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August 1, 2006

Annan's secret call to Straw

8/01/06 Guardian, Annan's secret call to Straw

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:27 AM |

Illness forces Castro to bow out. For how long, no one can be sure

8/01/06 Campbell, Guardian, Illness forces Castro to bow out. For how long, no one can be sure

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:44 AM |

Iraq seeks deal on debt to Gulf states

8/01/06 AL Jazeera, Iraq seeks deal on debt to Gulf states

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:45 AM |

Castro steps aside temporarily

8/01/06 AP, Castro steps aside temporarily

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:46 AM |

Tax Cheats Called Out of Control

8/01/06 Johnston, NYT, Tax Cheats Called Out of Control

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:46 AM |

Nuclear panel suggests contest for waste burial

8/01/06 Sample, Guardian, Nuclear panel suggests contest for waste burial

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:47 AM |

As Heat Wave Looms, N.Y. Cuts Energy Use

8/01/06 Cardwell & Chan, NYT, As Heat Wave Looms, N.Y. Cuts Energy Use

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:48 AM |

Spate of Attacks Kills Dozens in Iraq

8/01/06 AP, Spate of Attacks Kills Dozens in Iraq

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:48 AM |

Israel Pushes On Despite Agreeing to Airstrike Lull

8/01/06 Smith & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Pushes On Despite Agreeing to Airstrike Lull

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:49 AM |

A Skeptic on 9/11 Prompts Questions on Academic Freedom

8/01/06 Ruethling, NYT, A Skeptic on 9/11 Prompts Questions on Academic Freedom

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:51 AM |

Security Council Sets Deadline for Iran

8/01/06 Lynch, WP, Security Council Sets Deadline for Iran

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:51 AM |

No Cease-Fire Soon, Israeli Leader Says

8/01/06 Finer et al, WP, No Cease-Fire Soon, Israeli Leader Says

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:52 AM |

Two Chinese Villages, Two Views of Rural Poverty

8/01/06 Fan, WP, Two Chinese Villages, Two Views of Rural Poverty

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:53 AM |

Federal Court Posts Online Nearly All Evidence From Moussaoui Trial

8/01/06 Markon, WP, Federal Court Posts Online Nearly All Evidence From Moussaoui Trial

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:54 AM |

Pentagon To Scrap Site Connected To Scandal

8/01/06 Pincus, WP, Pentagon To Scrap Site Connected To Scandal

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:55 AM |

Drama in the Senate: Rich Plan, Poor Plan

8/01/06 Babington, WP, Drama in the Senate: Rich Plan, Poor Plan

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:55 AM |

Iran turns crisis into opportunity

8/01/06 Motlagh, Asia Times, Iran turns crisis into opportunity

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:56 AM |

U.S. Surgeon General Says He Is Resigning

8/01/06 WP, U.S. Surgeon General Says He Is Resigning

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:57 AM |

U.S. Surgeon General Says He Is Resigning

8/01/06 WP, U.S. Surgeon General Says He Is Resigning

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:57 AM |

Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

8/01/06 BBC, Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:59 AM |

Iraq bomb attacks kill 44 people

8/01/06 BBC, Iraq bomb attacks kill 44 people

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:59 AM |

Sixteen die in Colombia attacks

8/01/06 BBC, Sixteen die in Colombia attacks

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:01 AM |

Russia, Georgia rattle sabers over Ossetia

8/01/06 Vaisman, CSM, Russia, Georgia rattle sabers over Ossetia

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:01 AM |

Limits of Israel's high-tech power

8/01/06 Mitnick, CSM, Limits of Israel's high-tech power

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:02 AM |

Oceans teeming with 10 million kinds of microbe

8/01/06 Connor, Independent, Oceans teeming with 10 million kinds of microbe

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:04 AM |

Gasoline's fledgling rivals: the race to power your car

8/01/06 Clayton, CSM, Gasoline's fledgling rivals: the race to power your car

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:05 AM |

A Nato-led force would be in Israel's interests, but not Lebanon's

8/01/06 Fisk, Independent, A Nato-led force would be in Israel's interests, but not Lebanon's

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:06 AM |

'No Hezbollah Rockets Fired from Qana'

8/01/06 Jamail, IPS, 'No Hezbollah Rockets Fired from Qana'

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:07 AM |

Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

8/01/06 Brown, Independent, Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:07 AM |

Lebanese Red Cross Repeatedly Targeted

8/01/06 Jamail, IPS, Lebanese Red Cross Repeatedly Targeted

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:08 AM |

Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

8/01/06 Vanguard, Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:09 AM |

Indonesian province embraces Islamic law

8/01/06 Perlez, NYT, Indonesian province embraces Islamic law

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:09 AM |

Tehran teeters on the path to war

8/01/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, Tehran teeters on the path to war

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:10 AM |

Frida Berrigan on the Weapons Trade as Entertainment

8/01/06 England, TomDispatch, Frida Berrigan on the Weapons Trade as Entertainment

