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Suicide Attack Rattles Usually Quiet Parwan Province – New York Times
Aug 14th
ABC News Suicide Attack Rattles Usually Quiet Parwan Province New York Times Afghan police officers and civilians carried the body of a victim of the suicide bombings in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, on Sunday. By ABDUL WAHEED WAFA and ROD NORDLAND CHARIKAR, Afghanistan — The governor of Parwan Province, Abdul Basir Salangi, ..
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Loading ...US Development Worker Abducted From His Home in Pakistani City of Lahore – Bloomberg
Aug 13th
The Hindu US Development Worker Abducted From His Home in Pakistani City of Lahore Bloomberg A US citizen has been abducted from his home in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, US Embassy and police officials said today. The US is working with local authorities to secure the man's release, ..
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Avengers: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier & Quinjet Concept Art
Aug 13th
Along with Captain America: The First Avenger a few weeks back came our first look at The Avengers through a special post-credits sequence the studios call a “button.” Fans of the Marvel Studios movies should be familiar with these teasers that hint at what’s still to come and he Marvel movies this year were of no exception. The Avengers footage briefly introduced us to the roster of heroes and some of the settings of the film, most notably the infamous S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier from the comics which Joss Whedon and co
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Canada and Honduras sign free trade agreement
Aug 12th
Canada and Honduras have signed a free trade agreement as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper concluded his tour of Latin America.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Hillary Clinton calls on countries to sanction Syria – The Guardian
Aug 12th
The Guardian Hillary Clinton calls on countries to sanction Syria The Guardian Hillary Clinton has urged other countries to follow the US in imposing sanctions on Syria. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images The US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, has called on other nations with closer economic links to Syria to join it in … Syrian Raids Continue Voice of America Syrian troops kill 2 people in latest raids The Associated Press US calls on Russia to freeze arms sales to Syria RIA Novosti Atlanta Journal Constitution
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Air strike kills Taliban fighters who shot down NATO chopper – AHN | All Headline News
Aug 10th
Reuters Air strike kills Taliban fighters who shot down NATO chopper AHN | All Headline News A US air strike killed the Taliban fighters believed responsible for shooting down a NATO helicopter in Afghanistan on Saturday that killed 30 American troops, including 22 Navy Seals, and seven Afghan commandos. Officials of NATO's International … US Says Strike Killed Taliban Who Downed Copter New York Times US Killed Taliban Behind Helicopter Downing Bloomberg Airstrike Kills Taliban Militants Who Shot Down Helicopter Voice of America The Guardian
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Police Leave Canceled as Cameron Vows to Halt English Rioters – Bloomberg
Aug 10th
Telegraph.co.uk Police Leave Canceled as Cameron Vows to Halt English Rioters Bloomberg David Cameron told reporters outside his Downing Street office today, “We needed a fightback, and a fightback has begun.” David Cameron told reporters outside his Downing Street office today, … Analysis: Riots shake faith in UK austerity, stability Reuters Riots hit UK economy, from corner shops to tourism The Associated Press British government backs pursuit of riot 'thugs' CTV.ca Voice of America
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...‘Dead’ Kadhafi son ‘appears’ on TV – AFP
Aug 10th
The Hindu 'Dead' Kadhafi son 'appears' on TV AFP BENGHAZI, Libya — Khamis, the feared military commander and son of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was shown on state television on Wednesday, days after rebels reported his death. Tripoli denied the claim at the time, but a rebel spokesman on Wednesday …
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Turkey Sees Progress in Syria, as US Adds Sanctions – Wall Street Journal
Aug 10th
CTV.ca Turkey Sees Progress in Syria, as US Adds Sanctions Wall Street Journal Turkey's prime minister said his country's engagement with Syria to bring a halt to the crackdown on protesters there was bearing fruit, reporting the military's withdrawal from the besiged city of …
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...US Says Strike Killed Taliban Who Downed Copter – New York Times
Aug 10th
Globe and Mail US Says Strike Killed Taliban Who Downed Copter New York Times The commander, Gen.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...British Community Cleans Up After Night of Looting – Voice of America
Aug 9th
ABC News British Community Cleans Up After Night of Looting Voice of America August 09, 2011 British Community Cleans Up After Night of Looting Selah Hennessy | London British Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday that 16000 police would be in London Tuesday night to defend the capital from rioters. ..
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Obama Attends Return of Remains at Air Base After Fatal Afghanistan Crash – Bloomberg
Aug 9th
BBC News Obama Attends Return of Remains at Air Base After Fatal Afghanistan Crash Bloomberg Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama speaks about Standard & Poor's downgrade of its US credit rating. Obama also discusses the helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed 30 ..
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Who Should Lead The Avengers? Captain America vs. Iron Man vs. Thor
Aug 8th
It’s hard to believe, but we’re officially less than nine months away from The Avengers , perhaps the most ambitious superhero movie in cinematic history, and the one film that will definitively prove whether or not Marvel Studios’ ambitious plans to weave multiple films together over several years will work with mainstream audiences.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Syrian troops storm 2 towns, killing at least 10 – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Aug 7th
BBC News Syrian troops storm 2 towns, killing at least 10 Seattle Post Intelligencer In this image from television taken Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 and released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, empty streets with debris are shown of what SANA describes as the Syrian army restoring “security and stability” to the … Syrian Army Launches New Deadly Raids Voice of America Syria moves steadily with reforms, as it handles outlaws: president Xinhua Middle East Syrian army launches fresh assaults Aljazeera.net The Guardian
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Libya rebels in western offensive – BBC News
Aug 6th
Sydney Morning Herald Libya rebels in western offensive BBC News Libyan rebels in the country's west say they have launched an offensive towards key towns on the Mediterranean coast.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Syria vows ‘free elections’ as pressure grows – AFP
Aug 6th
BBC News Syria vows 'free elections' as pressure grows AFP DAMASCUS — Syria vowed on Saturday to hold “free and transparent” elections by the end of 2011 as Arab states in the Gulf joined a chorus of Western pressure over its deadly suppression of anti-regime protests. An activist, meanwhile, said hundreds of …
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