Archive for February 16th, 2010

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Feb
10

On air: Does Mullah Baradar’s capture mean anything?

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who is thought to be the Taliban’s top military commander, has been captured in Pakistan.

U.S government sources say that the prisoner is the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the US-led war in Afghanistan began in 2001. And analysts seem to agree that the Baradar development is a ‘big deal’. Continue reading ‘On air: Does Mullah Baradar’s capture mean anything?’

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Feb
10

Are some sports too dangerous to play?

The tragic death of  Nodar Kumaritashvili, a young Olympian Luge competitor, late last Friday provoked a debate about this sport and the risks involved. Here at WHYS we were wondering if some sports are too dangerous to play or compete in?
Continue reading ‘Are some sports too dangerous to play?’