Pakistan President open to Taliban talks
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said he is willing to reopen negotiations with the Taliban, noting that dialogue was never closed and that talks could resume when the group feels "strong enough" and realizes it cannot win. The Swat deal and subsequent offensives are cited as context.
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Afghanistan
Storms Ground Flood Relief Choppers in Pakistan Note
Stormy weather grounded helicopters carrying emergency supplies to flood ravaged northwest Pakistan delaying relief to Swat Valley communities. Floods have killed around 1,500 with 4 million affected and 1.5 million severely impacted as forces and aid groups press ongoing relief efforts.
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Swat
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UAE reports attack on Japanese tanker in Persian Gulf
The UAE says a Japanese oil tanker was hit by an explosives laden dinghy in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a potential first militant strike in the waterway. The incident raised fears of further attacks on civilian vessels amid conflicting early reports and a wounded crew member.
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Swedish hosting firm confirms WikiLeaks link in Solna
Swedish Internet company PRQ confirms to AP that it hosts WikiLeaks material in a basement server room of a Solna building. Owner Mikael Viborg showed the location on condition of anonymity as WikiLeaks posts thousands of classified U S documents. Authorities are aware of the Solna servers but have not moved to shut them down.
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WikiLeaks
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Associated Press
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HP CEO Mark Hurd resigns after harassment probe
HP announces CEO Mark Hurd will step down after an internal investigation into a sexual harassment claim found violations of company standards though not the overall policy. The board notes the departure does not reflect HP's financial health and shares fall after hours.
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Hewlett-Packard Co
Mark Hurd
Hurd
Robert Ryan
Ryan
Oregon girl wins lemonade stand after inspector apology
Julie Murphy, seven, faced a $500 fine for selling lemonade without a restaurant license at a local arts fair in Multnomah County Oregon. The crowd supported the stand as officials mediated and County Chairman Jeff Cogen apologized saying a stand is a classic American kid thing and the girl may resume selling Kool-Aid drinks for 50 cents.
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Jeff Cogen
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