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Suu Kyi: help us complete path to democracy
Sep 23, 2012 02:19 EDT
Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed hope that her country will complete its transition to democracy and become a nation of hope.
Suu Kyi: help us complete path to democracy
Sep 22, 2012 18:54 EDT
Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi expressed a desire Saturday to see her country complete its transition to democracy and become a nation of hope.
Aung San Suu Kyi visits UN, New York
Sep 22, 2012 05:36 EDT
Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has visited the United Nations and received a new award as she paid tribune to unknown fighters for democracy in her country.
Suu Kyi meets Clinton in US after years under arrest
Sep 18, 2012 11:04 EDT
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi made a triumphant debut Tuesday in Washington as she met Hillary Clinton, who voiced excitement at the opposition leader's journey from house arrest to stateswoman.
Clinton welcomes Suu Kyi for Washington talks
Sep 18, 2012 10:02 EDT
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi on her first visit to the United States since the Myanmar democracy icon was released from years of house arrest.
Aung San Suu Kyi on landmark visit to US
Sep 17, 2012 07:30 EDT
Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi was due in the United States Monday for a landmark visit during which she will meet with President Barack Obama and be honored for her human rights work.
General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly Plant Flies Gay Pride Flag
Jun 21, 2012 20:00 EDT
A Fort Wayne, Indiana General Motors assembly plant is flying a rainbow flag, a symbol of the gay rights movement. A Fort Wayne, Indiana General Motors assembly plant is flying a rainbow flag, a symbol of the gay rights movement. GM Community Manager Michael Savoni explained in a statement that the rainbow flag is just one of several which will be displayed in front of the plant's administration building. ?Fort Wayne leadership decided to permanently move the POW flag from a pole in front of its admin building to the facility's primary display. This gave the plant an opportunity to fly other flags, which include the Indiana state flag, the UAW flag and any of the flags representing GM's official Employee Resource Groups. It's our hope that ongoing support of our employees will foster constructive dialogue on the importance of diversity at GM.? ?It makes a statement that they're inclusive and they celebrate diversity within in their company,? Chris Gunderson, president of IPFW United Se
Thunder battle cry: 'We have to play harder'
Jun 16, 2012 15:56 EDT
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant has sounded the battle cry heading into crucial game three of the National Basketball Association finals against the Miami Heat.
Help Wanted USA: Hiring hotspots emerge, but mobility an issue
Nov 21, 2011 10:51 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's not like the people in Fort Wayne, Indiana aren't sympathetic with America's unemployed. It's just that they're not seeing as many of them as the rest of us.
Latter-day Saints launch "I'm a Mormon" ad campaign
Oct 03, 2011 00:25 EDT
DENVER (Reuters) - "The Book of Mormon" debuted this year as a Broadway hit that won nine Tonys, and the 2012 race for the Republican presidential nomination features not one, but two candidates of the Mormon faith.
Toll in Indiana fair stage collapse rises to six
Aug 20, 2011 07:40 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of an outdoor concert stage in heavy wind just before a show at the Indiana State Fair last week rose to six on Friday with the death of a Ball State University senior.
Toll in Indiana fair stage collapse rises to six
Aug 20, 2011 07:40 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of an outdoor concert stage in heavy wind just before a show at the Indiana State Fair last week rose to six on Friday with the death of a Ball State University senior.
At least 5 killed, 45 injured at Indiana state fair
Aug 14, 2011 12:18 EDT
At least five people were killed and 45 injured after a stage structure collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, local officials said Sunday.
Five dead in stage collapse at Indiana State Fair
Aug 14, 2011 11:18 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - A fifth person has died from the collapse of an outdoor concert stage in heavy wind just before a weekend show at the Indiana State Fair, which was shut down on Sunday, authorities said.
Factbox: DC tops list of best U.S. cities for families
Jun 15, 2011 16:12 EDT
(Reuters) - Parenting Magazine has issued its annual list of the best U.S. cities for families.
Liberal U.S. Catholics say Church not listening
Jun 12, 2011 17:48 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Members of a liberal group of U.S. Roman Catholics on Sunday called on Church leaders to open talks with their members on controversies ranging from the ordination of women to allowing priests to marry.
Ex-soldier shines light on hidden Myanmar war
Apr 25, 2011 22:13 EDT
As protests engulfed Myanmar in 1988, Myo Myint faced a stark decision. A soldier missing an arm and a leg, he believed he could persuade the army to show mercy if he spoke out. Or he could be shot.
GM, Chrysler sue Allied over "hostage" vehicles
Mar 23, 2011 15:47 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co <GM.N> and Chrysler Group LLC <FIA.MI> have sued Allied Systems Holding Inc <HAUL.UL>, accusing the auto hauler of "holding hostage" more than 2,400 new cars and trucks.
GM, Chrysler sue Allied over "hostage" vehicles
Mar 23, 2011 12:56 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co <GM.N> and Chrysler Group LLC <FIA.MI> have sued Allied Systems Holding Inc <HAUL.UL>, accusing the auto hauler of "holding hostage" more than 2,400 new cars and trucks.
New iPhone app helps with confession
Feb 08, 2011 18:59 EST
A new "Confession" application for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch has received the blessing of a Catholic bishop.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| City of Fort Wayne | |||
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| — City — | |||
| Downtown Fort Wayne from Harrison Square. | |||
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| Nickname(s): The Summit City[1] | |||
| Motto: Room for Dreams | |||
| Location in the state of Indiana, USA | |||
| Coordinates: 41°04′50″N 85°08′21″W / 41.08056°N 85.13917°W | |||
| Country | |||
| State | |||
| County | Allen | ||
| Founding | 1794 | ||
| Incorporated (town) | 1829 | ||
| Incorporated (city) | 1840 | ||
| Founder | Jean François Hamtramck | ||
| Named for | Anthony Wayne | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | Mayor-council government | ||
| - Mayor | Tom Henry | ||
| - City Clerk | Sandra Kennedy | ||
| - City Council |
Common Council
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| Area | |||
| - City | 79.12 sq mi (204.92 km2) | ||
| - Land | 78.95 sq mi (204.48 km2) | ||
| - Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2) | ||
| - Urban | 135.25 sq mi (350.30 km2) | ||
| - Metro | 1,368 sq mi (3,554 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| - City | 251,591 | ||
| - Density | 2,605.7/sq mi (1,006.1/km2) | ||
| - Metro | 411,154 | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| ZIP Codes | 46801-46809, 46814-46816, 46818-46819, 46825, 46835, 46845, 46850-46869, 46885, 46895-46899 | ||
| Area code(s) | 260 | ||
| Twin Cities | |||
| - Gera | |||
| - Płock | |||
| - Takaoka | |||
| FIPS code | 18-25000 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0434689[2] | ||
| Website | www.cityoffortwayne.org | ||
