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July 1, 2005

Right Wing Revisionist History

7/01/05 Sniffen, CHB, Right Wing Revisionist History

Bombs Away!

7/01/05 CHB, Bombs Away!

House Votes To Curb Supreme's Land Grab Ruling

7/01/05 CHB, House Votes To Curb Supreme's Land Grab Ruling

Minn. Government Shuts Down; 9,000 Jobless

7/01/05 Bakst, AP, Minn. Government Shuts Down; 9,000 Jobless

Senate Approves Central America Trade Deal

7/01/05 Abrams, AP, Senate Approves Central America Trade Deal

Officials to Survey Texas Herd for Mad Cow

7/01/05 Blaney, AP, Officials to Survey Texas Herd for Mad Cow

Gay couples win right to marry in Spain despite opposition

7/01/05 Nash, Independent, Gay couples win right to marry in Spain despite opposition

'Time' bows to pressure to reveal source of CIA story

7/01/05 Gumbel, Independent, 'Time' bows to pressure to reveal source of CIA story

Report of Ritalin Risks Prompts a Federal Study

7/01/05 Harris, NYT, Report of Ritalin Risks Prompts a Federal Study

Oil giants back green power station

7/01/05 Harrison, Independent, Oil giants back green power station

A Scary Crash, a Thwarted Deal and Then Plan B

7/01/05 Sorkin, NYT, A Scary Crash, a Thwarted Deal and Then Plan B

Bloomberg Vows Strong Response in Bias Attack

7/01/05 Rutenberg & Kilgannon, NYT, Bloomberg Vows Strong Response in Bias Attack

Suicides among American Indian youth soar

7/01/05 BigNews, Suicides among American Indian youth soar

U.S. Pursuing Reports That Link Iranian to Embassy Seizure in '79

7/01/05 Fathi & Brinkley, NYT, U.S. Pursuing Reports That Link Iranian to Embassy Seizure in '79

Bush Selects Admiral for No. 2 Post at C.I.A.

7/01/05 Jehl, NYT, Bush Selects Admiral for No. 2 Post at C.I.A.

MSNBC Analyst Says Cooper Documents Reveal Karl Rove as Source in Plame Case

7/01/05 Editor & Publisher, MSNBC Analyst Says Cooper Documents Reveal Karl Rove as Source in Plame Case

U.S. Won't Cede Control of Net Computers

7/01/05 Jesdanun, Wa. Post, U.S. Won't Cede Control of Net Computers

Army to Use Fewer National Guard Troops in Iraq

7/01/05 Graham & White, Wa. Post, Army to Use Fewer National Guard Troops in Iraq

Core of Leavitt's Team Dates To His Days as Utah Governor

7/01/05 Connolly, Wa. Post, Core of Leavitt's Team Dates To His Days as Utah Governor

Government Launches Internet Piracy Offensive

7/01/05 Sherman, AP, Government Launches Internet Piracy Offensive

Al-Jazeera shelves US border film

7/01/05 BBC, Al-Jazeera shelves US border film

Big Brother Law To Gag Chinese Bloggers

7/01/05 AKI, Big Brother Law To Gag Chinese Bloggers

US Supreme Court justice resigns

7/01/05 BBC, US Supreme Court justice (Sandra Day O'Connor) resigns

Climate Change: Warnings of Imminent Disaster Fall on Deaf Ears

7/01/05 Valente, IPS, Climate Change: Warnings of Imminent Disaster Fall on Deaf Ears

Bush Approves Spy Agency Changes

7/01/05 Eggen & Pincus, Wa. Post, Bush Approves Spy Agency Changes

Petrocollapse: Can you live without indoor running water?

7/01/05 Lundberg, Culture Change Letter, Petrocollapse: Can you live without indoor running water?

July 2, 2005

Low prices hit African cotton growers

7/02/05 Al Jazeera, Low prices hit African cotton growers

Blair pressed to isolate US over climate change

7/02/05 Brown, Independent, Blair pressed to isolate US over climate change

White House described Darfur as 'genocide' to please Christian right

7/02/05 Penketh, Independent, White House described Darfur as 'genocide' to please Christian right

Bush gets chance to leave legacy at Supreme Court

7/02/05 Cornwell, Independent, Bush gets chance to leave legacy at Supreme Court

Drug Lobby Got a Victory in Trade Pact Vote

7/02/05 Saul, NYT, Drug Lobby Got a Victory in Trade Pact Vote

Microsoft to Pay I.B.M. $775 Million in Settlement

7/02/05 Markoff, NYT, Microsoft to Pay I.B.M. $775 Million in Settlement

Future of Salmon Leads to Dispute Over Federal Dams

7/02/05 Harden, Wa. Post, Future of Salmon Leads to Dispute Over Federal Dams

In Mississippi, Soaring Costs Force Deep Medicaid Cuts

7/02/05 Dewan, NYT, In Mississippi, Soaring Costs Force Deep Medicaid Cuts

Agents Search Homes, Yacht Of Contractor, Congressman

7/02/05 Merle & Smith, Wa. Post, Agents Search Homes, Yacht Of Contractor, Congressman

Proposals Stiffen Standards on Air

7/02/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Proposals Stiffen Standards on Air

Poverty - Africa

7/02/05 BBC, Poverty - Africa

US planes bomb 'Taleban' compound

7/02/05 BBC, US planes bomb 'Taleban' compound

Africa wants its own army from G8

7/02/05 Plaut, BBC, Africa wants its own army from G8

Germany plans C02-free power plant

7/02/05 Mansel, BBC, Germany plans C02-free power plant

US censured over internet control

7/02/05 Al Jazeera, US censured over internet control

Russia and China sign strategic bilateral agreements - decide to trade Chechnya for Taiwan

7/02/05 India Daily, Russia and China sign strategic bilateral agreements - decide to trade Chechnya for Taiwan

Russia and China call for an end to world 'domination'

7/02/05 Holley, LA Times, Russia and China call for an end to world 'domination'

Russia to help China oust the USA from Eurasia

7/02/05 Pravda, Russia to help China oust the USA from Eurasia

Energy ration cards for everyone planned

7/02/05 Clover, NewsTelegraph, Energy ration cards for everyone planned

China-Russia statement on new world order

7/02/05 China Daily, China-Russia statement on new world order

The lies behind the lies

7/02/05 Greenslade, Observer, The lies behind the lies

July 3, 2005

Afghan 'civilians' die in US raid

7/03/05 BBC, Afghan 'civilians' die in US raid

China buyout bid puts pressure on US

7/03/05 Al Jazeera, China buyout bid puts pressure on US

Revealed: grim world of new Iraqi torture camps

7/03/05 Beaumont, Guardian, Revealed: grim world of new Iraqi torture camps

UK aid funds Iraqi torture units

7/03/05 Beaumont & Bright, Guardian, UK aid funds Iraqi torture units

Oil 'will hit $100 by winter'

7/03/05 Stewart, Guardian, Oil 'will hit $100 by winter'

'We don't want charity, what we want is justice'

7/03/05 Ferguson, Observer, 'We don't want charity, what we want is justice'

Make prejudice history

7/03/05 John, Observer, Make prejudice history

Homosexuality is in the genes, study claims

7/03/05 Stuart, Independent, Homosexuality is in the genes, study claims

Tortured and dumped: the fate of those sent home to Mugabe by UK

7/03/05 Carroll & Goodchild, Independent, Tortured and dumped: the fate of those sent home to Mugabe by UK

The Reality: Africa's poorest need a lot more than just a good gig

7/03/05 Whitaker, Independent, The Reality: Africa's poorest need a lot more than just a good gig

Homes for super-rich hit $100m mark

7/03/05 Gumbel, Independent, Homes for super-rich hit $100m mark

Conservative Groups Rally Against Gonzales as Justice

7/03/05 Nagourney et al, NYT, Conservative Groups Rally Against Gonzales as Justice

Gas-price rise in pipeline as Centrica warns of 'hardship'

7/03/05 Hirst, Independent, Gas-price rise in pipeline as Centrica warns of 'hardship'

Profit, Not Jobs, in Silicon Valley

7/03/05 Markoff & Richtel, NYT, Profit, Not Jobs, in Silicon Valley

Confirmation Battle in Senate Could Define Specter's Career

7/03/05 Stolberg, NYT, Confirmation Battle in Senate Could Define Specter's Career

Increase in Guerrilla Attacks Tests Colombia's Popular President

7/03/05 Forero, NYT, Increase in Guerrilla Attacks Tests Colombia's Popular President

For the Poor in Iran, Voting Was About Making Ends Meet

7/03/05 Slackman, NYT, For the Poor in Iran, Voting Was About Making Ends Meet

Increase in the Number of Documents Classified by the Government

7/03/05 Shane, NYT, Increase in the Number of Documents Classified by the Government

July 4, 2005

Bill Would Reduce Government's Role in Protecting Species

7/04/05 Barringer, NYT, Bill Would Reduce Government's Role in Protecting Species

Bush strikes blow to Blair's hopes of global warming deal

7/04/05 Woolf, Independent, Bush strikes blow to Blair's hopes of global warming deal

US close to climate change concessions

7/04/05 MacAskill, Guardian, US close to climate change concessions

Federal Spending Increases, but More Schools Will Get Less Money for Low-Income Students

7/04/05 Janofsky, NYT, Federal Spending Increases, but More Schools Will Get Less Money for Low-Income Students

States Rejecting Demand to Pay for Medicare Cost

7/04/05 Pear, NYT, States Rejecting Demand to Pay for Medicare Cost

Bird flu experts warn of pandemic

7/04/05 Kent, BBC, Bird flu experts warn of pandemic

FEMA Seeks Return of $27 Million in Fla. Hurricane Aid

7/04/05 AP, FEMA Seeks Return of $27 Million in Fla. Hurricane Aid

US air strike 'killed 17 Afghans'

7/04/05 BBC, US air strike 'killed 17 Afghans'

'Ex-Saddam guards' in Syria clash

7/04/05 BBC, 'Ex-Saddam guards' in Syria clash

Libya: Africa's future not in G8 hands

7/04/05 Al Jazeera, Libya: Africa's future not in G8 hands

Wen urges China to conserve energy

7/04/05 Al Jazeera, Wen urges China to conserve energy

July 5, 2005

Giving Genetic Disease the Finger

7/05/05 Jaffe, Wired, Giving Genetic Disease the Finger

Will US be asked to leave key military bases?

7/05/05 Clark, CSM, Will US be asked to leave key military bases?

The Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline: BP’s Time Bomb

7/05/05 GNN, The Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline: BP’s Time Bomb

Pentagon rethinks 2-war capability

7/05/05 UPI, Pentagon rethinks 2-war capability

Waiting in the wings: the other leaders who must take a giant leap for the planet

7/05/05 McCarthy, Independent, Waiting in the wings: the other leaders who must take a giant leap for the planet

Bloggers Fight for 'Shield' Law

7/05/05 Dotinga, Wired, Bloggers Fight for 'Shield' Law

Icecaps and hurriances: the proof of climate change

7/05/05 Lynas, Icecaps and hurriances: the proof of climate change

Mass vaccination of poultry urged to stem killer flu

7/05/05 McGirk, Independent, Mass vaccination of poultry urged to stem killer flu

India: Smog hides deeper fear

7/05/05 Huggler, Independent, India: Smog hides deeper fear

China: Mind-numbing damage

7/05/05 McNeill, Independent, China: Mind-numbing damage

55 nation group: U.S. should close Guantanamo prison

7/05/05 Al Jazeera.com, 55 nation group: U.S. should close Guantanamo prison

Pentagon Weighs Strategy Change to Deter Terror

7/05/05 Shanker & Schmitt, NYT, Pentagon Weighs Strategy Change to Deter Terror

Straight, Gay or Lying? Bisexuality Revisited

7/05/05 Carey, NYT, Straight, Gay or Lying? Bisexuality Revisited

Your Land Is My Land

7/05/05 Tierney, NYT, Your Land Is My Land

Energy-Rich Nations Are Raising Price of Foreign Admittance

7/05/05 Forero, NYT, Energy-Rich Nations Are Raising Price of Foreign Admittance

United Church of Christ Backs Same-Sex Marriage

7/05/05 Dewan, NYT, United Church of Christ Backs Same-Sex Marriage

MoD plans Iraq troop withdrawal

7/05/05 Burns & Spiegel, FT.com, MoD plans Iraq troop withdrawal

Thai teachers to be allowed guns

7/05/05 BBC, Thai teachers to be allowed guns

Footprints of 'first Americans'

7/05/05 Rincon, BBC, Footprints of 'first Americans'

Europe bans chemical use in toys

7/05/05 BBC, Europe bans chemical use in toys

Noncitizen soldiers: the quandaries of foreign-born troops

7/05/05 Jonnson, CSM, Noncitizen soldiers: the quandaries of foreign-born troops

Massive UFO Sightings In Mexico

7/05/05 GNM, Massive UFO Sightings In Mexico

July 6, 2005

U.S. Plays Games With Terrorism Attack Stats

7/06/05 Shrader, CHB, U.S. Plays Games With Terrorism Attack Stats

Healthy, Wealthy...And Sad

7/06/05 Campos, CHB, Healthy, Wealthy...And Sad

White House Scrambles to Stop Criminal Indictment of Rove

7/06/05 Thompson, CHB, White House Scrambles to Stop Criminal Indictment of Rove

The Big Tug of War Over Unocal

7/06/05 Lohr, NYT, The Big Tug of War Over Unocal

G8 protest banned after violence flares

7/06/05 Dennis & Clark, Guardian, G8 protest banned after violence flares

10,000 police mobilised as demonstrators complain about 'heavy-handed' tactics

7/06/05 Kelbie, Independent, 10,000 police mobilised as demonstrators complain about 'heavy-handed' tactics

EU 'big five' join forces to deport illegal immigrants

7/06/05 Lichfield, Independent, EU 'big five' join forces to deport illegal immigrants

BP heads for fresh profits record

7/06/05 Harrison, Independent, BP heads for fresh profits record

CAFTA Reflects Democrats' Shift From Trade Bills

7/06/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, CAFTA Reflects Democrats' Shift From Trade Bills

Psychologists Warned on Role in Detentions

7/06/05 Lewis, NYT, Psychologists Warned on Role in Detentions

Military Expands Homeland Efforts

7/06/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Military Expands Homeland Efforts

The perils of colonial justice in Iraq

7/06/05 Fahim, Asia Times, The perils of colonial justice in Iraq

Hmong Forced Out Of Homes In Thailand

7/06/05 Pinyorat, Wa. Post, Hmong Forced Out Of Homes In Thailand

Iran nuclear negotiator 'resigns'

7/06/05 BBC, Iran nuclear negotiator 'resigns'

Net to help catch human traffickers

7/06/05 Morris, BBC, Net to help catch human traffickers

Scientists finally study Kennewick Man

7/06/05 Phillips, BBC, Scientists finally study Kennewick Man

US hopes to use space balloons to spy

7/06/05 Al Jazeera.net, US hopes to use space balloons to spy

The artful dodge of housework

7/06/05 Gardner, CSM, The artful dodge of housework

Exclusive Photos Of Huge US Forward Base in Israel

7/06/05 GNM, Exclusive Photos Of Huge US Forward Base in Israel

Maximum pain is aim of new US weapon

7/06/05 Hambling, News Scientist (3/05/05), Maximum pain is aim of new US weapon

Afghanistan condemns civilian airstrike deaths

7/06/05 Al Jazeera.com, Afghanistan condemns civilian airstrike deaths

Pentagon plan calls for domestic role

7/06/05 Reuters, Pentagon plan calls for domestic role

Russia's Gas Monopoly Gazprom to Triple Ukraine Export Prices

7/06/05 MosNews, Russia's Gas Monopoly Gazprom to Triple Ukraine Export Prices

From Filmmaker in Los Angeles to Iraq Detainee

7/06/05 Golden, NYT, From Filmmaker in Los Angeles to Iraq Detainee

July 7, 2005

Donation Brought Access to DeLay

7/07/05 Slater, Dallas Morning News, Donation Brought Access to DeLay

'NY Times' and 'Wash Post' Differ on Whether Source Who Gave Matt Cooper Waiver Was Karl Rove

7/07/05 Editor&Publisher, 'NY Times' and 'Wash Post' Differ on Whether Source Who Gave Matt Cooper Waiver Was Karl Rove

London rocked by terror attacks

7/07/05 BBC, London rocked by terror attacks

Al-Qaida in Europe claims responsibility for blasts

7/07/05 Tran & McLeod, Guardian, Al-Qaida in Europe claims responsibility for blasts

Dozens killed in London blasts

7/07/05 Independent, Dozens killed in London blasts

Capri: The island drowning in a sea of rubbish

7/07/05 Phillips, Independent, Capri: The island drowning in a sea of rubbish

G8 pledged to protect transport networks last month

7/07/05 Guardian, G8 pledged to protect transport networks last month

Military Gives Another Big Contract to Ripoff Artist Halliburton

7/07/05 CHB, Military Gives Another Big Contract to Ripoff Artist Halliburton

Did National Guard Spy on War Protesters?

7/07/05 CHB, Did National Guard Spy on War Protesters?

Four London Blasts Kill 40, Injure 300

7/07/05 Wardell, AP, Four London Blasts Kill 40, Injure 300

A Deft Balance in Orchestrating China's Oil Offer

7/07/05 Kahn, NYT, A Deft Balance in Orchestrating China's Oil Offer

Study Says Malpractice Payouts Aren't Rising

7/07/05 Anderson, NYT, Study Says Malpractice Payouts Aren't Rising

Bush, Blair Deadlocked on Global Warming

7/07/05 VandeHei, Wa. Post, Bush, Blair Deadlocked on Global Warming

Big Utility Goes to Trial Over Pollution

7/07/05 AP, Big Utility Goes to Trial Over Pollution

5 Americans Held By U.S. Forces In Iraq Fighting

7/07/05 White, Wa. Post, 5 Americans Held By U.S. Forces In Iraq Fighting

Experts Predict Polar Bear Decline

7/07/05 Harden, Wa. Post, Experts Predict Polar Bear Decline

U.S. Medical Team Attacked by Afghan Insurgents

7/07/05 AP, U.S. Medical Team Attacked by Afghan Insurgents

The Smash of Civilizations

7/07/05 Johnson, MoJo, The Smash of Civilizations

Some Unocal Shareholders Reconsider Bid

7/07/05 White, Wa. Post, Some Unocal Shareholders Reconsider Bid

U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney blasts Johnny Sutton in letter to Attorney General and Homeland Security Czar

7/05/05 FTW, U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney blasts Johnny Sutton in letter to Attorney General and Homeland Security Czar

Imported Gas Cited In Rash Of Leaks

7/07/05 Rivera, Wa. Post, Imported Gas Cited In Rash Of Leaks

Deadly Flu Strain Shows Up in Migratory Birds

7/07/05 Brown, Wa. Post, Deadly Flu Strain Shows Up in Migratory Birds

Arroyo asks all ministers to quit

7/07/05 BBC, Arroyo asks all ministers to quit

Iranians to train Iraq's military

7/07/05 BBC, Iranians to train Iraq's military

July 8, 2005

Republicans Want Speedier Executions

7/08/05 CHB, Republicans Want Speedier Executions

Television's class struggle

7/08/05 Collins, Independent, Television's class struggle

Military Denies Medically Abusing Detainees

7/08/05 CHB, Military Denies Medically Abusing Detainees

More than 50 killed in blasts

7/08/05 Oliver, Guardian, More than 50 killed in blasts

G8 leaders agree $50bn Africa package

7/08/05 Tempest & Oliver, Guardian, G8 leaders agree $50bn Africa package

Endangered wildlife under threat from duke's plan to drill for gas

7/08/05 Verkaik, Independent, Endangered wildlife under threat from duke's plan to drill for gas

Emissions: It's time to go on a low-carbon diet

7/08/05 Hillman, Independent, Emissions: It's time to go on a low-carbon diet

US and France close to deal on climate change

7/08/05 Thornton, Independent, US and France close to deal on climate change

Taliban guerrillas threaten to execute captured US Navy Seal

7/08/05 Huggler, Independent, Taliban guerrillas threaten to execute captured US Navy Seal

Shell moves deeper into Russia with Gazprom swap

7/08/05 Harrison, Independent, Shell moves deeper into Russia with Gazprom swap

Billions Needed to Improve Great Lakes, Coalition Says

7/08/05 Barringer, NYT, Billions Needed to Improve Great Lakes, Coalition Says

U.S. Economy Added 146,000 Jobs in June

7/08/05 AP, U.S. Economy Added 146,000 Jobs in June

G-8 Urges Action On Global Warming, With General Goals

7/08/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, G-8 Urges Action On Global Warming, With General Goals

After Bleak Period, States' Revenues Rise, Governors Report

7/08/05 Pear, NYT, After Bleak Period, States' Revenues Rise, Governors Report

Lobbyist to Campaign For Bush Court Nominee

7/08/05 Edsall, Wa. Post, Lobbyist to Campaign For Bush Court Nominee

GOP Plots Court Strategy With Rehnquist in Mind

7/08/05 Baker, Wa. Post, GOP Plots Court Strategy With Rehnquist in Mind

Darfur refugees attack aid workers

7/08/05 Al Janeera.net, Darfur refugees attack aid workers

Online Data Gets Personal: Cell Phone Records for Sale

7/08/05 Krim, Wa. Post, Online Data Gets Personal: Cell Phone Records for Sale

Abuse of Prescription Drugs Widespread

7/08/05 Flaherty, Wa. Post, Abuse of Prescription Drugs Widespread

London Attacks

7/08/05 BBC, London Attacks

Philippine cabinet ministers quit

7/08/05 Al Jazeera.net, Philippine cabinet ministers quit

Mouth bacteria linked to oral cancer

7/08/05 Al Jazeera.net, Mouth bacteria linked to oral cancer

Media Big Shots at NBC and New York Times 'Hush Hush And Evasive' about WTC Jani

7/08/05 Symanski, GNM, Media Big Shots at NBC and New York Times 'Hush Hush And Evasive' about WTC Jani

July 9, 2005

China, Nigeria sign oil supply pact

07/09/05 China View, China, Nigeria sign oil supply pact

Education Secretary Backs End to Student-Loan Loophole

7/09/05 Lewin, NYT, Education Secretary Backs End to Student-Loan Loophole

Minn. Lawmakers End Government Shutdown

7/09/05 Bakst, CHB, Minn. Lawmakers End Government Shutdown

London Blasts Were Seconds Apart, Police Say

7/09/05 Cowell, NYT, London Blasts Were Seconds Apart, Police Say

Leading Cardinal Redefines Church's View on Evolution

7/09/05 Dean & Goodstein, NYT, Leading Cardinal Redefines Church's View on Evolution

The Middle Class Struggles in the Medicaid Maze

7/09/05 Gross, NYT, The Middle Class Struggles in the Medicaid Maze

Appeals Court Voids Ban on 'Partial Birth' Abortions

7/09/05 Preston, NYT, Appeals Court Voids Ban on 'Partial Birth' Abortions

China Oil Giants Crave Respectability and Power

7/09/05 Bradsher & Mouawad, NYT, China Oil Giants Crave Respectability and Power

Blair Says Roots of Terrorism Must Be Addressed

7/09/05 AP, Blair Says Roots of Terrorism Must Be Addressed

Churches, Houses Torched in Tennessee Town

7/09/05 Tanner, AP, Churches, Houses Torched in Tennessee Town

Impotence Drugs Will Get Blindness Warning

7/09/05 Kaufman, Wa. Post, Impotence Drugs Will Get Blindness Warning

Italy sets date to pull troops out of Iraq

7/09/05 Hooper, Guardian, Italy sets date to pull troops out of Iraq

Police investigate 'backlash' attacks

7/09/05 Verkaik, Independent, Police investigate 'backlash' attacks

July 10, 2005

Al-Qaeda's terrifying decade of worldwide slaughter

7/10/05 Guardian, Al-Qaeda's terrifying decade of worldwide slaughter

Brain reprogramming to 'cure' addicts

7/10/05 Goodchild, Independent, Brain reprogramming to 'cure' addicts

Email spying 'could have stopped killers'

7/10/05 Guardian, Email spying 'could have stopped killers'

Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

7/10/05 Walters, Sunday Mail/UK, Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

Confessed Iran-Contra Figure Lands Sensitive Pentagon Post

7/10/05 Hendren, LA Times, Confessed Iran-Contra Figure Lands Sensitive Pentagon Post

Faked Research Results on Rise?

