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March 1, 2006

The Last Days of the Ocean

3/01/06 Whitty, MoJo, The Last Days of the Ocean

Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

3/01/06 Bloomberg, Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

CAFTA's Corpse Revived

3/01/06 Engler, Nation, CAFTA's Corpse Revived

Wildfires Threaten Oklahoma; Katrina Warnings Ignored? Rosie O'Donnell's Touch; Fugitive Fater Promised Son a Kidney

3/01/06 Anderson Cooper, CNN, Wildfires Threaten Oklahoma; Katrina Warnings Ignored? Rosie O'Donnell's Touch; Fugitive Fater Promised Son a Kidney

The Fate of the Ocean

3/01/06 Whitty, MoJo, The Fate of the Ocean

Ill health legacy of atomic bomb

3/01/06 BBC, Ill health legacy of atomic bomb

Blair wants Guantanamo shut down

3/01/06 Al Jazeera, Blair wants Guantanamo shut down

Prescription drug abuse is rising

3/01/06 BBC, Prescription drug abuse is rising

Storm's Missing: Lives Not Lost but Disconnected

3/01/06 Dewan, NYT, Storm's Missing: Lives Not Lost but Disconnected

Online Colleges Receive a Boost From Congress

3/01/06 Dillon, NYT, Online Colleges Receive a Boost From Congress

New York Deal Restricts Force by Jail Guards

3/01/06 Preston, NYT, New York Deal Restricts Force by Jail Guards

Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

3/01/06 Mouawad, NYT, Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

A Test of Ethnic Courts for Drunken Drivers

3/01/06 Archibold, NYT, A Test of Ethnic Courts for Drunken Drivers

New Concerns on Port Deal Are Raised in Congress

3/01/06 Hulse, NYT, New Concerns on Port Deal Are Raised in Congress

Senate Panel Approves Modest Curbs on Lobbyists

3/01/06 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Panel Approves Modest Curbs on Lobbyists

Veterans Report Mental Distress

3/01/06 Vedantim, Wa. Post, Veterans Report Mental Distress

Shiites Told: Leave Home Or Be Killed

3/01/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Shiites Told: Leave Home Or Be Killed

'Rapid Warming' Spreads Havoc in Canada's Forests

3/01/06 Struck, Wa. Post, 'Rapid Warming' Spreads Havoc in Canada's Forests

Gonzales Seeks to Clarify Testimony on Spying

3/01/06 Eggen & Babbington, Wa. Post, Gonzales Seeks to Clarify Testimony on Spying

Fed Official Warns of Changes

3/01/06 Henderson, Wa. Post, Fed Official Warns of Changes

Ports Furor Is Old-Fashioned Protectionism With a French Accent

3/01/06 Pearlstein, Wa. Post, Ports Furor Is Old-Fashioned Protectionism With a French Accent

Guantanamo Force-Feeding Tactics Are Called Torture

3/01/06 White, Wa. Post, Guantanamo Force-Feeding Tactics Are Called Torture

Terror Jury Hears Informer's Urging

3/01/06 AP, Terror Jury Hears Informer's Urging

Growing Threat Seen In Afghan Insurgency

3/01/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, Growing Threat Seen In Afghan Insurgency

US 'funding stealth shark project'

3/01/06 Al Jazeera, US 'funding stealth shark project'

Iraq: The wages of chaos

3/01/06 LeVine, Asia Times, Iraq: The wages of chaos

Patriot Act headed for renewal despite misgivings

3/01/06 Kellman, CHB, Patriot Act headed for renewal despite misgivings

Tape: Bush, Chertoff Warned Before Katrina

3/01/06 Ebrahim & Solomon, AP, Tape: Bush, Chertoff Warned Before Katrina

Bagram - ‘Son of Guantanamo'

3/01/06 Fisher, IPS, Bagram - ‘Son of Guantanamo'

March 2, 2006

Additions slipped into Patriot Act

3/02/06 Kuhnhenn, KnightRidder, Additions slipped into Patriot Act

US and India seal nuclear accord

3/02/06 BBC, US and India seal nuclear accord

Kenya admits armed raids on paper

3/02/06 BBC, Kenya admits armed raids on paper

Gangs 'kill freely' in Iraq chaos

3/02/06 BBC, Gangs 'kill freely' in Iraq chaos

Iraq government talks in disarray

3/02/06 BBC, Iraq government talks in disarray

Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

3/02/06 BBC, Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

South America unveils pipeline

3/02/06 Morsbach, BBC, South America unveils pipeline

Taliban Rebels Still Menacing Afghan South

3/02/06 Gall, NYT, Taliban Rebels Still Menacing Afghan South

Watching What You Say

3/02/06 Shorrock, Nation, Watching What You Say

Prisons Often Shackle Pregnant Inmates in Labor

3/02/06 Liptak, NYT, Prisons Often Shackle Pregnant Inmates in Labor

Berlin File Says Germany's Spies Aided U.S. in Iraq

3/02/06 Bernstein & Gordon, NYT, Berlin File Says Germany's Spies Aided U.S. in Iraq

Both Ford and G.M. to Scale Back Production

3/02/06 Peters, NYT, Both Ford and G.M. to Scale Back Production

U.S. Is Reducing Safety Penalties for Mine Flaws

3/02/06 Urbina & Lehren, NYT, U.S. Is Reducing Safety Penalties for Mine Flaws

Agreement Is Reached for Students From Somalia

3/02/06 Glater, NYT, Agreement Is Reached for Students From Somalia

Justices Express Concern Over Aspects of Some Texas Redistricting

3/02/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Express Concern Over Aspects of Some Texas Redistricting

Alito's Note to Evangelist Is Called Just Thanks

3/02/06 Kirkpatrick, NYT, Alito's Note to Evangelist Is Called Just Thanks

U.S. Stockpiles Antiviral Drugs, but Democrats Critical of Pace

3/02/06 Harris, NYT, U.S. Stockpiles Antiviral Drugs, but Democrats Critical of Pace

Transcript shows governments underestimated Katrina

3/02/06 CNN, Transcript shows governments underestimated Katrina LIE LIE

U.S. Plan to Eliminate Survey of Needy Families Draws Fire

3/02/06 Aslam, OneWorld, U.S. Plan to Eliminate Survey of Needy Families Draws Fire

U.S. Enters New Nuclear Age as Bush Seeks Funds for New Generation of Nukes

3/02/06 DemocracyNow, U.S. Enters New Nuclear Age as Bush Seeks Funds for New Generation of Nukes

The Navajo Nation's Ongoing Battle Against Uranium Mining

3/02/06 DemocracyNow, The Navajo Nation's Ongoing Battle Against Uranium Mining

Israel leaves Gaza agriculture in crisis

3/02/06 Al Jazeera, Israel leaves Gaza agriculture in crisis

U.S. to boost arms sales to India

3/02/06 CNN, U.S. to boost arms sales to India

Senate Approves Patriot Act Renewal

3/02/06 AP, Senate Approves Patriot Act Renewal

Civilians Bearing Brunt of Iraq Violence

3/02/06 Reid, AP, Civilians Bearing Brunt of Iraq Violence

Kenya clamps down on media

3/02/06 Al Jazeera, Kenya clamps down on media

When the dollars stop making sense

3/02/06 Engler, Asia Times, When the dollars stop making sense

Civil war all but declared

3/02/06 Weinstein, Asia Times, Civil war all but declared

Heavens, Asia's going Christian

3/02/06 Vatikiotis, Asia Times, Heavens, Asia's going Christian

Psychiatric shortfall puts children 'at severe risk'

3/02/06 Frith, Independent, Psychiatric shortfall puts children 'at severe risk'

Cancer chemical found in soft drinks

3/02/06 Duff, Independent, Cancer chemical found in soft drinks

Rainbow nation: South Africa's bitter harvest

3/02/06 Corcoran, Independent, Rainbow nation: South Africa's bitter harvest

Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

3/02/06 Connor, Independent, Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

Drought forces use of water meters

3/02/06 Hickman, Independent, Drought forces use of water meters

Bird flu likely in US flocks soon: Health Secretary

3/02/06 Cowan, Reuters, Bird flu likely in US flocks soon: Health Secretary

Morgue pressed to stay quiet

3/02/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Morgue pressed to stay quiet

'Exotic' mortgages tempt more buyers

3/02/06 Burek, CSM, 'Exotic' mortgages tempt more buyers

White House spin reaches science research

3/02/06 Spotts, CSM, White House spin reaches science research

Evangelized foreign policy?

3/02/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Evangelized foreign policy?

U.S. Reviewing 2nd Dubai Firm

3/02/06 Weisman & Schmidt, Wa. Post, U.S. Reviewing 2nd Dubai Firm

Saudi Group Alleges Wiretapping by U.S.

3/02/06 Leonnig & Sheridan, Wa. Post, Saudi Group Alleges Wiretapping by U.S.

High Court Reviews Texas Redistricting

3/02/06 Lane, Wa. Post, High Court Reviews Texas Redistricting

Video Shows Bush Being Warned on Katrina

3/02/06 Hsu & Weeks, Wa. Post, Video Shows Bush Being Warned on Katrina

4 Dead, Dozens Wounded in Karachi Blast

3/02/06 Khan, AP, 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded in Karachi Blast

Europe Urged to Restrain Foreign Spies

3/02/06 Whitlock, Wa. Post, Europe Urged to Restrain Foreign Spies

How to Build a Nuclear Bomb

3/02/06 Linzer, Wa. Post, How to Build a Nuclear Bomb

March 3, 2006

Iran 11th-hour nuclear talks fail

3/03/06 BBC, Iran 11th-hour nuclear talks fail

Vehicles banned in Baghdad after night of violence

3/03/06 BBC, Vehicles banned in Baghdad after night of violence

The Catch

March/April 2006, MoJo, Robbins, The Catch

Bush Defends Outsourcing of Jobs During India Visit

3/03/06 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Defends Outsourcing of Jobs During India Visit

Archivist Urges U.S. to Reopen Classified Files

3/03/06 Shane, NYT, Archivist Urges U.S. to Reopen Classified Files

For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

3/03/06 Egan, NYT, For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

Recourse Grows Slim for Immigrants Who Fall Ill

3/03/06 Bernstein, NYT, Recourse Grows Slim for Immigrants Who Fall Ill

Senate Panel Rejects Ethics Office Plan

3/03/06 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Panel Rejects Ethics Office Plan

Report Warns Malnutrition Begins in Cradle

3/03/06 Dugger, NYT, Report Warns Malnutrition Begins in Cradle

Debating a Shipping Shortcut That Turned Against New Orleans

3/03/06 Schwartz, NYT, Debating a Shipping Shortcut That Turned Against New Orleans

Antarctic Ice Sheet Is Melting Rapidly

3/03/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Antarctic Ice Sheet Is Melting Rapidly

Katrina Video Refuels Debate Over Response

3/03/06 Baker & Hsu, Wa. Post, Katrina Video Refuels Debate Over Response Government Officials' Katrina Teleconference

