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U.S. Coalition Releases Pakistan Airstrike Video
War
Written by Guillermo Brown   
Thursday, June 12, 2008

The U.S. released the video that shows the airstrike that killed 11 Pakistani troops.

The attack occurred late Tuesday night as NATO forces were engaged in a battle with the Taliban along the volatile Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The airstrike was conducted using unmanned drone an no coalition troops crossed the border into Pakistan.

A Pakistani Army spokesperson condemned the attack and called it "cowardly". The spokesperson also said that the attack undermined the cooperative efforts against the war on terror.

A Pentagon official said the airstrike was launched under rules that allow the coalition forces to cross over the border if they are in pursuit of the enemy. The coalition also said that they had issued a warning to the Pakistani Army that the strike was coming.

Coalition forces had also killed 15 Taliban militants during the fighting.

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Supreme Court Rules Terror Detainees Can Challenge Their Detentions
Politics
Written by Lady Anker   
Thursday, June 12, 2008

In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that suspected terrorists that are being held by the US have a constitutional right to challenge their detentions in civilian courts, according to the AP.

This decision is a blow to the Bush administration who has argued that terror suspects have no rights.

 

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Some Democrats Will Not Endorse Senator Obama
Politics
Written by Lady Anker   
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Although Senator Barack Obama has the overwhelming support of Democratic leaders, there are a few who have come out in recent days stating that they will not endorse the Illinois Senator.

According to The Hill, Florida Rep.Tim Mahoney, the person elected to replace republican Tim Foley, told a local newspaper that he did not want to endorse Senator Obama so that he may be free to lobby Senator McCain on behalf of his constituents.

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma's only Democrat in the House, said that he could not endorse Senator Obama because he feels Senator Obama is too liberal and his views do not reflect those of his more conservative constituents.

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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Will Not Be Barack Obama's Running Mate
Politics
Written by Lady Anker   
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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In an interview with Michele Norris on NPR's "All Things Considered", Ohio Governor Ted Strickland said he would definitely not accept an offer to be the Vice Presidential nominee. Although Governor Strickland was a strong supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton during the primary race, he has stated that he will now do what he can to ensure Senator Obama will be the next president. Ohio is considered to be a swing state in the 2008 Presidential election.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, June 12, 2008 )
 
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