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May 1, 2006

Theocons and Theocrats

5/01/06 Phillips, Nation, Theocons and Theocrats

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:01 AM |

The Case Against Coke

5/01/06 Blanding, Nation, The Case Against Coke

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:02 AM |

John Yoo's Tortured Logic

5/01/06 Holmes, Nation, John Yoo's Tortured Logic

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:03 AM |

Darfur peace hopes collapse as rebels reject proposed deal

5/01/06 Rice & MacAskill, Guardian, Darfur peace hopes collapse as rebels reject proposed deal

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:13 AM |

Rebel attacks threaten Sri Lankan truce

5/01/06 Guardian, Rebel attacks threaten Sri Lankan truce

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:13 AM |

What is Mightier than the Sword?

5/01/06 Richards, MoJo, What is Mightier than the Sword?

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:15 AM |

Billions wasted in Iraq, says US audit

5/01/06 MacAskill, Guardian, Billions wasted in Iraq, says US audit

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:15 AM |

Children of Kyrgyzstan

5/01/06 Levene, Guardian, Children of Kyrgyzstan

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:16 AM |

Thousands Rally in Support of American Aid to Darfur

5/01/06 Chmela, NYT, Thousands Rally in Support of American Aid to Darfur

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:18 AM |

Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

5/01/06 Hulse & Kirkpatrick, NYT< Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:19 AM |

Employers Gird for Immigrant Boycott

5/01/06 Davey, NYT, Employers Gird for Immigrant Boycott

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:20 AM |

Kashmir Attack Kills 22 Hindus

5/01/06 AP, Kashmir Attack Kills 22 Hindus

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:20 AM |

Workers Rally Across Asia on May Day

5/01/06 Reuters, Workers Rally Across Asia on May Day

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:21 AM |

Mixed Result in Treating Schizophrenia Pre-Diagnosis

5/01/06 Carey, NYT, Mixed Result in Treating Schizophrenia Pre-Diagnosis

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:22 AM |

The Battle Over Immigration

5/01/06 Wa. Post, The Battle Over Immigration

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:23 AM |

Sentencing Expected Today in Terror Case of Former Fla. Professor

5/01/06 Stacey, Wa. Post, Sentencing Expected Today in Terror Case of Former Fla. Professor

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:24 AM |

Alito May Tilt Vote in Reargued Cases

5/01/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Alito May Tilt Vote in Reargued Cases

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:25 AM |

A 'Patriot' Shares the Skinny on Homeland Security

5/01/06 Kamen, Wa. Post, A 'Patriot' Shares the Skinny on Homeland Security

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:26 AM |

Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

5/01/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:27 AM |

Immigrants to stage boycott in US

5/01/06 BBC, Immigrants to stage boycott in US

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:28 AM |

Inside Iran

5/01/06 BBC, Inside Iran

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:28 AM |

White 'ingratitude' worries Tutu

5/01/06 BBC, White 'ingratitude' worries Tutu

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:29 AM |

1bn windfall from carbon trading

5/01/06 Harrabin, BBC, 1bn windfall from carbon trading

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:30 AM |

Rocker angry at Katrina response

5/01/06 BBC, Rocker angry at Katrina response

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:31 AM |

China's factories hit an unlikely shortage: labor

5/01/06 Montlake, CSM, China's factories hit an unlikely shortage: labor

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:31 AM |

How shareholder resolutions influence corporate behavior

5/01/06 CSM, How shareholder resolutions influence corporate behavior

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:32 AM |

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:33 AM |

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:33 AM |

A Syrian monastery lies at the nexus of Islam, Christianity

5/01/06 Brandon, CSM, A Syrian monastery lies at the nexus of Islam, Christianity

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:34 AM |

Hippopotamus among 26,000 new species on endangered list

5/01/06 Clement, Independent, Hippopotamus among 26,000 new species on endangered list

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:36 AM |

Public backs law to enforce cuts in emissions

5/01/06 Roberts, Independent, Public backs law to enforce cuts in emissions

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:36 AM |

Iran Pushes for Talks on Nukes, Security With U.S.

5/01/06 Porter, IPS, Iran Pushes for Talks on Nukes, Security With U.S.

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:37 AM |

Stem cell firm uses Swansea ferry to evade Irish block on controversial treatment

5/01/06 Boseley, Observer, Stem cell firm uses Swansea ferry to evade Irish block on controversial treatment

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:41 AM |

No Bar Code

5/01/06 Pollan, MoJo, No Bar Code

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:59 AM |

The Predator State

5/01/06 Galbraith, MoJo, The Predator State

Posted on May 1, 2006 7:03 AM |

A state of emergency

6/01/06 Blumenthal, Guardian, A state of emergency

Posted on May 1, 2006 9:43 PM |

May 2, 2006

Exporting the American Model

5/02/06 Johnson, MoJo, Exporting the American Model

Posted on May 2, 2006 5:54 AM |

25% of world's children underweight

5/02/06 Guardian, 25% of world's children underweight

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:03 AM |

US counts cost of day without immigrants

5/02/06 Glaister & MacAskill, Guardian, US counts cost of day without immigrants

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:03 AM |

Immigrants Take to U.S. Streets in Show of Strength

5/02/06 Archibold, NYT, Immigrants Take to U.S. Streets in Show of Strength

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:15 AM |

How Bad Is Inflation in Zimbabwe?

5/02/06 Wines, NYT, How Bad Is Inflation in Zimbabwe?

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:16 AM |

Puerto Rico Government Shutdown Continues

5/02/06 AP, Puerto Rico Government Shutdown Continues

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:17 AM |

Starlings' Listening Skills May Shed Light on Language Evolution

5/02/06 Zimmer, NYT, Starlings' Listening Skills May Shed Light on Language Evolution

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:17 AM |

Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

5/02/06 Prada, NYT, Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:18 AM |

19 Months More in Prison for Professor in Terror Case

5/02/06 Steinhauer, NYT, 19 Months More in Prison for Professor in Terror Case

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:19 AM |

10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

5/02/06 Hakim, NYT, 10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:19 AM |

Iraqis Begin Duty With Refusal

5/02/06 Hernandez, Wa. Post, Iraqis Begin Duty With Refusal

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:20 AM |

Dollar Declines On Trade Deficit

5/02/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Dollar Declines On Trade Deficit

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:21 AM |

Going the Behavior Route

5/02/06 Boodman, Wa. Post, Going the Behavior Route

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:21 AM |

Secret Service to Release Logs on Abramoff Visits

5/02/06 AP, Secret Service to Release Logs on Abramoff Visits

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:22 AM |

FBI Sought Data on Thousands in '05

5/02/06 Eggen, Wa. Post, FBI Sought Data on Thousands in '05

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:23 AM |

US warns of tough Iran resolution

5/02/06 BBC, US warns of tough Iran resolution

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:24 AM |

More species slide to extinction

5/02/06 Black, BBC, More species slide to extinction

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:24 AM |

Pakistan 'is a top failed state'

5/02/06 BBC, Pakistan 'is a top failed state'

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:25 AM |

Agreement on US-Japan troop deal

5/02/06 BBC, Agreement on US-Japan troop deal

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:25 AM |

Iran: Russia, China against sanctions

5/02/06 Al Jazeera, Iran: Russia, China against sanctions

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:26 AM |

Iraq future uncertain three years after Bush 'mission accomplished' speech

5/02/06 Regan, CSM, Iraq future uncertain three years after Bush 'mission accomplished' speech

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:27 AM |

Passive smoking: is there convincing evidence that it's harmful?