Paper Said to Show NSA Spying Given to Post Reporter in 2004

3/03/06 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Paper Said to Show NSA Spying Given to Post Reporter in 2004

Pentagon Agency's Contracts Reviewed

3/03/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, Pentagon Agency's Contracts Reviewed

U.S. Cites Exception in Torture Ban

3/03/06 White & Leonnig, Wa. Post, U.S. Cites Exception in Torture Ban

Guantanamo man tells of 'torture'

3/03/06 BBC, Guantanamo man tells of 'torture'

Sydney trees poisoned for views

3/03/06 BBC, Sydney trees poisoned for views

'Bubble builds' in Russian market

3/03/06 BBC, 'Bubble builds' in Russian market

Africa could face more droughts

3/03/06 Pease, BBC, Africa could face more droughts

Oil keeps rising on supply fears

3/03/06 BBC, Oil keeps rising on supply fears

Antarctic project sparks concern

3/03/06 Al Jazeera, Antarctic project sparks concern

Dropout rates high, but fixes under way

3/03/06 Paulson, CSM, Dropout rates high, but fixes under way

Debate begins over tighter immigration

3/03/06 Chaddock, CSM, Debate begins over tighter immigration

Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

3/03/06 Purefoy, Independent, Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

New leadership crisis as Iraq descends into anarchy

3/03/06 Abdulzahra, Independent, New leadership crisis as Iraq descends into anarchy

P&O cleared as US launches fresh inquiry

3/03/06 Harrison, Independent, P&O cleared as US launches fresh inquiry

Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

3/02/06 Lobe, IPS, Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

Melting Antarctic raising sea levels

3/03/06 Connor, Independent, Melting Antarctic raising sea levels

Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

3/02/06 Paez, IPS, Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

Animal Activists Convicted in US of Inciting Terror

3/03/06 Kollewe & Frizell, Independent, Animal Activists Convicted in US of Inciting Terror

Senate Passes Legislation to Renew Patriot Act

3/03/06 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Passes Legislation to Renew Patriot Act

How the Patriot Act came in from the cold

3/03/06 Grier, CSM, How the Patriot Act came in from the cold

March 4, 2006

Gay Prevention Programs Harm Teens

3/04/06 Wides-Munoz, AP, Gay Prevention Programs Harm Teens

The march across Iran's 'red line'

3/04/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, The march across Iran's 'red line'

Education Department Bent Rules to Award Grants

3/04/06 Feller, CHB, Education Department Bent Rules to Award Grants

CIA Official Investigated for Cronyism

3/04/06 CHB, CIA Official Investigated for Cronyism

India Deal Makes US a Nuclear Proliferator

3/04/06 Devraj, IPS, India Deal Makes US a Nuclear Proliferator

Military Will Keep Planting Articles in Iraq

3/04/06 Mazzetti, LA Times, Military Will Keep Planting Articles in Iraq

New Studies Back Benefits of Organic Diet

3/04/06 Leahy, IPS, New Studies Back Benefits of Organic Diet

Cost of Tourism: Oops, We Helped Ruin the Planet

3/04/06 Barkham, Guardian, Cost of Tourism: Oops, We Helped Ruin the Planet

US Intervention in Venezuela

3/04/06 Benjamin, CommonDreams, US Intervention in Venezuela

Venezuela aims for biggest military reserve in Americas

3/04/06 Morsbach, Guardian, Venezuela aims for biggest military reserve in Americas

Pigeons could spark bird flu epidemic in UK

3/04/06 Connor, Independent, Pigeons could spark bird flu epidemic in UK

Hearing Set on Agencies' Withdrawal of Papers From Archives

3/04/06 Lee, Wa. Post, Hearing Set on Agencies' Withdrawal of Papers From Archives

Tycoon on a mission in a town with extra God

3/04/06 Usborne, Independent, Tycoon on a mission in a town with extra God

Halliburton Eyed for Dubai Ports Deal

3/04/06 Newsmax, Halliburton Eyed for Dubai Ports Deal

Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

3/04/06 Arie, London Telegraph, Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

Paranoia, Terrorism and Data Mining

3/04/06 Strategy Page, Paranoia, Terrorism and Data Mining

Freedom in Iraq: Websites off limits to troops

3/04/06 Raimondo, PrisonPlanet, Freedom in Iraq: Websites off limits to troops

At Least 14 People Killed Across Iraq

3/04/06 Zavis, Wa. Post, At Least 14 People Killed Across Iraq

Pentagon Releases Detainees' Names

3/04/06 White & Tate, Wa. Post, Pentagon Releases Detainees' Names

U.S. Plans to Modernize Nuclear Arsenal

3/04/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. Plans to Modernize Nuclear Arsenal

Pentagon reveals Guantanamo names

3/04/06 BBC, Pentagon reveals Guantanamo names

U.S. Plans to Modernize Nuclear Arsenal

3/04/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. Plans to Modernize Nuclear Arsenal

Zimbabwe 'running out of wheat'

3/04/06 BBC, Zimbabwe 'running out of wheat'

Pentagon reveals Guantanamo names

3/04/06 BBC, Pentagon reveals Guantanamo names

China's military budget jumps 14%

3/04/06 BBC, China's military budget jumps 14%

Fastest view of molecular motion

3/04/06 BBC, Fastest view of molecular motion

Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

3/04/06 BBC, Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

Out of Old Mines' Muck Rises New Reclamation Model for West

3/04/06 Johnson, NYT, Out of Old Mines' Muck Rises New Reclamation Model for West

New Drugs Hit the Market, but Promised Trials Go Undone

3/04/06 Harris, NYT, New Drugs Hit the Market, but Promised Trials Go Undone

March 5, 2006

As Crisis Brews, Iran Hits Bumps in Atomic Path

3/05/06 Broad & Sanger, NYT, As Crisis Brews, Iran Hits Bumps in Atomic Path

Bush Rules Out a Nuclear Deal With Pakistanis

3/05/06 Bumiller & Gall, NYT, Bush Rules Out a Nuclear Deal With Pakistanis

The Search for Illegal Immigrants Stops at the Workplace

3/05/06 Porter, NYT, The Search for Illegal Immigrants Stops at the Workplace

Virgin Islands Are at Center of Dispute on Tax Break

3/05/06 Strom, NYT, Virgin Islands Are at Center of Dispute on Tax Break

US rejects Iraq pullout reports

3/05/06 Al Jazeera, US rejects Iraq pullout reports

UN atomic agency to meet on Iran

3/05/06 Al Jazeera, UN atomic agency to meet on Iran

Murtha Calls Pentagon's Top General A Liar

3/05/06 CHB, Murtha Calls Pentagon's Top General A Liar

Federal Court Secrecy Up On Bush's Watch

3/05/06 Sniffen & Solomon, CHB, Federal Court Secrecy Up On Bush's Watch

Bush Wants Journalists Punished For Publishing Leaks

3/05/06 CHB, Bush Wants Journalists Punished For Publishing Leaks

'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

3/05/06 AFP, 'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

Iranian in US campus 'car attack'

3/05/06 BBC, Iranian in US campus 'car attack'

Himalayan melting risk surveyed

3/05/06 Singh, BBC, Himalayan melting risk surveyed

Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

3/05/06 Wiwa, Guardian, Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

Fairtrade: Shopping with a conscience

3/05/06 Independent, Fairtrade: Shopping with a conscience

Bush divides his allies in the war against terror

3/05/06 Huggler, Independent, Bush divides his allies in the war against terror

Ministers back 'terminator' GM crops

3/05/06 Lean, Independent, Ministers back 'terminator' GM crops

Winter holds its grip on Wales, Scotland and the North

3/05/06 Randall, Independent, Winter holds its grip on Wales, Scotland and the North

March 6, 2006

Tracing the Trail of Torture

3/06/06 Jamail, MoJo, Tracing the Trail of Torture

Huge Phone Deal Seeks to Thwart Smaller Rivals

3/06/06 Belson, NYT, Huge Phone Deal Seeks to Thwart Smaller Rivals

Iran Maintains Defiant Stance as Atomic Agency Takes Case

3/06/06 Fathi, NYT, Iran Maintains Defiant Stance as Atomic Agency Takes Case

Conservative Jews to Consider Ending a Ban on Same-Sex Unions and Gay Rabbis

3/06/06 Goodstein, NYT, Conservative Jews to Consider Ending a Ban on Same-Sex Unions and Gay Rabbis

Recent Spread of Bird Flu Confounds Experts

3/06/06 Rosenthal, NYT, Recent Spread of Bird Flu Confounds Experts

Levee Fixes Falling Short, Experts Warn

3/06/06 Warrick, Wa. Post, Levee Fixes Falling Short, Experts Warn

Bird Flu Fears and New Rules Rattle German Pet Lovers

3/06/06 Dougherty, NYT, Bird Flu Fears and New Rules Rattle German Pet Lovers

GSA to Trim Through Buyouts and Retirements

3/06/06 Barr, Wa. Post, GSA to Trim Through Buyouts and Retirements

Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

3/06/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

Global Warming Evidence Grows - UN Expert

3/06/06 Doyle, Reuters, Global Warming Evidence Grows - UN Expert

'14,000 Detained Without Trial in Iraq'

3/06/06 McDonough, Guardian, '14,000 Detained Without Trial in Iraq'

Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

3/06/06 Vick, Wa. Post, Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

3/06/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

Concerns Mount Over Higher Rates on Student Loans

3/06/06 Coile, SF Chron, Concerns Mount Over Higher Rates on Student Loans

U.S. Stuck with Few Options in Iraq

3/06/06 Polman, KnightRidder, U.S. Stuck with Few Options in Iraq

World in Peril, Chomsky Tells Overflow Crowd

3/06/06 Liberatore, Bingham Press, World in Peril, Chomsky Tells Overflow Crowd

Iran Shows Its Hand

3/06/06 Sheikh, IPS, Iran Shows Its Hand

CHINA:Back to the Land

3/06/06 Bezlova, IPS, CHINA:Back to the Land

US, Japan Disagree Over Military Realignment Agreement Issues

3/08/06 Herman, GlobalSecurity, US, Japan Disagree Over Military Realignment Agreement Issues

South Central Farmers' eviction stayed while they exercise their legal rights as tenants

3/06/06 FTW, South Central Farmers' eviction stayed while they exercise their legal rights as tenants

France to give Libya nuclear help

3/06/06 Al Jazeera, France to give Libya nuclear help

US envoy hints at strike to stop Iran

3/06/06 Borger, Guardian, US envoy hints at strike to stop Iran

Pakistani soldiers battle with tribal rebels as Bush visits

3/06/06 Walsh, Guardian, Pakistani soldiers battle with tribal rebels as Bush visits

Fraud predicted in Belarus elections

3/06/06 Usborne, Independent, Fraud predicted in Belarus elections

Guantanamo: Inmates' testimonies

3/06/06 Independent, Guantanamo: Inmates' testimonies

Israel and Hamas united on ditching road map

3/06/06 Silver, Independent, Israel and Hamas united on ditching road map

Chew Magna: Is this greenest village in Britain?

