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August 1, 2005

Leaked E-Mails Say Guantanamo Trials Rigged

8/01/05 Sales, ABC, Leaked E-Mails Say Guantanamo Trials Rigged

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:03 AM |

Global Warming Making Hurricanes Stronger

8/01/05 Verrengia, AP, Global Warming Making Hurricanes Stronger

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:20 AM |

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Dies in Riyadh

8/01/05 AP, Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Dies in Riyadh

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:21 AM |

Sudanese VP Killed in Aircraft Crash

8/01/05 AP, Sudanese VP Killed in Aircraft Crash

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:21 AM |

Plenty of food - yet the poor are starving

8/01/05 Vasagar, Guardian, Plenty of food - yet the poor are starving

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:25 AM |

Fruits of global warming

8/01/05 McCarthey, Independent, Fruits of global warming

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:43 AM |

Uzbekistan told US to close down airbase 'after gas deal with Russia' and get out

8/01/05 Osborn, Independent, Uzbekistan told US to close down airbase 'after gas deal with Russia' and get out

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:43 AM |

Can This Fruit Be Saved?

8/01/05 Koeppel, Popular Science, Can This Fruit Be Saved?

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:46 AM |

A Chinese City's Rage At the Rich And Powerful

8/01/05 Cody, Wa. Post, A Chinese City's Rage At the Rich And Powerful

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:46 AM |

British Authorities impose "free speech zones"

8/01/05 BBC, British Authorities impose "free speech zones"

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:47 AM |

Bombs Away?

8/01/05 Macella, Popular Science, Bombs Away? Scientists cast doubt over the Pentagon's plan to build a new nuclear bunker buster

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:48 AM |

How Earth-Scale Engineering Can Save the Planet

8/01/05 Behar, Popular Science, How Earth-Scale Engineering Can Save the Planet

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:48 AM |

New mystery over lynching of Emmett Till 50 years ago

8/01/05 Gumbel, Independent, New mystery over lynching of Emmett Till 50 years ago

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:52 AM |

Two Prosecutors Faulted Trials for Detainees

8/01/05 Lewis, NYT, Two Prosecutors Faulted Trials for Detainees

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:53 AM |

Bible Course Becomes a Test for Public Schools in Texas

8/01/05 Blumenthal, NYT, Bible Course Becomes a Test for Public Schools in Texas

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:54 AM |

Battle Over Gay Marriage Plays Out in Indian Country

8/01/05 Romano, Wa. Post, Battle Over Gay Marriage Plays Out in Indian Country

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:55 AM |

The Space Between Battlefield and Home

8/01/05 Ruane, Wa. Post, The Space Between Battlefield and Home

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:56 AM |

Beneath Ice Shelf's Remains, Life Blossoms

8/01/05 Sowti, Wa. Post, Beneath Ice Shelf's Remains, Life Blossoms

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:56 AM |

Nailed by Higher Fuel Costs

8/01/05 Brubaker, Wa. Post, Nailed by Higher Fuel Costs

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:58 AM |

China deal 'too small' for Mugabe

8/01/05 BBC, China deal 'too small' for Mugabe

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:59 AM |

Colombia's Farc attacks intensify

8/01/05 McDermott, BBC, Colombia's Farc attacks intensify

Posted on August 1, 2005 7:59 AM |

Japan slaps trade sanctions on US

8/01/05 BBC, Japan slaps trade sanctions on US

Posted on August 1, 2005 8:00 AM |

The Name of the Great Game

8/01/05 CSM, The Name of the Great Game

Posted on August 1, 2005 8:02 AM |

Pentagon stirs tensions in foreign base shuffle

8/01/05 Sappenfield, CSM, Pentagon stirs tensions in foreign base shuffle

Posted on August 1, 2005 8:02 AM |

As planet warms, storms grow stronger

8/01/05 Spotts, CSM, As planet warms, storms grow stronger

Posted on August 1, 2005 8:02 AM |

Sudan VP Garang killed in helicopter crash

8/01/05 Al Jazeera.com, Sudan VP Garang killed in helicopter crash

Posted on August 1, 2005 8:04 AM |

Too Much of Nothing

8/01/05 Athansiou, FPIF, Too Much of Nothing - Bush and Global Warming

Posted on August 1, 2005 5:25 PM |

August 2, 2005

DNA Test Frees Man Nearly 2 Decades Later

8/02/05 Santanam, AP, DNA Test Frees Man Nearly 2 Decades Later

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:02 AM |

While Senate Stalled on Bolton, Bush's U.N. Plans Advanced

8/02/05 Weisman, NYT, While Senate Stalled on Bolton, Bush's U.N. Plans Advanced

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:03 AM |

Bush Endorses Teaching 'Intelligent Design' Theory in Schools

8/02/05 Hutchins, Knight Ridder, Bush Endorses Teaching 'Intelligent Design' Theory in Schools

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:07 AM |

Questions Linger as Bush Pushes India Nuclear Deal

8/02/05 Giacomo, Reuters, Questions Linger as Bush Pushes India Nuclear Deal

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:07 AM |

The Peak Oil Crisis: A Mid-Summer Review

8/02/05 Whipple, Falls Church, The Peak Oil Crisis: A Mid-Summer Review

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:21 AM |

Suspect's tale of travel and torture

8/02/05 Gray & Cobian, Guardian, Suspect's tale of travel and torture ... Benyam Mohammed's statement 'One of them made cuts in my penis. I was in agony'

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:22 AM |

Chinese Company Withdraws Bid to Acquire Oil Firm in California

8/02/05 Barboza, NYT, Chinese Company Withdraws Bid to Acquire Oil Firm in California

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:25 AM |

The (nuclear) treaty wreckers

8/02/05 Monbiot, Guardian, The (nuclear) treaty wreckers

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:29 AM |

Iran Says It Will Break U.N. Seals Placed at a Nuclear Plant

8/02/05 Faith, NYT, Iran Says It Will Break U.N. Seals Placed at a Nuclear Plant

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:30 AM |

Bush Administration Will Ask China to Agree to Broad Limits on Clothing Exports

8/02/05 Andrews, NYT, Bush Administration Will Ask China to Agree to Broad Limits on Clothing Exports

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:33 AM |

First-Class Fast Lane

8/02/05 Goo, Wa. Post, First-Class Fast Lane

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:34 AM |

Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb

8/02/05 Linzer, Wa. Post, Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:34 AM |

Pentagon Rejects Use Of Anonymous Quotes

8/02/05 AP, Pentagon Rejects Use Of Anonymous Quotes

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:36 AM |

Sioux Want to Clear Land of Bombs

8/02/05 Walker, AP, Sioux Want to Clear Land of Bombs

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:36 AM |

Israeli 'helped suicide bomber'

8/02/05 BBC, Israeli 'helped suicide bomber'

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:38 AM |

'Eternal planes' to watch over us

8/02/05 Twist, BBC, 'Eternal planes' to watch over us

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:39 AM |

Riyadh to stick to oil policy

8/02/05 Al Jazeera.net, Riyadh to stick to oil policy

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:40 AM |

Cheney Plan Calls for U.S. to Nuke Iran

8/02/05 Szymanski, Am. Free Press, Cheney Plan Calls for U.S. to Nuke Iran

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:43 AM |

New energy probe may harm sea life

8/02/05 Clayton, CSM, New energy probe may harm sea life

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:43 AM |

US, Israel working to mend rifts

8/02/05 Reagan, CSM, US, Israel working to mend rifts

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:45 AM |

Iraq child prisoners abused by U.S. forces – Report

8/02/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iraq child prisoners abused by U.S. forces – Report

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:48 AM |

Attack on Iran: Pre-emptive Nuclear War

8/02/05 Giraldi, CRG, Attack on Iran: Pre-emptive Nuclear War

Posted on August 2, 2005 4:59 PM |

China faces growing land disputes

8/02/05 Griffiths, BBC, China faces growing land disputes

Posted on August 2, 2005 10:12 PM |

August 3, 2005

Reactors & Racism

8/03/05 Mangano, Nation, Reactors & Racism

Posted on August 3, 2005 6:10 AM |

Race-hate crimes surge after bombs

8/03/05 Brown & Morris, Independent, Race-hate crimes surge after bombs

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:07 AM |

Meet the four-legged threat to the US environment

8/03/05 Gumbel, Independent, Meet the four-legged threat to the US environment

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:20 AM |

South Africa reveals plan to seize white farmers' land

8/03/05 Peta, Independent, South Africa reveals plan to seize white farmers' land

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:20 AM |

The tiny pest that threatens to gobble up the Big Easy

8/03/05 Buncombe, Independent, The tiny pest that threatens to gobble up the Big Easy

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:21 AM |

Documents Tell of Brutal Improvisation by GIs

8/03/05 White, Wa. Post, Documents Tell of Brutal Improvisation by GIs

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:24 AM |

US campaign forces Chinese to abandon $18.5bn bid for Unocal

8/03/05 Griffiths, Independent, US campaign forces Chinese to abandon $18.5bn bid for Unocal

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:24 AM |

China Retreats Now, but It Will Be Back

8/03/05 Bradsher, NYT, China Retreats Now, but It Will Be Back

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:25 AM |

Drug Makers to Police Consumer Campaigns

8/03/05 Saul, NYT, Drug Makers to Police Consumer Campaigns

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:25 AM |

Before the War, CIA Reportedly Trained a Team of Iraqis to Aid U.S.

8/03/05 Priest & White, Wa. Post, Before the War, CIA Reportedly Trained a Team of Iraqis to Aid U.S.

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:26 AM |

Detainee Alleges Abuse En Route to Guantanamo

8/03/05 Sullivan, Wa. Post, Detainee Alleges Abuse En Route to Guantanamo

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:29 AM |

FBI Flight Plans Hit Turbulence

8/03/05 Poulsen, Wired, FBI Flight Plans Hit Turbulence

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:30 AM |

National Oil Firms Take Bigger Role

8/03/05 Blum, Wa. Post, National Oil Firms Take Bigger Role

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:30 AM |

Gangs rampage in Sudan's capital

8/03/05 BBC, Gangs rampage in Sudan's capital

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:33 AM |

Organic farms 'best for wildlife'

8/03/05 BBC, Organic farms 'best for wildlife'

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:34 AM |

Iran hardliner becomes president

8/03/05 BBC, Iran hardliner becomes president

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:34 AM |

Reliance plans huge oil expansion

8/03/05 BBC, Reliance plans huge oil expansion

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:34 AM |

Oil price heads back above $62

8/03/05 BBC, Oil price heads back above $62

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:36 AM |

China, Russia to launch 1st joint military exercises

8/02/05 ChinaView, China, Russia to launch 1st joint military exercises

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:37 AM |

Mauritanian army deploys in capital

8/03/05 Al Jazeera.net, Mauritanian army deploys in capital

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:37 AM |

Report Says U.S. Held Two Yemeni Prisoners in Secret Underground Jail

8/03/05 Faul, AP, Report Says U.S. Held Two Yemeni Prisoners in Secret Underground Jail

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:41 PM |

Vehicle Targeted in Iraq Attack on Marines Is Better Suited for Beach Landings

8/03/05 Jelinek, AP, Vehicle Targeted in Iraq Attack on Marines Is Better Suited for Beach Landings

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:41 PM |

U.S. Official Accuses Venezuela of Supporting Colombian Rebels

8/03/05 Gedda, AP, U.S. Official Accuses Venezuela of Supporting Colombian Rebels

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:43 PM |

Tropical Storm Harvey grows, aims at Bermuda

8/03/05 Reuters, Tropical Storm Harvey grows, aims at Bermuda

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:54 PM |

Bombing Mastermind Aswat Works for MI-6

8/03/05 Nimmo, CRG, Bombing Mastermind Aswat Works for MI-6

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:57 PM |

Military Offers Peace Corps Duty to Aid Recruiting Effort

8/03/05 Cooperman, San Fran Chron, Military Offers Peace Corps Duty to Aid Recruiting Effort

Posted on August 3, 2005 4:57 PM |

Nigerians say Chevron attacked 2 villages

8/03/05 Ackerman, Mercury News, Nigerians say Chevron attacked 2 villages

Posted on August 3, 2005 5:04 PM |

Mauritanian Army Takes Power

8/03/05 VOA, Mauritanian Army Takes Power

Posted on August 3, 2005 5:25 PM |

August 4, 2005

Shuttle Commander Sees Wide Environmental Damage

8/04/05 Franks, Reuters, Shuttle Commander Sees Wide Environmental Damage

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:51 AM |

Paraguay: U.S. Military Presence Stirs Speculation

8/04/05 Sciscioli, IPS, Paraguay: U.S. Military Presence Stirs Speculation

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:56 AM |

The Twilight Era of Petroleum

8/04/05 Klare, MoJo, The Twilight Era of Petroleum

Posted on August 4, 2005 6:02 AM |

US military to increase domestic surveillance

8/04/05 Regan, CSM, US military to increase domestic surveillance

Posted on August 4, 2005 6:18 AM |

The N.E.D's Latest Front Group - Inside Bush's "World Movement for Democracy

8/04/05 Barry, CounterPunch, The N.E.D's Latest Front Group - Inside Bush's "World Movement for Democracy"