5/02/06 Luckhurst, Independent, Passive smoking: is there convincing evidence that it's harmful?

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:27 AM |

Going green 'needs to be second nature'

5/02/06 Brown, Independent, Going green 'needs to be second nature'

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:29 AM |

Glamour at a price in Asia

5/02/06 Fuller, IHT, Glamour at a price in Asia

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:29 AM |

The case against sanctions on Iran

5/02/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, The case against sanctions on Iran

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:39 AM |

Iranian cries in the wilderness

5/02/06 Porter, Asia TImes, Iranian cries in the wilderness

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:40 AM |

Study: Americans sicker than English

5/02/06 CNN, Study: Americans sicker than English

Posted on May 2, 2006 7:07 AM |

Over 1.5 Million March for Immigrant Rights

5/02/06 DemocracyNow, Over 1.5 Million March for Immigrant Rights in One of Largest Days of Protest in U.S. History

Posted on May 2, 2006 9:08 PM |

Are U.S. Trade Policies & NAFTA Causing An Influx of Undocumented Workers in U.S.?

5/02/06 DemocracyNow, Are U.S. Trade Policies & NAFTA Causing An Influx of Undocumented Workers in U.S.?

Posted on May 2, 2006 9:08 PM |

May 3, 2006

Taliban Threat Is Said to Grow in Afghan South

5/03/06 Gall, NYT, Taliban Threat Is Said to Grow in Afghan South

Posted on May 3, 2006 5:54 AM |

Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

5/03/06 Hulse, NYT, Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:15 AM |

Pardons Granted 88 Years After Crimes of Sedition

5/03/06 Robbins, NYT, Pardons Granted 88 Years After Crimes of Sedition

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:16 AM |

Nearly All Sodas Sales to Schools to End

5/03/06 NYT, Nearly All Sodas Sales to Schools to End

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:16 AM |

U.S., Britain and France Draft U.N. Resolution on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

5/03/06 Sciolino, NYT, U.S., Britain and France Draft U.N. Resolution on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:17 AM |

Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

5/03/06 Romero & Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:18 AM |

Faulty Testimony Sent 2 to Death Row, Panel Finds

5/03/06 Blumenthal, NYT, Faulty Testimony Sent 2 to Death Row, Panel Finds

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:19 AM |

New Orleans Mayor Unveils a New Evacuation Plan

5/03/06 Nossiter, NYT, New Orleans Mayor Unveils a New Evacuation Plan

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:20 AM |

Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming

5/03/06 RRevkin, NYT, Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:20 AM |

Draft Report Outlines Plans for Pandemic

5/03/06 ALtman, NYT, Draft Report Outlines Plans for Pandemic

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:21 AM |

Administration Conducting Research Into Laser Weapon

5/03/06 Broad, NYT, Administration Conducting Research Into Laser Weapon

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:22 AM |

US warns of tough Iran resolution

5/03/06 BBC, US warns of tough Iran resolution

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:22 AM |

Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

5/03/06 BBC, Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:23 AM |

US does not consider Taliban terrorists

5/03/06 Regan, CSM, US does not consider Taliban terrorists

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:24 AM |

How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

5/03/06 Trumbull, CSM, How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:25 AM |

For Pacific fishing towns, a trying season ahead

5/03/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, For Pacific fishing towns, a trying season ahead

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:26 AM |

FBI and the USA Patriot Act in the spotlight as Congress considers how to fight terror

5/03/06 Chaddock, CSM, FBI and the USA Patriot Act in the spotlight as Congress considers how to fight terror

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:27 AM |

A future filled with vanishing ink

5/03/06 Regan, CSM, A future filled with vanishing ink

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:28 AM |

Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

5/03/06 Frith, Independent, Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:29 AM |

Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

5/03/06 Webber, Independent, Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:30 AM |

Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

5/03/06 Thornton, Independent, Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:31 AM |

In the Chaos of Iraq, One Project is on Target: a Giant US Embassy

5/03/06 McGrory, London Times, In the Chaos of Iraq, One Project is on Target: a Giant US Embassy

Posted on May 3, 2006 10:05 AM |

Torture "Widespread" under U.S. Custody: Amnesty

5/03/06 Waddington, Reuters, Torture "Widespread" under U.S. Custody: Amnesty

Posted on May 3, 2006 10:05 AM |

Outed US Spy Was Researching Iran Nuclear Program

5/03/06 AFP, Outed US Spy Was Researching Iran Nuclear Program

Posted on May 3, 2006 10:08 AM |

May Day, May Day

5/03/06 Sarkar, Nation, May Day, May Day

Posted on May 3, 2006 10:17 AM |

May 4, 2006

China gets energized over ethanol

5/04/06 Young, Asia Times, China gets energized over ethanol

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:31 AM |

A new weapon in the 'war of ideas'

5/04/06 Ahrari, Asia Times, A new weapon in the 'war of ideas'

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:32 AM |

Peddling democracy the US way

5/04/06 Johnson, Asia Times, Peddling democracy the US way

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:33 AM |

Two can play the game of politics

5/04/06 Baroud, Asia Times, Two can play the game of politics

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:34 AM |

Baby steps to a common Asian currency

5/04/06 Hasan, Asia Times, Baby steps to a common Asian currency

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:35 AM |

Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

5/04/06 Polgreen & Brinkley, NYT, Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:53 AM |

The Motherhood Manifesto

5/04/06 Blades & Rowe-Finkbeiner, Nation, The Motherhood Manifesto

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:57 AM |

Many Iraqis killed in US air attack

5/04/06 Al Jazeera, Many Iraqis killed in US air attack

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:02 AM |

Tibet ozone hole alert

5/04/06 Al Jazeera, Tibet ozone hole alert

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:03 AM |

Report: Congress should cut $62 billion of Cold War weapons programs

5/04/06 Regan, CSM, Report: Congress should cut $62 billion of Cold War weapons programs

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:04 AM |

Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

5/04/06 Valente, IPS, Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:10 AM |

Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

5/04/06 Mekay, IPS, Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:11 AM |

Russian racism 'out of control'

5/04/06 BBC, Russian racism 'out of control'