3/06/06 Cookson, Independent, Chew Magna: Is this greenest village in Britain?

Confusion over Pakistan clashes

3/06/06 BBC, Confusion over Pakistan clashes

On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

3/06/06 Bakhitari, Energy Bulletin, On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

March 7, 2006

Afghanistan: The Other War

3/07/06 Parenti, Nation, Afghanistan: The Other War

U.S. Takes Steps to Reduce Shiite Domination in Iraqi Military

3/07/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Takes Steps to Reduce Shiite Domination in Iraqi Military

A 'white coup' in Baghdad

3/07/06 MouBayed, Asia Times, A 'white coup' in Baghdad

South Dakota Bans Abortion, Setting Up a Battle

3/07/06 Davey, NYT, South Dakota Bans Abortion, Setting Up a Battle

Wal-Mart Enlists Bloggers in P.R. Campaign

3/07/06 Barbaro, NYT, Wal-Mart Enlists Bloggers in P.R. Campaign

Germans Set to Investigate Help to U.S. in Iraq Invasion

3/07/06 Bernstein, NYT, Germans Set to Investigate Help to U.S. in Iraq Invasion

Hamas Legislators Strip Palestinian President of Wider Powers

3/07/06 Myre, NYT, Hamas Legislators Strip Palestinian President of Wider Powers

Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

3/07/06 Chivers, NYT, Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

Whites to Be Minority in New York Area Soon, Data Show

3/07/06 Roberts, NYT, Whites to Be Minority in New York Area Soon, Data Show

For OPEC, New Talks on Output

3/07/06 Mouawad, NYT, For OPEC, New Talks on Output

Is Antitrust No Longer the Issue?

3/07/06 Labaton, NYT, Is Antitrust No Longer the Issue?

Still Evolving, Human Genes Tell New Story

3/07/06 Wade, NYT, Still Evolving, Human Genes Tell New Story

U.S. Wins Ruling Over Recruiting at Universities

3/07/06 Greenhouse, NYT, U.S. Wins Ruling Over Recruiting at Universities

Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

3/07/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

U.S. Firm Loses Appeal of P& O Sale

3/07/06 Wardell, AP, U.S. Firm Loses Appeal of P& O Sale

CarrAmerica To Be Bought By Blackstone

3/07/06 O'Hara, Wa. Post, CarrAmerica To Be Bought By Blackstone

New Model Predicts Severe Solar Activity

3/07/06 Reuters, Wa. Post, New Model Predicts Severe Solar Activity

Delay to Iraq parliament possible

3/07/06 BBC, Delay to Iraq parliament possible

Stopping the next extinction wave

3/07/06 Black, BBC, Stopping the next extinction wave

Bolivia to write new constitution

3/07/06 BBC, Bolivia to write new constitution

Vesuvius risks 'underestimated'

3/07/06 Pease, BBC, Vesuvius risks 'underestimated'

AT&T merger to claim 10,000 jobs

3/07/06 BBC, AT&T merger to claim 10,000 jobs

Child labour used in Brazilian mines that supply ICI paints

3/07/06 Goodwin, Independent, Child labour used in Brazilian mines that supply ICI paints

Unrest grows in rural China over land grabs

3/07/06 Coonan, Independent, Unrest grows in rural China over land grabs

Scientists in revolt against cuts that will undermine Britain's climate research

3/07/06 McCarthy, Independent, Scientists in revolt against cuts that will undermine Britain's climate research

Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

3/07/06 Harrison & McCarthy, Independent, Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

Telling the 'Approved' Story

3/07/06 Thompson, CHB, Telling the 'Approved' Story

March 8, 2006

Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

3/08/06 Daragahi, Toronto Star, Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

Bush's new best friends

3/08/06 Guardian, Bush's new best friends

Mary Tillman: 'The Administration Used Pat'

3/08/06 Scherer, Nation, Mary Tillman: 'The Administration Used Pat'

US envoy to Iraq: 'We have opened the Pandora's box'

3/08/06 Borger & MacAskill, Guardian, US envoy to Iraq: 'We have opened the Pandora's box'

World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

3/08/06 Campbell, Guardian, World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

3/08/06 Watkins, Guardian, We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

Minister says Guantanamo must close to save democracy

3/08/06 McSmith, Independent, Minister says Guantanamo must close to save democracy

Only one British female in four calls herself feminist

3/08/06 Akbar, Independent, Only one British female in four calls herself feminist

UN: Women denied representation, making war on poverty hard to win

3/08/06 Frith, Independent, UN: Women denied representation, making war on poverty hard to win

Iran bombing odds are 2:1 by 2007

3/08/06 Raw Story, Iran bombing odds are 2:1 by 2007

Annan outlines radical UN reforms

3/08/06 Price, BBC, Annan outlines radical UN reforms

G.O.P. Senators Say Accord is Set on Wiretapping

3/08/06 Kirkpatrick, NYT, G.O.P. Senators Say Accord is Set on Wiretapping

Elite Troops Get Expanded Role on Intelligence

3/08/06 Shanker & Shane, NYT, Elite Troops Get Expanded Role on Intelligence

Tough Hurdles for Companies in Move Back to New Orleans

3/08/06 Rivlin, NYT, Tough Hurdles for Companies in Move Back to New Orleans

DeLay Handily Defeats 3 Rivals in Texas G.O.P. Primary

3/08/06 Blumenthal, NYT, DeLay Handily Defeats 3 Rivals in Texas G.O.P. Primary

U.S. Businesses Are Lining Up Behind Dubai

3/08/06 Timmons & Wayne, NYT, U.S. Businesses Are Lining Up Behind Dubai

Cheney Warns of 'Consequences' for Iran on Nuclear Issue

3/08/05 Weisman, NYT, Cheney Warns of 'Consequences' for Iran on Nuclear Issue

Fight Looms on Lawmakers' Use of Corporate Jets

3/08/06 Stolberg, NYT, Fight Looms on Lawmakers' Use of Corporate Jets

Patriot Act Revisions Pass House, Sending Measure to President

3/08/06 Stolberg, NYT, Patriot Act Revisions Pass House, Sending Measure to President

C.I.A. Fights Effort by Libby's Lawyers for Bush Briefings

3/08/06 Johnston, NYT, C.I.A. Fights Effort by Libby's Lawyers for Bush Briefings

House Agrees To Vote On Ports

3/08/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, House Agrees To Vote On Ports

GM to Cut White-Collar Retirement Costs

3/08/06 Freeman & Crenshaw, Wa. Post, GM to Cut White-Collar Retirement Costs

Judge Suspends Montgomery Law On Penalties for Predatory Lending

3/08/06 Downey & Barr, Wa. Post, Judge Suspends Montgomery Law On Penalties for Predatory Lending

Illegal Workers' Presence Growing

3/08/06 Kalita, Wa. Post, Illegal Workers' Presence Growing

Warning Sounded About Levees

3/08/06 Warrick, Wa. Post, Warning Sounded About Levees

March 9, 2006

Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

3/09/06 UPI, Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

3/09/06 Rasmussen, Reuters, India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

Senior officers: we knew wrong man was shot

3/09/06 Dodd, Guardian, Senior officers: we knew wrong man was shot

US demands drastic action as Iran nuclear row escalates

3/09/06 Traynor, Guardian, US demands drastic action as Iran nuclear row escalates

New York Asks Help From Poor in Housing Crisis

3/09/06 Sctoo, NYT, New York Asks Help From Poor in Housing Crisis

Justice Dept. Report Cites F.B.I. Violations

3/09/06 Lichtblau, NYT, Justice Dept. Report Cites F.B.I. Violations

China Returns Sharp Retort to U.S. Report on Human Rights

3/09/06 Kahn, NYT, China Returns Sharp Retort to U.S. Report on Human Rights

Threats Rattle at Nuclear Meeting on Iran

3/09/06 Sciolino, NYT, Threats Rattle at Nuclear Meeting on Iran

Fastow Testifies Lay Knew of Enron's Problems

3/09/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, Fastow Testifies Lay Knew of Enron's Problems

G.O.P. Plan Would Allow Spying Without Warrants

3/09/06 Shane & Kirkpatrick, NYT, G.O.P. Plan Would Allow Spying Without Warrants

Abramoff Says Top Republicans Were Allies

3/09/06 Reuters, Abramoff Says Top Republicans Were Allies

Negative Perception Of Islam Increasing

3/09/06 Dean & Fears, Wa. Post, Negative Perception Of Islam Increasing

Official Says Shiite Party Suppressed Body Count

3/09/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Official Says Shiite Party Suppressed Body Count

Drive to Shred Documents Puts Kids and Pets at Risk

3/09/06 Mayer, Wa. Post, Drive to Shred Documents Puts Kids and Pets at Risk

House Votes to Dump State Food Safety Laws

3/09/06 Coile, SF Chron, House Votes to Dump State Food Safety Laws

Nuclear Waste: Bury It and Forget?

3/09/06 Lovell, Reuters, Nuclear Waste: Bury It and Forget?

Illegal Workers: the Con's Secret Weapon

3/09/06 Hartmann, CommonDreams, Illegal Workers: the Con's Secret Weapon

US men fight child support laws

3/09/06 BBC, US men fight child support laws

Iran 'poses major US challenge'

3/09/06 BBC, Iran 'poses major US challenge'

Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

3/09/06 BBC, Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

At Pentagon: a new vision, but old budget

3/09/06 Sappenfeld, CSM, At Pentagon: a new vision, but old budget

State department highlights its own human rights failings

3/09/06 Cornwell, Independent, State department highlights its own human rights failings

Shell unveils carbon burial plan for North Sea

3/09/06 Harrison, Independent, Shell unveils carbon burial plan for North Sea

Former Justice Department Lawyer says Bush's Domestic Spying Is Illegal

3/09/06 Yost, CHB, Former Justice Department Lawyer says Bush's Domestic Spying Is Illegal

Americans Fear Government Is Too Secretive

3/09/06 Hargrove & Stephens, CHB, Americans Fear Government Is Too Secretive

CHINA: Uneasy Over US Nuclear Policies in Iran and India

3/09/06 Bezlova, IPS, CHINA: Uneasy Over US Nuclear Policies in Iran and India

MEDIA-MEXICO: A Larger Piece of the Pie, for the Few

3/09/06 Cevallos, IPS, MEDIA-MEXICO: A Larger Piece of the Pie, for the Few

TRADE: Time for the Collective 'Strip-Tease'

3/09/06 Suri, IPS, TRADE: Time for the Collective 'Strip-Tease'