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:11 AM |

Israel to Send Troops Deeper Into Lebanon

8/01/06 Laub, Forbes, Israel to Send Troops Deeper Into Lebanon

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:12 AM |

Israel will target vehicles carrying weapons from Syria

8/01/06 AP, Israel will target vehicles carrying weapons from Syria

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:33 AM |

Israel Says No Cease-Fire, Widens Ground Offensive

8/01/06 WMTW, Israel Says No Cease-Fire, Widens Ground Offensive

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:40 AM |

Rare clouds over Antarctica suggest global warming

8/01/06 ABC, Rare clouds over Antarctica suggest global warming

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:40 AM |

China tightens central control over environment

8/01/06 Reuters, China tightens central control over environment

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:42 AM |

Controversial Ex-Head Of Gitmo Retires With Honors

8/01/06 Lee, AHN, Controversial Ex-Head Of Gitmo Retires With Honors

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:06 PM |

August 2, 2006

Gaza 'crisis as bad as Lebanon'

8/02/06 Williamson, BBC, Gaza 'crisis as bad as Lebanon'

Posted on August 2, 2006 2:21 AM |

Next We Take Tehran

8/02/06 Dreyfus, MoJo, Next We Take Tehran

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:15 AM |

Israel Reaches Deep Inside Lebanon in Overnight Raid

8/02/06 Smith & Erlanger, NYT, Israel Reaches Deep Inside Lebanon in Overnight Raid

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:15 AM |

150 Hizbullah rockets hit Israel

8/02/06 Guardian, 150 Hizbullah rockets hit Israel

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:15 AM |

Electrical Use Hits New Highs in Much of U.S.

8/02/06 Pena & Wald, NYT, Electrical Use Hits New Highs in Much of U.S.

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:32 AM |

Study Links Military Duty in Iraq to Lapse in Some Mental Ability

8/02/06 Carey, NYT, Study Links Military Duty in Iraq to Lapse in Some Mental Ability

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:33 AM |

22 Cities Join Clinton Anti-Warming Effort

8/02/06 Eilperin, WP, 22 Cities Join Clinton Anti-Warming Effort

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:34 AM |

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

8/02/06 Mufson, WP, Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:35 AM |

The Threat of Climate Change

8/02/06 WP, The Threat of Climate Change

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:35 AM |

Art and Marketing All Mashed Up

8/02/06 Goo, WP, Art and Marketing All Mashed Up

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:36 AM |

N.Y. Times Must Surrender Reporters' Phone Data

8/02/06 Lane, WP, N.Y. Times Must Surrender Reporters' Phone Data

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:37 AM |

9/11 Panel Suspected Deception by Pentagon

8/02/06 Eggen, WP, 9/11 Panel Suspected Deception by Pentagon

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:38 AM |

Labor Dept. Nominee Is Nearly Unnoticed in Hearing

8/02/06 Weiss, WP, Labor Dept. Nominee Is Nearly Unnoticed in Hearing

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:41 AM |

Somalia loses 11 more ministers

8/02/06 BBC, Somalia loses 11 more ministers

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:41 AM |

Housing threat to green belt land

8/02/06 BBC, Housing threat to green belt land

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:41 AM |

Lung damage seen in 9/11 rescuers

8/01/06 BBC, Lung damage seen in 9/11 rescuers

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:44 AM |

Refugees overwhelm Lebanon

8/02/06 Peterson, CSM, Refugees overwhelm Lebanon

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:46 AM |

What is carbon trading, and can it save the world from global warming?

8/02/06 Thornton, Independent, What is carbon trading, and can it save the world from global warming?

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:46 AM |

The secret life of sparrows

8/02/06 McCarthy, Independent, The secret life of sparrows

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:49 AM |

Most National Guard units not combat ready

8/02/06 Baldour, CHB, Most National Guard units not combat ready

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:49 AM |

Israel's Dependency on the Drug of Militarism

8/02/06 Scheer, Nation, Israel's Dependency on the Drug of Militarism

Posted on August 2, 2006 7:44 AM |

9/11 Live: The NORAD Tapes

8/02/06 Bronner, Vanity Fair, 9/11 Live: The NORAD Tapes ... audio links

Posted on August 2, 2006 2:41 PM |

9/11 Commission Considered Criminal Probe On The Pentagon

8/02/06 Che, AHN, 9/11 Commission Considered Criminal Probe On The Pentagon

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:06 PM |

Vegetable prices to soar as heatwave blights harvest

8/02/06 Herbert, Independent, Vegetable prices to soar as heatwave blights harvest

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:06 PM |

US troops 'smiled before killing'

8/02/06 BBC, US troops 'smiled before killing'

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:08 PM |

Pepsi and Coke under fire again

8/02/06 BBC, Pepsi and Coke under fire again

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:09 PM |

Pentagon's Version of 9/11 Far from Truth, Panel Found

8/02/06 Eggen, Denver Post, Pentagon's Version of 9/11 Far from Truth, Panel Found

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:11 PM |

Entire Lebanese family killed in Israeli attack on hospital

8/02/06 Fisk, Independent, Entire Lebanese family killed in Israeli attack on hospital

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:12 PM |

August 3, 2006

Iraq civil war warning for Blair

8/03/06 BBC, Iraq civil war warning for Blair

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:21 AM |

S China braced for new typhoon

8/03/06 BBC, S China braced for new typhoon

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:21 AM |

Fears grow as Tyre runs short of food, fuel - and hope

8/03/06 Steele, Guardian, Fears grow as Tyre runs short of food, fuel - and hope

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:41 AM |

Media attacked for 'climate porn'

8/03/06 Black, BBC, Media attacked for 'climate porn'

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:41 AM |

200 Missiles Hit Israel as Battle Rages in Lebanon

8/03/06 Kifner & Hoge, NYT, 200 Missiles Hit Israel as Battle Rages in Lebanon

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:41 AM |

638 ways to kill Castro

8/03/06 Campbell, Guardian, 638 ways to kill Castro

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:43 AM |

The cloud with a dangerous secret

8/03/06 Pretor-Pinney, Guardian, The cloud with a dangerous secret

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:43 AM |

The Big Question: Has Cuba benefited or suffered under Fidel Castro's 47-year rule?

