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February 1, 2006

Back-scratch Fever

2/01/06 MoJo, Back-scratch Fever - DeLay

Posted on February 1, 2006 6:08 AM |

Straight Outta Boston - Reducing Gang Violence

2/01/06 Duane, MoJo, Straight Outta Boston - Reducing Gang Violence

Posted on February 1, 2006 6:20 AM |

US Soldiers Shoot at Canadian Ambassador's Car in Baghdad

2/01/06 AFP, US Soldiers Shoot at Canadian Ambassador's Car in Baghdad

Posted on February 1, 2006 6:24 AM |

Iran: Confrontation in the Cards

2/01/06 Bidwai, IPS, Iran: Confrontation in the Cards

Posted on February 1, 2006 6:24 AM |

What Really Happened

2/01/06 Sheehan, CommonDreams, What Really Happened

Posted on February 1, 2006 6:25 AM |

The End of the Internet?

2/01/06 Chester, Nation, The End of the Internet?

Posted on February 1, 2006 8:23 AM |

Iran threatens to end snap UN checks

2/01/06 Al Jazeera, Iran threatens to end snap UN checks

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:35 PM |

Afghan opium: License to kill

2/01/06 Chouvy, Asia Times, Afghan opium: License to kill

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:37 PM |

Reviving the China threat

2/01/06 Clark, Asia Times, Reviving the China threat

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:39 PM |

US shifts Iraq loyalties

2/01/06 Porter, Asia Times, US shifts Iraq loyalties

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:40 PM |

Biting the hand of friendship

2/01/06 Lobe, Asia Times, Biting the hand of friendship

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:42 PM |

Seven die in shooting by ex-worker at postal depot

2/01/06 Buncombe, Independent, Seven die in shooting by ex-worker at postal depot

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:47 PM |

Bush says only US can secure world peace

2/01/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush says only US can secure world peace

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:47 PM |

2006: A decisive year for the Balkans

2/01/06 KampSchror, CSM, 2006: A decisive year for the Balkans

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:49 PM |

Soldiers sue over out-of-pocket costs

2/01/06 Llana, CSM, Soldiers sue over out-of-pocket costs

Posted on February 1, 2006 9:52 PM |

Alito Vote May Be Decisive in Marquee Cases This Term

2/01/06 Liptak, NYT, Alito Vote May Be Decisive in Marquee Cases This Term

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:00 PM |

Exit Greenspan, Amid Questions on Economy

2/01/06 Andrewa, NYT, Exit Greenspan, Amid Questions on Economy

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:02 PM |

Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

2/01/06 Dugger, NYT, Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:03 PM |

On Education and Health, Costly Plans Face Hurdles

2/01/06 Toner et al, NYT, On Education and Health, Costly Plans Face Hurdles

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:04 PM |

A Gender Difference In Heart Disease

2/01/06 Stein, Wa. Post, A Gender Difference In Heart Disease

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:07 PM |

February 2, 2006

Shell posts $23bn record profit

2/02/06 Tran, Guardian, Shell posts $23bn record profit

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:26 AM |

Government Eavesdropping: The Biggest Secret

2/01/06 Powers, MoJo, Government Eavesdropping: The Biggest Secret

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:26 AM |

Senate Panel Rebuffed on Documents on U.S. Spying

2/02/06 Lichtblau, NYT, Senate Panel Rebuffed on Documents on U.S. Spying

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:28 AM |

House Approves Budget Cutbacks of $39.5 Billion

2/02/06 Stolberg, NYT, House Approves Budget Cutbacks of $39.5 Billion

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:31 AM |

Pentagon Review Calls for No Big Changes

2/02/06 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon Review Calls for No Big Changes

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:32 AM |

Wide Plot Seen in Guilty Plea in Iraq Project

2/02/06 Glanz, NYT, Wide Plot Seen in Guilty Plea in Iraq Project

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:33 AM |

Worker Productivity Slows and Labor Costs Up

2/02/06 AP, Worker Productivity Slows and Labor Costs Up ... Worker Productivity Report

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:33 AM |

New Team Plans to Identify Nuclear Attackers

2/02/06 Broad, NYT, New Team Plans to Identify Nuclear Attackers

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:35 AM |

In First Decision, Alito Votes to Block Execution

2/02/06 AP, In First Decision, Alito Votes to Block Execution

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:36 AM |

Investigators Criticize Response to Hurricane

2/02/06 Lipton, NYT, Investigators Criticize Response to Hurricane

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:37 AM |

Overhaul Urged for Laws on AIDS Tests and Data

2/02/06 Santora, NYT, Overhaul Urged for Laws on AIDS Tests and Data

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:38 AM |

Behind Bush's New Stress on Science, Lobbying by Republican Executives

2/02/06 Markoff, NYT, Behind Bush's New Stress on Science, Lobbying by Republican Executives

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:39 AM |

A Tribal Loophole For Campaign Gifts

2/02/06 Bimbaum, Wa. Post, A Tribal Loophole For Campaign Gifts

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:40 AM |

Making an Oil Pledge

2/02/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Making an Oil Pledge

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:42 AM |

Evangelicals Will Not Take Stand on Global Warming

2/02/06 Cooperman, Wa. Post, Evangelicals Will Not Take Stand on Global Warming

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:43 AM |

White House Defends Texas's GOP Remapping Plan to Justices

2/02/06 Lane, Wa. Post, White House Defends Texas's GOP Remapping Plan to Justices

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:43 AM |

India launches anti-poverty deal

2/02/06 BBC, India launches anti-poverty deal

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:44 AM |

US Congress scraps cotton subsidy

2/02/06 BBC, US Congress scraps cotton subsidy

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:46 AM |

Tanzania cuts power after drought

2/02/06 BBC, Tanzania cuts power after drought

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:47 AM |

Ecuador destroys 'guerrilla camp'

2/02/06 BBC, Ecuador destroys 'guerrilla camp'

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:47 AM |

Abramoff's Evangelical Soldiers

2/02/06 Blumenthal, Nation, Abramoff's Evangelical Soldiers

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:48 AM |

Exile on K Street

2/02/06 Scahill, Nation, Exile on K Street

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:03 AM |

The Race to War

2/02/06 Lewis, Nation, The Race to War

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:23 AM |

Why ‘freedom of expression’ defence is questionable in the Muslim dispute with a Danish publication

2/02/06 Pethick, CRG, Why ‘freedom of expression’ defence is questionable in the Muslim dispute with a Danish publication

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:24 AM |

Senate Session on Security Erupts in Spying Debate

2/02/06 GNM, Senate Session on Security Erupts in Spying Debate

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:50 AM |

Revealed: Bush and Blair discussed using American Spyplane in UN colours

2/02/06 GNM, Revealed: Bush and Blair discussed using American Spyplane in UN colours

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:52 AM |

What Peak Oil Means to Every American

2/02/06 Udall, Tide Pool, What Peak Oil Means to Every American

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:56 AM |

Mineral Levels in Meat and Milk Plummet Over 60 Years

2/02/06 Lawrence, Guardian, Mineral Levels in Meat and Milk Plummet Over 60 Years

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:55 PM |

Hundreds of Mentally Ill to Be Executed in America: Amnesty

2/02/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Hundreds of Mentally Ill to Be Executed in America: Amnesty

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:55 PM |

Russian officer convicted of using soldiers for slavery

2.02/06 Osborn, Independent, Russian officer convicted of using soldiers for slavery

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:57 PM |

Threat to Europeans over 'hostile' Mohamed cartoons

2/02/06 Macintyre, Independent, Threat to Europeans over 'hostile' Mohamed cartoons

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:58 PM |

Peru tells Yale it wants its Machu Picchu treasures back (after 100 years)

2/02/06 Cornwell, Independent, Peru tells Yale it wants its Machu Picchu treasures back (after 100 years)

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:00 PM |

Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

2/02/06 Gumbel, Independent, Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:01 PM |

Puppies implanted with drugs by traffickers

2/02/06 Gumbel, Independent, Puppies implanted with drugs by traffickers

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:02 PM |

US official admits he smuggled $2m of aid meant for Iraq

2/02/06 Cornwell, Independent, US official admits he smuggled $2m of aid meant for Iraq

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:04 PM |

Coyotes Take to City Streets

2/02/06 Metz, Wired, Coyotes Take to City Streets

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:17 PM |

Bush Keeps Privacy Posts Vacant

2/02/06 Singel, Wired, Bush Keeps Privacy Posts Vacant

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:26 PM |

I Spy

2/02/06 Keefe, Wired, I Spy

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:28 PM |

It's capitalism or a habitable planet - you can't have both

2/02/06 Newman, Guardian, It's capitalism or a habitable planet - you can't have both

Posted on February 2, 2006 8:32 PM |

February 3, 2006

Green for Danger?

2/03/06 Berkowitz, IPS, Green for Danger?

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:18 AM |

Surveillance Prompts a Suit: Police v. Police

2/03/06 Dwyer, NYT, Surveillance Prompts a Suit: Police v. Police

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:18 AM |

It Takes More Than Free Trade to End Poverty

2/03/06 Stiglitz, Independent, It Takes More Than Free Trade to End Poverty

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:18 AM |

When Two Worlds Collide - Rove v. Fitzgerald

2/03/06 de la Vega, TomDispatch, When Two Worlds Collide - Rove v. Fitzgerald

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:49 AM |

Vernon's Video: How a Maryland Death Row Prisoner Changed the Rules of Protest

2/03/06 Stark, CommonDreams, Vernon's Video: How a Maryland Death Row Prisoner Changed the Rules of Protest

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:50 AM |

In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

2/03/06 Wald, NYT, In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:03 AM |

US jobs growth less than forecast

2/03/06 BBC, US jobs growth less than forecast

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:40 AM |

Racism, Neo-Confederacy and the Raising of Historical Illiterates

2/03/06 Wise, CounterPunch, Racism, Neo-Confederacy and the Raising of Historical Illiterates

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:42 AM |

Rumsfeld and Negroponte Amp Up Attacks on Chavez

2/03/06 Golinger, CounterPunch, Rumsfeld and Negroponte Amp Up Attacks on Chavez

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:43 AM |

The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East

2/03/06 Bryce, CounterPunch, The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East. Is Bush Serious?

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:50 AM |

Bush approved multi-agency program to spy on Americans

2/03/06 Thompson, CHB, Bush approved multi-agency program to spy on Americans

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:59 AM |

Drink the Water, or Recycle It

2/03/06 Drago, IPS, ENVIRONMENT-SPAIN: Drink the Water, or Recycle It

Posted on February 3, 2006 9:00 AM |

Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

2/03/06 Osava, IPS, Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

Posted on February 3, 2006 9:01 AM |

Skin deep, but deeply personal

2/03/06 Carvajal, IHT, Skin deep, but deeply personal

Posted on February 3, 2006 9:02 AM |

Bush 'plotted to lure Saddam into war with fake UN plane'

2/03/06 McSmith, Independent, Bush 'plotted to lure Saddam into war with fake UN plane'

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:59 PM |

Scientists to walk out in wildlife centre row

2/03/06 McCarthy, Independent, Scientists to walk out in wildlife centre row

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:05 PM |

Taliban turn to suicide attacks

2/03/06 Baldauf, CSM, Taliban turn to suicide attacks

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:08 PM |

The squeeze on American pocketbooks

2/03/06 Trumbull, CSM, The squeeze on American pocketbooks

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:08 PM |

Culture's magnetic forces

2/03/06 CSM, Culture's magnetic forces

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:11 PM |

China's modern cure for instability

2/03/06 O'Rourke, Asia Times, China's modern cure for instability

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:11 PM |

The IAEA and the new world order

2/03/06 Afrasibai, Asia Times, The IAEA and the new world order

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:14 PM |

The lesser of two Googles

2/03/06 AsiaTimes, The lesser of two Googles

Posted on February 3, 2006 8:16 PM |

February 4, 2006

Cartoon controversy spreads throughout Muslim world

2/04/06 MacAskill et al, Guardian, Cartoon controversy spreads throughout Muslim world

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:51 AM |

Cost of wars soars to $440bn for US

2/04/06 Borger, Guardian, Cost of wars soars to $440bn for US

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:52 AM |

Draft Legislation Undercuts Bush Domestic Spying Rationale

2/03/06 Bergo, MoJo, Draft Legislation Undercuts Bush Domestic Spying Rationale

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:53 AM |

World Nuclear Panel to Refer Iran to U.N. Security Council

2/04/06 Sciolino, NYT, World Nuclear Panel to Refer Iran to U.N. Security Council

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:54 AM |

Iran Regime Sponsors Terrorism, Rumsfeld Says

2/04/06 AP, Iran Regime Sponsors Terrorism, Rumsfeld Says

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:55 AM |

Bush to Propose Curbing Growth in Medicare Cost

2/04/06 Pear, NYT, Bush to Propose Curbing Growth in Medicare Cost

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:55 AM |

Increasingly, Internet's Data Trail Leads to Court

2/04/06 Hansell, NYT, Increasingly, Internet's Data Trail Leads to Court

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:56 AM |

Bush's Budget to Call for Nuclear Partnership With Russia

2/04/06 Wald & Sanger, NYT, Bush's Budget to Call for Nuclear Partnership With Russia

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:57 AM |

OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

2/04/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:58 AM |

Fires Destroy 3 Churches and Damage 2 in Alabama

2/04/06 Noles & Robertson, NYT, Fires Destroy 3 Churches and Damage 2 in Alabama

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:59 AM |

Kansas' Top Court Limits Abortion Record Search

2/04/06 Rudoren, NYT, Kansas' Top Court Limits Abortion Record Search

Posted on February 4, 2006 7:59 AM |

Halliburton Subsidiary Gets Contract to Add Temporary Immigration Detention Centers

2/04/06 Swarns, NYT, Halliburton Subsidiary Gets Contract to Add Temporary Immigration Detention Centers

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:00 AM |

New Details Revealed on C.I.A. Leak Case

2/04/06 Johnston, NYT, New Details Revealed on C.I.A. Leak Case

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:01 AM |

Report Highlights AIDS Risk to Black Men and Women

2/04/06 Santora, NYT, Report Highlights AIDS Risk to Black Men and Women

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:02 AM |

Ability to Wage 'Long War' Is Key To Pentagon Plan

2/04/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Ability to Wage 'Long War' Is Key To Pentagon Plan

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:23 AM |

The hidden stakes in the Iran crisisWhy ‘freedom of expression’ defence is questionable in the Muslim dispute with a Danish publication

2/04/06 Meussan, CRG, The hidden stakes in the Iran crisis

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:23 AM |

U.N. Nuclear Agency Reports Iran to Security Council

2/04/06 Anderson & Vick, Wa. Post, U.N. Nuclear Agency Reports Iran to Security Council

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:26 AM |

Which of These Doesn't Belong?

2/04/06 Mui, Wa. Post, Which of These Doesn't Belong?