MALAYSIA: Vigilante Attack on Indian Workers Under Probe

3/09/06 Kuppusamy, IPS, MALAYSIA: Vigilante Attack on Indian Workers Under Probe

U.S. opens two fronts in an effort to 'defeat' Iran

3/09/06 Stockman, IHT, U.S. opens two fronts in an effort to 'defeat' Iran

March 10, 2006

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

3/10/06 Talvi, ITT, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

ELECTIONS-COLOMBIA: Paramilitaries Aggressively Campaign for Votes

3/10/06 Vieira, IPS, ELECTIONS-COLOMBIA: Paramilitaries Aggressively Campaign for Votes

Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

3/10/06 Norris, IHT, Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

Census Report Foresees No Crisis Over Aging Generation's Health

3/10/06 Rick Lyman, NYT, Census Report Foresees No Crisis Over Aging Generation's Health

Justice O'Connor Decries Republican Attacks on Courts

3/10/06 O'Connor, ICH, Justice O'Connor Decries Republican Attacks on Courts

Iran's turn for a 'coalition of the willing'

3/10/06 Afrari, Asia Times, Iran's turn for a 'coalition of the willing'

Why Iran's oil bourse can't break the buck

3/10/06 Engdahl, Asia Times, Why Iran's oil bourse can't break the buck

Marlboro Country's borderline with China

3/10/06 Young, AsiaTimes, Marlboro Country's borderline with China

Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

3/10/06 Asia Times, Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

3/10/06 Bordonaro, Asia Times, Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

The Lazarus Effect: rodent 'missing' for 11 million years is discovered in Laos

3/10/06 Connor, Independent, The Lazarus Effect: rodent 'missing' for 11 million years is discovered in Laos

Venezuela slams US rights claim

3/10/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela slams US rights claim

Changing a continent: Africa: Promises, pain and progress

3/10/06 Vallely, Independent, Changing a continent: Africa: Promises, pain and progress

Stop force-feeding inmates, doctors tell US

3/10/06 Norris, Independent, Stop force-feeding inmates, doctors tell US

Judgement day looms for 100,000 badgers facing cull

3/10/06 Brown, Independent, Judgement day looms for 100,000 badgers facing cull

China's boom is killing sea that gives it life, warn scientists

3/10/06 Coonan, Independent, China's boom is killing sea that gives it life, warn scientists

Bering Sea is warming, and wildlife is at risk

3/10/06 Connor, Independent, Bering Sea is warming, and wildlife is at risk

Trade Deficit Reaches Another High

3/10/06 Crutsinger, Wa. Post, Trade Deficit Reaches Another High

Contractor Bilked U.S. on Iraq Work, Federal Jury Rules

3/10/06 Babcock, Wa. Post, Contractor Bilked U.S. on Iraq Work, Federal Jury Rules

Panel Drops Tax Breaks From Bush's Budget

3/10/06 AP, Panel Drops Tax Breaks From Bush's Budget

Water policy 'fails world's poor'

3/10/06 Kinver, BBC, Water policy 'fails world's poor'

In Phoenix, Even Cactuses Wilt in Clutches of Record Drought

3/10/06 Wilson, NYT, In Phoenix, Even Cactuses Wilt in Clutches of Record Drought

U.S. Squeezes North Korea's Money Flow

3/10/06 Brinkley, NYT, U.S. Squeezes North Korea's Money Flow

Federal Plan for Changes in Child Care Draws Protest

3/10/06 Eckholm, NYT, Federal Plan for Changes in Child Care Draws Protest

Bush Urges More Money for Religious Charities

3/10/06 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Urges More Money for Religious Charities

March 11, 2006

US religious charities win $2.15bn in state grants

3/11/06 Goldenberg, Gausrdian, US religious charities win $2.15bn in state grants

Push to Tighten Lobbying Rules Loses Strength

3/11/06 Stolberg, NYT, Push to Tighten Lobbying Rules Loses Strength

Gentrification Changing Face of New Atlanta

3/11/06 Dewan, NYT, Gentrification Changing Face of New Atlanta

Palestinian Authority Faces Budget Crisis, Official Says

3/11/06 Erlanger, NYT, Palestinian Authority Faces Budget Crisis, Official Says

U.S. Says Employers Added 243,000 Jobs in February

3/11/06 Porter & Bajaj, NYT, U.S. Says Employers Added 243,000 Jobs in February

Endurance of Corruption Shakes Guatemala Anew

3/11/06 Aizenman, Wa. Post, Endurance of Corruption Shakes Guatemala Anew

Former Top Bush Aide Accused of Md. Thefts

3/11/06 Londono, Wa. Post, Former Top Bush Aide Accused of Md. Thefts

Chesapeake's Rockfish Overrun by Disease

3/11/06 Williamson, Wa. Post, Chesapeake's Rockfish Overrun by Disease

A Different Sticker Shock

3/11/06 ElBoghdady, Wa. Post, A Different Sticker Shock

Port Deal's Political Fallout Not Over

3/11/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Port Deal's Political Fallout Not Over

U.S. Presses China and Russia for U.N. Council Action on Iran

3/11/06 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.S. Presses China and Russia for U.N. Council Action on Iran

Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

3/11/06 Faiola, Wa. Post, Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

Alaska hit by 'massive' oil spill

3/11/06 BBC, Alaska hit by 'massive' oil spill

Colombian paramilitaries disarm

3/11/06 BBC, Colombian paramilitaries disarm

US, UAE defer free trade talks

3/11/06 Al Jazeera, US, UAE defer free trade talks

Paramilitaries still sway Colombian votes

3/11/06 Brodzinsky, CSM, Paramilitaries still sway Colombian votes

How Islamic inventors changed the world

3/11/06 Vallely, Independent, How Islamic inventors changed the world

IRAQ'S SOVEREIGNTY VACUUM PART 1: A government with no military, no territory

3/11/06 Schwartz, Asia Times, IRAQ'S SOVEREIGNTY VACUUM PART 1: A government with no military, no territory

Japan signals end of world's cheap money era

3/11/06 Masaki, Asia Times, Japan signals end of world's cheap money era

British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

3/11/06 Guardian, British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

Bid to Give Bush the Boot

3/11/06 Harper, Toronto Star, Bid to Give Bush the Boot

U.S. Found in Violation of Native Americans' Rights, Anti-Racism Treaty

3/11/06 Rizvi, OneWolrd, U.S. Found in Violation of Native Americans' Rights, Anti-Racism Treaty

Former White House Aide Is Arrested on Theft Charges

3/11/06 Files & Pear, NYT, Former White House Aide Is Arrested on Theft Charges

Israelis Were Warned on Illegality of Settlements in 1967 Memo

3/11/06 Macintyre, Independent, Israelis Were Warned on Illegality of Settlements in 1967 Memo

China frets over nuclear 'double standard'

3/11/06 Bezlova, Asia Times, China frets over nuclear 'double standard'

March 12, 2006

Leaking Bubble

3/12/06 Henwood, Nation, Leaking Bubble

A Sharp Debate Erupts in China Over Ideologies

3/12/06 Kahn, NYT, A Sharp Debate Erupts in China Over Ideologies

Even as U.S. Invaded, Hussein Saw Iraqi Unrest as Top Threat

3/12/06 Gordon & Trainor, NYT, Even as U.S. Invaded, Hussein Saw Iraqi Unrest as Top Threat

A Cancer Drug's Big Price Rise Is Cause for Concern

3/12/06 Bereson, NYT, A Cancer Drug's Big Price Rise Is Cause for Concern

McCain Tests New Road to Nomination

3/12/06 Balz, Wa. Post, McCain Tests New Road to Nomination

China Risks Environmental Collapse, State Official Warns

3/12/06 AP, China Risks Environmental Collapse, State Official Warns

Army Guard Refilling Its Ranks

3/12/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Army Guard Refilling Its Ranks

Tornadoes Kill Two in Southern Missouri

3/12/06 Salter, Wa. Post, Tornadoes Kill Two in Southern Missouri

In Mississippi, Katrina Yields Bitter Harvest

3/12/06 Hsa, Wa. Post, In Mississippi, Katrina Yields Bitter Harvest

Milosevic suicide claims scorned

3/12/06 BBC, Milosevic suicide claims scorned

Worst outcome for Milosevic tribunal

3/12/06 Silverman, BBC, Worst outcome for Milosevic tribunal

Why They Really Think They Must Defeat Iran

3/12/06 Leupp, CounterPunch, Why They Really Think They Must Defeat Iran

The Genius and Courage of Octavia Butler

3/12/06 Scott, CounterPunch, The Genius and Courage of Octavia Butler

Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

3/12/06 Smith, Independent, Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

Death of the world's rivers

3/12/06 Lean, Independent, Death of the world's rivers

Rivers: a drying shame

3/12/06 Lean, Independent, Rivers: a drying shame

Norton's Legacy not something to be proud of

3/12/06 Talhelm, CHB, Norton's Legacy not something to be proud of

Cultural differences: A DNA link?

3/12/06 Wade, IHT, Cultural differences: A DNA link?

U.S. generals divided as war began

3/12/06 Gordon & Trainor, IHT, U.S. generals divided as war began

Inequality for Gypsies

3/12/06 IHT, Inequality for Gypsies

Judges told: slash jail terms for rapists

3/12/06 Doward & Hinsliff, Observer, Judges told: slash jail terms for rapists

Hosepipe ban as UK water crisis deepens

3/12/06 Jowitt, Observer, Hosepipe ban as UK water crisis deepens

Elderly suffer most abuse in their homes

3/12/06 Revoll, Observer, Elderly suffer most abuse in their homes

Feingold to Call for Rare Presidential Censure

3/12/06 CNN, Feingold to Call for Rare Presidential Censure

Donald Rumsfeld Makes $5 Million Killing on Bird Flu Drug

3/12/06 Lean & Owen, Independent, Donald Rumsfeld Makes $5 Million Killing on Bird Flu Drug

Pollution Soaring to Crisis Levels in Arctic

3/12/06 McKie, Observer, Pollution Soaring to Crisis Levels in Arctic

Internet blows CIA agents' cover

3/12/06 BBC, Internet blows CIA agents' cover

Japanese city 'rejects US base'

3/12/06 BBC, Japanese city 'rejects US base'

March 13, 2006

Former Top Judge Says US Risks Edging Near to Dictatorship

3/13/06 Borger, Guardian, Former Top Judge Says US Risks Edging Near to Dictatorship

Human Rights School Has Unusual Mission

3/13/06 Verkaik, AP, Human Rights School Has Unusual Mission

Student Debts, Stunted Lives

3/13/06 Von Hoffman, Nation, Student Debts, Stunted Lives

The Campaign to Pacify Sunni Iraq

3/13/06 Schwartz, MoJo, The Campaign to Pacify Sunni Iraq

Brazil Still Has Doubts on Labelling of Transgenic Products

3/13/06 Belmonte, IPS, Brazil Still Has Doubts on Labelling of Transgenic Products

