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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-02-11 06:42 PM
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World praise after Osama killing
Source: The International News (Pakistan)

HONG KONG: Global acclamation Monday over the death of Osama bin Laden was tempered by leaders' acknowledgement that the long war against terrorism is far from over and that Al-Qaeda could yet strike back.

...snip...

But in a sign of tensions to come, India lashed out at its arch-foe Pakistan, saying that the fact the manhunt ended at a luxurious villa north of Islamabad was further evidence that militants find "sanctuary" in the country.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari convened emergency talks with his prime minister and security chiefs in Islamabad -- a mere two hours' drive from bin Laden's place of death in the town of Abbottabad.

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The news was greeted with jubilation in foreign capitals, mixed with apprehension about the possible repercussions and renewed promises of vigilance.

Read more: http://www.thenews.com.pk/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=15021



Umm, has Hugo Chavez weighed in yet?
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MilesColtrane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-02-11 06:45 PM
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1. "...a mere two hours' drive from bin Laden's place of death in the town of Abbottabad."
"And, just down the street of Costellobad."

Thank you...try the veal, and remember to tip your waitress.
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VWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-03-11 11:58 AM
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3. Beat ya to it
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DURHAM D Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-02-11 07:27 PM
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2. The Pak President, the PM and the Chiefs are all worried about -
their bin Laden retainers.

How in the world will they make up for their income loss?
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-03-11 06:30 PM
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5. While this is good news
(OBL's death) the situation does spark many questions about Pakistan.

Julie
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