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December 1, 2005

Sea Change - the Moken

12/01/05 Bauerline, MoJo, Sea Change and the photo essay

Posted on December 1, 2005 5:48 AM |

Insurgents Attack U.S. Bases in Iraq

12/01/05 Reid, AP, Insurgents Attack U.S. Bases in Iraq

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:09 AM |

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry on Pensions

12/01/05 Walsh, NYT, Lawmakers Seek Inquiry on Pensions

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:21 AM |

A Strategy to Restore Western Grasslands Meets With Local Resistance

12/01/05 Barringer, NYT, A Strategy to Restore Western Grasslands Meets With Local Resistance

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:22 AM |

Louisiana's Levee Inquiry Faults Army Corps

12/01/05 Schwartz & Drew, NYT, Louisiana's Levee Inquiry Faults Army Corps

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:23 AM |

Scientists Say Slower Atlantic Currents Could Mean a Colder Europe

12/01/05 Rivkin, NYT, Scientists Say Slower Atlantic Currents Could Mean a Colder Europe

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:23 AM |

Rebels Briefly Control Central Ramadi in Presence of Marines

12/01/05 Knickmeyer & Barbash, Wa. Post, Rebels Briefly Control Central Ramadi in Presence of Marines

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:24 AM |

Study: U.S. Fisheries Discard 22% of Catch

12/01/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Study: U.S. Fisheries Discard 22% of Catch

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:25 AM |

Top Oil Company Executives Retool Responses on Energy Task Force Roles

12/01/05 Wa. Post, Top Oil Company Executives Retool Responses on Energy Task Force Roles

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:25 AM |

Hurricane Victims' Bills Coming Due

12/01/05 Mayer & O'Hara, Wa. Post, Hurricane Victims' Bills Coming Due

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:27 AM |

South Africa to have gay weddings

12/01/05 BBC, South Africa to have gay weddings

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:27 AM |

Controversy grows in Europe over CIA jail network

12/01/05 Ford, CSM, Controversy grows in Europe over CIA jail network

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:28 AM |

Racist killers get life for 'poisonous' attack

12/01/05 Independent, Racist killers get life for 'poisonous' attack

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:30 AM |

Flight Logs Reveal Hundreds of CIA Flights to Europe: Report

12/01/05 AFP, Flight Logs Reveal Hundreds of CIA Flights to Europe: Report

Posted on December 1, 2005 6:47 AM |

North Carolina Man Is 1,000th Executed Since 1976 Decision

12/01/05 Goodman, NYT, North Carolina Man Is 1,000th Executed Since 1976 Decision

Posted on December 1, 2005 7:04 AM |

US military planting stories in Iraqi papers

12/01/05 Regan, CSM, US military planting stories in Iraqi papers

Posted on December 1, 2005 7:13 AM |

The War on Al Jazeera

12/01/05 Scahill, Nation, The War on Al Jazeera

Posted on December 1, 2005 7:37 AM |

Alarm over dramatic weakening of Gulf Stream

12/01/05 Sample, Guardian, Alarm over dramatic weakening of Gulf Stream

Posted on December 1, 2005 8:34 AM |

December 2, 2005

Able Danger: The ultimate government cover-up?

12/02/05 Rosen, CHB, Able Danger: The ultimate government cover-up?

Posted on December 2, 2005 6:47 AM |

Timeline shows massive screw-ups

12/02/05 McClatchy Newspapers, Timeline shows massive screw-ups - Able Danger

Posted on December 2, 2005 6:47 AM |

Bird by Bird, China Tackles Vast Flu Task

12/02/05 French, NYT, Bird by Bird, China Tackles Vast Flu Task

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:02 AM |

Lobbyist's Role in Hiring Aides Is Investigated

12/02/05 Kornblut, NYT, Lobbyist's Role in Hiring Aides Is Investigated

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:02 AM |

US military presence in Paraguay irks neighbors

12/02/05 Hearn, CSM, US military presence in Paraguay irks neighbors

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:03 AM |

In C.I.A. Leak, More Talks With Journalists

12/02/05 Stevenson & Jehl, NYT, In C.I.A. Leak, More Talks With Journalists

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:04 AM |

Army Officer Charged in Iraq Investigation

12/02/05 Glanz, NYT, Army Officer Charged in Iraq Investigation

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:05 AM |

Senate Summons Pentagon to Explain Effort to Plant News Stories in Iraqi Media

12/02/05 Schmitt & Cloud, NYT, Senate Summons Pentagon to Explain Effort to Plant News Stories in Iraqi Media

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:06 AM |

Deadly Germ Is Becoming Wider Threat

12/02/05 AP, Deadly Germ Is Becoming Wider Threat

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:07 AM |

Justice Staff Saw Texas Districting As Illegal

12/02/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Justice Staff Saw Texas Districting As Illegal

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:08 AM |

GOP Official Urges Caution on Immigrants

12/02/05 Balz, Wa. Post, GOP Official Urges Caution on Immigrants

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:10 AM |

SUV Sales Down Sharply

12/02/05 Freeman, Wa. Post, SUV Sales Down Sharply

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:11 AM |

Winter warning over quake tents

12/02/05 BBC, Winter warning over quake tents

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:11 AM |

US Vietnam intelligence 'flawed'

12/02/05 BBC, US Vietnam intelligence 'flawed'

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:12 AM |

Israel missile test 'successful'

12/02/05 BBC, Israel missile test 'successful'

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:13 AM |

US stand poses hurdle at environmental talks

12/02/05 Spotts, CSM, US stand poses hurdle at environmental talks

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:15 AM |

Venezuela Touts Cheap Fuel to US as Bush Takes Heat

12/02/05 Robinson, Reuters, Venezuela Touts Cheap Fuel to US as Bush Takes Heat

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:15 AM |

Hard Evidence of U.S. Torturing Prisoners to Death Ignored by Corporate Media

12/02/05 Phillips, CommonDreams, Hard Evidence of U.S. Torturing Prisoners to Death Ignored by Corporate Media

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:15 AM |

Precarious Lives

12/02/05 Loeb, MoJo, Precarious Lives

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:15 AM |

Blair faces allegations of complicity in torture

12/02/05 Brown & Buncombe, Independent, Blair faces allegations of complicity in torture

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:16 AM |

A drought of farm labor

12/02/05 Wood, CSM, A drought of farm labor

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:16 AM |

Parks' predecessor to get her civil rights recognition at last

12/02/05 Buncombe, Independent, Parks' predecessor to get her civil rights recognition at last

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:18 AM |

'Wildlife Interpol' launched to aid endangered species

12/02/05 McGirk, Independent, 'Wildlife Interpol' launched to aid endangered species

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:19 AM |

The Global Underworld

12/02/05 Naim, MoJo, The Global Underworld

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:31 AM |

The Immigration Hot Potato

12/02/05 Wasow, MoJo, The Immigration Hot Potato

Posted on December 2, 2005 7:32 AM |

December 3, 2005

State Department Using Ideological Litmus Tests to Screen Speakers

12/03/05 Stobel & Landay, KnightRidder, State Department Using Ideological Litmus Tests to Screen Speakers

Posted on December 3, 2005 6:10 AM |

CIA flights 'landed in Germany'

12/03/05 BBC, CIA flights 'landed in Germany'

Posted on December 3, 2005 6:49 AM |

Push to Loosen Abortion Laws in Latin America

12/03/05 Forero, NYT, Push to Loosen Abortion Laws in Latin America

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:35 AM |

Torture Is 'Widespread' in China, U.N. Investigator Says

12/03/05 Kahn, NYT, Torture Is 'Widespread' in China, U.N. Investigator Says

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:35 AM |

Greenspan Points to Danger of Rising Budget Deficits

12/03/05 Timmons, NYT, Greenspan Points to Danger of Rising Budget Deficits

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:36 AM |

Military Admits Planting News in Iraq

12/03/05 Schmitt, NYT, Military Admits Planting News in Iraq

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:37 AM |

New Twist in Texas Districting Dispute

12/03/05 Rosenbaum & Lichblau, NYT, New Twist in Texas Districting Dispute

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:38 AM |

10 things you can do at home

12/03/05 Independent, 10 things you can do at home

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:39 AM |

FEMA Pulls Out of Lower Ninth

12/03/05 Hsu, Wa. Post, FEMA Pulls Out of Lower Ninth

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:40 AM |

China Fires Environment Agency Chief Over Handling of Toxic Spill

12/03/05 Pan, Wa. Post, China Fires Environment Agency Chief Over Handling of Toxic Spill

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:41 AM |

Report Accuses EPA of Slanting Analysis

12/03/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Report Accuses EPA of Slanting Analysis

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:42 AM |

G7 urges progress on trade talks

12/03/05 BBC, G7 urges progress on trade talks

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:43 AM |

Wolfowitz: Trade barriers indefensible

12/02/05 Wolfowitz, Al Jazeera.net, Wolfowitz: Trade barriers indefensible

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:45 AM |

US 'backed East Timor invasion'

12/03/05 Al Jazeera.net, US 'backed East Timor invasion'

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:46 AM |

Climate change: time for action

12/03/05 McCarthy, Independent, Climate change: time for action

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:50 AM |

Protesters from 30 countries unite to fight global warming

12/03/05 Milmo, Independent, Protesters from 30 countries unite to fight global warming

Posted on December 3, 2005 7:50 AM |

December 4, 2005

Health Coverage of Young Widens With States' Aid

12/04/05 Broder, NYT, Health Coverage of Young Widens With States' Aid

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:10 AM |

On Climate Change, a Change of Thinking

12/04/05 Revkin, NYT, On Climate Change, a Change of Thinking

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:28 AM |

Hmmm. What's This Alternative Tax? Hey, Wait! Ouch!

12/04/05 Andrews, NYT, Hmmm. What's This Alternative Tax? Hey, Wait! Ouch!

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:30 AM |

Report Finds Cover-Up in an F.B.I. Terror Case

12/04/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Report Finds Cover-Up in an F.B.I. Terror Case

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:37 AM |

In the Killings of Black Officers, a Somber Reflection of Diversity

12/04/05 Wilson, NYT, In the Killings of Black Officers, a Somber Reflection of Diversity

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:38 AM |

Wrongful Imprisonment: Anatomy of a CIA Mistake

12/04/05 Priest, Wa. Post, Wrongful Imprisonment: Anatomy of a CIA Mistake

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:39 AM |

Blanco Releases Katrina Records

12/04/05 Warrick et al, Blanco Releases Katrina Records

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:40 AM |

Automakers Are Lining Up Aid, But Just Don't Call It a Bailout

12/04/05 Bimbaum & Freeman, Wa. Post, Automakers Are Lining Up Aid, But Just Don't Call It a Bailout

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:40 AM |

Use of Race in Picking Jury Banned

12/04/05 AP, Use of Race in Picking Jury Banned

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:47 AM |

Beating the Heating Bill

12/04/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Beating the Heating Bill

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:47 AM |

House and Senate Both Like Tax Cuts, but Not the Same Ones

12/04/05 Crenshaw, Wa. Post, House and Senate Both Like Tax Cuts, but Not the Same Ones

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:48 AM |

Iraqis turn to drugs to escape reality

12/04/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraqis turn to drugs to escape reality

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:50 AM |

Record number of GM animals being bred in UK laboratories

12/04/05 Woolf, Independent, Record number of GM animals being bred in UK laboratories

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:51 AM |

The torture files

12/04/05 Independent, The torture files

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:52 AM |

UK homes a dirtier shade of green

12/04/05 Lean, Independent, UK homes a dirtier shade of green

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:53 AM |

Children die as winter snow sweeps quake valleys

12/04/05 McDougal, Observer, Children die as winter snow sweeps quake valleys

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:54 AM |

Rice rejects EU protests over secret terror prisons

12/04/05 Barnett & Boward, Guardian, Rice rejects EU protests over secret terror prisons

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:55 AM |

A world without easy oil: What now?

12/02/05 Kinetz, IHT, A world without easy oil: What now?

Posted on December 4, 2005 6:56 AM |

December 5, 2005

Rice Chides Europeans on Detention Center Complaints

12/05/05 Brinkley, NYT, Rice Chides Europeans on Detention Center Complaints

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:11 AM |

In Today's India, Status Comes With Four Wheels

12/05/05 Waldman, NYT, In Today's India, Status Comes With Four Wheels

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:11 AM |

With Oil Prices Off Their Peak, Are Supplies Assured?

12/05/05 Mouawad, NYT, With Oil Prices Off Their Peak, Are Supplies Assured?