8/03/06 Cornwell, Independent, The Big Question: Has Cuba benefited or suffered under Fidel Castro's 47-year rule?

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:45 AM |

New Treasury head eyes rising inequality

8/03/06 Trumbull, CSM, New Treasury head eyes rising inequality

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:47 AM |

Antarctica under siege

8/04/06 Squires, CSM, Antarctica under siege

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:48 AM |

Record Demand Strains Grid

8/03/06 Fahrenthold & Ruane, WP, Record Demand Strains Grid

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:48 AM |

Top Military Lawyers Oppose Plan for Special Courts

8/03/06 Smith, WP, Top Military Lawyers Oppose Plan for Special Courts

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:49 AM |

Bush detainee plan draws renewed fire

8/03/06 Flaherty, AP, Bush detainee plan draws renewed fire

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:51 AM |

Civilians Lose as Fighters Slip Into Fog of War

8/03/06 Tavernise, NYT, Civilians Lose as Fighters Slip Into Fog of War

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:51 AM |

Energy From the Restless Sea

8/03/06 Timmons, NYT, Energy From the Restless Sea

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:53 AM |

Tribes Call for Removal of Dams That Block Journey of Salmon

8/03/06 Yardley, NYT, Tribes Call for Removal of Dams That Block Journey of Salmon

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:53 AM |

White House Asks Congress to Define War Crimes

9/03/06 Zernike, NYT, White House Asks Congress to Define War Crimes

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:54 AM |

IDF operating in 20 south Lebanon villages

8/03/06 YNet, IDF operating in 20 south Lebanon villages

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:55 AM |

Spotlight on tips in minimum-wage bill debate

8/03/06 Werner, AP, Spotlight on tips in minimum-wage bill debate

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:58 AM |

Ford Says Loss Is Double the Amount It Reported

8/03/06 Maynard, NYT, Ford Says Loss Is Double the Amount It Reported

Posted on August 3, 2006 3:05 AM |

Oil prices rise to near 76 dollars

8/03/06 People's Daily, Oil prices rise to near 76 dollars

Posted on August 3, 2006 3:06 AM |

Rising oil prices could cause global recession

8/03/06 Long ABC.net, Rising oil prices could cause global recession

Posted on August 3, 2006 3:08 AM |

Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

8/03/06 Mosnews, Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

Posted on August 3, 2006 3:09 AM |

A new face to Hezbollah's resistance

8/03/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, A new face to Hezbollah's resistance

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:51 AM |

Part 1: Hezbollah south of the border

8/03/06 Escobar, Asia Times, Part 1: Hezbollah south of the border

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:52 AM |

Blair Hints Permission For Israel Bound U.S. Flights

8/03/06 Bansal, AHN, Blair Hints Permission For Israel Bound U.S. Flights

Posted on August 3, 2006 7:11 AM |

U.S. To Send 11,000 More Troops To Afghanistan

8/03/06 Manalo, AHN, U.S. To Send 11,000 More Troops To Afghanistan

Posted on August 3, 2006 7:32 AM |

Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

8/03/06 Daragahi & Barnes, LA Times, Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

Posted on August 3, 2006 7:37 AM |

U.S. commander expresses fear about possible civil war in Iraq

8/03/06 AP, U.S. commander expresses fear about possible civil war in Iraq

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:43 AM |

Minimum wage-estate tax bill snagged in US Senate

8/03/06 Cowan, AP, Minimum wage-estate tax bill snagged in US Senate

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:43 AM |

Suncor's Profit Rises 14-Fold on Oil-Sands Production

8/03/06 Bloomberg, Suncor's Profit Rises 14-Fold on Oil-Sands Production

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:43 AM |

Israeli's criticize Olmert for his handling of war

8/03/06 Mitnick, Wa. Times, Israeli's criticize Olmert for his handling of war

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:44 AM |

Israeli Jets Hit 120 Targets as Troops Push Into South Lebanon

8/03/06 Bloomberg, Israeli Jets Hit 120 Targets as Troops Push Into South Lebanon

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:46 AM |

Middle East: OIC Leaders Demand Immediate Cease-Fire

8/03/06 Radio Free Europe, Middle East: OIC Leaders Demand Immediate Cease-Fire

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:47 AM |

Prisoner swap may be key to any Lebanon ceasefire

8/03/06 Reuters, Prisoner swap may be key to any Lebanon ceasefire

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:48 AM |

More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

8/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:49 AM |

Angola oil production set to steam ahead

8/03/06 Reuters, Angola oil production set to steam ahead

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:50 AM |

Why US effort to rebuild Iraq came up short

8/03/06 Grier, CSM, Why US effort to rebuild Iraq came up short

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:12 PM |

Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

8/03/06 Ambrogi, IOL, Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:17 PM |

Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM

8/03/06 People's Daily, Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:18 PM |

Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

8/03/06 Airy, Financial Express, Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:20 PM |