7/10/05 AP, Faked Research Results on Rise?

Iraq’s main oil refinery set on fire

7/10/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iraq’s main oil refinery set on fire

Mad dogs (and an Englishman) take morning pill for old age

7/10/05 Guest, Independent, Mad dogs (and an Englishman) take morning pill for old age

In New Court, Roe May Stand, So Foes Look to Limit Its Scope

7/10/05 Toner & Liptak, NYT, In New Court, Roe May Stand, So Foes Look to Limit Its Scope

They just couldn't walk the talk: goodnight, G8, you left the poor to help themselves

7/10/05 Bush, Independent, They just couldn't walk the talk: goodnight, G8, you left the poor to help themselves

U.S. Says It Will Release American Held in Iraq

7/10/05 Golden, NYT, U.S. Says It Will Release American Held in Iraq

Few Wealthy Farmers Owe Estate Taxes, Report Says

7/10/05 Johnston, NYT, Few Wealthy Farmers Owe Estate Taxes, Report Says

Emerging China

7/10/05 Wa. Post, Emerging China

Stop This Bill

7/10/05 Wa. Post, Stop This Bill - Shorten Appeals process

Guantanamo Bay Base Commander Dismissed

7/10/05 AP, Guantanamo Bay Base Commander Dismissed

Why the US could turn green

7/10/05 Evans, BBC, Why the US could turn green

Marines, Iraqi Forces Raid Insurgent Strongholds

7/10/05 Mosher, Wa. Post, Marines, Iraqi Forces Raid Insurgent Strongholds

After Years of Protests, Filipinos Grow Disillusioned

7/10/05 Sipress, Wa. Post, After Years of Protests, Filipinos Grow Disillusioned

Trafficked to the West

7/10/05 McGivering, BBC, Trafficked to the West

July 11, 2005

Arizona School Will Not Use Textbooks

7/11/05 AP, Arizona School Will Not Use Textbooks

Rove Confirmed As Leak of CIA Operative's Name

7/11/05 CHB, Rove Confirmed As Leak of CIA Operative's Name

Who was behind the bombings? The four key theories

7/11/05 Independent, Who was behind the bombings? The four key theories

Mosques attacked by arsonists as Asians fear surge of race hate

7/11/05 Verkaik, Independent, Mosques attacked by arsonists as Asians fear surge of race hate

Boy President in a Failed World?

7/11/05 Englehardt, MoJo, Boy President in a Failed World?

WTO chief warns of threat to trade talks

7/11/05 Thorton, Independent, WTO chief warns of threat to trade talks

Another China Bank Is Courted by the West

7/11/05 Barboza & Bradsher, NYT, Another China Bank Is Courted by the West

A Drug Scourge Creates Its Own Form of Orphan

7/11/05 Zernike, NYT, A Drug Scourge Creates Its Own Form of Orphan

Un-Spin the Budget

7/11/05 Krugman, NYT, Un-Spin the Budget

It Just Gets Worse

7/11/05 Herbert, NYT, It Just Gets Worse

Israeli Barrier in Jerusalem Will Cut Off 55,000 Arabs

7/11/05 Myre, NYT, Israeli Barrier in Jerusalem Will Cut Off 55,000 Arabs

Exxon, Partners to Start Work On Oil Refinery Project in China

7/11/05 AP, Exxon, Partners to Start Work On Oil Refinery Project in China

Gasoline Prices Surge To $2.33 Per Gallon

7/11/05 AP, Gasoline Prices Surge To $2.33 Per Gallon

Making a Plug for Hybrids

7/11/05 Shechmeister, Wired, Making a Plug for Hybrids

The Dotcom King & the Rooftop Solar Revolution

7/11/05 Reiss, Wired, The Dotcom King & the Rooftop Solar Revolution

Israel requests extra US $2.2bn

7/11/05 BBC, Israel requests extra US $2.2bn

Japan racism 'deep and profound'

7/11/05 Hogg, BBC, Japan racism 'deep and profound'

Plea to protect Himalayas

7/11/05 Al Jazeera.net, Plea to protect Himalayas

Pakistan 'moral laws' spark row

7/11/05 BBC, Pakistan 'moral laws' spark row

Detained Iraqis suffocate in police van

7/11/05 Al Jazeera.net, Detained Iraqis suffocate in police van

Israel accused of redrawing borders

7/11/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel accused of redrawing borders

FDA Dithers Over Cloned Food

7/11/05 AP, FDA Dithers Over Cloned Food

MP Ramon: Jerusalem wall to ensure Jewish majority

7/11/05 Al Jazeera.com, MP Ramon: Jerusalem wall to ensure Jewish majority

July 12, 2005

The rush to invade Iraq -The inside story - Part V

7/12/05 Al Jazeera.com, The rush to invade Iraq - The inside story - Part V

Women Hurt By Health Care Costs

7/12/05 O'Rourke, CHB, Women Hurt By Health Care Costs

Exxon Mobil Becomes Focus of a Boycott

7/12/05 Barringer, IHT, Exxon Mobil Becomes Focus of a Boycott

National Guard Misses Another Recruiting Goal

7/12/05 Lumpkin, CHB, National Guard Misses Another Recruiting Goal

Blair rejects claims that £28bn G8 aid was 'recycled'

7/12/05 Brown, Independent, Blair rejects claims that £28bn G8 aid was 'recycled'

Explosive used in bombs 'was of military origin'

7/12/05 Bennetto, Independent, Explosive used in bombs 'was of military origin'

Blair may bring forward new anti-terror powers

7/12/05 Grice, Independent, Blair may bring forward new anti-terror powers

Iraqi minister says troop pull-out would 'take the country into hell'

7/12/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraqi minister says troop pull-out would 'take the country into hell'

Whatever happened to Lula? The travails of Brazil's saviour-president

7/12/05 Buncombe, Independent, Whatever happened to Lula? The travails of Brazil's saviour-president

Departing Morgan Exec Takes Home $32 Million for Short Stint

7/12/05 Thompson, NYT, Departing Morgan Exec Takes Home $32 Million for Short Stint

At White House, a Day of Silence on Rove's Role in C.I.A. Leak

7/12/05 Stevenson, NYT, At White House, a Day of Silence on Rove's Role in C.I.A. Leak

There Goes the Electrical Grid

7/12/05 Ivins, AlterNet, There Goes the Electrical Grid

Evangelicals Are a Growing Force in the Military Chaplain Corps

7/12/05 Goodstein, NYT, Evangelicals Are a Growing Force in the Military Chaplain Corps

PepsiCo Profit Rises by 13 Percent

7/12/05 AP, PepsiCo Profit Rises by 13 Percent

Judge Allows Suit Alleging Fraud in Iraq

7/12/05 Babcock, Wa. Post, Judge Allows Suit Alleging Fraud in Iraq

Parties Failing in Joint Effort to Review Patriot Act

7/12/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Parties Failing in Joint Effort to Review Patriot Act

Bush Adviser Helped Law Firm Land Job Lobbying for CNOOC

7/12/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Bush Adviser Helped Law Firm Land Job Lobbying for CNOOC

7 Federal Prisons to Get Lethal Electrified Fences

7/12/05 AP, 7 Federal Prisons to Get Lethal Electrified Fences

Permanent Patriot Act Proposed

7/12/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Permanent Patriot Act Proposed

Senate Rethinks Proposed Cuts In Mass-Transit Security Funds

7/12/05 Marray, Wa. Post, Senate Rethinks Proposed Cuts In Mass-Transit Security Funds

Iraqi Official Says Iran Will Not Train Troops

7/12/05 Mosher, Wa. Post, Iraqi Official Says Iran Will Not Train Troops

DR Congo villagers burnt to death

7/12/05 BBC, DR Congo villagers burnt to death

German ministry examines Nazi era

7/12/05 Furlong, BBC, German ministry examines Nazi era

US, Iraq sign trade agreement

7/12/05 Farazi, Al Jazeera.net, US, Iraq sign trade agreement

Palestinians shut out from their farms

7/12/05 Smallman, Al Jazeera.net, Palestinians shut out from their farms

Iran-India gas pipeline talks begin

7/12/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iran-India gas pipeline talks begin

Fatah chief: Yasser Arafat was poisoned

7/12/05 Al Jazeera.com, Fatah chief: Yasser Arafat was poisoned

July 13, 2005

Homeland Security Gets Face Lift

7/13/05 AP, Homeland Security Gets Face Lift

Delays Dog Energy-Beam Weapons

7/13/05 AP, Delays Dog Energy-Beam Weapons

Debate on expanding UN Security Council intensifies

7/13/05 Clark, CSM, Debate on expanding UN Security Council intensifies

Sunsets and the Patriot Act

7/13/05 McFeatters, CHB, Sunsets and the Patriot Act

Homeland Security Gets an Overhaul

7/13/05 Jordan, CHB, Homeland Security Gets an Overhaul

Fourth bomber identified

7/13/05 Allen & Dean, Independent, Fourth bomber identified

Oil Peak 'Looms'

7/13/05 The Press New Zealand, Oil Peak 'Looms'

The police's nightmare: home-grown terrorists

7/13/05 Sengupta, Independent, The police's nightmare: home-grown terrorists

Are You Ready for Some Digital TV?

7/13/05 MacMillan, Wa. Post, Are You Ready for Some Digital TV?

Thousands of vitamin products threatened by ruling

7/13/05 Laurence, Independent, Thousands of vitamin products threatened by ruling

Germany to investigate Nazi links of diplomats

7/13/05 Elkins, Independent, Germany to investigate Nazi links of diplomats

Shell to pay £50m damages in US over reserves scandal

7/13/05 Harrison, Independent, Shell to pay £50m damages in US over reserves scandal

Data Show Scourge of Hospital Infections

7/13/05 Connolloy, Wa. Post, Data Show Scourge of Hospital Infections

U.S. Berated Over Indians' Treatment

7/13/05 Nieves, Wa. Post, U.S. Berated Over Indians' Treatment

Big Shift in China's Oil Policy

7/13/05 Goodman, Wa. Post, Big Shift in China's Oil Policy

Boeing's Army Contract Based More on Results

7/13/05 Bloomberg News, Boeing's Army Contract Based More on Results

Powell to Join Storied Venture Capital Firm

7/13/05 Krim, Wa. Post, Powell to Join Storied Venture Capital Firm

Blair seeks to tackle extremism

7/13/05 BBC, Blair seeks to tackle extremism

Technologies 'to aid the poor'

7/13/05 Twist, BBC, Technologies 'to aid the poor'

Massacre horror at Kenyan school

7/13/05 BBC, Massacre horror at Kenyan school

EU officials raid Intel

7/13/05 Al Jazeera.net, EU officials raid Intel

Estate tax fight hinges on money, morality

7/13/05 Francis, CSM, Estate tax fight hinges on money, morality

Shiites bring rigid piety to Iraq's south

7/13/05 Vincent, CSM, Shiites bring rigid piety to Iraq's south

Ten thousand years of Cherokee history

7/13/05 Leubben, CSM, Ten thousand years of Cherokee history

July 14, 2005

Sinister Paradise

7/14/05 Davis, MoJo, Sinister Paradise

Tracing source of the explosives may reveal connection to al-Qa'ida

7/14/05 Kirby, Independent, Tracing source of the explosives may reveal connection to al-Qa'ida