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:12 AM |

Navy to Expand Fleet With New Enemies in Mind

12/05/05 Cloud, NYT, Navy to Expand Fleet With New Enemies in Mind

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:13 AM |

Talk of Changes in White House Staff Turns to Its Chief

12/05/05 Bumiller, NYT, Talk of Changes in White House Staff Turns to Its Chief

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:14 AM |

A 'Great Pipeline Race' in Canada

12/05/05 Struck, Wa. Post, A 'Great Pipeline Race' in Canada

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:14 AM |

Implant Maker Fixed Samples Only

12/05/05 Kaufman, Wa. Post, Implant Maker Fixed Samples Only

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:15 AM |

China Confronts Contradictions Between Marxism and Markets

12/05/05 Cody, Wa. Post, China Confronts Contradictions Between Marxism and Markets

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:16 AM |

New Paths for Mortgage Giants

12/05/05 Shin, Wa. Post, New Paths for Mortgage Giants

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:17 AM |

Climate Official's Work Is Questioned

12/05/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Climate Official's Work Is Questioned

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:18 AM |

Nanotechnology Regulation Needed, Critics Say

12/05/05 Weiss, Wa. Post, Nanotechnology Regulation Needed, Critics Say

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:19 AM |

Venezuela 'landslide' for Chavez

12/05/05 BBC, Venezuela 'landslide' for Chavez

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:20 AM |

'Gay weddings' become law in UK

12/05/05 BBC, 'Gay weddings' become law in UK

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:21 AM |

Oil up as winter weather hits US

12/05/05 BBC, Oil up as winter weather hits US

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:22 AM |

'Enemy fire' forces down Chinooks

12/05/05 BBC, 'Enemy fire' forces down Chinooks

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:23 AM |

Intel plans $1bn India investment

12/05/05 BBC, Intel plans $1bn India investment

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:23 AM |

Full text: Rice defends US policy

12/05/05 BBC, Full text: Rice defends US policy

Posted on December 5, 2005 6:52 AM |

Climate Change: Gulf Stream Under Threat

12/05/05 Guardian, Climate Change: Gulf Stream Under Threat

Posted on December 5, 2005 8:29 AM |

Chinese demand for ivory threatens African elephants

12/05/05 Selva, Independent, Chinese demand for ivory threatens African elephants

Posted on December 5, 2005 8:35 AM |

How to live off the land

12/05/05 Cookson, Independent, How to live off the land

Posted on December 5, 2005 8:36 AM |

Food Crisis Feared as Fertile Land Runs Out

12/05/05 Ravilious, Guardian, Food Crisis Feared as Fertile Land Runs Out

Posted on December 5, 2005 9:01 AM |

December 6, 2005

In Mongolia, an 'Extinction Crisis' Looms

12/06/05 Wilford, NYT, In Mongolia, an 'Extinction Crisis' Looms

Posted on December 6, 2005 6:06 AM |

The most destructive crop on earth is no solution to the energy crisis

12/06/05 Monbiot, Guardian, The most destructive crop on earth is no solution to the energy crisis

Posted on December 6, 2005 7:01 AM |

Slow extraction for icy 'tooth'

12/06/05 BBC, Slow extraction for icy 'tooth'

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:01 AM |

How the wind could be our best weapon against global warming

Buncombe, Independent, How the wind could be our best weapon against global warming

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:01 AM |

Sources Tell ABC News Top Al Qaeda Figures Held in Secret CIA Prisons

12/06/05 Ross & Esposito, ABC, Sources Tell ABC News Top Al Qaeda Figures Held in Secret CIA Prisons

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:15 AM |

'New mammal' found in Borneo

12/06/05 AP, 'New mammal' found in Borneo

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:17 AM |

Supreme Court Hears Case of Recruiters on Campuses

12/06/05 AP, Supreme Court Hears Case of Recruiters on Campuses

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:19 AM |

U.S. Admits Botched Detention, Merkel Says

12/06/05 AP, U.S. Admits Botched Detention, Merkel Says

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:19 AM |

Mortgage Aid Set for 20,000 Storm-Hit Homes

12/06/05 Eaton, NYT, Mortgage Aid Set for 20,000 Storm-Hit Homes

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:21 AM |

Texas Judge Lets Stand 2 of 3 Charges Against DeLay

12/06/05 Blumenthal & Hulse, NYT, Texas Judge Lets Stand 2 of 3 Charges Against DeLay

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:22 AM |

9/11 Panel Issues Poor Grades for Handling of Terror

12/06/05 Shenon, NYT, 9/11 Panel Issues Poor Grades for Handling of Terror

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:23 AM |

Better Bananas, Nicer Mosquitoes

12/06/05 McNeil, NYT, Better Bananas, Nicer Mosquitoes

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:23 AM |

On India's Roads, Cargo and a Deadly Passenger

12/06/05 Waldman, NYT, On India's Roads, Cargo and a Deadly Passenger

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:25 AM |

China Ventures Southward

12/06/05 Goodman, Wa. Post, China Ventures Southward

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:26 AM |

Most Sources Refuse to Let Post Writer Testify on Lee

12/06/05 Lee, Wa. Post, Most Sources Refuse to Let Post Writer Testify on Lee

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:27 AM |

Bush Renews Push for Extending Tax Cuts

12/06/05 Fletcher & Weissman, Wa. Post, Bush Renews Push for Extending Tax Cuts

Posted on December 6, 2005 9:28 AM |

December 7, 2005

Not Guilty Verdicts in Florida Terror Trial Are Setback for U.S.

12/07/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Not Guilty Verdicts in Florida Terror Trial Are Setback for U.S.

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:00 AM |

All Roads Lead to Cities, Transforming India

12/07/05 Waldman, NYT, All Roads Lead to Cities, Transforming India

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:00 AM |

Pact Signed for Prototype of Coal Plant

12/07/05 Revkin, NYT, Pact Signed for Prototype of Coal Plant

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:02 AM |

Supreme Court Weighs Military's Access to Law Schools

12/07/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court Weighs Military's Access to Law Schools

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:03 AM |

Lines Drawn for Big Suit Over Sodas

12/07/05 Warner, NYT, Lines Drawn for Big Suit Over Sodas

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:04 AM |

F.D.A. Official Becomes 3rd to Quit Agency Since Summer

12/07/05 Saul, NYT, F.D.A. Official Becomes 3rd to Quit Agency Since Summer

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:05 AM |

2005 Costliest Year for Extreme Weather

12/07/05 Lobe, IPS, 2005 Costliest Year for Extreme Weather

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:28 AM |

Watchdog Challenges U.S. Drug War in Colombia

12/07/05 Schexnayder, SF Chron, Watchdog Challenges U.S. Drug War in Colombia

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:29 AM |

The Silence of the Doctors

12/07/05 Marks, Nation, The Silence of the Doctors

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:39 AM |

Secrets and Lies

12/07/05 Greenberg, Nation, Secrets and Lies

Posted on December 7, 2005 6:40 AM |

December 8, 2005

Scientists: Greenland Glaciers Retreating

12/08/05 Chang, AP, Scientists: Greenland Glaciers Retreating

Posted on December 8, 2005 6:13 AM |

Tire Giant Firestone Hit with Lawsuit over Slave-Like Conditions at Rubber Plantation

12/08/05 Rivzi, OneWorld, Tire Giant Firestone Hit with Lawsuit over Slave-Like Conditions at Rubber Plantation

Posted on December 8, 2005 6:13 AM |

Passionate Pinter's Devastating Assault on US Foreign Policy

12/08/05 Binllington, Guardian, Passionate Pinter's Devastating Assault on US Foreign Policy

Posted on December 8, 2005 6:13 AM |

Conspiracy to Torture

12/08/05 Nation, Conspiracy to Torture

Posted on December 8, 2005 6:38 AM |

O'Reilly promised to "bring horror" to alleged "anti-Christian forces" who oppose Christmas

12/08/05 GNM, O'Reilly promised to "bring horror" to alleged "anti-Christian forces" who oppose Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2005 6:53 AM |

Turning on the War

12/08/05 Teixeira, MoJo, Turning on the War

Posted on December 8, 2005 7:58 AM |

December 9, 2005

Iraq elections: Key players

12//09/05 Al Jazeera, Iraq elections: Key players

Posted on December 9, 2005 2:57 AM |

Iraq elections: Parties to watch

12/09/05 Al Jazeera, Iraq elections: Parties to watch

Posted on December 9, 2005 2:57 AM |

Qaeda-Iraq Link U.S. Cited Is Tied to Coercion Claim

12/09/05 Jehl, NYT, Qaeda-Iraq Link U.S. Cited Is Tied to Coercion Claim

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:28 AM |

Climate talks 'turning sour', warns Beckett

12/09/05 Tempest, Guardian, Climate talks 'turning sour', warns Beckett

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:31 AM |

Europe's pollution hotspots shown

12/09/05 Amos, BBC, Europe's pollution hotspots shown

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:32 AM |

Medical Journal Criticizes Merck Over Vioxx Data

12/09/05 Berenson, NYT, Medical Journal Criticizes Merck Over Vioxx Data

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:33 AM |

Police Fire on Protesters in China, Killing Several

12/09/05 Kahn, NYT, Police Fire on Protesters in China, Killing Several

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:34 AM |

Suicide Bombing Attack on a Bus in Baghdad's Main Terminal Kills 30

12/09/05 Semple, NYT, Suicide Bombing Attack on a Bus in Baghdad's Main Terminal Kills 30

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:34 AM |

Crime Database Often Wrong on Immigration, Study Finds

12/09/05 Swarns, NYT, Crime Database Often Wrong on Immigration, Study Finds

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:35 AM |

House Completes Vote on Tax Cuts for $95 Billion

12/09/05 Andrews, NYT, House Completes Vote on Tax Cuts for $95 Billion

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:36 AM |

With State Firmly in Their Control, Texas Republicans Aren't Fretting About DeLay

12/09/05 Blumenthal, NYT, With State Firmly in Their Control, Texas Republicans Aren't Fretting About DeLay

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:36 AM |

Strangers in the Dazzling Night: A Mix of Oil and Misery

12/09/05 Polgren, NYT, Strangers in the Dazzling Night: A Mix of Oil and Misery

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:37 AM |

U.S. Military Probing Video Of Road Violence

12/09/05 Finer & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, U.S. Military Probing Video Of Road Violence

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:41 AM |

The Bias Breakdown

12/09/05 Joyce, Wa. Post, The Bias Breakdown

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:42 AM |

After Katrina, A Leaner Tulane

12/09/05 Romano, Wa. Post, After Katrina, A Leaner Tulane

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:43 AM |

Pregnant Women Warned By FDA to Avoid Paxil

12/09/05 Kaufman & Vedantam, Wa. Post, Pregnant Women Warned By FDA to Avoid Paxil

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:43 AM |

Spanish At School Translates to Suspension

12/09/05 Reid, Wa. Post, Spanish At School Translates to Suspension

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:44 AM |

Bush Cites Setbacks in Rebuilding By the U.S.

12/09/05 Baker, Wa. Post, Bush Cites Setbacks in Rebuilding By the U.S.

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:45 AM |

$56 Billion in Tax Cuts Passed by House, 234-197

12/09/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, $56 Billion in Tax Cuts Passed by House, 234-197

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:46 AM |

GOP Accepts Deal on Patriot Act

12/09/05 Babington & Eggen, Wa. Post, GOP Accepts Deal on Patriot Act

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:47 AM |

Carlyle Bidding On Food Chains

12/09/05 O'Hara, Wa. Post, Carlyle Bidding On Food Chains

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:47 AM |

Inuit sue US over climate policy

12/09/05 Black, BBC, Inuit sue US over climate policy

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:48 AM |

Russian-German gas link launched

12/09/05 BBC, Russian-German gas link launched

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:49 AM |

Project opens up quake 'machine'

12/09/05 Amos, BBC, Project opens up quake 'machine'

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:51 AM |

US bars access to terror suspects

12/09/05 BBC, US bars access to terror suspects

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:51 AM |

Egyptian government steps up attacks on voters

12/09/05 Murphy, CSM, Egyptian government steps up attacks on voters

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:52 AM |

How black gold was hijacked: North sea oil and the betrayal of Scotland

12/09/05 Russell & Kelbie, Independent, How black gold was hijacked: North sea oil and the betrayal of Scotland

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:55 AM |

'Rainforest martyr' murder trial begins in Brazil

12/09/05 Buncmbe, Independent, 'Rainforest martyr' murder trial begins in Brazil

Posted on December 9, 2005 6:56 AM |

UK 'cover-up' on Israel's nukes

12/09/05 BBC, UK 'cover-up' on Israel's nukes

Posted on December 9, 2005 8:14 AM |

GOP legislators agree on Patriot Act extensions

12/09/05 Regan, CSM, GOP legislators agree on Patriot Act extensions

Posted on December 9, 2005 8:16 AM |

December 10, 2005

US isolated after climate talks walkout

12/10/05 Adam, Guardian, US isolated after climate talks walkout

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:32 AM |

The US has used torture for decades. All that's new is the openness about it

12/10/05 Klein, Guardian, The US has used torture for decades. All that's new is the openness about it

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:32 AM |

Expanding Universe: the religious right's orbits of influence

12/10/05 Clarkson, MoJo, Expanding Universe: the religious right's orbits of influence

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:53 AM |

How planespotters turned into the scourge of the CIA

12/10/05 Seenan & Tremlet, Guardian, How planespotters turned into the scourge of the CIA

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:53 AM |

Soviet air bases in Poland are labelled secret CIA sites

12/10/05 Traynor, Guardian, Soviet air bases in Poland are labelled secret CIA sites

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:54 AM |

Life After the Tsunami

12/10/05 Guardian, Life After the Tsunami

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:55 AM |

Nations Agree to Binding Climate Talks

12/10/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Nations Agree to Binding Climate Talks