August 4, 2006

Court Redraws Boundaries Of Congressional Districts In Texas

8/04/06 Lee, AHN, Court Redraws Boundaries Of Congressional Districts In Texas

Posted on August 4, 2006 5:57 AM |

Bridge Bombing Paralyses Lebanon Aid Pipeline

8/04/06 Winfrey, Reuters, Bridge Bombing Paralyses Lebanon Aid Pipeline

Posted on August 4, 2006 6:24 AM |

U.S. Threatens Suit if Maine Probes Verizon Ties to NSA

8/04/06 Wack, Herald Press, U.S. Threatens Suit if Maine Probes Verizon Ties to NSA

Posted on August 4, 2006 6:25 AM |

Environmental Disaster Looms

8/04/06 Mroue, AP, Environmental Disaster Looms

Posted on August 4, 2006 6:26 AM |

E.P.A. Recommends Limits on Thousands of Uses of Pesticides

8/04/06 Janofsky, NYT, E.P.A. Recommends Limits on Thousands of Uses of Pesticides

Posted on August 4, 2006 6:33 AM |

Taller mountains a result of global warming

8/04/06 Than, MSNBC, Taller mountains a result of global warming

Posted on August 4, 2006 6:41 AM |

Poll Finds Low Marks For President On The Economy, Iraq

8/04/06 Borghese, AHN, Poll Finds Low Marks For President On The Economy, Iraq

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:12 AM |

Lawmakers Reject Combined Estate Tax Cut And Minimum Wage Bill

8/04/06 Che, AHN, Lawmakers Reject Combined Estate Tax Cut And Minimum Wage Bill

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:12 AM |

Top scientist makes climate plea

8/04/06 BBC, Top scientist makes climate plea

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:33 AM |

Deadly attacks hit northern Iraq

8/04/06 BBC, Deadly attacks hit northern Iraq

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:33 AM |

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

8/04/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:34 AM |

Three Palestinians killed in Gaza

8/04/06 BBC, Three Palestinians killed in Gaza

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:35 AM |

Court documents highlight Bush's record on censorship

8/04/06 Yost, CHB, Court documents highlight Bush's record on censorship

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:37 AM |

Israel bombs Lebanese highway

8/04/06 Fickling, Guardian, Israel bombs Lebanese highway

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:40 AM |

World must race to develop green energy, urges Rees

8/04/06 Sample, Guardian, World must race to develop green energy, urges Rees

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:40 AM |

Syria Wants to Talk, But Bush Won't Answer the Phone

8/04/06 Moustapha, LA TImes, Syria Wants to Talk, But Bush Won't Answer the Phone

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:41 AM |

France's nuclear tests in Pacific 'gave islanders cancer'

8/04/06 Lichfield, Indepedent, France's nuclear tests in Pacific 'gave islanders cancer'

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:42 AM |

Civilian deaths 'should be seen as war crime'

8/04/06 Doyle, Independent, Civilian deaths 'should be seen as war crime'

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:43 AM |

Cuba Perks Up as Venezuelan Foils Embargo

8/04/06 Forero, NYT, Cuba Perks Up as Venezuelan Foils Embargo

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:45 AM |

Freeing Prisoners Key Goal in Fight Against Israel

8/04/06 Smith, NYT, Freeing Prisoners Key Goal in Fight Against Israel

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:46 AM |

U.S. Issues New Rules on Schools and Disability

8/04/06 Schemo, NYT, U.S. Issues New Rules on Schools and Disability

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:47 AM |

Israel renews Beirut attack

8/04/06 NDTV, Israel renews Beirut attack

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:48 AM |

Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

8/04/06 Cave & Semple, NYT, Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:55 AM |

Schools in Afghanistan under growing attack: UNICEF

8/04/06 Reuters, Schools in Afghanistan under growing attack: UNICEF

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:56 AM |

28 killed in IAF strike near Syria

8/04/06 AP, 28 killed in IAF strike near Syria

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:57 AM |

August 5, 2006

Senate Passes Measure To Safeguard Pets In Emergency Planning

8/04/06 Farby, AHN, Senate Passes Measure To Safeguard Pets In Emergency Planning

Posted on August 5, 2006 5:57 AM |

Rain Relentless In Flooded El Paso

8/05/06 WCVB, Rain Relentless In Flooded El Paso

Posted on August 5, 2006 5:57 AM |

Israeli commandos stage Tyre raid

8/05/06 BBC, Israeli commandos stage Tyre raid

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:20 AM |

US troops face 'war crimes' claim

8/05/06 BBC, US troops face 'war crimes' claim

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:21 AM |

US slaps 'WMD' sanctions on firms

8/05/06 BBC, US slaps 'WMD' sanctions on firms

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:22 AM |

Protests erupt across the Muslim world

8/05/06 Howden, Independent, Protests erupt across the Muslim world

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:27 AM |

Thousands of Muslims flee fierce fighting in Sri Lanka

8/05/06 Huggler, Independent, Thousands of Muslims flee fierce fighting in Sri Lanka

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:28 AM |

Shell agrees to change route of gas pipeline in west Ireland

8/05/06 McKittrick, Independent, Shell agrees to change route of gas pipeline in west Ireland

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:29 AM |

In Israel, Questions About the Conflict

8/05/06 Moore & Finer, WP, In Israel, Questions About the Conflict

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:30 AM |

China Tightening Control Over Tibet

8/05/06 Fan, WP, China Tightening Control Over Tibet

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:31 AM |

Syria, Iraq agree to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

8/05/06 People's Daily, Syria, Iraq agree to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:42 AM |

Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

8/05/06 Eustace, Canada.com, Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:44 AM |

Chief Climate Change Scientist

8/05/06 McElwine, WP, Chief Climate Change Scientist

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:45 AM |

It's about annexation, stupid!

