U S warns of time running out in Afghanistan strategy
Adm. Michael Mullen told a House committee that the United States is running out of time in Afghanistan and needs a new comprehensive strategy. He tied the Afghan fight to Pakistan’s tribal region safe havens and urged closer cooperation with Pakistan to defeat the insurgency.
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Pakistan general condemns US cross border raids
Gen Kayani warned the United States over cross border raids from Afghanistan saying Pakistan will defend sovereignty at all costs after a raid in South Waziristan killed civilians. The piece notes Mullen’s calls for more Afghanistan troops and Bush’s troop adjustments.
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Analysts say North Korea built a second long range missile site
Independent analysts using satellite images say North Korea has a larger and more capable west coast base for long range missile testing than the known Mitsudan-ni site. They say the facility, operational since 2005, could test longer range ICBMs and potentially launch satellites, signaling progress in Pyongyang’s ballistic program.
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Prospective juror recalls Simpson verdict at age eight
In Las Vegas the potential juror, eight years old at the 1995 Simpson verdict, said his parents’ reactions at dinner shaped his memory yet he could be fair in the current kidnapping and armed robbery case. Judge Glass continues jury selection as about half of the panel is gathered.
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Questioning Arthroscopic Knee Surgery for Arthritis
Two studies question routine arthroscopic knee surgery for osteoarthritis. One finds no advantage over medication and physical therapy, while another shows cartilage tears are common without symptoms. Experts say surgery should be limited to specific cases. The studies appear in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Borat lawsuit dismissed by New York judge
A New York judge dismisses suits by a driving instructor and two etiquette teachers against the makers of Borat. The judge notes the plaintiffs signed release agreements and consented to appear in a documentary style film.
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Paris Not France documentary premieres at TIFF
Paris Hilton attends the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Paris Not France. Director Adria Petty introduces a film featuring Hilton discussing her image, tabloid scrutiny, and the making of her public persona with interviews from her family and publicist.
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Ritchie Turns 40 Amid Rockn Rolla Promotion in Toronto
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie marks his 40th birthday quietly while in Toronto to promote Rockn Rolla which opens Oct 8. He notes he has no plans for a party and recalls funding Madonna's 50th birthday, joking that no one may match that spend.
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