The Gulf Rush

3/13/06 Cooper, ITT, The Gulf Rush

500 Richest Corporations

3/13/06 Fortune, The Richest 500 U.S. Corporations The Global 500

Scores killed in Baghdad car bombings

3/13/06 Al Jazeera, Scores killed in Baghdad car bombings

Kuwait invests in south Sudan

3/13/06 Al Jazeera, Kuwait invests in south Sudan

Iran loses Russian backing after rejecting nuclear deal

3/13/06 Penketh, Independent, Iran loses Russian backing after rejecting nuclear deal

Spring put on hold as snowstorms strike again

3/13/06 McCormack, Independent, Spring put on hold as snowstorms strike again

Top 10 firms profiting from Iraq

3/13/06 Independent, Top 10 (UK) firms profiting from Iraq

Britain's first new-build cohousing scheme

3/13/06 Pearson, Independent, Britain's first new-build cohousing scheme

Return of the tight job market

3/13/06 Scherer, CSM, Return of the tight job market

How to beat the Midas curse

3/13/06 Gardner, CSM, How to beat the Midas curse

Divide is too deep for immigration reform

3/13/06 Francis, CSM, Divide is too deep for immigration reform

Hurricanes Past and Future Speed Hiring by FEMA

3/13/06 Barr, Wa. Post, Hurricanes Past and Future Speed Hiring by FEMA

March 14, 2006

Pentagon Eyeing Weapons in Space

3/14/06 Bender, Boston Globe, Pentagon Eyeing Weapons in Space

U.S. Military Plans to Make Insect Cyborgs

3/14/06 Watterman, UPI, U.S. Military Plans to Make Insect Cyborgs

Israeli troops storm Palestinian prison

3/14/06 Sturke, Guardian, Israeli troops storm Palestinian prison

Nanotechnology restores hamsters' sight

3/14/06 Sample, Guardian, Nanotechnology restores hamsters' sight

Judge Calls Halt to Penalty Phase of Terror Trial

3/14/06 Lewis, NYT, Judge Calls Halt to Penalty Phase of Terror Trial

Expert Suggests Milosevic Died in a Drug Ploy

3/14/06 Simons, NYT, Expert Suggests Milosevic Died in a Drug Ploy

Rice Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Ties to Indonesia

3/14/06 Weisman, NYT, Rice Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Ties to Indonesia

Showdown at U.N.? Iran Seems Calm

3/14/06 Sciolino, NYT, Showdown at U.N.? Iran Seems Calm

Mad Cow Disease Is Confirmed in Alabama

3/14/06 McNeil, NYT, Mad Cow Disease Is Confirmed in Alabama

Storm-Wracked Parish Considers Hired Guns

3/14/06 Merle, Wa. Post, Storm-Wracked Parish Considers Hired Guns

Feingold Pushes to Censure President

3/14/06 Babington, Wa. Post, Feingold Pushes to Censure President

Tornadoes Leave 10 Dead In Midwest

3/14/06 AP, Tornadoes Leave 10 Dead In Midwest

Brazil army ends Rio occupation

3/14/06 Gibb, BBC, Brazil army ends Rio occupation

Ecuador-Colombia tension growing

3/14/06 BBC, Ecuador-Colombia tension growing

Is rising US public debt sustainable?

3/14/06 Trumbull, CSM, Is rising US public debt sustainable?

An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

3/14/06 Paulson, CSM, An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

Rio's poor 'terrorised' as police use 'big skull tanks' to storm slums

3/14/06 Goodwin, Independnet, Rio's poor 'terrorised' as police use 'big skull tanks' to storm slums

Pakistanis accused of aiding Taliban with missile parts

3/14/06 Sengupta, Independent, Pakistanis accused of aiding Taliban with missile parts

Climate change 'irreversible' as Arctic sea ice fails to re-form

3/14/06 Connor, Independent, Climate change 'irreversible' as Arctic sea ice fails to re-form or here

Burst oil pipeline causes 'catastrophe' in Alaska

3/14/06 Gumbel, Independent, Burst oil pipeline causes 'catastrophe' in Alaska

Study links Ambien use to unconscious food forays

3/14/06 Saul, NYT, Study links Ambien use to unconscious food forays

Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

3/14/06 Macalister, Guardian, Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

Move to give women carers fair pension deal

3/14/06 Wintour, Observer, Move to give women carers fair pension deal

Khamenei: N-programme irreversible

3/14/06 Al Jazeera, Khamenei: N-programme irreversible

A new 'cold war'?

3/14/06 Regan, CSM, A new 'cold war'?

March 15, 2006

Rice Praises Indonesia As Model of 'Tolerance'

3/15/06 Nakashima, NYT, Rice Praises Indonesia As Model of 'Tolerance'

Use of Implanted Patient-Data Chips Stirs Debate on Medicine vs. Privacy

3/15/06 Stein, Wa. Post, Use of Implanted Patient-Data Chips Stirs Debate on Medicine vs. Privacy

Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

3/15/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

China could overtake US's India trade

3/15/06 Thakurta, Asia Times, China could overtake US's India trade

States Calculate Global Warming Pricetag

3/15/06 Lobe, IPS, States Calculate Global Warming Pricetag

FBI Documents Raise New Questions about Extent of Surveillance

3/15/06 Landay, KnightRidder, FBI Documents Raise New Questions about Extent of Surveillance

U.S. Military Airstrikes Significantly Increased in Iraq

3/15/06 Lassater, KnightRidder, U.S. Military Airstrikes Significantly Increased in Iraq

Dubai Firm Accused of Breaking Pledge to Divest Itself of U.S. Port Operations

3/15/06 Hemlock, Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dubai Firm Accused of Breaking Pledge to Divest Itself of U.S. Port Operations

Grappling With Climate Change

3/15/06 ANdersenb, Wired, Grappling With Climate Change

Arab stock markets hit by losses

3/15/06 Al Jazeera, Arab stock markets hit by losses

Scientists discover new Afghan oil

3/15/06 Al Jazeera, Scientists discover new Afghan oil

Britain accused after day of chaos and kidnaps in Gaza

3/15/06 McGreal, Guardian, Britain accused after day of chaos and kidnaps in Gaza

Six men in intensive care after drug trial goes wrong

3/15/06 Boseley, Guardian, Six men in intensive care after drug trial goes wrong

Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

3/15/05 Macalister & Gow, Guardian, Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

3/15/06 Thornton, Independent, UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

Third mad cow case in US raises questions about testing

3/15/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Third mad cow case in US raises questions about testing

Totem returned to Canadian tribe

3/15/06 BBC, Totem returned to Canadian tribe

Top US evangelist targets Islam

3/15/06 BBC, Top US evangelist targets Islam

Powerful Voices Within Tehran Criticize Iran's Nuclear Policy

3/15/06 Slackman, NYT, Powerful Voices Within Tehran Criticize Iran's Nuclear Policy

Many Utilities Collect for Taxes They Never Pay

3/15/06 Johnston, NYT, Many Utilities Collect for Taxes They Never Pay

Reservoir Dam Bursts in Hawaii; One Is Killed and 7 Are Missing

3/15/05 Magin, NYT, Reservoir Dam Bursts in Hawaii; One Is Killed and 7 Are Missing

Forecast on Shrunken New Orleans

3/15/06 AP, Forecast on Shrunken New Orleans

March 16, 2006

Congress Raises Ceiling for Borrowing

3/16/06 Bloomberg, Congress Raises Debt Cap, Fourth Increase Under Bush

North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

3/16/06 Economist, North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

3/16/06 Flynn, FXStreet, The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

Bird flu confirmed in Afghanistan

3/16/06 BBC, Bird flu confirmed in Afghanistan

Abu Ghraib dog use 'lacked rules'

3/16/06 BBC, Abu Ghraib dog use 'lacked rules'

Violence flares at French rallies

3/16/0 BBC, Violence flares at French rallies

US and Iran ready for Iraq talks

3/16/06 BBC, US and Iran ready for Iraq talks

US backs first-strike attack plan

3/16/06 BBC, US backs first-strike attack plan

US launches major Iraq air attack

3/16/06 BBC, US launches major Iraq air attack

U.N. Creates New Watchdog Over U.S. Opposition

3/16/06 Deen, IPS, U.N. Creates New Watchdog Over U.S. Opposition

Poorest Nations Hit Hardest by WTO Agenda, Study Finds

3/16/06 Mekay, IPS, Poorest Nations Hit Hardest by WTO Agenda, Study Finds

World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

3/16/06 Stevenson, AP, World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

Waistline, not body mass index, is best guide to good health

3/16/06 Laurence, Independent, Waistline, not body mass index, is best guide to good health

Now men have a body-image problem

3/16/06 Akbar, Independent, Now men have a body-image problem

The Commonwealth: Who's in the club?

3/16/06 Independent, The Commonwealth: Who's in the club?

MI5, Camp Delta, and the story that shames Britain

3/16/06 Mickum, Independent, MI5, Camp Delta, and the story that shames Britain

Whistle-Blower Shifts Focus of Enron Trial

3/16/06 Johnson, Whistle-Blower Shifts Focus of Enron Trial

Belarus KGB warns protesters on eve of election

3/16/06 Makhovsky, Wa. Post, Belarus KGB warns protesters on eve of election

March 17, 2006

Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

3/17/06 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

U.S. War Spending to Rise 44% to $9.8 Bn a Month, Report Says

3/17/06 Bliss, Bloomberg, U.S. War Spending to Rise 44% to $9.8 Bn a Month, Report Says

Emissions Scheme Improves Profits, Not Air

3/17/06 Godoy, IPS, Emissions Scheme Improves Profits, Not Air

17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

3/17/06 Stevenson, AP, 17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

Warmer Seas Creating Stronger Hurricane, Study Confirms

3/17/06 Than, Space.com, Warmer Seas Creating Stronger Hurricane, Study Confirms

Bush Plan to Sell off U.S. National Forests under Attack by Former Officials

3/17/06 Than, Canadian Press, Bush Plan to Sell off U.S. National Forests under Attack by Former Officials

Unity proves paper thin

317/06 Guardian, Unity proves paper thin

Iraqi politician: 'US raid untimely'

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, Iraqi politician: 'US raid untimely'

Pakistan attacks US-India nuclear pact

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, Pakistan attacks US-India nuclear pact

10,000 protest at water summit

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, 10,000 protest at water summit

Republicans say Bush's arrogance is his downfall

3/17/06 Thompson, CHB, Republicans say Bush's arrogance is his downfall

Military sexual assault reports up 40 percent

3/17/06 Baldour, CHB, Military sexual assault reports up 40 percent

US launches biggest Iraq air assault since 2003

3/17/06 Whitaker & Goldenberg, Guardian, US launches biggest Iraq air assault since 2003

Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

3/17/06 Crilly, Independent, Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

Bush threatens force to end Iran's nuclear threat

3/17/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush threatens force to end Iran's nuclear threat

Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

3/17/06 Independent, Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

3/17/06 Coonan, Independent, The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