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:27 AM |

Cartoons and the clash of 'freedoms'

2/04/06 Ahrari, Asia Times, Cartoons and the clash of 'freedoms'

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:32 AM |

More Allegations of Libby Lies Revealed

2/04/06 Leonnig, Wa. Post, More Allegations of Libby Lies Revealed

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:34 AM |

Venezuela's Chavez Wins Hearts Among the Poor

2/04/06 Garcia, Wa. Post, Venezuela's Chavez Wins Hearts Among the Poor

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:35 AM |

Let Rumsfeld bark, says Chavez

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, Let Rumsfeld bark, says Chavez

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:36 AM |

Iran stand-off moves to new level

2/04/06 BBC, Iran stand-off moves to new level

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:38 AM |

Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

2/04/06 BBC, Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:39 AM |

Cartoon row highlights deep divisions

2/04/06 Abdelhadi, BBC, Cartoon row highlights deep divisions

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:39 AM |

US expels Venezuelan diplomat

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, US expels Venezuelan diplomat

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:41 AM |

No let up in Prophet cartoons row

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, No let up in Prophet cartoons row

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:41 AM |

Pregnancy test may have spawned deadly frog fungus

2/04/06 McCarthy, Independent, Pregnancy test may have spawned deadly frog fungus

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:54 AM |

Can OPEC Deliver?

2/04/06 Peak Oil Netherlands FoundationCan OPEC Deliver? (pdf)

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:54 AM |

Al-Qaida in Yemeni jail break

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, Al-Qaida in Yemeni jail break

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:55 AM |

The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

2/04/06 Whipple, Falls Church, The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

Posted on February 4, 2006 8:57 AM |

Russia's move on energy chessboard

2/04/06 Blagov, Asia Times, Russia's move on energy chessboard

Posted on February 4, 2006 9:03 AM |

Citigroup more equal than others

2/04/06 Tay & Cabana, Asia Times, Citigroup more equal than others

Posted on February 4, 2006 9:04 AM |

Resolution on Iran

2/04/06 IAEA, Resolution on Iran pdf

Posted on February 4, 2006 9:08 AM |

Oil reserves and peak oil

2/04/06 King, EnergyBulletin, Oil reserves and peak oil

Posted on February 4, 2006 9:19 AM |

February 5, 2006

Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

2/05/06 Worth & Glanz, NYT, Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:40 AM |

Betty Friedan, Who Ignited Cause in 'Feminine Mystique,' Dies at 85

2/05/06 Fox, NYT, Betty Friedan, Who Ignited Cause in 'Feminine Mystique,' Dies at 85

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:40 AM |

Nearly 2,000 Inmates Riot in Calif. Jail

2/05/06 Dalton, Wa. Post, Nearly 2,000 Inmates Riot in Calif. Jail

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:40 AM |

For a General, a Tough Mission: Building the Army

2/05/06 Cave, NYT, For a General, a Tough Mission: Building the Army

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:42 AM |

Fighting Rages as U.S. and Afghans Hunt Taliban

2/05/06 Gall, NYT, Fighting Rages as U.S. and Afghans Hunt Taliban

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:43 AM |

In Bush's Budget Plan, Shifting Priorities

2/05/06 Pear, NYT, In Bush's Budget Plan, Shifting Priorities

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:44 AM |

Pentagon Hones Its Strategy on Terrorism

2/05/06 Shanker, NYT, Pentagon Hones Its Strategy on Terrorism

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:45 AM |

Defending a Program and His Reputation

2/05/06 Johnston & Janofsky, NYT, Defending a Program and His Reputation

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:45 AM |

Displaced Gypsies at Risk From Lead in Kosovo Camps

2/05/06 Wood, NYT, Displaced Gypsies at Risk From Lead in Kosovo Camps

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:46 AM |

Surveillance Net Yields Few Suspects

2/05/06 Gellman et al, Wa. Post, Surveillance Net Yields Few Suspects

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:47 AM |

The Plight of Haiti's Children

2/05/06 NYT, The Plight of Haiti's Children

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:50 AM |

The Plight of Haiti's Children

2/05/06 Wa. Post, The Plight of Haiti's Children

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:50 AM |

In N.H., a Beer in the Belly Can Get Youths Arrested

2/05/06 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, In N.H., a Beer in the Belly Can Get Youths Arrested

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:50 AM |

McCain Starts Bombing Run on Iran

2/05/06 Cockburn, CounterPunch, McCain Starts Bombing Run on Iran - "Lights Out in Tehran"

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:53 AM |

Venezuela 'to buy more weapons'

2/05/06 BBC, Venezuela 'to buy more weapons'

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:53 AM |

Who said what in the cartoon row

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, Who said what in the cartoon row

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:54 AM |

Pakistanis want India out of Kashmir

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, Pakistanis want India out of Kashmir

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:54 AM |

South Africa's wetlands under threat

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, South Africa's wetlands under threat

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:56 AM |

Rumsfeld's Scheme to Spy on Your Kids

2/05/06 Ferner, CounterPunch, Rumsfeld's Scheme to Spy on Your Kids - Pentagon Database Leaves No Child Alone

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:58 AM |

Democrats Collaborate with Bush on Surveillance

2/05/06 Maas, CounterPunch, Democrats Collaborate with Bush on Surveillance

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:02 AM |

Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

2/05/06 Holt, CounterPunch, Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:02 AM |

Free Trade or Free Speech? The Price of Globalization

2/05/06 Ramakrishnan, CounterPunch, Free Trade or Free Speech? The Price of Globalization

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:04 AM |

The Color of Job Cuts in the Auto Industry

2/05/06 Snadronsky, CounterPunch, Black Job Losses 4 Times Greater Than Whites - The Color of Job Cuts in the Auto Industry

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:05 AM |

Rumsfeld's Hitler Analogy

2/05/06 O'Keefe, CounterPunch, Rumsfeld's Hitler Analogy

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:06 AM |

Religion and Political Power

2/05/06 Jacobson, CounterPunch, Religion and Political Power

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:07 AM |

Does Britain's new weapon break Geneva Convention?

2/05/06 Elliott, Independnet, Does Britain's new weapon break Geneva Convention?

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:13 AM |

Muslim cartoon provokes fury among UK Jews

2/05/06 Woolf, Independent, Muslim cartoon provokes fury among UK Jews

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:13 AM |

The pen & the sword: The inside story of the newspaper cartoons that inflamed the Islamic world

2/05/06 Castle & Randall, Independent, The pen & the sword: The inside story of the newspaper cartoons that inflamed the Islamic world

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:15 AM |

UK banks caught in Iran sanctions probe

2/05/06 Nisse, Independent, UK banks caught in Iran sanctions probe

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:16 AM |

Universities threaten to boycott Coca-Cola over Colombia record

2/05/06 Townsend, Independent, Universities threaten to boycott Coca-Cola over Colombia record

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:17 AM |

When the crude runs out: Life after oil

2/06/05 Lean, Independent, When the crude runs out: Life after oil

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:18 AM |

nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

2/05/06 NEF, nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:20 AM |

Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

2/05/06 from 11/22/05 NEF, Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:24 AM |

The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

2/05/06 Drazer, IPS, The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:24 AM |

Falling Global Prices Make Cotton Unattractive

2/05/06 Quattara, IPS, Falling Global Prices Make Cotton Unattractive

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:27 AM |

Embassies ablaze as Muslim anger spreads

2/05/06 Doward, et al, Observer, Embassies ablaze as Muslim anger spreads

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:28 AM |

The cure for your allergy: a hookworm

2/05/06 Revill, Observer, The cure for your allergy: a hookworm

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:30 AM |

Saudi surprise at Bush oil call

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, ,a href="http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A926E260-F00C-4231-9A0F-C2EBFD596411.htm">Saudi surprise at Bush oil call

Posted on February 5, 2006 10:09 PM |

February 6, 2006

North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

2/06/06 Fraser, Sunday Herald, North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

Posted on February 6, 2006 5:33 AM |

Alberto Gonzales Should be Under Investigation, Not Overseeing Them

2/06/06 BuzzFlash, Alberto Gonzales Should be Under Investigation, Not Overseeing Them

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:21 AM |

Cold War, Holy Warrior

2/06/06 Dreyfus, MoJo, Cold War, Holy Warrior

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:24 AM |

Afghan Realities

2/06/06 Robichaud, MoJo, Afghan Realities

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:24 AM |

As Iraqi Shiites Police Sunnis, Rough Justice Feeds Bitterness

2/06/06 Tavernise, NYT, As Iraqi Shiites Police Sunnis, Rough Justice Feeds Bitterness

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:26 AM |

Behind the Urgent Diplomacy: A Sense Iran Will Get the Bomb

2/06/06 Sanger, NYT, Behind the Urgent Diplomacy: A Sense Iran Will Get the Bomb

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:27 AM |

Dying to tell the story? More than you know

2/06/06 Jordan, IHT, Dying to tell the story? More than you know - US Troop Deaths 66% Higher Than Reported

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:28 AM |

A.I.G. Is Expected to Offer $1.6 Billion to Settle With Regulators

2/06/06 Anderson, NYT, A.I.G. Is Expected to Offer $1.6 Billion to Settle With Regulators

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:28 AM |

McCain Seeks Boycott of Meeting in Russia

2/06/06 IHT, McCain Seeks Boycott of Meeting in Russia

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:29 AM |

Trade Ruling Is Expected to Favor Biotech Food

2/06/06 Pollack, NYT, Trade Ruling Is Expected to Favor Biotech Food

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:30 AM |

Stones' Super Bowl songs censored

2/06/06 BBC, Stones' Super Bowl songs censored

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:21 AM |

Kurt Vonnegut: A Requiem for the USA

2/05/06 Vonnegut, Sunday Herald, A Requiem for the USA

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:21 AM |

British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

2/06/06 Cassidy, Independent, British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:26 AM |

why the sparrows are dying out

2/06/06 McCarthy, Independent, why the sparrows are dying out

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:27 AM |

Amnesty's appeal for 'forgotten prisoners'

2/06/06 Russell, Independent, Amnesty's appeal for 'forgotten prisoners'

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:27 AM |

Where does all our rubbish go?

2/06/06 Macalister, Independent, Where does all our rubbish go?

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:28 AM |

Gonzales Faces Tough Questions on Spying

2/06/06 Schrader, AP, Gonzales Faces Tough Questions on Spying

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:29 AM |

Bush's $2.8T Budget Proposal Cuts Domestic Programs

2/06/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Bush's $2.8T Budget Proposal Cuts Domestic Programs

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:30 AM |

Boehner Opposes Sweeping Changes In Lobbyist Work

2/06/06 Milbank, Wa. Post, Boehner Opposes Sweeping Changes In Lobbyist Work

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:31 AM |

February 7, 2006

Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

2/07/06 Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

Posted on February 7, 2006 5:17 AM |

Among the Allies

2/07/06 Rosen, MoJo, Among the Allies

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:16 AM |

America is Addicted to Oil

2/07/06 Center for American Progress, America is Addicted to Oil

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:16 AM |

Lesotho starves in rich SA's shadow

2/07/06 BBC, Lesotho starves in rich SA's shadow

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:18 AM |

Thailand Uneasy Over China Free Trade Deal

2/07/06 Jagan, IPS, Thailand Uneasy Over China Free Trade Deal

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:24 AM |

Canadian loggers and foes end a long battle

2/07/06 IHT, Canadian loggers and foes end a long battle - photo article

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:28 AM |

Compromise on Spying

2/07/06 Wa. Post, Compromise on Spying

Posted on February 7, 2006 8:34 AM |

Cartoon row a 'global crisis'

2/07/06 Al Jazeera, Cartoon row a 'global crisis'

Posted on February 7, 2006 8:47 PM |

Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

2/07/06 Kumar, OneWorld, Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:03 PM |

Washington digs in for a 'long war' as Rumsfeld issues global call to arms

2/07/06 Tisdall Guardian, Washington digs in for a 'long war' as Rumsfeld issues global call to arms

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:06 PM |

Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

2/07/06 Sample, Guardian, Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:06 PM |

Halliburton Subsidiary Gets Contract to Add Temporary Immigration Detention Centers

2/07/06 Swarns, NYT, Halliburton Subsidiary Gets Contract to Add Temporary Immigration Detention Centers

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:06 PM |

The Secret World of Stephen Cambone

2/07/06 St. Clair, CounterPunch, The Secret World of Stephen Cambone - Rumsfeld's Enforcer

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:06 PM |

Four die in Afghanistan as anti-Danish protests rage

2/07/06 Huggler et al, Independent, Four die in Afghanistan as anti-Danish protests rage

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:14 PM |

Estonian oil spill threatens 35,000 birds

2/07/06 Davies, Independent, Estonian oil spill threatens 35,000 birds

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:15 PM |

Scientists hail discovery of hundreds of new species in remote New Guinea

2/07/06 Kirby, Independent, Scientists hail discovery of hundreds of new species in remote New Guinea

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:16 PM |

Russia and US as global nuclear waste collectors?

2/07/06 Weir & LaFranchi, CSM, Russia and US as global nuclear waste collectors?

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:18 PM |

Cartoon Protests Stoke Anti-American Mood

2/07/06 Witte & Nakashima, Wa. Post, Cartoon Protests Stoke Anti-American Mood

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:23 PM |

Senators Battle Over Bill for Asbestos Victims

2/07/06 Kellman, AP, Senators Battle Over Bill for Asbestos Victims

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:24 PM |

GM food must be allowed into Europe, WTO rules

2/07/06 Castle, Independent, GM food must be allowed into Europe, WTO rules

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:25 PM |

Russian MP Says US To Attack Iran Late March

2/07/06 Watson, Independent, Russian MP Says US To Attack Iran Late March

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:37 PM |

Russian Ultranationalist Leader Expects U.S. to Attack Iran in Late March

2/07/06 MosNews, Russian Ultranationalist Leader Expects U.S. to Attack Iran in Late March

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:39 PM |

2 Laws and Their Interpretation in Limelight at Wiretap Hearing

2/07/-6 Liptak, NYT, 2 Laws and Their Interpretation in Limelight at Wiretap Hearing

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:41 PM |

A war against Iran, as indicated by war games

2/07/06 Aangirfan, A war against Iran, as indicated by war games

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:42 PM |

Danish Bilderberg Connex?

2/07/06 Free Market News, Danish Bilderberg Connex?