Posted on August 4, 2005 6:19 AM |

China's nuclear might under US scrutiny after Taiwan threat

8/04/05 AFP, (SpaceWar) China's nuclear might under US scrutiny after Taiwan threat

Posted on August 4, 2005 6:24 AM |

US dishes out arms to South Asian rivals

8/04/05 Kapisthalam, Asia Times, US dishes out arms to South Asian rivals

Posted on August 4, 2005 4:43 PM |

Yuan hits 4th straight high

8/04/05 Asia Times, Yuan hits 4th straight high

Posted on August 4, 2005 4:48 PM |

Stakes raised in nuclear poker

8/04/05 Bidwai, Asia Times, Stakes raised in nuclear poker

Posted on August 4, 2005 4:48 PM |

Waiting for a tsunami - U.S. Economy

8/04/05 Wakefield, Asia Times, Waiting for a tsunami - U.S. economy

Posted on August 4, 2005 4:51 PM |

Ice shelf collapse was biggest for 10,000 years

8/04/05 Connor, Independent, Ice shelf collapse was biggest for 10,000 years

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:27 PM |

Benefits of national identity cards were oversold, admits minister

8/04/05 Woolf, Independent, Benefits of national identity cards were oversold, admits minister

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:27 PM |

A deadly belief is reborn: Beyond life, beyond death

8/04/05 Vidisha, Independent, A deadly belief is reborn: Beyond life, beyond death

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:35 PM |

The first cloned dog comes with a health warning

8/04/05 Connor, Independent, The first cloned dog comes with a health warning

Posted on August 4, 2005 5:35 PM |

August 5, 2005

CNN Suspends Bombastic Novak for Cussing, Walking Off Show

8/05/05 CHB, CNN Suspends Bombastic Novak for Cussing, Walking Off Show

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:26 AM |

Rewriting History - Japan & The Bomb

8/05/05 Gay, CHB, Rewriting History - Japan & The Bomb

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:26 AM |

Military Planners Tell Bush Iraq War 'Cannot be Won'

8/05/05 CHB, Military Planners Tell Bush Iraq War 'Cannot be Won'

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:26 AM |

Tracking the Stuff That Bombs Are Made Of

8/05/05 Brosnan, CHB, Tracking the Stuff That Bombs Are Made Of

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:50 AM |

ID cards may create health underclass, MPs say

8/05/05 Woolf, Independent, ID cards may create health underclass, MPs say

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:51 AM |

A Bursting Bubble

8/05/05 McFeatters, CHB, A Bursting Bubble

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:51 AM |

Death in the sun

8/05/05 Glaister, Guardian, Death in the sun

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:57 AM |

River tests expose cocaine use

8/05/05 Radford, Guardian, River tests expose cocaine use

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:59 AM |

Nit combs four times more effective than head lice lotions, study says

8/05/05 Frith, Independent, Nit combs four times more effective than head lice lotions, study says

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:59 AM |

Fires rage as Portugal suffers its worst drought for 60 years

8/05/05 Davies, Independent, Fires rage as Portugal suffers its worst drought for 60 years

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:01 AM |

The world's biggest wave... and nine other natural extremes

8/05/05 Connor, Independent, The world's biggest wave... and nine other natural extremes

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:03 AM |

Never again? How the war in Iraq spurred a new nuclear arms race

8/05/05 Penketh, Independent, Never again? How the war in Iraq spurred a new nuclear arms race

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:05 AM |

Pollution Trial of U.S. Company Opens in Indonesia

8/05/05 Perlez, NYT, Pollution Trial of U.S. Company Opens in Indonesia

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:08 AM |

Niger's Anguish Is Reflected in Its Dying Children

8/05/05 Wines, NYT, Niger's Anguish Is Reflected in Its Dying Children

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:08 AM |

Britain to Institute New Deportation Measures

8/05/05 AP, Britain to Institute New Deportation Measures

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:08 AM |

Afghanistan Agrees To Accept Detainees

8/05/05 White & Wright, Wa. Post, Afghanistan Agrees To Accept Detainees

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:10 AM |

Pentagon Web Site Bans Politics

8/05/05 McMillan & Specht, Wa. Post, Pentagon Web Site Bans Politics

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:13 AM |

One 'cure all' flu jab for life

8/05/05 BBC, One 'cure all' flu jab for life

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:14 AM |

Hunger fears for Burmese children

8/05/05 Head, BBC, Hunger fears for Burmese children

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:15 AM |

US military sends scientists to film school

8/05/05 Wilson, Guardian, US military sends scientists to film school

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:16 AM |

Hatred against Muslims soars in UK

8/05/05 Al Jazeera.net, Hatred against Muslims soars in UK

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:17 AM |

Oil Prices Near $62 a Barrel on Fears of U.S. Gasoline Supply Shortage

8/05/05 Balazs, AP, Oil Prices Near $62 a Barrel on Fears of U.S. Gasoline Supply Shortage

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:25 AM |

U.S. Military Launches Attacks in Western Iraq in Bid to Disrupt Insurgents

8/05/05 Tran, AP, U.S. Military Launches Attacks in Western Iraq in Bid to Disrupt Insurgents

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:28 AM |

The Hiroshima Cover-Up

8/05/05 Goodman & Goodman, MoJo, The Hiroshima Cover-Up

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:52 AM |

Wanted: Minority Game Programmers

8/05/05 AP, Wanted: Minority Game Programmers

Posted on August 5, 2005 7:18 AM |

Blair unveils new security measures for Britain

8/05/05 Regan, CSM, Blair unveils new security measures for Britain

Posted on August 5, 2005 7:28 AM |

Montana Supreme Court justice warns Orwell's 1984 has arrived

8/05/05 ParaPolitics, Montana Supreme Court justice warns Orwell's 1984 has arrived

Posted on August 5, 2005 7:34 AM |

August 6, 2005

Basic questions about bases

8/06/05 Fahim, Asia Times, Basic questions about bases

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:22 AM |

Cool-headed diplomacy

8/06/05 Wolfe, Asia Times, Cool-headed diplomacy - China & Russia

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:29 AM |

Calculated muscle-flexing

8/06/05 Balgov, Asia Times, Calculated muscle-flexing

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:31 AM |

How the proposed new anti-terror laws would work

8/06/05 Independent, How the proposed new anti-terror laws would work

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:52 AM |

Rights laws to be overhauled as Blair says 'the game has changed'

8/06/05 Brown & Woolf, Independent, Rights laws to be overhauled as Blair says 'the game has changed'

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:52 AM |

Iran Calls E.U. Nuclear Proposal 'Unacceptable'

8/06/05 AP, Iran Calls E.U. Nuclear Proposal 'Unacceptable'

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:11 AM |

Some Bombs Used in Iraq Are Made in Iran, U.S. Says

8/06/05 Schmitt, NYT, Some Bombs Used in Iraq Are Made in Iran, U.S. Says

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:11 AM |

Why America Is More Dependent Than Ever on Saudi Arabia

8/06/05 Mouawad, NYT, Why America Is More Dependent Than Ever on Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:11 AM |

Guantanamo Detention Site Is Being Transformed, U.S. Says

8/06/05 Lewis, NYT, Guantanamo Detention Site Is Being Transformed, U.S. Says

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:13 AM |

Employers in U.S. Add 207,000 Jobs to July Payrolls

8/06/05 Porter, NYT, Employers in U.S. Add 207,000 Jobs to July Payrolls

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:14 AM |

U.S., Iraqis Begin Assault in Volatile Area

8/06/05 Finer & Sarhan, Wa. Post, U.S., Iraqis Begin Assault in Volatile Area

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:16 AM |

Use of Espionage Law in Secrets Case Troubles Analysts

8/06/05 Lichtblau & Johnson, NYT, Use of Espionage Law in Secrets Case Troubles Analysts

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:16 AM |

Prices Fuel a Rebellion

8/06/05 Pressler, Wa. Post, Prices Fuel a Rebellion

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:19 AM |

Typhoon drives million from homes

8/06/05 Sommerville, BBC, Typhoon drives million from homes

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:21 AM |

Hiroshima remembers atomic bomb

8/06/05 BBC, Hiroshima remembers atomic bomb

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:23 AM |

UK boasts world's 'priciest home'

8/06/05 BBC, UK boasts world's 'priciest home'

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:23 AM |

U.S. may deny visa for Iran’s President

8/06/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. may deny visa for Iran’s President

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:26 AM |

Madrassa expulsions 'to go ahead'

8/06/05 BBC, Madrassa expulsions 'to go ahead'

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:26 AM |

Iraq Sunnis reject federal proposal

8/06/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq Sunnis reject federal proposal

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:27 AM |

Blair vows to root out extremism

8/06/05 Wintour, Guardian, Blair vows to root out extremism

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:29 AM |

Bankruptcies hit highest level since 1960

8/06/05 Seager, Guardian, Bankruptcies hit highest level since 1960

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:34 AM |

Guardsmen Took 'Rent' From Iraqi Businesses

8/06/05 Gold, LA Times, Guardsmen Took 'Rent' From Iraqi Businesses

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:39 AM |

Suppressed Footage of Hiroshima After the Bomb to Air on Cable TV

8/06/05 Lafti, Knoght Ridder, Suppressed Footage of Hiroshima After the Bomb to Air on Cable TV

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:39 AM |

Listening System May Help Whales

8/06/05 AP, Listening System May Help Whales

Posted on August 6, 2005 8:29 AM |

August 7, 2005

Leaping to extinction: why the salmon, King of Fish, is vanishing from our rivers

8/07/05 Mole & Johnson, Leaping to extinction: why the salmon, King of Fish, is vanishing from our rivers

Posted on August 7, 2005 7:39 AM |

Stakes are High in New 'Great Game' Being Played by West in Iraq and Afghanistan

8/07/05 Royle, Sunday Herald, Stakes are High in New 'Great Game' Being Played by West in Iraq and Afghanistan

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:10 AM |

One jab and your flab melts away - but how safe is this miracle drug?

8/07/05 Davison & Veevers, Independent, One jab and your flab melts away - but how safe is this miracle drug?

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:12 AM |

Russian mini-sub and crew rescued

8/07/05 Farmer et al, Independent, Russian mini-sub and crew rescued

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:12 AM |

Hiroshima tells the 'nuclear club' to stop jeopardising the world

8/07/05 McNeill, Independent, Hiroshima tells the 'nuclear club' to stop jeopardising the world

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:17 AM |

The corporate dragons chasing success in the West

8/07/05 Webb et al, Independent, The corporate dragons chasing success in the West

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:18 AM |

Avian Flu Vaccine Called Effective in Human Testing

8/07/05 Altman, NYT, Avian Flu Vaccine Called Effective in Human Testing

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:19 AM |

Military Plans Gradual Cuts in Iraq Forces

8/07/05 Schmitt, NYT, Military Plans Gradual Cuts in Iraq Forces

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:22 AM |

A Rising Yuan Won't Lift All Boats

8/07/05 Porter, NYT, A Rising Yuan Won't Lift All Boats

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:22 AM |

Atomic Waste Mishandled, Records Show

8/07/05 Wald, NYT, Atomic Waste Mishandled, Records Show

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:24 AM |

Iran Rejects Offer to End Its Nuclear Impasse

8/07/05 Fathi, NYT, Iran Rejects Offer to End Its Nuclear Impasse

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:24 AM |

9/11 Group Says White House Has Not Provided Files

8/07/05 Shenon, NYT, 9/11 Group Says White House Has Not Provided Files

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:25 AM |

Convicted of Aiding Terrorist, Translator Prepares for Prison Cell, Still in Disbelief

8/07/05 Preston, NYT, Convicted of Aiding Terrorist, Translator Prepares for Prison Cell, Still in Disbelief

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:26 AM |

U.S. and Canada Reach Deal on Draining Lake

8/07/05 Krauss, NYT, U.S. and Canada Reach Deal on Draining Lake

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:27 AM |

Saving the World With Sunbeams

8/07/05 AP, Saving the World With Sunbeams

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:27 AM |

To Create a Vaccine, a Virus Is Tweaked, Then Replanted

8/07/05 Altman, NYT, To Create a Vaccine, a Virus Is Tweaked, Then Replanted

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:28 AM |

Alaskan people tell of climate change

8/07/05 Bissell, BBC, Alaskan people tell of climate change

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

Iraq's Kurds to insist on federalism

8/07/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq's Kurds to insist on federalism

