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January 1, 2006

Cold War, Holy Warrior

1/01/06 Dreyfuss, MoJo, Cold War, Holy Warrior

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:35 AM |

Officials at U.N. Seek Fast Action on Rights Panel

1/01/06 Hoge, NYT, Officials at U.N. Seek Fast Action on Rights Panel

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:37 AM |

Justice Deputy Resisted Parts of Spy Program

1/01/05 Lichtblau & Risen, NYT, Justice Deputy Resisted Parts of Spy Program

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:40 AM |

844 in U.S. Military Killed in Iraq in 2005

1/01/06 Filkins, NYT, 844 in U.S. Military Killed in Iraq in 2005

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:41 AM |

Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

1/01/06 AP, Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:42 AM |

President Uses a Quiet Vacation to Prepare His Agenda for 2006

1/01/06 Sanger, NYT, President Uses a Quiet Vacation to Prepare His Agenda for 2006

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:43 AM |

Heavy Flooding Hits Northern California

1/01/06 Kershaw, NYT, Heavy Flooding Hits Northern California

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:43 AM |

Roberts Writes of Threats to Independence of Federal Courts

1/01/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Roberts Writes of Threats to Independence of Federal Courts

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:44 AM |

NSA Gave Other U.S. Agencies Information From Surveillance

1/01/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, NSA Gave Other U.S. Agencies Information From Surveillance

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:45 AM |

Out on the Horizon

1/01/06 Irwin, Wa. Post, Out on the Horizon

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:46 AM |

Bushfires edging towards Sydney

1/01/06 BBC, Bushfires edging towards Sydney

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:47 AM |

Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

1/01/06 Polgreen, IHT, Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:47 AM |

US arrests Aljazeera crew in Kabul

1/01/06 Al Jazeera.net, US arrests Aljazeera crew in Kabul

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:48 AM |

Synthetic Biology: Genetic Engineering on Steroids - A Darker Bioweapons Future

1/01/06 Montague, CounterPunch, Synthetic Biology: Genetic Engineering on Steroids - A Darker Bioweapons Future

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:49 AM |

Race, Class and Activism in the South - Black Forever

1/01/06 Cheshnut, CounterPunch, Race, Class and Activism in the South - Black Forever

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:50 AM |

"Reforms" Claim Their Usual Dead in Maharashtra

1/01/06 Sainath, CounterPunch, "Reforms" Claim Their Usual Dead in Maharashtra - Farm Suicides in Vidharbha

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:51 AM |

America's Only Legal Grower (Nice Work If You Can Get)

1/01/06 Gardner, CounterPunch, America's Only Legal Grower (Nice Work If You Can Get)

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:56 AM |

War on Terror: The global war

1/01/06 Cornwell, Independent, War on Terror: The global war

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:56 AM |

Energy and the new world power play

1/01/06 Reynolds, BBC, Energy and the new world power play

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:58 AM |

A brief history of time: Time lords

1/01/06 Morton, Independent, A brief history of time: Time lords

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:59 AM |

Climate Change: It's getting hot in here

1/01/06 Lynas, Independent, Climate Change: It's getting hot in here

Posted on January 1, 2006 8:04 AM |

Be Greener: Secret of being a true friend of the Earth

1/01/06 McCarthey, Independent, Be Greener: Secret of being a true friend of the Earth

Posted on January 1, 2006 8:04 AM |

DeLay 'charity' just a front for corrupt lobbyist

1/01/06 CHB, DeLay 'charity' just a front for corrupt lobbyist

Posted on January 1, 2006 8:05 AM |

Gains and losses of GM crops

1/01/06 Al Jazeera.net, Gains and losses of GM crops

Posted on January 1, 2006 8:30 PM |

Damning torture files revealed

1/01/06 Sydney Morning Herald, Damning torture files revealed

Posted on January 1, 2006 8:47 PM |

Dyncorp and Halliburton Sex Slave Scandal Won't Go Away

1/01/06 Watson & Jones, PrisonPlanet, Dyncorp and Halliburton Sex Slave Scandal Won't Go Away

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:07 PM |

Soldiers sell Iraq medals through eBay

1/01/06 Rayment, London Telegraph, Soldiers sell Iraq medals through eBay

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:07 PM |

Let's Stop a US-Israeli War on Iran

1/01/06 Christison, PrisonPlanet, Let's Stop a US-Israeli War on Iran

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:10 PM |

German media: U.S. prepares Iran strike

1/01/06 Walker, UPI, German media: U.S. prepares Iran strike

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:12 PM |

Bush Defends Spying Program as 'Necessary' to Protect U.S.

1/01/06 Rein, Wa. Post, Bush Defends Spying Program as 'Necessary' to Protect U.S.

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:16 PM |

Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

1/01/06 BBC, Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:21 PM |

Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

1/01/06 BBC, Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:22 PM |

Iran rejects Russia nuclear plan

1/01/06 BBC, Iran rejects Russia nuclear plan

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:23 PM |

Raging Wildfire Burns Oklahoma City Homes

1/01/06, AP, Raging Wildfire Burns Oklahoma City Homes

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:26 PM |

President Uses a Quiet Vacation to Prepare His Agenda for 2006

1/01/06 Sanger, NYT, President Uses a Quiet Vacation to Prepare His Agenda for 2006

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:28 PM |

January 2, 2006

Straight Outta Boston

2/01/06 Duane, MoJo, Straight Outta Boston

Posted on January 2, 2006 6:18 AM |

Left to Die

1/02/06 Sothern, Nation, Left to Die

Posted on January 2, 2006 7:09 AM |

Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

1/02/06 Jahn, AP, Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

Posted on January 2, 2006 7:54 AM |

Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

1/02/04 BBC, Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

Posted on January 2, 2006 7:54 AM |

Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

1/02/06 BBC, Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

Posted on January 2, 2006 7:59 AM |

War Without End

1/02/06 Fisk, Independent, War Without End. Only Justice, Not Bombs, Can Make Our Dangerous World A Safer Place

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:03 AM |

Russia to restore Europe's gas

1/02/06 CNN, Russia to restore Europe's gas

Posted on January 2, 2006 5:28 PM |

Towards an 'axis of good'

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Towards an 'axis of good'

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:05 PM |

Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:05 PM |

Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:27 PM |

Iran takes nuclear stride

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Iran takes nuclear stride

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:28 PM |

Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

1/02/06 Macalister, Guardian, Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:31 PM |

Australia battles wildfires as new year brings record heatwave

1/02/06 o'Riordan, Guardian, Australia battles wildfires as new year brings record heatwave

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:33 PM |

Stem cell breakthrough raises hope of new treatments

1/02/06 Jha, Guardian, Stem cell breakthrough raises hope of new treatments

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:34 PM |

The jobless doctors from overseas who live in poverty

1/02/06 Laurence, Independent, The jobless doctors from overseas who live in poverty

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:34 PM |

Year ahead is whiter and smaller for New Orleans parties but will the city ever recover?

1/02/06 Usborne, Independent, Year ahead is whiter and smaller for New Orleans parties but will the city ever recover?