Rice: Iraq transition to stable government two years away

3/17/06 Regan, CSM, Rice: Iraq transition to stable government two years away

In US security plan, more realism

3/17/06 Feldmann & Sappenfeld, CSM, In US security plan, more realism

Kempthorne Picked for Interior

3/17/06 Baker & Eilperin, Wa. Post, Kempthorne Picked for Interior

US evangelicals warn Republicans

3/17/06 Coomarasamy, BBC, US evangelicals warn Republicans

Iraqi Sunnis Denounce Plan for Talks Between U.S. and Iran

3/17/06 Slackman & Sanger, NYT, Iraqi Sunnis Denounce Plan for Talks Between U.S. and Iran

U.S. Military Continues Sweep for Insurgent Bases in Iraq

3/17/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Military Continues Sweep for Insurgent Bases in Iraq

US evangelicals warn Republicans

3/17/06 Coomarasamy, BBC, US evangelicals warn Republicans

Kurds Destroy Shrine in Rage at Leadership

3/17/06 Worth, NYT, Kurds Destroy Shrine in Rage at Leadership

Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

3/17/06 AP, Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

Many in Congress Want to Change Nuclear Deal With India

3/17/06 Brinkley, NYT, Many in Congress Want to Change Nuclear Deal With India

Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

3/17/06 QCK.com, Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

March 18, 2006

US military eyes coal as fuel source

3/18/06 Al Jazeera, US military eyes coal as fuel source

Pentagon Hired Contractor to Advise on Collecting Information on Churches, Mosques, Other US Sites

3/18/06 Landay, KnightRidder, Pentagon Hired Contractor to Advise on Collecting Information on Churches, Mosques, Other US Sites

Chen supporters rally against China

3/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chen supporters rally against China

A nation adrift

3/18/06 Parker, CHB, A nation adrift

FEMA wants to recover money it wasted

3/18/06 CHB, FEMA wants to recover money it wasted

Chernobyl: the legacy

3/18/06 Woodcock, Independent, Chernobyl: the legacy

Looser Emission Rules Rejected

3/18/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Looser Emission Rules Rejected

Sex Cases Rarely Go to Trial at Academy

3/18/06 Rivera, Wa. Post, Sex Cases Rarely Go to Trial at Academy

Foreign Firms a Mainstay Of Pentagon Contracting

3/18/06 McCarthy, Wa. Post, Foreign Firms a Mainstay Of Pentagon Contracting

U.S. May Consider New Belarus Sanctions

3/18/06 Baker, Wa. Post, U.S. May Consider New Belarus Sanctions

Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

3/18/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

Taking the sting out of the Samarra swarm

3/18/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Taking the sting out of the Samarra swarm

March 19, 2006

Few join anti-war protests in US

3/19/06 Al Jazeera, Few join anti-war protests in US

France's global warning

3/19/06 Smith, Guardian, France's global warning

Artificial muscles for superhuman soldiers

3/19/06 Revill, Observer, Artificial muscles for superhuman soldiers

Thousands 'are at risk of vCJD from blood donations'

3/19/06 Carrell, Independent, Thousands 'are at risk of vCJD from blood donations'

Many are turning to plastic surgery to avoid age discrimination at work

3/19/06 Mackay, Independent, Many are turning to plastic surgery to avoid age discrimination at work

Iraq occupation: Three years on and still they're lying to us

3/19/06 Independent, Iraq occupation: Three years on and still they're lying to us

Soldiers going Awol have trebled since the invasion of Iraq

3/19/06 Carrell, Independent, Soldiers going Awol have trebled since the invasion of Iraq

Royal Navy sonar blamed for deaths of four whales

3/19/06 Owen & Lean, Independent, Royal Navy sonar blamed for deaths of four whales

'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

3/19/06 Webb, Independent, 'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

UK at risk as world heats up

3/19/06 Lean, Independnet, UK at risk as world heats up

Anti-War Rallies Mark Iraq Anniversary

3/19/06 Burkhardt, Wa. Post, Anti-War Rallies Mark Iraq Anniversary

Lobbyists Foresee Business As Usual

3/19/06 Bimbaum, Wa. Post, Lobbyists Foresee Business As Usual

Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran

3/19/06 Kessler, Wa. Post, Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran

Prescription For an Obsession?

3/19/06 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Prescription For an Obsession?

Turning a Kid Into a 'Child'

3/19/06 Crenshaw, Wa. Post, Turning a Kid Into a 'Child'

Where Did All the Children Go?

3/19/06 Pomfret, Wa. Post, Where Did All the Children Go?

Left to Rot in Gaza

3/19/06 Wilson, Wa. Post, Left to Rot in Gaza

Iraq in civil war, says former PM

3/19/06 BBC, Iraq in civil war, says former PM

Earth could seed Titan with life

3/19/06 Rincon, BBC, Earth could seed Titan with life

Major Changes Raise Concerns on Pension Bill

3/19/06 Walsh, NYT, Major Changes Raise Concerns on Pension Bill

Before and After Abu Ghraib, a U.S. Unit Abused Detainees

3/19/06 Schmidt & Marshall, NYT, Before and After Abu Ghraib, a U.S. Unit Abused Detainees ... Inside Camp Nama - Graphic

Why Do So Few Women Reach the Top of Big Law Firms?

3/19/06 O'Brien, NYT, Why Do So Few Women Reach the Top of Big Law Firms?

Before Its Time, the Death of a Newspaper Chain

3/19/06 Siklos, NYT, Before Its Time, the Death of a Newspaper Chain

Unwed Fathers Fight for Babies Placed for Adoption by Mothers

3/19/06 Lewin, NYT, Unwed Fathers Fight for Babies Placed for Adoption by Mothers

Nonprofit Hospitals Face Scrutiny Over Practices

3/19/06 Pear, NYT, Nonprofit Hospitals Face Scrutiny Over Practices

Demonstrations Mark Third Anniversary of Iraq Invasion

3/19/06 Confessore, NYT, Demonstrations Mark Third Anniversary of Iraq Invasion

March 20, 2006

Plight Deepens for Black Men, Studies Warn

3/20/06 Eckholm, NYT, Plight Deepens for Black Men, Studies Warn

Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

3/20/06 Schoder, KnightRidder, Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

Chilling Proof That Glacier Meltdown is Getting Faster

3/20/06 Connor, Independent, Chilling Proof That Glacier Meltdown is Getting Faster

March 21, 2006

US courts Australia on India deal

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, US courts Australia on India deal

Russia blocks UN nuclear ban on Iran

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Russia blocks UN nuclear ban on Iran

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

FBI bosses ignored warnings

3/21/06 Gordon, McClatchey, FBI bosses ignored warnings

Archbishop: stop teaching creationism

3/21/06 Bates, Guardian, Archbishop: stop teaching creationism

Bolivian President takes 'coca is not cocaine' plea to UN

3/21/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivian President takes 'coca is not cocaine' plea to UN

Japan's rich buy organs from executed Chinese prisoners

3/21/06 Coonan & McNeill, Independent, Japan's rich buy organs from executed Chinese prisoners

Cyclone sweeps into Queensland and destroys crops for miles around

3/21/06 Taylor, Independent, Cyclone sweeps into Queensland and destroys crops for miles around

Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

3/21/06 Doyle, Independent, Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

Water firms seek new curbs on use

3/21/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water firms seek new curbs on use

Homeowners stretched perilously

3/21/06 Llana, CSM, Homeowners stretched perilously

Conservationists Vie To Buy Forest Habitat

3/21/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Conservationists Vie To Buy Forest Habitat

Mood Machine

3/21/06 Boodman, Wa. Post, Mood Machine

Geico's Risk Criteria Challenged

3/21/06 Crenshaw & Mayer, Wa. Post, Geico's Risk Criteria Challenged

Further Rate Hikes by Fed Uncertain, Bernanke Says

3/21/06 Henderson, Wa. Post, Further Rate Hikes by Fed Uncertain, Bernanke Says

New Orleans Mayor Backs Building Plan

3/21/06 AP, New Orleans Mayor Backs Building Plan

China, Russia ink major gas deal

3/21/06 BBC, China, Russia ink major gas deal

US senators press China on yuan

3/21/06 BBC, US senators press China on yuan

Life's diversity 'being depleted'

3/21/06 Hirsch, BBC, Life's diversity 'being depleted'

New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance

3/21/06 Worth, NYT, New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance

More Western Drought, but With a Twist

3/21/06 Johnson, NYT, More Western Drought, but With a Twist

Justices Weigh In on Use of Tapes and Transcripts

3/21/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Weigh In on Use of Tapes and Transcripts

Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

3/21/06 Sharpless, Baltimore SUn, Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

Death Raises Concern at Police Tactics

3/21/06 Davis, BBC, Death Raises Concern at Police Tactics

Iraqi Diplomat Gave U.S. Prewar WMD Details

3/21/06 Rosten & Myers, MSNBC, Iraqi Diplomat Gave U.S. Prewar WMD Details

Supreme Court to Rule on Patent for Your Thoughts

3/21/06 Burkeman, Guardian, Supreme Court to Rule on Patent for Your Thoughts

Russia, China discuss energy needs

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Russia, China discuss energy needs

Study alleges US sets aside own security interest for Israel's

3/21/06 Ewgan, CSM, Study alleges US sets aside own security interest for Israel's

March 22, 2006

Bush just can't stop lying

3/22/06 Thompson, CHB, Bush just can't stop lying

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: next Dubai ports deal?

3/22/06 Bright, CSM, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: next Dubai ports deal?