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

Chavez says US drug agents spying

8/07/05 BBC, Chavez says US drug agents spying

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

An American in Chile Finds Conservation a Hard Slog

8/07/05 Rohter, NYT, An American in Chile Finds Conservation a Hard Slog

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

PRESIDENT INDICTED - Federal Grand Jury Digging Deep Into Bush Crimes

8/07/05 Szymanski, AmFreePress, PRESIDENT INDICTED - Federal Grand Jury Digging Deep Into Bush Crimes

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

Rebels attack Assam oil pipeline

8/07/05 BBC, Rebels attack Assam oil pipeline

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:32 AM |

Iran, Truth Tellers & the Devotees of Preemption - Timely Disclosures Can Prevent Wars

8/07/05 McGovern, CounterPunch, Iran, Truth Tellers & the Devotees of Preemption - Timely Disclosures Can Prevent Wars

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:35 AM |

Still Doing Business After All These Years? - Halliburton and Iran

8/07/05 Leopold, CounterPunch, Still Doing Business After All These Years? - Halliburton and Iran

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:37 AM |

Bush Plans to Fire Prosecuter

8/07/05 Flovvo, The Truth Seeker, Bush Plans to Fire Prosecuter

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:38 AM |

August 8, 2005

Bush Pushes Very Hot Button

8/08/05 Garofoldi, SF Chron, Bush Pushes Very Hot Button

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:08 AM |

Wildlife Moves to Stay Cool in a Warmer World

8/08/05 Doyle, Reuters, Wildlife Moves to Stay Cool in a Warmer World

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:30 AM |

More GM Contamination Found in Crops

8/08/05 Sunday Morning Herald, More GM Contamination Found in Crops

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:31 AM |

Defining Hate

8/08/05 Thompson, CHB, Defining Hate

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:54 AM |

Bush Drags Religion Into Government

8/08/05 Elsner, CHB, Bush Drags Religion Into Government

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:54 AM |

The Real Skinny

8/08/05 Hart, CHB, The Real Skinny

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:54 AM |

Highway Bill Throws $100 Million at Bike Trails

8/08/05 CHB, Highway Bill Throws $100 Million at Bike Trails

Posted on August 8, 2005 7:57 AM |

Iran resumes uranium enrichment

8/08/05 Ryan, Guardian, Iran resumes uranium enrichment

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:09 AM |

Saudi fears send oil prices soaring

8/08/05 Tran, Guardian, Saudi fears send oil prices soaring

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:12 AM |

Growers can exploit GM loophole

8/08/05 Brown, Guardian, Growers can exploit GM loophole

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:13 AM |

Fear on the roof of the world: How China haunts Tibet

8/08/05 Doyle, Independent, Fear on the roof of the world: How China haunts Tibet

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:14 AM |

Abuse Cases Open Command Issues at Army Prison

8/08/05 Golden, NYT, Abuse Cases Open Command Issues at Army Prison

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:16 AM |

That Hissing Sound

8/08/05 Krugman, NYT, That Hissing Sound

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:17 AM |

Of the Many Deaths in Iraq, One Mother's Loss Becomes a Problem for the President

8/08/05 Stevenson, NYT, Of the Many Deaths in Iraq, One Mother's Loss Becomes a Problem for the President

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:21 AM |

U.S. Seeks Extradition of Accused Militant

8/08/05 AP, U.S. Seeks Extradition of Accused Militant

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:21 AM |

The Canaries Had Their Coal Mines

8/08/05 DePalma, NYT, The Canaries Had Their Coal Mines

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:22 AM |

Melting Mountain Majesties: Warming in Austrian Alps

8/08/05 Bernstein, NYT, Melting Mountain Majesties: Warming in Austrian Alps

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:23 AM |

War Plans Drafted To Counter Terror Attacks in U.S.

8/08/05 Graham, Wa. Post, War Plans Drafted To Counter Terror Attacks in U.S.

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:25 AM |

Groups Split Over Risks to Grizzlies in Yellowstone Park

8/08/05 Harden, Wa. Post, Groups Split Over Risks to Grizzlies in Yellowstone Park

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:27 AM |

Tories criticise government 'confusion' on extremism

8/08/05 Tempest, Guardian, Tories criticise government 'confusion' on extremism

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:34 AM |

How much new US oil? Not a lot

8/08/05 Axtman, CSM, How much new US oil? Not a lot

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:34 AM |

Exclusive: Secret Memo - Send to Be Tortured

8/08/05 Newsweek, Exclusive: Secret Memo - Send to Be Tortured

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:35 AM |

Iraqi news agency launches

8/08/05 Day, Guardian, Iraqi news agency launches

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:38 AM |

August 9, 2005

U.S. Threatens to Pull Venezuela Drug War Certification

8/09/05 Feder, FTW, U.S. Threatens to Pull Venezuela Drug War Certification

Posted on August 9, 2005 6:38 AM |

When Fear Takes Over

8/09/05 Glassman, CHB, When Fear Takes Over

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:08 AM |

FCC Hires Anti-Porn Zealot

8/09/05 CHB, FCC Hires Anti-Porn Zealot

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:08 AM |

Iran 'has made 4,000 centrifuges'

8/09/05 Guardian, Iran 'has made 4,000 centrifuges'

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:34 AM |

650 years of treason law

8/09/05 Morris, Independent, 650 years of treason law

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:35 AM |

Oil hits $64 a barrel and sends petrol prices soaring

8/09/05 Seager, Guardian, Oil hits $64 a barrel and sends petrol prices soaring

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:35 AM |

How expensive oil hurts consumers

8/09/05 Roberts, Independent, How expensive oil hurts consumers

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:35 AM |

Secret remands planned for terror suspects

8/09/05 Church, Independent, Secret remands planned for terror suspects

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:36 AM |

Terror fears push oil prices to 22-year high

8/09/05 Kollewe, Independent, Terror fears push oil prices to 22-year high

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:37 AM |

Plumpy'nut: The magic potion that's saving lives in Niger

8/09/05 George, Independent, Plumpy'nut: The magic potion that's saving lives in Niger

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:38 AM |

Oil price rise puts squeeze on industry

8/09/05 Kollewe, Independent, Oil price rise puts squeeze on industry

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:42 AM |

Brit License Plates Get Chipped

8/09/05 Baard, Wired, Brit License Plates Get Chipped

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:43 AM |

Debunking the Drug War

8/09/05 Tierney, NYT, Debunking the Drug War

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:44 AM |

Bush Signs Energy Bill, Cheers Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency

8/09/05 VandeHei & Blum, Wa. Post, Bush Signs Energy Bill, Cheers Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:47 AM |

Airline Tests RFID on the Fly

8/09/05 Singel, Wired, Airline Tests RFID on the Fly

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:51 AM |

RFID: To Tag or Not to Tag

8/09/05 Zetter, Wired, RFID: To Tag or Not to Tag

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:51 AM |

More tests, more closed shores

8/09/05 Wood, CSM, More tests, more closed shores

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:52 AM |

US mulls sanctions against Venezuela

8/09/05 Al Jazeera.net, US mulls sanctions against Venezuela

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:53 AM |

Did Saudis warn Brits about 7/7 attacks?

8/09/05 Regan, CSM, Did Saudis warn Brits about 7/7 attacks?

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:53 AM |

Teenagers to swear allegience at Citizens Days

8/09/05 Barnes, Scotsmen, Teenagers to swear allegience at Citizens Days

Posted on August 9, 2005 7:56 AM |

Parts of Patriot Act are Offensive, American Bar Association Says

8/09/05 Stern, Reuters, Parts of Patriot Act are Offensive, American Bar Association Says

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:02 PM |

Venezuela Warns Against US Invasion

8/09/05 AP, Venezuela Warns Against US Invasion

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:05 PM |

Activists Object to U.S. Navy as Concert Sponsor

8/09/05 Garofoli, SF Chron, Activists Object to U.S. Navy as Concert Sponsor

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:06 PM |

"There is no electricity, no water, no schools..."

8/09/05 Enders, MoJo, "There is no electricity, no water, no schools..."

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:15 PM |

The Ironies of Conquest

8/09/05 Schwartz, MoJo, The Ironies of Conquest

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:15 PM |

August 10, 2005

Right-Wingers Back Away From Roberts

8/10/05 Holland, CHB, Right-Wingers Back Away From Roberts

Posted on August 10, 2005 6:30 AM |

Unintelligent Design

8/10/05 Campos, CHB, Unintelligent Design

Posted on August 10, 2005 6:30 AM |

Judge Upholds Criminal Charges Against DeLay Cronies

8/10/05 CHB, Judge Upholds Criminal Charges Against DeLay Cronies

Posted on August 10, 2005 6:30 AM |

Darken Up, A-Hole - Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage

8/10/05 Wise, CounterPunch, Darken Up, A-Hole - Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage

Posted on August 10, 2005 8:42 AM |

U.N. Removes Seals at Iran Nuke Site

8/10/05 Dareini, AP, U.N. Removes Seals at Iran Nuke Site

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:02 PM |

Crop King Monsanto Seeks Pig-Breeding Patent Clout

8/10/05 Gilarn, Reuters, Crop King Monsanto Seeks Pig-Breeding Patent Clout

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:08 PM |

Four 9/11 hijackers were identified as 'Brooklyn Cell' before attack

8/10/05 Cornwall, Independent, Four 9/11 hijackers were identified as 'Brooklyn Cell' before attack

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:10 PM |

A woman's place is ... on the board

8/10/05 Fouche, Guardian, A woman's place is ... on the board

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:10 PM |

Niger president denies famine

8/10/05 Guardian, Niger president denies famine

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:13 PM |

Petrol price rises on the cards as oil trades near highs

8/10/05 Kollewe, Independent, Petrol price rises on the cards as oil trades near highs

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:13 PM |

Hurdles for High-Tech Efforts to Track Who Crosses Borders

8/10/05 Lipton, NYT, Hurdles for High-Tech Efforts to Track Who Crosses Borders

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:15 PM |

Colombia Unearthing Plight of Its 'Disappeared'

8/10/05 Forero, NYT, Colombia Unearthing Plight of Its 'Disappeared'

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:16 PM |

China Reveals Composition of Currency Basket

8/10/05 AP, China Reveals Composition of Currency Basket

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:17 PM |

Baghdad Mayor Is Ousted by a Shiite Group and Replaced

8/10/05 Glanz, NYT, Baghdad Mayor Is Ousted by a Shiite Group and Replaced

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:18 PM |

Radiation Limits for Waste Site Proposed

8/10/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Radiation Limits for Waste Site Proposed

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:19 PM |

Alaskan Sea Otter Listed as Threatened

8/10/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Alaskan Sea Otter Listed as Threatened

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:20 PM |

At Clean Plants, It's Waste Not

8/10/05 Orzech, Wired, At Clean Plants, It's Waste Not

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:21 PM |

Food crisis 'runs across Africa'

8/10/05 Doyle, BBC, Food crisis 'runs across Africa'

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:22 PM |

Thar's Uranium in Them Thar Hills

8/10/05 Rice, Wired, Thar's Uranium in Them Thar Hills

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:23 PM |

New plans are in store for an old number

8/10/05 Lamb, CSM, New plans are in store for an old number

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:24 PM |

Bank of China 'courts investors'

8/10/05 BBC, Bank of China 'courts investors'

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:24 PM |

Half of oil-for-food firms paid bribes

8/10/05 Al Jazeera, Half of oil-for-food firms paid bribes

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:25 PM |

US plays both Venezuela sides

8/10/05 Ceaser, CSM, US plays both Venezuela sides

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:33 PM |

Female circumcision surfaces in Iraq

8/10/05 Burch, CSM, Female circumcision surfaces in Iraq

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:34 PM |

Iran removes UN's nuclear seals

8/10/05 BBC, Iran removes UN's nuclear seals

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:36 PM |

The U.S. Army: A tool for geopolitical agendas?

8/10/05 Al Jazeera.com, The U.S. Army: A tool for geopolitical agendas?