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:37 PM |

Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

1/02/06 Prosser, Independent, Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:40 PM |

Environmentalists warn against 'raiding' rivers for water as winter drought hits South-east

1/02/06, Milmo, Independent, Environmentalists warn against 'raiding' rivers for water as winter drought hits South-east

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:43 PM |

Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

1/02/06 Taylor, Independent, Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:44 PM |

Legal concerns stalled Patriot Act

1/02/06 News.com.au, Legal concerns stalled Patriot Act

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:16 PM |

Gas row sends shiver through EU

1/02/06 BBC, Gas row sends shiver through EU

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:19 PM |

Stranded whales shot dead in NZ

1/02/06 BBC, Stranded whales shot dead in NZ

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:20 PM |

States Take Lead in Push to Raise Minimum Wages

1/02/06 Broder, NYT, States Take Lead in Push to Raise Minimum Wages

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:24 PM |

Muslim Scholars Were Paid to Aid U.S. Propaganda

1/02/06 Cloud & Gerth, NYT, Muslim Scholars Were Paid to Aid U.S. Propaganda

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:25 PM |

Bush caught in more lies about domestic spying

1/02/06 CHB, Bush caught in more lies about domestic spying

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:48 PM |

CIA operative says Bush, military leaders let bin Laden escape

1/02/06 CHB, CIA operative says Bush, military leaders let bin Laden escape

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:49 PM |

Iran Threatens 'Crushing' Response If Attacked

1/02/06 Newsmax, Iran Threatens 'Crushing' Response If Attacked

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:50 PM |

Bolton Plans to Restart Stalled Efforts to Restructure U.N.

1/02/06 Lynch, Wa. Post, Bolton Plans to Restart Stalled Efforts to Restructure U.N.

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:55 PM |

Setbacks and success for world airlines

1/02/06 Cronin, BBC, Setbacks and success for world airlines

Posted on January 2, 2006 9:58 PM |

January 3, 2006

Deadly Iraq war is all a game

1/03/06 AL Jazeera,net, Deadly Iraq war is all a game

Posted on January 3, 2006 1:40 AM |

Corporate Crime: Execs Taking Fall While Corporations Go Free

1/03/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Corporate Crime: Execs Taking Fall While Corporations Go Free

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:45 AM |

International caviar trade banned

1/03/05 BBC, International caviar trade banned

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:45 AM |

Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

1/03/05 MEN, Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:48 AM |

Be Your Own Battery

1/03/06 PopScience, Be Your Own Battery

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:50 AM |

The Future of the Body

1/03/06 PopScience, The Future of the Body

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:51 AM |

U.S. military 'shuts down' soldiers' blogs

1/03/06 Mallia, Newsday, U.S. military 'shuts down' soldiers' blogs

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:52 AM |

British program uncovers Israel's secret nuclear plans

1/03/06 Al Jazeera.net, British program uncovers Israel's secret nuclear plans

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:53 AM |

New Book: Secret War Operations

1/03/06 AP, New Book: Secret War Operations

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:53 AM |

Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

1/03/05 Kunstler, EnergyBulletin, Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

Posted on January 3, 2006 8:46 AM |

Where Europe gets its gas from

1/03/06 BBC, Where Europe gets its gas from

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:53 PM |

Bolivia 'to join Chavez's fight'

1/03/06 BBC, Bolivia 'to join Chavez's fight'

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:55 PM |

Intelligence report claims nuclear market thriving

1/04/06 Traynor & Cobain, Guardian, Intelligence report claims nuclear market thriving

Posted on January 3, 2006 7:57 PM |

Hidden for 4,000 years - is this the world's first gay kiss?

1/02/06 Judd, Independent, Hidden for 4,000 years - is this the world's first gay kiss?

Posted on January 3, 2006 8:40 PM |

Eleven killed, dozens injured and 20 trapped as roof of ice rink collapses in heavy snowfall

1/03/06 Harding, Guardian, Eleven killed, dozens injured and 20 trapped as roof of ice rink collapses in heavy snowfall

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:36 PM |

Peace studies in our time

1/03/06 Rogers, Guardian, Peace studies in our time

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:36 PM |

Cost of cleaning up after nuclear power stations are closed down rises to 70bn pounds

1/03/06 McSmith, Independent, Cost of cleaning up after nuclear power stations are closed down rises to 70bn pounds

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:44 PM |

China and India leaving G7 nations in the slow lane

1/03/06 King, Independent, China and India leaving G7 nations in the slow lane

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:44 PM |

In coal country, heat rises over latest method of mining

1/03/06 Paulson, CSM, In coal country, heat rises over latest method of mining

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:51 PM |

China ratchets up control on expression

1/03/06 Marquand, CSM, China ratchets up control on expression

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:53 PM |

Emergencies Declared After Calif. Storms

1/03/06 AP, Emergencies Declared After Calif. Storms

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:54 PM |

European moves to solve gas row

1/03/06 BBC, European moves to solve gas row

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:57 PM |

New Rules Set for Giving Out Antiterror Aid

1/03/06 Lipton, NYT, New Rules Set for Giving Out Antiterror Aid

Posted on January 3, 2006 9:58 PM |

White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

1/03/06 Guardian, White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

Posted on January 3, 2006 10:57 PM |

White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

1/03/06 Guardian, White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

Posted on January 3, 2006 10:57 PM |

January 4, 2006

Abramoff Pleads Guilty to 3 Counts

1/04/06 Schmidt & Grimaldi, Wa. Post, Abramoff Pleads Guilty to 3 Counts

Posted on January 4, 2006 8:26 AM |

10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

1/04/06 Hopkins, EnergyBulletin, 10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

Posted on January 4, 2006 8:44 AM |

55 killed in Iraq violence

1/04/06 Sturcke, Guardian, 55 killed in Iraq violence

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:41 AM |

After Reports to the Contrary, Only One Miner Survives

1/04/06 Dow & O'Neill, NYT, After Reports to the Contrary, Only One Miner Survives

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:41 AM |

Lobbyist Set to Plead Guilty in Florida; Second Plea in 2 Days

1/04/06 Kornblut, NYT, Lobbyist Set to Plead Guilty in Florida; Second Plea in 2 Days

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:41 AM |

Palestinians Steal Bulldozers and Smash Gaza Border Wall

1/04/06 AP, Palestinians Steal Bulldozers and Smash Gaza Border Wall

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:49 AM |

Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

1/04/06 Reuters, Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:49 AM |

Next Council Speaker in New York Is a Doer and a Trailblazer

1/04/06 Hu, NYT, Next Council Speaker in New York Is a Doer and a Trailblazer

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:49 AM |

Iran to Resume Its Nuclear Work; U.S. Warns of Seeking Restraints

1/04/06 Sciolino, NYT, Iran to Resume Its Nuclear Work; U.S. Warns of Seeking Restraints

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:50 AM |

U.S. to Seek Dismissal of Guantanamo Suits

1/04/06 Lewis, NYT, U.S. to Seek Dismissal of Guantanamo Suits

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:50 AM |

Students Return to Big Changes in New Orleans

1/04/06 Saulny, NYT, Students Return to Big Changes in New Orleans

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:51 AM |

Abramoff Pleads Guilty to 3 Counts

1/04/06 Schmidt & Grimaldi, Wa. Post, Abramoff Pleads Guilty to 3 Counts

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:53 AM |

Bush Renews Patriot Act Campaign

1/04/06 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Renews Patriot Act Campaign

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:53 AM |

Safety Violations Have Piled Up at Coal Mine

1/04/06 Warrick, Wa. Post, Safety Violations Have Piled Up at Coal Mine

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:53 AM |

Case Bringing New Scrutiny To a System and a Profession

1/04/06 Binrbaum & Balz, Wa. Post, Case Bringing New Scrutiny To a System and a Profession