How to beat US trade barriers

3/22/06 Guerin, Asia Times, How to beat US trade barriers

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

3/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

North Korea Says US Does Not Have Monopoly on Pre-emptive Strike

3/22/06 Chang, IPS, North Korea Says US Does Not Have Monopoly on Pre-emptive Strike

Russ Never Sleeps

3/22/06 Lehmann, NY Observer, Russ Never Sleeps

Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

3/22/06 Rizvi, IPS, Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

Iran, Iraq Crises Converge Despite U.S. Hardliners

3/22/06 Porter, IPS, Iran, Iraq Crises Converge Despite U.S. Hardliners

Ecuador declares state of emergency

3/22/06 Al Jazeera, Ecuador declares state of emergency

Chavez: US wants Iran's oil

3/22/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez: US wants Iran's oil

US threatens China over currency

3/22/06 Al Jazeera, US threatens China over currency

'We're tired of blood

3/22/06 Guardian, 'We're tired of blood

Big water companies quit poor countries

3/22/06 Vidal, Guardian, Big water companies quit poor countries

Bush joins Blair in defence of war and says troops may stay for years

3/22/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush joins Blair in defence of war and says troops may stay for years

US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

3/22/06 Cockburn, Independent, US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

3/22/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

Caribbean's bittersweet new reality

3/22/06 Harman, CSM, Caribbean's bittersweet new reality

Inuit See Signs In Arctic Thaw

3/22/06 Struck, Wa. Post, Inuit See Signs In Arctic Thaw

Fla. to Link Teacher Pay To Students' Test Scores

3/22/06 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Fla. to Link Teacher Pay To Students' Test Scores

Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

3/22/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

Immigration Debate Heats Up

3/22/06 Fears, Wa. Post, Immigration Debate Heats Up

Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

3/22/06 Amos, BBC, Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

No Breach Seen in Work in Iraq on Propaganda

3/22/06 Shanker, NYT, No Breach Seen in Work in Iraq on Propaganda

Army Dog Handler Is Convicted in Detainee Abuse at Abu Ghraib

3/22/06 Schmitt, NYT, Army Dog Handler Is Convicted in Detainee Abuse at Abu Ghraib

Flaw Seen in Genetic Test for Breast Cancer Risk

3/22/06 Pollack, NYT, Flaw Seen in Genetic Test for Breast Cancer Risk

Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

3/22/06 Hoge, NYT, Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

Pet-Human Link Studied in Resistant Bacteria

3/22/06 Altman, NYT, Pet-Human Link Studied in Resistant Bacteria

March 23, 2006

Forum backs dams for hydro-power

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Forum backs dams for hydro-power

Dubai labour unrest continues

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Dubai labour unrest continues

Flip side of green technology

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Flip side of green technology

EU's 'big three' in crisis, says third way guru

3/23/06 Watt, Guardian, EU's 'big three' in crisis, says third way guru

Email ends age of deference

3/23/06 Leach, Guardian, Email ends age of deference

Chernobyl disaster linked to higher rate of infant mortality in Britain

3/23/06 Herbert & Linton, Independent, Chernobyl disaster linked to higher rate of infant mortality in Britain

Privatisation: Government to sell off part of its 6.5bn stake in nuclear power firm

3/23/06 Harrison & Shah, Independent, Privatisation: Government to sell off part of its 6.5bn stake in nuclear power firm

China slaps tax on chopsticks to save trees

3/23/06 Coonan, Independent, China slaps tax on chopsticks to save trees

FBI, police spying is rising, groups allege

3/23/06 Marks, CSM, FBI, police spying is rising, groups allege

Carbon cloud over a green fuel

3/23/06 Clayton, CSM, Carbon cloud over a green fuel

Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85

3/23/06 Collins, CSM, Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85 ...

Sale of Data by Tax Preparers Draws Protests

3/23/06 Crenshaw, Wa. Post, Sale of Data by Tax Preparers Draws Protests

For Afghans, Allies, A Clash of Values

3/23/06 Constable, Wa. Post, For Afghans, Allies, A Clash of Values

Eight-Step Program For What Ails China

3/23/06 Cody, Wa. Post, Eight-Step Program For What Ails China

Income Gap Narrower by Treasury's Measure

3/23/06 Henderson, Wa. Post, Income Gap Narrower by Treasury's Measure

Impact of Detainee Act Debated in Court

3/23/06 White, Wa. Post, Impact of Detainee Act Debated in Court

Katrina lost child mission ends

3/23/06 BBC, Katrina lost child mission ends

Argentina to open secret archives

3/23/06 BBC, Argentina to open secret archives

US-run mine warned by Indonesia

3/23/06 BBC, US-run mine warned by Indonesia

SAT Problems Even Larger Than Reported

3/23/06 Arenson, NYT, SAT Problems Even Larger Than Reported

U.S. Indicts 50 Leaders of Colombian Rebels in Cocaine Trafficking

3/23/0 Forero, NYT, U.S. Indicts 50 Leaders of Colombian Rebels in Cocaine Trafficking

Panel Advises Disclosure of Drugs' Psychotic Effects

3/23/06 Harris, NYT, Panel Advises Disclosure of Drugs' Psychotic Effects

Bush's Uncle Earned Millions in War Firm Sale

3/23/06 Roche, LA Times, Bush's Uncle Earned Millions in War Firm Sale

Brain Drain Hits Poor Countries Hard

3/23/06 Capdevilla, IPS, Brain Drain Hits Poor Countries Hard

March 24, 2006

Reheating the Cold War

3/24/6 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, Reheating the Cold War

Racism alive and well in Malaysia

3/24/06 Kuppusamy, Asia Times, Racism alive and well in Malaysia

Scientists forecast metre rise in sea levels this century

3/24/06 Sample, Guardian, Scientists forecast metre rise in sea levels this century

There is still a colour line in American law

3/24/06 Guardian, There is still a colour line in American law Looking back at 1890

Cheney's Needs on the Road: What, No NPR?

3/24/06 Bumiller, NYT, Cheney's Needs on the Road: What, No NPR?

Intellectual Property Run Amok

March/April 2006, Jeffery, MoJo, Intellectual Property Run Amok

State Department Is Criticized for Purchasing Chinese PC's

3/24/06 Bradsher, NYT, State Department Is Criticized for Purchasing Chinese PC's

Envoy Accuses Iran Of Duplicity on Iraq

3/24/06 Finer & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Envoy Accuses Iran Of Duplicity on Iraq

Drug-Resistant Cases Of TB in U.S. Increase

3/24/06 Brown, Wa. Post, Drug-Resistant Cases Of TB in U.S. Increase

Use of Drug to Treat ADHD in Children Opposed

3/24/06 AP, Use of Drug to Treat ADHD in Children Opposed

Sea rise could be 'catastrophic'

3/24/06 Rincon, BBC, Sea rise could be 'catastrophic'

Cheap furniture endangering forests

3/24/06 Al Jazeera, Cheap furniture endangering forests

EU leaders back energy policy

3/24/06 Al Jazeera, EU leaders back energy policy

Loans to minorities rise, but at a price

3/24/06 LLana, CSM, Loans to minorities rise, but at a price

'Glacial earthquakes' warn of global warming

3/24/06 Connor, Independent, 'Glacial earthquakes' warn of global warming

Bush gives no-bid contract for port security to Hong Kong company

3/24/06 Birdis & Solomon, CHB, Bush gives no-bid contract for port security to Hong Kong company

Israeli media condemn, discuss report on US-Israel ties

3/24/06 Regan, CSM, Israeli media condemn, discuss report on US-Israel ties

Little time to avoid big thaw, scientists warn

3/24/06 Spotts, CSM, Little time to avoid big thaw, scientists warn

U.S. Cuts Funding to Key Environment Programme

3/24/06 Rizvi, IPS, U.S. Cuts Funding to Key Environment Programme

Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

Bush Shuns Patriot Act Requirement

3/24/06 Savage, Boston Globe, Bush Shuns Patriot Act Requirement

Bush's Requests for Iraqi Base Funding Make Some Wary of Extended Stay

3/24/06 Spiegel, LA Times, Bush's Requests for Iraqi Base Funding Make Some Wary of Extended Stay

Climate Data Hint at Irreversible Rise in Seas

3/24/06 Revkin, NYT, Climate Data Hint at Irreversible Rise in Seas

Local Action for Global Change

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Local Action for Global Change

March 25, 2006

List of Urban Indian Health Clinics

3/25/06 AP, List of Urban Indian Health Clinics

Russia spied for Saddam in war - Pentagon report

3/25/06 Burkeman, Guardian, Russia spied for Saddam in war - Pentagon report

1933 - Deliberate famine in Russia

3/25/06 Muggeridge, Guardian, 1933 - Deliberate famine in Russia

Protesters Defy Belarus Police Blockade

3/25/06 AP, Protesters Defy Belarus Police Blockade

U.S. and Europe Plan Sanctions Against Belarus

3/25/06 Chivers, NYT, U.S. and Europe Plan Sanctions Against Belarus

More Than 500,000 Rally in L.A. for Immigrants' Rights

3/25/06 Watanabe & Gorman, LA Times, More Than 500,000 Rally in L.A. for Immigrants' Rights

Senator Sets Hearing on Censure of Bush

3/25/06 NYT, Senator Sets Hearing on Censure of Bush

Army Corps Is Faulted on New Orleans Levees

3/25/06 Warrick & Whoriskey, NYT, Army Corps Is Faulted on New Orleans Levees

Court Grants Request to Question Abramoff in SunCruz Slaying Trial

3/25/06 AP, Court Grants Request to Question Abramoff in SunCruz Slaying Trial

The pollution gap

3/25/06 McSmith, Independent, The pollution gap

NSA can spy on doctors, lawyers

3/25/06 Shrader, CHB, NSA can spy on doctors, lawyers

March 26, 2006

Tides Turning

3/26/06 Schrobsdorff, Newsweek, Tides Turning

U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

3/26/06 Reuters, U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

Schools Cut Back Subjects to Push Reading and Math

3/26/06 Dillon, NYT, Schools Cut Back Subjects to Push Reading and Math

Retraining Laid-Off Workers, but for What?

3/26/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Retraining Laid-Off Workers, but for What?

On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

3/26/06 Alster, NYT, On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

With an Eye on Politics, Edwards Makes Poverty His Cause

3/26/06 Eckholm, NYT, With an Eye on Politics, Edwards Makes Poverty His Cause

Former DeLay Aide Enriched By Nonprofit

3/26/06 Smith, Wa. Post, Former DeLay Aide Enriched By Nonprofit

Court Case Challenges Power of President

3/26/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Court Case Challenges Power of President

The Word at War

3/26/06 Duke, Wa. Post, The Word at Wa

U.S. Planning Base on Moon To Prepare for Trip to Mars

3/26/06 Gugliotti, Wa. Post, U.S. Planning Base on Moon To Prepare for Trip to Mars

Israel to consult US on borders

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, Israel to consult US on borders

Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

3/26/06 Whitaker, Independent, Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

Three years on, experts fail to agree on nuclear waste

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Three years on, experts fail to agree on nuclear waste

Global SOS: Save Our Sacred Sites

3/26/06 Lean, Independent, Global SOS: Save Our Sacred Sites

Iraqis Killed by US Troops 'On Rampage'

3/26/06 Haber & Allen-Mills, Times of London, Iraqis Killed by US Troops 'On Rampage'

Here Comes Pharmaheit 9/11

3/26/06 Pfeifer, Telegraph, Here Comes Pharmaheit 9/11

Fear Casts a Shadow on 'Free City' Touted by Bush

3/26/06 Roug, LA Times, Fear Casts a Shadow on 'Free City' Touted by Bush

Brace yourselves: the perfect storm is coming your way

3/26/06 Sample, Guardian, Brace yourselves: the perfect storm is coming your way

Founder of Delta Force: Bush has formented world war three

3/26/06 Kronke, LA Daily News, Founder of Delta Force: "There is no real threat to the US in the world", "Bush has formented world war three"

March 27, 2006

Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Adviser Says

3/27/06 Natta, NYT, Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Adviser Says