8/05/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, It's about annexation, stupid!

Posted on August 5, 2006 7:34 AM |

A Terrible Thought Occurs to Me - That There Will Be Another 9/11

8/05/06 Fisk, Independent, A Terrible Thought Occurs to Me - That There Will Be Another 9/11

Posted on August 5, 2006 8:51 AM |

Unemployment rate in Niger Delta still high

8/05/06 The Tide, Unemployment rate in Niger Delta still high

Posted on August 5, 2006 9:18 AM |

August 6, 2006

'Dead Zone' Threat to US Suburban Dream

8/06/06 Harris, Observer, 'Dead Zone' Threat to US Suburban Dream

Posted on August 6, 2006 7:03 AM |

Native Sons of Liberty

8/06/06 Gates, NYT, Native Sons of Liberty

Posted on August 6, 2006 7:07 AM |

Mid-East press eyes Lebanon resolution

8/06/06 BBC, Mid-East press eyes Lebanon resolution

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:36 AM |

Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

8/06/06 BBC, Hezbollah launches rocket barrage

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:36 AM |

Iran to ignore nuclear resolution

8/06/06 BBC, Iran to ignore nuclear resolution

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:46 AM |

Grim testimony at troops' hearing

8/06/06 BBC, Grim testimony at troops' hearing

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:47 AM |

HK legislators pass 'spying law'

8/06/06 BBC, HK legislators pass 'spying law'

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:47 AM |

Israel holds Palestinian Speaker

8/06/06 BBC, Israel holds Palestinian Speaker

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:48 AM |

Carter: Bush 'fostered violence' in Middle East

8/06/06 CHB, Carter: Bush 'fostered violence' in Middle East

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:49 AM |

The draft UN resolution

8/06/06 Observer, The draft UN resolution

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:52 AM |

Gays flee Iraq as Shia death squads find a new target

8/06/06 Copesake, Observer, Gays flee Iraq as Shia death squads find a new target

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:53 AM |

Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

8/06/06 Jowit, Guardian, Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:54 AM |

Secret nuclear bases to be shown on public maps

8/06/06 Carrell, Independent, Secret nuclear bases to be shown on public maps

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:55 AM |

ID plans: powers set to widen

8/06/06 Elliott, Independent, ID plans: powers set to widen

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:56 AM |

Slaughter in Qana

8/06/06 Fisk, Independent, Slaughter in Qana

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:57 AM |

A Road Paved With Hope: Bolivia

8/06/06 Reel. WP, A Road Paved With Hope: Bolivia

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:57 AM |

Iran Plans to Expand Nuclear Activities

8/06/06 Dareini, WP, Iran Plans to Expand Nuclear Activities

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:58 AM |

Governors Wary of Change on Troops

8/06/06 Broder, WP, Governors Wary of Change on Troops

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:59 AM |

Partial Vote Recount Ordered In Mexico

8/06/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Partial Vote Recount Ordered In Mexico

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:00 AM |

Baghdad's Chaos Undercuts Tack Pursued by U.S.

8/06/06 Filkins, NYT, Baghdad's Chaos Undercuts Tack Pursued by U.S.

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:01 AM |

'Dead Zone' Reappears Off the Oregon Coast

8/06/06 Deen, NYT, 'Dead Zone' Reappears Off the Oregon Coast

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:02 AM |

Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

8/06/06 Rohter, NYT, Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:02 AM |

Syria 'ready for possible regional war'

8/06/06 AP, Syria 'ready for possible regional war'

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:03 AM |

Lebanon refuses draft UN proposal: speaker

8/06/06 China View, Lebanon refuses draft UN proposal: speaker

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:03 AM |

Who wins in minimum wage loss?

8/06/06 AP, Who wins in minimum wage loss?

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:10 AM |

Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

8/06/06 ZAMAN, Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:12 AM |

Global Warming Could Slam Food Supply

8/06/06 Blakewell & Sandell, ABC, Global Warming Could Slam Food Supply

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:13 AM |

B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

8/06/06 Sin, National Post, B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:15 AM |

Caricom, Climate Change Centre sign MOU to help low-lying states adapt to climate change

8/06/06 Stabroek News, Caricom, Climate Change Centre sign MOU to help low-lying states adapt to climate change

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:16 AM |

Japan to protest undersea oil work by China

8/06/06 AP, Japan to protest undersea oil work by China

Posted on August 6, 2006 9:17 AM |

August 7, 2006

Unsafe at any price - DoD

8/07/06 Surowiecki, New Yorker, Unsafe at any price - DoD

Posted on August 7, 2006 2:58 AM |

Iran threatens to use 'oil weapon' in nuclear standoff

8/07/06 Tisdall, Guardian, Iran threatens to use 'oil weapon' in nuclear standoff