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:36 PM |

August 11, 2005

Republicans Violate Own Policy By Paying Officials Legal Bills

8/11/05 Solomon, CHB, Republicans Violate Own Policy By Paying Officials Legal Bills

Posted on August 11, 2005 6:38 AM |

Forget Military Doublespeak: Women Are Fighting and Dying in Iraq

8/11/05 Levitz, CHB, Forget Military Doublespeak: Women Are Fighting and Dying in Iraq

Posted on August 11, 2005 6:38 AM |

U.S. Threatens to Pull Venezuela Drug War Certification

8/09/05 Feder, FTW, U.S. Threatens to Pull Venezuela Drug War Certification

Posted on August 11, 2005 6:38 AM |

US Bomb 'Kills Afghan Civilians'

8/11/05 BBC, US Bomb 'Kills Afghan Civilians'

Posted on August 11, 2005 7:27 AM |

Terror's Greatest Recruitment Tool

8/11/05 Klein, Nation, Terror's Greatest Recruitment Tool

Posted on August 11, 2005 7:38 AM |

Terror's Greatest Recruitment Tool

8/11/05 Klein, Nation, Terror's Greatest Recruitment Tool

Posted on August 11, 2005 7:38 AM |

Oil prices surge to record high

8/11/05 Tran, Guardian, Oil prices surge to record high

Posted on August 11, 2005 7:57 AM |

Warming hits 'tipping point'

8/11/05 Sample, Guardian, Warming hits 'tipping point'

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:22 AM |

8bn added to nuclear shutdown bill

8/11/05 Oliver, Guardia, 8bn added to nuclear shutdown bill

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:22 AM |

Discovery of gene code for rice may help feed world

8/11/05 Connor, Independent, Discovery of gene code for rice may help feed world

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:24 AM |

Thaw will speed warming

8/11/05 Sample, Guardian, Thaw will speed warming

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:24 AM |

Electrical recycling legislation delayed

8/11/05 Stevenson, Independent, Electrical recycling legislation delayed

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:25 AM |

Shell launches $5bn share buy-back plan

8/11/05 Reece, Independent, Shell launches $5bn share buy-back plan

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:26 AM |

States Opposing Plan to Shutter Air Guard Bases

8/11/05 Schmitt, NYT, States Opposing Plan to Shutter Air Guard Bases

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:26 AM |

The Rise of a Market Mentality Means Many Go Hungry in Niger

8/11/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, The Rise of a Market Mentality Means Many Go Hungry in Niger

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:30 AM |

9/11 Commission's Staff Rejected Report on Early Identification of Chief Hijacker

8/11/05 Jehl & Shenon, NYT, 9/11 Commission's Staff Rejected Report on Early Identification of Chief Hijacker

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:34 AM |

Entrenched Epidemic: Wife-Beatings in Africa

8/11/05 LaFranier, NYT, Entrenched Epidemic: Wife-Beatings in Africa

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:34 AM |

Side Issue in the Plame Case: Who Sent Her Spouse to Africa?

8/11/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Side Issue in the Plame Case: Who Sent Her Spouse to Africa?

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:37 AM |

Shareholders Vote in Favor Of Unocal Acquisition

8/11/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Shareholders Vote in Favor Of Unocal Acquisition

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:38 AM |

Critics Slam Net Wiretapping Rule

8/11/05 Singel, Wired, Critics Slam Net Wiretapping Rule

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:39 AM |

Languages in danger of dying out

8/11/05 Al Jazeera.net, Languages in danger of dying out

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:40 AM |

Yahoo to invest $1 billion in Chinese firm

8/11/05 Al Jazeera.net, Yahoo to invest $1 billion in Chinese firm

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:40 AM |

Iran No; China Yes - Why is Cheney Lobbying for a Boost in China's Nuclear Capability?

8/11/05 Roberts, CounterPunch, Iran No; China Yes - Why is Cheney Lobbying for a Boost in China's Nuclear Capability?

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:41 AM |

L.A.'s blacks, Latinos see answers in alliance

8/11/05 Woods, CSM, L.A.'s blacks, Latinos see answers in alliance

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:42 AM |

Darken Up, A-Hole - Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage

8/10/05 Wise, CounterPunch, Darken Up, A-Hole - Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:42 AM |

Health gap between rich and poor 'still growing'

8/11/05 Batty, Guardian, Health gap between rich and poor 'still growing'

Posted on August 11, 2005 8:43 AM |

Nuclear face-off

8/11/05 Englehardt, Asia Times, Nuclear face-off

Posted on August 11, 2005 3:38 PM |

August 12, 2005

9-11Commission Left Out Key Details on Terrorist Information

8/12/05 Hefling, CHB, 9-11Commission Left Out Key Details on Terrorist Information

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:21 AM |

Bush Ducks Mother of Dead Soldier

8/12/05 Freeman, Globe&Mail, Bush Ducks Mother of Dead Soldier

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:21 AM |

bin Laden Contact Working in Iraqi Government

8/12/05 Sherman, CHB, bin Laden Contact Working in Iraqi Government

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:21 AM |

Supply concerns nudge crude prices to fresh high

8/12/05 Killewe, Independent, Supply concerns nudge crude prices to fresh high

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:28 AM |

Niger's proud Tuareg people are walking the road to oblivion

8/12/05 Sengupta, Independent, Niger's proud Tuareg people are walking the road to oblivion

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:28 AM |

U.S. Fraud Charge for Top Lobbyist

8/12/05 Shenon, NYT, U.S. Fraud Charge for Top Lobbyist

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:30 AM |

City to Release Thousands of Oral Histories of 9/11 Today

8/12/05 Dwyer, NY Times, City to Release Thousands of Oral Histories of 9/11 Today

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:30 AM |

Trade Deficit Rose in June as Oil Imports Hit Record High

8/12/05 AP, Trade Deficit Rose in June as Oil Imports Hit Record High

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:31 AM |

Racial and Ethnic Minorities Gain in the Nation as a Whole

8/12/05 Peat, NYT, Racial and Ethnic Minorities Gain in the Nation as a Whole

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:32 AM |

Gasoline Prices Climb Sharply, Hit New High

Chediak, Wa. Post, Gasoline Prices Climb Sharply, Hit New High

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:34 AM |

Errors Cited in Assessing Climate Data

8/12/05 Revkin, NYT, Errors Cited in Assessing Climate Data

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:34 AM |

Credit card-sized reactors pose threat

8/12/05 Al Jazeera.net, Credit card-sized reactors pose threat

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:37 AM |

US demand pushes oil still higher

8/12/05 BBC, US demand pushes oil still higher

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:39 AM |

Iran leader to be granted US visa

8/12/05 Beale, BBC, Iran leader to be granted US visa

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:39 AM |

Non-Opec nations fail to pump more oil

8/12/05 Al Jazeera.net, Non-Opec nations fail to pump more oil

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:40 AM |

Results of AP-AOL Poll on Gas Prices

8/12/05 AP, Results of AP-AOL Poll on Gas Prices

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:44 AM |

For illegals, a spreading backlash

8/12/05 Trumbull, CSM, For illegals, a spreading backlash

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:44 AM |

Texas Becomes a Majority-Minority State

8/11/05 Caldwell, AP, Texas Becomes a Majority-Minority State

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:46 AM |

Has India sacrificed at Washington's altar?

8/12/05 Maitra, Asia Times, Has India sacrificed at Washington's altar?

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:48 AM |

August 13, 2005

Bush Raises Option of Using Force Against Iran

8/13/05 Reuters, Bush Raises Option of Using Force Against Iran

Posted on August 13, 2005 7:36 AM |

C-SPAN will be broadcasting the entirety of the McKinney congressional briefing on 9/11

8/13/05 FTW, C-SPAN will be broadcasting the entirety of the McKinney congressional briefing on 9/11

Posted on August 13, 2005 7:51 AM |

Jesus Inc. Welcome to the world's biggest church

8/13/05 Independent, Jesus Inc. Welcome to the world's biggest church

Posted on August 13, 2005 7:51 AM |

Malaysia prays for rain as noxious clouds spread from Sumatra

8/13/05 Huggler, Independent, Malaysia prays for rain as noxious clouds spread from Sumatra

Posted on August 13, 2005 7:51 AM |

London bombings: the truth emerges

8/13/05 Bennetto & Herbert, Independent, London bombings: the truth emerges

Posted on August 13, 2005 7:58 AM |

F.B.I. Picks Chief for New National Security Unit

8/13/05 Lichtblau, NYT, F.B.I. Picks Chief for New National Security Unit

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:00 AM |

U.S. Donors to Pay Departing Jews for Gaza Greenhouses

8/13/05 Myre, NYT, U.S. Donors to Pay Departing Jews for Gaza Greenhouses

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:00 AM |

Cindy Sheehan's Pitched Battle

8/13/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, Cindy Sheehan's Pitched Battle

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:03 AM |

Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza Explained

8/13/05 Morley, Wa. Post, Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza Explained

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:03 AM |

Bush warns Iran on nuclear plans

8/13/05 BBC, Bush warns Iran on nuclear plans

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:04 AM |

Struggle Against a Shifting Shore

8/13/05 Sipress, Wa. Post, Struggle Against a Shifting Shore

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:05 AM |

UN: Famine spreading to Mali

8/12/05 Al Jazeera.net, UN: Famine spreading to Mali

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:07 AM |

US Army robots to detect Iraq bombs

8/13/05 Al Jazeera.net, US Army robots to detect Iraq bombs

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:07 AM |

Key General fired as nuke terror drill set for Aug 17

8/13/05 Total Information Analysis, Key General fired as nuke terror drill set for Aug 17

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:09 AM |

Pentagon devising scenarios for martial law in US

8/09/05 Martin, WSWS, Pentagon devising scenarios for martial law in US

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:11 AM |

Bush hints at military option for Iran

8/13/05 Herald Sun, Bush hints at military option for Iran

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:11 AM |

US Bucked on Issue of Civilian Nuclear Rights

8/13/05 AFP, US Bucked on Issue of Civilian Nuclear Rights

Posted on August 13, 2005 8:18 AM |

August 14, 2005

U.S. Replacing Body Armor...Again

8/14/05 Yen, CHB, U.S. Replacing Body Armor...Again

Posted on August 14, 2005 7:36 AM |

Judge to Bush: Follow the Law

8/14/05 CHB, Judge to Bush: Follow the Law

Posted on August 14, 2005 7:36 AM |

Responding to Bush, Iran says has more war options than U.S.

8/14/05 AP, Responding to Bush, Iran says has more war options than U.S.

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:02 AM |

Study Shows Florida Leads Nation In Taser Deaths

8/14/05 wftv, Study Shows Florida Leads Nation In Taser Deaths

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:03 AM |

Al-Qa'ida planning fuel truck attacks on London, warns US

8/14/05 Carrell, Independent, Al-Qa'ida planning fuel truck attacks on London, warns US

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:21 AM |

The secret life of babies: Their young minds are far more grown-up than we thought

8/14/05 Bloomfield, Independent, The secret life of babies: Their young minds are far more grown-up than we thought

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:22 AM |

Invasion of the alien jellyfish - coming to a holiday beach near you

8/14/05 Nash, Independnet, Invasion of the alien jellyfish - coming to a holiday beach near you

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:22 AM |

Leaving Gaza: Lives Unsettled by the Pullout

8/14/05 Erlanger, NYT, Leaving Gaza: Lives Unsettled by the Pullout

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:23 AM |

UN nuclear watchdog rebuts claims that Iran is trying to make A-bomb

8/14/05 Penketh, Independent, UN nuclear watchdog rebuts claims that Iran is trying to make A-bomb

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:24 AM |

The Other Army

8/14/05 Bergner, NYT, The Other Army

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:26 AM |

U.S. Lowers Sights On What Can Be Achieved in Iraq

8/14/05 Wright & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, U.S. Lowers Sights On What Can Be Achieved in Iraq

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:28 AM |

Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax

8/14/05 ANdrewa, NYT, Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:29 AM |

Schroder Rejects Military Force to Stop Iran's Nuclear Work

8/14/05 Reuters, Schroder Rejects Military Force to Stop Iran's Nuclear Work

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:29 AM |

In Texas, A Time to Circle the Minivans

8/14/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, In Texas, A Time to Circle the Minivans

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:30 AM |

Germany attacks US on Iran threat

8/14/05 BBC, Germany attacks US on Iran threat

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:31 AM |

Malaysia's tourism threatened by haze

8/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, Malaysia's tourism threatened by haze

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:33 AM |

Saving Northwest Forests

8/14/05 Pace, CounterPunch, Saving Northwest Forests

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:33 AM |

Someone Tell the President the War Is Over

8/14/05 Rich, NYT, Someone Tell the President the War Is Over

Posted on August 14, 2005 5:02 PM |

August 15, 2005

Forecasts raised for busy U.S. hurricane season

8/15/05 Reuters, Forecasts raised for busy U.S. hurricane season

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:12 AM |

Russian bird flu outbreak advances toward Europe

8/15/05 Reuters, Russian bird flu outbreak advances toward Europe

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:12 AM |

U.S. Marine opens fire outside Mass. nightclub

8/15/05 Reuters, U.S. Marine opens fire outside Mass. nightclub

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:12 AM |

Japan apologises for atrocities of war

8/15/05 Guardian, Japan apologises for atrocities of war

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:30 AM |

Tension Builds Between F.B.I. and Congress

8/15/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Tension Builds Between F.B.I. and Congress

