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Global Forecast by U.S. Intelligence Sees Qaeda Falter

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:27 +0000

While noting that Al Qaeda remains a major threat, the group’s indiscriminate killings and inattention to the practical concerns of Muslims have hurt its broad-based support, a new report says.

New Scrutiny of Downing of Plane in Peru in 2001

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:27 +0000

An internal inquiry by the Central Intelligence Agency has found that the agency withheld crucial information from federal investigators.

Putin Vows to Thwart Recurrence of Economic Calamity

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:27 +0000

In a keynote speech to the ruling party congress, Pime Minister Vladimir V. Putin announced tax cuts to spur the economy and increased spending on social programs.

Iraqi Insurgent Who Kidnapped American Soldier Dies in Raid

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:26 +0000

An Iraqi insurgent killed in a Baghdad raid was Hajji Hammadi, thought to be responsible for the kidnapping and killing of Army Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin, the American military said.

Finland Sees a Familiar Pattern in War Photos

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:26 +0000

One of the stranger questions to emerge after the August conflict between Russia and Georgia: Did Russians go to war wearing a camouflage design filched from Finland?

Russian Juror Denies That Fears Closed Trial

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:25 +0000

A jury member in the trial of three men accused of involvement in the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya contradicted reports jurors had asked for a closed trial.

China Announces Measures to Safeguard Milk

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:25 +0000

The Chinese government issued several new measures aimed at reining in abuses in the dairy industry.

Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protester

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:25 +0000

An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.

U.S. Strike Reportedly Killed Five in Pakistan

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:25 +0000

Striking for the first time beyond Pakistan’s tribal areas, a pilotless U.S. aircraft fired missiles at a village well inside Pakistani territory on Wednesday, a Pakistani official said.

Annan and Carter Insist on Visit to Zimbabwe

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:24 +0000

Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and former President Jimmy Carter are defying a state-run media report advising them against the humanitarian mission.