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:56 AM |

U.S., Under Fire, Eases Its Stance in Climate Talks

12/10/05 Revkin, NYT, U.S., Under Fire, Eases Its Stance in Climate Talks

Posted on December 10, 2005 7:59 AM |

Live Tracking of Mobile Phones Prompts Court Fights on Privacy

12/10/05 Richtel, NYT, Live Tracking of Mobile Phones Prompts Court Fights on Privacy

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:00 AM |

Protesters Say Police in China Killed Up to 20

12/10/05 French, NYT, Protesters Say Police in China Killed Up to 20

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:00 AM |

Viacom Seals Deal to Buy DreamWorks Movie Studio

12/10/05 Waxman & Fabrikant, NYT, Viacom Seals Deal to Buy DreamWorks Movie Studio

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:01 AM |

Elections Could Tilt Latin America Further to the Left

12/10/05 Forero, NYT, Elections Could Tilt Latin America Further to the Left

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:02 AM |

Wealthy Blacks Oppose Plans for Their Property

12/10/05 Rivlin, NYT, Wealthy Blacks Oppose Plans for Their Property

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:03 AM |

U.S. Rebuffs Red Cross Request for Access to Detainees Held in Secret

12/10/05 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Rebuffs Red Cross Request for Access to Detainees Held in Secret

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:04 AM |

Staff Opinions Banned In Voting Rights Cases

12/10/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Staff Opinions Banned In Voting Rights Cases

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:06 AM |

Psychiatry Ponders Whether Extreme Bias Can Be an Illness

12/10/05 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Psychiatry Ponders Whether Extreme Bias Can Be an Illness

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:06 AM |

Australia's greatest river runs dry as drought takes hold

12/10/05 Connor, Independent, Australia's greatest river runs dry as drought takes hold

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:07 AM |

Wider Probe of Medicare Firms

12/10/05 Gaul, Wa. Post, Wider Probe of Medicare Firms

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:08 AM |

Evacuees Sue To Extend Hotel Plan

12/10/05 AP, Evacuees Sue To Extend Hotel Plan

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:09 AM |

Congress Seeks To Reconcile Divergent Bills

12/10/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Congress Seeks To Reconcile Divergent Bills

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:09 AM |

Deflecting Heat

12/10/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Deflecting Heat

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:10 AM |

Last-minute climate deals reached

12/10/05 BBC, Last-minute climate deals reached

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:11 AM |

UN watchdog receives Nobel prize

12/10/05 BBC, UN watchdog receives Nobel prize

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:11 AM |

US defends prisoners' transfers

12/10/05 BBC, US defends prisoners' transfers

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:12 AM |

Hundreds treated over Tehran smog

12/10/05 BBC, Hundreds treated over Tehran smog

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:13 AM |

Schroeder attacked over gas post

12/10/05 BBC, Schroeder attacked over gas post

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:13 AM |

BP could face US criminal charges

12/10/05 BBC, BP could face US criminal charges

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:15 AM |

Al-Qa'ida operative 'lied about links with Iraq to avoid torture'

12/10/05 Cornwell, Independent, Al-Qa'ida operative 'lied about links with Iraq to avoid torture'

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:17 AM |

US walks out of climate change talks as 150 nations move forward to adopt Kyoto

12/10/05 Buncombe, Independent, US walks out of climate change talks as 150 nations move forward to adopt Kyoto

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:18 AM |

Reality show makes contestants swap race to explore US bigotry

12/10/05 Gumbel, Independent, Reality show makes contestants swap race to explore US bigotry

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:19 AM |

Wildlife to suffer if UK proposals for European funding cuts are approved

12/10/05 Lumsden, Independent, Wildlife to suffer if UK proposals for European funding cuts are approved

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:19 AM |

The vanishing small blue: why butterfly is starving

12/10/05 Kelbie, Independent, The vanishing small blue: why butterfly is starving

Posted on December 10, 2005 8:20 AM |

Poles to probe CIA prisons claim

12/11/05 BBC, Poles to probe CIA prisons claim

Posted on December 10, 2005 10:12 PM |

December 11, 2005

Military's Information War Is Vast and Often Secretive

12/11/05 Gerth, NYT, Military's Information War Is Vast and Often Secretive

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:02 AM |

Newly Bankrupt Raking In Piles of Credit Offers

12/11/05 Egan, NYT, Newly Bankrupt Raking In Piles of Credit Offers

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:02 AM |

36 hurt in fuel depot blast

12/11/05 Dennis, Guardian, 36 hurt in fuel depot blast

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:12 AM |

The Next Retirement Time Bomb

12/11/05 Freudenheim & Walsh, NYT, The Next Retirement Time Bomb

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:16 AM |

What's the Return on Education?

12/11/05 Bernasak, NYT, What's the Return on Education?

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:17 AM |

At F.B.I., Frustration Over Limits on an Antiterror Law

12/11/05 Lichtblau, NYT, At F.B.I., Frustration Over Limits on an Antiterror Law

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:22 AM |

FEMA Extends Hotel Program for Evacuees

12/11/05 Wilgoren, NYT, FEMA Extends Hotel Program for Evacuees

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:22 AM |

MI6 and CIA 'sent student to Morocco to be tortured'

12/11/05 Rose, Observer, MI6 and CIA 'sent student to Morocco to be tortured'

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:22 AM |

U.S. Won't Join in Binding Climate Talks

12/11/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, U.S. Won't Join in Binding Climate Talks

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:25 AM |

Warning Label on Darwin Sows Division in Suburbia

12/11/05 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Warning Label on Darwin Sows Division in Suburbia

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:26 AM |

Read the Fine Print Before Signing Up for Medicare's Drug Benefit

12/11/05 Crenshaw, Wa. Post, Read the Fine Print Before Signing Up for Medicare's Drug Benefit

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:29 AM |

The Tariff Mismatch

12/11/05 Blustein, Wa. Post, The Tariff Mismatch

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:29 AM |

Infant mortality gap between the rich and poor worsens

12/11/05 Elliott, Independent, Infant mortality gap between the rich and poor worsens

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:33 AM |

Energy chief ousted as No 10 eases in more nuclear-friendly face

12/11/05 Webb & Griffiths, Independent, Energy chief ousted as No 10 eases in more nuclear-friendly face

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:35 AM |

US retreats at climate change talks

12/11/05 Adam, Observer, US retreats at climate change talks

Posted on December 11, 2005 7:39 AM |

A noble vision lost (Rendition)

12/11/05 TimesOnline, A noble vision lost (Rendition)

Posted on December 11, 2005 8:06 AM |

Trade talks showdown in Hong Kong

12/11/05 Schifferes, BBC, Trade talks showdown in Hong Kong

Posted on December 11, 2005 10:12 PM |

December 12, 2005

Iraq Prison Raid Finds a New Case of Mistreatment

12/12/05 Wong, NYT, Iraq Prison Raid Finds a New Case of Mistreatment

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:29 AM |

Military Officer Tied to Killings Is Held by China

12/12/05 Kahn, NYT, Military Officer Tied to Killings Is Held by China

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:29 AM |

Neo-Nazis blamed for Sydney riots

12/12/05 Guardian, Neo-Nazis blamed for Sydney riots

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:29 AM |

ConocoPhillips May Buy Rival for $31 Billion

12/12/05 Sorkin & Romero, NYT, ConocoPhillips May Buy Rival for $31 Billion

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:52 AM |

Negotiators Say Differences Over Ban on Abuse Remain

12/12/05 Hulse & Schmitt, NYT, Negotiators Say Differences Over Ban on Abuse Remain

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:52 AM |

On Gulf Coast, a Conflict Over How to Rebuild

12/12/05 Lipton, NYT, On Gulf Coast, a Conflict Over How to Rebuild

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:53 AM |

Trade Talks Now Expected to Focus on Exports of Poorest Nations

12/12/05 Bradsher, NYT, Trade Talks Now Expected to Focus on Exports of Poorest Nations

Posted on December 12, 2005 4:54 AM |

Kazakh farm beats semi-desert blues

12/12/05 Greenall, BBC, Kazakh farm beats semi-desert blues

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:07 AM |

'Digital Dumps' Heap Hazards at Foreign Sites

12/12/05 Grossman, Wa. Post, 'Digital Dumps' Heap Hazards at Foreign Sites

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:07 AM |

Arctic orcas highly contaminated

12/12/05 Clark, BBC, Arctic orcas highly contaminated

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:09 AM |

Mandelson warning on trade deal

12/12/05 BBC, Mandelson warning on trade deal

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:11 AM |

Torture victim: 'They would cut me 30 times in two hours'

12/12/05 Roberts, Independent, Torture victim: 'They would cut me 30 times in two hours'

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:11 AM |

Oil blast bosses deny leaks at depot

12/12/05 Independent, Oil blast bosses deny leaks at depot

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:14 AM |

Rich nations refuse to let go of subsidies as WTO talks near

12/12/05 Thornton, Independent, Rich nations refuse to let go of subsidies as WTO talks near

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:15 AM |

Fears that cloud may leave toxins in the groundwater

12/12/05 Connor & Roberts, Independent, Fears that cloud may leave toxins in the groundwater

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:16 AM |

Transcripts: First Hearing by Congress on Understanding Peak Oil

12/07/05 Transcripts: First Hearing by Congress on Understanding Peak Oil

Posted on December 12, 2005 5:19 AM |

Excerpts From an Interview With Stanley Tookie Williams

12/12/05 NYT, Excerpts From an Interview With Stanley Tookie Williams

Posted on December 12, 2005 6:38 AM |

December 13, 2005

Gang killer 'Tookie' is executed

12/13/05 Guardian, Gang killer 'Tookie' is executed

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:22 AM |

24 years of appeals from death row

12/13/05 Jones, Guardian, 24 years of appeals from death row

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:23 AM |

Time runs out for US ex-gangster

12/13/05 BBC, Time runs out for US ex-gangster

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:23 AM |

WTO protesters clash with riot police

12/13/05 Guardian, WTO protesters clash with riot police

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:35 AM |

Map charts endangered species facing new age of extinction

12/13/05 Sample, Guardian, Map charts endangered species facing new age of extinction

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:36 AM |

Stanley Tookie Williams, Crips Gang Co-Founder, Is Executed

12/13/05 Kershaw, NYT, Stanley Tookie Williams, Crips Gang Co-Founder, Is Executed

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:37 AM |

After 14 Weeks, Evacuees Settle Into 14th Home

12/13/05 Wilgoren, NYT, After 14 Weeks, Evacuees Settle Into 14th Home

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:39 AM |

Judge Orders an Extension of FEMA Aid

12/13/05 Wilgoren, NYT, Judge Orders an Extension of FEMA Aid

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:42 AM |

Is the Pentagon Spying on Americans?

12/13/05 Myers et al, NBC, Is the Pentagon Spying on Americans?

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:42 AM |

Bush 'Confident' of Agreement With McCain on Interrogation

12/13/05 Sanger & Schmitt, NYT, Bush 'Confident' of Agreement With McCain on Interrogation

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:43 AM |

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute on Texas Redistricting

12/13/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court to Hear Dispute on Texas Redistricting

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:44 AM |

Human Brain Cells Are Grown In Mice

12/13/05 Weiss, Wa. Post, Human Brain Cells Are Grown In Mice

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:45 AM |

The Road to Redemption

12/13/05 Sinclair, MoJo, The Road to Redemption - Williams

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:45 AM |

Deficit Jumps After Hurricane Payouts

12/13/05 AP, Deficit Jumps After Hurricane Payouts

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:46 AM |

An Increasingly Aerial War

12/13/05 Jamail, MoJo, An Increasingly Aerial War

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:46 AM |

Funding Tight for Great Lakes Plan

12/13/05 Lydersen, Wa. Post, Funding Tight for Great Lakes Plan

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:47 AM |

Carlyle, Partners to Buy Dunkin' Donuts Parent

12/13/05 O'Hara, Wa. Post, Carlyle, Partners to Buy Dunkin' Donuts Parent

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:47 AM |

Conoco To Acquire Gas Producer In Huge Deal

12/13/05 Blum, Wa. Post, Conoco To Acquire Gas Producer In Huge Deal

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:48 AM |

Riots Rage Again in Suburbs Of Sydney

12/13/05 Corder, AP, Riots Rage Again in Suburbs Of Sydney

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:49 AM |

A Race to Help in Kashmir's Mountains

12/13/05 Lancaster, Wa. Post, A Race to Help in Kashmir's Mountains

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:50 AM |

CIA abduction claims 'credible'

12/13/05 BBC, CIA abduction claims 'credible'

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:51 AM |

Defining torture in a new world war

12/13/05 Reynolds, BBC, Defining torture in a new world war

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:51 AM |

Top US diplomat hid spy meetings

12/13/05 BBC, Top US diplomat hid spy meetings

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:53 AM |

Battle brews over a bigger military role

12/13/05 Sappenfield, CSM, Battle brews over a bigger military role

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:54 AM |

Energy industry's biggest shortage? Future executives

12/13/05 Axtman, CSM, Energy industry's biggest shortage? Future executives

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:54 AM |

US planes carrying prisoners were allowed to land in Britain, says Straw

12/13/05 Brown, Independent, US planes carrying prisoners were allowed to land in Britain, says Straw