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:54 AM |

U.S. Raid Kills Family North of Baghdad

1/04/06 Knickmeyer & Aldin, Wa. Post, U.S. Raid Kills Family North of Baghdad

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:56 AM |

Iraq Wants U.S. Choice Out as Chief Of Brigade

1/04/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Iraq Wants U.S. Choice Out as Chief Of Brigade

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:57 AM |

Secret Surveillance May Have Occurred Before Authorization

1/04/06 Linzer, Wa. Post, Secret Surveillance May Have Occurred Before Authorization

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:57 AM |

Views on Rates Differ Within Fed

1/04/06 Aversa, Wa. Post, Views on Rates Differ Within Fed

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:59 AM |

Battle over property rights goes on, despite ruling

1/04/06 Richey, CSM, Battle over property rights goes on, despite ruling

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:59 AM |

US allies in Iraq: valuable but dwindling

1/04/06 Sappenfield, CSM, US allies in Iraq: valuable but dwindling

Posted on January 4, 2006 10:00 AM |

Bush's domestic spying excuses don't cut it

1/04/06 McFeatters, CHB, Bush's domestic spying excuses don't cut it

Posted on January 4, 2006 10:01 AM |

Bush Could Bypass New Torture Ban

1/04/06 Savage, Boston Globe, Bush Could Bypass New Torture Ban

Posted on January 4, 2006 10:03 AM |

Europe addresses gas supply fears

1/04/06 BBC, Europe addresses gas supply fears

Posted on January 4, 2006 7:53 PM |

Secret services say Iran is trying to assemble a nuclear missile

1/04/06 Cobain & Traynor, Guardian, Secret services say Iran is trying to assemble a nuclear missile

Posted on January 4, 2006 7:56 PM |

Oil, gas and imperialism

1/04/06 Litvin, Guardian, Oil, gas and imperialism

Posted on January 4, 2006 7:59 PM |

January 5, 2006

Morales firm on control of resources

1/05/06 Al Jazeera.net, Morales firm on control of resources

Posted on January 5, 2006 1:40 AM |

Al-Qaeda's man who knows too much

1/05/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Al-Qaeda's man who knows too much

Posted on January 5, 2006 1:57 AM |

The Russian bear trap

1/05/06 Bhadrakumar, Asia Tmes, The Russian bear trap

Posted on January 5, 2006 1:58 AM |

Did the CIA Give Iran Nuclear Bomv Plans?

1/05/06 Guardian, Did the CIA Give Iran Nuclear Bomv Plans?

Posted on January 5, 2006 2:01 AM |

Fuelling the crisis

1/05/06 Leader, Guardian, Fuelling the crisis

Posted on January 5, 2006 2:06 AM |

Deep sea fish face extinction

1/05/06 Sample, Guardian, Deep sea fish face extinction

Posted on January 5, 2006 2:09 AM |

Clandestine nuclear deals traced to Sudan

1/05/06 Traynor & Cobain, Guardian, Clandestine nuclear deals traced to Sudan

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:13 AM |

A Big Government Fix-It Plan for New Orleans

1/05/06 Nossiter, NYT, A Big Government Fix-It Plan for New Orleans

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:16 AM |

Attacks in Iraq Kill 100 as Post-Election Violence Escalates

1/05/06 Oppel & O'Neill, NYT, Attacks in Iraq Kill 100 as Post-Election Violence Escalates

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:16 AM |

The comptroller: Washington's prophet of fiscal doom

1/05/06 Feldman, CSM, The comptroller: Washington's prophet of fiscal doom

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:17 AM |

Justices Let U.S. Transfer Padilla to Civilian Custody

1/05/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Let U.S. Transfer Padilla to Civilian Custody

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:18 AM |

Democrat Says Spy Briefings Violated Law

1/05/06 Shane, NYT, Democrat Says Spy Briefings Violated Law

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:19 AM |

US Plans Afghan Jail for Terror Suspects

1/05/06 Burns & Morarjee, FT, US Plans Afghan Jail for Terror Suspects

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:19 AM |

Senate Resisting Food Aid Reforms That Could Save Money, Lives, Says Top U.S. Official

1/05/06 Rivzi, OneWorld, Senate Resisting Food Aid Reforms That Could Save Money, Lives, Says Top U.S. Official

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:21 AM |

Abramoff Scandal's Many Tentacles

1/05/06 Cizilla, Wa. Post, Abramoff Scandal's Many Tentacles

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:23 AM |

Levin Protests Move to Dismiss Detainee Petitions

1/05/06 White, Wa. Post, Levin Protests Move to Dismiss Detainee Petitions

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:27 AM |

New Orleans Pies Can't Wait for SBA

1/05/06 Babcock, Wa. Post, New Orleans Pies Can't Wait for SBA

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:28 AM |

Va. City Suspends 'Family' Rule

1/05/06 McCrummen, Wa. Post, Va. City Suspends 'Family' Rule

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:29 AM |

Past gives clue to climate impact

1/05/06 BBC, Past gives clue to climate impact

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:30 AM |

Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

1/05/06 Lumsden & Osborn, Independent, Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:39 AM |

Bush circumvents Senate with Pentagon appointments

1/05/06 CHB, Bush circumvents Senate with Pentagon appointments

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:49 AM |

Top Dem to Bush: 'You broke the law'

1/05/06 Schrader, CHB, Top Dem to Bush: 'You broke the law'

Posted on January 5, 2006 8:49 AM |

Ruling Class Warriors

1/05/07 Press, Nation, Ruling Class Warriors

Posted on January 5, 2006 1:10 PM |

A Manhattan Project on IEDs?

1/05/06 Levine, CounterPunch, A Manhattan Project on IEDs? Simple is Dangerous

Posted on January 5, 2006 9:53 PM |

Buried Lives, Big Easy Profits - Bulldozing the Dead in New Orleans

1/05/06 Boehm, CounterPunch, Buried Lives, Big Easy Profits - Bulldozing the Dead in New Orleans

Posted on January 5, 2006 9:54 PM |

January 6, 2006

The Northern Slave Trade

1/06/06 Eckhaus, ITT, The Northern Slave Trade

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:13 AM |

Bush announces radical shift in foreign policy; No U.S. media report it

1/06/06 Sirota, WorkingForChange, Bush announces radical shift in foreign policy; No U.S. media report it

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:18 AM |

Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization

1/06/06 RigZone, Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization or here

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:19 AM |

Natural Gas is Going Global

1/06/06 Landers, Dallas Morning News, Natural Gas is Going Global or here

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:25 AM |

BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea

1/06/06 BP, BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea or here

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:25 AM |

Lobbyist's Downfall Leads to Charities' Windfall

1/06/06 Stolberg, NYT, Lobbyist's Downfall Leads to Charities' Windfall

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:26 AM |

I.B.M. to Freeze Pension Plans to Trim Costs

1/06/06 Walsh, NYT, I.B.M. to Freeze Pension Plans to Trim Costs

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:26 AM |

Iran's Nuclear Team Fails to Keep a Date With the U.N.

1/06/06 Sciolino, NYT, Iran's Nuclear Team Fails to Keep a Date With the U.N.

