May 8 2009

Pakistan army says 143 militants killed in Swat – Reuters


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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
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May 8 2009

'Pakistan need hearts and minds to defeat Taliban' – AFP


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'Pakistan need hearts and minds to defeat Taliban'
AFP
ISLAMABAD (AFP) – Pakistan may have superior military might, but to win the war against Taliban guerrillas they must avoid collateral damage and rebuild angry lives shattered by the offensive, analysts say.
Video: Residents Flee Pakistani War Zone The Associated Press
Hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis flee fighting The Associated Press
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May 8 2009

Streaming Video From Torrent Files? Check Out Bitlet

Illegal movie and TV show downloaders, rejoice. Soon, you will no longer have to wait and hour or two to start watching your favorite obscure dramedy series. Streaming torrent site Bitlet.org is preparing for instant gratification beyond your wildest dreams: Streaming video from torrent files.


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May 8 2009

NZ police officer killed in city siege – Times Online


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NZ police officer killed in city siege
Times Online
The body of a police officer was left lying in a New Zealand street for over 24 hours as his colleagues and the gunman who killed him continued a tense stand-off.
New Zealand police retrieve officer's body The Associated Press
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May 8 2009

US-Afghan-Pakistan summit after Afghan poll – Reuters


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US-Afghan-Pakistan summit after Afghan poll
Reuters
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – The United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold a trilateral summit after the Afghan presidential election in August, the special US envoy for the region said on Thursday, citing progress in getting often fractious
Video: Joining forces against the Taliban threat – 7 May 09 Al Jazeera
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May 8 2009

BC Liberals, NDP in dead heat – Globe and Mail


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BC Liberals, NDP in dead heat
Globe and Mail
VANCOUVER – In the wake of a forceful debate performance, NDP Leader Carole James is sweeping away doubts about her leadership and closing in on Gordon Campbell's Liberals in the final stretch of the election campaign, an Angus Reid Strategies poll
Poll gives BC Liberals a nine-point lead on NDP National Post
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May 8 2009

TV Exec Fired for Opposing Anti-Piracy law

Even before it’s officially adopted, France’s controversial anti-piracy law has already claimed its first victim. Jérôme Bourreau-Guggenheim, head of web innovation at one of the largest TV-networks in France was fired recently because he criticized the law in a letter to his MP.


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May 7 2009

CAW says Canada issued ultimatum on new GM pact – Reuters


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CAW says Canada issued ultimatum on new GM pact
Reuters
TORONTO, May 7 (Reuters) – Canada has warned the Canadian Auto Workers that General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) would get no government aid and would likely liquidate its operations in the country if the union fails to make more contract
CAW says Canada gives ultimatum on new GM pact Forbes
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May 7 2009

Pakistan says army will eliminate "terrorists" – Reuters


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Pakistan says army will eliminate "terrorists"
Reuters
By Junaid Khan MINGORA, Pakistan, May 7 (Reuters) – Pakistan's government ordered the army to eliminate militants on Thursday, setting the stage for a major offensive against Taliban fighters battling security forces in a northwestern valley.
Video: Residents Flee Pakistani War Zone The Associated Press
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