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:56 AM |

Oil blast: Retailers count cost of lost stock

12/13/05 Mesure, Independent, Oil blast: Retailers count cost of lost stock

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:57 AM |

The war in numbers: From WMD to the victims

12/13/05 Independent, The war in numbers: From WMD to the victims

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:58 AM |

Graduates less likely to support opportunities for the poor

12/13/05 Carvel, Guardian, Graduates less likely to support opportunities for the poor

Posted on December 13, 2005 6:59 AM |

The Rainwater Prophecy

12/13/05 Ryan, Fortune, The Rainwater Prophecy

Posted on December 13, 2005 8:33 PM |

December 14, 2005

Pentagon Rolls Out Stealth PR

12/14/05 Kelley, USA Today, Pentagon Rolls Out Stealth PR

Posted on December 14, 2005 2:23 AM |

Human Rights, Rendered Meaningless

12/14/05 Scheer, Nation, Human Rights, Rendered Meaningless

Posted on December 14, 2005 2:44 AM |

Brazil to pay off IMF debts early

12/14/05 BBC, Brazil to pay off IMF debts early

Posted on December 14, 2005 2:54 AM |

First spaceport will offer out of this world trips

12/14/05 Sample, Guardian, First spaceport will offer out of this world trips

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:42 AM |

To Halt Abuses, U.S. Will Inspect Jails Run by Iraq

12/14/05 Burns, NYT, To Halt Abuses, U.S. Will Inspect Jails Run by Iraq

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:42 AM |

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits All-Time High

12/14/05 AP, U.S. Trade Deficit Hits All-Time High

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:47 AM |

Bright Spot on Gulf as Casinos Rush to Rebuild

12/14/05 Rivlin, NYT, Bright Spot on Gulf as Casinos Rush to Rebuild

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:48 AM |

General Dynamics to Buy Anteon for About $2.1 Billion

12/14/05 AP, General Dynamics to Buy Anteon for About $2.1 Billion

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:49 AM |

Cut in Minimum Tax Not Likely, Lawmaker Says

12/14/05 Hulse, NYT, Cut in Minimum Tax Not Likely, Lawmaker Says

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:50 AM |

U.S. Ranks Sixth Among Countries Jailing Journalists, Report Says

12/14/05 Seeyle, NYT, U.S. Ranks Sixth Among Countries Jailing Journalists, Report Says

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:50 AM |

Execution Ignites New Fire in Death Penalty Debate

12/14/05 Kershaw, NYT, Execution Ignites New Fire in Death Penalty Debate

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:51 AM |

Prosecutors in DeLay Case Look Into Ties With Lobbyist

12/14/05 Shenon & Cloud, NYT, Prosecutors in DeLay Case Look Into Ties With Lobbyist

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:52 AM |

Senate Democrat May Block Nominee for Pentagon Post

12/14/05 AP, Senate Democrat May Block Nominee for Pentagon Post

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:53 AM |

A Religious Protest Largely From the Left

12/14/05 Weisman & Cooperman, Wa. Post, A Religious Protest Largely From the Left

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:54 AM |

Fed Keeps Rate on Rise

12/14/05 Henderson, Wa. Post, Fed Keeps Rate on Rise

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:55 AM |

Ruses that spring from Brazil's woes

12/14/05 BBC, Ruses that spring from Brazil's woes

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:56 AM |

US and EU differ at trade talks

12/14/05 BBC, US and EU differ at trade talks

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:57 AM |

Inquiry call over US plane shooting

12/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, Inquiry call over US plane shooting

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:57 AM |

Americans protest near Guantanamo

12/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, Americans protest near Guantanamo

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:58 AM |

Bahrain to be US free trade partner

12/14/05 Al Jazeera.net, Bahrain to be US free trade partner

Posted on December 14, 2005 6:59 AM |

Farm trade impasse haunts WTO

12/13/05 Al Jazeera.net, Farm trade impasse haunts WTO

Posted on December 14, 2005 7:00 AM |

Asian nations seek to chart new directions - without US

12/14/05 Marquand, CSM, Asian nations seek to chart new directions - without US

Posted on December 14, 2005 7:01 AM |

The Ivory Coast's cocoa war

12/14/05 Kurti, CSM, The Ivory Coast's cocoa war

Posted on December 14, 2005 7:03 AM |

Investigator links Europe's spy agencies to CIA flights

12/14/05 Henley & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Investigator links Europe's spy agencies to CIA flights

Posted on December 14, 2005 8:24 PM |

At the end of the chain, the farmers who face ruin

12/14/05 Eshelby, Independent, At the end of the chain, the farmers who face ruin

Posted on December 14, 2005 8:24 PM |

Criminal justice in the US: The american way of death

12/14/05 Gumbel, Independent, Criminal justice in the US: The american way of death

Posted on December 14, 2005 8:27 PM |

China powerhouse overtakes UK as world's fourth biggest economy

12/14/05 Thornton, Independent, China powerhouse overtakes UK as world's fourth biggest economy

Posted on December 14, 2005 8:30 PM |

Venezuela MPs accuse US of 'plot'

12/14/05 Morsbach, BBC, Venezuela MPs accuse US of 'plot'

Posted on December 14, 2005 8:31 PM |

Is Global Warming Killing the Polar Bears?

12/14/05 Carlton, WSJ, Is Global Warming Killing the Polar Bears?

Posted on December 14, 2005 9:48 PM |

December 15, 2005

DuPont to Pay $16.5 Million for Unreported Risks

12/15/05 Janofsky, NYT, DuPont to Pay $16.5 Million for Unreported Risks

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:23 AM |

MP calls for ban on 'unsafe' sweetener

12/15/05 Lawrence, Guardian, MP calls for ban on 'unsafe' sweetener

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:35 AM |

Two tribes go to war

12/15/05 Guardian, Two tribes go to war

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:35 AM |

Federal Loans to Homeowners Along Gulf Lag

12/15/05 Eaton & Nixon, NYT, Federal Loans to Homeowners Along Gulf Lag

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:36 AM |

House Defies Bush and Backs McCain on Detainee Torture

12/15/05 Schmitt, NYT, House Defies Bush and Backs McCain on Detainee Torture

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:37 AM |

House Renews Antiterror Law, but Opposition Builds in Senate

12/15/05 Stolberg, NYT, House Renews Antiterror Law, but Opposition Builds in Senate

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:38 AM |

Israeli Attack Kills 4 in Gaza; Fatah Factions Contest Ballot

12/15/05 Myre, NYT, Israeli Attack Kills 4 in Gaza; Fatah Factions Contest Ballot

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:38 AM |

U.N. Wrestles With Proposal to Broaden Inquiry on Beirut Killing

12/15/05 Hoge, NYT, U.N. Wrestles With Proposal to Broaden Inquiry on Beirut Killing

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:39 AM |

Bush Expresses a Belief in DeLay's Innocence

12/15/05 Stevenson, NYT, Bush Expresses a Belief in DeLay's Innocence

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:40 AM |

G.O.P. May Harness Arctic Drilling to Pentagon Budget

12/15/05 Hulse, NYT, G.O.P. May Harness Arctic Drilling to Pentagon Budget

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:41 AM |

Ukraine Says It's Flu That's Killing Birds

12/15/05 NYT, Ukraine Says It's Flu That's Killing Birds

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:43 AM |

Pentagon Will Review Database on U.S. Citizens

12/15/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Pentagon Will Review Database on U.S. Citizens

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:45 AM |

Detainee Cleared for Release Is in Limbo at Guantanamo

12/15/05 White & Wright, Wa. Post, Detainee Cleared for Release Is in Limbo at Guantanamo

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:46 AM |

DNA Tests Exonerate 2 Former Prisoners

12/15/05 Shear & Stockwell, Wa. Post, DNA Tests Exonerate 2 Former Prisoners

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:48 AM |

New Orleans Soil Poses Hazard

12/15/05 Brown, Wa. Post, New Orleans Soil Poses Hazard

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:48 AM |

New TSA Surveillance Tactic Curtailed

12/15/05 Goo, Wa. Post, New TSA Surveillance Tactic Curtailed

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:50 AM |

Columnist Says Bush Knows Who Leaked Name

12/15/05 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Columnist Says Bush Knows Who Leaked Name

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:51 AM |

$17 Japanese Apples For a Ka-Ching Dynasty

12/15/05 Faiola, Wa. Post, $17 Japanese Apples For a Ka-Ching Dynasty

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:52 AM |

Tools Found in Britain Show Much Earlier Human Existence

12/15/05 Gugliotta, Wa. Post, Tools Found in Britain Show Much Earlier Human Existence

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:52 AM |

Rich nations criticised on trade

12/15/05 BBC, Rich nations criticised on trade

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:53 AM |

Many die in Nepal army shooting

12/15/05 BBC, Many die in Nepal army shooting

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:54 AM |

Progress made on bird flu vaccine

12/15/05 BBC, Progress made on bird flu vaccine

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:55 AM |

Explosions as Iraq votes

12/15/05 BBC, Explosions as Iraq votes

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:56 AM |

Australian PM decries church attacks

12/15/05 Al Jazeera.net, Australian PM decries church attacks

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:58 AM |

Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica

12/15/05 Al Jazeera.net, Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica

Posted on December 15, 2005 2:59 AM |

Bill to shield vaccinemakers raises alarms

12/15/05 Lamb, CSM, Bill to shield vaccinemakers raises alarms

Posted on December 15, 2005 3:01 AM |

Europe's farms vs. free trade

12/15/05 Ford, CSM, Europe's farms vs. free trade

Posted on December 15, 2005 3:01 AM |

How EU, US 'dumping' hurts West African farmers

12/15/05 Soares, CSM, How EU, US 'dumping' hurts West African farmers

Posted on December 15, 2005 3:03 AM |

Many Britons facing “fuel poverty” this winter, warns MPs report

12/15/05 Lawson, Many Britons facing “fuel poverty” this winter, warns MPs report

Posted on December 15, 2005 7:27 AM |

UN Highlights Desperate Plight of World's Invisible Children

12/15/15 AFP, UN Highlights Desperate Plight of World's Invisible Children

Posted on December 15, 2005 9:46 PM |

Coca-Cola Faces Mounting Pressure over Abusive Practices at Plants Worldwide

12/15/05 Rizvi, OneWorld, Coca-Cola Faces Mounting Pressure over Abusive Practices at Plants Worldwide

Posted on December 15, 2005 9:46 PM |

Global Warming, Melting Ice Threaten Bear with Extinction

12/15/05 Ctr. for Biological Diversity, Global Warming, Melting Ice Threaten Bear with Extinction

Posted on December 15, 2005 9:55 PM |

December 16, 2005

Tortuous distinctions

12/16/05 Black, Guardian, Tortuous distinctions

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:26 AM |

Bush Lets U.S. Spy on Callers Without Courts

12/16/05 Risen & Lichtblau, NYT, Bush Lets U.S. Spy on Callers Without Courts

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:29 AM |

Bass Family Is Expected to Sell Gas Pipelines to Southern Union

12/16/05 Sorkin & Romero, NYT, Bass Family Is Expected to Sell Gas Pipelines to Southern Union

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:31 AM |

Greenhouse Gas Pact Is in Disarray

12/16/05 DePalma, NYT, Greenhouse Gas Pact Is in Disarray

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:32 AM |

Literacy Falls for Graduates From College, Testing Finds

12/16/05 Dillon, NYT, Literacy Falls for Graduates From College, Testing Finds

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:32 AM |

President Backs McCain Measure on Inmate Abuse

12/16/05 Schmitt, NYT, President Backs McCain Measure on Inmate Abuse

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:33 AM |

Pentagon Is Said to Mishandle a Counterterrorism Database

12/16/05 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon Is Said to Mishandle a Counterterrorism Database

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:36 AM |

Gene That Determines Skin Color Is Discovered, Scientists Report

12/16/05 Wade, NYT, Gene That Determines Skin Color Is Discovered, Scientists Report

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:37 AM |

2005 Continues the Warming Trend

12/16/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, 2005 Continues the Warming Trend

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:40 AM |

A Matter of Degrees

12/16/05 Wa. Post, A Matter of Degrees

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:41 AM |

Bush Authorized Domestic Spying

12/16/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Bush Authorized Domestic Spying

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:42 AM |

GOP Battles to Save Legislation on Patriot Act, Arctic Drilling

12/16/05 Murray & Weisman, Wa. Post, GOP Battles to Save Legislation on Patriot Act, Arctic Drilling

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:42 AM |

More US Aid Flows Through Pentagon

12/16/05 Lobe, IPS, More US Aid Flows Through Pentagon

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:43 AM |

Congress moves toward clear policy against torture

12/16/05 Grier, CSM, Congress moves toward clear policy against torture

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:44 AM |

Bush Pledges $1.5 Billion for New Orleans

12/16/05 Warrick & Baker, Wa. Post, Bush Pledges $1.5 Billion for New Orleans

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:46 AM |

Abramoff Partner Pleads Guilty in Florida

12/16/05 Wa. Post, Abramoff Partner Pleads Guilty in Florida

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:47 AM |

Democrats Criticize Bush For Saying DeLay's Innocent

12/16/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Democrats Criticize Bush For Saying DeLay's Innocent

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:48 AM |

House Passes Bill To Shore Up Pensions

12/16/05 Crenshaw, Wa. Post, House Passes Bill To Shore Up Pensions

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:48 AM |

Wal-Mart Throws an Undercut at Target

12/16/05 Mui, Wa. Post, Wal-Mart Throws an Undercut at Target

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:49 AM |

Zarqawi 'captured and released'

12/16/05 BBC, Zarqawi 'captured and released'

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:50 AM |

Toxic leak reaches Russian river

12/16/05 BBC, Toxic leak reaches Russian river

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:50 AM |

2005 warmest on record in north

12/16/05 Black, BBC, 2005 warmest on record in north

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:52 AM |

Bolivia candidate 'US nightmare'

12/16/05 BBC, Bolivia candidate 'US nightmare'

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:52 AM |

Pentagon accused of spying on Americans

12/15/05 Regan, CSM, Pentagon accused of spying on Americans

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:54 AM |

New military goals: 'win the peace'

12/16/05 Sappenfield, CSM, New military goals: 'win the peace'

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:54 AM |

Leftist set to be Bolivia's first Indian president

12/16/05 Harman, CSM, Leftist set to be Bolivia's first Indian president

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:55 AM |

Terror case tests reach of federal power

12/16/05 Richey, CSM, Terror case tests reach of federal power

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:56 AM |

In the footsteps of Che Guevara: Democracy in South America

12/16/05 Howden, Independent, In the footsteps of Che Guevara: Democracy in South America

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:57 AM |

Fuel shortage forces Heathrow flights to make 'pit-stops'

12/16/05 Sturcke, Independent, Fuel shortage forces Heathrow flights to make 'pit-stops'

Posted on December 16, 2005 6:58 AM |

Bush allowed spying on Americans in US after 9/11

12/16/05 Regan, CSM, Bush allowed spying on Americans in US after 9/11

Posted on December 16, 2005 7:15 AM |

Jet fuel rationed after depot fire

12/16/05 CNN, Jet fuel rationed after depot fire

Posted on December 16, 2005 7:34 AM |

Mad Max Meets American Gothic

12/16/05 McKibben, Orion, Mad Max Meets American Gothic. Is there a friendlier option for the post-peak future?