Republicans Agree to Limits on Patriot Act

7/14/05 CHB, Republicans Agree to Limits on Patriot Act

Tribal clash over water leaves 70 dead in Kenya

7/14/05 Selva, Independent, Tribal clash over water leaves 70 dead in Kenya

Drugs to boost brain power will become 'as common as coffee'

7/14/05 Connor, Independent, Drugs to boost brain power will become 'as common as coffee'

Data Shows Faster-Rising Death Toll Among Iraqi Civilians

7/14/05 Tavernese, NYT, Data Shows Faster-Rising Death Toll Among Iraqi Civilians

Financially-Set Grandparents Help Keep Families Afloat, Too

7/14/05 Lewin, NYT, Financially-Set Grandparents Help Keep Families Afloat, Too

Homeland Security Chief Announces Overhaul

7/14/05 Lipton, NYT, Homeland Security Chief Announces Overhaul

Convicted, Executed, Not Guilty

7/14/05 Herbert, NYT, Convicted, Executed, Not Guilty

Unocal Bid Denounced at Hearing

7/14/05 Lohr, NYT, Unocal Bid Denounced at Hearing

With New Clue to How SARS Kills, Scientists Work on Treatment

7/14/05 Rosenthal, NYT, With New Clue to How SARS Kills, Scientists Work on Treatment

Nuclear Weapons Expert Backs Reliability of Disputed Warhead

7/14/05 Broad, NYT, Nuclear Weapons Expert Backs Reliability of Disputed Warhead

Chile backs constitutional change

7/14/05 BBC, Chile backs constitutional change

France restores border controls

7/14/05 BBC, France restores border controls

Why Iraq oil money hasn't fueled rebuilding

7/14/05 LaFranchi, CSM, Why Iraq oil money hasn't fueled rebuilding

Asian quake tears 1,000km rupture

7/14/05 Black, BBC, Asian quake tears 1,000km rupture

China slams Japanese gas deal

7/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, China slams Japanese gas deal

U.S. military strained by Iraq, Afghan wars- Study

7/14/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. military strained by Iraq, Afghan wars- Study

Big fish that (sadly) aren't getting away

7/14/05 Clayton, CSM, Big fish that (sadly) aren't getting away

Pentagon investigation confirms Gitmo abuse

7/14/05 Al Jazeera.com, Pentagon investigation confirms Gitmo abuse

Our Post-Oil Future Needs a Push

7/14/05 Roberts, Wa. Post, Our Post-Oil Future Needs a Push

Ringing the alarm for Earth

7/14/05 Radford, Guardian, Ringing the alarm for Earth

India Moves Toward a New Compact with the United States

7/14/05 Bidwai, FPIF, India Moves Toward a New Compact with the United States

Scientists Raise Alarm About Ocean Health

7/14/05 AP, Scientists Raise Alarm About Ocean Health

Sticky Fingers - The Making of Halliburton

7/14/05 St. Clair, CounterPunch, Sticky Fingers - The Making of Halliburton

Aristide in Exile

7/14/05 Klein, Nation, Aristide in Exile

Debating Labor's Future: A Forum

7/14/05 Fine, Nation, Debating Labor's Future: A Forum

Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern

7/14/05 Local6, Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern

Dead Birds Do Tell Tales

7/14/05 AP, Dead Birds Do Tell Tales

Iran: U.S. in no position to criticize others’ human rights

7/14/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iran: U.S. in no position to criticize others' human rights

Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

7/14/05 Walters, ZNet, Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

July 15, 2005

How much oil do we really have?

7/15/05 Porter, BBC, How much oil do we really have?

US Still Pursuing Nuclear Options 60 Years After First Bomb

7/15/05 AFP, US Still Pursuing Nuclear Options 60 Years After First Bomb

Rove Claims Novak Leaked Plame's Name to Him

7/15/05 Solomon, CHB, Rove Claims Novak Leaked Plame's Name to Him

The News is Bad...And Getting Worse

7/15/05 McFeatters, CHB, The News is Bad...And Getting Worse

Binge Thinking

7/15/05 Thompson, CHB, Binge Thinking

NIH Finds Ethics Violations in 44 Cases

7/15/05 Freking, Newsday, NIH Finds Ethics Violations in 44 Cases

U.N. Panel Presents 4 Internet Options

7/15/05 White, AP, U.N. Panel Presents 4 Internet Options

Guantanamo Degradation Revealed

7/15/05 Cornwell, Independent, Guantanamo Degradation Revealed

Corruption threatens to leave Iraq with a 'ghost army'

7/15/05 Cockburn, Independent, Corruption threatens to leave Iraq with a 'ghost army'

Militants banned from America will be refused entry to UK

7/15/05 Brown, Independent, Militants banned from America will be refused entry to UK

Rove Reportedly Held Phone Talk on C.I.A. Officer

7/15/05 Johnston & Stevenson, NYT, Rove Reportedly Held Phone Talk on C.I.A. Officer

Energy companies hit as winter gas price drops

7/15/05 Foley, Independent, Energy companies hit as winter gas price drops

8 Months After U.S.-Led Siege, Insurgents Rise Again in Falluja

7/15/05 Wong, NYT, 8 Months After U.S.-Led Siege, Insurgents Rise Again in Falluja

Karl Rove's America

7/15/05 Krugman, NYT, Karl Rove's America

Chinese General Threatens Use of A-Bombs if U.S. Intrudes

7/15/05 Kahn, NYT, Chinese General Threatens Use of A-Bombs if U.S. Intrudes

A Poverty of Dignity and a Wealth of Rage

7/15/05 Friedman, NYT, A Poverty of Dignity and a Wealth of Rage

Israeli Settlers Demolish Greenhouses and Gaza Jobs

7/15/05 Erlanger, NYT, Israeli Settlers Demolish Greenhouses and Gaza Jobs

Review Finds Scientists With Ties to Companies

7/15/05 McNeil, NYT, Review Finds Scientists With Ties to Companies

G.E. Profit Increases 24 Percent in 2d Quarter

7/15/05 AP, G.E. Profit Increases 24 Percent in 2d Quarter

F.B.I. Message Says Agency Lacked Evidence in Terror Arrest

7/15/05 AP, F.B.I. Message Says Agency Lacked Evidence in Terror Arrest

Ethicists Offer Advice for Testing Human Brain Cells in Primates

7/15/05 Wade, NYT, Ethicists Offer Advice for Testing Human Brain Cells in Primates

Airports Look to Expand Registered Traveler Plan

7/15/05 Goo, Wa. Post, Airports Look to Expand Registered Traveler Plan

Venezuela Has Oil Money, And Chavez Sings His Tune

7/15/05 Reel, Wa. Post, Venezuela Has Oil Money, And Chavez Sings His Tune

Fuel Prices Push Delta To Raise Fare Caps

7/15/05 Alexander, Wa. Post, Fuel Prices Push Delta To Raise Fare Caps

Prayer's Power to Heal Strangers Is Examined

7/15/05 Stein, Wa. Post, Prayer's Power to Heal Strangers Is Examined

Task Force Urges Single Nuclear Weapons Facility

7/15/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Task Force Urges Single Nuclear Weapons Facility

Bill Strives to Protect Privacy

7/15/05 Zetter, Wired, Bill Strives to Protect Privacy

Report Details Environmental Harm to Fetuses

7/15/05 Reuters, Report Details Environmental Harm to Fetuses

G8 debt deal under threat at IMF

7/15/05 Schifferes, BBC, G8 debt deal under threat at IMF

CIA agent's husband attacks Rove

7/15/05 BBC, CIA agent's husband attacks Rove

Musharraf acts on 'Taleban law'

7/15/05 BBC, Musharraf acts on 'Taleban law'

Birds carry pollution to Arctic

7/15/05 Black, BBC, Birds carry pollution to Arctic

House not home: Foreigners buy up American real estate

7/15/05 Scherer, CSM, House not home: Foreigners buy up American real estate

Thailand adopts emergency powers

7/15/05 Al Jazeera.net, Thailand adopts emergency powers

How far will Europe go to stop terror?

7/15/05 Rice-Oxley, CSM, How far will Europe go to stop terror?

China casts long shadow of US-Australian ties

7/15/05 Kremmer, CSM, China casts long shadow of US-Australian ties

U.S. senators call for Guantanamo legislation

7/15/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. senators call for Guantanamo legislation

Feith: Administration Overdid WMD Claims

7/15/05 Burns, AP, Feith: Administration Overdid WMD Claims

Muslim scholar denied entry to US

7/15/05 Curtis, Guardian, Muslim scholar denied entry to US

July 16, 2005

New anti-terror measures outlaw camp recruits

7/16/05 Travis, Guardian, New anti-terror measures outlaw camp recruits

Gaza missiles and airstrikes shatter ceasefire

7/16/15 Urquhart, Gurdian, Gaza missiles and airstrikes shatter ceasefire

New anti-terror laws will target 'indirect incitement'

7/16/05 Russell, Independent, New anti-terror laws will target 'indirect incitement'

Extremist network stretches across the world

7/16/05 Sengupta, Independent, Extremist network stretches across the world

Tribal clashes force 6,000 Kenyans to flee their homes

7/16/05 Selva, Independent, Tribal clashes force 6,000 Kenyans to flee their homes

British Gas axes 2,000 jobs - and half may be moved to India

7/16/05 Clement, Independent, British Gas axes 2,000 jobs - and half may be moved to India

State Dept. Memo Gets Scrutiny in Leak Inquiry on C.I.A. Officer

7/16/05 Stevenson, NYT, State Dept. Memo Gets Scrutiny in Leak Inquiry on C.I.A. Officer

Ruling Lets U.S. Restart Trials at Guantanamo

7/16/05 Lewis, NYT, Ruling Lets U.S. Restart Trials at Guantanamo

11 American Soldiers Charged With Abuse

7/16/05 AP, 11 American Soldiers Charged With Abuse

Settlement Is Reached With Enron

7/16/05 Mouawad, NYT, Settlement Is Reached With Enron

Ill-Secured Soviet Arms Depots Tempting Rebels and Terrorists

7/16/05 Chivers, NYT, Ill-Secured Soviet Arms Depots Tempting Rebels and Terrorists

Schwarzenegger's Bully Pulpit: Muscle Magazines

7/16/05 Manly, NYT, Schwarzenegger's Bully Pulpit: Muscle Magazines

Immigration Sting Puts 2 U.S. Agencies at Odds

7/16/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Immigration Sting Puts 2 U.S. Agencies at Odds

Lawyers Secured Rove's Waiver

7/16/05 Kurtz, Wa. Post, Lawyers Secured Rove's Waiver

Court Says E.P.A. Can Limit Its Regulation of Emissions

7/16/05 DePalma, NYT, Court Says E.P.A. Can Limit Its Regulation of Emissions

Bush Says CAFTA Will Save Jobs

7/16/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, Bush Says CAFTA Will Save Jobs

Human Feces Powers Rwandan Prison

7/16/05 Farivar, Wired, Human Feces Powers Rwandan Prison

Small Arms Inflict Huge Toll

7/16/05 Ward, Toronto Star, Small Arms Inflict Huge Toll

Prosecutors Zero in on Memo for Clues in CIA Agent Leak

7/16/05 Jehl et al, SF Chron, Prosecutors Zero in on Memo for Clues in CIA Agent Leak

France 'to expel radical imams'

7/16/05 BBC, France 'to expel radical imams'

De Beers accused of breaking EU rules

7/16/05 BBC, De Beers accused of breaking EU rules

"U.S. should withdraw from Iraq immediately" - John Deutch

7/16/05 Al Jazeera.com, "U.S. should withdraw from Iraq immediately" - John Deutch

