AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch foreign minister met ambassadors from Muslim countries on Monday to try to cool tempers over a film by a Dutch lawmaker critical of the Koran and ask for protection for Dutch citizens and property.
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Raptors-Bobcats Preview
USA Today - The Toronto Raptors emerged from obscurity last season to win their first division title in 12 seasons of existence. A second division crown out of reach this season, though, and the Raptors are trying to avoid a return to mediocrity. Toronto Raptors (37-36) at Charlotte Bobcats (28-45), 7 pm Raptors hope to end struggles on the road |
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Gen. Michael Hayden says border region where Al Qaeda hides out has become new training ground for terrorists.
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WW Grainger Names Ryan As Its New Chief Executive
Wall Street Journal - By DONNA KARDOS WW Grainger Inc. announced plans for President and Chief Operating Officer James T. Ryan to succeed Richard L. Keyser as chief executive, effective June 1, as the industrial-supplies distributor continues to shuffle its upper ranks. UPDATE 1-Grainger names James Ryan CEO WW Grainger President Ryan to add CEO title June 1; Keyser to … |
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Verizon brings social-mapping service Loopt to its customers
IntoMobile - Verizon isn't kidding when it comes to social networking. Few days ago, they've announced their customers will have a quick access to MySpace Mobile and now they are launching social-mapping service Loopt. Verizon Wireless adds friend-finding service Verizon Wireless' Phones To Feature Loopt's Location Service |
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Reuters - China has stepped up attacks on the Dalai Lama, blasting him for abusing religion, stirring protests in Tibet and preparing for independence as the Olympic flame arrived in Beijing on Monday under tight security.
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AFP - Zimbabwe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change and President Robert Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF were on level-pegging, as the results trickled in on Monday from a weekend general election.
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Al Qaeda Trying to Change the Look of Terror
ABC News - Al Qaeda is as strong as it has been since the Sept. 11 attacks, in large part because it has been able to find a home in Pakistan, despite President Pervez Musharraf's claims to be trying to help in the West's war on terror. Hayden: Pakistan Border Poses Danger CIA Chief Says Al-Qaida Found Safe Haven in Pakistan |
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Parker leads Lady Vols over the Irish
San Jose Mercury News - Parker matched her career best with 34 points and hauled in 12 rebounds, pushing the top-seeded Lady Vols to the regional finals for the eighth consecutive year with a 74-64 win against Notre Dame on Sunday night in the Oklahoma City regional. Vols survive Irish; Aggies down Duke Lady Vols fight off pesky Irish |
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PC World - Microsoft is changing the name of its on-demand CRM (customer relationship management) offering to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, according to a company official.
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