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:28 AM |

Florida Supreme Court Blocks School Vouchers

1/06/06 Dillon, NYT, Florida Supreme Court Blocks School Vouchers

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:28 AM |

Wound Up Over Windmills

1/06/06 Ball, Wired, Wound Up Over Windmills

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:29 AM |

'DeLay Inc.' Lobbying Firm Has Links to Three Capital Scandals

1/06/06 Bloomberg, 'DeLay Inc.' Lobbying Firm Has Links to Three Capital Scandals

Posted on January 6, 2006 8:30 AM |

Microsoft Shuts Down Chinese Blog

1/06/06 McDonald, AP, Microsoft Shuts Down Chinese Blog

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:07 AM |

Repealing the Magna Carta

1/06/06 Turse, MoJo, Repealing the Magna Carta

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:32 AM |

Sago raises red flags for mine oversight

1/06/06 Clayton & Paulson, CSM, Sago raises red flags for mine oversight

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:10 AM |

Economic Forecast, 2006

1/06/06 Gundzik, Asia Times, Economic Forecast, 2006

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:22 PM |

The unrestrained president

1/06/06 Englehardt, Asia Times, The unrestrained president

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:22 PM |

The politics of natural gas

1/06/06 Srivastava, Asia Times, The politics of natural gas

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:22 PM |

Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

1/06/06 Ridolfo, Asia Times, Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:32 PM |

China's threatening environment

1/06/06 Nankivel, Asia Times, China's threatening environment

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:44 PM |

Computer chips get under skin of US enthusiasts

1/06/06 Reuters, Computer chips get under skin of US enthusiasts

Posted on January 6, 2006 9:55 PM |

Dying miners wrote notes to say they did not suffer

1/06/06 Buncombe, Independent, Dying miners wrote notes to say they did not suffer

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:00 PM |

Outlawing fishing 'would help save coral reefs'

1/06/06 Connor, Independent, Outlawing fishing 'would help save coral reefs'

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:01 PM |

Poland's Defence Minister, Radek Sikorski, works for the CIA?

1/06/06 Madsen, Poland's Defence Minister, Radek Sikorski, works for the CIA?

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:03 PM |

Population size 'green priority'

1/06/06 Black, BBC, Population size 'green priority'

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:06 PM |

Chavez bloc begins work unopposed

1/06/6 Morsbach, BBC, Chavez bloc begins work unopposed

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:07 PM |

January 7, 2006

Axis of Fanatics -- Netanyahu and Ahmadinejad

1/07/06 Soloman, CommonDreams, Axis of Fanatics -- Netanyahu and Ahmadinejad

Posted on January 7, 2006 12:07 AM |

Text of Letter From DeLay to Hastert

1/07/06 NYT, Text of Letter From DeLay to Hastert

Posted on January 7, 2006 8:15 AM |

Text of Letter From DeLay to House Republicans

1/07/06 NYT, Text of Letter From DeLay to House Republicans

Posted on January 7, 2006 8:16 AM |

Enforcement of Mine Safety Seen Slipping Under Bush

1/07/06 Bornestein, KnightRidder, Enforcement of Mine Safety Seen Slipping Under Bush

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:07 AM |

Iraq war could cost US over $2 trillion, says Nobel prize-winning economist

1/07/06 Wilson, Guardian, Iraq war could cost US over $2 trillion, says Nobel prize-winning economist

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:31 AM |

Americans Said to Meet Rebels, Exploiting Rift

1/07/06 Filkins & Tavernise, NYT, Americans Said to Meet Rebels, Exploiting Rift

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:33 AM |

Plan Would Open All New Orleans for Rebuilding

1/07/05 Rivlin, NYT, Plan Would Open All New Orleans for Rebuilding

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:34 AM |

With Sharon Ailing, Palestinians' Prospects Dim

1/07//06 Erlanger, NYT, With Sharon Ailing, Palestinians' Prospects Dim

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:35 AM |

Pentagon Study Links Fatalities to Body Armor

1/07/06 Moss, NYT, Pentagon Study Links Fatalities to Body Armor

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:36 AM |

World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

1/07/05 Dugger, NYT, World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:36 AM |

Five Officials in San Diego Are Indicted Over Pensions

1/07/06 Broder, NYT, Five Officials in San Diego Are Indicted Over Pensions

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:37 AM |

Basis for Spying in U.S. Is Doubted

1/07/06 Lichtblau & Shane, NYT, Basis for Spying in U.S. Is Doubted

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:07 PM |

Severe Medical Crisis Reported in Congo

1/07/06 AP, Severe Medical Crisis Reported in Congo

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:08 PM |

E.P.A. Set to Reveal Changes In Fuel Economy Calculations

1/07/06 Maynard, NYT, E.P.A. Set to Reveal Changes In Fuel Economy Calculations

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:09 PM |

The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

1/04/06 Klare, Nation, The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:11 PM |

Report Rebuts Bush on Spying

1/07/06 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Report Rebuts Bush on Spying

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:11 PM |

In Video, Al Qaeda's No. 2 Tells Bush to Admit Defeat in Iraq

1/07/06 Hernandez, Wa. Post, In Video, Al Qaeda's No. 2 Tells Bush to Admit Defeat in Iraq

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:12 PM |

U.S. May Retry Former Professor

1/07/06 AP, U.S. May Retry Former Professor

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:13 PM |

UN suspends Pakistan aid flights

1/07/06 BBC, UN suspends Pakistan aid flights

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:14 PM |

Bush shrugs off weak US jobs data

1/07/06 BBC, Bush shrugs off weak US jobs data

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:15 PM |

Fourth human bird flu case in Turkey

1/07/06 Al Jazeera.net, Fourth human bird flu case in Turkey

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:16 PM |

Iran and Russia begin nuclear talks

1/07/06 Al Jazeera.net, Iran and Russia begin nuclear talks

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:16 PM |

Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

1/07/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:17 PM |

Tribe wants contributions back

1/07/06 Gamboa, CHB, Tribe wants contributions back

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:21 PM |

Overpopulation 'is main threat to planet'

1/07/06 Connor, Independent, Overpopulation 'is main threat to planet'

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:22 PM |

Bush Bypasses Senate on Two Crony Appointments

1/07/06 Lobe, IPS, Bush Bypasses Senate on Two Crony Appointments

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:24 PM |

One day, we'll all live like this

1/07/06 Guardian, One day, we'll all live like this

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:24 PM |

January 8, 2006

Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

1/08/06 Morgan, Guardian, Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:01 AM |

Scandal of force-fed prisoners

1/08/06 Rose, Guardian, Scandal of force-fed prisoners

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:01 AM |

Experts fear bird flu mutation in eastern Turkey

1/08/06 Lean, Independent, Experts fear bird flu mutation in eastern Turkey

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:02 AM |

Urban light pollution to be outlawed

1/08/06 Anderson, Independent, Urban light pollution to be outlawed

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:03 AM |

Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

1/08/06 Webb & Barnett, Independent, Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:05 AM |

GM: New study shows unborn babies could be harmed

1/08/06 Lean, Independent, GM: New study shows unborn babies could be harmed

Posted on January 8, 2006 12:07 AM |

'Iraqi agent' faces US trial

1/08/06 Al Jazeera.net, 'Iraqi agent' faces US trial

Posted on January 8, 2006 1:55 AM |

Morales arrives in China

1/08/06 Al Jazeera,net, Morales arrives in China

Posted on January 8, 2006 1:57 AM |

Sharon: 'He is the King Kong of massacres'

1/08/06 Prothero, Guardian, Sharon: 'He is the King Kong of massacres'

Posted on January 8, 2006 1:59 AM |

Explosion Kills 8 in Pakistani Border Town; U.S. Blamed

1/08/06 AP, Explosion Kills 8 in Pakistani Border Town; U.S. Blamed

Posted on January 8, 2006 6:36 AM |

DeLay Ends Bid to Regain Post as G.O.P. Leader

1/08/06 Hulse, NYT, DeLay Ends Bid to Regain Post as G.O.P. Leader

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:13 AM |

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Greece

1/08/06 Ayiomamitis, AP, 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Greece