"Mission Creep" in Latin America - U.S. Southern Command's New Security Strategy

7/16/05 Barry, FPIF, "Mission Creep" in Latin America - U.S. Southern Command's New Security Strategy

The Great Iraq Oil Giveaway

7/16/05 Floyd, CounterPunch, The Great Iraq Oil Giveaway

July 17, 2005

Casualty of War: US Economy

7/17/05 Sterngold, SF Chron, Casualty of War: US Economy

Belated Charge Ignites Furor Over AIDS Drug Trial

7/17/05 Scott & Kaufman, NYT, Belated Charge Ignites Furor Over AIDS Drug Trial

Hybrid Cars Burning Gas in the Drive for Power

7/17/05 Wald, NYT, Hybrid Cars Burning Gas in the Drive for Power

Plan Called for Covert Aid in Iraq Vote

7/17/05 Jehl & Sanger, NYT, Plan Called for Covert Aid in Iraq Vote

Housing Goes Frothy to Flat in Denver Area

7/17/05 Rich, NYT, Housing Goes Frothy to Flat in Denver Area

Bill Giving Native Hawaiians Sovereignty Is Too Much for Some, Too Little for Others

7/17/05 Murphy, NYT, Bill Giving Native Hawaiians Sovereignty Is Too Much for Some, Too Little for Others

Similar Appeal; Different Styles

7/17/05 Lane & Markon, Wa. Post, Similar Appeal; Different Styles

In Egypt's Countryside, Farmers' Anger Seen As 'Silent Time Bomb'

7/17/05 Williams, Wa. Post, In Egypt's Countryside, Farmers' Anger Seen As 'Silent Time Bomb'

Iran, Iraq Herald 'New Chapter' in Shiite-Led Alliance

7/17/05 Mosher & Wright, Wa. Post, Iran, Iraq Herald 'New Chapter' in Shiite-Led Alliance

Indonesia agrees Aceh peace deal

7/17/05 BBC, Indonesia agrees Aceh peace deal

Group of Four press for UN change

7/17/05 Price, BBC, Group of Four press for UN change

Coke tries to can Indian poster

7/17/05 Cadha, BBC, Coke tries to can Indian poster

Basra oil workers out on strike

7/17/05 BBC, Basra oil workers out on strike

A future full of hopes and fears

7/17/05 Twist, BBC, A future full of hopes and fears

New life in Africa for old PCs

7/17/05 Simmons, BBC, New life in Africa for old PCs

Lebanese-Syria border crisis deepens

7/17/05 Al Jazeera.net, Lebanese-Syria border crisis deepens

"What They Do to Us, They Will Do to You" - Shell Oil in Mayo, Ireland

7/17/05 Browne, CounterPunch, "What They Do to Us, They Will Do to You" - Shell Oil in Mayo, Ireland

A New Player in the Canadian Sandbox

7/17/05 Iritani, LA Times, A New Player in the Canadian Sandbox

Rep. McKinney to Hold All Day Briefing on 9/11

7/17/05 9/11 Citizens Watch, Rep. McKinney to Hold All Day Briefing on 9/11 -- Exposing Sham of 9/11 Report

Time reporter Rove was first source on CIA agent

7/17/05 Mikkelsen, Reuters, Time reporter Rove was first source on CIA agent

China Stakes a Claim for Major Access to Oil Around the World

7/17/05 Magnier, LA Times, China Stakes a Claim for Major Access to Oil Around the World

Fighting Fascism Then, and Now

7/17/05 Pilger, Truthout, Fighting Fascism Then, and Now

July 18, 2005

U.S. foreign interventions since 1940’s- Part I

7/18/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. foreign interventions since 1940’s- Part I

Reporter Confirms Rove Leaked Info on Plame

7/18/05 Mikkelsen, CHB, Reporter Confirms Rove Leaked Info on Plame

FBI Admits Keeping Files on Activists

7/18/05 Sherman, CHB, FBI Admits Keeping Files on Activists

Conservative Legal Group Flexes Its Muscles

7/18/05 Benac, CHB, Conservative Legal Group Flexes Its Muscles

Are Britain's fringe churches preaching a deadly message?

7/18/05 Valey, Independent, Are Britain's fringe churches preaching a deadly message?

The mystery of Britain's disappearing butterflies

7/18/05 McCaarthy, Independent, The mystery of Britain's disappearing butterflies

Economic ills did not begin with inflation

7/18/05 King, Independent, Economic ills did not begin with inflation

Americans accused of interfering in Iraq election

7/18/05 Cockburn, Independent, Americans accused of interfering in Iraq election

Profit warnings rise to highest level since 9/11

7/18/05 Thorton, Independent, Profit warnings rise to highest level since 9/11

A Church That Packs Them In, 16,000 at a Time

7/18/05 Leland, NYT, A Church That Packs Them In, 16,000 at a Time

New York Medicaid Fraud May Reach Into Billions

7/18/05 Levy & Luo, NYT, New York Medicaid Fraud May Reach Into Billions

Strong Ties Bind Players in Battle for Seat on Court

7/18/05 Purdum, NYT, Strong Ties Bind Players in Battle for Seat on Court

The Dropout Puzzle

7/18/05 Krugman, NYT, The Dropout Puzzle

A Chinese Riot Rooted in Confusion

7/18/05 Cody, Wa. Post, A Chinese Riot Rooted in Confusion

Medical Claims From 9/11 Are Assigned to Single Court

7/18/05 McFadden, NYT, Medical Claims From 9/11 Are Assigned to Single Court

Development Could Tame a Land Forever Wild

7/18/05 Collins, NYT, Development Could Tame a Land Forever Wild

Resistance in Iraq 'legitimate'

7/18/05 BBC, Resistance in Iraq 'legitimate'

FBI Monitored Web Sites for 2004 Protests

7/18/05 Dobbs, Wa. Post, FBI Monitored Web Sites for 2004 Protests

Millions in Iraq vaccinated against polio

7/17/05 Al Janeera.net, Millions in Iraq vaccinated against polio

New front opens in Russia oil row

7/18/05 BBC, New front opens in Russia oil row

After Iraq attacks, calls for militias grow

7/18/05 MacDonald, CSM, After Iraq attacks, calls for militias grow

Unocal deal tests US stance toward China

7/18/05 Grier, CSM, Unocal deal tests US stance toward China

Chechens reject Russian compensations

7/18/05 Al Jazeera.com, Chechens reject Russian compensations

After 29 years, an Aceh peace pact

7/18/05 MacCawley, CSM, After 29 years, an Aceh peace pact

Torture and Accountability

7/18/05 Holtzman, Nation, Torture and Accountability

July 19, 2005

First Stop Syria; Next Stop Iran - Bush's Itinerary

7/19/05 Christison, CounterPunch, First Stop Syria; Next Stop Iran - Bush's Itinerary

From playing wargames to building a new world over

7/19/05 The Business, From playing wargames to building a new world over

Nuke 'em 'Till They Glow and Then Shoot 'em in The Dark

7/19/05 CHB, Nuke 'em 'Till They Glow and Then Shoot 'em in The Dark

Intelligence 'warned of Iraq terror link'

7/19/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Intelligence 'warned of Iraq terror link'

Drought alert: the 2005 water crisis

7/19/05 McCarthy, Independent, Drought alert: the 2005 water crisis

Extreme weather in Europe

7/19/05 Independent, Extreme weather in Europe

U.S. Seeks Higher Damages in Tobacco Industry Suit

7/19/05 Lichtblau, NYT, U.S. Seeks Higher Damages in Tobacco Industry Suit

Iraq's top Shia cleric warns of 'genocidal war'

7/19/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq's top Shia cleric warns of 'genocidal war'

Hewlett-Packard to Lay Off 14,500 to Save $1.9 Billion

7/19/05 Rivkin, NYT, Hewlett-Packard to Lay Off 14,500 to Save $1.9 Billion

Law Requires Lessons on Constitution

7/19/05 Strauss & Artani, NYT, Law Requires Lessons on Constitution

Bidding to Become A Bigger Player

7/19/05 White, Wa. Post, Bidding to Become A Bigger Player

Chavez Stokes Confrontation Over U.S. Role in Venezuela

7/19/05 Reel, Wa. Post, Chavez Stokes Confrontation Over U.S. Role in Venezuela

Added Review to Delay Bill on Fannie, Freddie

7/19/05 Shin, Wa. Post, Added Review to Delay Bill on Fannie, Freddie

Niger children starving to death

7/19/05 BBC, Niger children starving to death

Japan turns to robots for elderly care

7/19/05 Al Jazeera, Japan turns to robots for elderly care

Studies: War radicalized most foreign fighters in Iraq

7/19/05 Regan, CSM, Studies: War radicalized most foreign fighters in Iraq

Naming a covert operative

7/19/05 Feldman, CSM, Naming a covert operative

How well are American Muslims fitting in?

7/19/05 LaFranchi, CSM, How well are American Muslims fitting in?

An Interview with Ward Churchill - Accusations and Smears

7/19/05 Frank, CounterPunch, An Interview with Ward Churchill - Accusations and Smears

Ice Shelf Collapse Reveals New Undersea World

7/19/05 Carey, LiveScience, Ice Shelf Collapse Reveals New Undersea World

Baghdad hospital doctors on strike against soldiers

7/19/05 Reuters, Baghdad hospital doctors on strike against soldiers

Mossad: Netanyahu was warned of London bombs

7/19/05 Al Jazeera.com, Mossad: Netanyahu was warned of London bombs

U.S. forces behind deadly children bomb: Iraqi experts

7/19/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. forces behind deadly children bomb: Iraqi experts

Parties back Clarke on anti-terror laws

7/19/05 Travis, Guardian, Parties back Clarke on anti-terror laws

Former CIA officer: U.S. plans nuclear attack on Iran

7/19/05 Al Jazeera.com, Former CIA officer: U.S. plans nuclear attack on Iran

Don't Panic But the Future Is At Stake

7/19/05 Johnson, Guardian, Don't Panic But the Future Is At Stake

Beijing Power Crunch Prompts Shut Down of Industries

7/19/05 AP, Beijing Power Crunch Prompts Shut Down of Industries

EU Says Research Spending Stagnates as China Catches Up

7/19/05 AP, EU Says Research Spending Stagnates as China Catches Up

US-backed groups organize regime change in Iran

7/19/05 Schuh, Online Journal, US-backed groups organize regime change in Iran

128,000 Iraqis killed: 55% women & Children

7/18/05 UPI, 128,000 Iraqis killed: 55% women & Children

5-nation pipeline to form 'ring' of self-sufficiency

7/19/05 Rapoza, Wa. Times, 5-nation pipeline to form 'ring' of self-sufficiency

July 20, 2005

Protecting, Conserving Water Resources Could Save Communities Immense Sums - Report

7/20/05 Aslam, OneWorld, Protecting, Conserving Water Resources Could Save Communities Immense Sums - Report

Murdoch's tangled web

7/20/05 Bell, Guardian, Murdoch's tangled web

Special Branch to track Muslims across UK

7/20/05 Dodd, Guardian, Special Branch to track Muslims across UK

Niger famine crisis 'at 11th hour'

7/20/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Niger famine crisis 'at 11th hour'

Bush picks appeals judge for supreme court

7/20/05 Borger, Guardian, Bush picks appeals judge for supreme court

BSE cluster triggers fears over contaminated feed

7/20/05 Connor, Independent, BSE cluster triggers fears over contaminated feed

Bomb 'mastermind' was victim of name confusion

7/20/05 Bennetto, Independent, Bomb 'mastermind' was victim of name confusion

Now Americans can sue if their boss is sleeping with someone else

7/20/05 Gumbel, Independent, Now Americans can sue if their boss is sleeping with someone else