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:00 AM |

Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

5/04/06 BBC, Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:00 AM |

Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs'

5/04/06 Black, BBC, Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs'

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:04 AM |

Ex-CIA Analyst Condemns Bush 'Manipulation Campaign' on Iraq

5/04/06 AFP, Ex-CIA Analyst Condemns Bush 'Manipulation Campaign' on Iraq

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:08 AM |

Report Blames Top U.S. Officials for Alleged Torture of Detainees

5/04/06 Schofield, Knight Ridder, Report Blames Top U.S. Officials for Alleged Torture of Detainees

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:10 AM |

Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

5/04/06 McEarlean, Guardian, Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:11 AM |

Serbia in crisis as EU halts trade talks

5/04/06 Castle, Independent, Serbia in crisis as EU halts trade talks

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:12 AM |

Global warming fastest for 20,000 years - and it is mankind's fault

5/04/06 Connor, Independent, Global warming fastest for 20,000 years - and it is mankind's fault

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:14 AM |

Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

5/04/06 Winning, Independent, Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:14 AM |

Darwin's finches show how man harms evolution

5/04/06 Connor, Independent, Darwin's finches show how man harms evolution

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:15 AM |

Growing Unease for Some Blacks on Immigration

5/04/06 Swarns, NYT, Growing Unease for Some Blacks on Immigration

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:16 AM |

Doctors Object to Gathering of Drug Data

5/04/06 Saul, NYT, Doctors Object to Gathering of Drug Data

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:17 AM |

Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

5/04/06 Forero, NYT, Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:19 AM |

Security Council Is Given Iran Resolution

5/04/06 Lynch, Wa. Post, Security Council Is Given Iran Resolution

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:20 AM |

U.S. to Step Up Disassembly of Older Nuclear Warheads

5/04/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. to Step Up Disassembly of Older Nuclear Warheads

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:21 AM |

Feds' Watch List Eats Its Own

5/04/06 Singel, Wired, Feds' Watch List Eats Its Own

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:22 AM |

May 5, 2006

Our Dark Places

5/05/06 Jelly-Shapiro, MoJo, Our Dark Places

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:40 AM |

Galbraith on Globalization

5/05/06 Palley, MoJo, Galbraith on Globalization

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:42 AM |

US job growth less than expected

5/05/06 BBC, US job growth less than expected

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:43 AM |

One Big Bang, or were there many?

5/05/06 Randerson, Guardian, One Big Bang, or were there many?

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:50 AM |

This Is Our Destiny

5/05/06 Englehardt, MoJo, This Is Our Destiny

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:51 AM |

Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

5/05/06 Myers, NYT, Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:55 AM |

Defying Bush, Senate Passes Spending Bill

5/05/06 Hulse, NYT, Defying Bush, Senate Passes Spending Bill

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:56 AM |

Rumsfeld Is Confronted by Antiwar Protesters

5/05/06 McCaffrey, Wa. Post, Rumsfeld Is Confronted by Antiwar Protesters

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:58 AM |

Goss in the Cold: A Scandal Skedaddle?

5/05/06 Nation, Goss in the Cold: A Scandal Skedaddle?

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:58 AM |

Climate Change Drives Disease To New Territory

5/05/06 Struck, Wa. Post, Climate Change Drives Disease To New Territory

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:00 AM |

US denies terror suspect torture

5/05/06 BBC, US denies terror suspect torture

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:01 AM |

Bolivia strikes gas deal

5/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bolivia strikes gas deal

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:02 AM |

China's Pearl River smells, but mayor vows to swim

5/05/06 Montlake, CSM, China's Pearl River smells, but mayor vows to swim

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:05 AM |

Unplanned pregnancies rise among poor women

5/05/06 Feldman, CSM, Unplanned pregnancies rise among poor women

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:06 AM |

Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

5/05/06 Rogers, CSM, Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:07 AM |

The fallout from a falling dollar

5/05/06 Scherer, CSM, The fallout from a falling dollar

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:08 AM |

The end of global child labour is 'within our reach', says UN agency

5/05/06 Castle, Independent, The end of global child labour is 'within our reach', says UN agency

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:08 AM |

South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

5/05/06 Weber, Independent, South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:09 AM |

Record numbers go bankrupt

5/05/06 Osbourne, Guardian, Record numbers go bankrupt

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:13 AM |

Ex-CIA analyst: Rumsfeld 'should have owned up'

5/05/06 CNN, Ex-CIA analyst: Rumsfeld 'should have owned up' (transcript) video link

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:23 AM |

May 6, 2006

Rebels sign Darfur peace deal after two years of talks

5/06/06 Rice, Guardian, Rebels sign Darfur peace deal after two years of talks

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:39 AM |

How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

5/06/06 Glaister, Guardian, How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:39 AM |

Top C.I.A. Pick Has Credentials and Skeptics

5/06/05 Shane & Mazzetti, NYT, Top C.I.A. Pick Has Credentials and Skeptics

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:43 AM |

Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

5/06/06 Steinhauer, NYT, Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:46 AM |

As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

5/06/06 Mouawad, NYT, As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:47 AM |

U.S. Defends Rights Record Before U.N. Panel in Geneva

5/06/06 Wright, NYT, U.S. Defends Rights Record Before U.N. Panel in Geneva

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:48 AM |

Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

5/06/06 Greenberg & Kramer, NYT, Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:49 AM |

Autopsy Ties Boy's Death to Boot Camp

5/06/06 Sexton, NYT, Autopsy Ties Boy's Death to Boot Camp

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:52 AM |

U.S. Government Will Retry Terror Case in California

5/06/06 Marshall, NYT, U.S. Government Will Retry Terror Case in California

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:55 AM |

Director of C.I.A. Is Stepping Down Under Pressure

5/06/06 Mazzetti & Shane, NYT, Director of C.I.A. Is Stepping Down Under Pressure

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:56 AM |

Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

5/06/06 Cevallos, IPS, Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:56 AM |

Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

5/06/06 Wald, NYT, Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:57 AM |

Goss Forced Out as CIA Director; Gen. Hayden Is Likely Successor

5/06/06 Linzer & Hayden, Wa. Post, Goss Forced Out as CIA Director; Gen. Hayden Is Likely Successor

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:59 AM |

Sold -- or Not: When Home Buyers Walk

5/06/06 Fleishman, Wa. Post, Sold -- or Not: When Home Buyers Walk

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:00 AM |

Air Force to Examine Fundraising E-Mail Sent by a General

5/06/06 Cooperman, Wa. Post, Air Force to Examine Fundraising E-Mail Sent by a General

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:01 AM |

Chinese Detainees Released to Albania

5/06/06 Yost, Wa. Post, Chinese Detainees Released to Albania

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:03 AM |

CIA boss in surprise resignation

5/06/06 BBC, CIA boss in surprise resignation

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:04 AM |

Sudan - Main points of the deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan - Main points of the deal ... Timeline: Darfur conflict

