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Sep 29, 2010

America fed up with Europe?

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Recently, the American publication The National Interest published an article entitled Departing Europe written by Assistant to President Ronald Reagan Doug Bandow. Strangely enough, the material with such a headline written by an influential and respected man in the U.S., went virtually unnoticed. And not without a reason.
The National Interest is no ordinary publication. Its honorary chairman is former Secretary of State Henry ...

Terrorist threat for Commonwealth Games?

41772.jpegAccording to Pakalertpress.com, three top-secret documents leaked to PKKH from the Special Crime Unit of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi identify two militant groups which aim to carry out terrorist attacks against the athletes.

Osama bin Laden to be replaced with US-born Yemeni

Anwar al-AwlakiThe world may have established another "terrorist number one." Saudi Osama bin Laden was replaced (or is about to be replaced) by U.S.-born native of Yemen Anwar al-Awlaki.
Some European sources reported that the CIA compiled a new list of persons subject to immediate elimination because of emanating threats. Such a document surfaced before. Osama bin Laden was always at the top of the list. But now "terrorist number one" is 39-year-old Anwar al-Awlaki.

Short-sighted American humanism absolutely unwanted in Afghanistan

41799.gifOur Doc and I ran up to the wounded pregnant woman who was lying on the ground bleeding. As soon as we approached her and tried to provide medical help, her husband came up to us - he had blood coming out of his ears. The man started saying something. Our interpreter said that the Afghan man did not want other men to take care of his wife. He asked us to help his son, who was sitting in a truck with a lacerated wound on his leg. Our Doc asked the interpreter to tell the Afghan man that if he does not let us help ...

Think Islamic problems caused by a small minority of Muslims?

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As sure as I know that there will be another terrorist attack on the United States I know the day is coming when Muslims, or for that matter Arabs in general, are going to be hated on sight. I remember after 9/11 some nutcase in California killed a turban-wearing Sikh from India, because he thought he was an Arab. There was an incident in Dallas immediately after Nine-Eleven. Another nutcase armed himself and drove around in his pickup on a killing spree. One victim was an Indian mini-grocer who'd lived there, legally and peacefully, for about 30 years. As .....

Preparation for executions ends in the U.S. - English pravda.ru

Several of the 35 states that rely on lethal injection are either scrambling to find sodium thiopental - an anaesthetic that renders the condemned inmate unconscious - or considering using another drug.

The shortage has already delayed an Oklahoma execution last month and led Kentucky's governor to postpone the signing of death warrants for two inmates, Daily Mail reports.

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Pakistan army dismisses reports of Europe plots | Reuters

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By Zeeshan Haider
ISLAMABAD | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:11pm BST
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- Pakistan's army on Wednesday dismissed as "very speculative" media reports that this month's upsurge in U.S. drone strikes on Islamist militants in the country's northwest sought to disrupt attacks on European cities.

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Mortgage approvals dip as consumer lending falls | Reuters

Rows of houses are seen in High Wycombe in this January 23, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
By David Milliken and Matt Falloon
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:42pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Further weakness in house prices and the broader economy looks more likely after data on Wednesday showed the fewest mortgage approvals since February and a second straight monthly drop in services output.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels over austerity | Reuters

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European workers and trade union representatives take part in the ''No to austerity'' protest to demand better job protection in Brussels September 29, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Yves Herman


BRUSSELS | Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:53pm BST

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Wednesday on a day of protests across Europe against government austerity measures, which unions say will slow economic recovery and punish the poor.

Defence Secretary Fox warns against deep cuts | Reuters

A handout photograph from the Royal marines shows members of 42 Commando during Operation Aabi Toorah (Blue Sword) in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan in an image released March 19, 2009.REUTERS/MOD/Crown Copyright/Handout
A handout photograph from the Royal marines shows members of 42 Commando during Operation Aabi Toorah (Blue Sword) in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan in an image released March 19, 2009.
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By Peter Griffiths
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:38pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Defence Secretary ...

North Korea's first family readies for succession | Reuters

SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:25pm BST

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's iron ruler Kim Jong-il has anointed his youngest son as successor to lead the isolated state, whose collapsing economy and bid to become a nuclear weapons power pose major threats to the region.

Danny Boyle to receive British film honour | Reuters

Danny Boyle arrives at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
Danny Boyle arrives at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles January 30, 2010.
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LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:07am BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honour, the organisation said on Wednesday.

Salman Butt appeals suspension from playing | Reuters

Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/Files
Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/Files
Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo.
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LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:50pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan cricket ..

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Lindsay Lohan reported back in rehab | Reuters

Lindsay Lohan arrives at the Beverly Hills Courthouse for a mandatory appearance in Beverly Hills, California September 24, 2010. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
LOS ANGELES | Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:53pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan voluntarily checked herself into rehab on Tuesday for the fifth time in three years, celebrity news websites reported.

North Korea leader's son seen set for succession | Reuters

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By Jack Kim
SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:52am BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's son, Jong-un, became his second in command at the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Military Commission on Wednesday, teeing...

Chelsea expose gulf in class with Marseille | Reuters

Chelsea's John Terry celebrates scoring against Olympique Marseille during their Champions League match at Stamford Bridge in London, September 28, 2010. REUTERS/Paul Hackett
By Mike Collett
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:19pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League Chelsea exposed a gulf in class when they defeated French champions Olympique Marseille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.