Saving 'stuff' 101

7/20/05 Gardner, CSM, Saving 'stuff' 101

An Ultimate Capital Insider

7/20/05 Lewis, NYT, An Ultimate Capital Insider

Bid by Chevron in Big Oil Deal Thwarts China

7/20/05 Sorkin & mouawad, NYT, Bid by Chevron in Big Oil Deal Thwarts China

Kodak Plans to Cut Up to 10,000 More Jobs

7/20/05 AP, Kodak Plans to Cut Up to 10,000 More Jobs

John G. Roberts Biography

7/20/05 Wa. Post, John G. Roberts Biography

US reports China missile build-up

7/20/05 BBC, US reports China missile build-up

WTO probes EU-US air trade battle

7/20/05 BBC, WTO probes EU-US air trade battle

China's economy keeps up rapid pace

7/20/05 Al Jazeera.com, China's economy keeps up rapid pace

Gender imbalance threatens China

7/20/05 Al Jazeera.com, Gender imbalance threatens China

Why US is shifting nuclear stand with India

7/20/05 LaFranchi, CSM, Why US is shifting nuclear stand with India

Unocal's stake in Southeast Asia

7/20/05 Moore, Asia Times, Unocal's stake in Southeast Asia

Unocal bid highlights globalist-nationalist conflict

7/20/05 Weinstein, Asia Times, Unocal bid highlights globalist-nationalist conflict

July 21, 2005

Memo Warned Plame Info Was Classified

7/21/05 CHB, Memo Warned Plame Info Was Classified

The Missing Facts on Missing Children

7/21/05 Hargrove, CHB, The Missing Facts on Missing Children

Relentless Heat in Phoenix Kills 18

7/21/05 DeFalco, AP, Relentless Heat in Phoenix Kills 18

China Severs Its Currency's Link to Dollar

7/21/05 Hoo, AP, China Severs Its Currency's Link to Dollar

Indonesia to cull chickens in fight against bird flu

7/21/05 Guardian, Indonesia to cull chickens in fight against bird flu

At the U.N., a Growing Republican Presence

7/21/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, At the U.N., a Growing Republican Presence

Karzai under siege from Taliban in run-up to polls

7/21/05 Penketh, Independent, Karzai under siege from Taliban in run-up to polls

New Iraqi constitution must follow Islam on women's rights, say Shia

7/21/05 Sengupta, Independent, New Iraqi constitution must follow Islam on women's rights, say Shia

Sudan Still Paying Militias Harassing Darfur, U.S. Says

7/21/05 Brinkley, NYT, Sudan Still Paying Militias Harassing Darfur, U.S. Says

New Emission Rule for Bay Area Refineries

7/21/05 Marshall, NYT, New Emission Rule for Bay Area Refineries

Saudi Ambassador to U.S. Steps Down After 22 Years

7/21/05 Wright, Wa. Post, Saudi Ambassador to U.S. Steps Down After 22 Years

President Calls on Congress To Extend Patriot Act Provisions

7/21/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, President Calls on Congress To Extend Patriot Act Provisions

Unocal Accepts Chevron's Raised Bid

7/21/05 White, Wa. Post, Unocal Accepts Chevron's Raised Bid

Toll rises as Yemen fuel riots continue

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Toll rises as Yemen fuel riots continue

Asian giants' oil moves challenge US

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Asian giants' oil moves challenge US

Global warming: Mankind the villian

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Global warming: Mankind the villian

Occupation forces in Iraq suffer "psychological stress"

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.com, Occupation forces in Iraq suffer "psychological stress"

End of the US-China honeymoon

7/21/05 Glasser & Skanderup, Asia Times, End of the US-China honeymoon

Roberts Gave GOP Advice in 2000 Recount

7/21/05 Fineout & Klas, Miami Herald, Roberts Gave GOP Advice in 2000 Recount

U.S. Will Offer Doctors Free Electronic Records System

7/21/05 Kolata, NYT, U.S. Will Offer Doctors Free Electronic Records System

Missouri issues ID numbers to pupils

7/21/05 AP, Missouri issues ID numbers to pupils

Mob control gun for Iraq triggers alarm

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Mob control gun for Iraq triggers alarm

July 22, 2005

Kimberly-Clark Plans 6,000 Job Cuts

7/22/05 AP, Kimberly-Clark Plans 6,000 Job Cuts

DST Compromise Reached

7/22/05 CHB, DST Compromise Reached

House Votes to Extend Patriot Act

7/22/05 Johnson, AP, House Votes to Extend Patriot Act

UN condemns Zimbabwe demolitions

7/22/05 Guardian, UN condemns Zimbabwe demolitions

Scorched earth

7/22/05 Guardian, Scorched earth

China gives way to calls for currency revaluation

7/22/05 Thornton, Independent, China gives way to calls for currency revaluation

Rice demands apology from Sudan after staff 'roughed up'

7/22/05 Gearan, Independent, Rice demands apology from Sudan after staff 'roughed up'

Rovegate: The scandal that lays bare the cynicism behind Bush's war in Iraq

7/22/05 Cornwell, Independent, Rovegate: The scandal that lays bare the cynicism behind Bush's war in Iraq

Iraqi army unable to fight insurgents, says Pentagon

7/22/05 Buncombe, Independent, Iraqi army unable to fight insurgents, says Pentagon

Chinese initiative unlikely to satisfy US protectionists

7/22/05 Cornwell, Independent, Chinese initiative unlikely to satisfy US protectionists

China's Opaque Currency Policy

7/22/05 Bradsher, NYT, China's Opaque Currency Policy

Deal on Pollutant Cleanup Pushed to Save Energy Bill

7/22/05 Barrionuevo, NYT, Deal on Pollutant Cleanup Pushed to Save Energy Bill

China Unpegs Itself

7/22/05 Krugman, NYT, China Unpegs Itself

Pentagon Proposes Rise in Age Limit for Recruits

7/22/05 Cave, NYT, Pentagon Proposes Rise in Age Limit for Recruits

Airspace Authority Changes Weighed

7/22/05 Hsu, Wa. Post, Airspace Authority Changes Weighed

China's Currency Change May Ultimately Mean Little

7/22/05 Blustein, Wa. Post, China's Currency Change May Ultimately Mean Little

Australia sidesteps US on China

7/22/05 Regan, CSM, Australia sidesteps US on China

Chinese Currency Change

7/22/05 Miles, Wa. Post, Chinese Currency Change

China revalues currency

7/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, China revalues currency

China makes major shift on currency

7/22/05 Scherer, CSM, China makes major shift on currency

Syrian troops 'fired on by US forces'

7/22/05 News.au.com, Syrian troops 'fired on by US forces'

House Votes to Keep Anti-Terror Law

7/22/05 Epstein, SF Chron, House Votes to Keep Anti-Terror Law

The CIA's La Dolce Vita War on Terror

7/22/05 Englehardt, TomDispatch, The CIA's La Dolce Vita War on Terror

Ecocide

7/22/05 Turnipseed, CommonDreams, Ecocide

Dead Pool - Pick The Next City Attacked

7/22/05 Herman, Rense.com, Dead Pool - Pick The Next City Attacked

The Iran War Buildup

7/22/05 Klare, Nation, The Iran War Buildup

Electricity Initiative Off Calif. Ballot

7/22/05 AP, Electricity Initiative Off Calif. Ballot

CIA Vet's Harsh Retort to Rove's Spinners

7/22/05 Nation, CIA Vet's Harsh Retort to Rove's Spinners

Congress: TSA Broke Privacy Laws

7/22/05 AP, Congress: TSA Broke Privacy Laws

Bush Threatens to Veto Attempts to Regulate, Investigate Abu Ghraib Torture

7/22/05 Hunter, DailyKos, Bush Threatens to Veto Attempts to Regulate, Investigate Abu Ghraib Torture

11 Security Breaches in Plame Case

7/22/05 Waxman, YubaNet, 11 Security Breaches in Plame Case - Factsheet published today cites multiple administration leaks

July 23, 2005

UN urges halt to 'illegal' Zimbabwe eviction campaign

7/23/05 Usborne, Independent, UN urges halt to 'illegal' Zimbabwe eviction campaign

Bush aide misled FBI, say reports

7/23/05 Borger, Guardian, Bush aide misled FBI, say reports

Plague of locusts threatens Italian vineyards

7/23/05 Phillips, Independent, Plague of locusts threatens Italian vineyards

Ferocious Heat Maintains Grip Across the West

7/23/05 Broder, NYT, Ferocious Heat Maintains Grip Across the West

Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay go on hunger strike in protest at conditions

7/23/05 Cornwell, Independent, Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay go on hunger strike in protest at conditions

Thorny Issues Remain on Draft of New Constitution for Iraq

7/23/05 Semple, NYT, Thorny Issues Remain on Draft of New Constitution for Iraq

China and the U.S. Embark on a Perilous Trip

7/23/05 Uchitelle, NYT, China and the U.S. Embark on a Perilous Trip

House Panel Approves Bill to Upgrade Student Loans

7/23/05 Janofsky, NYT, House Panel Approves Bill to Upgrade Student Loans

Government Defies an Order to Release Iraq Abuse Photos

7/23/05 Zernike, NYT, Government Defies an Order to Release Iraq Abuse Photos

White House Aims to Block Legislation on Detainees

7/23/05 White & Smith, Wa. Post, White House Aims to Block Legislation on Detainees

Iraqi Kurds Call for Referendum

7/23/05 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Iraqi Kurds Call for Referendum

Central Asia nations rethink US presence

7/23/05 Robertson, Al Jazeera.net, Central Asia nations rethink US presence

Ice mission almost set for launch

7/23/05 Briggs, BBC, Ice mission almost set for launch

July 24, 2005

Back from the dead: scientist revives lost plant of old England

7/24/05 Randall, Independent, Back from the dead: scientist revives lost plant of old England

'Roo rustlers and turtle thieves hit French zoos

7/24/05 Lichfield, Independent, 'Roo rustlers and turtle thieves hit French zoos

The American West fries as the heat hits 129 degrees

7/24/05 Gumbel, Independent, The American West fries as the heat hits 129 degrees

Defying U.S. Efforts, Guerrillas in Iraq Refocus and Strengthen

7/24/05 Filkins & Cloud, NYT, Defying U.S. Efforts, Guerrillas in Iraq Refocus and Strengthen

Army abuse cases dropped due to 'lack of witnesses'

7/24/05 Carrell, Independent, Army abuse cases dropped due to 'lack of witnesses'

Iraq: This is now an unwinnable conflict

7/24/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq: This is now an unwinnable conflict

Asian factories 'race to the bottom' in rush to supply UK high street

7/24/05 Townsend, Independent, Asian factories 'race to the bottom' in rush to supply UK high street

Will those high-rise bank profits come tumbling down?

7/24/05 Schneiders, Independent, Will those high-rise bank profits come tumbling down?

Death Toll Rises to at Least 90 in Bombings at Egyptian Resort

7/24/05 Myre & el-Naggar, NYT, Death Toll Rises to at Least 90 in Bombings at Egyptian Resort

For Bush, Effect of Investigation of C.I.A. Leak Case Is Uncertain

7/24/05 Stevenson, NYT, For Bush, Effect of Investigation of C.I.A. Leak Case Is Uncertain

The Green Machine That Could Be Detroit

7/24/05 Akst, NYT, The Green Machine That Could Be Detroit

If It's Civil War, Do We Know It?

7/24/05 Burns, NYT, If It's Civil War, Do We Know It?

Who's Afraid of China Inc.?

7/24/05 Lohr, NYT, Who's Afraid of China Inc.?

