 ABC News |
Mass evacuation ordered in Swat
Aljazeera.net Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate Swat valley by Pakistan's military as it battles Taliban fighters in the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP). Video: Pakistan Swat refugees seek help – 09 May 09 Al Jazeera Trapped by Taliban terror Times Online Telegraph.co.uk – Hindu – Daily Times – CNN International all 1,496 news articles |
 Washington Post |
Most Santa Barbara fire evacuations being lifted
The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Thousands of evacuees were told they could go home Saturday as a blanket of cool, moist air flowing in from the ocean brought a dramatic change, taming the wind-driven wildfire that had burned 80 homes along the outskirts … Video: Santa Barabara Jesusita fire evacuation Los Angeles Times California lifts fire evacuations BBC News Reuters – Xinhua – AFP – CTV.ca all 6,126 news articles |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
In Jordan, pope stresses Christian-Muslim harmony
CNN International AMMAN, Jordan (CNN) — On the second day of his visit to the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the need for harmony and unity between Christians and Muslims. Video: Pope Urges Mideast Peace During Stop in Jordan The Associated Press Pope pays tribute to Eastern churches in Holy Land AFP Reuters – Los Angeles Times – The Associated Press – Bloomberg all 1,824 news articles |
 Washington Post |
Calif coastal wildfire is 30 percent contained
The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – After days of torrid temperatures and ferocious wind, morning fog gave some relief Saturday to firefighters battling the wildfire that has burned 80 homes and forced 30000 people to flee. Video: Santa Barabara Jesusita fire evacuation Los Angeles Times Cooler weather aids firefighters in California AFP CTV.ca – Reuters – Calgary Herald – euronews all 5,705 news articles |
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Pakistan: Up to 55 Taliban killed in northwest
The Associated Press MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) – Doctors rushed to treat wounded Pakistani civilians and desperate refugees looted UN supplies on Saturday, as thousands of troops backed by bomb-dropping warplanes sought to purge Taliban militants from a northwestern valley. Video: Pakistan Swat refugees seek help – 09 May 09 Al Jazeera Gunships, planes strike Pakistan Taliban in Swat Vancouver Sun Globe and Mail – Reuters India – AFP – Ynetnews all 955 news articles |
 Times Online |
Can Pakistani army defeat the Taliban?
Globe and Mail ISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched "full-scale" operations to wrest back control of its Swat Valley from the Taliban, but questions remain about whether the army is up to the task of defeating the insurgency. Video: Pakistan Vows to Defeat Taliban Militants The Associated Press Civilians hit as Pakistan army battles Taliban The Associated Press AFP – Reuters India – New York Times – Times Online all 7,584 news articles |
 msnbc.com |
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 Washington Post – Hindu – Reuters – Daily Times all 7,341 news articles |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
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 Times Online – guardian.co.uk – Reuters – AFP all 7,243 news articles |
 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 BBC News – AFP – PRESS TV – The Australian all 7,218 news articles |