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:13 AM |

States Intervene After Drug Plan Hits Early Snags

1/08/06 Pear, NYT, States Intervene After Drug Plan Hits Early Snags

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:17 AM |

ALITO'S JOURNEY Going Against the Liberal Tide

1/08/06 Russakof & Baker, Wa. Post, ALITO'S JOURNEY Going Against the Liberal Tide

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:29 AM |

Expert Blames Dog Disease for Wolf Decline

1/08/06 Bohrer, AP, Expert Blames Dog Disease for Wolf Decline

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:32 AM |

Dog Deaths Surpass 100 Despite Toxic Pet Food Recall

1/08/06 LiveScience, Dog Deaths Surpass 100 Despite Toxic Pet Food Recall

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:32 AM |

Memo draws Alito into presidential powers debate

1/08/06 Savage, Chicago Tribune, Memo draws Alito into presidential powers debate

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:38 AM |

Scientist Urges Deep Cuts in Emissions

1/08/06 Foley, AP, Scientist Urges Deep Cuts in Emissions

Posted on January 8, 2006 8:45 AM |

The Global Spread of GMO Crops - Inherit the Wind

1/08/06 Montegue, CounterPunch, The Global Spread of GMO Crops - Inherit the Wind

Posted on January 8, 2006 9:07 AM |

The NYT's Unconscionable Decision to Sit on the NSA Story for a Year

1/08/06 Velvel, CounterPunch, The NYT's Unconscionable Decision to Sit on the NSA Story for a Year

Posted on January 8, 2006 1:18 PM |

The Origins of the Rendition Program: Does the CIA Have the Right to Break Any Law?

1/08/06 Klein-Brockhoff, CounterPunch, The Origins of the Rendition Program: Does the CIA Have the Right to Break Any Law?

Posted on January 8, 2006 1:19 PM |

US troops raid Sunni Arab complex

1/08/06 Al Jazeera.net, US troops raid Sunni Arab complex

Posted on January 8, 2006 7:55 PM |

January 9, 2006

More Companies Ending Promises for Retirement

1/09/06 Walsh, NYT, More Companies Ending Promises for Retirement

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:09 AM |

Lobbyist's Firm Escapes Fallout From a Scandal

1/09/06 Glater & Kornblut, NYT, Lobbyist's Firm Escapes Fallout From a Scandal

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:09 AM |

Cult of Character

1/09/06 Talvi, ITT, Cult of Character - Character Training Institute

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:09 AM |

Status of W.T.O. Protesters Is Thorny Issue in Hong Kong

1/09/06 Bradsher, NYT, Status of W.T.O. Protesters Is Thorny Issue in Hong Kong

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:12 AM |

Was Wal-Mart's Anti-Union Image Used as a Shield?

1/09/06 Barbaro, NYT, Was Wal-Mart's Anti-Union Image Used as a Shield?

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:13 AM |

Lobbyist's Work for Publishers of Magazines Under Scrutiny

1/09/06 Seeyle, NYT, Lobbyist's Work for Publishers of Magazines Under Scrutiny

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:14 AM |

Two Major Contenders in Race to Lead House Republicans

1/09/06 Hulse, NYT, Two Major Contenders in Race to Lead House Republicans

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:14 AM |

Bird Flu Reports Multiply in Turkey, Faster Than Expected

1/09/06 Rosenthal, NYT, Bird Flu Reports Multiply in Turkey, Faster Than Expected

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:16 AM |

India 'loses 10m female births'

1/09/06 BBC, India 'loses 10m female births'

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:16 AM |

The Hidden State Steps Forward

1/09/06 Schell, Nation, The Hidden State Steps Forward

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:32 AM |

China revises growth data again

1/09/06 Al Jazeera, China revises growth data again

Posted on January 9, 2006 8:31 PM |

Saudis urge closer Syria-Lebanon ties

1/09/06 Al Jazeera.net, Saudis urge closer Syria-Lebanon ties

Posted on January 9, 2006 8:51 PM |

US troops seize award-winning Iraqi journalist

1/09/06 Guardian, US troops seize award-winning Iraqi journalist

Posted on January 9, 2006 8:51 PM |

In Norway, a woman's place is in the boardroom

1/09/06 Fouche & Treanor, Guardian, In Norway, a woman's place is in the boardroom

Posted on January 9, 2006 8:55 PM |

Ministers Warned of Huge Rise in Nuclear Waste

1/09/06 Adam, Guardian, Ministers Warned of Huge Rise in Nuclear Waste

Posted on January 9, 2006 8:58 PM |

Homeland Security Opening Private Mail

1/09/06 Meeks, MSNBC, Homeland Security Opening Private Mail

Posted on January 9, 2006 9:00 PM |

CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

1/09/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

Posted on January 9, 2006 9:10 PM |

January 10, 2006

Iran breaks seals at nuclear site

1/10/06 BBC, Iran breaks seals at nuclear site

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:14 AM |

US border proposal worries region

1/10/06 BBC, US border proposal worries region

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:14 AM |

US bankers in $1bn sex bias case

1/10/06 BBC, US bankers in $1bn sex bias case

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:15 AM |

Lobby Firm Is Scandal Casualty

1/10/06 Bimbaum & Grimaldi, Wa. Post, Lobby Firm Is Scandal Casualty

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:16 AM |

From bags to riches: the recycling project which starts in India's rubbish tips

1/10/06 Independent, From bags to riches: the recycling project which starts in India's rubbish tips

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:18 AM |

Behind the Senate's back

1/10/06 McFeatters, CHB, Behind the Senate's back

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:29 AM |

When cronyism trumps experience

1/10/06 Hoffman, CHB, When cronyism trumps experience

Posted on January 10, 2006 6:29 AM |

The incredible shrinking coalition

1/10/06 Isenberg, Asia Times, The incredible shrinking coalition

Posted on January 10, 2006 8:31 PM |

I.R.S. Is Sued on Failure to Release Tax Data

1/10/06 Johnston, NYT, I.R.S. Is Sued on Failure to Release Tax Data

Posted on January 10, 2006 8:31 PM |

General calls for Blair to be impeached over Iraq

1/10/06 Sengupta, Independent, General calls for Blair to be impeached over Iraq

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:02 PM |

Bird flu spreads in Turkey with dozens of suspected cases

1/10/06 Laurence & Pasic, Independent, Bird flu spreads in Turkey with dozens of suspected cases

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:03 PM |

Toxic waste creates hermaphrodite Arctic polar bears

1/10/06 Usborne, Independent, Toxic waste creates hermaphrodite Arctic polar bears

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:05 PM |

Why budget fixes can't wait

1/10/06 Trumbull, CSM, Why budget fixes can't wait

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:06 PM |

Climate summit challenges Kyoto's approach

1/10/06 Kremmer, CSM, Climate summit challenges Kyoto's approach

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:07 PM |

New rumbling over salvage logging

1/10/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, New rumbling over salvage logging

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:09 PM |

China Set To Reduce Exposure To Dollar

1/10/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, China Set To Reduce Exposure To Dollar

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:10 PM |

Netanyahu Comes to Praise Sharon

1/10/06 Erlanger, NYT, Netanyahu Comes to Praise Sharon

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:16 PM |

Cells That Read Minds

1/10/06 Blakeslee, NYT, Cells That Read Minds

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:30 PM |

With Findings on Storms, Centrist Recasts Warming Debate

1/10/06 Dreifus, NYT, With Findings on Storms, Centrist Recasts Warming Debate

Posted on January 10, 2006 9:45 PM |

Report: GM crops fail to deliver

1/10/06 Al Jazeera.net, Report: GM crops fail to deliver

Posted on January 10, 2006 10:00 PM |

Russia bracing for bird flu outbreak

1/10/06 Al Jazeera.net, Russia bracing for bird flu outbreak

Posted on January 10, 2006 10:49 PM |

China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

1/10/06 Al Jazeera.net, China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

Posted on January 10, 2006 10:49 PM |

January 11, 2006

New Orleans Commission to Seek Overhaul of Schools and Transit

1/11/06 Rivlin, NYT, New Orleans Commission to Seek Overhaul of Schools and Transit

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:09 AM |

Why Do Some Turks Have Bird Flu Virus but Aren't Sick?