Posted on December 16, 2005 7:31 PM |

December 17, 2005

Bringing the Food Economy Home

12/17/05 ISEC, Bringing the Food Economy Home

Posted on December 17, 2005 6:43 AM |

Cornell ecologist's study finds that producing ethanol and biodiesel from corn and other crops is not worth the energy

12/17/05 Lang, Cornell University, Cornell ecologist's study finds that producing ethanol and biodiesel from corn and other crops is not worth the energy

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:01 AM |

Behind Power, One Principle as Bush Pushes Prerogatives

12/17/05 Shane, NYT, Behind Power, One Principle as Bush Pushes Prerogatives

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:05 AM |

Chinese Pressing to Keep Village Silent on Clash

12/17/05 French, NYT, Chinese Pressing to Keep Village Silent on Clash

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:05 AM |

Columnist Resigns His Post, Admitting Lobbyist Paid Him

12/17/05 Kornblut & Shenon, NYT, Columnist Resigns His Post, Admitting Lobbyist Paid Him

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:06 AM |

Police Clash With Protesters at Global Trade Talks

12/17/05 AP, Police Clash With Protesters at Global Trade Talks

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:07 AM |

Congress Passes Tax Plan to Aid Gulf Coast

12/17/05 Hulse & Warns, NYT, Congress Passes Tax Plan to Aid Gulf Coast

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:08 AM |

House Votes to Toughen Laws on Immigration

12/17/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, House Votes to Toughen Laws on Immigration

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:10 AM |

On Hill, Anger and Calls for Hearings Greet News of Stateside Surveillance

12/17/05 Eggen & Lane, Wa. Post, On Hill, Anger and Calls for Hearings Greet News of Stateside Surveillance

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:11 AM |

Renewal of Patriot Act Is Blocked in Senate

12/17/05 Babington, Wa. Post, Renewal of Patriot Act Is Blocked in Senate

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:12 AM |

Envoy Faults Militias' Interference in Iraq Vote

12/17/05 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Envoy Faults Militias' Interference in Iraq Vote

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:13 AM |

Trade summit violence escalates

12/17/05 BBC, Trade summit violence escalates

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:14 AM |

African chicken farmers hit by Western imports

12/17/05 Soares, Independent, African chicken farmers hit by Western imports

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:17 AM |

'Catastrophic' radiation levels found in Chechnya

12/17/05 Osborn, Independnent, 'Catastrophic' radiation levels found in Chechnya

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:18 AM |

World trade negotiations are going backwards, says Peter Mandelson

12/17/05 Elliott, Guardian, World trade negotiations are going backwards, says Peter Mandelson

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:20 AM |

Gas and electricity bills will rise, says Centrica

12/17/05 Milner, Guardian, Gas and electricity bills will rise, says Centrica

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:21 AM |

Spying Could Create Backlash in Congress

12/17/05 Thomma, KnightRidder, Spying Could Create Backlash in Congress

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:47 AM |

Bush Acknowleges Allowing Eavesdropping

12/17/05 CNN, Bush Acknowleges Allowing Eavesdropping

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:47 AM |

Transcript of President Bush's Address authorizing spying

12/17/05 Bush, Transcript of President Bush's Address authorizing spying or here

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:50 AM |

Spying and Lying

12/17/05 Feingold, Nation, Spying and Lying

Posted on December 17, 2005 7:52 AM |

December 18, 2005

In Address, Bush Says He Ordered Domestic Spying

12/18/05 Sanger, NYT, In Address, Bush Says He Ordered Domestic Spying

Posted on December 18, 2005 7:50 AM |

Health Care for All, Just a (Big) Step Away

12/18/05 Porter, NYT, Health Care for All, Just a (Big) Step Away

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:01 AM |

Louisiana's Deadly Storm Took Strong as Well as the Helpless

12/18/05 Dewan & Roberts, NYT, Louisiana's Deadly Storm Took Strong as Well as the Helpless

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:02 AM |

In Exurbs, Life Framed by Hours Spent in the Car

12/18/05 Lyman, NYT, In Exurbs, Life Framed by Hours Spent in the Car

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:03 AM |

Evolution Trial in Hands of Willing Judge

12/18/05 Goodman, NYT, Evolution Trial in Hands of Willing Judge

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:07 AM |

Remote and Poked, Anthropology's Dream Tribe

12/18/05 Lacey, NYT, Remote and Poked, Anthropology's Dream Tribe

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:08 AM |

Bush's Fumbles Spur New Talk of Oversight on Hill

12/18/05 Milbank, Wa. Post, Bush's Fumbles Spur New Talk of Oversight on Hill

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:12 AM |

Pushing the Limits Of Wartime Powers

12/18/05 Gellman & Linzer, NYT, Pushing the Limits Of Wartime Powers

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:13 AM |

WTO OKs Deal to End Farm Trade Subsidies

12/18/05 Klug, AP, WTO OKs Deal to End Farm Trade Subsidies

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:13 AM |

In New Orleans, No Easy Work for Willing Latinos

12/18/05 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, In New Orleans, No Easy Work for Willing Latinos

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:15 AM |

Is Gazprom driven by politics or profit?

12/18/05 Observer, Is Gazprom driven by politics or profit?

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:16 AM |

Andaman tsunami victims still homeless

12/18/05 Bhaumik, BBC, Andaman tsunami victims still homeless

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:17 AM |

Domestic Spying Issue Inflames Debate Over Patriot Act Renewal

12/18/05 Babington, Wa. Post, Domestic Spying Issue Inflames Debate Over Patriot Act Renewal

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:17 AM |

Bhutan king announces abdication

12/18/05 BBC, Bhutan king announces abdication

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:20 AM |

Powell raps Europe on CIA flights

12/18/05 BBC, Powell raps Europe on CIA flights

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:22 AM |

Colombia unravels plot against Chavez

12/18/05 Al Jazeera.net, Colombia unravels plot against Chavez

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:22 AM |

China to revise GDP up by $300bn

12/18/05 Al Jazeera.net, China to revise GDP up by $300bn

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:23 AM |

World is at its hottest since prehistory, say scientists

12/18/05 Lean, Independent, World is at its hottest since prehistory, say scientists

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:24 AM |

Oranges are not the safest fruit - they all exceed pesticide limits

12/18/05 Lean, Independent, Oranges are not the safest fruit - they all exceed pesticide limits

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:25 AM |

Global trade riots rock Hong Kong

12/18/05 Burgis & Watts, Observer, Global trade riots rock Hong Kong

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:25 AM |

Police blow whistle on plans for 'super-forces'

12/18/05 Doward, Observer, Police blow whistle on plans for 'super-forces'

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:26 AM |

Puffins being wiped out as shrub chokes nesting sites

12/18/05 McKie, Observer, Puffins being wiped out as shrub chokes nesting sites

Posted on December 18, 2005 8:27 AM |

December 19, 2005

The Big Chill

12/19/05 Lavelle, U.S. News, The Big Chill. A winter fuel crisis of high prices and shortages could darken homes and factories

Posted on December 19, 2005 2:23 AM |

House Narrowly Approves $40 Billion Budget-Cutting Plan

12/19/05 Hulse, NYT, House Narrowly Approves $40 Billion Budget-Cutting Plan

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:39 AM |

Unembedded - Iraq Photo Essay

12/19/05 MoJo, Unembedded - Iraq Photo Essay

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:39 AM |

Rice Defends Domestic Eavesdropping

12/19/05 Risen & Lichtblau, Rice Defends Domestic Eavesdropping

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:51 AM |

Gonzales Defends Eavesdropping Program

12/19/05 Barbash, Wa. Post, Gonzales Defends Eavesdropping Program

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:52 AM |

Pentagon's Intelligence Authority Widens

12/19/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Pentagon's Intelligence Authority Widens

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:53 AM |

Violence Undoes A City's Peace

12/19/05 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, Violence Undoes A City's Peace

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:54 AM |

Bush Money Network Rooted in Florida, Texas

12/19/05 Eder & Drew, Toledo Blade, Bush Money Network Rooted in Florida, Texas Part 1 Presidential Pipeline: Bush's Top Fund-Raisers See Spoils of Victory

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:55 AM |

World Bank in $1bn pollution deal

12/19/05 Al Jazeera.net, World Bank in $1bn pollution deal

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:56 AM |

Congress pushes back, hard, against Bush

12/19/05 Chaddock, CSM, Congress pushes back, hard, against Bush

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:58 AM |

Aceh's next generation

12/19/05 Baldauf, CSM, Aceh's next generation

Posted on December 19, 2005 6:59 AM |

A big wave of mini-hydro projects

12/19/05 Clayton, CSM, A big wave of mini-hydro projects

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:00 AM |

GOP Leaders Agree to $41.6 Billion Spending Cut

12/19/05 Weisman & Murray, Wa. Post, GOP Leaders Agree to $41.6 Billion Spending Cut

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:14 AM |

New twist to Arctic drilling deal

12/19/05 Colle, SF Chron, New twist to Arctic drilling deal - Hurricane-ravaged states would have stake in oil revenues

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:15 AM |

Arctic Refuge's Oil Yield Still Debated

12/19/05 Herbert, AP, Arctic Refuge's Oil Yield Still Debated

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:15 AM |

Bush's "Need for Speed" Argument Runs Into the Truth

12/19/05 Sirota, Huffington Post, Bush's "Need for Speed" Argument Runs Into the Truth

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:27 AM |

Lawless World

12/19/05 Brookes, MoJo, Lawless World

Posted on December 19, 2005 7:38 AM |

December 20, 2005

No President Is Above the Law

12/19/05 Byrd, Floor Speech, No President Is Above the Law

Posted on December 20, 2005 6:55 AM |

Amid Devastation, Mounds of Toxic Waste Vie for Attention

12/20/05 Schwartz, NYT, Amid Devastation, Mounds of Toxic Waste Vie for Attention

Posted on December 20, 2005 6:55 AM |

Raising the Issue of Impeachment

12/20/05 Nichols, Nation, Raising the Issue of Impeachment

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:14 AM |

Investigation urged into west African oil deals

12/20/05 Leigh & Pallister, Guardian, Investigation urged into west African oil deals

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:34 AM |

F.B.I. Watched Activist Groups, New Files Show

12/20/05 Lichtblau, NYT, F.B.I. Watched Activist Groups, New Files Show

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:39 AM |

Governments Tremble at Google's Bird's-Eye View

12/20/05 Hafner & Rai, NYT, Governments Tremble at Google's Bird's-Eye View

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:41 AM |

Wholesale Inflation Dips on Gas Decline

12/20/05 AP, Wholesale Inflation Dips on Gas Decline

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:41 AM |

Global Trend: More Science, More Fraud

12/20/05 Altman & Broad, NYT, Global Trend: More Science, More Fraud

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:49 AM |

FBI Papers Show Terror Inquiries Into PETA; Other Groups Tracked

12/20/05 Hsu, Wa. Post, FBI Papers Show Terror Inquiries Into PETA; Other Groups Tracked

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:50 AM |

Police investigate CIA's use of British airports

12/20/05 Morris & Russell, Independent, Police investigate CIA's use of British airports

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:52 AM |

White House Elaborates on Authority for Eavesdropping

12/20/05 Lane, Wa. Post, White House Elaborates on Authority for Eavesdropping

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:55 AM |

ANWR Issue Roils Senate Again

12/20/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, ANWR Issue Roils Senate Again