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:05 AM |

Russia and China thwart West on Iran

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Russia and China thwart West on Iran

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:07 AM |

Water for Bangladeshi protesters

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Water for Bangladeshi protesters

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:08 AM |

Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:09 AM |

Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

5/06/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:09 AM |

Scientists discover 'most important' blue whale colony

5/06/06 Webber, Independent, Scientists discover 'most important' blue whale colony

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:10 AM |

Cola wars simmer in India

5/06/06 Bhardwaj, Asia Times, Cola wars simmer in India

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:12 AM |

May 7, 2006

Born Into Cellblocks

5/07/06 De Los Santos & Bowden, MoJo, Born Into Cellblocks

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:27 AM |

Exit of C.I.A. Chief Viewed as Move to Recast Agency

5/07/06 Mazzetti, NYT, Exit of C.I.A. Chief Viewed as Move to Recast Agency

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:27 AM |

Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty

5/07/06 AP, Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:29 AM |

Cheney: New EU, NATO Entrants "Rejuvenate" Groups

5/07/06 Reuters, Cheney: New EU, NATO Entrants "Rejuvenate" Groups

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:30 AM |

Out of Desert Poverty, a Caldron of Rage in the Sinai

5/07/06 Salckman, NYT, Out of Desert Poverty, a Caldron of Rage in the Sinai

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:31 AM |

Border Arrests Rise as U.S. Debates Immigration Issue

5/07/06 Archibold, NYT, Border Arrests Rise as U.S. Debates Immigration Issue

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:32 AM |

Conservative White Voters Hold Sway in an Altered New Orleans Electoral Landscape

5/07/06 Nossiter, NYT, Conservative White Voters Hold Sway in an Altered New Orleans Electoral Landscape

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:33 AM |

Confident Democrats Lay Out Agenda

5/07/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Confident Democrats Lay Out Agenda

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:33 AM |

Hayden Faces Senate and CIA Hurdles if Named

5/07/06 Ricks & Linzer, Wa. Post, Hayden Faces Senate and CIA Hurdles if Named

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:34 AM |

Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

5/07/06 Henderson et al, Wa. Post, Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:35 AM |

Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

5/07/06 Reid, Wa. Post, Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:36 AM |

Forest pygmies heed spirit world

5/07/06 BBC, Forest pygmies heed spirit world

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:41 AM |

Brazil joins world's nuclear club

5/07/06 Kingstone, BBC, Brazil joins world's nuclear club

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:42 AM |

The Secret History of George W. Bush

5/07/06 Dorfman, CounterPunch, The Secret History of George W. Bush

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:44 AM |

From Ritalin to Cocaine

5/07/06 Gardner, CounterPunch, From Ritalin to Cocaine

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:47 AM |

Is The US Provoking Civil War in Iraq?

5/07/06 Fisk, CounterPunch, Is The US Provoking Civil War in Iraq?

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:48 AM |

CIA in disarray as Rumsfeld starts turf war with rival

5/07/06 Buncombe, Independent, CIA in disarray as Rumsfeld starts turf war with rival

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:49 AM |

Craving for 'porcelain skin' leaves Thai women injured by flesh whiteners

5/07/06 McGirk, Independent, Craving for 'porcelain skin' leaves Thai women injured by flesh whiteners

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:50 AM |

Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

5/07/06 Foley, Independent, Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:51 AM |

Ice-capped roof of world turns to desert

5/07/06 Lean, Independent, Ice-capped roof of world turns to desert

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:52 AM |

Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

5/07/06 Mueller, Independent, Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:54 AM |

West Point Declares War On Alums

5/06/06 CHB, West Point Declares War On Alums

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:54 AM |

Jimmy Carter: Punishing the innocent is a crime

5/07/06 Carter, IHT, Jimmy Carter: Punishing the innocent is a crime

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:57 AM |

British soldiers die as helicopter is shot down. Then Basra erupts in bloody gun battles

5/07/06 Burke & Temko, Observer, British soldiers die as helicopter is shot down. Then Basra erupts in bloody gun battles

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:58 AM |

The new kid in the barrio

5/07/06 Guardian, The new kid in the barrio

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:59 AM |

Attorney General calls for Guantanamo to close

5/07/06 Doward & Thompson, Observer, Attorney General calls for Guantanamo to close

Posted on May 7, 2006 7:00 AM |

Successful women put the brakes on social mobility

5/07/06 Willetts, LondonTimes, Successful women put the brakes on social mobility

Posted on May 7, 2006 7:06 AM |

How Bush Sidesteps Intent of Congress

5/07/06 Egelko, SF Chron, How Bush Sidesteps Intent of Congress

Posted on May 7, 2006 9:31 PM |

May 8, 2006

BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

5/08/06 AP, BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

Posted on May 8, 2006 6:16 AM |

The Wide War: How Donald Rumsfeld Discovered the Wild West in Latin America

5/08/06 Grandin, TomDispatch, The Wide War: How Donald Rumsfeld Discovered the Wild West in Latin America

Posted on May 8, 2006 6:16 AM |

Images of a Hidden America

5/08/06 Usborne, Independent, Images of a Hidden America

Posted on May 8, 2006 6:19 AM |

How to Be a "Dangerous" Professor

5/08/06 MoJo, How to Be a "Dangerous" Professor

Posted on May 8, 2006 6:20 AM |

Iran leader offers Bush 'new ways out'

5/08/06 CNN, Iran leader offers Bush 'new ways out'

Posted on May 8, 2006 8:18 AM |

Oil tumbles back near $69

5/08/06 CNN, Oil tumbles back near $69

Posted on May 8, 2006 8:18 AM |

Dubai firm buys US army supplier

5/08/06 Al Jazeera, Dubai firm buys US army supplier

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:20 PM |

Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

5/08/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:20 PM |

Pill under review over link to depression

5/08/06 Boseley, Guardian, Pill under review over link to depression

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:32 PM |

Bush under fire from all sides over his choice of CIA director

5/08/06 Gumbel, Independent, Bush under fire from all sides over his choice of CIA director

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:33 PM |

Task for CIA's next chief: push Bush's agenda

5/08/06 Bowers, CSM, Task for CIA's next chief: push Bush's agenda

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:34 PM |

Now under UN scrutiny: US interrogation tactics

5/08/06 Richey, CSM, Now under UN scrutiny: US interrogation tactics

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:35 PM |

Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

5/08/06 Downie, CSM, Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:36 PM |

Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

5/08/06 Azienman, Wa. Post, Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM |

Rove's Time in Limbo Near End in CIA Leak Case

5/08/06 VandeHei, Wa. Post, Rove's Time in Limbo Near End in CIA Leak Case

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:39 PM |

Liberia sex-for-aid 'widespread'

5/08/06 BBC, Liberia sex-for-aid 'widespread'