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:45 PM |

Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries

2/07/06 Saul, NYT, Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:51 PM |

Scientists Sort Through 'Junk' to Unravel a Genetic Mystery

2/07/06 Svoboda, NTY, Scientists Sort Through 'Junk' to Unravel a Genetic Mystery

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:56 PM |

2007 Budget of the United States

2/07/06 2007 Budget of the United States (proposed)

Posted on February 7, 2006 10:07 PM |

Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

2/07/06 Economist Global Agenda, Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

Posted on February 7, 2006 11:31 PM |

February 8, 2006

Australia and NZ agree single market

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Australia and NZ agree single market

Posted on February 8, 2006 5:39 AM |

Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies

2/08/06 Wa. Post, Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:05 PM |

Cheney sticks to the script on spying program

2/08/06 CHB, Cheney sticks to the script on spying program

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:44 PM |

State Department Sees Exodus of Weapons Experts

2/08/06 Strobel, KnightRidder, State Department Sees Exodus of Weapons Experts

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:44 PM |

The Taliban's bloody foothold in Pakistan

2/08/06 Shazad, The Taliban's bloody foothold in Pakistan

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:47 PM |

Four Presidents and a Raucous Funeral for a King

2/08/06 Jacobs & Zakaria, Reuters, Four Presidents and a Raucous Funeral for a King

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:48 PM |

Bush's Warrantless Wiretapping Program is Illegal and Unconstitutional

2/08/06 Feingold, Bush's Warrantless Wiretapping Program is Illegal and Unconstitutional

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:49 PM |

The Twin Plagues - Inequality and War

2/08/06 Swanson, CounterPunch, The Twin Plagues - Inequality and War

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:52 PM |

Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

2/08/06 Cook, CounterPunch, Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:53 PM |

Stoking the jihadi fires

2/08/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Stoking the jihadi fires

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:03 PM |

Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:07 PM |

Afghanistan welcomes debt write-off

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Afghanistan welcomes debt write-off

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:08 PM |

Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

2/08/06 Vidal, Guardian, Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:09 PM |

Israel unveils plan to encircle Palestinian state

2/08/06 McGreal, Guardian, Israel unveils plan to encircle Palestinian state

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:10 PM |

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower: the vegetables that may prevent cancer

2/08/06 Sample, Guardian, Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower: the vegetables that may prevent cancer

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:12 PM |

CNN VIDEO: UN had foreknowledge of Beirut cartoon riot

2/08/06 Total Information Analysis, CNN VIDEO: UN had foreknowledge of Beirut cartoon riot

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:14 PM |

Russia aghast as red tape causes vodka shortage

2/08/06 Osborn, Independent, Russia aghast as red tape causes vodka shortage

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:24 PM |

Canada signs deal with loggers to save ancient rainforest

2/08/06 Cornwell, Independent, Canada signs deal with loggers to save ancient rainforest

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:29 PM |

Bush squirms as policies denounced at King funeral

2/08/06 Gumbel, Independent, Bush squirms as policies denounced at King funeral

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:30 PM |

GSK challenge: to deliver on Yamada pipeline legacy

2/08/06 Kollewe, Independent, GSK challenge: to deliver on Yamada pipeline legacy

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:31 PM |

Seven years to save planet, says PM

2/08/06 Grice, Independent, Seven years to save planet, says PM

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:34 PM |

Former Reagan Treasury Secretary Questions Twin Towers Collapse

2/08/06 Watson, PrisonPlanet, Former Reagan Treasury Secretary Questions Twin Towers Collapse

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:34 PM |

Senate toughens scrutiny of wiretapping

2/08/06 Chaddock, CSM, Senate toughens scrutiny of wiretapping

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:45 PM |

Polar bears may get endangered status

2/08/06 CNN, Polar bears may get endangered status

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:16 PM |

Who will feel budget's impact?

2/08/06 Feldmann, CSM, Who will feel budget's impact?

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:19 PM |

Strong Leads and Dead Ends in Nuclear Case Against Iran

2/08/06 Linzer Wa. Post, Strong Leads and Dead Ends in Nuclear Case Against Iran

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:20 PM |

Muttering at the World Bank

2/08/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Muttering at the World Bank

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:23 PM |

Letters With The Stamp Of Disapproval

2/08/06 Leibovich, Wa. Post, Letters With The Stamp Of Disapproval

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:27 PM |

Top Counterterrorism Officer Removed Amid Turmoil at CIA

2/08/06 Gellman & Linzer, Wa. Post, Top Counterterrorism Officer Removed Amid Turmoil at CIA

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:29 PM |

86 Evangelical Leaders Join to Fight Global Warming

2/08/06 Goodstein, NYT, 86 Evangelical Leaders Join to Fight Global Warming

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:32 PM |

A Young Bush Appointee Resigns His Post at NASA

2/08/06 Revkin, NYT, A Young Bush Appointee Resigns His Post at NASA

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:36 PM |

The State of the State (of Energy)

2/08/06 UNplanning Journal, The State of the State (of Energy)

Posted on February 8, 2006 11:33 PM |

February 9, 2006

WTO Biotech Ruling Reveals Special Interests, Say Critics

2/09/06 Mekay, IPS, WTO Biotech Ruling Reveals Special Interests, Say Critics

Posted on February 9, 2006 4:52 AM |

US Plans Massive Data Sweep

2/09/06 Clayton, CSM, US Plans Massive Data Sweep

Posted on February 9, 2006 4:52 AM |

Standing Up to False Choices

2/09/06 Wasow, MoJo, Standing Up to False Choices

Posted on February 9, 2006 5:18 AM |

Venezuela reassures on oil supply

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela reassures on oil supply

Posted on February 9, 2006 5:38 AM |

White House relents, briefs lawmakers on wiretapping program

2/09/06 Regan, CSM, White House relents, briefs lawmakers on wiretapping program

Posted on February 9, 2006 5:40 AM |

Congress Stirs to Rein in the President

2/09/06 Brendan & Smith, Wa. Post, Congress Stirs to Rein in the President

Posted on February 9, 2006 6:29 AM |

Congress Stirs to Rein in the President

2/09/06 Brecher & Smith, Nation, Congress Stirs to Rein in the President

Posted on February 9, 2006 6:32 AM |

Russia confirms missile defence contract with Iran

2/09/06 Times Of India, Russia confirms missile defence contract with Iran

Posted on February 9, 2006 8:39 AM |

China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

2/09/06 Dahl, Resource Investor, China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

Posted on February 9, 2006 8:40 AM |

Iran: the next war

2/09/06 Pilger, ICH, Iran: the next war

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:06 AM |

World Bank's Wolfowitz on the defence

2/09/06 Blustein, Toronto Star, World Bank's Wolfowitz on the defence also Houton Chronicle

Posted on February 9, 2006 8:00 PM |

US fuels Iran's nuclear policy

2/09/06 Porter, Asia Times, US fuels Iran's nuclear policy

Posted on February 9, 2006 8:44 PM |

'Coca is a way of life'

2/09/06 Boggan, Guardian, 'Coca is a way of life'

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:00 PM |

Nigeria scrambles to halt spread of deadly bird flu

2/09/06 Meikle & Vasagar, Guardian, Nigeria scrambles to halt spread of deadly bird flu

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:03 PM |

US says Iran and Syria stoking cartoon protests

2/09/06 Campbell & Wilsher, US says Iran and Syria stoking cartoon protests

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:04 PM |

US citizen among Yemen escapees

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, US citizen among Yemen escapees

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:05 PM |

UK: Force against Iran not inevitable

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, UK: Force against Iran not inevitable

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:09 PM |

US digs in for 'Long War'

2/09/06 Ahari, Asai Times, US digs in for 'Long War'

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:10 PM |

Fighting on all fronts

2/09/06 Lobe, Asia Times, Fighting on all fronts

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:11 PM |

Galileo: Why the US is unhappy with China

2/09/06 Bodonaro, Asia Times, Galileo: Why the US is unhappy with China

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:12 PM |

50% of Gitmo detainees not accused of hostile acts

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, 50% of Gitmo detainees not accused of hostile acts

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:15 PM |

Darwin was right - again

2/09/06 Cowen, CSM, Darwin was right - again

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:21 PM |

Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

2/09/06 Hearn, CSM, Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:28 PM |

US plans massive data sweep

2/09/06 Clayton, CSM, US plans massive data sweep

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:28 PM |

Mega-progress at a megachurch

2/09/06 Lampman, CSM, Mega-progress at a megachurch

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:32 PM |

Grieving Mother Holds One Last Wish for Son

2/09/06 Brulliard, Wa. Post, Grieving Mother Holds One Last Wish for Son

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:33 PM |

The Cold War era: The man who saw Reds under beds

2/09/06 Walsh, Independent, The Cold War era: The man who saw Reds under beds

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:34 PM |

Israel plans to build 'museum of tolerance' on Muslim graves

2/09/06 Macintyre, Independent, Israel plans to build 'museum of tolerance' on Muslim graves

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:35 PM |

Secret Court's Judges Were Warned About NSA Spy Data

2/09/06 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Secret Court's Judges Were Warned About NSA Spy Data

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:49 PM |

The Big Easy? Now It's Limbo Land

2/09/06 Weeks, Wa. Post, The Big Easy? Now It's Limbo Land

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:54 PM |

Adding Color to Red, White and Blue

2/09/06 Shipley, Wa. Post, Adding Color to Red, White and Blue

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:54 PM |

Alarm Evacuates Senate Building

2/09/06 Williams et al, Wa. Post, Alarm Evacuates Senate Building

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:57 PM |

Years of Deep Cuts Needed to Meet Goal On Deficit, Data Show

2/09/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Years of Deep Cuts Needed to Meet Goal On Deficit, Data Show

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:58 PM |

Cautions Issued on Use Of Psychiatric Drugs

2/09/06 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Cautions Issued on Use Of Psychiatric Drugs

Posted on February 9, 2006 9:59 PM |

Limiting NSA Spying Is Inconsistent With Rationale, Critics Say

2/09/06 Eggen, Limiting NSA Spying Is Inconsistent With Rationale, Critics Say

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:01 PM |

Guardian of the Green Card

2/09/06 Morello et al, Wa. Post, Guardian of the Green Card

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:01 PM |

White House Gives Details on Surveillance

2/09/06 Shrader, AP, White House Gives Details on Surveillance

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:03 PM |

Tough U.S. Steps in Hunger Strike at Camp in Cuba

2/09/06 Golden, NYT, Tough U.S. Steps in Hunger Strike at Camp in Cuba

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:04 PM |

Panel Explores Standard Tests for Colleges

2/09/06 Arenson, Panel Explores Standard Tests for Colleges

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:10 PM |

Storm Victims Face Big Delay to Get Trailers

2/09/06 Steinhauer & Lipton, NYT, Storm Victims Face Big Delay to Get Trailers

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:11 PM |

3 More Convicted in Deaths of Immigrants in a Trailer

2/09/06 Blumenthal, 3 More Convicted in Deaths of Immigrants in a Trailer

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:12 PM |

DeLay Rejoins House Appropriations Committee

2/09/06 AP, DeLay Rejoins House Appropriations Com

Posted on February 9, 2006 10:13 PM |

Coders Bare Invasion Death Count

2/09/06 Harrison, Wired, Coders Bare Invasion Death Count

Posted on February 9, 2006 11:30 PM |

February 10, 2006

Bush tells of al-Qaida plot to fly jet into tallest building in Los Angeles

2/10/06 Goldenberg, Guardian, Bush tells of al-Qaida plot to fly jet into tallest building in Los Angeles

Posted on February 10, 2006 4:52 AM |

Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

2/10/06 Klare, MoJo, Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:19 AM |

White House Knew of Levee's Failure on Night of Storm

2/10/06 Lipton, NYT, White House Knew of Levee's Failure on Night of Storm

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:20 AM |

A Closer Look at Some of the Documents

2/10/06 Lipton, NYT, A Closer Look at Some of the Documents

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:20 AM |

Oil Giants Fell Behind on Fees

2/10/06 ANdrews & Romero, NYT, Oil Giants Fell Behind on Fees

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:22 AM |

Candidate of Haiti's Poor Leads in Early Tally With 61% of Vote

2/10/06 Thompson, NYT, Candidate of Haiti's Poor Leads in Early Tally With 61% of Vote

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:22 AM |

F.C.C. Sees Cable Savings in a la Carte

2/10/06 Belson, NYT, F.C.C. Sees Cable Savings in a la Carte

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:24 AM |

Seized With Heavy Hand at Border, for Paperwork Errors

2/10/06 Bernstein, NYT, Seized With Heavy Hand at Border, for Paperwork Errors

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:25 AM |

More Injuries as Race Riots Disrupt Jails in Los Angeles

2/10/06 Archibold, NYT, More Injuries as Race Riots Disrupt Jails in Los Angeles

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:26 AM |

Bush Gives New Details of 2002 Qaeda Plot to Attack Los Angeles

2/10/06+ Bumiller & Johnston, NYT, Bush Gives New Details of 2002 Qaeda Plot to Attack Los Angeles

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:26 AM |

Ex-CIA Official Faults Use of Data on Iraq

2/10/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, Ex-CIA Official Faults Use of Data on Iraq

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:27 AM |

Libby Testified He Was Told To Leak Data About Iraq

2/10/06 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Libby Testified He Was Told To Leak Data About Iraq

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:28 AM |

Patriot Act Compromise Clears Way for Senate Vote

2/10/06 Babington, Wa. Post, Patriot Act Compromise Clears Way for Senate Vote

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:29 AM |

Bush Details 2002 Plot to Attack L.A. Tower

2/10/06 Baker & Eggen, Wa. Post, Bush Details 2002 Plot to Attack L.A. Tower

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:30 AM |

Abramoff Team and Reid's Office Had Frequent Contact, Records Show

2/10/06 Solomon & Thamer, Wa. Post, Abramoff Team and Reid's Office Had Frequent Contact, Records Show

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:31 AM |

Lobbyist Told Reporter of Nearly a Dozen Contacts With Bush

2/10/06 VandHei, Wa. Post, Lobbyist Told Reporter of Nearly a Dozen Contacts With Bush

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:32 AM |

Air Force Eases Rules on Religion

2/10/06 Cooperman, Wa. Post, Air Force Eases Rules on Religion

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:33 AM |

Supreme Court Puzzles Some With Mixed Answers on Lethal Injection

2/10/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Supreme Court Puzzles Some With Mixed Answers on Lethal Injection

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:34 AM |

Cheney Says NSA Spying Should Be an Election Issue

2/10/06 VandeHei, Wa. Post, Cheney Says NSA Spying Should Be an Election Issue

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:35 AM |

Islam-West divide 'grows deeper'

2/10/06 BBC, Islam-West divide 'grows deeper'

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:36 AM |

Ex-Aristide ally leads Haiti poll

2/10/06 BBC, Ex-Aristide ally leads Haiti poll

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:36 AM |

Climate 'warmest for millennium'

2/10/06 Rincon, BBC, Climate 'warmest for millennium'

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:37 AM |

Bottled water taxing Earth

2/10/06 BBC, Bottled water taxing Earth

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:38 AM |

Iraqis cope with life without lights

2/10/06 Prusher, CSM, Iraqis cope with life without lights

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:41 AM |

A nation divided by health, wealth and class

2/10/06 Frith, Independent, A nation divided by health, wealth and class

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:42 AM |

The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

2/10/06 Adams, Independent, The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:42 AM |

Internet fuels epidemic of group suicides among young Japanese

2/10/06 McNeill, Independent, Internet fuels epidemic of group suicides among young Japanese

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:43 AM |

Intel Pros say Bush is Lying About Foiling 2002 Terror Attack

2/10/06 Thompson, CHB, Intel Pros say Bush is Lying About Foiling 2002 Terror Attack

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:44 AM |

Libby Rats Out His Bosses

2/10/06 CHB, Libby Rats Out His Bosses

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:46 AM |

No Red Lights for Trafficking Women to China

2/10/06 Tham Lam, IPS, No Red Lights for Trafficking Women to China

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:48 AM |

In Public's Eyes, Iran Biggest Foreign Menace

2/10/06 Lobe, IPS, In Public's Eyes, Iran Biggest Foreign Menace

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:49 AM |

Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

2/10/06 Chang, KnightRidder, Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

Posted on February 10, 2006 9:04 AM |

Ivanov Says Russia Against Confrontation With Iran

2/10/06 AFP, Ivanov Says Russia Against Confrontation With Iran

Posted on February 10, 2006 9:46 PM |

Intel Pros Say Bush IS Lying About Foiling 2002 Terror Attack

2/10/06 Thompson, CHB, Intel Pros Say Bush IS Lying About Foiling 2002 Terror Attack

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:02 PM |

Judge Considers Deadline on Producing Spy Records

2/10/06 Yost, CHB, Judge Considers Deadline on Producing Spy Records

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:02 PM |

Democrat Reid Also Took Abramoff Client Money and Went to Bat for Them

2/10/06 Theimer & Solomon, CHB, Democrat Reid Also Took Abramoff Client Money and Went to Bat for Them

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:05 PM |

Ex-CIA Official: Bush Administration Misused Iraq Intelligence

2/10/06 CNN, Ex-CIA Official: Bush Administration Misused Iraq Intelligence

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:08 PM |

Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

2/10/06 Lelbie, Independent, Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:09 PM |

The Permanent Energy Crisis

2/10/06 Klare, TomDispatch, The Permanent Energy Crisis

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:11 PM |

The Role of the International Indigenous Movement and What the Left is Missing

2/10/06 Dunbar-Ortiz, Counterpunch, The Role of the International Indigenous Movement and What the Left is Missing. What Brought Evo Morales to Power?

