Fri. 08 May 2009 0305 UTC
Pakistan Army Steps Up Swat Offensive
Major General Athar Abbas says fighting is 'full scale' attempt to eliminate Taliban gunmen in region
Gates Encouraged by Afghan Visit, But Wants More Afghan Government Support 
US defense secretary says Afghan government needs to do a better job of convincing Afghan people that Taliban is their enemy, not US forces
Obama: Swine Flu Not As Virulent As Feared
But President Obama says A-H1N1 virus spreads easily, while officials expect more US cases, more fatalities
US Military: Reports of Afghan Civilian Deaths 'Exaggerated'
But US officials acknowledge airstrikes did kill some civilians in western Farah province
US Jobless Rate Up to 8.9 Percent, Highest in 26 Years
Job losses fewer than in past six months; Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner tells Congress slowdown hopeful sign that US economy is improving
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10 Major US Banks Told to Raise $75 Billion
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Pope Expresses Respect for Islam During Jordan Visit
- Red Cross: Sri Lankan Fighting is Hampering Rescue of Civilians
- US Envoy Warns Second N. Korean Nuclear Test Will Bring Consequences
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Singapore Fugitive Islamist Leader Captured in Malaysia
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Hong Kong Ends Hotel Flu Quarantine
- Asia Health Ministers to Boost Output of Antiviral Drugs Due to Flu Threat
- Sudan Says It Will Welcome New International NGOs
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Last Year's Devastating China Earthquake Leaves Behind City of Rubble
