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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)


If the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 of you who are lovers of the novel and movie fans were treated to the story of Harry Potter Harry's struggle to destroy the Horcruxes and reveal the presence of three of the most powerful thing in the world of magic, then Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 you'll see Harry return to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort. But when Voldemort mengtahui their mission, the biggest battle begins and their life becomes very different as before. This is one of the most in tunggu2 by all Harry Potter fans around the world, and in Indonesia in particular. Many lovers download free movie that also has a download link menunggu2 presence of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, which usually appear in several media download virtual world

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Osama Bin Laden Is Dead

 Osama bin Laden, the face of global terrorism and architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was killed in a firefight with elite American forces Monday, then quickly buried at sea in a stunning finale to a furtive decade on the run.

Long believed to be hiding in caves, bin Laden was tracked down in a costly, custom-built hideout not far from a Pakistani military academy.

"Justice has been done," President Barack Obama said in a dramatic announcement at the White House while a crowd cheered outside and hundreds more gathered at ground zero in Manhattan to celebrate the news.

Photos: America Reacts to death of Osama bin Laden
Bin Laden hid in plain site in Pakistan
Intel hunt led to shootout at bin Laden fortress
Special report: The death of Osama bin Laden

The military operation took mere minutes.

U.S. helicopters ferrying elite counter-terrorism troops into the compound identified by the CIA as bin Laden's hideout -- and back out again in less than 40 minutes. Bin Laden was shot in the head, officials said, after he and his bodyguards resisted the assault.Three adult males were also killed in the raid, including one of bin Laden's sons, whom officials did not name. One of bin Laden's sons, Hamza, is a senior member of al Qaeda. U.S. officials also said one woman was killed when she was used as a shield by a male combatant, and two other women were injured.

Video: Lara Logan on bin Laden's death

Mr. Obama chaired no fewer than five National Security Council meetings meeting on the pursuit of bin Laden, CBS News has learned, and gave the order to plan an attack on his suspected compound on the morning of April 29. He gave final order for the attack Sunday morning.

U.S. officials said the helicopter raid in Pakistan was carried out by CIA paramilitaries together with the elite Navy SEAL Team Six.

U.S. warns of possible bin Laden backlash

The U.S. official who disclosed the burial at sea said it would have been difficult to find a country willing to accept the remains. Mr. Obama said the remains had been handled in accordance with Islamic custom, which requires speedy burial.

"I heard a thundering sound, followed by heavy firing. Then firing suddenly stopped. Then more thundering, then a big blast," said Mohammad Haroon Rasheed, a resident of Abbottobad, Pakistan, after the choppers had swooped in and then out again.

Pictures: Osama bin Laden

Bin Laden's death marks a psychological triumph in a long struggle that began with the Sept. 11 attacks, and seems certain to give Mr. Obama a political lift. But its ultimate impact on al Qaeda is less clear.

The greatest terrorist threat to the U.S. is now considered to be the al Qaeda franchise in Yemen, far from al Qaeda's core in Pakistan. The Yemen branch almost took down a U.S.-bound airliner on Christmas 2009 and nearly detonated explosives aboard two U.S. cargo planes last fall. Those operations were carried out without any direct involvement from bin Laden.

The raid on Osama bin Laden's compound

Moments after Mr. Obama spoke, the State Department put U.S. embassies on alert and warned of the heightened possibility for anti-American violence. In a worldwide travel alert, the department said there was an "enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counterterrorism activity in Pakistan."

Security at "strategic places in Pakistan has been beefed up as a precaution against any retaliation to news of Osama bin Laden's death", a senior Pakistani security official told CBS News early on Monday. "If he (bin Laden) is really dead, there will be attempts to seek revenge," said the official who spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity.

The few fiery minutes in Abbottobad followed years in which U.S. officials struggled to piece together clues that ultimately led to bin Laden, according to an account provided by senior administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the operation.

What's next for al Qaeda?

One U.S. official said inside information was key to the successful operation. Detainees and cooperation from foreign authorities were crucial in providing information that led to his capture.

Based on statements given by U.S. detainees since the 9/11 attacks, officials said, intelligence officials have long known that bin Laden trusted one al Qaeda courier in particular, and they believed he might be living with him in hiding.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Harper insists he hasn't sold his conservative soul


Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he hasn't sold out his conservative principles since taking office nearly five years ago — despite spending billions on government initiatives and putting the federal treasury deep into deficit.

Harper made the comment in an interview with CBC News broadcast Monday night. Harper answered questions on topics ranging from the merits of a coalition government to how his own patience and level of partisanship has changed since his party came to power on Jan. 23, 2006.

It was in defending himself against the suggestion that he has abandoned his conservative roots that Harper was most vociferous.

"I think if you look on balance I think this is a centre-right government," Harper told CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge.

"I don't think the fundamentals of our values are very different. I think we're clear about those things. We tend to favour free enterprise and markets over government intervention. Low taxes over high taxes. We favour family tradition. We're strong supporters of our traditional allies."

Harper said it's easy to identify the values for which his government stands, but added that it has been necessary to adapt to the dire economic climate caused by the global recession.

"I mean, fundamentally, being a conservative is about being a political realist. And one's policies have to be appropriate."

Harper said it's "no secret" that the government launched massive economic stimulus measures to create jobs and boost the economy.

That has led to an unprecedented $56 billion deficit in the past year. In the 2008 election, Harper said he didn't plan to run a deficit.

"Everything I know about the economy tells me that's the appropriate policy under the extremely unusual circumstances we found ourselves in," said Harper.

"You don't stand up and do a policy that's inappropriate because somebody says it's not their dictionary definition of conservatism. But I think we've done it in a way that is consistent with our views and consistent with the promotion of the kind of Canada we want to see over time."

Among the other highlights of the interview:

- On the minority Parliament, he said his government has demonstrated that "it can work" although "it hasn't always been pretty."

"We don't get done everything we want to get done, or sometimes I think we need to get done. But I think for the most part, considering what could have happened, it's served Canadians fairly well."

- On the next election, he once again predicted one of two outcomes: a Conservative majority, or a "coalition of the other parties" if the Tories are only re-elected with a minority.

"That's my belief. Everything I see points to that. I, of course, will always be happy to see if the people of Canada elect a Conservative minority, I'd be happy to do that. But my anticipation is that we'll go one way or the other next time."

- On government corruption, he said the Tories have turned the page from previous Liberal governments dogged by scandals.

"I'm not going to say we've run a perfect government by any means, but there have been no corruption scandals or anything resembling that under this government."

- On his leadership style, he fended off criticism that he is overly controlling.

"Every prime minister (that) has been in charge, all across the spectrum — Mr. Trudeau, Mr. Mulroney, Mr. Chretien — every prime minister is accused of being a one-man band because the reality is the prime minister is the chief executive office of our government."

- On governing, he said the longer a leader is in power, "the more you tend to see the partisan and electoral game as a distraction."

The CBC will broadcast the second half of its interview with Harper Tuesday night.

Source: canada.com
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