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January 8th 2008 19:15
These are the headlines of stories that touched me earlier this am, while having a latte' influenced view of the world.

Boy Scout saves leader of the Maldives

By KRISHAN FRANCIS, Associated Press Writer

The president of the Maldives was saved from assassination Tuesday when a boy scout grabbed the knife of an attacker who had jumped out of a crowd greeting the leader, an official said.

And for those that think Iraqi soldier's are Muslim terrorists in uniforms, consider this:


Iraqi Army soldiers lay dead and wounded moments after a suicide attack on a celebration marking Army Day in the Karradah neighborhood of central Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. Two Iraqi army soldiers threw themselves atop a suicide bomber, but the attacker was able to detonate an explosives vest, killing the two soldiers and another nine people attending a gathering commemorating Iraq's Army Day, the U.S. military and police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban)

And finally, this offer by Musharraf is a good start:

British detectives meet with Musharraf

By MUNIR AHMAD, Associated Press Writer

President Pervez Musharraf told British forensic experts Tuesday they would have a free hand in investigating the circumstances surrounding the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, a government official said.

The promise appeared to be a softening of the government's position on the probe. Last week, Musharraf told reporters the investigators would not be allowed to go on a "wild goose chase" and investigate claims the government was behind Bhutto's killing in a Dec. 27 shooting and bombing attack.

"The president assured (the investigators) of his full support and said that they were totally free to conduct their probe, and no one will interfere in their affairs," Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema said.

Just when you think that the bulk of humanity isn't worth saving, along comes a delightful surprise. Go view the information and see if it doesn't give you a glimmer of hope for the human race.

Raven

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Comment by katyzzz

January 8th 2008 22:02
We need those glimmers, well constructed post.

Comment by Damo

January 8th 2008 22:13
Forgive my cynicism with Musharraf.
But the 'Who Dunnit' is not the full answer.

Prime suspect is already Al-Q.
But will the Yard find who did NOT do their job and why?

When Zia was killed the Yard came in and left empty handed too.


Comment by tlcorbin

January 8th 2008 23:43
Thanks katyzzz, sometimes you hafta dig a bit, but the good news is there.

Well Damo, the reason that I hope that this plays out to be good news is that the alternative is horrific; I certainly don't want Musharraf leading the investigation or there will be mayhem knocking at the door.

Your cynicism is well appreciated Damo, but what else is there in this situation?

Raven

Comment by Ash

January 10th 2008 01:34
Hi Raven

Thanks for the links. It`s depressing what`s going on around the world isn`t it?? I look forward to reading these and having a little adjustment on my perspective.

Mind grabbing me one of those latte`s?

Ash

Comment by tlcorbin

January 10th 2008 07:31
One huge-mongus latte' coming right up Ash. Sometimes you hafta dig for the things that you want., even good news. Raven

Comment by Krystal

January 10th 2008 08:05
Oh, you've gone all serious on us, shame, and after those lovely pictures you left me, going to put them on for the adsense earnings?

Comment by tlcorbin

January 10th 2008 08:22
What's Ad Sense? Didja know, even my silly posts have a serious undertone and message to them Krystal, yup, tis true. Raven

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