Monthly Archives: April 2009

Anticipating an end to Sri Lanka's war – BBC News

Posted on April 26, 2009 by admin

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BBC News

Anticipating an end to Sri Lanka's war BBC News By Charles Haviland With the civil war in Sri Lanka apparently in its final days, the government is accusing Tamil Tiger rebels of causing a humanitarian disaster with tens of thousands of civilians thought to be trapped in the tiny remaining stretch … Video: Sri Lankan civilians trapped in 'no fire zone' – 25 Apr 09 Al Jazeera UN dispatches top humanitarian to Sri Lanka Washington Post Reuters - New York Times - CNN International - Voice of America all 6,579 news articles

Health Agencies Warily Monitor Swine Flu Strain – New York Times

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

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ABC News

Health Agencies Warily Monitor Swine Flu Strain New York Times A Mexican woman and her child wear masks as she walks inside of a metro station in Mexico City Saturday. By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. and LIZ ROBBINS The World Health Organization decided not raise the pandemic alert level in the wake of a swine flu … Video: Swine flu in Mexico KXAN.com New York sends flu samples from school to CDC-CNN Reuters Times Online - The Associated Press - AFP - Atlanta Journal Constitution all 5,760 news articles

South Africa's ANC fails to get 2/3 of seats – The Associated Press

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

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Times Online

South Africa's ANC fails to get 2/3 of seats The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) – South Africa's long-dominant ANC won overwhelmingly in parliamentary elections, but did not retain the two-thirds majority it won with ease in the last elections, according to the final tally announced Saturday. Mandela's dream realised in Zuma victory Daily Nation ANC wins but falls short of two thirds Telegraph.co.uk GulfNews - New York Times - BBC News - Times of India all 5,285 news articles

Professor sought after 3 shot dead near UGA – CNN

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

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NECN

Professor sought after 3 shot dead near UGA CNN (CNN) — Police are looking for a University of Georgia professor in the shooting deaths of three people on Saturday, authorities tell CNN. Police: UGA professor sought after 3 killed in Athens, Ga. USA Today 3 killed, 1 injured in Georgia theater shooting msnbc.com The Associated Press - WGCL - Atlanta Journal Constitution - WXIA-TV all 402 news articles

Scientists Fear People Spread New Swine Flu – Wall Street Journal

Posted on April 24, 2009 by admin

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CBC.ca

Scientists Fear People Spread New Swine Flu Wall Street Journal By GAUTAM NAIK Scientists are baffled and deeply worried by the latest outbreak of swine flu for two reasons: It appears to combine bird, swine and human viruses in a way that hasn't been seen before, and it is spreading from person to person. Video: Mexico Flu Deaths Raise Global Epidemic Fears The Associated Press Q+A – Mexico hit by deadly new flu virus Reuters guardian.co.uk - The Associated Press - Los Angeles Times - Bizjournals.com all 2,922 news articles

Taliban reaches beyond Swat Valley in Pakistan – guardian.co.uk

Posted on April 24, 2009 by admin

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USA Today

Taliban reaches beyond Swat Valley in Pakistan guardian.co.uk To reach the headquarters of the Swat Taliban, visitors jump into a metal cradle, much like a ski lift, that spans a broad river. After payment of a small fare the cradle zips across the water towards a sprawling new madrasa, still under construction, … Video: Reaction: Is Pakistan a "mortal threat?" UPI Pakistan Taliban appear to withdraw from town Los Angeles Times MiamiHerald.com - Times Online - CNN International - Daily Times all 3,937 news articles

ANC victory in South Africa a watershed for party – Christian Science Monitor

Posted on April 24, 2009 by admin

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guardian.co.uk

ANC victory in South Africa a watershed for party Christian Science Monitor By Samson Mulugeta | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor Johannesburg, South Africa – As the final vote countdown for South Africa's fourth democratic election wound down today, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) appeared tantalizingly … ANC parties as counting continues BBC News Tough times feared despite Zuma's poll pledge Times Online Wall Street Journal - Voice of America - guardian.co.uk - AllAfrica.com all 4,272 news articles

Russia to appeal to North Korea – BBC News

Posted on April 23, 2009 by admin

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TVNZ

Russia to appeal to North Korea BBC News Russia's foreign minister has arrived in North Korea, where he is expected to urge the leadership to return to talks on its nuclear disarmament. Video: Russian FM doesnt expect breakthrough in N. Korea RT Clinton says US ready for talks with North Korea Reuters Voice of America - Times Online - United Press International - AFP all 594 news articles

Unapologetic and Unrestrained: Cheney Unbound – New York Times

Posted on April 23, 2009 by admin

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USA Today

Unapologetic and Unrestrained: Cheney Unbound New York Times By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON – On the mornings he is in town, Dick Cheney wakes up at 6, climbs into his black sport utility vehicle and drives himself to a Starbucks near his McLean, Va. Obama administration to release Bush-era detainee photos Los Angeles Times AG Holder hit from both sides over Bush-era memos CNN Washington Post - ABC News - Reuters - FOXNews all 2,487 news articles

Provisional Results of South Africa General Election Expected Friday – Voice of America

Posted on April 23, 2009 by admin

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BBC Afrique

Provisional Results of South Africa General Election Expected Friday Voice of America By Peter Clottey The leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), Jacob Zuma is expected to officially declare victory Friday from Wednesday's general election. Video: South Africa election reporter's diary – 23 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Survivor Zuma Takes Helm as Poor Push Him to Keep Promises Bloomberg Los Angeles Times - guardian.co.uk - Times Online - Ha’aretz all 3,561 news articles