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:30 AM |

The Ten Best: Fair trade websites

8/15/05 Hall, Independent, The Ten Best: Fair trade websites

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:32 AM |

Invisible to Most, Immigrant Women Line Up for Day Labor

8/15/05 Bernstein, NYT, Invisible to Most, Immigrant Women Line Up for Day Labor

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:34 AM |

Social Security Lessons

8/15/05 Krugman, NYT, Social Security Lessons

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:34 AM |

Drought Threatens Crops and Shuts River in Midwest

8/15/05 Barrionuevi, NYT, Drought Threatens Crops and Shuts River in Midwest

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:36 AM |

Critics Say It's Time to Overhaul Army's Bonus System

8/15/05 Cave, NYT, Critics Say It's Time to Overhaul Army's Bonus System

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:37 AM |

Workers Trying to Contain Effects of Big Spill Upstate

8/15/05 York, NYT, Workers Trying to Contain Effects of Big Spill Upstate

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:38 AM |

Past the Peak: How the small town of Willits plans to beat the coming energy crisis

8/15/05 Scheide, Metroactive, Past the Peak: How the small town of Willits plans to beat the coming energy crisis

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:51 AM |

Questions Raised on Carlyle Lobbyist

8/15/05 Hilzenrath, Wa. Post, Questions Raised on Carlyle Lobbyist

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:53 AM |

Indonesian Government, Aceh Rebels Sign Peace Pact

8/15/05 Huutanene, Wa. Post, Indonesian Government, Aceh Rebels Sign Peace Pact

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:53 AM |

Chinese, Russian Militaries to Hold First Joint Drills

8/15/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Chinese, Russian Militaries to Hold First Joint Drills

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:54 AM |

U.N. Peacekeeping More Assertive, Creating Risk for Civilians

8/15/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.N. Peacekeeping More Assertive, Creating Risk for Civilians

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:54 AM |

A rush to make room for returning troops

8/15/05 Sappenfield, CSM, A rush to make room for returning troops

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:56 AM |

What's in Capital One's Wallet?

8/15/05 O'Hara, Wa. Post, What's in Capital One's Wallet?

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:56 AM |

Feds Push Flier Background Checks

8/15/05 Singel, Wired, Feds Push Flier Background Checks

Posted on August 15, 2005 7:59 AM |

Gaza settlers get golden farewell

8/15/05 Asser, BBC, Gaza settlers get golden farewell

Posted on August 15, 2005 8:00 AM |

A food revolution beckons, but few show up

8/15/05 Spotts, CSM, A food revolution beckons, but few show up

Posted on August 15, 2005 8:00 AM |

Downing Street refuses to release Iraq war e-mails

8/15/05 Al Jazeera.com, Downing Street refuses to release Iraq war e-mails

Posted on August 15, 2005 8:05 AM |

August 16, 2005

U.S. seeks massive stock of smallpox vaccine

8/16/05 Harrison, Reuters, U.S. seeks massive stock of smallpox vaccine

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:15 AM |

Costlier energy drives U.S. July consumer prices up

8/16/05 Somerville, Reuters, Costlier energy drives U.S. July consumer prices up

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:15 AM |

Gaza arrests as withdrawal deadline looms

8/16/05 Oliver, Guardian, Gaza arrests as withdrawal deadline looms

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:36 AM |

Big Rise in Corporate Taxes Is Predicted to Reduce Deficit

8/15/05 Pear, NYT, Big Rise in Corporate Taxes Is Predicted to Reduce Deficit

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:38 AM |

Tigers and gorillas - for sale on the internet

8/16/05 Vidal, Guardian, Tigers and gorillas - for sale on the internet

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:38 AM |

Forced return of Iraqis imminent as 40 asylum-seekers are rounded up

8/16/05 Morris, Independent, Forced return of Iraqis imminent as 40 asylum-seekers are rounded up

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:39 AM |

From permafrost to permatan, Alaska basks in record heat

8/16/05 Usborne, Independent, From permafrost to permatan, Alaska basks in record heat

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:40 AM |

Vowing to Set the World Straight

8/16/05 Boodman, Wa. Post, Vowing to Set the World Straight

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:46 AM |

Fuel Rule Change for Big S.U.V.'s Seen as Unlikely

8/16/05 Hakim, NYT, Fuel Rule Change for Big S.U.V.'s Seen as Unlikely

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:46 AM |

Mad Cow Rule Violations Cited

8/16/05 AP, Mad Cow Rule Violations Cited

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:49 AM |

U.S. Seeks to Replace Judge In Long Case of Indian Trusts

8/16/05 Lamberth, Wa. Post, U.S. Seeks to Replace Judge In Long Case of Indian Trusts

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:52 AM |

Gas Prices: Up, Up and Away

8/16/05 Anderson, Wa. Post, Gas Prices: Up, Up and Away - The Biggest Jump at the Pump

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:56 AM |

The Right Stuff

8/16/05 Payne, Wa. Post, The Right Stuff

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:56 AM |

Infants grounded by US no-fly list

8/16/05 Al Jazeera.net, Infants grounded by US no-fly list

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:58 AM |

Whew! Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny

8/16/05 Keim, Wired, Whew! Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:58 AM |

Venezuela plane crash kills 160

8/16/05 BBC, Venezuela plane crash kills 160

Posted on August 16, 2005 8:59 AM |

As gasoline prices rise, businesses get creative

8/16/05 Scherer, CSM, As gasoline prices rise, businesses get creative

Posted on August 16, 2005 9:01 AM |

Close Informant And Friend Of Former FBI Agent John O'Neill, Killed on 9/11, Tells How FBI Higher-Ups 'Shut Him Down' Letting 9/11 Happen

8/16/05 Szymanski, Arctic Beacon, Close Informant And Friend Of Former FBI Agent John O'Neill, Killed on 9/11, Tells How FBI Higher-Ups 'Shut Him Down' Letting 9/11 Happen

Posted on August 16, 2005 9:03 AM |

How Bush would gain from war with Iran

8/15/05 Plesch, Guardian, How Bush would gain from war with Iran

Posted on August 16, 2005 9:03 AM |

Uncle Same Needs You

8/16/05 Tran, Guardian, Uncle Same Needs You

Posted on August 16, 2005 9:04 AM |

August 17, 2005

Guzzle Gas, and Pretend

8/17/05 Jackson, Boston Globe, Guzzle Gas, and Pretend

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:00 AM |

What Do You Know?

8/17/05 Wasow, MoJo, What Do You Know?

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:18 AM |

Saving U.S. Army Can Help Save Iraq

8/17/05 Korb, MoJo, Saving U.S. Army Can Help Save Iraq

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:18 AM |

350 bombs explode across Bangladesh

8/17/05 Al Jazeera.com, 350 bombs explode across Bangladesh

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:35 AM |

Secrets of the morgue - Baghdad's body count

8/17/05 Fisk, Independent, Secrets of the morgue - Baghdad's body count

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:47 AM |

Policy could let school officials discipline students at home

8/17/05 AP, Policy could let school officials discipline students at home

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:59 AM |

Abu Ghraib timeline

8/17/05 Al Jazeera.com, Abu Ghraib timeline

Posted on August 17, 2005 8:40 AM |

August 18, 2005

State Department Warned Bush War Plan Was Flawed

8/18/05 CHB, State Department Warned Bush War Plan Was Flawed

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:00 AM |

Soldiers' families challenge Iraq war legality

8/18/05 Gordon, Independent, Soldiers' families challenge Iraq war legality

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:00 AM |

Vigils Across State, Nation Back Mother of Dead Soldier

8/18/05 Ranali, Boston Globe, Vigils Across State, Nation Back Mother of Dead Soldier

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:13 AM |

War of the Future

8/18/05 Morse, MoJo, War of the Future

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:13 AM |

Niger's women and children starve as men hoard food

8/18/05 Sengupta, Independent, Niger's women and children starve as men hoard food

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:14 AM |

ID cards could be used for mass surveillance system

8/18/05 Woolf, Independent, ID cards could be used for mass surveillance system

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:17 AM |

Doctors Argue Against Higher Co-Payments for Medicaid

8/18/05 Pear, NYT, Doctors Argue Against Higher Co-Payments for Medicaid

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:19 AM |

Turning Out to Support a Mother's Protest

8/18/05 Bumiller, NYT, Turning Out to Support a Mother's Protest

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:21 AM |

Soda Makers Widen a Ban on School Sales

8/18/05 Bloomberg News, Soda Makers Widen a Ban on School Sales

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:22 AM |

Race Gap Persists In Health Care, Three Studies Say

8/18/05 Stein, NYT, Race Gap Persists In Health Care, Three Studies Say

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:24 AM |

Deploying Cindy's Antiwar Army

8/18/05 Milbank, Wa. Post, Deploying Cindy's Antiwar Army

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:26 AM |

Stark reality of the American dream

8/18/05 Hawksley, BBC, Stark reality of the American dream

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:28 AM |

In pictures: Pygmies' struggle

8/18/05 BBC, In pictures: Pygmies' struggle

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:31 AM |

More maids facing abuse in Gulf

8/18/05 Al Jazeera.net, More maids facing abuse in Gulf

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:31 AM |

The military strike option against Iran

8/18/05 Regan, CSM, The military strike option against Iran

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:31 AM |

Turkish Intelligence: Al-Qaeda a U.S. Covert Operation

8/18/05 Nimmo, Asia Times, Turkish Intelligence: Al-Qaeda a U.S. Covert Operation

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:33 AM |

No-fly zones for military recruiters

8/18/05 Teicher, CSM, No-fly zones for military recruiters

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:33 AM |

Riyadh's new envoy just the US ticket

8/18/05 Anzera, Asia Times, Riyadh's new envoy just the US ticket

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:38 AM |

Venezuela Ready to Cut Oil Exports to US

8/18/05 Prenza Latina, Venezuela Ready to Cut Oil Exports to US

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:40 AM |

How to avoid oil wars, terrorism, and economic collapse

8/18/05 Heinberg, Energy Bulletin, How to avoid oil wars, terrorism, and economic collapse

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:43 AM |

FBI Investigating Local Homeland Security Agents - Up To Six Accused Of Assault, Torture

8/18/05 ParaPolitics, FBI Investigating Local Homeland Security Agents - Up To Six Accused Of Assault, Torture

Posted on August 18, 2005 7:00 AM |

World Running Out of Time for Oil Alternatives

8/18/05 Mudeva, Reuters, World Running Out of Time for Oil Alternatives

Posted on August 18, 2005 7:02 AM |

August 19, 2005

A New Taliban has Re-Emerged in Afghanistan

8/19/05 Landay, KnightRidder, A New Taliban has Re-Emerged in Afghanistan

Posted on August 19, 2005 5:54 AM |

Photos Capture Human Footprint on Africa

8/19/05 Latifi, KnightRidder, Photos Capture Human Footprint on Africa ... National Geographic's Megaflyover Project

Posted on August 19, 2005 5:54 AM |

The Ugly Truth About Prisoner "Rendition"

8/19/05 Fisher, IPS, The Ugly Truth About Prisoner "Rendition"

Posted on August 19, 2005 5:54 AM |

China holds U.S. citizen accused of spying for Taiwan

8/19/05 Reuters, China holds U.S. citizen accused of spying for Taiwan

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:13 AM |

Iraq seeks to rebuild air force

8/19/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq seeks to rebuild air force

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:42 AM |

Local discontent with 'No Child Left Behind' grows

8/19/05 Marks, CSM, Local discontent with 'No Child Left Behind' grows

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:43 AM |

Global warming forces Britain's birds to take flight

8/19/05 McCarthy, Independent, Global warming forces Britain's birds to take flight

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:44 AM |

Russia and China join forces to challenge US dominance

8/19/05 Osborn, Independent, Russia and China join forces to challenge US dominance

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:46 AM |

Global warming: Will you listen now, America?

8/19/05 Buncombe, Independent, Global warming: Will you listen now, America?

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:47 AM |

Bush's Aid Cuts on Court Issue Roils Latin America

8/19/05 Forero, NYT, Bush's Aid Cuts on Court Issue Roils Latin America

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:50 AM |

Nominee's Early Files Show Many Cautions for Top Officials, Including Reagan

8/19/05 Purdum & Broder, NYT, Nominee's Early Files Show Many Cautions for Top Officials, Including Reagan

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:50 AM |

Ruling Restores Lost Benefits to Immigrants

8/19/05 Bernstein, NYT, Ruling Restores Lost Benefits to Immigrants

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:53 AM |

Study: US women still confront bias

8/19/05 Al Jazeera.net, Study: US women still confront bias

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:53 AM |

Politicians Have Little to Offer To Ease Anguish of Gas Prices

8/19/05 VandeHei, Wa. Post, Politicians Have Little to Offer To Ease Anguish of Gas Prices

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:54 AM |

U.S. 'Will Not Relent' in Iraq, Cheney Tells Veterans Group

8/19/05 Baker, Wa. Post, U.S. 'Will Not Relent' in Iraq, Cheney Tells Veterans Group

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:55 AM |

Break on Foreign-Profit Tax Means Billions to U.S. Firms

8/19/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Break on Foreign-Profit Tax Means Billions to U.S. Firms

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:56 AM |

Protests halt Ecuador oil exports

8/19/05 BBC, Protests halt Ecuador oil exports

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:58 AM |

Is China Japan all over again?

