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Taliban attack Lake Qargha hotel near Kabul
Taliban attack Lake Qargha hotel near Kabul
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Officials say insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns attacked the Spozhmai Hotel in the Lake Qargha area. Reports say there were casualties and that hostages - including women and children - are being held in the hotel. The Taliban have claimed the attack. Lake Qargha is a popular area favoured by Kabul residents. The gunmen launched the attack on the hotel late on Thursday, the officials say. "Currently, police forces have besieged the hotel where people gathered for a picnic or wedding party," Kabul deputy police chief Daoud Amin told the AFP news agency. Related article
Afghan Taliban gunmen take hostages in Kabul hotel attack
Afghan Taliban gunmen take hostages in Kabul hotel attack
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fghan Taliban gunmen who attacked a popular lakeside hotel on the outskirts of the Afghan capital are holding several hostages, thought to include women and children, and some people have been killed, Kabul police said on Friday. An unknown number of gunmen, some armed with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns, attacked the hotel in Kabuls popular Qargha Lake recreation area late on Thursday night, triggering a five-hour gunbattle. Related article
CIA Confidential: Pakistan Undercover [1/3]
CIA Confidential: Pakistan Undercover [1/3]
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CIA Confidential: Pakistan Undercover goes inside one of the most perilous battlegrounds of the new war: Pakistan. Join a 14-point strike to capture alleged al Qaeda logistician Abu Zubaydah and follow the CIA's multi-national effort to capture alleged al Qaeda terror-broker Rashid Rauf before he can unleash a massive attack on US airliners. Related article
GOT INK - Egyptian Presidential Elections 2012
GOT INK - Egyptian Presidential Elections 2012
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On May 23rd and 24th, all of TBS (The Bakery Shop) branches in Cairo will be giving away their freshest bakes to Egyptian voters, as part of its GOT INK initiative. History has seen many Egyptian firsts. Many "First" Egyptian achievements. Now we are the first Egyptians to witness a presidential election. GOT INK is an initiative that shares this moment with Egyptians. We're doing our part by rewarding those who've voted, do your part and VOTE. www.facebook.com Related article
More Crews Arrive at Large Colorado Wildfire
More Crews Arrive at Large Colorado Wildfire
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More firefighting crews were arriving Saturday at a wildfire in northern Colorado that has scorched about 85 square miles and damaged or destroyed at least 112 homes. (June 16) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly Related article
Gerald Celente on Old-Man Europe, Romney & Sons, and a Golden Summer
Gerald Celente on Old-Man Europe, Romney & Sons, and a Golden Summer
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Welcome to Capital Account. Germany and Greece faced off today in the Eurocup 2012 with German newspapers pushing headlines like "bye Greeks, we can't save you today." But can anyone in Europe save the monetary union from itself? Mario Monti, Italy's technocrat prime minister says there is only one week left to do it, but looking back at older headlines, it appears there have been many times Europe had only "one week left," or "ten days left." What's up with that? And while we are on the topic of déjà vu...more ratings downgrades were issued yesterday. This time, it was Moody's downgrading 15 of the largest global banks, and its become a bit like white noise. We get it, worries are widespread, so the question is where is the safest place tohide from the tale risk of a worst-case scenario? Will we see another credit crunch, or is the best case just more "muddling through?" And last but not least, Friday is viewer feedback day, when Lauren answers some of your comments and tweets. From campaign contributions to rent seekers and Voltron, Lauren responds to you! Related article
MS-13 Recruited by the Sinaloa Cartel
MS-13 Recruited by the Sinaloa Cartel
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The powerful Mexican drug cartel of Sinaloa is actively recruiting street gang members of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha in places of South America. Related article
Congo Rebels - DRC
Congo Rebels - DRC
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12 December 2000 Gentil, a fourteen year old soldier, claims he was abducted from school by Kabila's troops and sent to the frontline to fight for the government. Two months ago, Gentil was captured by rebels and he's now taken up their cause. At Bunya, headquarters of the RCD/ML rebels, Ugandan instructors train young rebels like Gentil. Related article
Trading Muted As European Debt Crisis Festers
Trading Muted As European Debt Crisis Festers
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Crisis-weary investors scoffed Monday at what had appeared to be a hopeful turn in the European debt crisis: a victory for pro-Europe parties in a Greek election. (May 18) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly Related article
Rwanda 'training rebels to fight Congo army'
Rwanda 'training rebels to fight Congo army'
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A group of defectors fighting for the M23 rebel movement against the Congolese army say that they were recruited and trained in neighbouring Rwanda against their will. The revelations come after weeks of fighting in the east of the country and would be the first direct evidence that Rwandan troops are involved in the fighting that has displaced thousands from their homes. The allegations made by the rebel defectors across the border in Congo will strain relations with Rwanda, but so far officials from both sides have held back, and are talking about a joint investigation to get to the bottom of the matter. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Kigali. Related article
Nuns Start Bus Tour Protesting GOP Budget Plan
Nuns Start Bus Tour Protesting GOP Budget Plan
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A group of Roman Catholic nuns began a US bus tour protesting proposed federal budget cuts Monday. They say they want to show the impact of Republican policies on low-income families. (June 18) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly Related article
EARTH DAY 2012 SONG FOR EARTH DAY EVENTS RIO+2012 EARTH SUMMIT
EARTH DAY 2012 SONG FOR EARTH DAY EVENTS RIO+2012 EARTH SUMMIT
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Save Planet Earth by Tokyo Rose The official Song for Earth Day Events in the 2012 Earth Day Calendar. The song will help Climate Change Campaigners to convince our world leaders of the dangers of climate change. Next Event will be Rio+20 the Earthsummit. 2012, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will also be held in Rio, and is also commonly called Rio+20 or Rio Earth Summit 2012 The Rio Earth Summit is held by the World Leaders let us sing them this song Global Warming is your Warning itunes.apple.com Available on ITUNES Related article
Waiting for Egypt Election Results
Waiting for Egypt Election Results
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Results of the weekend election in Egypt were set to be announced Thursday, but officials postponed the declaration, setting off a wave of charges of manipulation aimed at all sides, including the ruling military. (June 21) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly Related article
Bali bomb suspect Umar Patek verdict due
Bali bomb suspect Umar Patek verdict due
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Umar Patek, 45, is facing six charges, several of which are terrorism-related. Prosecutors have asked for life imprisonment. He has admitted helping mix chemicals for the bombs, but said he was not involved in the attacks themselves. The bombings killed more than 200 people, most of them foreigners. The attacks targeted Paddy's Bar and the Sari Club in the resort of Kuta. Those killed were from 21 countries, including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians and 28 Britons. Three men were executed in 2008 for playing key roles in the attacks and three others have been killed in police raids. Mr Patek, whose trial began in February, was arrested in January 2011 in Abbottabad, the Pakistani town where Osama Bin Laden was later killed in a US raid. He was later extradited to Indonesia. Lawyers for Umar Patek have sought to play down his role, saying he was involved in the preparation of the blasts but not in their execution. Mr Patek himself has admitted helping to assemble the explosives, but said he was not the chief bomb maker, as prosecutors have alleged. He asked for ''forgiveness'' in court, saying he was against the attacks "from the start". Related article