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:03 AM |

Gain in Income Is Offset by Rise in Property Tax

8/07/06 Fessenden, NYT, Gain in Income Is Offset by Rise in Property Tax

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:03 AM |

15 States Expand Right to Shoot in Self-Defense

8/07/06 Liptak, NYT, 15 States Expand Right to Shoot in Self-Defense

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:06 AM |

BP Shutdown to Remove 8 Pct. of US Crude

8/07/06 AP, BP Shutdown to Remove 8 Pct. of US Crude

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:06 AM |

Massive Manatee Favors Manhattan Suburbs

8/07/06 AP, Massive Manatee Favors Manhattan Suburbs

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:08 AM |

Sorting Out Life as Muslims and Marines

8/07/06 Elliott, NYT, Sorting Out Life as Muslims and Marines

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:10 AM |

Air Attacks Intensify In Lebanon, Israel

8/07/06 Cody & Moore, WP, Air Attacks Intensify In Lebanon, Israel

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:11 AM |

Oil Prices Surge as BP Shuts Down Oil Field

8/07/06 Barbash, WP, Oil Prices Surge as BP Shuts Down Oil Field

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:11 AM |

Welfare Changes A Burden To States

8/07/06 Goldstein, WP, Welfare Changes A Burden To States

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:12 AM |

All on the Same Team

8/07/06 Witte, WP, All on the Same Team - Contractors

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:14 AM |

Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

8/07/06 Partlow, WP, Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:14 AM |

When Staying Cool Seems Better Than Being Bad

8/07/06 Vedantam, WP, When Staying Cool Seems Better Than Being Bad

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:15 AM |

Hundreds lost in Ethiopia flood

8/07/06 BBC, Hundreds lost in Ethiopia flood

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:16 AM |

Philippine volcano 'set to erupt'

8/07/06 BBC, Philippine volcano 'set to erupt'

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:17 AM |

549 dead in N Korea flooding

8/07/06 BBC, '549 dead' in N Korea flooding

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:19 AM |

While the UN fiddles... the Middle East burns

8/07/06 Penketh & Brown, Independent, While the UN fiddles... the Middle East burns

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:24 AM |

US reinforces troops in Baghdad

8/07/06 BBC, US reinforces troops in Baghdad

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:24 AM |

Pakistan nuclear report disputed

8/07/06 Jillani, BBC, Pakistan nuclear report disputed

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:26 AM |

Panel Suggests Using Inmates in Drug Trials

8/07/06 Urbina, NYT, Panel Suggests Using Inmates in Drug Trials

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:26 AM |

World Bank in corruption amnesty

8/07/06 BBC, World Bank in corruption amnesty

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:26 AM |

New US Vietnam war abuses exposed

8/07/06 Al Jazeera, New US Vietnam war abuses exposed

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:27 AM |

At detainees' trials, will hearsay be heard?

8/07/06 Richey, CSM, At detainees' trials, will hearsay be heard?

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:28 AM |

Lebanese reject French-US plan

8/07/06 Peterson, CSM, Lebanese reject French-US plan

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:29 AM |

Why the US should mandate paid vacations

8/07/06 Francis, CSM, Why the US should mandate paid vacations

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:30 AM |

Gas-guzzling cars should pay £1,800 road tax, say MPs

8/07/06 Brown, Independent, Gas-guzzling cars should pay £1,800 road tax, say MPs

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:31 AM |

Prominent Hamas politician is seized

8/07/06 Penketh, Independent, Prominent Hamas politician is seized

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:32 AM |

UN resolution text on Lebanon - the sticking points

8/07/06 Beeston, Times, UN resolution text on Lebanon - the sticking points

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:32 AM |

This draft shows who is running America's policy... Israel

8/07/06 Fisk, Independent, This draft shows who is running America's policy... Israel

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:33 AM |

BP pipeline shutdown forces up prices

8/07/06 Evans, Independent, BP pipeline shutdown forces up prices

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:34 AM |

Half of Americans still believe Iraq had WMDs in 2003

8/07/06 Hanley, CHB, Half of Americans still believe Iraq had WMDs in 2003

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:35 AM |

Pension overhaul bill loaded with pork

8/07/06 Abrams, CHB, Pension overhaul bill loaded with pork

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:37 AM |

Hezbollah Rides a New Popularity

8/07/06 Jamail, IPS, Hezbollah Rides a New Popularity

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:38 AM |

In Thai rice paddies, little interest in WTO

8/07/06 Fuller, IHT, In Thai rice paddies, little interest in WTO

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:39 AM |

Unwilling Troops Obtain Legal Aid, Solace in Canada

8/07/06 May, SF Chron, Unwilling Troops Obtain Legal Aid, Solace in Canada

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:39 AM |

Hackers crack new biometric passports

8/07/06 Johnson, Guardian, Hackers crack new biometric passports

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:41 AM |

Bombing of Lebanese harbor sinks fishermen's hope for the future

8/07/06 Murphy, Boston.com, Bombing of Lebanese harbor sinks fishermen's hope for the future

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:46 AM |

Cleanup of B.C. oil spill focuses on wildlife

8/07/06 Moreau, Globe&Mail, Cleanup of B.C. oil spill focuses on wildlife

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:46 AM |

Global Warming: The nutty professor

8/07/06 Pitts-Trib, Global Warming: The nutty professor

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:47 AM |

Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources

8/07/06 Reuters, Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:48 AM |

Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

8/07/06 Vanguard, Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:50 AM |

Rice: Iraq not on way to becoming Iran

8/07/06 Regan, CSM, Rice: Iraq not on way to becoming Iran

Posted on August 7, 2006 8:00 AM |

Scientists Say Melting Permafrost Could Amplify Global Warming

8/07/06 Ling, VOA, Scientists Say Melting Permafrost Could Amplify Global Warming

