Archive for May 8th, 2009

Pakistan president sees ‘war’ against Taliban (AFP)

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A Pakistani army soldier stands guards on a street in Buner on May 8 during an ongoing military operation. The South Asian country's resident Asif Ali Zardari has pledged to mount an all-out war against Taliban extremists, vowing to kill the militants.(AFP/Tariq Mahmood)AFP – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has pledged to mount an all-out war against Taliban extremists, vowing to kill the militants in a military offensive.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

4 dead as heavy storms push through Midwest (AP)

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Friends and family members of Jim and Marsha Beggs try to contact them after inspecting damage of their home north of Carl Juction, Mo., which was hit by high winds Friday morning, May 8, 2009. Many cities in southwest Missouri were without power after severe thunderstorms rocked the area.(AP Photo/Mike Gullett)AP – Powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes battered parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

AFP – Pope Benedict XVI was to meet Muslim leaders in Jordan a day after stressing his “deep respect” for Islam as he sought to strengthen bridges between the faiths on his first trip to the Holy Land as pontiff.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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