Amid calls to curb ads for illegal sex, Craigslist CEO defends … – Boston Globe

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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The Age

Amid calls to curb ads for illegal sex, Craigslist CEO defends … Boston Globe By Megan Woolhouse Craigslist chief executive Jim Buckmaster denied yesterday that the website offered sex-related advertising, even as Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal called on the company to take stronger actions to combat pornography … Video: Clues In Craigslist Crimes CBS Student at Boston U. May Be Tied to Third Case New York Times Washington Post - Newsday - New York Daily News - Boston Herald all 3,578 news articles

Jacob Zuma poised to be next South African president – guardian.co.uk

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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msnbc.com

Jacob Zuma poised to be next South African president guardian.co.uk Voters in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, queue to vote in the presidential elections. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA Jacob Zuma is on course to be confirmed as South Africa's next president today as early election results show the African National … Video: The Splintering Rainbow – 22 April 09 – Part 2 Al Jazeera SAfrica president's dilemma: 2 wives, 1 first lady The Associated Press Bloomberg - Reuters - Wall Street Journal - ABC Online all 2,748 news articles

Budget leaves little margin for error – Reuters

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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Boston Globe

Budget leaves little margin for error Reuters By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) – The government's Budget forecast on Wednesday that the economy will rebound to strong growth after its worst performance since World War Two creates a hostage to fortune with an election due in little over a year. Video: Budget 2009: Business leaders disappointed ITN NEWS British Plan to Raise Taxes and Debt Sets Off Political Sparring New York Times Bloomberg - BBC News - Washington Post - Telegraph.co.uk all 3,257 news articles

Interrogation debate tests Obama – msnbc.com

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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USA Today

Interrogation debate tests Obama msnbc.com Gerald Herbert / AP By BEN FELLER AP Writer Trouble is, the White House had been sending the opposite signal for days. Obama tried last week to close a dark chapter, not open a messy one, as he made public the memos detailing the brutal interrogation … Video: Obama On Bush Interrogations CBS Comment by Brad Olson, Ph.D. Research Professor, Northwestern University The Associated Press - New York Times - Philadelphia Inquirer all 6,975 news articles

South Africans Line Up to Vote – Wall Street Journal

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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Times Online

South Africans Line Up to Vote Wall Street Journal By SARAH CHILDRESS JOHANNESBURG — South African voters queued quietly Wednesday morning to cast their votes in national legislative elections that are almost certain to thrust Jacob Zuma, leader of the ruling African National Congress party, … Video: S Africa opposition aims to gain on ruling ANC – 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Live: South African general election BBC News Reuters - The Associated Press - Aljazeera.net - Washington Post all 2,033 news articles

Two key Tamil Tigers 'surrender' – BBC News

Posted on April 22, 2009 by admin

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guardian.co.uk

Two key Tamil Tigers 'surrender' BBC News Two senior Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka have surrendered to the military, the army's website says. It says that the rebels' media co-ordinator, Daya Master, gave himself up along with a top interpreter, named George, who worked for senior rebels. Video: Civilians in danger amid Sri Lanka battle – 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Thousands continue to flee Sri Lanka war zone guardian.co.uk Reuters - The Associated Press - TIME - ABC Online all 3,421 news articles

Treasury doesn't need more bailout money: Geithner – Reuters

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

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BBC News

Treasury doesn't need more bailout money: Geithner Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Treasury still has about 4.6 billion available in its coffers from last fall's bank bailout package and that should be enough for it to avoid asking Congress for more money, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on … Geithner Says TARP Has Enough Funds for Bank Rescues Bloomberg Banks Take Billions From TARP, but Give Fewer Loans ABC News CNNMoney.com - The Associated Press - Washington Post - TheStreet.com all 805 news articles

BU student charged in hotel killing – Boston Globe

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

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New York Daily News

BU student charged in hotel killing Boston Globe By Jonathan Saltzman and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff Boston police arrested a Boston University medical student yesterday in the slaying of a New York woman at a luxury Back Bay hotel last week and an earlier attack on another woman. Video: Police: Suspect Arrested in Craigslist Slaying The Associated Press DA calls accused Craigslist killer 'predator' The Associated Press CNN - Boston Herald - NECN - Kansas City Star all 1,456 news articles

Obama Cites CIA's Possible 'Mistakes' But Vows Support – Washington Post

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

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FOXNews

Obama Cites CIA's Possible 'Mistakes' But Vows Support Washington Post By Joby Warrick President Obama traveled to the headquarters of the CIA yesterday to vow continued support for the agency despite weeks of revelations about the physical abuse and mental manipulation of terrorist suspects in its secret prisons. Video: Obama Thanks CIA for Work Against America's Foes The Associated Press First 100 days: Cheney vs. Obama msnbc.com New York Daily News - FOXNews - BBC News - Los Angeles Times all 4,979 news articles

Waterboarding Used 266 Times on 2 Suspects – New York Times

Posted on April 20, 2009 by admin

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ABC News

Waterboarding Used 266 Times on 2 Suspects New York Times By SCOTT SHANE CIA interrogators used waterboarding, the near-drowning technique that top Obama administration officials have described as illegal torture, 266 times on two key prisoners from Al Qaeda, far more than had been previously reported. Video: 'Obama has violated international law' RT Obama visiting CIA after memos' release CNN CBS News - AFP - FOXNews - BBC News all 4,144 news articles