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM |

Bush would like end to Guantanamo

5/08/06 BBC, Bush would like end to Guantanamo

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:42 PM |

Puerto Rico's Fiscal Woes Lead to Protests and Fears of Worsening Financial Fallout

5/08/06 Lyman, NYT, Puerto Rico's Fiscal Woes Lead to Protests and Fears of Worsening Financial Fallout

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:43 PM |

A New Landfill in New Orleans Sets Off a Battle

5/08/06 Eaton, NYT, A New Landfill in New Orleans Sets Off a Battle

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:47 PM |

Republicans Stoke an Old Fire: Judicial Nominations

5/08/06 Stolberg, NYT, Republicans Stoke an Old Fire: Judicial Nominations

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:47 PM |

May 9, 2006

Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

5/09/06 Janofsky, NYT, Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:21 AM |

Experts See a Strategy Behind CIA Shuffle

5/09/06 Priest, Wa. Post, Experts See a Strategy Behind CIA Shuffle

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:22 AM |

Excerpts from Letter

5/09/06 AP, Excerpts from (Iran) Letter

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:23 AM |

Health Experts Criticize Changes in STD Panel

5/09/06 Stein, Wa. Post, Health Experts Criticize Changes in STD Panel

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:24 AM |

Iraq Deployment Delayed as Drawdown Is Studied

5/09/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Iraq Deployment Delayed as Drawdown Is Studied

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:25 AM |

Another Possible Bump to the Debt Ceiling

5/09/06 Weisman & Murray, Wa. Post, Another Possible Bump to the Debt Ceiling

Posted on May 9, 2006 6:26 AM |

Wealthy US poor on infant survival

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Wealthy US poor on infant survival

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:48 AM |

Oil prices 'to remain high'

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Oil prices 'to remain high'

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:49 AM |

Brazil Officially Starts First Uranium Enrichment Facility

5/09/06 OneWorld, Brazil Officially Starts First Uranium Enrichment Facility

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:51 AM |

Second toxic ship heads to India

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Second toxic ship heads to India

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:51 AM |

China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

5/09/06 AFP, China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:53 AM |

Rumsfeld, Giambastiani Praise CIA Nominee's Credentials

5/09/06 Miles, DefensLink, Rumsfeld, Giambastiani Praise CIA Nominee's Credentials

Posted on May 9, 2006 8:10 AM |

China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

5/09/06 CNN, China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

Posted on May 9, 2006 12:37 PM |

Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

5/09/06 CNN, Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

Posted on May 9, 2006 12:38 PM |

Study finds how grapefruit juice affects drugs

5/09/06 Reuters, Study finds how grapefruit juice affects drugs

Posted on May 9, 2006 12:42 PM |

May 10, 2006

Poll Gives Bush His Worst Marks Yet

5/10/06 Nagourney & Thee, NYT, Poll Gives Bush His Worst Marks Yet

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:13 AM |

Clash Foreseen Between C.I.A. and Pentagon

5/10/06 Schmitt, NYT, Clash Foreseen Between C.I.A. and Pentagon

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:13 AM |

Fed Expected to Boost Key Interest Rate

5/10/06 AP, Fed Expected to Boost Key Interest Rate

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:14 AM |

Teenage Prisoners Describe Hurricane Horrors

5/10/06 Nossiter, NYT, Teenage Prisoners Describe Hurricane Horrors

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:15 AM |

Arizona County Uses New Law to Look for Illegal Immigrants

5/10/06 Archibold, NYT, Arizona County Uses New Law to Look for Illegal Immigrants

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:16 AM |

The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

5/10/06 Leonhardt, NYT, The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:16 AM |

GOP Reaches Deal on Tax Cuts

5/10/06 Weisman & Blustein, Wa. Post, GOP Reaches Deal on Tax Cuts

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:17 AM |

Of U.S. Children Under 5, Nearly Half Are Minorities

5/10/06 Cohn & Bahrampour, Wa. Post, Of U.S. Children Under 5, Nearly Half Are Minorities

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:19 AM |

Arrests Target Use of Illegal Workers

5/10/06 Hsu, Wa. Post, Arrests Target Use of Illegal Workers

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:20 AM |

Life After Carmaking

5/10/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Life After Carmaking

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:21 AM |

Crime Brings Venezuelans Into Streets

5/10/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Crime Brings Venezuelans Into Streets

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:21 AM |

Workers face impoverished retirement

5/10/06 Osbourne, Guardian, Workers face impoverished retirement

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:22 AM |

Palestinians to get interim aid

5/10/06 BBC, Palestinians to get interim aid

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:23 AM |

Putin warns on population decline

5/10/06 BBC, Putin warns on population decline

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:25 AM |

US criticises new UN rights body

5/10/06 BBC, US criticises new UN rights body

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:25 AM |

Iraq killings top 1,000 in April

5/10/06 BBC, Iraq killings top 1,000 in April

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:26 AM |

France remembers slavery victims

5/10/06 BBC, France remembers slavery victims

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:27 AM |

Unions halt Puerto Rico protests

5/10/06 BBC, Unions halt Puerto Rico protests

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:27 AM |

Feds Want Hacker's Genetic Code

5/10/06 Poulson, Wired, Feds Want Hacker's Genetic Code

Posted on May 10, 2006 9:02 AM |

May 11, 2006

Chagos families win right to return

5/11/06 Guardian, Chagos families win right to return

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:33 AM |

US rejects calls for Guantánamo closure

5/11/06 Fickling, Guardian, US rejects calls for Guantánamo closure

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:33 AM |

Senate Readies to Vote on $70B Tax Cut

5/11/06 AP, Senate Readies to Vote on $70B Tax Cut

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:37 AM |

Ethnic Divisions in Sri Lanka Seem Wider Than Ever

5/11/06 Sengupta, NYT, Ethnic Divisions in Sri Lanka Seem Wider Than Ever

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:37 AM |

4 Hours a Day, 3 Days a Week

5/11/06 Tagliabue, NYT, 4 Hours a Day, 3 Days a Week

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:39 AM |

NSA Has Massive Database of Americans' Phone Calls

5/11/06 Cauley, USA Today, NSA Has Massive Database of Americans' Phone Calls

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:49 AM |

Emergency Aid May Be Too Little, Too Late for Palestinians Trying to Survive a Crisis

5/11/06 McInttyre, Independent, Emergency Aid May Be Too Little, Too Late for Palestinians Trying to Survive a Crisis

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:49 AM |

NSA Stymies Justice Dept. Spying Probe

5/11/06 Bartlett, AP, NSA Stymies Justice Dept. Spying Probe

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:51 AM |

Disposable Nappies: a Looming Environmental Threat?

5/11/06 Solly, Independnet, Disposable Nappies: a Looming Environmental Threat?

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:52 AM |

The Big Question: Where do we draw the limits to the genetic screening of embryos?

