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Boston GlobeTaiwan's vice premier quits party over embezzlement scandalMacau Daily Times - 6 May 2008Taiwan's vice premier quit the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday, taking responsibility for an embarrassing diplomatic scandal involving the alleged embezzlement of 30 million dollars.Taiwan's vice ... [visit website]

WHDH-TVOregon parents hear Afghanistan gun battle on voice mailKansas City Star - 23 hours agoAP An Oregon couple checking their voice mail found a frightening three-minute recording of their son caught in a battle in Afghanistan.Oregon parents hear Afghanistan battle on ... [visit website]

PRESS TVNATO troops in AfghanistanPRESS TV - 6 hours agoAn explosion has killed two NATO soldiers and a civilian in Afghanistan's southeastern province of Khost, the alliance says in a statement.Twelve dead in Afghanistan violence AFPExplosions in Afghanistan kill 5 including ... [visit website]

Lebanese Government Challenges HezbollahJournal of Turkish Weekly - 6 May 2008After a marathon overnight session, the Lebanese government has decided to throw down the gauntlet to the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, in a bid to crack down on the group's mushrooming state-within-a-state activities.Beirut: ... [visit website]

St. John's TelegramCanadian soldier killed in AfghanistanNorthumberland Today - 6 May 2008Corporal Michael Starker, of 15 Field Ambulance, was killed today, Tuesday, and another soldier was injured when they came under enemy fire during a patrol in the Pashmul region ... [visit website]

PRESS TVAs US Forces Battle Militias in Baghdad, Iran Suspends TalksNews10.net - 5 May 2008BAGHDAD (AP) -- The military says US forces have killed at least nine militants in the latest round of fighting in Baghdad. An Air Force AC-130 ... [visit website]

Calgary HeraldChina's orchestra to perform for PopeMathaba.Net - 5 May 2008The China Philharmonic Orchestra will perform for Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday at the Paul VI Audience Hall in the Vatican City, according to Monday's China Daily.China approached Vatican about concert ... [visit website]

CNNBrian Cowen elected Irish PMReuters South Africa - 6 hours agoBy Andras Gergely and Jonathan Saul DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish deputies elected Brian Cowen prime minister on Wednesday and allies and opponents warned the former finance minister he faced a tough ... [visit website]

FijivillageFiji Court to hear deportation appealThe Australian - 5 May 2008THE Australian publisher of a Fiji newspaper deported last week is hoping court action tomorrow may allow him to return to the country.Fiji's PM threatens media with more deportations Radio AustraliaI'll ... [visit website]