Archive for June 5th, 2009

Rapper Drake to sue over unauthorized album (Reuters)

Reuters – Toronto rapper Drake is such a hot artist that one of his albums is selling even though he didn’t release it.

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Rapper Drake to sue over unauthorized album
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Fears Escalate Over Violence in Islamabad (Time.com)

Time.com – Saturday’s suicide bombing has raised fears that militants are intent on striking deeper inside Pakistan, mounting revenge attacks and attempting to demoralize the population

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Fears Escalate Over Violence in Islamabad
(Time.com)

Spate of Attacks Leave Indian Students on Edge in Australia (Time.com)

Time.com – In recent weeks a disturbing side to Indian student life down-under has come to light, sparking allegations of widespread racism in Australian society

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Spate of Attacks Leave Indian Students on Edge in Australia
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Spate of Attacks Leave Indian Students on Edge in Australia (Time.com)

Time.com – In recent weeks a disturbing side to Indian student life down-under has come to light, sparking allegations of widespread racism in Australian society

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Spate of Attacks Leave Indian Students on Edge in Australia
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Twins stop Ichiro, Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings (AP)

AP – The Minnesota Twins ended Ichiro Suzuki’s hitting streak at 27 games, and took advantage of Seattle left fielder Wladimir Balentien’s two 10th-inning misplays to beat the Mariners 2-1 on Friday night.

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Twins stop Ichiro, Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings
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Cuba spy charges surprise neighbors in D.C. (AP)

AP – Behind the massive English gates that herald the luxury co-op complex have lived senators, Cabinet members, judges.

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Cuba spy charges surprise neighbors in D.C.
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New CDC chief to target smoking; led charge in NYC (AP)

AP – Dr. Thomas Frieden has swung a big stick as New York City’s top health official, pushing through bans on smoking and artery-clogging trans fats.

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New CDC chief to target smoking; led charge in NYC
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WA officials: 2nd person with swine flu dies (AP)

AP – Health officials say a second person with a confirmed case of swine flu has died in Washington state.

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WA officials: 2nd person with swine flu dies
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