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Saturday, May 17, 2008

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	Internet opens world for young Chinese Young people in China are excited and emboldened by the wealth of information they are finding on the internet. "The internet has given Chinese children wings," says Sun Yun Xiao, vice president of the China Youth and Children Research Center. "As students learn from foreign cultures they will definitely feel more global and more international," says teacher Wang Zhangmin. How far this globalized generation will change the face of China is a matter of debate. (link to www.csmonitor.com)
	Violent clashes in Karachi, Pakistan Rival groups exchanged gunfire leaving many dead and injured in Karachi. The unrest pitted supporters of President Musharraf against those of top Pakistani Judge Chaudry. Mr. Chaudry was recently suspended by President Musharraf and has become the focus of widespread opposition to Musharraf, who took power in a coup in 1999. (link to www.bbcnews.com)
	Pope Benedict in Latin America Pope Benedict is concerned about the loss of Roman Catholics to evangelical groups. In addition, he will continue to speak strongly against abortion. (link to www.bbcnews.com)
	Vice President Dick Cheney in Iraq Dick Cheney is meeting with U.S military leaders and with Iraqi government officials. (link to www.bbcnews.com)
	French conservative Sarkozy wins election Nicolas Sarkozy has called for national unity following his election victory. (link to www.bbcnews.com)

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