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“I think Foreign Minister Smith was too blunt, and if the result is that he has effectively excluded other options, this is quite unfortunate”

Melbourne, May 8: The worst foreign policy decision that the Rudd Government has made was to abolish the quadrilateral security dialogue between the US, Japan, India and Australia, says an editorial in The ... via Daily India

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“Prepare to be a war correspondent.”

Zimbabwe's ruling party, bent on retaining control after 28 years in power, has broadened its campaign of intimidation and violence to include teachers and even aid workers, disrupting education and basic care ... via The Dispatch

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“All that can be usefully said is that allegations should be properly founded, and enquiries fairly handled". The SA Communist Party said the suspension of Snuki Zikalala was "long overdue". "His return to the SABC from government was indeed a farce.”

Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri expressed "great concern" on Wednesday about the suspension of the SABC CEO Dali Mpofu and Head of News Snuki Zikalala. via Independent Online

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In trying to understand news about the conflicts in Iraq, I work to keep in mind the difference between what we know now about decision making in World War II and what most Americans knew at the time. via Free Republic

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“Making it to the top five was already the icing on the cake! Actually winning - I am still at a lost for words. All I can say is 'overwhelming excitement!' ”

West Hollywood, California resident and aspiring lyricist Jael Gadsen has been chosen the grand champion of the Lincoln Spotlight online music competition by a panel that included Grammy Award-winning hip-hop ... via Automotive

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NEW YORK Managing Editor Inc. in Jenkintown, Pa., has appointed John Secor as Territory Sales Manager for the Midwestern United States and Canada, focusing on direct sales of the company's software, as well as ... via Editor & Publisher

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By plenty of objective measures, Israelis have reason to celebrate as they observe the 60th anniversary of their nation's founding today. via Bloomberg

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“The key was to make sure each one was still unique and special in its own way, whether that meant adding a feminine detail, like a dramatic bow, or a touch of color with a blue satin belt”

For every woman who has her heart set on a pouffy princess wedding gown, you'll find another who wants a sleek sheath. via Lubbock Avalanche

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Like Al's ideas? Hear more in our broadcast and online seminars . Get Al's Morning Meeting updates as an RSS feed: Copy this link and add it to your feed reader. via Poynter

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The Dominion Post's investigation of the Louise Nicholas case was recognised at the Qantas Media Awards in Auckland last night. via Manawatu Evening Standard

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