May 8 2009

Harper makes surprise visit to Afghanistan – CBC.ca


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Harper makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
CBC.ca
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told Canadian troops at Kandahar Airfield on Thursday that Canada has played a leading role in improving the lives of Afghans since 2002.
Canadians working to make Kandahar City safe Ottawa Citizen
Mentoring pays off as Afghan forces hit insurgents Globe and Mail
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May 8 2009

Pakistan president sees 'war' against Taliban – AFP


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Pakistan president sees 'war' against Taliban
AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari pledged Friday to mount an all-out war against Taliban extremists, pledging to kill the militants in a military offensive.
Video: Swat fighting threatens Pakistan army unity – 8 May 09 Al Jazeera
A million displaced in Pakistan's war with Taliban Telegraph.co.uk
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May 8 2009

Google Currently Offering BitTorrent Trackers

There have been many who compare Google to ThePirateBay. The technical front may be more of a grey area that can be debated back and forth, but the line that defines the differences between Google and ThePirateBay may be a little more blurry on that technical side after one observant user spotted Google’s BitTorrent trackers.


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May 8 2009

Microsoft CEO: "We’re Like a Startup in the Search Market"

“The number one player is a lot bigger than us… Google is a very big company in search, and therefore, we’re more like a startup… We can’t invest in everything the market leader can. We’re not gonna be able to out-do, and out-spend somebody who’s revenue is many times bigger than us.”


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May 8 2009

Swine flu contributed to Alberta woman's death: Officials – Edmonton Sun


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Swine flu contributed to Alberta woman's death: Officials
Edmonton Sun
By CLARA HO, SUN MEDIA A northern Alberta woman in her 30s who died last week is Canada's first confirmed swine flu-related death, Alberta health officials announced this afternoon.
Alberta woman who died had swine flu, health officials confirm CBC.ca
Alberta confirms first H1N1 flu fatality CTV.ca
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May 8 2009

Ruby Dhalla strikes back at allegations – Toronto Star


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Ruby Dhalla strikes back at allegations
Toronto Star
MP Ruby Dhalla follows her lawyer Howard Levitt into a press conference to announce that she will have the ethics commissioner look at the allegations raised against her.
Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal National Post
Dhalla and lawyer come out swinging against 'false' nanny claims CBC.ca
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May 8 2009

Pakistan Moves Against Taliban Militants, Civilians Flee Swat – Washington Post


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Pakistan Moves Against Taliban Militants, Civilians Flee Swat
Washington Post
By Pamela Constable RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, May 8 — Pakistani military officials declared Friday that they had launched a "full-scale offensive" against extremist Taliban fighters in the Swat Valley and said they plan to remain there until peace is
Video: Swat fighting threatens Pakistan army unity – 8 May 09 Al Jazeera
Army claims 170 militants killed in Swat overnight GulfNews
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May 8 2009

Dhalla caregiver controversy a symptom of much larger issue: agency – The Canadian Press


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Dhalla caregiver controversy a symptom of much larger issue: agency
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – A Toronto agency that helps domestic workers says allegations of caregiver mistreatment levelled at Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla and her family are shining a light on a widespread problem.
Dhalla worker paid under table Toronto Star
Critics want Dhalla to talk Winnipeg Sun
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May 8 2009

Pakistan army says 143 militants killed in Swat – Reuters


Times Online

Pakistan army says 143 militants killed in Swat
Reuters
By Junaid Khan MINGORA, Pakistan, May 8 (Reuters) – Pakistani forces have killed 143 militants over the past 24 hours in fighting in the Islamist bastion of Swat northwest of the capital, the military said on Friday.
Video: Swat fighting threatens Pakistan army unity – 8 May 09 Al Jazeera
Hundreds of thousands flee Pakistan fighting The Associated Press
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May 8 2009

Pope Says He Has 'Deep Respect' for Muslims – New York Times


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Pope Says He Has 'Deep Respect' for Muslims
New York Times
By RACHEL DONADIO AMMAN, Jordan – Arriving in Jordan on his first trip to the Holy Land as pope, Benedict XVI on Friday expressed his “deep respect” for Muslims and his desire for the Catholic Church to play a vital role in fostering peace in the
Video: Raw Video: Pope Arrives in Jordan The Associated Press
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