus Esprit Turbo, which cost 38,000 pounds, for 50p. The item description read: "I need to get rid of this car in the next two to three hours before my husband gets home to find it gone and all his belongings in the street." As it was expected, the car was sold within five minutes.

She Has Had Enough

This was not the first time Shaw had driven his wife mad. In the past, when she was pregnant, he had rung her sister live on air and said he thought about her while having sex with his wife.

However, the latest incidence was the last straw, and disgusted by her husbands inconsiderate behaviour, she decided to take revenge.

She explained that the car was his pride, but since her name was on the log book, she decided to get him back. She also added that there was no hope for a reconciliation.

Her husband, on the other hand, is really disappointed, said a Kerrang 105.2 spokesperson.

Translated by Areti Christou

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[02] At 59.37 Dollars A Barrel Upward Spiral for Black Gold

By Vivian Papastefanou

Sources: ANA- NET 105.8

The prices of black gold have broken an all time record. A breath before 60 dollars, American crude oil reached 59.37 dollars a barrel, while Brent crude reached 58.58. At 07:00 Greek time, the oil price for July delivery contracts fell to 58.93 dollars in the Singapore Stock Exchange, 44 cents less than 59.37 dollars in the closing of the New York Stock Exchange. It is noteworthy to say that since the beginning of 2005 the price of black gold has increased by 40%.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[03] Its Transfer Started at 05:00 Sludge in Ano Liosia Refuse Dump

By Vivian Papastefanou

The transfer of sewage sludge from Psitalia to the Ano Liosia refuse dump started at 05:00 with the presence of police forces. Residents and bodies of West Attica express the fear that the refuse dump will collapse by the great volume of sewage sludge, and state that they are determined to continue the mobilizations. They are planning a rally and the closing down of the refuse dumps entrance this afternoon.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[04] In the United Kingdom Arrests Over Suicide Attacks in Iraq

By Vivian Papastefanou

The British authorities arrested a man in Manchester, who is reportedly related to suicide attacks against allied forces in Iraq. Around 30 policemen participated in the arrest operation. "Since the start of the year a series of bomb attacks against allied forces took place in Iraq. It seems that one of the kamikazes arrived in the country from the United Kingdom," stated a police spokesperson and explained that the man was arrested in the context of a 2000 anti-terrorism bill. Out of the 700 people arrested after the attacks on September 11 in the U.S., 120 have been accused with terrorism charges and 135 with other charges.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[05] No Injuries Reported Rocket Crashes in Siberia

By Vivian Papastefanou

The Russian Mass Media broadcast that a Russian rocket that carried an Army satellite crashed in Siberia after its launch on Tuesday. Officials stated that no one was injured from the fall of the unmanned rocket in the thinly populated area of Tuymen in western Siberia. The rocket was launched from the Plesetsk military cosmodrome. Helicopters are investigating the area for debris. "The military communications satellite has gone into orbit because the rocket suffered engine failure," Itar Tass news agency quoted Alexei Kuznetsov, a spokesperson for the military space programme, as saying.

Translated by Eirene Nisiriou

[06] They Meet Today Sharon Puts Pressure on Abbas

By Despina Hristopoulou

Israeli PM Ariel Sharon will discuss the issue of armed Palestinian gangs with the Palestinian President Mahmound Abbas. Todays meeting at Sharons house will witnsess Israeli PM for the first time since the Sharm-al-Sheih on February 8 putting pressure on Abbas to take action against armed Palestinian gangs, which have launched more attacks over the last weeks. Deputy PM Ehud Olmert stated that, "So far, Mr Abbas has not proved his ability to deal with terrorism," adding that the tranquillity observed over the recent period is due to the Israeli army and the Israeli security forces.

Mass Arrests

In their today meeting in Israel, Sharon is expected to put pressure on Abbas to take action against armed Palestinian gangs, In the meantime, the Israeli army made arrests

In the meantime, last night the Israeli army arrested approximately 50 members of Islamic Jihad following the groups attacks.

As per military sources, 36 of the suspects were arrested south of West Bank, 24 in Hebron and 12 in Bethlehem. 14 more were arrested in the cities north of West Bank, in Rhamala, Kalkilia and Jenin.

It is the first time over the last six months that the Israeli army makes so many arrests.

Translated by Areti Christou

[07] Ex Lebanese Communist Leader Killed

By Despina Hristopoulou

Sources: REUTERS

Former General Secretary of the Lebanese Communist Party and anti-Syrian politician George Hawi, died in the Wata Musaitbi neighbourhood of Beirut in the morning. Witnesses and security forces reported that Hawis car was trapped with explosives. Anti-Syrian politician died instantly. Hawi was the second anti-Syrian politician to be assassinated this month. In early June, newspaper columnist Samir Kassir was also killed. "It is an effort to shatter the unity and national reconciliation after the conduction of free and democratic elections, but we will not give up," said the Justice Minister Khaled Qabbani. On his part, General Secretary of the Lebanese Communist Party khaled Haddadeh blamed " A series of attacks in our country" on both the intelligent service and Israel.

Translated by Areti Christou

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