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New York: Terror suspect won't appear
An American-educated Pakistani woman who's been labeled an al-Qaida supporter refused to appear in federal court Thursday to answer charges that she tried to kill U.S. soldiers and FBI agents after they detained her this summer in Afghanistan. Aafia...Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Empire State Building, Aafia Siddiqui, Armed Conflicts, Guerrilla Activity
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Civilian deaths strained alliance
The Associated PressThe Afghan president said a deadly raid on a village by American and Afghan commandos has put new strain on relations with the United States and promised Thursday to punish those responsible. U.S. officials have said at least 30 militants, including a...Tags: United Nations, Government, NATO, National Government, Hamid Karzai
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U.S.-led attack complicates Pakistan vote
The Associated PressA deadly American-led raid on a Pakistani village embarrassed the government and eroded support for the pro-U.S. presidential front-runner Thursday just two days before the election. Furor continued to mount over the first known foreign ground assault...Tags: Nawaz Sharif, Osama bin Laden, Asif Ali Zardari, Laws, Government
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Pakistan's Election Marks A Political Transition
Chicago TribuneHis supporters say he is the one man who can bring Pakistan together and fight the growing influence of militants along the border with Afghanistan. But opponents say Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and leader of her...Tags: United Nations, New York Times, Asif Ali Zardari, Political Candidates, Benazir Bhutto
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U.S. raid stirs fury in Pakistan
Chicago Tribune correspondentsISLAMABAD, Pakistan — U.S.-led forces making a controversial raid into Pakistan's tribal areas shot and killed members of a pro-government tribe that has driven out foreign militants and has been fighting the umbrella group for the Pakistani...Tags: Mark Wright, Robert Gates, Asif Ali Zardari, Political Candidates, The White House
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Obama vows to fight terrorism
nia.henderson@newsday.comIn a national security focused interview, Barack Obama sat down with Fox's Bill O'Reilly yesterday, vowing to be tough on the nation's enemies, including Iran; put pressure on Pakistan in the hunt for Osama bin Laden; and to engage Europe in dealing...Tags: Heads of State, John McCain, National Security, Osama bin Laden, Pennsylvania
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Terror suspect refuses to appear in court
lidesk@newsday.comThe Pakistani woman accused of firing two shots at an Army captain while being detained on suspicion of terrorist activities in Afghanistan declined to show up for her arraignment in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. Aafia Siddiqui, 36, hasn't even...Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Aafia Siddiqui, Firearms, Lawyers, Justice System
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Palin: Text of the Speech
Spin CycleHere's the speech: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States ... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend......Tags: John McCain, Harry S Truman, Philosophy, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Natural Resources
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Jekyll and Hyde: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
MotorTrend MagazineWhump! Thumbing the start button on the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG shifter is like throwing a match into a pool of gasoline. The handbuilt 6.2L V-8 under the hood doesn't crank or spool or stutter into life. It's just suddenly there, all rumbling menace, like... -
Cars that Jumped the Shark: Mercedes-Benz SL
Edmunds.comThe first Mercedes-Benz SL I ever drove was a 1981 380SL, with the woefully underperforming 3.8-liter, 155 horsepower V8. Even then I knew enough about the model to know that "SL" stood for "Sport Light," so I remember being highly disappointed. "This... -
Would mini-surge work in Afghanistan?
The Swampby Kim Barker and Aamer Madhani KABUL, Afghanistan -- Abdullah Masjidi cannot go home anymore, though his village is only 30 miles from the capital. When he tried to drive there this summer, he was stopped by friendly villagers warning......Tags: Heads of State, John McCain, International Military Interventions, Hamid Karzai, Republican Party
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Terror claims against NJ Muslim leader rejected
Associated Press WriterAn influential New Jersey Muslim leader accused by some federal officials of having terrorist ties but praised by others as being an important ally won his fight to gain permanent U.S. residency Thursday. A federal immigration judge in Newark ruled that...Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ramadan, National Security, Bill Pascrell Jr., Lawyers
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