8/19/05 Newcomb, CSM, Is China Japan all over again?

Posted on August 19, 2005 7:00 AM |

Expert warns that Venezuela's threats could be the greatest danger to oil prices

8/18/05 Oil Online, Expert warns that Venezuela's threats could be the greatest danger to oil prices

Posted on August 19, 2005 7:29 AM |

August 20, 2005

Once Woeful, Alabama Is Model in Child Welfare

8/20/05 Eckholm, NYT, Once Woeful, Alabama Is Model in Child Welfare

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:19 AM |

Jury Calls Merck Liable in Death of Man on Vioxx

8/20/05 Berenson, NYT, Jury Calls Merck Liable in Death of Man on Vioxx

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:23 AM |

Panel on Prison Rape Hears Victims' Chilling Accounts

8/20/05 Marshall, NYT, Panel on Prison Rape Hears Victims' Chilling Accounts

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:23 AM |

Soviet Germ Factories Pose New Threat

8/20/05 Warrick, Wa. Post, Soviet Germ Factories Pose New Threat

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:26 AM |

Judges Rebuff Government on Endangered Species

8/20/05 Barringer, NYT, Judges Rebuff Government on Endangered Species

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:26 AM |

Bangladesh strikes after blasts

8/20/05 Buerk, BBC, Bangladesh strikes after blasts

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:29 AM |

Muslim Converts, Meet the FBI

8/20/05 King, Wa. Post, Muslim Converts, Meet the FBI

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:29 AM |

Ethnic divisions laid bare in postwar Iraq

8/20/05 Al Jazeera.com, Ethnic divisions laid bare in postwar Iraq

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:43 AM |

UN nuclear watchdog to clear Iran on uranium charge

8/20/05 Al Jazeera.com, UN nuclear watchdog to clear Iran on uranium charge

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:46 AM |

Feds Want to Seize Congressman's Home

8/20/05 CHB, Feds Want to Seize Congressman's Home

Posted on August 20, 2005 7:02 AM |

August 21, 2005

In the Garden of Armageddon

8/21/05 Pitzer, MoJo, In the Garden of Armageddon

Posted on August 21, 2005 2:38 AM |

US Backs Down on Islamic law in Iraq

8/21/05 Baker & Georgy, Sunday Herald, US Backs Down on Islamic law in Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 6:37 AM |

Cell-Phone Tower Debate Grows

8/21/05 AP, Cell-Phone Tower Debate Grows

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:17 AM |

'Peak oil' spells cataclysm for U.S., oil theorist warns

8/21/05 Lane, Oregonian, 'Peak oil' spells cataclysm for U.S., oil theorist warns

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:33 AM |

Are men becoming redundant?

8/21/05 Bulmer, Independent, Are men becoming redundant?

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:35 AM |

New cancer risk from 24-hour society

8/21/05 Dobson, Independent, New cancer risk from 24-hour society

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:35 AM |

Marine garden of Eden is discovered off coast of Skye

8/21/05 Carrell. Independent, Marine garden of Eden is discovered off coast of Skye

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:35 AM |

EU 'pollution permits' could add £55 to cost of air tickets

8/21/05 Nisse, Independent, EU 'pollution permits' could add £55 to cost of air tickets

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:53 AM |

Politicized Scholars Put Evolution on the Defensive

8/21/05 Wilgoren, NYT, Politicized Scholars Put Evolution on the Defensive

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:54 AM |

Expanded gas pipeline to bring breathing space on price rises

8/21/05 Webb, Independent, Expanded gas pipeline to bring breathing space on price rises

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:55 AM |

A Texas Town Nervously Awaits a New Neighbor

8/21/05 Romero, NYT, A Texas Town Nervously Awaits a New Neighbor

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:55 AM |

Be Warned: Mr. Bubble's Worried Again

8/21/05 Leonhardt, NYT, Be Warned: Mr. Bubble's Worried Again

Posted on August 21, 2005 7:57 AM |

When a Bug Becomes a Monster

8/21/05 Santora, NYT, When a Bug Becomes a Monster

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:01 AM |

Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq

8/21/05 AP, Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:04 AM |

Militias on the Rise Across Iraq

8/21/05 Shadid & Fainru, Wa. Post, Militias on the Rise Across Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:04 AM |

Asia braces for rising oil prices

8/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Asia braces for rising oil prices

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:07 AM |

Kurds Fault U.S. on Iraqi Charter

8/21/05 Kinckmeyer, Wa. Post, Kurds Fault U.S. on Iraqi Charter

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:07 AM |

Coping Tales Reflect Strain

8/21/05 Barbaro & Ginsberg, Wa. Post, Coping Tales Reflect Strain

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:07 AM |

Secret film of Zimbabwe 'squalor'

8/21/05 BBC, Secret film of Zimbabwe 'squalor'

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:09 AM |

World Bank offers India $9bn loan

8/21/05 BBC, World Bank offers India $9bn loan

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:11 AM |

Kabul blast hits US embassy convoy

8/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Kabul blast hits US embassy convoy

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:13 AM |

India, Bangladesh resolve border row

8/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, India, Bangladesh resolve border row

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:13 AM |

Failing Nature

8/21/05 Frank, CounterPunch, Failing Nature

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:15 AM |

Moral Values and the CIA

8/21/05 Crumpacker, CounterPunch, Moral Values and the CIA

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:16 AM |

5 bucks a gallon for gas? Expert sees it in 2006

8/17/05 Konkol, SunTimes, 5 bucks a gallon for gas? Expert sees it in 2006

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:17 AM |

Editorial: Whatever the economic system, oil is a shock

8/21/05 SacBee, Editorial: Whatever the economic system, oil is a shock

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:42 AM |

Sweet and sour crude

8/21/05 Econbrowser, Sweet and sour crude

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:47 AM |

August 22, 2005

We're Melting

8/22/05 O'Hara, CHB, We're Melting

Posted on August 22, 2005 6:37 AM |

Taliban say will not attack Afghan voters

8/22/05 Birsel. Reuters, Taliban say will not attack Afghan voters

Posted on August 22, 2005 6:37 AM |

The wolf at your door

8/22/05 Marren, Independent, The wolf at your door

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:04 AM |

Chimp culture reveals roots of human society

8/22/05 Jha, Guardian, Chimp culture reveals roots of human society

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:07 AM |

Truth in Recruiting

8/22/05 Herbert, NYT, Truth in Recruiting

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:08 AM |

Exposed: how drugs giant pushed Vioxx painkiller

8/22/05 Frith, Independent, Exposed: how drugs giant pushed Vioxx painkiller

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:09 AM |

Don't Prettify Our History

8/22/05 Krugman, NYT, Don't Prettify Our History

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:10 AM |

Sabotage halts south Iraq oil exports

8/22/05 Al Jazeera.net, Sabotage halts south Iraq oil exports

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:12 AM |

Concerns Are Voiced About Amount of Power Given to Major Contractor for U.S.O.

8/22/05 Risen, NYT, Concerns Are Voiced About Amount of Power Given to Major Contractor for U.S.O.

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:12 AM |

If Bases Aren't Needed, Some Fear Fleet Is Next

8/22/05 Yardley, NYT, If Bases Aren't Needed, Some Fear Fleet Is Next

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:13 AM |

Reviving Jim Crow?

8/22/05 Becker, Wa. Post, Reviving Jim Crow?

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:14 AM |

African fish industry 'in crisis'

8/22/05 BBC, African fish industry 'in crisis'

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:18 AM |

Trent Lott lets it slip that he had private talks with Bush about Iraq "just after 9/11"

8/22/05 GNM, Trent Lott lets it slip that he had private talks with Bush about Iraq "just after 9/11"

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:21 AM |

Is Iraq war fuelling GCC's economic boom?

8/22/05 Rutledge, Al Jazeera.net, Is Iraq war fuelling GCC's economic boom?

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:21 AM |

Why a booming economy feels flat

8/22/05 Trumbull, CSM, Why a booming economy feels flat

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:22 AM |

Three generations, one home

8/22/05 Miller, CSM, Three generations, one home

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:25 AM |

India: Everything Gets Worse With Coca-Cola

8/22/05 Rajveev, IPS, India: Everything Gets Worse With Coca-Cola

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:25 AM |

Bribery, Loan Sharking And Murder True American Foreign Policy

8/22/05 Szymanski, GNM, Bribery, Loan Sharking And Murder True American Foreign Policy

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:26 AM |

The Ilulissat Glacier, a Wonder of the World Melting Away

8/22/05 Bohan, Reuters, The Ilulissat Glacier, a Wonder of the World Melting Away

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:54 AM |

Village in Guatemalan Rain Forest Thrives with Ecological Logging

8/22/05 Replogel, SF Chron, Village in Guatemalan Rain Forest Thrives with Ecological Logging

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:55 AM |

Health Advocates on War Footing Against Soft Drinks, Salt

8/22/05 Aslam, One World, Health Advocates on War Footing Against Soft Drinks, Salt

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:56 AM |

Millions Embezzled at Iraqi Ministry

8/22/05 Vulliamy & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Millions Embezzled at Iraqi Ministry

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:07 AM |

China battles to buy PetroKazakhstan

8/22/05 Al Jazeera.net, China battles to buy PetroKazakhstan

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:32 AM |

Venezuela Expects Oil Exports to China to Soar

8/22/05 Bloomberg, Venezuela Expects Oil Exports to China to Soar

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:41 AM |

U.S. Says Terrorists May Pose As Vagrants

8/22/05 Sherman, AP, U.S. Says Terrorists May Pose As Vagrants

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:41 AM |

Soaring petrol prices make farms target for theft

8/22/05 NZ Herald, Soaring petrol prices make farms target for theft

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:45 AM |

'Peak oil' is coming, but country is ill-prepared

8/22/05 Yetiv, Houston Chron, 'Peak oil' is coming, but country is ill-prepared

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:46 AM |

Higher gas prices finally curb demand

8/22/05 BLamb, BizJrnl, Higher gas prices finally curb demand

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:46 AM |

Peter Maass on 'The Breaking Point' for Gas Demand

8/22/05 NPR, Peter Maass on 'The Breaking Point' for Gas Demand

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:48 AM |

August 23, 2005

The Flu Birds Are Coming, The Flu Birds Are Coming!

8/23/05 Whitney, CHB, The Flu Birds Are Coming, The Flu Birds Are Coming!