1/11/06 Rosenthal, IHT, Why Do Some Turks Have Bird Flu Virus but Aren't Sick?

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:11 AM |

I.R.S. Move Said to Hurt the Poor

1/11/06 Johnston, NYT, I.R.S. Move Said to Hurt the Poor

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:12 AM |

California Parents File Suit Over Origins of Life Course

1/11/06 Goodstein, NYT, California Parents File Suit Over Origins of Life Course

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:13 AM |

Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Jan/Feb Issue, Reece, Orion, Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:16 AM |

The Present Future: Paintings for a very hot planet

Jan/Feb, Rockman & McKibben, Orion, The Present Future: Paintings for a very hot planet

Posted on January 11, 2006 6:16 AM |

World powers harden stand on Iran

1/11/06 Al Jazeera.net, World powers harden stand on Iran

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:00 PM |

Norway plans fail-safe seed bank

1/11/06 Al Jazeera.net, .Norway plans fail-safe seed bank

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:02 PM |

NSA Whistleblower Alleges Illegal Spying

1/11/06 Ross, ABC, NSA Whistleblower Alleges Illegal Spying

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:08 PM |

Abramoff Scandal Threatens to Derail Reed's Political Ambitions

1/11/06 Jensen & Davidson, Bloomberg, Abramoff Scandal Threatens to Derail Reed's Political Ambitions

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:10 PM |

Rapidly Shrinking Arctic Ice Could Spell Trouble for the Rest of the World

1/11/06 Boyd, KnightRidder, Rapidly Shrinking Arctic Ice Could Spell Trouble for the Rest of the World

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:12 PM |

International Gun Trade Targeted at U.N.

1/11/06 Rivzi, OneWorld, International Gun Trade Targeted at U.N.

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:12 PM |

Abramoff's Kind of Big Government

1/11/06 Lichtman, CounterPunch, Abramoff's Kind of Big Government

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:15 PM |

NSA Spied on Baltimore Peace Group

1/11/06 Zeese, CounterPunch, NSA Spied on Baltimore Peace Group

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:19 PM |

Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

1/11/06 Bright, CSM, Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:32 PM |

Alito Hearings Day 2

1/11/06 Alito Hearings Day 2 Part1. Part 2, Part 3

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:36 PM |

Iran warned as nuclear row escalates

1/11/06 Al Jazeera.net, Iran warned as nuclear row escalates

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:49 PM |

Of debt, deflation and rotten apples

1/11/06 Liu, Asia Times, Of debt, deflation and rotten apples

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:52 PM |

US warns Iran as nuclear row escalates

1/11/06 Goldenberg, Guardian, US warns Iran as nuclear row escalates

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:56 PM |

Bush nominee 'believes in an all-powerful presidency'

1/11/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush nominee 'believes in an all-powerful presidency'

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:58 PM |

Extreme weather in Asia: The Big Freeze

1/11/06 Independent, Extreme weather in Asia: The Big Freeze

Posted on January 11, 2006 10:59 PM |

The Panopticon: A Mass Surveillance Prison For Humanity

1/11/06 Jones & Watson, Prison Planet, The Panopticon: A Mass Surveillance Prison For Humanity

Posted on January 11, 2006 11:01 PM |

Probe Set In NSA Bugging

1/11/06 Eggen, Wa. Post, Probe Set In NSA Bugging

Posted on January 11, 2006 11:02 PM |

January 12, 2006

America's days as a superpower are over

1/12/06 Roberts, Creators Syndicate, America's days as a superpower are over

Posted on January 12, 2006 6:32 AM |

Trade surplus triples for China

1/12/06 Avery, Bloomberg, Trade surplus triples for China

Posted on January 12, 2006 9:24 AM |

Fierce fighting in Nepal

1/12/06 Al Jazeera.net, Fierce fighting in Nepal

Posted on January 12, 2006 9:50 PM |

US army in Iraq gets harsh appraisal

1/12/06 Al Jazeera.net, US army in Iraq gets harsh appraisal

Posted on January 12, 2006 9:51 PM |

Rice issues stern warning to Syria

1/12/06 Al Jazeera.net, Rice issues stern warning to Syria

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:01 PM |

US turns against Musharraf

1/12/06 Shazad, Asia Times, US turns against Musharraf

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:03 PM |

A Stand Against China's Pollution Tide

1/12/06 Cody, Wa. Post, A Stand Against China's Pollution Tide

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:05 PM |

Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

1/12/06 Asia Times, Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:07 PM |

Oil deal boost for E Timor

1/12/06 Al Jazeera, Oil deal boost for E Timor

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:19 PM |

Green pig might fly - unlike cloned dog

1/12/06 Al Jazeera, Green pig might fly - unlike cloned dog

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:20 PM |

BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

1/12/06 Macalister, Guardia, BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:22 PM |

Jakarta bans films on East Timor occupation

1/12/06 Guardian, Jakarta bans films on East Timor occupation

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:24 PM |

UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

1/12/06 Thornton, Independent, UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:26 PM |

Alito Hearings Transcripts

1/12/06 Alito Hearings Transcripts : Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:28 PM |

'Polluters' Summit: 'Industry will solve problem of global warming'

1/12/06 Cornwell, Independent, 'Polluters' Summit: 'Industry will solve problem of global warming'

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:28 PM |

Disaster Planning: Norway builds a 'doomsday vault'

1/12/06 Connor, Independent, Disaster Planning: Norway builds a 'doomsday vault'

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:29 PM |

Battle On High Seas: Japan's target is to kill 935 whales

1/12/06 McCarthy, Independent, Battle On High Seas: Japan's target is to kill 935 whales

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:31 PM |

Iran crosses last red line; UN sanctions ahead?

1/12//06 Ford, CSM, Iran crosses last red line; UN sanctions ahead?