Tough life for Tajik women

7/24/05 BBC, Tough life for Tajik women

All Quiet on the Home Front, and Some Soldiers Are Asking Why

7/24/05 Shanker, NYT, All Quiet on the Home Front, and Some Soldiers Are Asking Why

Deaths of Rare Whales May Be Underreported, Scientists Say

7/24/05 AP, Deaths of Rare Whales May Be Underreported, Scientists Say

Army Likely to Fall Short in Recruiting, General Says

7/24/05 Schmitt, NYT, Army Likely to Fall Short in Recruiting, General Says

Cheney Working to Block Legislation on Detainees

7/24/05 Schmitt, NYT, Cheney Working to Block Legislation on Detainees

From Shoes to Aircraft to Investment, Zimbabwe Pursues a Made-in-China Future

7/24/05 Wines, NYT, From Shoes to Aircraft to Investment, Zimbabwe Pursues a Made-in-China Future

Early Deals Set the Stage for Today's Problems

7/24/05 Gaul, Wa. Post, Early Deals Set the Stage for Today's Problems

Job Market in W.Va. Defies Efforts to Reform Welfare

7/24/05 Nieves, Wa. Post, Job Market in W.Va. Defies Efforts to Reform Welfare

Uncertainties Slow Push for Nuclear Plants

7/24/05 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Uncertainties Slow Push for Nuclear Plants

Butterfly unlocks evolution secret

7/24/05 Kettlewell, BBC, Butterfly unlocks evolution secret

Huge spy satellite set to launch to Mars

7/24/05 Young, Raiders News, Huge spy satellite set to launch to Mars

Saddam to be executed in weeks – Report

7/24/05 Al Jazeera.com, Saddam to be executed in weeks – Report

'Enemies of humanity' quote raises Iraq PR questions

7/24/05 CNN, 'Enemies of humanity' quote raises Iraq PR questions

Iraq: The Human Toll

7/24/05 Cortright, Nation, Iraq: The Human Toll

If There's One Country Expaning Its Military Footprint Across Asia, It's the US

7/24/05 Cloughley, CounterPunch, If There's One Country Expaning Its Military Footprint Across Asia, It's the US

July 25, 2005

CIA Officers Say Bush 'Jeopardizing' National Security

7/25/05 de la Cruz, CHB, CIA Officers Say Bush 'Jeopardizing' National Security

Library Association Boss Calls Patriot Act 'Kafkaesque'

7/25/05 Zabarenko, CHB, Library Association Boss Calls Patriot Act 'Kafkaesque'

GM crops created superweed, say scientists

7/25/05 Brown, Guardian, GM crops created superweed, say scientists

Melting Greenland glacier may hasten rise in sea level

7/25/05 Connor, Independent, Melting Greenland glacier may hasten rise in sea level

Britain's first purpose-built commune

7/25/05 Goff, Indpendent, Britain's first purpose-built commune

4 Major Unions Plan to Boycott A.F.L.-C.I.O. Event

7/25/05 Greenhouse, NYT, 4 Major Unions Plan to Boycott A.F.L.-C.I.O. Event

Killer mice are driving island's rare birds to extinction

7/25/05 McCarthy, Independent, Killer mice are driving island's rare birds to extinction

Blacks Pin Hope on DNA to Fill Slavery's Gaps in Family Trees

7/25/05 Harmon, NYT, Blacks Pin Hope on DNA to Fill Slavery's Gaps in Family Trees

Sunnis to End Iraq Charter Boycott

7/25/05 Wong, NYT, Sunnis to End Iraq Charter Boycott

What Bush Doesn't Know

7/25/05 Herbert, NYT, What Bush Doesn't Know

Congressional Negotiators Are Nearing Agreement on Broad Energy Measure

7/25/05 Hulse, NYT, Congressional Negotiators Are Nearing Agreement on Broad Energy Measure

Roberts Listed in Federalist Society '97-98 Directory

7/25/05 Lane, Wa. Post, Roberts Listed in Federalist Society '97-98 Directory

Five Black Teens Are Charged In Racially Motivated Assault

7/25/05 AP, Five Black Teens Are Charged In Racially Motivated Assault

Mystery China bug toll reaches 17

7/25/05 BBC, Mystery China bug toll reaches 17

Arroyo urges constitution change

7/25/05 BBC, Arroyo urges constitution change

US accepts Polish plans to exit Iraq

7/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, US accepts Polish plans to exit Iraq

Too hot for comfort: heat wave sizzles US

7/25/05 Bagnato, CSM, Too hot for comfort: heat wave sizzles US

6 in 10 Americans believe WW3 probable

7/25/05 AP, 6 in 10 Americans believe WW3 probable

Licensed to Ill

7/25/05 Plummer, MoJo, Licensed to Ill

Saddam asks to meet ex-US official

7/25/05 Janabi, Al Jazeera.net, Saddam asks to meet ex-US official

July 26, 2005

Wal-Mart Deploys Solar, Wind, Sustainable Design

7/26/05 Broehl, RenewableEnergyAccess, Wal-Mart Deploys Solar, Wind, Sustainable Design

Lovable young men with bright futures

7/26/05 Guardian, Lovable young men with bright futures

BP profits soar to nearly £6 billion

7/26/05 Evans, Independent, BP profits soar to nearly £6 billion

As Recruiting Suffers, Military Reins In Abuses at Boot Camp

7/26/05 Eckholm, NYT, As Recruiting Suffers, Military Reins In Abuses at Boot Camp

U.S. Pushes Anti-Terrorism in Africa

7/26/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, U.S. Pushes Anti-Terrorism in Africa

Once Health Regulators, Now Partners

7/26/05 Gaul, Wa. Post, Once Health Regulators, Now Partners

China names fatal Sichuan illness

7/26/05 BBC, China names fatal Sichuan illness

Unocal Reveals Portrait of Negotiations

7/26/05 White, Wa. Post, Unocal Reveals Portrait of Negotiations

US can keep Kyrgyzstan air base

7/26/05 BBC, US can keep Kyrgyzstan air base

The changing face of poverty

7/26/05 Knight, BBC, The changing face of poverty

Newspaper reveals Iraq charter draft

7/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Newspaper reveals Iraq charter draft

Angry Afghans confront US forces

7/26/05 BBC, Angry Afghans confront US forces

Illegal entry by non-Mexicans rises

7/26/05 Axtman, CSM, Illegal entry by non-Mexicans rises

Dozens killed in Afghanistan fighting

7/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Dozens killed in Afghanistan fighting

Egypt rules out Pakistanis involvement in bombings

7/26/05 Al Jazeera.com, Egypt rules out Pakistanis involvement in bombings

The US Navy...Made in China - China-Mart Takes Over

7/25/05 Roberts, CounterPunch, The US Navy...Made in China - China-Mart Takes Over

Iran-Contra redux: Bush White House ran "off-the-books" covert operation for Iraq elections

7/26/05 Martin, WSWS, Iran-Contra redux: Bush White House ran "off-the-books" covert operation for Iraq elections

Ahmad Chalabi emerges, once again, as powerful leader

7/26/05 Allam, KnightRidder, Ahmad Chalabi emerges, once again, as powerful leader

"In all likelihood, events are now set to run their course"

7/26/05 Roberts, Energy Buletin, "In all likelihood, events are now set to run their course"

July 27, 2005

Iraq: New Constitution Prevents Citizenship for Jews, Says MP

7/27/05 adnkronos, Iraq: New Constitution Prevents Citizenship for Jews, Says MP

Airwaves Off-Limits to New Propaganda Tsar

7/27/05 Fisher, IPS, Airwaves Off-Limits to New Propaganda Tsar

100 killed as monsoon hits India

7/27/05 Sturke, Guardian, 100 killed as monsoon hits India

Iraqi PM urges speedy withdrawal of US troops

7/27/05 Guardian, Iraqi PM urges speedy withdrawal of US troops

Alien invaders

7/27/05 McCarthy, Independent, Alien invaders

In Surprise Visit to Baghdad, Rumsfeld Prods Iraqi Leaders

7/27/05 Schmitt, NYT, In Surprise Visit to Baghdad, Rumsfeld Prods Iraqi Leaders

Don't attempt to undermine new anti-terror laws, Blair tells judges

7/27/05 Morris & Brown, Indpendnent, Don't attempt to undermine new anti-terror laws, Blair tells judges

War - what is it good for?

7/27/05 White, Independent, War - what is it good for?

Plan to Shift Army Units Is Complete, Officials Say

7/27/05 Shanker, NYT, Plan to Shift Army Units Is Complete, Officials Say

Is There an Extra Ingredient in Nonstick Pans?

7/27/05 Burros, NYT, Is There an Extra Ingredient in Nonstick Pans?

Uzbek Refugees Are Forced To Wait Out Diplomatic Storm

7/27/05 Vick, Wa. Post, Uzbek Refugees Are Forced To Wait Out Diplomatic Storm

Negotiators Agree on Tax Breaks in Energy Bill

7/27/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Negotiators Agree on Tax Breaks in Energy Bill

Abu Ghraib Dog Tactics Came From Guantanamo

7/27/05 White, Wa. Post, Abu Ghraib Dog Tactics Came From Guantanamo

Iran says will resume key atomic work despite EU

7/27/05 Reuters, Iran says will resume key atomic work despite EU

We Are the Web

7/27/05 Kelly, Wired, We Are the Web

Wiping Apple Off the Map

7/27/05 AP, Wiping Apple Off the Map

Fire breaks out on Indian oil rig

7/27/05 BBC, Fire breaks out on Indian oil rig

New climate plan 'to rival Kyoto'

7/27/05 Black, BBC, New climate plan 'to rival Kyoto'

Stitch by stitch, Bosnian women improve their lives

7/27/05 Brickler, CSM, Stitch by stitch, Bosnian women improve their lives

Iraq, Afghan wars exceed $700 billion in costs

7/27/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iraq, Afghan wars exceed $700 billion in costs

Bin Laden Brothers Tip-Off Two NASA Research Scientists In 1987 About U.S. Government

7/27/05 Sysmanski, GNM, Bin Laden Brothers Tip-Off Two NASA Research Scientists In 1987 About U.S. Government

U.S. taxpayer footing Israel’s Gaza withdrawal bill

7/27/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. taxpayer footing Israel’s Gaza withdrawal bill

"We Regard Falluja As a Large Prison"

7/27/05 Enders, MoJo, "We Regard Falluja As a Large Prison"

Report: MI5 recruited al-Qaida leader

7/27/05 UPI, Report: MI5 recruited al-Qaida leader

Florida Declared to Be Louisiana Long Enough to Drill for Oil

7/27/05 Pensito Review, Florida Declared to Be Louisiana Long Enough to Drill for Oil

Rove Gets a Raise!

7/27/05 CongressDaily, Rove Gets a Raise!

July 28, 2005

Pigmentation and Empire - The Emerging Skin-Whitening Industry

7/28/05 Mire, CounterPunch, Pigmentation and Empire - The Emerging Skin-Whitening Industry

Guardsman: CIA beat Iraqis with hammer handles

7/28/05 Denver Post, Guardsman: CIA beat Iraqis with hammer handles

Record Rains Kill More Than 500 in India

7/12/05 Badam, AP, Record Rains Kill More Than 500 in India

CIA Tries to Bury Truth on bin Laden Escape

7/28/05 Schrader, CHB, CIA Tries to Bury Truth on bin Laden Escape

Soldier Who Refused Second Iraq Tour Charged With Desertion

7/28/05 Bynum, CHB, Soldier Who Refused Second Iraq Tour Charged With Desertion

ODOT's Peak at the Future

7/28/05 Chen, Willamette Week, ODOT's Peak at the Future

House Passes Free-Trade Agreement in Tight Vote

7/28/05 Klein, Boston Globe, House Passes Free-Trade Agreement in Tight Vote

US announces plan to cut Iraqi troop deployment after election

7/28/05 Cockburn, Independent, US announces plan to cut Iraqi troop deployment after election

Britain May Be Left to Hold the Fort in Afghanistan

7/27/05 Tisdall, Guardian, Britain May Be Left to Hold the Fort in Afghanistan

US in plan to bypass Kyoto protocol

7/28/05 Brown & Wilson, US in plan to bypass Kyoto protocol

US joins clean technology partnership

7/28/05 AP, US joins clean technology partnership

Shell reports £1.3m-an-hour profits

7/28/05 Winning, Independent, Shell reports £1.3m-an-hour profits

The 'war on terror' slips out of Bush vocabulary

7/28/05 Cornwell, Independent, The 'war on terror' slips out of Bush vocabulary

Chinese intervene to halt rise in the value of yuan

7/28/05 Thorton, Independent, Chinese intervene to halt rise in the value of yuan