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:12 PM |

A Raw Deal on the Patriot Act

2/10/06 Russell Feingold, A Raw Deal on the Patriot Act

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:13 PM |

Employees get microchip implants

2/10/06 WorldNet, Employees get microchip implants

Posted on February 10, 2006 11:00 PM |

Hirsch Report

2/10/06 Hirsch Report

Posted on February 10, 2006 11:29 PM |

February 11, 2006

Newt Gingrich: U.S. Must Stop Iran

2/11/06 NewsMax, Newt Gingrich: U.S. Must Stop Iran

Posted on February 11, 2006 9:04 AM |

The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

2/11/06 BBC, The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

Posted on February 11, 2006 9:18 AM |

'White House knew of Katrina danger'

2/11/06 Al Jazeera, 'White House knew of Katrina danger'

Posted on February 11, 2006 9:46 PM |

Taliban deal lights a slow-burning fuse

2/11/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Taliban deal lights a slow-burning fuse

Posted on February 11, 2006 9:46 PM |

Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

2/11/06 Brignall, Guardian, Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:23 PM |

Putin's Hamas overture provokes storm of outrage from Israel

2/11/06 Penketh, Independent, Putin's Hamas overture provokes storm of outrage from Israel

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:25 PM |

Bush lied over Katrina, sacked head of disaster agency says

2/11/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush lied over Katrina, sacked head of disaster agency says

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:38 PM |

Celebrations as ex-president of Haiti heads for election victory

2/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, Celebrations as ex-president of Haiti heads for election victory

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:39 PM |

Congress heaps pressure on China as US trade deficit soars

2/11/06 Cornwell, Independent, Congress heaps pressure on China as US trade deficit soars

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:41 PM |

Boy, 14, dies hours after videotaped beating in boot camp

2/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, Boy, 14, dies hours after videotaped beating in boot camp

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:45 PM |

Global warming: passing the 'tipping point'

2/11/06 McCarthy, Independent, Global warming: passing the 'tipping point'

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:48 PM |

Latest Bush administration leak comes from ... Bush

2/11/06 AP, Latest Bush administration leak comes from ... Bush

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:49 PM |

SD House Approves Abortion Ban

2/11/06 BBC, SD House Approves Abortion Ban

Posted on February 11, 2006 10:59 PM |

Trade Gap Hits Record For 4th Year In a Row

2/11/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Trade Gap Hits Record For 4th Year In a Row

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:03 PM |

Bob Barr, Bane of the Right?

2/11/06 Milbank, Wa. Post, Bob Barr, Bane of the Right?

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:03 PM |

Press Freedom Boosted in Indonesia

2/11/06 Nakashima, Wa. Post, Press Freedom Boosted in Indonesia

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:04 PM |

Abramoff Pressed GSA Contact on Getting Land

2/11/06 Grimaldi & Schmidt, Wa. Post, Abramoff Pressed GSA Contact on Getting Land

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:05 PM |

RNC Chief Defends Domestic Wiretaps

2/11/06 Balz, Wa. Post, RNC Chief Defends Domestic Wiretaps

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:06 PM |

Cheney Says New Unit Will Prove Tax Cuts Boost Revenue

2/11/06 Henederson, Wa. Post, Cheney Says New Unit Will Prove Tax Cuts Boost Revenue

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:08 PM |

Auditors Find Huge Fraud in FEMA Aid

2/11/06 Lipton, NYT, Auditors Find Huge Fraud in FEMA Aid

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:18 PM |

Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

2/11/06 BBC, Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:18 PM |

China bankers deny US scam charge

2/11/06 BBC, China bankers deny US scam charge

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:19 PM |

Whale meat 'made into dog food'

2/11/06 BBC, Whale meat 'made into dog food'

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:20 PM |

France Backs Putin on Speaking to Hamas

2/11/06 Brinkley, NYT, France Backs Putin on Speaking to Hamas

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:21 PM |

U.S. Trade Deficit Sets Record, With China and Oil the Causes

2/11/06 Bajaj, NYT, U.S. Trade Deficit Sets Record, With China and Oil the Causes

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:23 PM |

U.S. Officials Defend Ploys to Catch Immigrants

2/11/06 Greenhouse, NYT, U.S. Officials Defend Ploys to Catch Immigrants

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:27 PM |

Attention in N.S.A. Debate Turns to Telecom Industry

2/11/06 Shane, NYT, Attention in N.S.A. Debate Turns to Telecom Industry

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:29 PM |

February 12, 2006

US Prepares Military Blitz Against Iran's Nuclear Sites

2/12/06 Sherwell, Telegraph, US Prepares Military Blitz Against Iran's Nuclear Sites

Posted on February 12, 2006 6:16 AM |

New Name, Same Conflict

2/12/06 Harper, Toronto Star, New Name, Same Conflict

Posted on February 12, 2006 6:16 AM |

Austin Lawyer Harry Whittington Shot by Cheney on Hunting Trip

2/12/06 Gonzales, Autin American-Statesman, Austin Lawyer Harry Whittington Shot by Cheney on Hunting Trip

Posted on February 12, 2006 6:18 AM |

Cheney Gets His Gun

2/12/06 Nichols, Nation, Cheney Gets His Gun

Posted on February 12, 2006 6:28 AM |

Bolivia's Knot: No to Cocaine, but Yes to Coca

2/12/06 Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Knot: No to Cocaine, but Yes to Coca

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:40 AM |

Violent Crime Rising Sharply in Some Cities

2/12/06 Zernike, NYT, Violent Crime Rising Sharply in Some Cities ... Graphic

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:42 AM |

Photograph Shows Lobbyist at Bush Meeting With Legislators

2/12/06 Shenon & Bergman, NYT, Photograph Shows Lobbyist at Bush Meeting With Legislators

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:45 AM |

Inquiry Into Wiretapping Article Widens

2/12/06 Johnston, NYT, Inquiry Into Wiretapping Article Widens

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:45 AM |

House Republicans Rally for Epic Battle

2/12/06 Hulse, NYT, House Republicans Rally for Epic Battle

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:47 AM |

Katrina Report Spreads Blame

2/12/06 Hsu, Wa. Post, Katrina Report Spreads Blame

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:48 AM |

For Possible '08 Run, McCain Is Courting Bush Loyalists

2/12/06 Balz, Wa. Post, For Possible '08 Run, McCain Is Courting Bush Loyalists

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:49 AM |

A Latin American Pipeline Dream

2/12/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Latin American Pipeline Dream

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:50 AM |

Army Offers Incentives to Try to Retain Officers

2/12/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Army Offers Incentives to Try to Retain Officers

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:50 AM |

United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

2/12/06 Bridis, Wa. Post, United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:51 AM |

Shias nominate Jaafari as Iraq PM

2/12/06 BBC, Shias nominate Jaafari as Iraq PM

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:52 AM |

How Not to Spot a Terrorist

2/12/06 Cockburn, CounterPunch, How Not to Spot a Terrorist

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:53 AM |

Nuking the Economy

2/12/06 Roberts, CounterPunch, Nuking the Economy

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:54 AM |

Economy on Ice

2/12/06 Sandrosky, CounterPunch, Economy on Ice - Trade Deficit Balloons

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:55 AM |

Newest Senator nails Bush on budget

2/12/06 CHB, Newest Senator nails Bush on budget

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:56 AM |

Three more Republicans caught in Abramoff's web

2/12/06 CHB, Three more Republicans caught in Abramoff's web

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:57 AM |

Bush and the trust gap

2/12/06 Ap, Bush and the trust gap

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:58 AM |

Cave-in on the Patriot Act

2/12/06 NYT, Cave-in on the Patriot Act

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:58 AM |

When globalization leaves people behind

2/12/06 Watkins, IHT, When globalization leaves people behind

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:59 AM |

February 13, 2006

Man held over British troops 'abuse' video

2/13/06 Guardian, Man held over British troops 'abuse' video

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:16 AM |

'Only God knows how we will survive'

2/13/06 Vasagar, Guardian, 'Only God knows how we will survive'

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:20 AM |

Cheney shoots lawyer in hunt accident

2/13/06 Glaister, Guardian, Cheney shoots lawyer in hunt accident

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:20 AM |

Map underwater noise to protect marine life, say scientists

2/13/06 Adam, Guardina, Map underwater noise to protect marine life, say scientists

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:22 AM |

New York Region Digs Out After a Record Snowfall

2/13/06 McFadden, NYT, New York Region Digs Out After a Record Snowfall

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:22 AM |

Republicans' Report on Katrina Assails Response

2/13/06 Lipton, NYT, Republicans' Report on Katrina Assails Response

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:23 AM |

Iran Still Backs Nuclear Pact, Ministry Says

2/13/06 Fathi, NYT, Iran Still Backs Nuclear Pact, Ministry Says

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:24 AM |

Rumsfeld's Algeria Agenda: Arms Sales and Closer Ties

2/13/06 Cloud, NYT, Rumsfeld's Algeria Agenda: Arms Sales and Closer Ties

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:25 AM |

At Churches Nationwide, Good Words for Evolution

2/13/06 Bannerhee & Berryman, NYT, At Churches Nationwide, Good Words for Evolution

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:26 AM |

Hawaii Agrees to Change Policies for Incarcerated Gay Youths

2/13/06 Magin, NYT, Hawaii Agrees to Change Policies for Incarcerated Gay Youths

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:26 AM |

Democrat Questions Cheney's Role in Leak

2/13/06 Lewis, NYT, Democrat Questions Cheney's Role in Leak

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:27 AM |

Political Science

2/13/06 Farrell, Nation, Political Science

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:31 AM |

In the East, a Storm Of Epic Proportions

2/13/06 Powell & Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, In the East, a Storm Of Epic Proportions

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:31 AM |

For Russians, Car Wreck Is A Case Study In Privilege

2/13/06 Finn, Wa. Post, For Russians, Car Wreck Is A Case Study In Privilege

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:31 AM |

Bush-Abramoff Photo Authentic

2/13/06 AP, Bush-Abramoff Photo Authentic

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:33 AM |

Iran Denies Encouraging Protests

2/13/06 AP, Iran Denies Encouraging Protests

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:33 AM |

Carlyle Shows It's Still Tops In Defense

2/13/06 O'Hare, Wa. Post, Carlyle Shows It's Still Tops In Defense

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:34 AM |

Finds Raise Debate Over World's Smallest Fish

2/13/06 Weiss, Wa. Post, Finds Raise Debate Over World's Smallest Fish

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:35 AM |

Spying Necessary, Democrats Say

2/13/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, Spying Necessary, Democrats Say

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:35 AM |

Palestinian Parliament Gives New Power

2/13/06 AP, Palestinian Parliament Gives New Power

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:36 AM |

Venezuela ready to receive Hamas

2/13/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela ready to receive Hamas

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:40 PM |

Agencies review classified material for possible use in Libby's trial

2/13/06 Locy, CHB, Agencies review classified material for possible use in Libby's trial

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:51 PM |

Thousands Would Die in US Strikes on Iran, Says Study

2/13/06 MacAskill, Guardian, Thousands Would Die in US Strikes on Iran, Says Study

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:54 PM |

Misunderstanding Muslims

2/13/06 Carroll, Boston Globe, Misunderstanding Muslims

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:56 PM |

Rumsfeld and Cheney Revive Their 70's Terror Playbook

2/13/06 Hartmann, CommonDreams, ,a href="http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0213-28.htm">Rumsfeld and Cheney Revive Their 70's Terror Playbook

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:56 PM |

A Review of Black Liberation and Socialism - Countering the Propaganda of History

2/13/06 Jacobs, CounterPunch, A Review of Black Liberation and Socialism - Countering the Propaganda of History

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:58 PM |

"The Only Road to Peace is Justice" - Riding High with Hugo Chavez

2/13/06 Whitney, CounterPunch, "The Only Road to Peace is Justice" - Riding High with Hugo Chavez

Posted on February 13, 2006 10:59 PM |

Bush's approval rating drops to 39 percent

2/13/06 CNN, Bush's approval rating drops to 39 percent

Posted on February 13, 2006 11:04 PM |

Congresswoman Says America Run By Criminal Syndicate

2/13/06 PrisonPlanet, Congresswoman Says America Run By Criminal Syndicate

Posted on February 13, 2006 11:04 PM |

February 14, 2006

U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

2/14/06 Andrews, NYT, U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:16 AM |

Abramoff Said to Claim Close Ties to Rove

2/14/06 Solomon & Yost, AP, Abramoff Said to Claim Close Ties to Rove

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:16 AM |

Bush PR Costs Taxpayers $1.6 Billion

2/14/06 Dloughy, SF Chron, Bush PR Costs Taxpayers $1.6 Billion

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:18 AM |

Harvard Study Blasts Bush Education Policy

2/14/06 Szep, Reuters, Harvard Study Blasts Bush Education Policy

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:19 AM |

Family Farmers Oppose Subsidies, Urge Plan to Save Homesteads

2/14/06 Kyriakou & Markovits, OneWorld, Family Farmers Oppose Subsidies, Urge Plan to Save Homesteads

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:20 AM |

Can you say "Permanent Bases"?