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:56 AM |

Stevens Holds Senate in Session

12/20/05 Murray, Wa. Post, Stevens Holds Senate in Session

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:57 AM |

Wal-Mart Admits Probe Over Hazardous Waste

12/20/05 Bartles, AP, Wal-Mart Admits Probe Over Hazardous Waste

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:58 AM |

Riots in Australia Spur Introspection

12/20/05 Faiola, Wa. Post, Riots in Australia Spur Introspection

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:59 AM |

For the Most Needy, A Tough Switch

12/20/05 Gearon, Wa. Post, For the Most Needy, A Tough Switch

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:00 AM |

Venezuela gives Exxon ultimatum

12/20/05 Morsbach, BBC, Venezuela gives Exxon ultimatum

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:01 AM |

US increases air attacks in Iraq

12/20/05 Al Jazeera.net, US increases air attacks in Iraq

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:02 AM |

US to cut troops in Afghanistan

12/20/05 Al Jazeera.net, US to cut troops in Afghanistan

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:03 AM |

US Democrats deny backing spy policy

12/20/05 Al Jazeera.net, US Democrats deny backing spy policy

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:03 AM |

Syrian exports to US up 85%

12/20/05 Al Jazeera.net, Syrian exports to US up 85%

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:04 AM |

Senators want investigation into eavesdropping program

12/20/05 Regan, CSM, Senators want investigation into eavesdropping program

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:06 AM |

Patriot Act, drilling in Arctic roil Senate

12/20/05 Chaddock, CSM, Patriot Act, drilling in Arctic roil Senate

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:07 AM |

IMF attacks Brown over economic cycle

12/20/05 Mesure, Independent, IMF attacks Brown over economic cycle

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:09 AM |

We were right to spy on Americans, says Bush

12/20/05 Cornwell, Independent, We were right to spy on Americans, says Bush

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:10 AM |

Bush's scary wartime powers

12/20/05 McFeaters, CHB, Bush's scary wartime powers

Posted on December 20, 2005 8:11 AM |

US Research 'Endangered Amazon Villagers'

12/20/05 Phillips & Bosely, Guardian, US Research 'Endangered Amazon Villagers'

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:23 PM |

Public Data Show Chemicals in Tap Water

12/20/05 Heilprin, AP, Public Data Show Chemicals in Tap Water

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:23 PM |

Russians stow water as spill nears

12/20/05 CNN, Russians stow water as spill nears

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:25 PM |

Bush: Secret wiretaps won't stop

12/20/05 CNN, Bush: Secret wiretaps won't stop

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:29 PM |

Cheney races home as Senate budget vote nears

12/20/05 AP, Cheney races home as Senate budget vote nears

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:31 PM |

Chertoff: FEMA To Be Retooled

12/20/05 AP, Chertoff: FEMA To Be Retooled

Posted on December 20, 2005 7:31 PM |

December 21, 2005

The American nightmare

12/21/05 Guardian, The American nightmare - Bush Spying

Posted on December 21, 2005 5:51 AM |

Melting of permafrost threatens homes and roads, scientists warn

12/21/05 Adam, Guardian, Melting of permafrost threatens homes and roads, scientists warn

Posted on December 21, 2005 5:51 AM |

A risk of total collapse

12/21/05 Evan, Guardian, A risk of total collapse

Posted on December 21, 2005 5:54 AM |

Flu vaccine not as effective as studies suggest, say researchers

12/21/05 Boseley, Guardian, Flu vaccine not as effective as studies suggest, say researchers

Posted on December 21, 2005 5:56 AM |

That Blur? It's China, Moving Up in the Pack

12/21/05 Barboza & Altman, NYT, That Blur? It's China, Moving Up in the Pack

Posted on December 21, 2005 5:58 AM |

Fixing the Torture Fix

12/21/05 Brecher, Nation, Fixing the Torture Fix

Posted on December 21, 2005 6:34 AM |

Spying Program Snared U.S. Calls

12/21/05 Risen & Lichtblau, NYT, Spying Program Snared U.S. Calls

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:14 AM |

Clash Is Latest Chapter in Bush Effort to Widen Executive Power

12/21/05 Baker & VandeHei, Wa. Post, Clash Is Latest Chapter in Bush Effort to Widen Executive Power

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:18 AM |

Spy Court Judge Quits In Protest

12/21/05 Leonnig & Linzer, Wa. Post, Spy Court Judge Quits In Protest

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:18 AM |

Chinese Police Bring Villagers To Heel After Latest Uprising

12/21/05 Cody, Wa. Post, Chinese Police Bring Villagers To Heel After Latest Uprising

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:27 AM |

Abramoff Reportedly Negotiating a Deal in Which He Would Plead Guilty, Testify

12/21/05 Schmidt, Wa. Post, Abramoff Reportedly Negotiating a Deal in Which He Would Plead Guilty, Testify

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:27 AM |

Proposed Standards for Air Quality Criticized

12/21/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Proposed Standards for Air Quality Criticized

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:28 AM |

Senate Faces Showdown on Bills

12/21/05 Weisman & Murray, Wa. Post, Senate Faces Showdown on Bills

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:29 AM |

Toxic spill in second China river

12/21/05 BBC, Toxic spill in second China river

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:30 AM |

US doubts Bin Laden is in command

12/21/05 BBC, US doubts Bin Laden is in command

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:30 AM |

Waiting for the rapture in Iran

12/21/05 Peterson, CSM, Waiting for the rapture in Iran

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:31 AM |

Banned in biology class: intelligent design

12/21/05 Grier & Burek, CSM, Banned in biology class: intelligent design

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:32 AM |

Can the government spy on citizens without a warrant?

12/21/05 Richey, CSM, Can the government spy on citizens without a warrant?

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:33 AM |

Oil giants accused over Alaskan gas

12/21/05 Griffiths, Independent, Oil giants accused over Alaskan gas

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:34 AM |

Bush's Orwellian America

12/21/05 Campos, CHB, Bush's Orwellian America

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:35 AM |

Spying program monitored domestic calls as well

12/21/05 CHB, Spying program monitored domestic calls as well

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:36 AM |

Cheney Argues for Nixon-Era Powers

12/21/05 Harper, Toronto Star, Cheney Argues for Nixon-Era Powers

Posted on December 21, 2005 7:37 AM |

Chertoff: FEMA Changes Could Be Radical

12/21/05 Margasak & Jordan, Guardian, Chertoff: FEMA Changes Could Be Radical

Posted on December 21, 2005 8:23 AM |

China lays down gauntlet in energy war

12/21/05 Engdahl, Asia Times, China lays down gauntlet in energy war

Posted on December 21, 2005 8:24 AM |

Saddam: Americans tortured me

12/21/05 Al Jazeera.net, Saddam: Americans tortured me

Posted on December 21, 2005 10:08 PM |

U.S. Warns Turkey Of Air Strike On Iran And Syria

12/21/05 PHX, U.S. Warns Turkey Of Air Strike On Iran And Syria

Posted on December 21, 2005 10:21 PM |

Ukrainian Cruise Missiles Transported Via Russia to Iran - Israel

12/21/05 MosNews, Ukrainian Cruise Missiles Transported Via Russia to Iran - Israel

Posted on December 21, 2005 10:23 PM |

December 22, 2005

New York Police Covertly Join In at Protest Rallies

12/22/05 Dwyer, NYT, New York Police Covertly Join In at Protest Rallies

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:21 AM |

Senate Rejects Bid for Drilling in Arctic Area

12/22/05 Hulse, NYT, Senate Rejects Bid for Drilling in Arctic Area

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:21 AM |

Senate Approves Cuts, but Not Drilling

12/22/05 Murray & Weismna, Wa. Post, Senate Approves Cuts, but Not Drilling

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:35 AM |

And the Saga on Arctic Oil Drilling Continues

12/22/05 Eilperin, Wa. Post, And the Saga on Arctic Oil Drilling Continues

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:36 AM |

No Way Found to Cut Need for Foreign Oil

12/22/05 Blum, Wa. Post, No Way Found to Cut Need for Foreign Oil

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:37 AM |

Department's Mission Was Undermined From Start

12/22/05 Glasser & Grunwald, Wa. Post, The Making of DHS - Department's Mission Was Undermined From Start

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:39 AM |

Senate imposes budget cuts - barely - that trim Medicaid and student loans

12/22/05 Chaddock, CSM, Senate imposes budget cuts - barely - that trim Medicaid and student loans

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:39 AM |

Tug of war over presidential powers

12/22/05 Feldman, CSM, Tug of war over presidential powers

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:41 AM |

New bid to find truth about old race riot

12/22/05 Jonsson, CSM, New bid to find truth about old race riot

Posted on December 22, 2005 6:42 AM |

American Global Warming Gas Emissions Accelerate to a Record High

12/22/05 Vidal, Guardian, American Global Warming Gas Emissions Accelerate to a Record High

Posted on December 22, 2005 7:08 AM |

Opec and China plan oil dialogue

12/22/05 Al Jazeera.net, Opec and China plan oil dialogue

Posted on December 22, 2005 7:27 AM |

A Motion for Censure

12/22/05 Conyers, A Motion for Censure

Posted on December 22, 2005 8:35 AM |

China to encourage energy efficient cars to lower oil consumption

12/22/05 ChinaWire, China to encourage energy efficient cars to lower oil consumption

Posted on December 22, 2005 8:41 AM |

Students to Bear Big Burden Under the Final Budget Bill

12/22/05 Pear & Janofsky, NYT, Students to Bear Big Burden Under the Final Budget Bill

Posted on December 22, 2005 8:43 AM |

Japanese Whalers, Greenpeace in Ocean Battle

12/22/05 Reuters, Nichols, Japanese Whalers, Greenpeace in Ocean Battle

Posted on December 22, 2005 12:05 PM |

Bill Would Allow Arrests For No Reason In Public Place

12/22/05 News Net 5, Bill Would Allow Arrests For No Reason In Public Place

Posted on December 22, 2005 12:10 PM |

Israel ready to strike Iran by end of March

12/22/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel ready to strike Iran by end of March

Posted on December 22, 2005 12:12 PM |

Plans for merged police force to be unveiled

12/22/05 Reuters, Plans for merged police force to be unveiled

Posted on December 22, 2005 12:14 PM |

Armed and dangerous: Taliban gear up

12/22/05 Shahzad, Asia Times, Armed and dangerous: Taliban gear up

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:08 PM |

Troops bound by human rights law, say judges

12/22/05 Guardian, Troops bound by human rights law, say judges

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:12 PM |

Pollutants ward off global warming, study finds

12/22/05 Sample, Guardian, Pollutants ward off global warming, study finds

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:13 PM |

Bird flu strain develops resistance to drug stockpiled by Britain

12/22/05 Laurence, Independent, Bird flu strain develops resistance to drug stockpiled by Britain

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:15 PM |

Senate Passes Patriot Act Extension

12/22/05 Holland, AP, Senate Passes Patriot Act Extension

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:17 PM |

Specter Wants January Hearings on Surveillance

12/22/05 AP, Specter Wants January Hearings on Surveillance

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:18 PM |

Afghan Assembly Picks Opponent of President as Leader

12/22/05, Witte, Wa. Post, Afghan Assembly Picks Opponent of President as Leader

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:25 PM |

News of Surveillance Is Awkward for Agency

12/22/05 Shane, NYT, News of Surveillance Is Awkward for Agency

Posted on December 22, 2005 10:27 PM |

December 23, 2005

Chinese toxic spill 'stopped by dam'

12/23/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Chinese toxic spill 'stopped by dam'

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:08 AM |

EU-wide warrant over 'CIA kidnap'

12/23/05 BBC, EU-wide warrant over 'CIA kidnap'

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:08 AM |

U.S. Plans Slight Force Cut in Iraq, Rumsfeld Says

12/23/05 Shanker & Schmitt, NYT, U.S. Plans Slight Force Cut in Iraq, Rumsfeld Says

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:19 AM |

Faked Research on Stem Cells Is Confirmed by Korean Panel

12/23/05 AP, Faked Research on Stem Cells Is Confirmed by Korean Panel

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:21 AM |

Jury Rules Wal-Mart Must Pay $172 Million Over Meal Breaks

12/23/05 Klug, NYT, Jury Rules Wal-Mart Must Pay $172 Million Over Meal Breaks

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:21 AM |

Brown's Turf Wars Sapped FEMA's Strength

12/23/05 Grunwald & Glasser, Wa. Post, Brown's Turf Wars Sapped FEMA's Strength

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:22 AM |

On Leaks, Relying on A Faulty Case Study

12/23/05 Kessler, Wa. Post, On Leaks, Relying on A Faulty Case Study

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:23 AM |

Nigeria hits back at US warning

12/23/05 BBC, Nigeria hits back at US warning

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:24 AM |

Parents face video games dilemma

12/23/05 Ward, BBC, Parents face video games dilemma

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:25 AM |

Israel plans aerial siege of Gaza

12/23/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel plans aerial siege of Gaza

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:27 AM |

Daschle disputes Bush claim that Congress authorized spying on Americans

12/23/05 CHB, Daschle disputes Bush claim that Congress authorized spying on Americans

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:28 AM |

Terror case challenges White House strategy

12/23/05 Richey, CSM, Terror case challenges White House strategy

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:29 AM |

Microsoft threatened with fines of 2m pounds a day

12/23/05 Castle, Independent, Microsoft threatened with fines of 2m pounds a day

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:30 AM |

Troop cutbacks in Iraq? Yes and no

12/23/05 Wroughton, CHB, Troop cutbacks in Iraq? Yes and no

Posted on December 23, 2005 7:33 AM |

Patriot Act Extension Is Reduced To a Month

12/23/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Patriot Act Extension Is Reduced To a Month

Posted on December 23, 2005 8:09 AM |

Putin Signs Gazprom Liberalization Decree

12/23/05 MosNews, Putin Signs Gazprom Liberalization Decree

Posted on December 23, 2005 8:22 AM |

Double Rebuke for Bush as Judges Attack Terror Moves

12/23/05 Golden, Guardian, Double Rebuke for Bush as Judges Attack Terror Moves

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:11 AM |

U.S. Shelves Arabic `Propaganda' Mag

12/23/05 Harper, Toronto Star, U.S. Shelves Arabic `Propaganda' Mag

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:11 AM |

Wiretaps Said to Sift All Overseas Contacts

12/23/05 Savage, Boston Globe, Wiretaps Said to Sift All Overseas Contacts

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:15 AM |

Congress Said No on War Powers: Daschle

12/23/05 Reuters, Congress Said No on War Powers: Daschle

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:16 AM |

IMF thumbs-up for Iraq

12/23/05 Al Jazeera.net, IMF thumbs-up for Iraq

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:28 AM |

Race, Prejudice and War - What White America Doesn't Hear

12/23/05 Chesnut, CounterPunch, Race, Prejudice and War - What White America Doesn't Hear

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:28 AM |

The People, the Law and the Power of the Monarch

12/23/05 Johnson-Debaufre, CounterPunch, The People, the Law and the Power of the Monarch - The Trew Law of Free Democracies?