5/11/06 Frith, Independendt, The Big Question: Where do we draw the limits to the genetic screening of embryos?

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:53 AM |

The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

5/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:55 AM |

Bush faces an election disaster as voters turn Democratt

5/11/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush faces an election disaster as voters turn Democrat

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:56 AM |

Afghan poppy farmers expect record opium crop and the Taliban will reap the rewards

5/11/06 Coghlan, Independent, Afghan poppy farmers expect record opium crop and the Taliban will reap the rewards

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:57 AM |

Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

5/11/06 Thornton, Independent, Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:57 AM |

Bush, GOP Congress Losing Core Supporters

5/11/06 VandDeHei & Baker, Wa. Post, Bush, GOP Congress Losing Core Supporters

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:59 AM |

House Passes $70 Billion Tax Package

5/11/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, House Passes $70 Billion Tax Package

Posted on May 11, 2006 9:00 AM |

Army Using Policy to Deny Reserve Officer Resignations

5/03/06 Tyson, Wa. Post, Army Using Policy to Deny Reserve Officer Resignations

Posted on May 11, 2006 9:00 AM |

Climate Is Cited as Key to Extinctions

5/11/06 Gugliotti, Wa. Post, Climate Is Cited as Key to Extinctions

Posted on May 11, 2006 9:01 AM |

Tech Workers of the World, Unite

5/11/06 Long, Wired, Tech Workers of the World, Unite

Posted on May 11, 2006 9:03 AM |

Not-So-Cuddly Pets

5/11/06 Long, Wired, Not-So-Cuddly Pets

Posted on May 11, 2006 9:04 AM |

The Imperial City and the City of Slums

5/11/06 Englehardt, MoJo, The Imperial City and the City of Slums

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:43 PM |

Bush Says U.S. Spying Is Not Widespread

5/11/06 O'Neill, NYT, Bush Says U.S. Spying Is Not Widespread

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:44 PM |

DNA Test Confirms Hybrid Bear in the Wild

5/11/06 AP, DNA Test Confirms Hybrid Bear in the Wild

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:47 PM |

Pentagon Exploring Border Control Patrols

5/11/06 AP, Pentagon Exploring Border Control Patrols

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:50 PM |

Spymaster Disaster

5/11/06 Nation, Spymaster Disaster

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:51 PM |

The Case of Roberts's Missing Papers

5/11/06 Lee, Wa. Post, The Case of Roberts's Missing Papers

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:54 PM |

Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

5/11/06 BBC, Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:55 PM |

Iran Nuclear Conflict Is About U.S. Dominance

5/11/06 Porter, IPS, Iran Nuclear Conflict Is About U.S. Dominance

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:00 PM |

Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

5/11/06 Godoy, IPS, Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:01 PM |

May 12, 2006

Rice, Rumsfeld Block Access to Secret Detainees: International Red Cross

5/12/06 Brown, Reuters, Rice, Rumsfeld Block Access to Secret Detainees: International Red Cross

Posted on May 12, 2006 5:35 AM |

Left and right question NSA spying program

5/12/06 Regan, CSM, Left and right question NSA spying program

Posted on May 12, 2006 6:03 AM |

Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

5/12/06 Godoy, IPS, Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

Posted on May 12, 2006 6:09 AM |

Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

5/12/06 Mekay, IPS, Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

Posted on May 12, 2006 6:10 AM |

Flu Vaccine Priorities Test Pandemic Planning

5/12/06 Connolly, Wa. Post, Flu Vaccine Priorities Test Pandemic Planning

Posted on May 12, 2006 6:45 AM |

US in secret gun deal

5/12/06 Traynor, Guardian, US in secret gun deal

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:40 PM |

Monkey find may establish new family of primates

5/12/06 Jha, Guardian, Monkey find may establish new family of primates

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:40 PM |

Senate Approves 2-Year Extension of Bush Tax Cuts

5/12/06 Andrews, NYT, Senate Approves 2-Year Extension of Bush Tax Cuts

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:45 PM |

Senate Leaders Break a Stalemate Over an Immigration Bill

5/12/06 Stout, NYT, Senate Leaders Break a Stalemate Over an Immigration Bill

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:46 PM |

An Antidepressant Is Found to Raise Adult Suicide Risk

5/12/06 Carrey & Harris, NYT, An Antidepressant Is Found to Raise Adult Suicide Risk

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:47 PM |

Data on Phone Calls Monitored

5/12/06 Gellman & Mohammed, Wa. Post, Data on Phone Calls Monitored

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:52 PM |

Vioxx Debate Echoed in Battle Over Dog Drug

5/12/06 Kauffman, Wa. Post, Vioxx Debate Echoed in Battle Over Dog Drug

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:53 PM |

Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

5/12/06 McMurray, CSM, Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:56 PM |

Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

5/12/06 Castle, Independent, Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:57 PM |

Who gains from tax-cut bill

5/12/06 Scherer, CSM, Who gains from tax-cut bill

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:58 PM |

Political dynasties: Bush the third?

5/12/06 Usborne, Independent, Political dynasties: Bush the third?

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:59 PM |

Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

5/12/06 Addams & Bower, Guardian, Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

Posted on May 12, 2006 8:01 PM |

May 13, 2006

Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

5/13/06 Campbell, Guardian, Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:35 AM |

The Midas Touch

5/13/06 Miller, MoJo, The Midas Touch

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:42 AM |

The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

5/13/06 Traynor et al, Guardian, The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:42 AM |

Questions Raised for Phone Giants in Spy Data Furor

5/13/06 Markoff, NYT, Questions Raised for Phone Giants in Spy Data Furor

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:43 AM |

Bush to Unveil Plan to Tighten Border Controls

5/13/06 Rutenberg, NYT, Bush to Unveil Plan to Tighten Border Controls

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:44 AM |

Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

5/13/06 Pogregin, NYT, Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:45 AM |

U.N. Finds New Uranium Traces in Iran

5/13/06 Broad, NYT, U.N. Finds New Uranium Traces in Iran

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:46 AM |

Tracing Lung Ailments That Rose With 9/11 Dust

5/13/06 DePalma, NYT, Tracing Lung Ailments That Rose With 9/11 Dust

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:52 AM |

In a Dispute, Army Cancels Rebuilding Contract in Iraq

5/13/06 Glanz & Rhoads, NYT, In a Dispute, Army Cancels Rebuilding Contract in Iraq

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:54 AM |

D - 8 Did Not Specifically Discuss Iraq Nuclear Dispute

5/13/06 Reuters, D - 8 Did Not Specifically Discuss Iraq Nuclear Dispute

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:54 AM |

Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

5/13/06 Mauuray & Polgreen, NYT, Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:56 AM |

Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

5/13/06 Bajaj & Peters, NYT, Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:57 AM |

