Archive for May 17th, 2009

AP - New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd has admitted to using a paragraph virtually word-for-word from a prominent liberal blogger without attribution.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Sri Lanka says war over, rebel leader killed (AP)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP - Sri Lanka declared Monday it had crushed the Tamil Tiger rebels, killing their chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran, and ending his three-decade quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

AP - Sri Lanka declared Monday it had crushed the Tamil Tiger rebels, killing their chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran, and ending his three-decade quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Tight security for trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in 235225.

A Myanmar activist displays a poster with Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's photo during a protest in front of Myanmar embassy in Bangkok. Myanmar's military junta was set to put Suu Kyi on trial on charges that could place the pro-democracy leader behind bars for five years and lead to her missing promised elections.(AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)AFP - Myanmar police set up barbed wire barricades around a notorious prison where democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi was set to stand trial on charges that she sheltered an American man who swam to her home.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

NBA champs are dethroned

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

The younger, faster Magic romp over the Celtics in a Game 7 shocker.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Magic Moment: Orlando beats Boston to advance (AP)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in 235221.

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce looses the ball while driving on Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Sunday, May 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - Dwight Howard and Hedo Turkoglu helped dethrone the defending champion Boston Celtics on Sunday night and gave Orlando a chance to bring a crown to the Magic Kingdom.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

FILE - In this May 8, 2009 file photo, 'American Idol' contestant and Milwaukee local Danny Gokey sings the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck, File)AP - Thousands of screaming fans, being asked to sing the national anthem at a major league baseball game and a parade: It was all too much for “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey, who recently returned to his hometown of Milwaukee.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

45,000 Join CBS 2, GMHC For AIDS Walk New York

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

CBS 2 was a proud sponsor of Sunday’s 24th Annual AIDS Walk New York. More than 45,000 participants put their best foot forward to raise money to fight the deadly disease, which has claimed the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide. Sunday morning, thousands cheered while walking 6.5 miles through Central Park to help fight AIDS. Many walked with heavy hearts, filled with the memories of those who lost their lives to the disease.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces prison trial (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in 235223.

A Myanmarese protester wears a t-shirt bearing a picture of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration outside the Myanmar embassy in Kuala Lumpur May 15, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki MuhammadReuters - Police clamped tight security on Myanmar’s Insein Central Prison Monday where opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces trial on charges that could jail the Nobel Peace laureate for up to five years.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Israeli PM, Obama have different views of conflict (AP)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in 237613.

In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and his wife Sara wave as they board a plane at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv early Sunday, May 17, 2009, on their way for the first visit to Washington since Netanyahu became Israeli Prime Minister. On the eve of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's crucial visit to Washington, his defense minister suggested Saturday the Israeli leader might endorse a Palestinian state when he meets with President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/ GPO, Moshe Milner)AP - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads into his first visit with President Barack Obama worried by U.S. overtures to Iran and Syria and under pressure to support a Palestinian state.

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