Posted on December 23, 2005 9:29 AM |

December 24, 2005

Will We Have Enough Oil And Natural Gas?

12/24/05 Cooke, EnergeyBulletin, Will We Have Enough Oil And Natural Gas?

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:11 AM |

Spy Agency Mined Vast Data Trove, Officials Report

12/24/05 Lichtblau & Risen, NYT, Spy Agency Mined Vast Data Trove, Officials Report

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:17 AM |

Emblem of Apartheid Resurfaces in Iraq

12/24/05 Lasker, IPS, Emblem of Apartheid Resurfaces in Iraq

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:17 AM |

Capitol's Pariah on Immigration Is Now a Power

12/24/05 Swarns, NYT, Capitol's Pariah on Immigration Is Now a Power

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:18 AM |

Microsoft Quits MSNBC TV, but Web Partnership Remains

12/24/05 Carter, NYT, Microsoft Quits MSNBC TV, but Web Partnership Remains

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:20 AM |

Widespread Radioactivity Monitoring Is Confirmed

12/24/05 wald, NYT, Widespread Radioactivity Monitoring Is Confirmed

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:20 AM |

Alito Memo in '84 Favored Immunity for Top Officials

12/24/05 Liptak & Rosenbaum, NYT, Alito Memo in '84 Favored Immunity for Top Officials

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:21 AM |

U.S. Airstrikes Take Toll on Civilians

12/24/05 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, U.S. Airstrikes Take Toll on Civilians

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:22 AM |

Military Confirms Surge in Airstrikes

12/24/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Military Confirms Surge in Airstrikes

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:23 AM |

Detainees Face Limited Access to Courts

12/24/05 White, Wa. Post, Detainees Face Limited Access to Courts

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:23 AM |

U.S. Monitored Muslim Sites Across Nation for Radiation

12/24/05 Hsu & Chandler, Wa. Post, U.S. Monitored Muslim Sites Across Nation for Radiation

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:25 AM |

Toxic Slick From China Reaches City In Russia

12/24/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Toxic Slick From China Reaches City In Russia

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:26 AM |

New-Home Sales Fell 11.3% in November

12/24/05 Downey, Wa. Post, New-Home Sales Fell 11.3% in November

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:26 AM |

Famine fear as Kenya calls for aid

12/24/05 Al Jazeera.net, Famine fear as Kenya calls for aid

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:27 AM |

State's consultant says nation is primed for using Alaska gas

12/24/05 Energy Bulletin, State's consultant says nation is primed for using Alaska gas

Posted on December 24, 2005 9:31 AM |

North Koreans Attend Ideology 101

12/24/05 Dimick, LA Times, North Koreans Attend Ideology 101

Posted on December 24, 2005 12:03 PM |

December 25, 2005

The Agency That Could Be Big Brother

12/25/05 Bamford, NYT, Posted on December 25, 2005 8:22 AM |

Israel predicts PA collapse

12/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel predicts PA collapse

Posted on December 25, 2005 11:29 AM |

Rebels seek alliance for coup

12/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, Rebels seek alliance for coup

Posted on December 25, 2005 11:29 AM |

Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

12/25/05 AQl Jazeera.net, Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

Posted on December 25, 2005 11:58 AM |

Violence rages in post-poll Iraq

12/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, Violence rages in post-poll Iraq

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:00 PM |

China, North Korea strike oil deal

12/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, China, North Korea strike oil deal

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:02 PM |

Post-9/11 Rush Mixed Politics With Security

12/25/05 Higham, Wa. Post, Post-9/11 Rush Mixed Politics With Security

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:16 PM |

Evacuees Feel Stress From FEMA Deadlines

12/25/05 Moreno, NY Times, Evacuees Feel Stress From FEMA Deadlines

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:17 PM |

U.S., Citing Abuse in Iraqi Prisons, Holds Detainees

12/25/05 Schmitt & Shanker, NYT, U.S., Citing Abuse in Iraqi Prisons, Holds Detainees

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:18 PM |

Iraqi Court Bars at Least 90 Candidates for Parliament

12/25/05 Oppel, NYT, Iraqi Court Bars at Least 90 Candidates for Parliament

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:21 PM |

Professors' Politics Draw Lawmakers Into the Fray

12/25/05 Janofsky, NYT, Professors' Politics Draw Lawmakers Into the Fray

Posted on December 25, 2005 12:22 PM |

December 26, 2005

Courts Criticize Judges' Handling of Asylum Cases

12/26/05 Liptak, NYT, Courts Criticize Judges' Handling of Asylum Cases

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:02 AM |

U.S. Seeks To Escape Brutal Cycle In Iraqi City

12/26/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, U.S. Seeks To Escape Brutal Cycle In Iraqi City

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:02 AM |

Indians Find They Can Go Home Again

12/26/05 Rai, NYT, Indians Find They Can Go Home Again

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:05 AM |

Powell Speaks Out on Domestic Spy Program

12/26/05 Weisman, NYT, Powell Speaks Out on Domestic Spy Program

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:08 AM |

Officials Want to Expand Review of Domestic Spying

12/26/05 Lichtblau, NYT, Officials Want to Expand Review of Domestic Spying

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:09 AM |

Gas Released in Russian Store Hospitalizes Dozens

12/26/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Gas Released in Russian Store Hospitalizes Dozens

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:10 AM |

Israel expands West Bank settlements

12/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel expands West Bank settlements

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:13 AM |

Scholar Stands by Post-9/11 Writings On Torture, Domestic Eavesdropping

12/26/05 Slevin, Wa. Post, Scholar Stands by Post-9/11 Writings On Torture, Domestic Eavesdropping

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:13 AM |

Bush Presses Editors on Security

12/26/05 Kurtz, Wa. Post, Bush Presses Editors on Security

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:15 AM |

Dealmaking Power Companies Change the Utility Landscape

12/26/05 Knight, Wa. Post, Dealmaking Power Companies Change the Utility Landscape

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:16 AM |

Philippine rebels to target US troops

12/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Philippine rebels to target US troops

Posted on December 26, 2005 7:17 AM |

Nuclear Clouds Gather Over Asia

12/26/05 Bidwai, IPS, Nuclear Clouds Gather Over Asia

Posted on December 26, 2005 8:25 AM |

U.S. Opposes Litany of Global Treaties in 2005

12/26/05 Rivzi, OneWorld, U.S. Opposes Litany of Global Treaties in 2005

Posted on December 26, 2005 9:48 AM |

December 27, 2005

Below a Mountain of Wealth, a River of Waste

12/27/05 Perlez & Bonner, NYT, Below a Mountain of Wealth, a River of Waste

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:49 AM |

With Coastline in Ruins, Cajuns Face Prospect of Uprooted Towns

12/27/05 Longman, NYT, With Coastline in Ruins, Cajuns Face Prospect of Uprooted Towns

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:49 AM |

Gazprom Becomes the Bear of Russia

12/27/05 Kramer, NYT, Gazprom Becomes the Bear of Russia

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:52 AM |

In Middle Class, Signs of Anxiety on School Efforts

12/27/05 Saulnay, NYT, In Middle Class, Signs of Anxiety on School Efforts

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:52 AM |

Contractors Are Warned: Cuts Coming for Weapons

12/27/05 Wayne, NYT, Contractors Are Warned: Cuts Coming for Weapons

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:53 AM |

Scientists Try to Resolve Nuclear Problem With an Old Technology Made New Again

12/27/05 Wald, NYT, Scientists Try to Resolve Nuclear Problem With an Old Technology Made New Again

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:54 AM |

A Political Debate On Stress Disorder

12/27/05 Bedantam, Wa. Post, A Political Debate On Stress Disorder

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:54 AM |

Chalabi Lacks Votes Needed to Win Spot in Iraqi Assembly

12/27/05 Knickmeyer & Noun, Wa. Post, Chalabi Lacks Votes Needed to Win Spot in Iraqi Assembly

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:55 AM |

Fraud Alleged at Red Cross Call Centers

12/27/05 Salmon, Wa. Post, Fraud Alleged at Red Cross Call Centers

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:57 AM |

Fla. Trailer Town May Agree to Disappear

12/27/05 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Fla. Trailer Town May Agree to Disappear

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:58 AM |

Vying for a Voice, Tribe in N. Iraq Feels Let Down

12/27/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, Vying for a Voice, Tribe in N. Iraq Feels Let Down

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:58 AM |

NSA just one of many federal agencies spying on Americans

12/27/05 Thompson, CHB, NSA just one of many federal agencies spying on Americans

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:59 AM |

Cleaning Up After the Fall

12/27/05 Johnson, Wa. Post, Cleaning Up After the Fall

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:00 AM |

Chad May Alter Its Pledge on Oil Funds

12/27/05 Blustein, Wa. Post, Chad May Alter Its Pledge on Oil Funds

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:01 AM |

Africa switches to unleaded fuel

12/27/05 BBC, Africa switches to unleaded fuel

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:02 AM |

Washington's struggle to cut spending

12/27/05 Grier, CSM, Washington's struggle to cut spending

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:03 AM |

Why European women are turning to Islam

12/27/05 Ford, CSM, Why European women are turning to Islam

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:03 AM |

Bush's envoy sparks another diplomatic incident over war claims

12/27/05 Brown, Independent, Bush's envoy sparks another diplomatic incident over war claims

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:08 AM |

Sick and disabled targeted in benefit reforms

12/27/05 Grice, Independent, Sick and disabled targeted in benefit reforms

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:08 AM |

British ladybirds face rapid extinction after invasion by an Asian interloper

12/27/05 Brown & McCarthy, Independent, British ladybirds face rapid extinction after invasion by an Asian interloper

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:09 AM |

IEA ends post-Katrina oil market bailout

1/27/05 Channel News, Asia, IEA ends post-Katrina oil market bailout

Posted on December 27, 2005 10:35 AM |

Poland ends CIA jail probe

12/27/05 Al Jazeera.net, Poland ends CIA jail probe

Posted on December 27, 2005 9:53 PM |

December 28, 2005

In Russia, Pollution Is Good for Business

12/28/05 Kramer, NYT, In Russia, Pollution Is Good for Business

Posted on December 28, 2005 8:38 AM |

Israel attacks base in Lebanon

12/28/05 Al Jazeera.net, Israel attacks base in Lebanon

Posted on December 28, 2005 9:53 PM |

Chicken dung used to feed fish may help spread bird flu

12/28/05 McCarthy, Independent, Chicken dung used to feed fish may help spread bird flu

Posted on December 28, 2005 9:53 PM |

Russia warns of 'fatal' consequences for Ukraine as gas price row escalates

12/28/05 Mainville, Independent, Russia warns of 'fatal' consequences for Ukraine as gas price row escalates

Posted on December 28, 2005 9:59 PM |

Putin adviser quits over increasing state control

12/28/05 Meyer, Independent, Putin adviser quits over increasing state control

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:00 PM |

Lawyer says rendition 'part of a larger pattern'

12/28/05 Brown & Taylor, Independent, Lawyer says rendition 'part of a larger pattern'

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:02 PM |

Revealed: the pill that prevents cancer

12/28/05 Laurence, Independent, Revealed: the pill that prevents cancer

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:03 PM |

Warmer US weather leads to fall in oil prices

12/28/05 Thornton, Independent, Warmer US weather leads to fall in oil prices

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:05 PM |

The Elephant in the Room

12/28/05 Strauss, Wa. Post, The Elephant in the Room

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:08 PM |

Weather extremes: How to keep warm in winter

12/28/05 Independent, Weather extremes: How to keep warm in winter

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:08 PM |

Bolivian leader to cut own salary

12/28/05 Watts, BBC, Bolivian leader to cut own salary

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:11 PM |

Defense Lawyers in Terror Cases Plan Challenges Over Spy Efforts

12/28/05 Lichtblau & Risen, NYT, Defense Lawyers in Terror Cases Plan Challenges Over Spy Efforts

