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Clashes between Muslim, Christian families over mixed romance kill 2 south of ... - The Canadian Press
Officials say a crowd of Muslims encircled the church in Soul on Saturday and set the building on fire after police and soldiers took those inside to safety. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the ...
March 5, 2011


Japan rattled by arrest of student for allegedly cheating on college exam with ... - The Canadian Press
The suspect admitted to the wrongdoing, and will be sent to prosecutors Saturday, according to a police official who spoke on condition of anonymity citing department rules. Police also suspect that he also used similar cheating tactics at three other ...
March 4, 2011


2 US terror suspects charged with conspiring to join a terrorist organization ... - The Canadian Press
A man, who declined to give his name but escorted the parents after giving Alessa's father a long hug, said; "they don't wish to comment at this time, it's a sad day for them." School officials, law enforcement authorities and court records have ...
March 3, 2011


Egyptian police open fire on prisoners during attempted jail break, killing 3 - The Canadian Press
None of the prisoners escaped during the attempted prison break in Damanhour, about 80 miles (130 kilometres) northeast of Cairo, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to brief the media. ...
March 2, 2011


US Senate working on financial aid package to solidify 'Arab awakening ... - The Canadian Press
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they aren't authorized to talk to media, said the Kearsarge is carrying 42 helicopters. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said he ordered two Navy amphibious warships into the Mediterranean, ...
March 2, 2011


Jewish settlers suspected in attacks on Palestinian property in the West Bank - The Canadian Press
An Israeli government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the peace talks, said given the current stalemate Israel is weighing alternatives to its demand for direct negotiations with the Palestinians. ...
March 1, 2011


State TV off air in Ivory Coast's main city after antenna attack; station had ... - The Canadian Press
A resident of the Abobo neighbourhood where the antenna was attacked and who asked not to be named for fear of retribution said the facility was still in flames on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were attempting to put it out. ...
February 27, 2011


UN Security Council meets in urgent session to consider sanctions against Libya - The Canadian Press
Backers of the proposal circulated by France, Germany, Britain and the United States insist the language is necessary, but diplomats speaking on background said Portugal was worried that the referral could endanger Portuguese citizens still inside ...
February 26, 2011


Fake-mustachioed gunman robs Rio casino in Las Vegas of $32K in chips, gets ... - The Canadian Press
The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to publicly release details about the crime. The Rio is owned by Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest gambling company by revenue, and is home to the annual World Series of Poker. ...
February 24, 2011


Macedonia conservatives call for snap election a year ahead of schedule, but ... - The Canadian Press
The official asked not to be identified, pending an expected announcement of the election date. Opposition lawmakers walked out of parliament last month demanding early elections after the owner of a pro-opposition private TV station was jailed and ...
February 22, 2011


Thousands protest in Iraq's Kurdish north over shooting; orphans, widows rally ... - The Canadian Press
The official did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Earlier at the city's university, about a 1000 students also rallied to demand Barzani apologize. The controversy extended to parliament in Baghdad where ...
February 19, 2011


Conklin stops 25 in leading St. Louis Blues to 3-0 win over Buffalo Sabres - The Canadian Press
Pegula cleared the final step in his purchase by receiving approval from the NHL board of governors Friday, according to an anonymous source. The Sabres finally showed some life five minutes into the third when Buffalo's Patrick Kaleta caught ...
February 19, 2011


Barclays wants to take FedEx Cup playoff to Bethpage Black, says person ... - The Canadian Press
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information, said such a deal would need approval by the New York state parks and recreation department and the tour's policy board. The Barclays, the opening ...
February 16, 2011


Killing of sisters in Kashmir blamed on rebels triggers only quiet anger - The Canadian Press
In the last one month alone they (militants) questioned six girls in the area and warned them to stop such activities," said a local resident who has been arrested twice as an alleged militant sympathizer and spoke on condition of anonymity out of ...
February 16, 2011


Documents show local-federal immigration program only voluntary until a city ... - The Canadian Press
... of more than 59000 convicted criminal aliens, including more than 21000 convicted of major violent offences like murder, rape and the sexual abuse of children," an ICE official who declined to be identified by name said in an emailed statement. ...
February 16, 2011


Hong Kong frets over proposal to co-ordinate urban planning with Chinese ... - The Canadian Press
... he wasn't the official spokesman and couldn't comment. He declined to give his name. ___ Online: Pearl River Delta Bay Area plan: http://www.prdbay.com.
February 11, 2011


Person familiar with penalty: Minor leaguer suspended over unauthorized syringe - The Canadian Press
The person who divulged it spoke on the condition of anonymity because that detail wasn't made public. While most suspensions for first offences are for 50 ...
February 8, 2011


Bruins official: Veteran forward Marc Savard out for season due to concussion - The Canadian Press
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because Savard was scheduled to make the announcement at a news conference on Monday afternoon. ...
February 7, 2011


Source says Jets leaning toward using franchise tag on LB David Harris - The Canadian Press
... will likely have the tag placed on him, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the team has not announced the move. ...
February 6, 2011


UN evacuating 350 Egypt-based staff and families as 5000 converge on Cairo airport - The Canadian Press
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. EgyptAir, the national carrier, was still flying just a fraction ...
February 3, 2011


Person with knowledge of deal: Orioles, RHP Duchscherer agree to 1-year contract - The Canadian Press
The deal is pending the completion of a physical, the person said Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement is not yet final. ...
January 31, 2011


Egyptian soldiers arrest 50 men attempting to break into famed antiquities museum - The Canadian Press
He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Troops said they were given orders not to shoot, but to protect the ...
January 31, 2011


Thousands of Pakistani hard-liners rally against American shooting suspect - The Canadian Press
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. The American was taken into custody soon after the shooting and ...
January 30, 2011


Granddaughter of Chinese revolution leader Sun Yat-sen dies in Taiwan after ... - The Canadian Press
That official spoke on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to speak to the press. Sun is the granddaughter of Sun Yat-sen, ...
January 30, 2011


Suicide bomber kills deputy governor of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan - The Canadian Press
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose the information. Elsewhere in the capital, more than 200 demonstrators rallied at the Iranian ...
January 29, 2011


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