Archive for November, 2008

India clears last Mumbai siege site (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

In this Nov. 26, 2008 file photo, a gunman identified by police as Ajmal Qasab walks at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai, India. Qasab, the only gunman captured after a 60-hour terrorist siege of Mumbai said he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, a senior police officer said Sunday Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Mumbai Mirror, Sebastian D'souza, File)AP - Authorities finished removing bodies from the bullet-and-grenade-scarred Taj Mahal hotel Monday, the final site of the Mumbai siege to be cleared, and said the death toll from the attack stood at 172 killed.

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Tough D, long pass lead Vikes past Bears, 34-14 (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte celebrates as he runs down the field after throwing a 99-yard touchdown pass to Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)AP - With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Chicago Bears home with a humbling defeat.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Tough D, long pass lead Vikes past Bears, 34-14 (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

Inches from an 11-point edge late in the first half, Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears hit the wall. The Minnesota Vikings turned around and quickly took the lead — in the game and in the division. With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Bears home with a 34-14 loss Sunday night.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Militants could start regional war, says Zardari (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

Reuters - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has appealed to India not to punish his country for last week’s attacks in Mumbai, saying militants have the power to precipitate a war in the region, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

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India says all Mumbai attackers from Pakistan (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

An Indian resident of Mumbai shouts during a peace rally in front of The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. Investigations into the Mumbai attacks shifted further towards the suspected role of the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba Monday, threatening a fragile peace process between New Delhi and Islamabad.(AFP/Pedro Ugarte)AFP - The Mumbai attackers were all from Pakistan, India’s deputy interior minister said on Monday, stopping short of blaming the government in Islamabad for last week’s carnage which left more than 170 dead.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Best of the China Blogs: December 1

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

The question for Hillary Rodham Clinton, slated to be named secretary of State on Monday by President-elect Barack Obama, is …

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Scolari in ref rage as Chelsea crash against Arsenal (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

AFP - Luiz Felipe Scolari launched a scathing attack on referee Mike Dean and his officials after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat against Arsena.

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Authorities remove last bodies from India hotel (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

AP - As authorities finished removing bodies Monday from the bullet- and grenade-scarred Taj Mahal hotel, a Muslim graveyard refused to bury nine gunmen who terrorized this city over three days last week, leaving at least 172 people dead and wreaking havoc at some of its most famous landmarks.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

India clears last Mumbai siege site (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Latest News.

AP - Authorities finished removing bodies from the bullet- and grenade-scarred Taj Mahal hotel Monday, the final site of the Mumbai siege to be cleared, as schools and businesses reopened and commuters returned to work.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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