2/14/06 Englehardt, MoJo, Can you say "Permanent Bases"?

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:22 AM |

Author Applies Tools of Linguistics to Mend Mother-Daughter Divide

2/14/06 Driefus, NYT, Author Applies Tools of Linguistics to Mend Mother-Daughter Divide

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:30 AM |

Legal redress sought over cartoons

2/14/06 Al Jazeera, Legal redress sought over cartoons

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:23 PM |

Haitians storm election offices

2/14/06 AL Jazeera, Haitians storm election offices

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:23 PM |

UN report damns Guantanamo jail

2/14/06 Al Jazeera, UN report damns Guantanamo jail

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:40 PM |

Syria picks euros over dollars

2/14/06 Al Jazeera, Syria picks euros over dollars

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:46 PM |

Iran plays Russian roulette

2/14/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, Iran plays Russian roulette

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:48 PM |

War with Iran on the worst terms

2/14/06 Spengler, War with Iran on the worst terms

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:49 PM |

Insider reignites Iraqi intelligence war

2/14/06 Lobe, Asia Times, Insider reignites Iraqi intelligence war

Posted on February 14, 2006 10:50 PM |

Hanson cuts costs of US asbestos claims

2/14/06 Daley, Independent, Hanson cuts costs of US asbestos claims

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:01 PM |

Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

2/14/06 Shah, Independent, Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:03 PM |

Mounting concern over Afghanistan

2/14/06 Baldauf, CSM, Mounting concern over Afghanistan

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:05 PM |

Haiti gives Aristide ally a second chance

2/14/06 Harman, CSM, Haiti gives Aristide ally a second chance

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:07 PM |

Hotter issue in red states: global warming

2/14/06 Spotts, CSM, Hotter issue in red states: global warming

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:08 PM |

Iran Reported to Have Begun Uranium Enrichment

2/14/06 Moore, Wa. Post, Iran Reported to Have Begun Uranium Enrichment

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:09 PM |

'Don't Ask' Costs More Than Expected

2/14/06 White, Wa. Post, 'Don't Ask' Costs More Than Expected

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:10 PM |

Bush Budget Would Cut Popular Health Programs

2/14/06 Connolly, Wa. Post, Bush Budget Would Cut Popular Health Programs

Posted on February 14, 2006 11:12 PM |

February 15, 2006

Half the Population, A Fifth of the News

2/15/06 Suri, IPS, Half the Population, A Fifth of the News

Posted on February 15, 2006 5:04 AM |

National Security Whistle-Blowers Allege Retaliation

2/15/06 Rosen, Sacramento Bee, National Security Whistle-Blowers Allege Retaliation

Posted on February 15, 2006 5:04 AM |

On the Patriot Act Deal

2/15/06 Feingold, On the Patriot Act Deal

Posted on February 15, 2006 5:23 AM |

International Study on Arctic Climate Change Produces Startling Findings

2/15/06 Macafee, Canadian Press, International Study on Arctic Climate Change Produces Startling Findings

Posted on February 15, 2006 5:24 AM |

New Abu Ghraib Abuse Photos Broadcast in Australia

2/15/06 AP, New Abu Ghraib Abuse Photos Broadcast in Australia

Posted on February 15, 2006 5:27 AM |

Quick Rise for Purveyors of Propaganda in Iraq

2/15/06 Cloud, NYT, Quick Rise for Purveyors of Propaganda in Iraq

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:16 AM |

New 'Abu Ghraib abuse' images screened

2/15/06 Oliver, Guardian, New 'Abu Ghraib abuse' images screened

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:21 AM |

America's Long War

2/15/06 Tisdall & MacAskill, Guardian, America's Long War

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:21 AM |

Afghan Suicide Bombings, Tied to Taliban, Point to Pakistan

2/15/06 Gall, NYT, Afghan Suicide Bombings, Tied to Taliban, Point to Pakistan

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:23 AM |

Merrill to Combine Unit With BlackRock

2/15/06 AP, Merrill to Combine Unit With BlackRock

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:25 AM |

Senate Scrubs Hearings as Politics Trump Policy in an Election Year

2/15/06 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Scrubs Hearings as Politics Trump Policy in an Election Year

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:25 AM |

What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

2/15/06 Bajaj & Barbero, NYT, What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:27 AM |

Asbestos Bill Is Sidelined by the Senate

2/15/06 Labaton, NYT, Asbestos Bill Is Sidelined by the Senate

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:28 AM |

Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

2/15/06 Deutch, NYT, Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:28 AM |

Ohio Board Undoes Stand on Evolution

2/15/06 Rudoren, NYT, Ohio Board Undoes Stand on Evolution

Posted on February 15, 2006 6:29 AM |

Dead swans test positive for bird flu in Germany

2/15/06 Roberts, Independent, Dead swans test positive for bird flu in Germany

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:01 AM |

'Death squad' kills outspoken critic of Kazakh government

2/15/06 Osborn, Independent, 'Death squad' kills outspoken critic of Kazakh government

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:01 AM |

US and Israel 'try to force new elections by starving Hamas'

2/15/06 Macintyre, Independent, US and Israel 'try to force new elections by starving Hamas'

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:06 AM |

Cheney's Response A Concern In GOP

2/15/06 VandeHei & Baker, Wa. Post, Cheney's Response A Concern In GOP

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:07 AM |

325,000 Names on Terrorism List

2/15/06 Pincus & Eggen, NYT, 325,000 Names on Terrorism List

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:08 AM |

Congressional Probe of NSA Spying Is in Doubt

2/15/06 Babington, Wa. Post, Congressional Probe of NSA Spying Is in Doubt

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:09 AM |

Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

2/15/06 Cohn, Wa. Post, Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:10 AM |

Alito Hires as a Clerk Former Ashcroft Aide

2/15/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Alito Hires as a Clerk Former Ashcroft Aide

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:11 AM |

Iran Restarts Uranium Program

2/15/06 Moore, Wa. Post, Iran Restarts Uranium Program

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:12 AM |

Questions About Project Able Danger

2/15/06 CHB, Questions About Project Able Danger

Posted on February 15, 2006 8:13 AM |

Feingold Again Tries to Block Patriot Act

2/15/06 AP, Feingold Again Tries to Block Patriot Act

Posted on February 15, 2006 12:33 PM |

Enron's 'Goofy' Accounting

2/15/06 Elkin, Fortune, Enron's 'Goofy' Accounting

Posted on February 15, 2006 12:34 PM |

February 16, 2006

Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

2/16/06 Deffeyes, FTW, Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:27 AM |

Bush plans huge propaganda campaign in Iran

2/16/06 Macaskill & Borger, Guardian, Bush plans huge propaganda campaign in Iran

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:33 AM |

Hole in ozone layer expected to increase

2/16/06+ Adam, Guardian, Hole in ozone layer expected to increase

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:35 AM |

A Deal Is Reached to Name a Victor in Haiti's Election

2/16/06 Thompson, NYT, A Deal Is Reached to Name a Victor in Haiti's Election

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:36 AM |

Silence Broken as Cheney Points Only to Himself

2/16/06 Sanger & Kornblut, NYT, Silence Broken as Cheney Points Only to Himself ... Blumenthal, NYT, From Arrival to Errant Shot, a Timeline of Cheney's Hunting Accident

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:37 AM |

More U.S. Aid Will Be Sought for Louisiana

2/16/06 Drew & Dao, NYT, More U.S. Aid Will Be Sought for Louisiana

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:38 AM |

Tough G.I.'s Go to War Armed With Afghan ABC's

2/16/06 Kifner, NYT, Tough G.I.'s Go to War Armed With Afghan ABC's

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:39 AM |

Rice Is Seeking Millions to Prod Changes in Iran

2/16/06 Weisman, NYT, Rice Is Seeking Millions to Prod Changes in Iran

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:39 AM |

Outsourcing Is Climbing Skills Ladder

2/16/06 Lohr, NYT, Outsourcing Is Climbing Skills Ladder

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:40 AM |

Jury Urges Millions in Penalties for Nuclear Contamination

2/16/06 Kelley, NYT, Jury Urges Millions in Penalties for Nuclear Contamination

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:41 AM |

Justice Department Reviews Role of Its Lawyers in Spying

2/16/06 Shane & Lichtblau, NYT, Justice Department Reviews Role of Its Lawyers in Spying

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:42 AM |

Cheney Says He Can Declassify Information

2/16/06 Yost, Wa. Post, Cheney Says He Can Declassify Information

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:43 AM |

Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

2/16/06 Failoa, Wa. Post, Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:44 AM |

Painted in Blood, an Abstract Expression of Horror

2/16/06 Kennicott, Wa. Post, Painted in Blood, an Abstract Expression of Horror

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:45 AM |

Rules Would Limit Lawsuits

2/16/06 Mayer, Wa. Post, Rules Would Limit Lawsuits

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:45 AM |

Soldier lifts lid on Guantanamo 'abuse'

2/16/06 Davis, BBC, Soldier lifts lid on Guantanamo 'abuse'

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:47 AM |

Somalis die of thirst in drought

2/16/06 BBC, Somalis die of thirst in drought

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:48 AM |

Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

2/16/06 BBC, Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:48 AM |

Toxic toads 'threaten disaster'

2/16/06 Morrell, BBC, Toxic toads 'threaten disaster'

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:49 AM |

Colombia to bomb Farc guerrillas

2/16/06 BBC, Colombia to bomb Farc guerrillas

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:51 AM |

Saddam 'predicted US terror raid'

2/16/06 BBC, Saddam 'predicted US terror raid'

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:52 AM |

France accuses Iran over nukes

2/16/06 Al Jazeera, France accuses Iran over nukes

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:53 AM |

Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

2/16/06 Al Jazeera, Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:54 AM |

Status of US brands slips globally among teens

2/16/06 Collins, CSM, Status of US brands slips globally among teens

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:54 AM |

Crossroads for detainees

2/16/06 Richey, CSM, Crossroads for detainees

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:55 AM |

A surge in whistle-blowing ... and reprisals

2/16/06 Chaddock, CSM, A surge in whistle-blowing ... and reprisals

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:56 AM |

Calls for inquiry over secret CIA flights

2/16/06 RUssell, Independent, Calls for inquiry over secret CIA flights

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:57 AM |

'Natural' cure found for attention deficit disorder

2/16/06 Taylor, Independent, 'Natural' cure found for attention deficit disorder

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:58 AM |

Patriot Act Headed for Renewal

2/16/06 CHB, Patriot Act Headed for Renewal

Posted on February 16, 2006 6:00 AM |

New Abu Ghraib Photos

2/16/06 IPS, New Abu Ghraib Photos

Posted on February 16, 2006 6:00 AM |

A sweet solution to fuel troubles

2/16/06 Guardian, A sweet solution to fuel troubles

Posted on February 16, 2006 6:04 AM |

White House May Compromise On Domestic Spying

2/16/06 Channel3000, White House May Compromise On Domestic Spying

Posted on February 16, 2006 8:37 AM |

US Lawmakers Question Foreign Management of US Ports

2/16/06 Jones, CNSNews, US Lawmakers Question Foreign Management of US Ports

Posted on February 16, 2006 10:30 PM |

February 17, 2006

Secret War Plans and the Malady of American Militarism

2/17/06 Rudmin, CoupterPunch, Secret War Plans and the Malady of American Militarism

Posted on February 17, 2006 7:11 AM |

FBI Home Invasions in Puerto Rico

2/17/06 Rodriguez, CounterPunch, FBI Home Invasions in Puerto Rico

Posted on February 17, 2006 7:11 AM |

Weathering the Globalization Storm

2/17/06 Baroud, CounterPunch, Weathering the Globalization Storm

Posted on February 17, 2006 7:13 AM |

Giant Telescope Will Peek at Past

2/17/06 Wired, Giant Telescope Will Peek at Past

Posted on February 17, 2006 10:44 PM |

Palestinians ordered to return US aid

2/17/06 Al Jazeera, Palestinians ordered to return US aid

Posted on February 17, 2006 11:07 PM |

February 18, 2006

UK police arrest stars of award-winning film "The Road to Guantanamo" under the Prevention of Terrorism Act

2/18/06 Murray, uruknet, UK police arrest stars of award-winning film "The Road to Guantanamo" under the Prevention of Terrorism Act

Posted on February 18, 2006 6:10 AM |

U.S. Free Traders Retreat on UAE Ports Deal

2/18/06 Mekay, IPS, U.S. Free Traders Retreat on UAE Ports Deal

Posted on February 18, 2006 7:37 AM |

Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

2/18/06 Chavez, IPS, Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

Posted on February 18, 2006 8:36 AM |

The Americans are Breaking International Law

2/18/06 Herbert & Russell, Independent, 'The Americans are Breaking International Law... It is a Society Heading Towards Animal Farm'

Posted on February 18, 2006 8:36 AM |

Spaceport comes to UAE

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Spaceport comes to UAE

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:19 PM |

Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

2/18/06 Bridis, Houston Chron, Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:30 PM |

Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

2/18/06 Bridis, Houston Chron, Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:30 PM |

Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

2/18/06 AP, Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:39 PM |

Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:07 PM |

Iran calls on Britain to withdraw from Basra

2/18/06 Whitaker et al, Guardian, Iran calls on Britain to withdraw from Basra

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:20 PM |

British Gas bills to rise by 22%

2/18/06 Milner, Guardian, British Gas bills to rise by 22%

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:21 PM |

Tactics to tackle child prisoners scare peer

2/18/06 Barrett, Independent, Tactics to tackle child prisoners scare peer

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:23 PM |

Government figures show Britain will fail to meet its Kyoto obligations

2/18/06 Harrison, Independent, Government figures show Britain will fail to meet its Kyoto obligations

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:24 PM |

National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

2/18/06 Foley, Independent, National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:25 PM |

Bush Calls For More Muscle In Darfur

2/18/06 VandeHei & Lynch, Wa. Post, Bush Calls For More Muscle In Darfur

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:26 PM |

Back in the Fight

2/18/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Back in the Fight

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:28 PM |

Fuel for Growth

2/18/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Fuel for Growth

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:29 PM |

Rumsfeld Urges Using Media to Fight Terror

2/18/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Rumsfeld Urges Using Media to Fight Terror

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:30 PM |

1,800 Feared Dead in Philippine Mudslide

2/18/06 Sipress, Wa. Post, 1,800 Feared Dead in Philippine Mudslide

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:31 PM |

Retirement age 'will rise to 85'

2/18/06 Rincon, BBC, Retirement age 'will rise to 85'

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:33 PM |

Rocks 'could store all Europe's CO2'

2/18/06 BBC, Rocks 'could store all Europe's CO2'

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:35 PM |

US 'losing media war to al-Qaeda'

2/19/06 BBC, US 'losing media war to al-Qaeda'

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:36 PM |

Senate Chairman Splits With Bush on Spy Program

2/18/06 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Chairman Splits With Bush on Spy Program

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:37 PM |

Power Shift Widens a Gulf Between Sects

2/18/06 Tavernise, NYT, Iraq Power Shift Widens a Gulf Between Sects

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:38 PM |

U.S. Criticized for Actions in U.N. Council

2/18/06 Hoge, NYT, U.S. Criticized for Actions in U.N. Council

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:39 PM |

Report on Impact of Federal Benefits on Curbing Poverty Reignites a Debate

2/18/06 Eckholm, NYT, Report on Impact of Federal Benefits on Curbing Poverty Reignites a Debate

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:41 PM |

At Religious Universities, Disputes Over Faith and Academic Freed

2/18/06 Banerjee, NYT, At Religious Universities, Disputes Over Faith and Academic Freed

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:42 PM |

February 19, 2006

UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

2/19/06 Gould & Ungoed-Thomas, Times Oneline, UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

Posted on February 19, 2006 6:04 AM |

Selection in schools fails most children

2/19/06 Asthana, Observer, Selection in schools fails most children

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:37 AM |

Charges for police in Tube shooting

2/19/06 Goodchild, Independent, Charges for police in Tube shooting

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:55 AM |

Benzene scare has soft drinks makers in a fizz

2/19/06 Townsend, Independent, Benzene scare has soft drinks makers in a fizz

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:57 AM |

Torture flights landed in UK, admit air controllers

2/19/06 Woolf, Independent, Torture flights landed in UK, admit air controllers

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:57 AM |

RIP the WTO 'if we don't secure a deal'

2/19/06 Elliott, Independent, RIP the WTO 'if we don't secure a deal'

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:59 AM |

Do blue chips' green reports show their true colours?