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:39 PM |

Oil price hits all-time high as BP forced to shut Alaskan field

8/07/06 Foley, Independent, Oil price hits all-time high as BP forced to shut Alaskan field

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:39 PM |

Fossilized bison teeth show climate change

8/07/06 Monsters&Critics, Fossilized bison teeth show climate change

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:41 PM |

Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

8/08/06 Idowu, Tribune.ng, Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:42 PM |

August 8, 2006

Israeli jets pound targets as ground fighting rages

8/08/06 Guardian, Israeli jets pound targets as ground fighting rages

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:39 AM |

The loser in Lebanon: The Atlantic alliance

8/08/06 Perry & Cooke, Asia Times, The loser in Lebanon: The Atlantic alliance

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:40 AM |

First bird flu death in 2003, admits China

8/08/06 Watts, Guardian, First bird flu death in 2003, admits China

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:54 AM |

Iraqi PM attacks heavyhanded US tactics

8/08/06 Howard, Guardian, Iraqi PM attacks heavyhanded US tactics

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:55 AM |

Public Pension Plans Face Billions in Shortages

8/08/06 Walsh, NYT, Public Pension Plans Face Billions in Shortages

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:56 AM |

Army Ponders Amusement Venue, Hotel At Ft. Belvoir

8/08/06 Dwyer, WP, Army Ponders Amusement Venue, Hotel At Ft. Belvoir

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:56 AM |

Democrats Call on Congress to Probe BP Shutdown

8/08/06 Reuters, Democrats Call on Congress to Probe BP Shutdown

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:57 AM |

As the Elephants Multiply, So Do Game Park's Woes

8/08/06 Timberg, WP, As the Elephants Multiply, So Do Game Park's Woes

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:58 AM |

South Lebanese warned of strikes

8/08/06 BBC, South Lebanese warned of strikes

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:58 AM |

Indonesia bird flu toll 'hits 44'

8/08/06 BBC, Indonesia bird flu toll 'hits 44'

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:59 AM |

Sea-bed plan to store carbon

8/08/06 BBC, Sea-bed plan to store carbon

Posted on August 8, 2006 7:59 AM |

Damage is done to Lebanon coast

8/08/06 Kinver, BBC, 'Damage is done' to Lebanon coast

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:00 AM |

Lebanese dead going unburied

8/08/06 Nassar, Al Jazeera, Lebanese dead going unburied

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:01 AM |

The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

8/08/06 Buncombe, Independent, The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:03 AM |

Consumers warned over probiotic drinks

8/08/06 Laurence, Independent, Consumers warned over probiotic drinks

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:03 AM |

Brutal US attack on unarmed Afghans captured by photos

8/08/06 Coghlan, Independent, Brutal US attack on unarmed Afghans captured by photos

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:04 AM |

Jellyfish plague blamed on climate change

8/08/06 Castle, Independent, Jellyfish plague blamed on climate change

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:05 AM |

The Big Question: Is it possible to drill for oil without devastating the environment?

8/08/06 Foley, Independent, The Big Question: Is it possible to drill for oil without devastating the environment?

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:06 AM |

DEATH PENALTY: NGOs to Push U.S. on Moratorium

8/08/06 Langley, IPS, DEATH PENALTY: NGOs to Push U.S. on Moratorium

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:07 AM |

VIETNAM: Officials Grab Land, Evict Peasants

8/08/06 Dinh & Lam, IPS, VIETNAM: Officials Grab Land, Evict Peasants

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:08 AM |

MIDEAST: Arab League Also Steps In

8/08/06 Saberi, IPS, MIDEAST: Arab League Also Steps In

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:09 AM |

Shia Embrace Partitioning of Iraq

8/08/06 Daragahi, LA Times, Shia Embrace Partitioning of Iraq

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:38 PM |

No let-up in violence for Baghdad

8/08/06 Peel, BBC, No let-up in violence for Baghdad

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:38 PM |

Global warming a human problem

8/08/06 USA Today, Global warming 'a human problem'