C.I.A. Aide's House and Office Searched

5/13/06 Mazzetti & Johnston, NYT, C.I.A. Aide's House and Office Searched

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:58 AM |

NSA Program Further Blurs Line on Privacy

5/13/06 Mohammed & O'Hara, Wa. Post, NSA Program Further Blurs Line on Privacy

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:59 AM |

New Tax Bill Helps the High End

5/13/06 Irwin, Wa. Post, New Tax Bill Helps the High End

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:00 AM |

Pentagon Faults Report Questioning Veterans' Mental Health Care

5/13/06 Vedantam, Wa. Post, Pentagon Faults Report Questioning Veterans' Mental Health Care

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:00 AM |

Poll: Most Americans Support NSA's Efforts

5/13/06 Morin, Wa. Post, Poll: Most Americans Support NSA's Efforts

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:01 AM |

Bolivia to push own energy policy

5/13/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia to push own energy policy

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:02 AM |

Chavez preaches socialism to European summit

5/13/06 Castle, Independent, Chavez preaches socialism to European summit

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:04 AM |

The Northwest Passage: An awfully big adventure

5/13/06 Buncombe, Independent, The Northwest Passage: An awfully big adventure

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:04 AM |

Why global warming is to blame for Britain's hay fever epidemic

5/13/06 McCarthy, Independent, Why global warming is to blame for Britain's hay fever epidemic

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:05 AM |

Hugo Chavez: Venezualean leader divides world opinion. But who is he, and what is he up to in Britain?

5/13/06 Howden, Independent, Hugo Chavez: Venezualean leader divides world opinion. But who is he, and what is he up to in Britain?

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:06 AM |

U.S. Agency Spies on Americans From Space

5/13/06 Schrader, CHB, U.S. Agency Spies on Americans From Space

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:07 AM |

Government Spying On Americans Even More WIdespread Than Recent Revelations Claim

5/13/06 Thompson, CHB, Government Spying On Americans Even More WIdespread Than Recent Revelations Claim

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:08 AM |

Iranian nukes not the real issue

5/13/06 Porter, Asia Times, Iranian nukes not the real issue

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:12 AM |

Iran and Turkey fire salvo over Iraq

5/13/06 Moubayed, Asia Times, Iran and Turkey fire salvo over Iraq

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:12 AM |

US Moves in Secret to Quash Suit Against AT&T

5/13/06 Egelko, SF Chron, US Moves in Secret to Quash Suit Against AT&T

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:33 AM |

With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

5/13/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:33 AM |

Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

5/13/06 Pilger, Guardian, Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:35 AM |

US Government has Long History of Abusing Personal Information

5/13/06 Hutcheson, Reuters, US Government has Long History of Abusing Personal Information

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:36 AM |

Bush defends US spying programme

5/13/06 BBC, Bush defends US spying programme

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:48 AM |

The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

5/13/06 Chavez, IPS, The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

Posted on May 13, 2006 6:56 AM |

May 14, 2006

Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

5/14/06 Shanker, NYT, Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:38 AM |

Cheney Pushed U.S. to Widen Eavesdropping

5/14/06 Shane & Lichtblau, NYT, Cheney Pushed U.S. to Widen Eavesdropping

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:39 AM |

Notes Are Said to Reveal Close Cheney Interest in a Critic of Iraq Policy

5/14/06 Johnston, NYT, Notes Are Said to Reveal Close Cheney Interest in a Critic of Iraq Policy

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:40 AM |

Iran to Reject EU Offer to End Atomic Work

5/14/06 Reuters, Iran to Reject EU Offer to End Atomic Work

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:41 AM |

U.S. Aid Can't Win Bolivia's Love as New Suitors Emerge

5/14/06 Forero, NYT, U.S. Aid Can't Win Bolivia's Love as New Suitors Emerge

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:42 AM |

Army Concerned About HBO War Film

5/14/06 Wyatt, NYT, Army Concerned About HBO War Film

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:43 AM |

Backlog At Borders, Cracks in The System

5/14/06 Hsu, Wa. Post, Backlog At Borders, Cracks in The System

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:44 AM |

Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

5/14/06 Hartnack, Wa. Post, Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:45 AM |

Court upholds Israeli spouse ban

5/14/06 BBC, Court upholds Israeli spouse ban

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:47 AM |

Questions dog Chinese dam project

5/14/06 Al Jazeera, Questions dog Chinese dam project

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:49 AM |

US Military Bases in Brazil

5/14/06 Fisk, Independent, US Military Bases in Brazil

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:50 AM |

Why They Hate Our Kind Hearts, Too

5/14/06 Roelofs, CounterPunch, Why They Hate Our Kind Hearts, Too - The NED, NGOs and the Imperial Uses of Philanthropy

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:54 AM |

Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

5/14/06 Observer, Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:57 AM |

Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

5/14/06 Jowitt, Observer, Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:58 AM |

May 15, 2006

In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

5/15/06 Rice, Guardian, In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:09 AM |

US plans to send troops to Mexican border

5/15/06 Guardian, US plans to send troops to Mexican border

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:09 AM |

We Know Who You're Calling

5/15/06 Ross & Esposito, ABC, Federal Source to ABC News: We Know Who You're Calling

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:09 AM |

Majority of Americans against Phone Record Collection

5/15/06 AFP, Majority of Americans against Phone Record Collection

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:10 AM |

Bush's Plan to Seal Border Worries Mexico

5/15/06 Rutenberg, NYT, Bush's Plan to Seal Border Worries Mexico

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:11 AM |

Conservative Christians Criticize Republicans

5/15/06 Kirkpatrick, Wa. Post, Conservative Christians Criticize Republicans

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:12 AM |

Dollar Drops Below 110 Yen in Asia

5/15/06 AP, Dollar Drops Below 110 Yen in Asia

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:13 AM |

Bush Aide Defends Acts by N.S.A.

5/15/06 Labaton, NYT, Bush Aide Defends Acts by N.S.A.

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:13 AM |

Negroponte Had Denied Domestic Call Monitoring

5/15/06 Eggen, Wa. Post, Negroponte Had Denied Domestic Call Monitoring

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:14 AM |

DNA May Reveal Who Can Claim Columbus

5/15/06 Gugliotta, Wa. Post, DNA May Reveal Who Can Claim Columbus

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:15 AM |

Weak US dollar weighs on markets

5/15/06 BBC, Weak US dollar weighs on markets

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:16 AM |

Concerns over EU carbon trading

5/15/06 BBC, Concerns over EU carbon trading

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:17 AM |

Chavez warns US over Iran policy

5/15/06 BBC, Chavez warns US over Iran policy

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:17 AM |

Repealing the Estate Tax

5/15/06 Weisbrot, MoJo, Repealing the Estate Tax

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:17 AM |

Japan faces chopstick crisis

5/15/06 Al Jazeera, Japan faces chopstick crisis

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:18 AM |

Mining data to nab terrorists: fair?

