April 23, 2009

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US fears Taliban
gains in Pakistan

Top US officials are increasingly concerned about Pakistan's ability to confront the Taliban, who appear emboldened by the government's decision to cede a large part of its territory to the armed Islamic militants. (By Bryan Bender and Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff)

A high-tech tip, an old-school stakeout

Boston homicide investigators described the false leads, how murder defendant Philip Markoff was identified by a victim, and his fiancee's horrified reaction. (By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)

Amid calls to curb ads for illegal sex,
Craigslist CEO defends status quo

Craigslist chief executive Jim Buckmaster denied yesterday that the website offered sex-related advertising, even as Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal called on the company to take stronger actions to combat pornography, prostitution, and child trafficking in its online classifieds. (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff)

Commercial properties fall to foreclosure

The foreclosure crisis is now claiming commercial properties across Massachusetts, prompting a surge of fire sales as the owners of office towers, hotels, and stores cannot meet or refinance sizable loan payments. (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)

Challengers push for debates
as Menino launches mayoral candidacy

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, formally launching his campaign for a fifth term, vowed yesterday to pursue a "new kind of urban mechanics." But his challengers quickly encountered an old obstacle: the mayor's reluctance to debate in person. (By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff)
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