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:12 PM |

Toll on Rise in Sri Lanka's 'Shadow War'

12/28/05 Sengupta, NYT, Toll on Rise in Sri Lanka's 'Shadow War'

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:14 PM |

Grass Fires Bring Ruin to Parts of Oklahoma and North Texas

12/28/05 AP, Grass Fires Bring Ruin to Parts of Oklahoma and North Texas

Posted on December 28, 2005 10:16 PM |

December 29, 2005

Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings

12/29/05 Marquez, IPS, Challenges 2005-2006 - Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings

Posted on December 29, 2005 6:32 AM |

Russian in US extradition U-turn

12/29/05 BBC, Russian in US extradition U-turn

Posted on December 29, 2005 7:56 AM |

Pentagon propaganda program orders soldiers to promote Iraq war while home on leave

12/29/05 Thompson, CHB, Pentagon propaganda program orders soldiers to promote Iraq war while home on leave

Posted on December 29, 2005 7:56 AM |

White House wants Sahara Desert as new front for war on terror

12/29/05 BigNewsNetwork, White House wants Sahara Desert as new front for war on terror

Posted on December 29, 2005 7:56 AM |

Billions in 9/11 loans went to businesses not hurt by attacks

12/29/05 Margasak, CHB, Billions in 9/11 loans went to businesses not hurt by attacks

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:09 AM |

Abramoff probe spells trouble for Congress

12/29/05 MSNBC, Abramoff probe spells trouble for Congress

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:10 AM |

Thousands Protest War by Withholding Phone Tax

12/29/05 Potter, Denver Post, Thousands Protest War by Withholding Phone Tax

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:11 AM |

NSA Web Site Places 'Cookies' on Computers

12/29/05 Jesdanun, AP, NSA Web Site Places 'Cookies' on Computers

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:12 AM |

Uranium Suspected in Iraq Merc's Death

12/29/05 UPI, Uranium Suspected in Iraq Merc's Death

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:13 AM |

Racing Toward Climate Disaster

12/29/05 Leahy, IPS, Racing Toward Climate Disaster

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:15 AM |

Audit Finds FEMA Weaknesses

12/29/05 Allen, Reuters, Audit Finds FEMA Weaknesses

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:22 AM |

Population gloom

12/29/05 Guardian, Population gloom

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:28 AM |

New threat as wolves make comeback

12/29/05 Borger, Guardian, New threat as wolves make comeback

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:28 AM |

Forecasters warn of heavy snow to come

12/29/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Forecasters warn of heavy snow to come

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:29 AM |

Fuelling debate

12/29/05 Guardian, Fuelling debate

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:29 AM |

British Gas customers face higher bills

12/29/05 Tran, Guardian, British Gas customers face higher bills

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:31 AM |

Equal opportunities: 'What we need now is deeper cultural change'

12/29/05 Akbar, Independent, Equal opportunities: 'What we need now is deeper cultural change'

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:31 AM |

Carlyle in line for £350m from QinetiQ float

12/29/05 Thornton, Independent, Carlyle in line for £350m from QinetiQ float

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:34 AM |

Billionaire Builder of China

12/29/05 Barboza, NYT, Billionaire Builder of China

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:35 AM |

Grass Fire Devastates a Small Town in West Texas

12/29/05 Griffin & O'Keefe, NYT, Grass Fire Devastates a Small Town in West Texas

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:37 AM |

Spy Agency Removes Illegal Tracking Files

12/29/05 AP, Spy Agency Removes Illegal Tracking Files

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:37 AM |

The Freewheeling Executive

12/29/05 Huq, TomPaine, The Freewheeling Executive

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:41 AM |

The Fast Rise and Steep Fall of Jack Abramoff

12/29/05 Schmodt & Grimaldi, Wa. Post, The Fast Rise and Steep Fall of Jack Abramoff

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:44 AM |

Homeland Security Is Faulted in Audit

12/29/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Homeland Security Is Faulted in Audit

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:47 AM |

U.S. Says It Didn't Target Muslims

12/29/05 Sheridan, Wa. Post, U.S. Says It Didn't Target Muslims

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:48 AM |

U.S. Defends Conduct in Padilla Case

12/29/05 Markon, Wa. Post, U.S. Defends Conduct in Padilla Case

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:49 AM |

Biggest Discoveries of 2005

12/29/05 Kaney, Wired, Biggest Discoveries of 2005

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:49 AM |

The Battle to Stop Bird Flu

12/29/05 Goetz, Wired, The Battle to Stop Bird Flu

Posted on December 29, 2005 8:50 AM |

December 30, 2005

US Reports Surge in Guantanamo Hunger Strike

12/30/05 Dunham, Reuters, US Reports Surge in Guantanamo Hunger Strike

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:02 AM |

How Bedrock Promises Of Security Have Fractured Across America

12/30/05 Gosselin, LA Times, How Bedrock Promises Of Security Have Fractured Across America

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:02 AM |

Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings

12/30/05 Marquez, IPS, Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:02 AM |

Senators Press Red Cross for a Full Accounting

12/30/05 Strom, NYT, Senators Press Red Cross for a Full Accounting

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:22 AM |

Long Lines Form in Baghdad After Major Refinery Shuts Down

12/30/05 AP, Long Lines Form in Baghdad After Major Refinery Shuts Down

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:26 AM |

G.I.'s to Increase U.S. Supervision of Iraqi Police

12/30/05 Filkins, NYT, G.I.'s to Increase U.S. Supervision of Iraqi Police

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:28 AM |

A Drier and Tainted Nevada May Be Legacy of a Gold Rush

12/30/05 Johnson, NYT, A Drier and Tainted Nevada May Be Legacy of a Gold Rush

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:29 AM |

General Retreats on Rumsfeld Rift

12/30/05 Schmitt, NYT, General Retreats on Rumsfeld Rift

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:30 AM |

A Lot of the Muscle Flexing in Baghdad Isn't Political

12/30/05 Wong, NYT, A Lot of the Muscle Flexing in Baghdad Isn't Political

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:31 AM |

A Lot of the Muscle Flexing in Baghdad Isn't Political

12/30/05 Wong, NYT, A Lot of the Muscle Flexing in Baghdad Isn't Political

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:31 AM |

General Retreats on Rumsfeld Rift

12/30/05 Schmitt, NYT, General Retreats on Rumsfeld Rift

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:31 AM |

US set to miss Cafta start date

12/30/05 BBC, US set to miss Cafta start date

Posted on December 30, 2005 8:43 AM |

Justice Dept. Opens Domestic Spying Probe

12/30/05 Locy, AP, Justice Dept. Opens Domestic Spying Probe

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:43 AM |

Bill on Illegal-Immigrant Aid Draws Fire

12/30/05 Swarns, NYT, Bill on Illegal-Immigrant Aid Draws Fire

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:43 AM |

Stomach Bug Mutates Into Medical Mystery

12/30/05 Stein, Wa. Post, Stomach Bug Mutates Into Medical Mystery

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:45 AM |

Covert CIA Program Withstands New Furor

12/30/05 Priest, Wa. Post, Covert CIA Program Withstands New Furor

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:46 AM |

Search for weak link in Big Easy's levees

12/30/05 Axtman, CSM, Search for weak link in Big Easy's levees

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:49 AM |

U.S. Embassy in Malaysia Closed

12/30/05 AP, U.S. Embassy in Malaysia Closed

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:49 AM |

Lawmakers Again Target Maligned Student Loan Subsidy

12/30/05 Anderson, Wa. Post, Lawmakers Again Target Maligned Student Loan Subsidy

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:50 AM |

Congress Is Asked to Raise Debt Limit

12/30/05 AP, Congress Is Asked to Raise Debt Limit

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:52 AM |

Policymakers Rise on Rumsfeld's Ladder

12/30/05 White, Wa. Post, Policymakers Rise on Rumsfeld's Ladder

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:53 AM |

UN concern at Guantanamo feeding

12/30/05 BBC, UN concern at Guantanamo feeding

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:54 AM |

Minister goes in Iraq oil crisis

12/30/05 BBC, Minister goes in Iraq oil crisis

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:54 AM |

Russia says gas cut won't hit EU

12/30/05 BBC, Russia says gas cut won't hit EU

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:55 AM |

US investigates Bush spying leak

12/30/05 BBC, US investigates Bush spying leak

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:56 AM |

World Bank warns Chad on oil law

12/30/05 BBC, World Bank warns Chad on oil law

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:57 AM |

Privacy slip on official US sites

12/30/05 BBC, Privacy slip on official US sites

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:58 AM |

Russia confirms Iran talks

12/30/05 Al Jazeera.net, Russia confirms Iran talks

Posted on December 30, 2005 9:58 AM |

Japan to develop Iran oilfield

12/29/05 Al Jazeera.net, Japan to develop Iran oilfield

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:00 AM |

Flickering Lights

12/30/05 CSM, Flickering Light

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:01 AM |

Azerbaijan oil: a mixed blessing

12/30/05 Schleifer, CSM, Azerbaijan oil: a mixed blessing

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:01 AM |

Shiites, Kurds forge ahead

12/30/05 Carroll, CSM, Shiites, Kurds forge ahead

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:02 AM |

Ex-envoy to Uzbekistan goes public on torture

12/30/05 Penketh, Independent, Ex-envoy to Uzbekistan goes public on torture

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:04 AM |

Review of the year: Bird Flu

12/30/05 Laurence, Independent, Review of the year: Bird Flu

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:04 AM |

Review of the year: The Economy

12/30/05 McRae, Independent, Review of the year: The Economy

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:06 AM |

Aid agencies predicted winter disaster - now it is reality for people of Kashmir

12/30/05 Lewis, Independent, Aid agencies predicted winter disaster - now it is reality for people of Kashmir

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:06 AM |

The inverted yield curve: Does it really presage a US recession?

12/30/05 Thornton, Independent, The inverted yield curve: Does it really presage a US recession?

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:07 AM |

Domestic spying: Be afraid. Be very afraid

12/30/05 Thompson, CHB, Domestic spying: Be afraid. Be very afraid

Posted on December 30, 2005 10:08 AM |

December 31, 2005

US and Iran: Is Washington Planning a Military Strike?

12/31/05 Der Spiegel, US and Iran: Is Washington Planning a Military Strike?

Posted on December 31, 2005 7:37 AM |

Thousands of US troops to oversee Iraqi police

12/31/05 Younge, Guardian, Thousands of US troops to oversee Iraqi police

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:16 AM |

Wanting Facts Firsthand, Teenager Makes Secret Trip to Iraq

12/31/05 Goodnough, NYT, Wanting Facts Firsthand, Teenager Makes Secret Trip to Iraq

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:23 AM |

In Worker's Death, View of China's Harsh Justice

12/31/05 Yardley, NYT, In Worker's Death, View of China's Harsh Justice

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:29 AM |

23 Sudanese Die as Egypt Clears Migrants' Camp

12/31/05 Allam & Slackman, NYT, 23 Sudanese Die as Egypt Clears Migrants' Camp

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:30 AM |

In Iraq, Rich in Oil, Higher Gasoline Prices Anger Many

12/31/05 Oppel, NYT, In Iraq, Rich in Oil, Higher Gasoline Prices Anger Many

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:31 AM |

Citigroup Expected to Land China Deal

12/31/05 Barboza & Sorkin, NYT, Citigroup Expected to Land China Deal

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:31 AM |

The Most Valuable Progressives of 2005

12/28/05 Nation, The Most Valuable Progressives of 2005

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:33 AM |

Way Past a Devastating Season, the 27th Tropical Storm Festers

12/31/05 Wilford, NYT, Way Past a Devastating Season, the 27th Tropical Storm Festers

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:33 AM |

Abramoff Lobbying Questioned

12/31/05 Wa. Post, Abramoff Lobbying Questioned

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:34 AM |

The DeLay-Abramoff Money Trail

12/31/05 Smith, Wa. Post, The DeLay-Abramoff Money Trail

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:36 AM |

Russia offers delay on gas hike

12/31/05 BBC, Russia offers delay on gas hike

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:37 AM |

Padilla's Lawyers Oppose Transfer

12/31/05 Wa. Post, Padilla's Lawyers Oppose Transfer

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:38 AM |

Storm Causes Flooding, Mudslides in Calif.

12/31/05 Leff, Wa. Post, Storm Causes Flooding, Mudslides in Calif.

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:40 AM |

Climate options for a greener world

12/31/05 Shukman, BBC, Climate options for a greener world

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:41 AM |

Australia battles to douse blazes

12/31/05 BBC, Australia battles to douse blazes

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:43 AM |

North Korea halts UN food aid

12/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, North Korea halts UN food aid

Posted on December 31, 2005 8:44 AM |

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About December 2005

This page contains all entries posted to Uncommon Thought News Archives 2005 in December 2005. They are listed from oldest to newest.

November 2005 is the previous archive.

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