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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 |