2/19/06 Favell, Independent, Do blue chips' green reports show their true colours?

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:00 AM |

Bird flu: the species you should really fear

2/19/06 Lean, Independent, Bird flu: the species you should really fear

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:03 AM |

From Conservatives to Brownshirts

2/19/06 Roberts, CP, From Conservatives to Brownshirts

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:03 AM |

Soaring Suicides in Vidharbha

2/19/06 Sainath, CP, Soaring Suicides in Vidharbha

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:05 AM |

Katrina's New Underclass

2/19/06 McKinney, CP, Katrina's New Underclass

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:06 AM |

WTO vs. Europe

2/19/06 Tokar, CP, WTO vs. Europe

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:07 AM |

Privatizing the World Bank?

2/19/06 Khoon, CP, Privatizing the World Bank?

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:07 AM |

Japan to offer US loan for troop exit

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Japan to offer US loan for troop exit

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:08 AM |

Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

2/19/06 BBC, Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:11 AM |

Solar-powered vision of the future

2/19/06 Patience, BBC, Solar-powered vision of the future

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:11 AM |

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

2/19/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:12 AM |

Trillion-Dollar Gimmick

2/19/06 Broder, Wa. Post, Trillion-Dollar Gimmick

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:15 AM |

Keys to Black Empowerment

2/19/06 Singletary, Wa. Post, Keys to Black Empowerment

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:16 AM |

For Elderly in Japan, a Very Long Winter

2/19/06 Faiola, Wa. Post, For Elderly in Japan, a Very Long Winter

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:22 AM |

Drug Traffickers Find Haven in Shadows of Indian Country

2/19/06 Kershaw, NYT, Drug Traffickers Find Haven in Shadows of Indian Country

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:22 AM |

As Property Values Rise, Homeowners Feel Pinch

2/19/06 Lyman, NYT, As Property Values Rise, Homeowners Feel Pinch

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:27 AM |

The Case for Fewer but Stronger Currencies

2/19/06 Gross, NYT, The Case for Fewer but Stronger Currencies

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:28 AM |

Recruiting Hispanics for Kentucky Coal Mines Raises Debate

2/19/06 AP, Recruiting Hispanics for Kentucky Coal Mines Raises Debate

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:30 AM |

At a Scientific Gathering, U.S. Policies Are Lamented

2/19/06 Dean, NYT, At a Scientific Gathering, U.S. Policies Are Lamented

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:30 AM |

Concern Over Soil Content As Levee Repairs Continue

2/19/06 Schwartz, NYT, Concern Over Soil Content As Levee Repairs Continue

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:32 AM |

Mexico's Maritime Mystery: What's Killing All Those Whales?

2/19/06 McKinley, NYT, Mexico's Maritime Mystery: What's Killing All Those Whales?

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:33 AM |

New Orleans Locals Think Katrina's Toll Is Still Rising

2/19/06 Weeks, Wa. Post, New Orleans Locals Think Katrina's Toll Is Still Rising

Posted on February 19, 2006 9:20 AM |

'Assassin's Gate' examines U.S. missteps in Iraq

2/19/06 Poague, The Leaf, 'Assassin's Gate' examines U.S. missteps in Iraq

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:03 PM |

Bird flu closes Cairo zoo

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Bird flu closes Cairo zoo

Posted on February 19, 2006 10:19 PM |

Iraq gets new power station

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq gets new power station

Posted on February 19, 2006 10:21 PM |

Fresh US trade warning to China

2/19/06 BBC, Fresh US trade warning to China

Posted on February 19, 2006 10:35 PM |

February 20, 2006

Annals of the Pentagon

2/20/06 Mayer, New Yorker, Annals of the Pentagon

Posted on February 20, 2006 5:43 AM |

'Open Skies' Air Treaty Threat

2/20/06 Clark, Guardian, 'Open Skies' Air Treaty Threat

Posted on February 20, 2006 5:43 AM |

Privacy and Civil Liberties Board still has not met

2/20/06 MoJo, Privacy and Civil Liberties Board still has not met

Posted on February 20, 2006 5:57 AM |

Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees

2/20/06 Golden, NYT, Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees

Posted on February 20, 2006 6:04 AM |

Wolfowitz's Corruption Agenda

2/20/06 Mallaby, Wa. Post, Wolfowitz's Corruption Agenda

Posted on February 20, 2006 7:45 PM |

Privatizing the World Bank?

2/20/06 Choon, ZNet, Privatizing the World Bank?

Posted on February 20, 2006 7:45 PM |

Iran, Russia to discuss nuclear row

2/20/06 Al Jazeera, Iran, Russia to discuss nuclear row

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:16 PM |

Syria slams US 'meddling'

2/20/06 Al Jazeera, Syria slams US 'meddling'

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:16 PM |

Cod sold in hundreds of chippies linked to Russian black market

2/20/06 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, Cod sold in hundreds of chippies linked to Russian black market

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:22 PM |

Chinese shoes draw Mandelson into new tariff tussle

2/20/06 Gow, Guardian, Chinese shoes draw Mandelson into new tariff tussle

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:23 PM |

Inquiry into 'mistreatment' of Ugandan refugee

2/20/06 Burgis & Duff, Independent, Inquiry into 'mistreatment' of Ugandan refugee

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:25 PM |

New cars on old roads prove deadly for Eastern Europe

2/20/06 Castle, Independent, New cars on old roads prove deadly for Eastern Europe

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:26 PM |

Scientist earmarks planets most likely to hold alien life

2/20/06 Connor, Independent, Scientist earmarks planets most likely to hold alien life

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:27 PM |

US move to block takeover of P&O on security grounds

2/20/06 Teather, Guardian, US move to block takeover of P&O on security grounds

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:27 PM |

Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

2/20/06 Howden, Independent, Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:28 PM |

Freegans: The bin scavengers

2/20/06 Scarff, Independent, Freegans: The bin scavengers

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:29 PM |

FDA Is Urged to Ban Carbon-Monoxide-Treated Meat

2/20/06 Weiss, Wa. Post, FDA Is Urged to Ban Carbon-Monoxide-Treated Meat

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:31 PM |

White House Working to Avoid Wiretap Probe

2/20/06 Babington, Wa. Post, White House Working to Avoid Wiretap Probe

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:32 PM |

Navy Counsel Issued Warning On Torture

2/20/06 AP, Navy Counsel Issued Warning On Torture

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:33 PM |

Israel Suspends Tax Money Flow to Palestinians

2/20/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel Suspends Tax Money Flow to Palestinians

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:37 PM |

Dizzying Rise and Abrupt Fall for a Reservation Drug Dealer

2/20/06 Kershaw, NYT, Dizzying Rise and Abrupt Fall for a Reservation Drug Dealer

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:39 PM |

February 21, 2006

Cracking up

2/21/06 Aglionby, Guardian, Cracking up

Posted on February 21, 2006 5:56 AM |

U.S. Reclassifies Many Documents in Secret Review

2/21/06 Shane, NYT, U.S. Reclassifies Many Documents in Secret Review

Posted on February 21, 2006 5:58 AM |

States Curbing Right to Seize Private Homes

2/21/06 Broder, NYT, States Curbing Right to Seize Private Homes

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:00 AM |

U.S. Warns Iraq It Won't Support Sectarian Goals

2/21/06 Tavernise & Worth, NYT, U.S. Warns Iraq It Won't Support Sectarian Goals

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:00 AM |

Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

2/21/06 Mouawad, NYT, Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:01 AM |

Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

2/21/06 Romero, NYT, Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:02 AM |

Louisiana Unveils a Plan With Cash to Rebuild Homes

2/21/06 Nossiter, NYT, Louisiana Unveils a Plan With Cash to Rebuild Homes

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:03 AM |

Few Biologists but Many Evangelicals Sign Anti-Evolution Petition

2/21/06 Chang, NYT, Few Biologists but Many Evangelicals Sign Anti-Evolution Petition

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:05 AM |

Millions Not Joining Medicare Drug Plan

2/21/06 Connollu, Wa. Post, Millions Not Joining Medicare Drug Plan

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:06 AM |

U.S. Counterinsurgency Academy Giving Officers a New Mind-Set

2/21/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, U.S. Counterinsurgency Academy Giving Officers a New Mind-Set

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:09 AM |

Suits on Overtime Hitting Big Firms

2/21/06 Masters & Joyce, Wa. Post, Suits on Overtime Hitting Big Firms

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:09 AM |

The Formation Of Enron Jurors' Opinions Is Under Scrutiny

2/21/06 Johnson, Wa. Post, The Formation Of Enron Jurors' Opinions Is Under Scrutiny

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:10 AM |

Plan to Protect Florida Panther Reopens Issue of Its Identity

2/21/06 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Plan to Protect Florida Panther Reopens Issue of Its Identity

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:12 AM |

Administration Critics Chafe at State Dept. Shuffle

2/21/06 Kessler, Wa. Post, Administration Critics Chafe at State Dept. Shuffle

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:12 AM |

Army Teaches Officers to Think Globally

2/21/06 Wa. Post, Army Teaches Officers to Think Globally

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:13 AM |

U.S. Officials Soften Stance Toward Bolivia's New Leftist President

2/21/06 Constable, Wa. Post, U.S. Officials Soften Stance Toward Bolivia's New Leftist President

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:14 AM |

Russia's abandoned HIV children

2/21/06 Simpson, BBC, Russia's abandoned HIV children

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:15 AM |

'Destructive fishing' ban for NZ

2/21/06 Dover, BBC, 'Destructive fishing' ban for NZ

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:16 AM |

More nations confirm bird flu cases

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, More nations confirm bird flu cases

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:17 AM |

China pledges pollution crackdown

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, China pledges pollution crackdown

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:18 AM |

Feeling constantly tired? You're exhausted

2/21/06 Independent, Feeling constantly tired? You're exhausted

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:19 AM |

Killer drought threatens East Africa

2/21/06 Selva, Independent, Killer drought threatens East Africa

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:21 AM |

Pollution rights trader Econergy to list on AIM

2/21/06 Parkinson, Independent, Pollution rights trader Econergy to list on AIM

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:22 AM |

Caught on camera: chimps use 'tool-kit' to catch termites

2/21/06 Connor, Independent, Caught on camera: chimps use 'tool-kit' to catch termites

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:22 AM |

Avian flu: Will inoculations beat the disease, and why is Britain so opposed?

2/21/06 Milmo, Independent, Avian flu: Will inoculations beat the disease, and why is Britain so opposed?

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:23 AM |

Bush Neocons: Going After Fifth Columnists

2/21/06 Nimmo, uruknet, Bush Neocons: Going After Fifth Columnists

Posted on February 21, 2006 7:45 AM |

Hamas asked to form government

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, Hamas asked to form government

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:14 PM |

US think-tank plans branch in Qatar

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, US think-tank plans branch in Qatar

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:17 PM |

Iraq Angrily Rejects US Sectarian Warning

2/21/06 Georgy, Reuters, Iraq Angrily Rejects US Sectarian Warning

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:23 PM |

UAE Would Also Control Shipments of Military Equipment for the US Army

2/21/06 Think Progress, UAE Would Also Control Shipments of Military Equipment for the US Army

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:26 PM |

Jobs Cut at Energy Lab Restored Before Bush Visit

2/21/06 Doggett, Reuters, Jobs Cut at Energy Lab Restored Before Bush Visit

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:28 PM |

Who Was Left Behind Then? Who is Being Left Behind Now?