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:33 PM |

An e-mail trail of money and influence

1/12/06 Grier, CSM, An e-mail trail of money and influence

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:34 PM |

Warming Tied To Extinction Of Frog Species

1/12/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Warming Tied To Extinction Of Frog Species

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:40 PM |

Russia Won't Block U.S. on Iran

1/12/06 Linzer, Wa. Post, Russia Won't Block U.S. on Iran

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:41 PM |

Bird Flu Mutation Of Concern, Experts Say

1/12/06 Williams & Sipress, Wa. Post, Bird Flu Mutation Of Concern, Experts Say

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:42 PM |

Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

1/12/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:43 PM |

Insight into mystery of antlers

1/12/06 BBC, Insight into mystery of antlers

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:44 PM |

New warning of bird flu pandemic

1/12/06 BBC, New warning of bird flu pandemic

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:45 PM |

Plants revealed as methane source

1/12/06 Hirsch, BBC, Plants revealed as methane source

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:46 PM |

Swiss Investigate Leak to Paper on C.I.A. Prisons

1/12/06 Carvajal, NYT, Swiss Investigate Leak to Paper on C.I.A. Prisons

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:48 PM |

Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

1/12/06 Myers, NYT, Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:50 PM |

F.B.I. Tries to Dispel Surveillance Concerns

1/12/06 Clemetson, NYT, F.B.I. Tries to Dispel Surveillance Concerns

Posted on January 12, 2006 10:51 PM |

January 13, 2006

Bush could seize absolute control of U.S. government

1/13/06 Thompson, CHB, Bush could seize absolute control of U.S. government

Posted on January 13, 2006 8:03 AM |

State Orders Help for Elderly as Medicare Glitches Spread

1/13/06 Alonzo-Zaldivar & Nicholas, LA Times, State Orders Help for Elderly as Medicare Glitches Spread

Posted on January 13, 2006 9:00 AM |

Heat Rises on German Spies in Iraq, CIA Activities

1/13/06 Trevelyan, Reuters, Heat Rises on German Spies in Iraq, CIA Activities

Posted on January 13, 2006 9:00 AM |

US Law Unclear if Bush Can Invade Without Congress OK: Alito

1/13/06 AFP, US Law Unclear if Bush Can Invade Without Congress OK: Alito

Posted on January 13, 2006 9:00 AM |

World Social Forum: US Activists Study Bolivarian Revolution

1/13/06 Stapp, IPS, World Social Forum: US Activists Study Bolivarian Revolution

Posted on January 13, 2006 9:23 AM |

UN wants Western forces in Darfur

1/13/06 AQl Jazeera, UN wants Western forces in Darfur

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

Chad oil account frozen

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, Chad oil account frozen

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

2 Million Displaced By Storms

1/13/06 Hsu, Wa. Post, 2 Million Displaced By Storms

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

US budget deficit to soar

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, US budget deficit to soar

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:18 PM |

No 'Great Game' between India, China

1/13/06 Aiyar, Asia Times, No 'Great Game' between India, China

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:21 PM |

Japan's new energy strategy

1/13/06 Masaki, Asia TImes, Japan's new energy strategy

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:22 PM |

US and Europe threaten Tehran with sanctions

1/13/06 MacAskill & Traynor, Guardian, US and Europe threaten Tehran with sanctions

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:23 PM |

Bird flu mutation raises threat to humans

1/13/06 Laurence, Independent, Bird flu mutation raises threat to humans

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:25 PM |

Iran: The nuclear nightmare

1/13/06 Penketh, Independent, Iran: The nuclear nightmare

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:26 PM |

A proud nation surrounded by nuclear states

1/13/06 Penketh, Independent, A proud nation surrounded by nuclear states

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:27 PM |

Bush Visits Gulf Coast

1/13/06 Fletcher, Wa. Post, Bush Visits Gulf Coast

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:42 PM |

Europe Joins U.S. in Urging Action by U.N. on Iran

1/13/06 Bernstein & Weisman, NYT, Europe Joins U.S. in Urging Action by U.N. on Iran

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:44 PM |

General in Prisoner Abuse Case Declines to Testify Further

1/13/06 Schmitt, NYT, General in Prisoner Abuse Case Declines to Testify Further

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:45 PM |

Israel Wants West to Deal More Urgently With Iran

1/13/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel Wants West to Deal More Urgently With Iran

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:46 PM |

U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

1/13/06 Barringer, NYT, U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:49 PM |

January 14, 2006

Thousands of Protesters Tear-Gassed After US Airstrike Deaths in Pakistan

1/14/06 AFP, Thousands of Protesters Tear-Gassed After US Airstrike Deaths in Pakistan

Posted on January 14, 2006 7:31 AM |

Iran increases tension with threat to block inspections by UN watchdog

1/14/06 Tate & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Iran increases tension with threat to block inspections by UN watchdog

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:26 AM |

Think Again: Rigging the Numbers

1/12/06 Alterman, MoJo, Think Again: Rigging the Numbers

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:27 AM |

Wealth Grows, but Health Care Withers in China

1/14/06 French, NYT, Wealth Grows, but Health Care Withers in China

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:28 AM |

U.S. Airstrike Targets Al Qaeda's Zawahiri

1/14/06 Linzer & Witte, Wa. Post, U.S. Airstrike Targets Al Qaeda's Zawahiri

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:29 AM |

Higher Fuel Costs Blamed For Producer-Price Inflation

1/14/06 Crutsinger, Wa. Post, Higher Fuel Costs Blamed For Producer-Price Inflation

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:32 AM |

Deadly Storms Damage Ala., Florida

1/14/06 AP, Deadly Storms Damage Ala., Florida

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:33 AM |

January 15, 2006

US ambassador summoned over Bajaur air strike

1/15/06 Daily Times, US ambassador summoned over Bajaur air strike

Posted on January 15, 2006 6:37 AM |

U.N. Scrutiny Won't Make Iran Quit Nuclear Effort, President Says

1/15/06 Fathi, NYT, U.N. Scrutiny Won't Make Iran Quit Nuclear Effort, President Says

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:31 AM |

Chile Is Ready to Elect a President Unlike Any Other

1/15/06 Rohter, NYT, Chile Is Ready to Elect a President Unlike Any Other

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:55 AM |

Problem of Homelessness in Los Angeles and Its Environs Draws Renewed Calls for Attention

1/15/06 Archibold, NYT, Problem of Homelessness in Los Angeles and Its Environs Draws Renewed Calls for Attention

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:56 AM |

2 Common Flu Drugs Called Ineffective Against Virus

1/15/06 Brown, Wa. Post, 2 Common Flu Drugs Called Ineffective Against Virus

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:57 AM |

Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

1/15/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:58 AM |

Israel allows vote in Jerusalem

1/15/06 BBC, Israel allows vote in Jerusalem

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:59 AM |

China woos Africa with trade and aid

1/15/06 Al Jazeera, China woos Africa with trade and aid

Posted on January 15, 2006 8:02 AM |

Global warming to speed up as carbon levels show sharp rise

1/15/06 Lean, Independent, Global warming to speed up as carbon levels show sharp rise

Posted on January 15, 2006 8:05 AM |

Carlyle 'given sweetener' in Qinetiq deal

1/15/06 Morgan, Observer, Carlyle 'given sweetener' in Qinetiq deal

Posted on January 15, 2006 8:06 AM |

White House Letter: How Bush tries shaping new laws to his liking

1/15/06 Bumiller, IHT, White House Letter: How Bush tries shaping new laws to his liking

Posted on January 15, 2006 5:36 PM |

The Drone, the CIA and a Botched Attempt to Kill Bin Laden's Deputy

1/15/06 Burke & Gul, Observer, The Drone, the CIA and a Botched Attempt to Kill Bin Laden's Deputy