Posted on August 23, 2005 7:25 AM |

Europeans call off key nuclear talks with Iran

8/23/05 Carrell, Reuters, Europeans call off key nuclear talks with Iran

Posted on August 23, 2005 7:25 AM |

Native Americans' favourite delicacy is 'junk'

8/23/05 Usborne, Independent, Native Americans' favourite delicacy is 'junk'

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:07 AM |

The rise of khat: Somaliland's bitter harvest

8/23/05 Sengupta, Independent, The rise of khat: Somaliland's bitter harvest

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:08 AM |

Medicare Law Prompts a Rush for Lobbyists

8/23/05 Pear, NYT, Medicare Law Prompts a Rush for Lobbyists

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:11 AM |

Scientists Speak Up on Mix of God and Science

8/23/05 Dean, NYT, Scientists Speak Up on Mix of God and Science

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:13 AM |

Connecticut Sues the U.S. Over School Testing

8/23/05 Dillon, NYT, Connecticut Sues the U.S. Over School Testing

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:14 AM |

Televangelist Calls for Assassination of Chavez

8/23/05 AP, Televangelist Calls for Assassination of Chavez

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:14 AM |

The $10,000 Question

8/23/05 Tierney, NYT, The $10,000 Question

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:15 AM |

China Ups the Ante in Its Bid for Oil

8/23/05 Bradsher, NYT, China Ups the Ante in Its Bid for Oil

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:18 AM |

California Ruling Expands Same-Sex Parental Rights

8/23/05 Liptak, NYT, California Ruling Expands Same-Sex Parental Rights

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:18 AM |

When China Went Shopping

8/22/05 Hoffman, Nation, When China Went Shopping

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:20 AM |

U.S. Is Ordered to Investigate Use of Disputed Informant

8/23/05 Murphy, NYT, U.S. Is Ordered to Investigate Use of Disputed Informant

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:20 AM |

Scientists Race To Head Off Lethal Potential Of Avian Flu

8/23/05 Brown, Wa. Post, Scientists Race To Head Off Lethal Potential Of Avian Flu

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:21 AM |

No Proof Found of Iran Arms Program

8/23/05 Linzer, Wa. Post, No Proof Found of Iran Arms Program

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:22 AM |

Military's Recruiting Troubles Extend to Affluent War Supporters

8/23/05 Neal, Wa. Post, Military's Recruiting Troubles Extend to Affluent War Supporters

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:23 AM |

The Watts Riots, Burned Into Memory

8/23/05 Wilkins, NYT, The Watts Riots, Burned Into Memory

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:24 AM |

Mile by Mile, Into the Oil Trap

8/23/05 Zakaria, Wa. Post, Mile by Mile, Into the Oil Trap

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:25 AM |

In Northern Nigeria, Riding Too Close for Comfort

8/23/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Northern Nigeria, Riding Too Close for Comfort

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:27 AM |

Hacker Steals Air Force Officers' Personal Information

8/23/05 Krim, Wa. Post, Hacker Steals Air Force Officers' Personal Information

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:27 AM |

Drier Laundry Through Chemistry

8/23/05 O'Hanluain, Wired, Drier Laundry Through Chemistry

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:28 AM |

Canada sends navy to Arctic north

8/23/05 Carter, BBC, Canada sends navy to Arctic north

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:29 AM |

Bird flu 'stabilising' in Russia

8/23/05 BBC, Bird flu 'stabilising' in Russia

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:32 AM |

Bangladesh faces fresh attacks threat

8/23/05 Al Jazeera.net, Bangladesh faces fresh attacks threat

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:34 AM |

Report: Poverty stalks Asian children

8/23/05 Al Jazeera.net, Report: Poverty stalks Asian children

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:37 AM |

Winter forecast for heating homes: costly

8/23/05 Scherer, CSM, Winter forecast for heating homes: costly

Posted on August 23, 2005 8:38 AM |

The Poverty of Statistics

8/23/05 Llosa, MoJo, The Poverty of Statistics

Posted on August 23, 2005 9:00 AM |

All US military leave has been cancelled ... something big is in the works!

8/23/05 ParaPolitics, All US military leave has been cancelled ... something big is in the works!

Posted on August 23, 2005 9:19 AM |

August 24, 2005

Oil prices shoot up to new record

8/24/05 BBC, Oil prices shoot up to new record

Posted on August 24, 2005 2:53 AM |

Whales capable of cultural learning

8/24/05 Al Jazeera.net, Whales capable of cultural learning

Posted on August 24, 2005 2:55 AM |

The fuel behind Iran's nuclear drive

8/24/05 Isenberg, Asia Times, The fuel behind Iran's nuclear drive

Posted on August 24, 2005 3:04 AM |

Ignoring the Consequences of Growth

8/24/05 Campos, CHB, Ignoring the Consequences of Growth

Posted on August 24, 2005 8:50 AM |

Chinese takeaway is going nowhere

8/24/05 Tran, Guardian, Chinese takeaway is going nowhere

Posted on August 24, 2005 8:50 AM |

Wealth gap between rich and poor has widened since 1997

8/24/05 Lyons, Independent, Wealth gap between rich and poor has widened since 1997

Posted on August 24, 2005 8:50 AM |

Continent suffers in a summer of extremes

8/24/05 Nash, Independent, Continent suffers in a summer of extremes

Posted on August 24, 2005 8:57 AM |

9 States in Plan to Cut Emissions by Power Plants

8/24/05 DePalma, NYT, 9 States in Plan to Cut Emissions by Power Plants

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:00 AM |

Britain Spells Out Rules for Barring Militants

8/24/05 Cowell, NYT, Britain Spells Out Rules for Barring Militants

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:01 AM |

Wave of Marine Species Extinctions Feared

8/24/05 Eilperin, NYT, Wave of Marine Species Extinctions Feared - Chart

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:03 AM |

Durable Goods Orders Fell Sharply in July

8/24/05 Bajaj, NYT, Durable Goods Orders Fell Sharply in July

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:04 AM |

New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed

8/24/05 Pressler, NYT, New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:05 AM |

New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed

8/24/05 Pressler, NYT, New Fuel Economy Standards Proposed

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:05 AM |

Cybertroops Keep War Games Real

8/24/05 Orzech, Wired, Cybertroops Keep War Games Real

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:06 AM |

Floods cause havoc across Europe

8/24/05 BBC, Floods cause havoc across Europe

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:10 AM |

Red Army's 'ghosts' of Afghanistan

8/24/05 Coghlan, BBC, Red Army's 'ghosts' of Afghanistan

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:11 AM |

US dismisses Iran nuclear report

8/24/05 BBC, US dismisses Iran nuclear report

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:12 AM |

U.S. Develops Electric Bullets to Fire Into Crowds

8/24/05 GNM, U.S. Develops Electric Bullets to Fire Into Crowds

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:13 AM |

UN chief promises aid for Niger

8/24/05 BBC, UN chief promises aid for Niger

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:13 AM |

US camp holds 'homeless' Chinese

8/24/05 BBC, US camp holds 'homeless' Chinese

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:14 AM |

Israel to seize land for barrier

8/24/05 BBC, Israel to seize land for barrier

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:15 AM |

Iraq war approaching the tipping point

8/24/05 Sleiman, Al Jazeera.net, Iraq war approaching the tipping point

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:15 AM |

Is Jordan Al Qaeda's next 'front'?

8/24/05 Clark, CSM, Is Jordan Al Qaeda's next 'front'?

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:16 AM |

Are We There Yet? Fascism in America

8/23/05 Albert, CounterPunch, Are We There Yet? Fascism in America

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:17 AM |

Rumsfeld Compares Iraq Critics To Communists, Stalinists

8/23/05 Think Progress, Rumsfeld Compares Iraq Critics To Communists, Stalinists

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:18 AM |

Air Force Capt.Turned Activist Says Pentagon's Actions Towards Depleted Uranium

8/24/05 Szymanski, GNM, Air Force Capt.Turned Activist Says Pentagon's Actions Towards Depleted Uranium

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:23 AM |

From Peak Oilers to Citizens for Sustainable Living

8/22/05 Peak Oil NYC, From Peak Oilers to Citizens for Sustainable Living

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:31 AM |

August 25, 2005

Chavez taunts US with oil offer

8/25/05 Campbell, Guardian, Chavez taunts US with oil offer

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:17 AM |

US states bypass Bush to tackle greenhouse gas emissions

8/25/05 Borger, Guardian, US states bypass Bush to tackle greenhouse gas emissions

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:17 AM |

Expulsions illegal, UN tells Clarke

8/25/05 MacAskill, et al, Guardian, Expulsions illegal, UN tells Clarke

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:17 AM |

Al-Qaida will retreat to Africa, says general

8/25/05 Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Al-Qaida will retreat to Africa, says general

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:30 AM |

Rents Head Up as Home Prices Put Off Buyers

8/25/05 Leonhardt, NYT, Rents Head Up as Home Prices Put Off Buyers

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:38 AM |

Pakistan Now Says Scientist Did Send Koreans Nuclear Gear

8/25/05 Masood & Rohde, NYT, Pakistan Now Says Scientist Did Send Koreans Nuclear Gear

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:44 AM |

Bolton Pushes U.N. on Change as U.S. Objects to Draft Plan

8/25/05 Hoge, NYT, Bolton Pushes U.N. on Change as U.S. Objects to Draft Plan

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:44 AM |

Truth-Telling on Race? Not in Bush's Fantasyland

8/25/05 Herbert, NYT, Truth-Telling on Race? Not in Bush's Fantasyland

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:45 AM |

Fuel Economy Plan Bypasses California to Help Out Detroit

8/25/05 Hakim, NYT, Fuel Economy Plan Bypasses California to Help Out Detroit

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:45 AM |

3 States Seek Emissions Pact

8/25/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, 3 States Seek Emissions Pact

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:48 AM |

Official in Racial Profiling Study Demoted

8/25/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Official in Racial Profiling Study Demoted

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:49 AM |

Europe struggles amid flood chaos

8/25/05 BBC, Europe struggles amid flood chaos

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:51 AM |

Digging for 'tainted gold' in Congo

8/25/05 McLaughlin, CSM, Digging for 'tainted gold' in Congo

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:55 AM |

Hawaii to Impose Nation's First Gasoline Price Caps in New Era of Soaring Crude

8/25/05 McAvoy, AP, Hawaii to Impose Nation's First Gasoline Price Caps in New Era of Soaring Crude

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:55 AM |

India moves to spread wealth

8/25/05 Chopra, CSM, India moves to spread wealth

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:57 AM |

Chavez seeks influence with oil diplomacy

8/25/05 Harman, CSM, Chavez seeks influence with oil diplomacy

Posted on August 25, 2005 2:59 AM |

China's Kazakh prize: The expert opinion

8/25/05 Moore, Asia Times, China's Kazakh prize: The expert opinion

Posted on August 25, 2005 3:00 AM |

China, Russia Wrap Up First Joint Military Exercise With Paratroop Invasion

8/25/05 McDonald, AP, China, Russia Wrap Up First Joint Military Exercise With Paratroop Invasion

Posted on August 25, 2005 3:04 AM |

Oil hits record $68 on storm, gas draw

8/25/05 Sung-woo, Reuters, Oil hits record $68 on storm, gas draw

Posted on August 25, 2005 3:04 AM |

How to Say No

8/25/05 Caldwell, Nation, How to Say No

Posted on August 25, 2005 7:50 AM |

August 26, 2005

CIA Watchdog Calls For Action on Intel Failures

8/26/05 Schrader, CHB, CIA Watchdog Calls For Action on Intel Failures

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:16 AM |

Polar Ice Could Melt by 2040

8/26/25 Neff, CHB, Polar Ice Could Melt by 2040

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:16 AM |

Bush's Obscene Tirades Rattle White House Aides

8/26/05 Thompson, CHB, Bush's Obscene Tirades Rattle White House Aides

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:17 AM |

Oil holds above $67 as hurricane hits U.S

8/26/05 Reuters, Oil holds above $67 as hurricane hits U.S

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:21 AM |

Uzbeks step up pressure on U.S. to leave air base

8/26/05 Reuters, Uzbeks step up pressure on U.S. to leave air base

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:23 AM |

Federal Judge OKs Global Warming Lawsuit

8/25/05 Kravets, AP, Federal Judge OKs Global Warming Lawsuit

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:23 AM |

Even in Summer, Americans Dread Winter Heating Bills

8/26/05 Mouawad, NYT, Even in Summer, Americans Dread Winter Heating Bills

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:26 AM |

'63 Tapes Reveal Kennedy and Aides Discussed Using Nuclear Arms in a China-India Clash

8/26/05 Giridharadas, NYT, '63 Tapes Reveal Kennedy and Aides Discussed Using Nuclear Arms in a China-India Clash

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:39 AM |

Top Official Urged Change in How Parks Are Managed

8/26/05 Barringer, NYT, Top Official Urged Change in How Parks Are Managed

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:39 AM |

F.B.I., Using Patriot Act, Demands Library's Records

8/26/05 Lichtblau, NYT, F.B.I., Using Patriot Act, Demands Library's Records

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:42 AM |

Who's Next?

8/25/05 Houppert, Nation, Who's Next?

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:49 AM |

Driving Green, Explosion-Free

8/26/05 Schectmeister, Wired, Driving Green, Explosion-Free

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:52 AM |

S. California Heat, Line Trouble Mean Rolling Blackouts

8/26/05 AP, S. California Heat, Line Trouble Mean Rolling Blackouts

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:53 AM |

Military Academies Faulted on Harassment

8/26/05 AP, Military Academies Faulted on Harassment

Posted on August 26, 2005 7:53 AM |

Rural Greyhound passengers get last boarding call

8/26/05 Jonsson, CSM, Rural Greyhound passengers get last boarding call

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:03 AM |

Hundreds of firms vie for Nigerian oil

8/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Hundreds of firms vie for Nigerian oil

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:40 AM |

Critics raise alarm over 'exclusive' new terror laws

8/26/05 Tempest, Guardia, Critics raise alarm over 'exclusive' new terror laws

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:44 AM |

Lethal hospital bug cases rocket

8/26/05 BBC, Lethal hospital bug cases rocket

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:47 AM |

Gas prices too high? Try Europe.

8/26/05 Ford, CSM, Gas prices too high? Try Europe.

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:47 AM |

Europe counts cost of flood chaos

8/26/05 BBC, Europe counts cost of flood chaos

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:48 AM |

Can aid do more harm than good?

8/26/05 BBC, Can aid do more harm than good?