2/21/06 Quigley, CP, Who Was Left Behind Then? Who is Being Left Behind Now? Six Months After Katrina

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:32 PM |

Arab nations say they will offset funds withheld by Israel

2/21/06 Regan, CSM, Arab nations say they will offset funds withheld by Israel

Posted on February 21, 2006 10:39 PM |

February 22, 2006

Neoconservatism has evolved into something I can no longer support

2/22/06 Fukuyama, Guardian, Neoconservatism has evolved into something I can no longer support

Posted on February 22, 2006 5:39 AM |

Al Jazeera Reporters Give Bloody First Hand Account of April ’04 U.S. Siege of Fallujah

2/22/06 Democracy Now via uruknet, Al Jazeera Reporters Give Bloody First Hand Account of April ’04 U.S. Siege of Fallujah

Posted on February 22, 2006 7:34 AM |

Gunmen strike 27 Baghdad mosques, kill imams

2/22/06 CNN.com, Gunmen strike 27 Baghdad mosques, kill imams

Posted on February 22, 2006 7:34 AM |

Watchdogs Urge Full Probe of Bush Propaganda Spending

2/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Watchdogs Urge Full Probe of Bush Propaganda Spending

Posted on February 22, 2006 9:11 PM |

How Neo-Cons Sabotaged Iran's Help on al Qaeda

2/22/06 Porter, IPS, How Neo-Cons Sabotaged Iran's Help on al Qaeda

Posted on February 22, 2006 9:11 PM |

Report: Nearly 100 dead in US custody

2/22/06 Al Jazeera, Report: Nearly 100 dead in US custody

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:14 PM |

Indian carriers on shopping spree

2/22/06 Al Jazeera, Indian carriers on shopping spree

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:17 PM |

Musharraf losing his grip

2/22/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Musharraf losing his grip

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:18 PM |

Closing the doors to nuclear diplomacy

2/22/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, Closing the doors to nuclear diplomacy

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:22 PM |

Dubai Company Set to Run U.S. Ports Has Ties to Administration

2/22/06 McAuliff, KnightRidder, Dubai Company Set to Run U.S. Ports Has Ties to Administration

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:23 PM |

Guantanamo actors held at airport

2/22/06 BBC, Guantanamo actors held at airport

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:34 PM |

Bush aides' business ties to Arab firm

2/22/06 McCauliff, NY Daily, Bush aides' business ties to Arab firm

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:35 PM |

Bush nominated executive from Dubai port company eyed for U.S. ports to Maritime post

2/22/06 Burns, AP, Bush nominated executive from Dubai port company eyed for U.S. ports to Maritime post

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:37 PM |

Strife deepens over port security

2/22/06 Marks, CSM, Strife deepens over port security

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:39 PM |

Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

2/22/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:42 PM |

World Bank Goes Into the Global Crafts Business

2/22/06 Mui, Wa. Post, World Bank Goes Into the Global Crafts Business

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:43 PM |

Court Hears Water Act Arguments

2/22/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Court Hears Water Act Arguments

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:44 PM |

Rotavirus Vaccine Urged for Babies

2/22/06 Gillis, Wa. Post, Rotavirus Vaccine Urged for Babies

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:46 PM |

Justices to Review Federal Ban on Disputed Abortion Method

2/22/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices to Review Federal Ban on Disputed Abortion Method

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:47 PM |

For Minorities, Signs of Trouble in Foreclosures

2/22/06 Bajaj & Nixon, NYT, For Minorities, Signs of Trouble in Foreclosures

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:48 PM |

Force-Feeding at Guantánamo Is Now Acknowledged

2/22/06 Schmitt & Golden, NYT, Force-Feeding at Guantánamo Is Now Acknowledged

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:50 PM |

South Dakota Lawmakers Set to Vote on a Bill Banning Nearly All Abortions

2/22/06 Davey, NYT, South Dakota Lawmakers Set to Vote on a Bill Banning Nearly All Abortions

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:51 PM |

3 Charged With Conspiring to Kill U.S. Troops in Iraq

2/22/06 Lewis, NYT, 3 Charged With Conspiring to Kill U.S. Troops in Iraq

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:52 PM |

February 23, 2006

My Holy War

2/23/06 Brookes, MoJo, My Holy War

Posted on February 23, 2006 6:25 AM |

Shrine bombing sparks civil war fears

2/23/06 The Age, Shrine bombing sparks civil war fears

Posted on February 23, 2006 7:36 AM |

'Big Brother' Watching E-mail, Computer Data: US Report

2/23/06 AFP, 'Big Brother' Watching E-mail, Computer Data: US Report

Posted on February 23, 2006 8:46 PM |

MPs Recall Straw as Air Traffic Controllers Confirm 200 CIA Flights

2/23/06 Norton-Taylor & Cobain, Guardian, MPs Recall Straw as Air Traffic Controllers Confirm 200 CIA Flights

Posted on February 23, 2006 8:46 PM |

Abramoff Ties to Russians Probed

2/23/06 Kranish, Boston Globe, Abramoff Ties to Russians Probed

Posted on February 23, 2006 8:49 PM |

TIA Lives On

2/23/06 Harris, National Journal, TIA Lives On

Posted on February 23, 2006 8:51 PM |

Deaths soar in Iraq shrine clashes

2/23/06 Al Jazeera, Deaths soar in Iraq shrine clashes

Posted on February 23, 2006 8:59 PM |

Israel planning 'apartheid' roads

2/23/06 Al Jazeera, Israel planning 'apartheid' roads

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:10 PM |

Rumsfeld's New Model Military

2/23/06 Richards, CP, Rumsfeld's New Model Military

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:13 PM |

Dubaigate Deconstructed

2/23/06 Feldman, CP, Dubaigate Deconstructed

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:16 PM |

Separate and Unequal

2/23/06 Hess, CP, Separate and Unequal

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:17 PM |

Japan's Neo-Militarists

2/23/06 Reed, CP, Japan's Neo-Militarists

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:18 PM |

UN warns world on Africa drought

2/23/06 BBC, UN warns world on Africa drought

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:55 PM |

February 24, 2006

Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

2/24/06 AP, Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:13 AM |

Americans work more, seem to accomplish less

2/24/06 Wulfhorst, Reuters,

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:14 AM |

Tenn. Halts Immigrant Driving Certificates

2/24/06 Johnson, AP, Tenn. Halts Immigrant Driving Certificates

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:16 AM |

Venezuela Bars Delta, Continental Airlines

2/24/06 Sanchez, AP, Venezuela Bars Delta, Continental Airlines

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:17 AM |

Kennewick Man Deliberately Buried

2/24/06 Schmid, AP, Kennewick Man Deliberately Buried

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:19 AM |

Baghdad goes under curfew

2/24/06 Al Jazeera, Baghdad goes under curfew

Posted on February 24, 2006 8:51 PM |

Emergency declared in Philippines

2/24/06 Al jazeera, Emergency declared in Philippines

Posted on February 24, 2006 8:59 PM |

White House report cites Katrina flaws

2/24/06 Al Jazeera, White House report cites Katrina flaws

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:06 PM |

Shell linked to £2bn takeover of wind turbine firm

2/24/06 Macalister, Guardian, Shell linked to £2bn takeover of wind turbine firm

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:20 PM |

Superbug deaths up by nearly a quarter in year

2/24/06 Curtis, Guardian, Superbug deaths up by nearly a quarter in year

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:24 PM |

Crisis across Indian Ocean as 77 die from mosquito virus

2/24/06 Bradbury & Penketh, Crisis across Indian Ocean as 77 die from mosquito virus

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:25 PM |

Ten imams murdered in Iraq as sectarian killings intensify

2/24/06 Cockburn, Independent, Ten imams murdered in Iraq as sectarian killings intensify

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:27 PM |

High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

2/24/06 Thornton, Independent, High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:29 PM |

ACLU: New documents show senior officials approved Gitmo abuse

2/24/06 Raw Story, ACLU: New documents show senior officials approved Gitmo abuse

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:32 PM |

Company develops shocking shotgun shell

2/24/06 UPI, Company develops shocking shotgun shell

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:32 PM |

Company develops shocking shotgun shell

2/24/06 UPI, Company develops shocking shotgun shell

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:32 PM |

Iraq Vet Accused of Stabbing Wife 71 Times

2/24/06 AP, Iraq Vet Accused of Stabbing Wife 71 Times

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:34 PM |

Iraq Vet Accused of Stabbing Wife 71 Times

2/24/06 AP, Iraq Vet Accused of Stabbing Wife 71 Times

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:34 PM |

Doctors and executions

2/24/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Doctors and executions

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:41 PM |

Iran Has No WMD — Russia’s Intelligence Chief

2/24/06 MosNews, Iran Has No WMD — Russia’s Intelligence Chief

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:41 PM |

Arab Firm Offers to Delay Deal On Seaports

2/24/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Arab Firm Offers to Delay Deal On Seaports

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:44 PM |

Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

2/24/06 Aizenman, Wa. Post, Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:46 PM |

Chromium Evidence Buried, Report Says

2/24/06 Weiss, Wa. Post, Chromium Evidence Buried, Report Says

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:48 PM |

Contractor Plans Guilty Plea for Bribe-Case Role

2/24/06 Leonnig & Babcock, Wa. Post, Contractor Plans Guilty Plea for Bribe-Case Role

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:49 PM |

Moscow Market Roof Fails, Killing 56

2/24/06 Finn, Wa. Post, Moscow Market Roof Fails, Killing 56

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:50 PM |

Growth in Families' Wealth Stalls

2/2/4/06 Henderson, Wa. Post, Growth in Families' Wealth Stalls

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:51 PM |

Iraq curfew aims to curb violence

2/24/06 BBC, Iraq curfew aims to curb violence

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:52 PM |

Will earthquake victims go home?

2/24/06 Doyle, BBC, Will earthquake victims go home?

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:54 PM |

A Ship Already Sailed

2/24/06 Romero & Timmons, NYT, A Ship Already Sailed

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:56 PM |

Outrage in Samarra

2/24/06 NYT, Outrage in Samarra

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:59 PM |

Increasingly, the Home Is Paying for Retirement

2/24/06 Porter, NYT, Increasingly, the Home Is Paying for Retirement

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:01 PM |

Violence Strains U.S. Strategy and Imperils Pullout Plans

2/24/06 Weisman & Worth, Violence Strains U.S. Strategy and Imperils Pullout Plans

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:02 PM |

Europe Rejects Genetically Engineered Drug

2/24/06 Pollack, NYT, Europe Rejects Genetically Engineered Drug

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:03 PM |

Hotter, faster, worser

2/24/06 Atcheson, Common Dreams, Hotter, faster, worser

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:08 PM |

Rockets hit Iraq Shia tomb

2/24/96 Al Jazeera, Rockets hit Iraq Shia tomb

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:13 PM |

Yemen rejects US arrest demand

2/24/06 Al Jazeera, Yemen rejects US arrest demand

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:16 PM |

The little agency that created a big stink

2/24/06 Rosen, CHB, The little agency that created a big stink

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:25 PM |

FBI Memos Reveal Allegations of Abusive Interrogation Techniques

2/24/06 Brown, Reuters, FBI Memos Reveal Allegations of Abusive Interrogation Techniques

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:26 PM |

Blogger Bares Rumsfeld's Post 9/11 Orders

2/24/06 Borger, Guardian, Blogger Bares Rumsfeld's Post 9/11 Orders

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:29 PM |

Saving Democracy

2/24/06 Moyers, CommonDreams, Saving Democracy

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:31 PM |

Powerful and Poor Lock Horns Over How to Run UN

2/24/06 Rivzi, OneWorld, Powerful and Poor Lock Horns Over How to Run UN

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:32 PM |

Judge Orders U.S. to Identify Detainees

2/24/06 AP, Judge Orders U.S. to Identify Detainees

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:34 PM |

Ted Koppel in 'NYT': Iraq for U.S. Is 'About the Oil'

2/24/06 Editor & Publisher, Ted Koppel in 'NYT': Iraq for U.S. Is 'About the Oil'

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:47 PM |

Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

2/24/06 BBC, Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:02 PM |

El Salvador in US free trade deal

2/24/06 BBC, El Salvador in US free trade deal

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:11 PM |

February 25, 2006

US Christian Leaders Apologize For Iraq War

2/25/06 Diego, IPS, US Christian Leaders Apologize For Iraq War

Posted on February 25, 2006 7:23 AM |

U.S. troops on sidelines for Baghdad curfew

2/25/06 Montgomery, Stars & Stripes, U.S. troops on sidelines for Baghdad curfew

Posted on February 25, 2006 7:36 AM |

America: Utopia Lost

2/25/06 Yarrow, LA Times, America: Utopia Lost

Posted on February 25, 2006 7:51 AM |

Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:07 PM |

France confirms bird flu at farm

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, France confirms bird flu at farm

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:14 PM |

Rescue efforts for miners suspended

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Rescue efforts for miners suspended

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:15 PM |

Philippines tears itself apart

2/25/06 Neuman, Asia Times, Philippines tears itself apart

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:19 PM |

When Uncle Sam comes marching in

2/25/06 Docena, Asia Times, When Uncle Sam comes marching in

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:21 PM |

Why pensioners are feeling the pain

2/25/06 Brignall et al, Guardian, Why pensioners are feeling the pain

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:35 PM |

Don't mention the war: BBC plan for surviving nuclear armageddon

2/25/06 Verkaik, Independent, Don't mention the war: BBC plan for surviving nuclear armageddon

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:41 PM |

Tree protesters take on the might of Tesco

2/25/06 Duff, Independent, Tree protesters take on the might of Tesco

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:46 PM |

U.S. Report on Iraqi Troops Is Mixed

2/25/06 Burns, AP, U.S. Report on Iraqi Troops Is Mixed

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:51 PM |

Contractor Pleads Guilty to Corruption

2/25/06 Babcock, Wa. Post, Contractor Pleads Guilty to Corruption

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:58 PM |

A First Look Back at the Horror

2/25/06 Witte, Wa. Post, A First Look Back at the Horror

Posted on February 25, 2006 10:59 PM |

Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

2/25/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:00 PM |

Iran Is Said to Start Enriching Fuel, on Very Small Scale

2/25/06 Sciolino & Sanger, NYT, Iran Is Said to Start Enriching Fuel, on Very Small Scale

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:11 PM |

Religious Strife Shows Strength of Iraq Militias

2/25/06 Wong & Tavernise, NYT, Religious Strife Shows Strength of Iraq Militias

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:12 PM |

Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

2/25/06 Polgreen, NYT, Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:14 PM |

Emergency Rule in Philippines After Failed Coup Is Cited

2/25/06 Conde, NYT, Emergency Rule in Philippines After Failed Coup Is Cited

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:15 PM |

Outside U.S., Puzzlement Over Reaction to the Dubai Port Deal

2/25/06 Timmons, NYT, Outside U.S., Puzzlement Over Reaction to the Dubai Port Deal

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:16 PM |

I.R.S. Finds Sharp Increase in Illegal Political Activity

2/25/06 Strom, NYT, I.R.S. Finds Sharp Increase in Illegal Political Activity

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:17 PM |

South Dakota's Governor Says He Favors Abortion Ban Bill

2/25/06 Davey, NYT, South Dakota's Governor Says He Favors Abortion Ban Bill

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:19 PM |

Senator Introduces Bill Creating Guest Worker Program

2/25/06 Swarns, NYT, Senator Introduces Bill Creating Guest Worker Program

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:20 PM |

Former Aide to Cheney Gains Access to His Notes

2/25/06 Lewis, NYT, Former Aide to Cheney Gains Access to His Notes

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:21 PM |

February 26, 2006

A Growing Afghan Prison Rivals Bleak Guantanamo

2/26/06 Golden & Schmidt, NYT, A Growing Afghan Prison Rivals Bleak Guantanamo

Posted on February 26, 2006 7:53 AM |

For Ken Lay, Enron's Riches Turning to Ruin

2/26/06 Barrionuevo & Eichenwald, NYT, For Ken Lay, Enron's Riches Turning to Ruin

Posted on February 26, 2006 7:55 AM |

A Judicial Green Light for Torture

2/26/06 NYT, A Judicial Green Light for Torture

Posted on February 26, 2006 7:55 AM |

New Orleans Running Out of Options as It Scrambles for New Loans

2/26/06 Rivlin, NYT, New Orleans Running Out of Options as It Scrambles for New Loans

Posted on February 26, 2006 7:56 AM |

Court to Reconsider Hawaii Schools Case

2/26/06 Magin, NYT, Court to Reconsider Hawaii Schools Case

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:06 AM |

Justice Dept. Rejects Google's Privacy Issues

2/26/06 AP, Justice Dept. Rejects Google's Privacy Issues

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:08 AM |

U.S. Security: Failures, Near-Failures and an A-Minus

2/26/06 Marsh, NYT, U.S. Security: Failures, Near-Failures and an A-Minus

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:08 AM |

The Center Did Not Hold

2/26/06 Sobel, NYT, The Center Did Not Hold

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:11 AM |

Gaps in Security Stretch From Model Port in Dubai to U.S.