Posted on January 15, 2006 6:47 PM |

US senators: Iran strike an option

1/15/06 Al Jazeera, US senators: Iran strike an option

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:48 PM |

Anti-US rally in Beirut turns violent

1/15/06 Al Jazeera, Anti-US rally in Beirut turns violent

Posted on January 15, 2006 7:55 PM |

January 16, 2006

President Tells Insurers to Aid Ailing Medicare Drug Plan

1/16/06 Pear, NYT, President Tells Insurers to Aid Ailing Medicare Drug Plan

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:11 AM |

Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

1/16/06 Wald, NYT, Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:11 AM |

Some Abortion Foes Forgo Politics

1/16/06 Leland, NYT, Some Abortion Foes Forgo Politics

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:13 AM |

Group Seeks I.R.S. Inquiry of Two Ohio Churches

1/16/06 Strom, NYT, Group Seeks I.R.S. Inquiry of Two Ohio Churches

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:14 AM |

Ohio Congressman Linked to Scandal Gives Up Post

1/16/06 Hulse, NYT, Ohio Congressman Linked to Scandal Gives Up Post

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:16 AM |

In Ga., Abramoff Scandal Threatens a Political Ascendancy

1/16/06 Edsall, Wa. Post, In Ga., Abramoff Scandal Threatens a Political Ascendancy

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:16 AM |

Translator's Conviction Raises Legal Concerns

1/16/06 Powell & Garcia, Wa. Post, Translator's Conviction Raises Legal Concerns

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:19 AM |

Most States Don't Keep Records on Foster Care Visits

1/16/06 Wa. Post, Most States Don't Keep Records on Foster Care Visits

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:20 AM |

Iran nuclear bid 'fault of West'

1/16/06 Gardner, BBC, Iran nuclear bid 'fault of West'

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:21 AM |

Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

1/16/06 BBC, Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:21 AM |

The 'I-word' comes out of the closet

1/16/06 Thompson, CHB, The 'I-word' comes out of the closet

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:22 AM |

Specter: Bush could face impeachment

1/16/06 CHB, Specter: Bush could face impeachment

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:23 AM |

Some Iraqi Ballot Boxes Tossed Amid Fraud

1/16/06 AP, Some Iraqi Ballot Boxes Tossed Amid Fraud

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:24 AM |

Protests condemn Bajaur airstrikes

1/16/06 Daily Times, Protests condemn Bajaur airstrikes

Posted on January 16, 2006 6:39 AM |

IBM Picked to Upgrade Justice's Finance Systems

1/16/06 Gerin, Wa. Post, IBM Picked to Upgrade Justice's Finance Systems

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:11 AM |

Iran's key nuclear sites

1/16/06 BBC, Iran's key nuclear sites

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:12 AM |

Indian court keeps toxic ship at bay

1/16/06 Al Jazeera, Indian court keeps toxic ship at bay

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:18 AM |

The Pacifist 'Threat'

1/16/06 Taylor, Hartford Courant, The Pacifist 'Threat' - Disclosure Of Recent Government Surveillance Of Quaker Activities Doesn't Surprise Members

Posted on January 16, 2006 3:50 PM |

Gore: Bush 'Repeatedly and Persistently' Broke the Law

1/16/06 Margasak, AP, Gore: Bush 'Repeatedly and Persistently' Broke the Law

Posted on January 16, 2006 3:53 PM |

More than 500 Iraqi detainees freed

1/16/06 Al Jazeera, More than 500 Iraqi detainees freed

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:48 PM |

Iran issues stark warning on oil price

1/16/06 Tait, Guardian, Iran issues stark warning on oil price

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:57 PM |

Environment in crisis: 'We are past the point of no return'

1/16/06 McCarthy, Independent, Environment in crisis: 'We are past the point of no return'

Posted on January 16, 2006 7:58 PM |

Why Gaia is wreaking revenge on our abuse of the environment

1/16/06 McCarthy, Independent, Why Gaia is wreaking revenge on our abuse of the environment

Posted on January 16, 2006 8:02 PM |

January 17, 2006

Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

1/17/06 Adam, Guardian, Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:00 AM |

Iran crisis talks expose west's split with China

1/17/06 MacAskill & Walsh, Guardian, Iran crisis talks expose west's split with China

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:01 AM |

The awakening giant - India

1/17/06 Guardian, The awakening giant - India

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:02 AM |

Spy Agency Data After Sept. 11 Led F.B.I. to Dead Ends

1/17/06 Bergman et al, NYT, Spy Agency Data After Sept. 11 Led F.B.I. to Dead Ends

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:03 AM |

Two Groups Planning to Sue Over Federal Eavesdropping

1/17/06 Lichtblau, NYT, Two Groups Planning to Sue Over Federal Eavesdropping

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:03 AM |

Russia and China Want More Talks With Iran, Not Sanctions

1/17/06 Sciolino & O'Neil, NYT, Russia and China Want More Talks With Iran, Not Sanctions

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:04 AM |

At Center of Storm Destruction, Eager Few Try to Reclaim Parish

1/17/06 Saulny, NYT, At Center of Storm Destruction, Eager Few Try to Reclaim Parish

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:05 AM |

Police in China Battle Villagers in Land Protest

1/17/06 French, NYT, Police in China Battle Villagers in Land Protest

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:06 AM |

Liberia's Harvard-Trained 'Queen' Is Sworn in as Leader

1/17/06 Polgreen, NYT, Liberia's Harvard-Trained 'Queen' Is Sworn in as Leader

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:07 AM |

USAID Paper Details Security Crisis in Iraq

1/17/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, USAID Paper Details Security Crisis in Iraq

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:07 AM |

Speaker Largely Silent Amid Scandal

1/17/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Speaker Largely Silent Amid Scandal

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:08 AM |

Foreign Currency Piles Up in China

1/17/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, Foreign Currency Piles Up in China

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:09 AM |

More Hiring of Veterans Urged

1/17/06 Lee, Wa. Post, More Hiring of Veterans Urged

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:10 AM |

Pakistan warning over US strike

1/17/06 BBC, Pakistan warning over US strike

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:13 AM |

Sensors watch Barrier Reef coral

1/17/06 Krausmann, BBC, Sensors watch Barrier Reef coral

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:14 AM |

Waiting for water in SA townships

1/17/06 Biles, BBC, Waiting for water in SA townships

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:14 AM |

Bachelet vow on gender equality

1/17/06 BBC, Bachelet vow on gender equality

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:15 AM |

Saudi tries to ease Lebanese-Syria row

1/17/06 Al Jazeera, Saudi tries to ease Lebanese-Syria row

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:16 AM |

Australia inquiry into Iraq 'kickbacks'

1/17/06 Al Jazeera, Australia inquiry into Iraq 'kickbacks'

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:17 AM |

Lobbying versus electioneering

1/17/06 Richey, CSM, Lobbying versus electioneering

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:19 AM |

US tries to loosen Shiite grip in Iraq

1/17/06 Levinson, CSM, US tries to loosen Shiite grip in Iraq

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:20 AM |

Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

1/17/06 Howden, Independent, Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

Tribesmen drive cattle into streets of Nairobi as drought hits pastures

1/17/06 Selva, Independent, Tribesmen drive cattle into streets of Nairobi as drought hits pastures

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

Remember Afghanistan? Insurgents bring suicide terror to country

1/17/06 Sengupta, Independent, Remember Afghanistan? Insurgents bring suicide terror to country

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:22 AM |

Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

1/17/06 Thornton, Independent, Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:23 AM |

Another high-tech CIA screwup

1/17/06 Thompson, CHB, Another high-tech CIA screwup

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:24 AM |

Air power comes in for a hard landing

1/17/06 Rosen, CHB, Air power comes in for a hard landing

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:25 AM |

Can Ney's ouster save GOP?

1/17/06 Hammer, CHB, Can Ney's ouster save GOP?