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Pak government trying to pacify US through Buner military operation: Taliban

TalibanIslamabad, Apr. 30 : The Taliban has said that the military operation in Buner is an attempt by the Pakistan government to pacify the United States.

Spokesman of the Taliban’s Swat chapter Muslim Khan said the Taliban would not retaliate to the ongoing military offensive, and it would abide by the peace accord it has inked with the provincial government.

“The Buner operation is just to please America and nobody should fear of any reaction to this operation. We are peaceful people and are abiding by our peace agreement with the Frontier government,” The News quoted Khan, as saying.

Mia Farrow took hunger strike tips from magician David Blaine

Actress Mia FarrowWashington, Apr 30 : Hollywood actress Mia Farrow has revealed that magician David Blaine gave her some tips on how to endure her hunger strike for Darfur.

The 64-year-old actress, who is three days into her own starvation stunt, admits her mind is feeling "muddled and swimming".

Farrow said that she is getting advice from Blaine, who survived 44 days without food, while suspended in a perspex box above London, back in 2003.

Under pressure Pak to shift 6,000 troops from border with India to Afghan side

 Lal Masjid chief defiantly calls for imposition of Islamic law in PakNew York, Apr. 30 : Under immense pressure from the United States and the international community, Pakistan has decided to shift around 6000 troops from its eastern border with India to the western Afghan border, The New York Times reports.

The newspaper, quoted a Pakistani official as confirming the movement of forces to a pre-Mumbai attack position.

Cancer-stricken Farah Fawcett’s condition remains unchanged

Farrah FawcettWashington, Apr 30 : Actress Farah Fawcett, who is battling anal cancer, has quelled rumours stating that her health is deteriorating.

The Charlie''s Angels actress is resting at partner Ryan O''Neal''s Malibu pad following her recent hospitalization for internal bleeding, which was not directly related to her battle with anal cancer.

Rumors about rapid deterioration of her health began circulating when her incarcerated son Redmond O’Neal made a special visit to meet her in California, reports Contactmusic.

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White House, Congress at loggerheads over unrestricted aid to Pak

White House may scrap Health Czar’s postWashington, Apr. 30 : The Obama administration is attempting to head off efforts in Congress to place tough conditions on the multi-billion dollar assistance package it is seeking for Pakistan.

According to Politico, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers yesterday that conditions being proposed by both Democrats and Republican in Congress could “severely constrain” the U. S. strategy for Pakistan.

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