U.S. Muslim Scholars To Forbid Terrorism

7/28/05 Murphy, Wa. Post, U.S. Muslim Scholars To Forbid Terrorism

NASA Suspending Shuttle Program Over Foam Debris

7/28/05 Schwartz, NYT, NASA Suspending Shuttle Program Over Foam Debris

F.B.I.'s Translation Backlog Grows

7/28/05 Lichtblau, NYT, F.B.I.'s Translation Backlog Grows

Energy Tax Breaks Total $14.5 Billion

7/28/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Energy Tax Breaks Total $14.5 Billion

Japanese develop 'female' android

7/28/05 Whitehouse, BBC, Japanese develop 'female' android

W Africa is new Latam drugs hub

7/28/05 BBC, W Africa is new Latam drugs hub

US agrees climate deal with Asia

7/28/05 BBC, US agrees climate deal with Asia

Baathist purge may stall Hussein trial

7/28/05 MacDonald, CSM, Baathist purge may stall Hussein trial

Five-year negotiations lead to modest energy bill

7/28/05 Knickerbocker, CSM, Five-year negotiations lead to modest energy bill

Boston takes aim at racial disparities in healthcare

7/28/05 Miller, CSM, Boston takes aim at racial disparities in healthcare

Qatar aligns with Israel, strips 15,000 Qataris of citizenship

7/28/05 Santosh, Al Jazeera.com, Qatar aligns with Israel, strips 15,000 Qataris of citizenship

Israel plans massive incursion into Gaza during pullout

7/28/05 Al Jazeera.com, Israel plans massive incursion into Gaza during pullout

July 29, 2005

India floods death toll nears 700

7/29/05 Sturcke, Guardian, India floods death toll nears 700

Lloyds issues loans warning as it reveals profits rise

7/29/05 Tran, Guardian, Lloyds issues loans warning as it reveals profits rise

Sending a Latino to do America's Job

7/29/05 Acevedo, CHB, Sending a Latino to do America's Job

New Calls for Coalition Forces to Count Iraqi Casualties

7/29/05 Aslam, OneWorld, New Calls for Coalition Forces to Count Iraqi Casualties

Group Slams the "Iron Triangle" of US Food Aid

7/29/05 Lobe, IPS, Group Slams the "Iron Triangle" of US Food Aid

Up to half of ocean species lost to overfishing

7/29/05 Connor, Independent, Up to half of ocean species lost to overfishing

Muslim fears grow over dramatic rise in violence, arson and verbal abuse against Asians since bombings

7/29/05 Kirby, Independent, Muslim fears grow over dramatic rise in violence, arson and verbal abuse against Asians since bombings

In Jordanian Case, Hints of Iraq Jihad Networks

7/29/05 Galnz, NYT, In Jordanian Case, Hints of Iraq Jihad Networks

The 5-Minute Briefing: America's 'Kyoto' pact with Asia

7/29/05 McCarthy, Independent, The 5-Minute Briefing: America's 'Kyoto' pact with Asia

Peacekeepers accused after killings in Haiti

7/29/05 Buncombe, Independent, Peacekeepers accused after killings in Haiti

Security Costs Slow Iraq Reconstruction

7/29/05 Merle & Witte, Wa. Post, Security Costs Slow Iraq Reconstruction

Oceans Have Fewer Kinds Of Fish

7/29/05 Eilperin, Wa.Post, Oceans Have Fewer Kinds Of Fish

Beach Pollution Advisories Up, Study Finds

7/29/05 Williamson, Wa. Post, Beach Pollution Advisories Up, Study Finds

'Many troops' to block Gaza plan

7/29/05 BBC, 'Many troops' to block Gaza plan

India monsoon deaths rise to 800

7/29/05 BBC, India monsoon deaths rise to 800

US soldier jailed for avoiding Iraq duty

7/29/05 Al Jazeera.net, US soldier jailed for avoiding Iraq duty

MI5 links bomb attacks to Iraq war

7/29/05 Henderson, Al Jazeera.net, MI5 links bomb attacks to Iraq war

Senate Clears Emergency Veterans Budget

7/29/05 AP, Senate Clears Emergency Veterans Budget

The Bush Who Seems to be in All the Right Places - Marvelous Marvin

7/29/05 Lindorff, CounterPunch, The Bush Who Seems to be in All the Right Places - Marvelous Marvin

Bad for the Budget, Bad for Consumers, Bad for the Environment - The Bad News About the Energy Bill

7/29/05 Feingold, CounterPunch, Bad for the Budget, Bad for Consumers, Bad for the Environment - The Bad News About the Energy Bill

July 30, 2005

Stay calm, the government says, in a mad panic itself

7/30/05 Guardian, Stay calm, the government says, in a mad panic itself

Freak wind leaves locals with a sense of sheer disbelief

7/30/05 Ward, Guardian, Freak wind leaves locals with a sense of sheer disbelief

Inquiry starts after police row over use of Taser

7/30/05 Kirby, Independent, Inquiry starts after police row over use of Taser

World's most powerful women: the list in full

7/30/05 Independent, World's most powerful women: the list in full

Russian fury over US television interview with Chechen warlord

7/30/05 Osborn, Independent, Russian fury over US television interview with Chechen warlord

South Africa uses apartheid laws to evict thousands for World Cup

7/30/05 Selva, Independent, South Africa uses apartheid laws to evict thousands for World Cup

The Iraq war returns to US living rooms, as a television drama

7/30/05 Gumbel, Independent, The Iraq war returns to US living rooms, as a television drama

Crops vs craps row pits farmers against Las Vegas

7/30/05 Usborne, Independent, Crops vs craps row pits farmers against Las Vegas

New rules for US agencies aim to prevent another WMD fiasco

7/30/05 Cornwell, Independent, New rules for US agencies aim to prevent another WMD fiasco

Senate Makes Permanent Nearly All Provisions of Patriot Act, With a Few Restrictions

7/30/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Senate Makes Permanent Nearly All Provisions of Patriot Act, With a Few Restrictions

Third Union Is Leaving A.F.L.-C.I.O.

7/30/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Third Union Is Leaving A.F.L.-C.I.O.

U.S. Evicted From Air Base In Uzbekistan

7/30/05 Wright & Tyson, Wa. Post, U.S. Evicted From Air Base In Uzbekistan

Senate Approves Partial Renewal of Patriot Act

7/30/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Senate Approves Partial Renewal of Patriot Act

Energy Bill Raises Fears About Pollution, Fraud

7/30/05 Grunwald & Eilperin, Wa. Post, Energy Bill Raises Fears About Pollution, Fraud

U.N. Report Details Rampant Sexual Violence in Darfur

7/30/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.N. Report Details Rampant Sexual Violence in Darfur

Pay Lags Behind Inflation

7/30/05 Henderson, Wa. Post, Pay Lags Behind Inflation

Niger's people living on the edge

7/30/05 Loyn, BBC, Niger's people living on the edge

Advancis Cuts Jobs, Will Stick With Drug

7/30/05 Rosenwald, Wa. Post, Advancis Cuts Jobs, Will Stick With Drug

US shuts Mexican border consulate

7/30/05 BBC, US shuts Mexican border consulate

US oil firm returns to Libya

7/30/05 Al Jazeera.net, US oil firm returns to Libya

Oppression Breeds Violence - America's Huge Racist Inventory

7/29/05 Chesnut, CounterPunch, Oppression Breeds Violence - America's Huge Racist Inventory

'Doomsday' plan approved for House

7/30/05 Cowens, Reuters, 'Doomsday' plan approved for House

July 31, 2005

Boycott Mania: As Business Ethics Fall, Consumer Activism Rises

7/31/05 Glickman, Boston Globe, Boycott Mania: As Business Ethics Fall, Consumer Activism Rises

Carter Criticizes Iraq War, Detentions at Guantanamo

7/31/05 Vinograd, AP, Carter Criticizes Iraq War, Detentions at Guantanamo

Terror suspect gives first account of London attack

7/31/05 Thompson et al, Guardian, Terror suspect gives first account of London attack

Black youngster is murdered by axe gang in 'vicious' race attack

7/31/05 Carrell, Independent, Black youngster is murdered by axe gang in 'vicious' race attack

Extraordinary admission to interrogators by London bomb suspect

7/31/05 Elliott, Independent, Extraordinary admission to interrogators by London bomb suspect

The mindset of terror: The chilling truth revealed by bombers' psychological profiles

7/31/05 Goodchild, Independent, The mindset of terror: The chilling truth revealed by bombers' psychological profiles

World Not Set To Deal With Flu

7/31/05 Brown, Wa. Post, World Not Set To Deal With Flu

US presses IRA over foreign operations

7/31/05 Mckittrick, Independent, US presses IRA over foreign operations

Meet Xena, the first new planet to be found in our solar system since Pluto

7/31/05 Independent, Meet Xena, the first new planet to be found in our solar system since Pluto

World's clocks to be adjusted by one second

7/31/05 Independent, World's clocks to be adjusted by one second

Japan stockpiles plutonium as threat of nuclear escalation spreads across Asia

7/31/05 McNeil, Independent, Japan stockpiles plutonium as threat of nuclear escalation spreads across Asia

Bride-trafficking grows as China's population of single men soars

7/31/05 Elmer, Independent, Bride-trafficking grows as China's population of single men soars

Iraqi abuses prompt limits to military power in inquiries

7/31/05 Carrell, Independent, Iraqi abuses prompt limits to military power in inquiries

A New Hope for Dreams Suspended by Segregation

7/31/05 Janofsky, NYT, A New Hope for Dreams Suspended by Segregation

Iraq Constitution Team Considers Seeking a Delay

7/31/05 Reuters, Iraq Constitution Team Considers Seeking a Delay

Why Bill Gates Wants 3,000 New Patents

7/31/05 Stross, NYT, Why Bill Gates Wants 3,000 New Patents

Astronomers detect '10th planet'

7/31/05 Whitehouse, BBC, Astronomers detect '10th planet'

Study: Few Blacks Seen on Talk Shows

7/31/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Study: Few Blacks Seen on Talk Shows

UK warns Iran over nuclear plans

7/31/05 BBC, UK warns Iran over nuclear plans

Rains return to devastated Mumbai

7/31/05 BBC, Rains return to devastated Mumbai

Lost Nuclear Warheads from a B-52 Now in Iran?

7/31/05 Cockburn, CounterPunch, Lost Nuclear Warheads from a B-52 Now in Iran?

Iraqi officials consider rationing fuel

7/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraqi officials consider rationing fuel

Economics and the Race Divide in a Southern City - From Woolworth to Wal-Mart

7/31/05 Green, CounterPunch, Economics and the Race Divide in a Southern City - From Woolworth to Wal-Mart

5,000 US Troops Have Gone AWOL

7/31/05 Cockburn, CounterPunch, 5,000 US Troops Have Gone AWOL

The world has turned away - but Darfur's misery goes on

7/31/05 Ferguson, Guardian, The world has turned away - but Darfur's misery goes on

Bush Administration Suppresses Peak Oil Study - Where is the Hirsch Report?

7/31/05 Heinberg, CounterPunch, Bush Administration Suppresses Peak Oil Study - Where is the Hirsch Report?

Law failing rape victims, says QC

7/31/05 Hinsliff, Guardian, Law failing rape victims, says QC

Conspiracy: Govt Criminal Elite Plot Global Coup

7/31/05 GNM, Conspiracy: Govt Criminal Elite Plot Global Coup

FBI Confiscates Personal Property Of Former U.S. Army Corporal Who Blew Whistle On 1976 Government funded "Perfect Terrorist Plan" To Topple Twin Towers

7/31/05 Syzmanski, Arctic Beacon, FBI Confiscates Personal Property Of Former U.S. Army Corporal Who Blew Whistle On 1976 Government funded "Perfect Terrorist Plan" To Topple Twin Towers

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