Pakistani officials said on Saturday that they had retaken the biggest city in Swat Valley, Mingora, from the Taliban; after fierce fighting during a month-long offensive. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis for the 2.5 Millions displaced civilian refugees from the Swat Valley continues.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Reuters:Gates Says US Will Not Accept a Nuclear North Korea.
US Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, warns that the United States would not accept North Korea, and that the growing threat could trigger a nuclear arms race in Asia.
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Click on the title to read the Reuters' story.
Putin as a Pundit:: "Why is it hard to fire people?"
Russia's strong man & Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has many talents: He is a black belt in Judo, an ex-KGB colonel, a painter & a skilled fisherman. He can now add another feather to his cap: He has just tried his hand at writing. For the first time in his career, the politician wrote a column for the new glossy & trendy Russian magazine; the Russian Pioneer.
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To read article click on this post title.
NPR: Exclusive Interview With General Petraeus.
General Petraeus commands US forces in Iraq & Afghanistan. He talks with NPR about the challenges ahead.....
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CNN:Obama announced Cyber Czar Position.
President Obama announced on Friday the creation of a "Cyber Czar " position. This person will coordinate efforts to protect government & private computers systems from hackers, criminal gangs, terrorists & spies. Some groups are already raising concerns that it could be yet another way to control activities on the web.
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To read the CNN report click on the title.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Delinquent Mortgages and Foreclosures Hit Record High.
The number of borrowers, either in foreclosure or delinquent on their mortgages, has reached the alarming record level of 12 %, according to data just released today.
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To read story click on the title.
Roxana Saberi Talks About Her Imprisonment in Iran.
Journalist Roxana Saberi was just released from Iranian prison. This is her first, in depth, exclusive interview on NPR about her ordeal.
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Torture Photos Show Rape and Sexual Abuse in Iraq Jails.
The torture photographs that Obama does not want released, apparently contain graphic images of rapes & detainees' sexual abuses. The story first appears in the British press and was picked up by Reuters.
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Click on the title to read the story.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
AP: Car Bombing Kills Scores of People in Pakistan.
A car bomb was detonated near a police and intelligence agency (ISI) offices. It killed about 30 people and wounded a least 300. Pakistani officials said the attack is a retaliation from the Taliban for the Pakistani army's offensive in the Swat Valley....
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