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CharlotteStar.com Tuesday 9th February 2010 Edition 40/2010
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"It is unfair you enjoy a safe life while our brothers in Gaza suffer greatly. Our attacks will continue as long as you support Israel. "
Osama bin Laden
The al-Qaeda leader was addressing U.S. President Barack Obama in a recently-released videotape.

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Uptown Condo Project Has Major Change Of Plans
Former CMS Employee Files Lawsuit After Being Fired
Evidence Heared In 43-Year-Old Murder Of Child
Season Review: Defensive Tackles
Bobcats' C Chandler close to return, won't start
Independence Back Open After Car Hits Bicyclist

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Social sites causing concern to business
Iranian opposition leader sentenced six-year jail
Yemen Al Qaeda leader blasts Arab states in new tape

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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American
AA Travel Insurance Warns Customers to Check their Cover Before Booking a Cruise

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Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won't start
Tyson Chandler arrived in Charlotte recovering from ankle and toe surgery. After slogging through the first third of the season with unimpressive results, he was shelved again with a stress reaction...

Businesses Receive Taxpayer Money, But Strings Attached
Businesses are getting more of your tax dollars.Charlotte city leaders voted to give Electrolux and Husqvarna a combined $538,000 in tax dollars in incentives. The companies promise to create roughly...
DOT Aims To Make Charlotte Pedestrian-Friendly
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US warned to beware terror incidents overseasUS warned to beware terror incidents overseas
Al-Qaeda has made another threat toward the...

Mogadishu residents flee impending fightMogadishu residents flee impending fight
There have been more terror attacks linked to rebel and government forces in Mogadishu,...
Terror attack averted in Pakistan
Pakistani police claim to have prevented an attack on a five-star hotel in Lahore, the country's second largest...
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Toyota receives summons from Japanese government over problemsToyota receives summons from Japanese government over problems
Toyota's president is due to brief the Japanese government on the Prius...

More nuclear power for ArgentinaMore nuclear power for Argentina
Argentina has decided to build a third nuclear plant by end of the...
Greece to boost government revenues with taxGreece to boost government revenues with tax
Greece will institute tax reforms to urgently boost government...
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bullet Benji Madden, Holly Madison parting ways? corner

London, Jan 14 : Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden has reportedly called off his relationship with former Playboy playmate Holly Madison.

The couple kicked off rumours of romance after they were spotted showing public displays of affection in Madden's hometown of Los Angeles and in Sin City.

According to reports, Madden and Madison had been keeping the relationship under wraps prior to stepping out in public together, but now the sparks have allegedly died down and the stars are parting ways.

"Benji had been flying and driving out to Vegas to spend as much time as possible with her," the Daily Star quoted a source as telling America's Star magazine.

"But he's getting sick of the Vegas lifestyle - plus now he really needs to be in L.A. Don't expect them to spend Valentine's together. It's a shame, but that's just not going to happen," the source added.


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    Williams: If you don't enjoy the good times, bad times can kill you
    Checkers announcement could change local hockey
    Chapel Hill considers cell phone ban for drivers
    Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card
    Hampton beats Winston-Salem 55-53

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    Hillary Clinton still trying to decide what to wear to daughter's wedding
    Anti-Valentine's events in NYC to cheer up lonely hearts, love haters
    Ex-madam Kristin Davis to run for New York Governor
    Mum of Vladimir Putin's love child 'vanishes'
    75 percent Americans 'angry' at Obama's policies

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    Stock markets around the world are falling again. How do you think they will fare by the end of the year?


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    The Strand Palace

    I've stayed at this central London hotel many times, so was comfortable in telephoning direct for a reservation. It was off...


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    Carrie Prejean gets engaged
    We are not ending our relationship: Jolie, Pitt
    Cashman: No new pacts for big three
    Pelfrey drops weight, not expectations