FBI Keeps Watch on Activists

3/27/06 Riccardi, LA Times, FBI Keeps Watch on Activists

Government Gaffes Shock 9/11 Trial

3/27/06 AFP, Government Gaffes Shock 9/11 Trial

Breakthrough on Immigration Reform

3/27/06 Cooper, Nation, Breakthrough on Immigration Reform

Two-thirds of Britons suffer sleepless nights

3/27/06 Duff, Independent, Two-thirds of Britons suffer sleepless nights

US soldiers kill 22 in attack on Baghdad mosque

3/27/06 Sengupta, Independent, US soldiers kill 22 in attack on Baghdad mosque

Georgia may OK Bible as textbook

3/27/06 Jonnson, CSM, Georgia may OK Bible as textbook

16 Sadr Loyalists Killed in Assault

3/27/06 Finer & ANderson, Wa. Post, 16 Sadr Loyalists Killed in Assault

Help Wanted as Immigration Faces Overhaul

3/27/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Help Wanted as Immigration Faces Overhaul

No Legal Rights for Enemy Combatants, Scalia Says

3/27/06 AP, No Legal Rights for Enemy Combatants, Scalia Says

Job Police or Not, the EEOC Is Busy With Discrimination

3/27/06 Lee, Wa. Post, Job Police or Not, the EEOC Is Busy With Discrimination

Turning the Taps Back to the States

3/27/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Turning the Taps Back to the States

Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

3/27/06 BBC, Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

4/37/06 Andrews, NYT, Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

Pork That's Good for the Heart May Be Possible With Cloning

3/27/06 Kolata, NYT, Pork That's Good for the Heart May Be Possible With Cloning

March 28, 2006

Imperial Overreach is Accelerating the Global Decline of America

3/28/06 Jacques, Guardian, Imperial Overreach is Accelerating the Global Decline of America

Unmanned war does not come cheap

3/28/06 Al Jazeera, Unmanned war does not come cheap

Americans Share Blame for War, Speaker Says

3/27/06 Mikelsson, Santa Cruz, Americans Share Blame for War, Speaker Says

Minister to admit failure on key climate change emissions target

3/28/06 Wintour, Guardian, Minister to admit failure on key climate change emissions target

Rumsfeld and the Big Picture

3/28/06 Carroll, MoJo, Rumsfeld and the Big Picture

Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate

3/28/06 Swarns, NYT, Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate

In 1st Major Shift of 2nd Term, Bush Looks to Inner Circle

3/28/06 Sanger & O'Neill, NYT, In 1st Major Shift of 2nd Term, Bush Looks to Inner Circle

Shiite Leaders Suspend Talks Over Government

3/28/06 Semple, NYT, Shiite Leaders Suspend Talks Over Government

Testers Slip Radioactive Materials Over Borders

3/28/06 Lipton, NYT, Testers Slip Radioactive Materials Over Borders

Scalia's Recusal Sought in Key Detainee Case

3/28/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Scalia's Recusal Sought in Key Detainee Case

U.S. Officials Defend Raid Following Shiite Backlash

3/28/06 Finer & Nouri, Wa. Post, U.S. Officials Defend Raid Following Shiite Backlash

Reading Material for Pa. Inmates Debated

3/28/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Reading Material for Pa. Inmates Debated

FEC Rules Exempt Blogs From Internet Political Limits

3/28/06 Edsall, Wa. Post, FEC Rules Exempt Blogs From Internet Political Limits

Experts start Kenya cocaine tests

3/28/06 Allen, BBC, Experts start Kenya cocaine tests

Belarus jails Lukashenko's foes

3/28/06 BBC, Belarus jails Lukashenko's foes

US judges to hear Guantanamo case

3/28/06 BBC, US judges to hear Guantanamo case

Iraq wants control over security

3/28/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq wants control over security

'Asia must prepare for dollar collapse'

3/28/06 Al Jazeera, 'Asia must prepare for dollar collapse'

Migrants and the Middle East: Welcome to the other side of Dubai

3/28/06 Sengupta, Independent, Migrants and the Middle East: Welcome to the other side of Dubai

Global warming: Your chance to change the climate

3/28/06 McCarthy, Independent, Global warming: Your chance to change the climate

Cod taken off the shelves at Asda to preserve stocks

3/28/06 Hickman, Independnet, Cod taken off the shelves at Asda to preserve stocks

'Without changing our mindset, I don't see how the environmental issue can be tackled'

3/28/06 Independent, 'Without changing our mindset, I don't see how the environmental issue can be tackled'

Agent Orange victims gather in Vietnam to ask for long-overdue help

3/28/06 CHB, Agent Orange victims gather in Vietnam to ask for long-overdue help

After Iraq, Arabs Wary of 'Western' Democracy

3/28/06 Janardham, IPS, After Iraq, Arabs Wary of 'Western' Democracy

Indian Firms Must Hire 'Dalits' Says Gov't

3/28/06 Thakurta, IPS, Indian Firms Must Hire 'Dalits' Says Gov't

Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

3/28/06 Osava, IPS, Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

3/27/06 Rizvi, IPS, Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

March 29, 2006

Bush Opposes Iraq's Premier, Shiites Report

3/29/06 Wong, NYT, Bush Opposes Iraq's Premier, Shiites Report

Joshua Brewster Bolten: Longtime Ally, Now a Top Aide

3/29/06 Bumiller, NYT, Joshua Brewster Bolten: Longtime Ally, Now a Top Aide

Judges on Secretive Panel Speak Out on Spy Program

3/29/06 Lichtblau, NYT, Judges on Secretive Panel Speak Out on Spy Program

After Hard Lessons, a New Game Plan for Hurricane Seasons

3/29/06 Alford, NYT, After Hard Lessons, a New Game Plan for Hurricane Seasons

Thousands of Iraqis Flee to Avoid Spread Of Violence

3/29/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Thousands of Iraqis Flee to Avoid Spread Of Violence

Documents Trace KBR Billing Problems

3/29/06 Witte, Wa. Post, Documents Trace KBR Billing Problems

India sex selection doctor jailed

3/29/06 BBC, India sex selection doctor jailed

Australia battens hatches again

3/29/06 BBC, Australia battens hatches again

'Three million' march against French law

3/29/06 Lichfield, Independent, 'Three million' march against French law

King warns of risk to inflation from surging gas prices

3/29/06 Thorton, Independent, King warns of risk to inflation from surging gas prices

Do-it-yourself intelligence analysis

3/29/06 McFeatters, CHB, Do-it-yourself intelligence analysis

Last Ditch Try at Saving the Narmada River

3/29/06 Dogra, IPS, Last Ditch Try at Saving the Narmada River

Iraq left to rebuild itself

3/29/06 Fisher, Asia Times, Iraq left to rebuild itself

Fighting with friends

3/29/06 Ahiri, Asia Times, Fighting with friends

Talking to the enemy

3/29/06 Athanasiadis, Asia Times, Talking to the enemy

Money meets the missiles

3/29/06 Bondonaro, Asia Times, Money meets the missiles

China plays hardball with ore miners

3/29/06 Mackrell, Asia Times, China plays hardball with ore miners

Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

3/29/06 Asia Times, Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

Nuclear reactions

3/28/06 Gow, Guardian, Nuclear reactions

'If You Start Looking at Them as Humans, Then How Are You Gonna Kill Them?'

3/29/06 Gilmore & Smith, Guardian, 'If You Start Looking at Them as Humans, Then How Are You Gonna Kill Them?'

Three Million March Against French Law

3/29/06 Lynch, Independent, Three Million March Against French Law

Today's Immigration Battle - Corporatists vs. Racists (and Labor is Left Behind)

3/29/06 Hartman, CommonDreams, Today's Immigration Battle - Corporatists vs. Racists (and Labor is Left Behind)

March 30, 2006

The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war

3/30/06 Buncombe, Independent, The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war

Immigration debate crux: jobs impact

3/30/06 Scherer, CSM, Immigration debate crux: jobs impact

Journalist Jill Carroll Released in Iraq

3/30/06 Finer & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Journalist Jill Carroll Released in Iraq

Senate Passes Lobbying Bill

3/30/06 Bimbaum, Wa. Post, Senate Passes Lobbying Bill

Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

3/30/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

Brain Development and Intelligence Linked, Study Says

3/30/06 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Brain Development and Intelligence Linked, Study Says

Control Of 11 Schools Seized

3/30/06 Anderson, Wa. Post, Control Of 11 Schools Seized

G.O.P. Risking Hispanic Votes on Immigration

3/30/06 Kirkpatrick, NYT, G.O.P. Risking Hispanic Votes on Immigration Hispanics as percentage of state populations

Beleaguered Premier Warns U.S. to Stop Interfering in Iraq's Politics

3/30/06 Wong, NYT, Beleaguered Premier Warns U.S. to Stop Interfering in Iraq's Politics

Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

3/30/06 Myers & Kramer, NYT, Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

3/30/06 Wald, NYT, Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

Doubt Cast on Stockpile of a Vaccine for Bird Flu

3/30/06 Grady, NYT, Doubt Cast on Stockpile of a Vaccine for Bird Flu

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Foreigners' Rights in U.S.

3/30/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Foreigners' Rights in U.S.

Public Ever More Sceptical About Bush's Crusade

3/30/06 Lobe, IPS, Public Ever More Sceptical About Bush's Crusade

Putting the Gene Back in the Bottle

3/29/06 Rizvi, IPS, Putting the Gene Back in the Bottle

Neo-con cabal blocked 2003 nuclear talks

3/30/06 Porter, Asia Times, Neo-con cabal blocked 2003 nuclear talks

Iran rejects UN ultimatum

3/30/06 Al Jazeera, Iran rejects UN ultimatum

Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

3/30/06 Lambert, Reuters, Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

Saddam Better for Women

3/30/06 Suri, IPS, Saddam Better for Women

March 31, 2006

No Mas! No More!

3/31/06 Mulvaney, Nation, No Mas! No More!

Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

3/31/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

Impeachment Talk Becomes More Than Whisper

3/31/06 Torry, Columbus, Dispatch, Impeachment Talk Becomes More Than Whisper

Immigration 101 for Beginners and Non-Texans

3/31/06 Ivins, TruthDig, Immigration 101 for Beginners and Non-Texans

Committee Hearing Statement on the Call To Censure the President

3/31/06 Feingold, Transcript, Committee Hearing Statement on the Call To Censure the President

Antarctic Air is Warming Faster Than Rest of World

3/31/06 Henderson, Times UK, Antarctic Air is Warming Faster Than Rest of World

Special Interests Aided Tax-Reform Advocate

3/31/06 Kranish, Boston Globe, Special Interests Aided Tax-Reform Advocate

Plans for Massive Blast in Nevada Draw Fire

3/31/06 Hennessey, AP, Plans for Massive Blast in Nevada Draw Fire

G.O.P. Is Taking Aim at Advocacy Groups

3/31/06 Hulse & Stolberg, NYT, G.O.P. Is Taking Aim at Advocacy Groups

The third wave - at a computer near you

3/31/06 Cochrane, Guardian, The third wave - at a computer near you

Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

3/31/06 Connor, Independent, Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

Mosul slips out of control as the bombers move in

3/31/06 Cockburn, Independent, Mosul slips out of control as the bombers move in

Levee Repair Costs Triple

3/31/06 Whoriskey & Hsu, Wa. Post, Levee Repair Costs Triple

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