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:48 AM |

Panel Votes to Close Walter Reed Hospital

8/26/05 Weiss & Montgomery, Wa. Post, Panel Votes to Close Walter Reed Hospital

Posted on August 26, 2005 8:51 AM |

August 27, 2005

Britain heads for clash with US over UN

8/27/05 MacAskill, Guardian, Britain heads for clash with US Over UN

Posted on August 27, 2005 2:48 AM |

Road map for US relations with rest of world

8/27/05 Borger, Guardian, Road map for US relations with rest of world

Posted on August 27, 2005 2:49 AM |

Mr Bush fires a missile

8/27/05 Guardian, Mr Bush fires a missile

Posted on August 27, 2005 2:49 AM |

With Only Reputations at Stake, Talk on C.I.A. Report Turns to How Much to Publish

8/27/05 Shane, NYT, With Only Reputations at Stake, Talk on C.I.A. Report Turns to How Much to Publish

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:30 AM |

Greenspan Cites Economic Risks For Consumers

8/27/05 Henderson, Wa. Post, Greenspan Cites Economic Risks For Consumers

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:30 AM |

Uzbekistan Senate Says U.S. Troops Must Leave

8/27/05 White, Wa. Post, Uzbekistan Senate Says U.S. Troops Must Leave

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:34 AM |

Key Provisions of Iraq's Draft Constitution

8/27/05 Wa. Post, Key Provisions of Iraq's Draft Constitution

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:34 AM |

Nearly 1,000 Released From Abu Ghraib

8/27/05 AP, Nearly 1,000 Released From Abu Ghraib

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:35 AM |

Workers Of the World Uniting

8/17/05 Meyerson, Wa. Post, Workers Of the World Uniting

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:35 AM |

Europe counts cost of flood chaos

8/27/05 BBC, Europe counts cost of flood chaos

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:37 AM |

An Islamic Republic of Iraq?

8/27/05 Hardy, BBC, An Islamic Republic of Iraq?

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:37 AM |

Core group to discuss key UN charter

8/27/05 Al Jazeera.net, Core group to discuss key UN charter

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:39 AM |

45,000 patients infected with hospital superbug

8/27/05 Carvel, Guardian, 45,000 patients infected with hospital superbug

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:40 AM |

Venezuela curbs foreign preachers

8/27/05 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela curbs foreign preachers

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:40 AM |

China's Exports to Saudi Arabia cost more after loosening of Dollar Peg

8/27/05 For-Ex, China's Exports to Saudi Arabia cost more after loosening of Dollar Peg

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:41 AM |

Iraq Sunnis counter charter proposal

8/27/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq Sunnis counter charter proposal

Posted on August 27, 2005 5:19 AM |

The Racism of Political Classification

8/27/05 Parker, CHB, The Racism of Political Classification

Posted on August 27, 2005 6:52 AM |

August 28, 2005

Critics warn India over river linking

8/28/05 Al Jazeera, Critics warn India over river linking

Posted on August 28, 2005 4:54 AM |

U.S. to Triple Airport Quarantine Stations

8/28/05 Gillis, Wa. Post, U.S. to Triple Airport Quarantine Stations

Posted on August 28, 2005 5:19 AM |

'Play for Peace' soccer match turns into massacre

8/28/05 Lindsay, Newsday.com 'Play for Peace' soccer match turns into massacre

Posted on August 28, 2005 5:19 AM |

Strategizing a Christian Coup d'Etat

8/28/05 Jarvie, LA TImes, Strategizing a Christian Coup d'Etat

Posted on August 28, 2005 6:52 AM |

Civil War Looms in Iraq as Constitution Talks End in Disarray

8/28/05 Whitaker, Independent, Civil War Looms in Iraq as Constitution Talks End in Disarray

Posted on August 28, 2005 6:52 AM |

Iraqi Activist Taken Up by Bush Recants Her Views

8/28/05 Buncombe, Independent, Iraqi Activist Taken Up by Bush Recants Her Views

Posted on August 28, 2005 7:26 AM |

August 29, 2005

Bolton wants '11th hour' changes to UN reform plan

8/29/05 Regan, CSM, Bolton wants '11th hour' changes to UN reform plan

Posted on August 29, 2005 4:56 AM |

ID and Voting Rights

8/29/05 Wang, MoJo, ID and Voting Rights

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:06 AM |

Iraq gamble as Sunnis left out of constitution deal

8/29/05 Carroll, Guardian, Iraq gamble as Sunnis left out of constitution deal

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:11 AM |

Opec chief says oil price worrying

8/29/05 Al Jazeera.net, Opec chief says oil price worrying

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:13 AM |

Army Contract Official Critical of Halliburton Pact Is Demoted

8/29/05 Eckholm, NYT, Army Contract Official Critical of Halliburton Pact Is Demoted

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:13 AM |

Access to Abortion Pared at State Level

8/29/05 Connolly, Wa. Post, Access to Abortion Pared at State Level

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:14 AM |

Measuring the Economy May Not Be as Simple as 1, 2, 3

8/29/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Measuring the Economy May Not Be as Simple as 1, 2, 3

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:16 AM |

Green Light for Guzzlers

8/29/05 Wa. Post, Green Light for Guzzlers

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:16 AM |

Blood Feud

8/29/05 Koerner, Wired, Blood Feud

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:17 AM |

Venezuela seeks action in US row

8/29/05 BBC, Venezuela seeks action in US row

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:20 AM |

Iraq charter a 'recipe for chaos'

8/29/05 BBC, Iraq charter a 'recipe for chaos'

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:21 AM |

Boost to CO2 mass extinction idea

8/22/05 Briggs, BBC, Boost to CO2 mass extinction idea

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:21 AM |

August 30, 2005

Oil prices close to record as Katrina shuts down production

8/30/05 Teather, Guardian, Oil prices close to record as Katrina shuts down production

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:40 AM |

Another Storm Casualty: Oil Prices

8/30/05 Mouawad & Romero, NYT, Another Storm Casualty: Oil Prices

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:40 AM |

Weapons Sales Worldwide Rise to Highest Level Since 2000

8/30/05 Shanker, NYT, Weapons Sales Worldwide Rise to Highest Level Since 2000

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:40 AM |

Military Wrestles With Disharmony Among Chaplains

8/30/05 Cooperman, Wa. Post, Military Wrestles With Disharmony Among Chaplains

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:42 AM |

Air Force Bans Leaders' Promotion of Religion

8/30/05 Goodstein, NYT, Air Force Bans Leaders' Promotion of Religion

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:42 AM |

Gonzales Faults Senate Version of Patriot Act Legislation

8/30/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Gonzales Faults Senate Version of Patriot Act Legislation

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:46 AM |

Where to Donate for Katrina Disaster

8/30/05 Wa. Post, Where to Donate for Katrina Disaster

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:46 AM |

Egypt gets licence to make China jets

8/30/05 Al Jazeera.net, Egypt gets licence to make China jets

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:48 AM |

'Swift Boating' Science

8/30/05 Alexander, Wired, 'Swift Boating' Science

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:49 AM |

US 'harming' Uganda's Aids battle

8/30/05 BBC, US 'harming' Uganda's Aids battle

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:50 AM |

Zimbabwe destruction: One man's story

8/30/05 BBC, Zimbabwe destruction: One man's story

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:52 AM |

Indonesia tries to halt rupiah freefall

8/30/05 Al Jazeera.net, Indonesia tries to halt rupiah freefall

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:53 AM |

Iran's oil gambit - and potential affront to the US

8/30/05 LaFranchi, CSM, Iran's oil gambit - and potential affront to the US

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:57 AM |

Defense firms feast on Bush's 'War on Terror'

8/30/05 Al Jazeera.com, Defense firms feast on Bush's 'War on Terror'

Posted on August 30, 2005 4:59 AM |

Secrecy Shrouds Patriot Act Powers

8/30/05 Fisher, IPS, Secrecy Shrouds Patriot Act Powers

Posted on August 30, 2005 7:02 AM |

Katrina's Real Name

8/30/05 Gelbspan, MoJo, Katrina's Real Name

Posted on August 30, 2005 7:03 AM |

Much of Gulf Coast Is Crippled; Death Toll Rises After Hurricane

8/30/05 Treaser, NYT, Much of Gulf Coast Is Crippled; Death Toll Rises After Hurricane

Posted on August 30, 2005 7:06 AM |

August 31, 2005

American Is World's Largest Arms Dealer

8/31/05 Baldor, CHB, American Is World's Largest Arms Dealer

Posted on August 31, 2005 6:56 AM |

More Americans Living in Poverty

8/31/05 Deibel, CHB, More Americans Living in Poverty

Posted on August 31, 2005 6:56 AM |

Bush's Approval Ratings At All-Time Low

8/31/05 CHB, Bush's Approval Ratings At All-Time Low

Posted on August 31, 2005 6:56 AM |

'600 dead' in Baghdad bridge disaster

8/31/05 Guardian, '600 dead' in Baghdad bridge disaster

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:04 AM |

Geography Complicates Levee Repair

8/31/05 Dean & Revkin, Geography Complicates Levee Repair

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:08 AM |

No Quick Fix for Gulf Oil Operations

8/31/05 Mouawad, NYT, No Quick Fix for Gulf Oil Operations

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:08 AM |

Teaching of Creationism Is Endorsed in New Survey

8/31/05 Goodstein, NYT, Teaching of Creationism Is Endorsed in New Survey

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:09 AM |

Environment key to helping poor

8/31/05 Black, BBC, Environment key to helping poor

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:11 AM |

Gas Could Top $3 This Weekend

8/31/05 Henderson, Wa. Post, Gas Could Top $3 This Weekend

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:11 AM |

More than 600 killed in Iraq stampede

8/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, More than 600 killed in Iraq stampede

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:12 AM |

Bush Gives New Reason for Iraq War

8/31/05 Loven, AP, Bush Gives New Reason for Iraq War

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:12 AM |

Scores killed in Iraq air strikes

8/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, Scores killed in Iraq air strikes

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:12 AM |

Storm refugees face slow return

8/31/05 Axtman, CSM, Storm refugees face slow return

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:14 AM |

Despite more jobs, US poverty rate rises

8/31/05 Miller & Paulson, CSM, Despite more jobs, US poverty rate rises

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:14 AM |

The Katrina factor and energy prices

8/31/05 Scherer, CSM, The Katrina factor and energy prices

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:16 AM |

U.S. forces launch air strikes on Iraq-Syria border

8/30/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. forces launch air strikes on Iraq-Syria border

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:17 AM |

White House to Release Oil From Reserves

8/31/05 Putman, AP, White House to Release Oil From Reserves

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:19 AM |

Governor: Everyone Must Leave New Orleans

8/31/05 AP, Governor: Everyone Must Leave New Orleans

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:21 AM |

Powergen price hikes come into force

8/31/05 Guardian, Powergen price hikes come into force

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:23 AM |

US to hold Reuters cameraman for six months

8/31/05 Cozens, Guardian, US to hold Reuters cameraman for six months

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:23 AM |

Global warming may be to blame

8/31/05 Buncombe, Independent, Global warming may be to blame

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:25 AM |

Two million fall victim to slave trade each year, says UN

8/31/05 Huggler, Independent, Two million fall victim to slave trade each year, says UN

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:25 AM |

Months of homelessness, years of rebuilding

8/31/05 Buncombe, Independent, Months of homelessness, years of rebuilding

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:26 AM |

Cinergy: Gas bills to explode

8/31/05 Boyer, Cincinati Enquirer, Cinergy: Gas bills to explode

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:28 AM |

Crude price breaks $70 as Gulf of Mexico oil fields are paralysed

8/31/05 Thorton, Independent, Crude price breaks $70 as Gulf of Mexico oil fields are paralysed

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:28 AM |

Economic woes certain to spread

8/31/05 Cox News, Economic woes certain to spread

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:31 AM |

A Declaration Of War On UN

8/31/05 Bennis, TomPaine, A Declaration Of War On UN

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:32 AM |

No progress in US-China textile talks

8/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, No progress in US-China textile talks

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:52 AM |

State to allow half gallon gasoline sales

8/31/05 AP, State to allow half gallon gasoline sales

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:56 AM |

20 oil rigs missing in Gulf of Mexico: US Coast Guard

8/31/05 AP, 20 oil rigs missing in Gulf of Mexico: US Coast Guard

Posted on August 31, 2005 8:05 AM |

Newest (and very informative and very scary) report from an anonymous insider

8/31/05 OilDrum, Newest (and very informative and very scary) report from an anonymous insider

Posted on August 31, 2005 8:05 AM |

An Oil Panic In Plain Sight

8/31/05 Brodrick, DailyRecknoing, An Oil Panic In Plain Sight

Posted on August 31, 2005 8:07 AM |

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