5/15/06 Clayton, CSM, Mining data to nab terrorists: fair?

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:19 AM |

Bush's Speech on Immigration

5/15/06 Transcript:Bush's Speech on Immigration

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:19 AM |

It's all about me: Why e-mails are so easily misunderstood

5/15/06 Enemark, CSM, It's all about me: Why e-mails are so easily misunderstood

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:19 AM |

The Ten Best Camcorders

5/15/06 Harris, Independent, The Ten Best Camcorders

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:20 AM |

Long haul breaks spell bad news for the climate

5/15/06 McCarthy, Independent, Long haul breaks spell bad news for the climate

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:22 AM |

Last passage to India for boat that has become an 'ecological wreck'

5/15/06 Huggler, Independent, Last passage to India for boat that has become an 'ecological wreck'

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:22 AM |

Smoke Smothered Cities Suffer Official Apathy

5/15/06 Rizvi, IPS, Smoke Smothered Cities Suffer Official Apathy

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:23 AM |

Inequality begins after GCSEs, says report

5/15/06 Press Assoc., Inequality begins after GCSEs, says report

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:24 AM |

Climate warning for Africa

5/15/06 Al Jazeera, Climate warning for Africa

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:29 AM |

Unfit to fight in Iraq?

5/15/06 Regan, CSM, Unfit to fight in Iraq?

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:29 AM |

Songs of Protest

5/15/06 Nation, Songs of Protest

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:30 AM |

Africa climate change 'could kill millions'

5/15/06 Vidal, Guardian, Africa climate change 'could kill millions'

Posted on May 15, 2006 11:42 AM |

Climate change threatens development of billions of world's poorest people

5/15/06 AP, Climate change threatens development of billions of world's poorest people

Posted on May 15, 2006 11:43 AM |

West's failure over climate change will kill 182m Africans

5/15/06 Thornton, Independent, West's Failure over Climate Change 'Will Kill 182m Africans'

Posted on May 15, 2006 7:26 PM |

May 16, 2006

Chavez Ridicules Washington's Weapons Ban

5/16/06 Reuters, Chavez Ridicules Washington's Weapons Ban

Posted on May 16, 2006 5:30 AM |

Big Corporate Tax Breaks Upheld

5/16/06 Savage, LA Times, Big Corporate Tax Breaks Upheld

Posted on May 16, 2006 5:31 AM |

Behind Bush's Address Lies a Deep History

5/16/06 Bumiller, NYT, Behind Bush's Address Lies a Deep History

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:18 AM |

Proposals for Immigration Reform

5/16/06 NYT, Proposals for Immigration Reform

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:20 AM |

Rising Diabetes Threat Meets a Falling Budget

5/16/06 Urbina, NYT, Rising Diabetes Threat Meets a Falling Budget

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:20 AM |

What Big Money Is Buying

5/16/06 NYT, What Big Money Is Buying

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:21 AM |

New England Deluged by Worst Flooding in Decades

5/16/06 Zezima, NYT, New England Deluged by Worst Flooding in Decades

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:23 AM |

Justices Uphold State Rules in Decision on Dam Licenses

5/16/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Uphold State Rules in Decision on Dam Licenses

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:24 AM |

U.S. Ends Arms Sales to Venezuela, Citing Terrorism Fight

5/16/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, U.S. Ends Arms Sales to Venezuela, Citing Terrorism Fight

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:25 AM |

Boeing Agrees to Pay $615 Million Settlement

5/16/06 Merle, Wa. Post, Boeing Agrees to Pay $615 Million Settlement

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:26 AM |

Oregon Governor Opens War Chest Earlier Than Expected

5/16/06 Goldfarb & Slevin, Wa. Post, Oregon Governor Opens War Chest Earlier Than Expected

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:27 AM |

Warming set to 'devastate' coral

5/16/06 Rincon, BBC, Warming set to 'devastate' coral

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:27 AM |

US reveals full Guantanamo list

5/16/06 Al Jazeera, US reveals full Guantanamo list

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:28 AM |

EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

5/16/06 Frith, Independent, EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

Illegal immigrants in the US: How many are there?

5/16/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Illegal immigrants in the US: How many are there?

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

Aids and a lost generation: Children raising children

5/16/06 Penketh, Independent, Aids and a lost generation: Children raising children

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:32 AM |

Sistani renounces fatwa on gays

5/16/06 Howden, Independent, Sistani renounces fatwa on gays

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:33 AM |

Third World cash exodus 'points to laundering'

5/16/06 Thornton, Independent, Third World cash exodus 'points to laundering'

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:34 AM |

Forget Iraq: This military couldn't fight another storm

5/16/06 Yen, CHB, Forget Iraq: This military couldn't fight another storm

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:34 AM |

FBI checking reporters' phone records

5/16/06 Regan, CSM, FBI checking reporters' phone records

Posted on May 16, 2006 10:16 PM |

May 17, 2006

Iran Rejects Potential European Incentives

5/17/06 AP, Iran Rejects Potential European Incentives

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:32 AM |

As Exchanges Pair Up, Some Ask Why

5/17/06 NYT, As Exchanges Pair Up, Some Ask Why

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:33 AM |

Schools Plan in Nebraska Is Challenged

5/17/06 Dillon, NYT, Schools Plan in Nebraska Is Challenged

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:34 AM |

Same-Sex Marriage Amendment Is Struck Down by Georgia Judge

5/17/06 Dewan, NYT, Same-Sex Marriage Amendment Is Struck Down by Georgia Judge

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:35 AM |

Immigration Proposals Pass Test In Senate

5/17/06 Weisman & VandeHei, Wa. Post, Immigration Proposals Pass Test In Senate

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:35 AM |

U.S. Secretly Backing Warlords in Somalia

5/17/06 Wax & DeYoung, U.S. Secretly Backing Warlords in Somalia

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:36 AM |

A City's Changing Face

5/17/06 Harden, Wa. Post, A City's Changing Face

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:37 AM |

Water industry comes under fire as 3.6 billion litres are lost every day

5/17/06 Hickman & Roberts, Independent, Water industry comes under fire as 3.6 billion litres are lost every day

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:38 AM |

Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

5/17/06 Herbert, Independent, Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:39 AM |

White House agrees to review domestic spying

5/17/06 Morgan, CHB, White House agrees to review domestic spying

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:40 AM |

Museum Helps Ethnic Koreans Gain Acceptance

5/17/06 KaKuchi, IPS, Museum Helps Ethnic Koreans Gain Acceptance

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:41 AM |

Plenty of yelling as Enron trial winds down

5/17/06 Romero, IHT, Plenty of yelling as Enron trial winds down

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:42 AM |

Myanmar on laughing gas

5/17/06 Ramachandran, Asai Times, Myanmar on laughing gas

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:43 AM |

The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

5/17/06 Deen, Asian Tribune, The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle