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Gitmo closure not easy says Bush
Reluctance by other countries to take custody of terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay is delaying Washington’s ability to shut the widely criticised prison camp, US President George W Bush said last night.”I did
Read More »Bush turns up heat on Pakistani president
By Norma Greenaway Americans expect “swift action” to take out al-Qaida operatives in Pakistan if solid intelligence emerges about their whereabouts, U.S. President George W. Bush said Thursday, but he stopped short of saying
Read More »Bush warns Iraq over ties with Iran
US President George W. Bush sternly warned Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki Thursday against cozying up to Iran, amid what Washington sees as unsettling signs of warming Baghdad-Tehran relations. Bush, holding a pre-vacation press
Read More »AT&T apologizes after cutting anti-Bush lines from Pearl Jam song
CBC Arts Webcaster AT&T has apologized to Pearl Jam for editing lyrics critical of President George W. Bush out of a webcast of its Lollapalooza concert Sunday. AT&T was simulcasting the Chicago-based concert through
Read More »Ritalin: The ADHD drug may affect the developing brain
Ritalin – given to around 5 million young Americans diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit, hyperactive disorder) – may affect the developing brain. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant similar to amphetamine and cocaine, and it seems
Read More »UK orders new gag on armed forces
Agencies New rules barring military personnel from talking about their service publicly have been quietly introduced by the UK Ministry of Defense. Soldiers, sailors and airforce personnel will not be able to blog, take
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