2/26/06 Fattah & Lipton, NYT, Gaps in Security Stretch From Model Port in Dubai to U.S.

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:13 AM |

In the Battle for Baghdad, U.S. Turns War on Insurgents

2/26/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, In the Battle for Baghdad, U.S. Turns War on Insurgents

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:14 AM |

Shiite Militias Roam Free Despite Curfew, Occupy Sunni Mosques

2/26/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Shiite Militias Roam Free Despite Curfew, Occupy Sunni Mosques

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:15 AM |

Russian Relations Under Scrutiny

2/26/06 Baker, Wa. Post, Russian Relations Under Scrutiny

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:16 AM |

Philippine Marines Leader Relieved of Duty

2/26/06 Gomen, Wa. Post, Philippine Marines Leader Relieved of Duty

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:17 AM |

Afghan Inmates Riot, Take Over Prison Wing

2/26/06 Shah, Wa. Post, Afghan Inmates Riot, Take Over Prison Wing

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:18 AM |

Spooked by Bird Flu, Egyptians Horde Water

2/26/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Spooked by Bird Flu, Egyptians Horde Water

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:19 AM |

What Deadbeats?

2/26/06 Singletary, Wa. Post, What Deadbeats?

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:19 AM |

Post-Katrina Rebuilders Hug Ground, Trust Levees

2/26/06 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Post-Katrina Rebuilders Hug Ground, Trust Levees

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:20 AM |

Specter Proposes NSA Surveillance Rules

2/26/06 Babington, Wa. Post, Specter Proposes NSA Surveillance Rules

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:21 AM |

Governors Challenge Cuts In National Guard Funds

2/26/06 Balz, Wa. Post, Governors Challenge Cuts In National Guard Funds

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:22 AM |

Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

2/26/06 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:23 AM |

Some U.S. Aid To Palestinians Will Continue, Diplomat Says

2/26/06 Wilson, Wa. Post, Some U.S. Aid To Palestinians Will Continue, Diplomat Says

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:24 AM |

What now for the Taleban?

2/26/06 North, BBC, What now for the Taleban?

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:25 AM |

Long path to Iraq's sectarian split

2/26/06 Gritten, BBC, Long path to Iraq's sectarian split

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:26 AM |

UN highlights Great Lakes crisis

2/26/06 BBC, UN highlights Great Lakes crisis

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:26 AM |

Iran and Russia in joint venture

2/26/06 BBC, Iran and Russia in joint venture

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:27 AM |

Jail for Chinese baby traffickers

2/26/06 BBC, Jail for Chinese baby traffickers

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:28 AM |

Iran in gas deal with European firms

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Iran in gas deal with European firms

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:28 AM |

Report: NSA continues controversial data-mining program

2/24/06 Regan, CSM, Report: NSA continues controversial data-mining program

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:29 AM |

Dueling officials slowed storm response

2/24/06 Grier, CSM, Dueling officials slowed storm response

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:30 AM |

Outsourcing National Security - Chertoff Strikes Again

2/26/06 Rajiva, CP, Outsourcing National Security - Chertoff Strikes Again

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:31 AM |

Target: Iran

2/26/06 Sustar, CP, Target: Iran

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:32 AM |

What's Going On in Pakistan?

2/26/06 Shariff, CP, What's Going On in Pakistan?

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:34 AM |

Privatizing US Ports - Snow Job

2/26/06 Stocker, CP, Privatizing US Ports - Snow Job

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:35 AM |

Rewriting History

2/26/06 Tripp, CP, Rewriting History

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:36 AM |

The stress of marriage shortens your life by a year (if you're the wife)

2/26/06 Dobson, Independent, The stress of marriage shortens your life by a year (if you're the wife)

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:37 AM |

Cheated at birth: The real gender gap

2/26/06 Woolf, Independent, Cheated at birth: The real gender gap

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:37 AM |

Women earn up to £1m less than men

2/26/06 Woolf, Independent, Women earn up to £1m less than men

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:38 AM |

US army charges troops in gay porn scandal

2/26/06 Buncombe, Independent, US army charges troops in gay porn scandal

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:39 AM |

Iraqis tortured by government death squads

2/26/06 Whitaker, Independent, Iraqis tortured by government death squads

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:40 AM |

Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

2/26/06 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:40 AM |

Business View: America can't afford to alienate its Arab friends

2/26/06 Nisse, Independent, Business View: America can't afford to alienate its Arab friends

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:41 AM |

Factory farms blamed for spread of bird flu

2/26/06 Lean, Independent, Factory farms blamed for spread of bird flu

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:42 AM |

The bird flu files: How Britain would fight a pandemic

2/26/06 Woolf & Lean, Independent, The bird flu files: How Britain would fight a pandemic

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:43 AM |

Civil war in Iraq threatens Mideast

2/26/06 Weisman, NYT, Civil war in Iraq threatens Mideast

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:44 AM |

Major outbreak of bird flu is possible, China warns

2/26/06 AP, Major outbreak of bird flu is possible, China warns

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:47 AM |

Unless we act now, bird flu may win

2/26/06 Garrett, IHT, Unless we act now, bird flu may win

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:48 AM |

Revealed: toxic gas threat to air safety

2/26/06 Barnett, Observer, Revealed: toxic gas threat to air safety

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:49 AM |

Bird flu: 'don't panic', UK told

2/26/06 Revill et al, Observer, Bird flu: 'don't panic', UK told

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:50 AM |

Sunni call for deal to avert civil war

2/26/06 Howard, Observer, Sunni call for deal to avert civil war

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:51 AM |

China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

2/26/06 Mathiason, Observer, China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:52 AM |

Former CIA Analyst: Western Intelligence May Be Behind Mosque Bombing

2/26/06 PrisonPlanet, Former CIA Analyst: Western Intelligence May Be Behind Mosque Bombing

Posted on February 26, 2006 9:52 PM |

Tbilisi Denies Rumors of U.S. Using Georgia Bases to Attack Iran

2/26/06 MosNews, Tbilisi Denies Rumors of U.S. Using Georgia Bases to Attack Iran

Posted on February 26, 2006 9:55 PM |

UAE terminal takeover extends to 21 ports

2/26/06 Hess, UPI, UAE terminal takeover extends to 21 ports

Posted on February 26, 2006 9:55 PM |

February 27, 2006

US sceptical of Iran nuclear deal

2/27/06 Al Jazeera, US sceptical of Iran nuclear deal

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:19 PM |

China plants trees in bid to save forest

2/27/06 Al Jazeera, China plants trees in bid to save forest

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:21 PM |

Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

2/27/06 Forero, NYT, Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:22 PM |

Double Standards on Foreign Owners - Amdocs vs. DP World

2/27/06 Rajiva, CP, Double Standards on Foreign Owners - Amdocs vs. DP World

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:23 PM |

Iraq 'to crack down on militias'

2/27/06 BBC, Iraq 'to crack down on militias'

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:39 PM |

Europe's chill linked to disease

2/27/06 Ravilious, BBC, Europe's chill linked to disease

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:40 PM |

Total Information Awareness Lives On Inside the National Security Agency

2/27/06 DemocracyNow, Total Information Awareness Lives On Inside the National Security Agency MP3 of report 2/23/06 Harris, National Journal, TIA Lives On

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:42 PM |

The march of the Mormons

2/27/06 Borger, Guardian, The march of the Mormons

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:26 PM |

Marines' rebellion loosens Arroyo's grip on power

2/27/06 Aglionby, Guardian, Marines' rebellion loosens Arroyo's grip on power

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:26 PM |

Blueprint to give power to the people

2/2Gricw, Independent, Blueprint to give power to the people

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:40 PM |

Gender pay gap costs UK economy 23bn a year

2/27/06 Gricw, Independent, Gender pay gap costs UK economy 23bn a year

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:41 PM |

Is ethical living practical?

2/27/06 Finnigan, Independent, Is ethical living practical?

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:43 PM |

Serbia to be first nation charged with genocide

2/27/06 Castle, Independent, Serbia to be first nation charged with genocide

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:45 PM |

Kabul's jail is overrun by 1,500 al-Qa'ida prisoners

2/27/06 Sengupta, Independent, Kabul's jail is overrun by 1,500 al-Qa'ida prisoners

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:47 PM |

'If they destroy our opium crop, how will we feed our family?'

2/27/06 Sengupta, Independent, 'If they destroy our opium crop, how will we feed our family?'

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:49 PM |

French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

2/27/06 Thorton, Independent, French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:50 PM |

Dumped electrical goods: A giant problem

2/27/06 Hickman, Independent, Dumped electrical goods: A giant problem

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:51 PM |

America's younger workers losing ground on income

2/27/06 Trumbull, CSM, America's younger workers losing ground on income

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:57 PM |

At ports, security vs. trade

2/27/06 Marks, CSM, At ports, security vs. trade

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:58 PM |

Two-Thirds of Katrina Donations Exhausted

2/27/06 Salmon & Smith, Wa. Post, Two-Thirds of Katrina Donations Exhausted

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:01 PM |

What aid cutoff to Hamas would mean

2/27/06 Francis, CSM, What aid cutoff to Hamas would mean

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:02 PM |

Female Pilots Get Their Shot in the Iraqi Skies

2/27/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Female Pilots Get Their Shot in the Iraqi Skies

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:07 PM |

J. Craig Venter's Next Little Thing

2/27/06 Rosenwald, Wa. Post, J. Craig Venter's Next Little Thing

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:10 PM |

Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

2/27/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:10 PM |

Multiple Single Moms, One Nameless Donor

2/27/06 Romano, Wa. Post, Multiple Single Moms, One Nameless Donor

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:12 PM |

Army to Pay Halliburton Unit Most Costs Disputed by Audit

2/2/7/06 Glanz, NYT, Army to Pay Halliburton Unit Most Costs Disputed by Audit

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:12 PM |

German Intelligence Gave U.S. Iraqi Defense Plan, Report Says

2/27/06 Gordon, NYT, German Intelligence Gave U.S. Iraqi Defense Plan, Report Says

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:14 PM |

Growing Old Together, in New Kind of Commune

2/27/06 Brown, NYT, Growing Old Together, in New Kind of Commune

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:15 PM |

Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

2/27/06 Thompson, NYT, Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:16 PM |

U.S. Tells Northeast States to Pay More to Use Tracks

2/27/06 Wald, NYT, U.S. Tells Northeast States to Pay More to Use Tracks

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:17 PM |

How a Business Deal Became a Big Liability for Republicans in Congress

2/27/06 Stohlberg, NYT, How a Business Deal Became a Big Liability for Republicans in Congress

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:18 PM |

February 28, 2006

Bosnia genocide case in World Court

2/28/06 Al Jazeera, Bosnia genocide case in World Court

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:19 PM |

UN watchdog refuses to give Iran clean bill of health in nuclear row

2/28/06 Traynor, Guardian, UN watchdog refuses to give Iran clean bill of health in nuclear row

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:25 PM |

Climate scientists issue dire warning

2/28/06 Adam, Guardian, Climate scientists issue dire warning

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:26 PM |

Taliban attacks on schools create 'lost generation'

2/28/06 Sengupta, Independent, Taliban attacks on schools create 'lost generation'

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:30 PM |

Climate change may spark conflict between nations

2/28/06 Reid, Independent, Climate change may spark conflict between nations

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:30 PM |

Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

2/28/06 Russell & Morris, Independent, Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:32 PM |

Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

2/28/06 McCarthy, Independent, Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:33 PM |

Media Treadmill Blackout On Key Issues Of Port Story

2/28/06 Jones & Watson, Prison Planet, Media Treadmill Blackout On Key Issues Of Port Story

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:34 PM |

Iraq makes terror 'more likely'

2/28/06 BBC, Iraq makes terror 'more likely'

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:36 PM |

Takbai legacy lingers in Thai south

2/28/06 McGeown, BBC, Takbai legacy lingers in Thai south

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:37 PM |

Deadly bird flu spreads to Niger

2/28/06 BBC, Deadly bird flu spreads to Niger

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:38 PM |

Most Troops Want Swift US Pull-Out from Iraq

2/28/06 Sevastopolo & Aldenm Financial Times, Most Troops Want Swift US Pull-Out from Iraq

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:13 PM |

Incomes Fall, Hunger Worsens as Bush Says 'We're Doing Fine'

2/28/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Incomes Fall, Hunger Worsens as Bush Says 'We're Doing Fine'

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:13 PM |

Byrd Says He Regrets Voting For Patriot Act

2/28/06 Byrd, Fox, Byrd Says He Regrets Voting For Patriot Act

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:16 PM |

The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

2/28/06 Nader, CP, The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:17 PM |

Bolivian Human Rights Leader Barred from Entering the United States

2/28/06 Dangl, CP, Bolivian Human Rights Leader Barred from Entering the United States

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:18 PM |

Somalis pushed into sea and drown

2/28/06 BBC, Somalis pushed into sea and drown

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:20 PM |

Venezuela kicks off space effort

2/28/06 Morsbach, BBC, Venezuela kicks off space effort

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:22 PM |

Cash rewards for Taleban fighters

2/28/06 Clark, BBC, Cash rewards for Taleban fighters

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:23 PM |

China warns Taiwan of 'disaster'

2/28/06 BBC, China warns Taiwan of 'disaster'

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:25 PM |

Toll in Iraq's Deadly Surge: 1,300

2/28/06 Knickmeyer & Sebti, Wa. Post, Toll in Iraq's Deadly Surge: 1,300

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:06 PM |

Court Blocks DOD's New Rules for Workers

2/28/06 Lee, Wa. Post, Court Blocks DOD's New Rules for Workers

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:06 PM |

Fannie Report Details a Calculated 'Catch-Up'

2/28/06 Hilzenrath, Wa. Post, Fannie Report Details a Calculated 'Catch-Up'

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:08 PM |

A Reversal of the Tide in India

2/28/06 Kalita, Wa. Post, A Reversal of the Tide in India

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:10 PM |

Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

2/28/06 Polgreen, NYT, Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:13 PM |

U.S. Is Settling Detainee's Suit in 9/11 Sweep

2/28/06 Bernstein, NYT, U.S. Is Settling Detainee's Suit in 9/11 Sweep

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:14 PM |

Nations Rebuild Barriers to Deals

2/28/06 Timmons, NYT, Nations Rebuild Barriers to Deals

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:16 PM |

DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

2/28/06 Deutch, NYT, DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:17 PM |

Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

2/28/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:18 PM |

Anti-Darwin Bill Fails in Utah

2/28/06 Johnson, NYT, Anti-Darwin Bill Fails in Utah

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:19 PM |

Flood-Control Proposal Seeks Gates and 'Armored' Levees

2/28/06 Schwartz, NYT, Flood-Control Proposal Seeks Gates and 'Armored' Levees

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:20 PM |

Coast Guard Had Concerns About Ports Deal, Papers Show

2/28/06 Hulse & Sanger, NYT, Coast Guard Had Concerns About Ports Deal, Papers Show

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:21 PM |

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