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:42 PM |

South Africa: Zimbabwean Migrants Vulnerable to Abuse

8/08/06 All Africa, South Africa: Zimbabwean Migrants Vulnerable to Abuse

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:44 PM |

Earth Heats Up as Global Warming Debate Rages

8/08/06 McAlary, VOA, Earth Heats Up as Global Warming Debate Rages

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:45 PM |

Ultrasound may affect fetal brains: study

8/08/06 CTV.ca, Ultrasound may affect fetal brains: study

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:46 PM |

BP Moves to Calm Oil Price Fears

8/08/06 Zimmerman et al, LA Times, BP Moves to Calm Oil Price Fears

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:47 PM |

Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

8/08/06 The Tide, Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:51 PM |

Ethiopia: 10,000 Homeless in Flood-Hit Eastern Town

8/08/06 Ababa, All Africa, Ethiopia: 10,000 Homeless in Flood-Hit Eastern Town

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:52 PM |

HK pollution protest dims lights

8/08/06 BBC, HK pollution protest dims lights

Posted on August 8, 2006 11:05 PM |

August 9, 2006

Lieberman Sets Sights on Independent Candidacy

8/09/06 Balz & Murray, WP, Lieberman Sets Sights on Independent Candidacy

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:39 AM |

Blackhawk down in new Iraq violence

8/09/06 Al Jazeera, Blackhawk down in new Iraq violence

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:40 AM |

McKinney beaten but unbowed

8/09/06 CNN, McKinney beaten but unbowed

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:55 AM |

Morgue body count highlights Iraq bloodshed

8/09/06 Reuters, Morgue body count highlights Iraq bloodshed

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:56 AM |

60 percent of Americans oppose Iraq war

8/09/06 CNN, 60 percent of Americans oppose Iraq war

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:56 AM |

Indian state bans Coke, Pepsi

8/09/06 Business Week, Indian state bans Coke, Pepsi

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:57 AM |

Israeli ministers approve expanded Lebanon offensive

8/09/06 Reuters, Israeli ministers approve expanded Lebanon offensive

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:58 AM |

Global Warming's Real and Present Impacts on North America

8/09/06 Infozine, Global Warming's Real and Present Impacts on North America

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:59 AM |

Oil supply can outpace future demand, CERA say

8/09/06 Canada.com, Oil supply can outpace future demand, CERA say

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/09/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

Scrutiny of BP mounts in Alaska

8/09/06 AP, Scrutiny of BP mounts in Alaska

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:02 AM |

Pakistan's port in troubled waters

8/09/06 Mills, Asia Times, Pakistan's port in troubled waters

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:04 AM |

BP readies oil tanker spree after Alaska outage

8/09/06 Ambrogi, Reuters, BP readies oil tanker spree after Alaska outage

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:05 AM |

BP Alaska oil slowdown highlights Arctic risks

8/09/06 Doyle, Reuters, BP Alaska oil slowdown highlights Arctic risks

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:06 AM |

China's many roads to prosperity

8/09/06 Ewing, Asia Times, China's many roads to prosperity

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:11 AM |

UN Asked to Investigate Massacre of 17 Aid Workers

8/09/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, UN Asked to Investigate Massacre of 17 Aid Workers

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:16 AM |

American Bar Association Urges Halt to 'Signing Statements'

8/09/06 Savage, Boston Globe, American Bar Association Urges Halt to 'Signing Statements'

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:16 AM |

US neocons hoped Israel would attack Syria

8/09/06 Regan, CSM, US neocons hoped Israel would attack Syria

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:35 AM |

Native People Demand Self-Determination

8/09/06 Rizvi, IPS, Native People Demand Self-Determination

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:40 AM |

Iraq Is Dying

8/09/06 Hayden, Nation, Iraq Is Dying

Posted on August 9, 2006 9:26 AM |

So What's Our Role in Iraq's Civil War?

8/09/06 Meyerson, WP, So What's Our Role in Iraq's Civil War?

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:40 PM |

Aid crisis worsens as Israel pounds southern Lebanon

8/09/06 Kifner, NYT, Aid crisis worsens as Israel pounds southern Lebanon

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:42 PM |

Israeli gunboats hit refugee camp in Lebanon

8/09/06 The Hindu, Israeli gunboats hit refugee camp in Lebanon

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:43 PM |

Will the world's polluters pay for climate change

8/09/06 Singer, Taipei Times, Will the world's polluters pay for climate change?

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:48 PM |

Each oil jolt has a lesson - if learned

8/09/06 CSM, Each oil jolt has a lesson - if learned

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:50 PM |

Campbell urges environment action

8/09/06 BBC, Campbell urges environment action

Posted on August 9, 2006 10:51 PM |

UN powers re-think Lebanon draft

8/09/06 BBC, UN powers re-think Lebanon draft

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:02 PM |

Angry MPs demand recall of parliament

8/09/06 Wintour, et al, Guardian, Angry MPs demand recall of parliament

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:05 PM |

East coast prepares to face 'great flood'

8/09/06 Herbert, Independent, East coast prepares to face 'great flood'

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:05 PM |

Med to lose pull as Earth heats up

8/09/06 Randerson, Guardian, Med to lose pull as Earth heats up

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:09 PM |

French farms feel heat in drought alert

8/09/06 Smith, Independent, French farms feel heat in drought alert

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:10 PM |

Israel's promise of humanitarian corridors is exposed as a sham

8/09/06 Fisk, Israel's promise of humanitarian corridors is exposed as a sham

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:10 PM |

With Alaskan oil crimped, Californians look for options

8/09/06 Scherer, CSM, With Alaskan oil crimped, Californians look for options

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:13 PM |

The sheikh behind Hizbullah

8/09/06 Peterson, CSM, The sheikh behind Hizbullah

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:21 PM |

Leak is latest of Alaska's pipeline woes

8/09/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Leak is latest of Alaska's pipeline woes

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:21 PM |

Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

8/09/06 Llana, CSM, Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:22 PM |

In Mideast war, stakes keep rising

8/09/06 Grier, CSM, In Mideast war, stakes keep rising

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:23 PM |

War Crimes Act Changes Would Reduce Threat Of Prosecution

8/09/06 Smith, WP, War Crimes Act Changes Would Reduce Threat Of Prosecution

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:24 PM |

Lieberman Defeated in Democratic Primary

8/09/06 Balz & Murray, WP, Lieberman Defeated in Democratic Primary

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:25 PM |

A Fight Against Terrorism -- and Disorganization

8/09/06 DeYoung, WP, A Fight Against Terrorism -- and Disorganization

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:26 PM |

For Businesses, the Pinch Moves Beyond the Pump

8/09/06 Kang & Henderson, WP, For Businesses, the Pinch Moves Beyond the Pump

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:28 PM |

$400 Million FEMA Contracts Now Total $3.4 Billion

8/09/06 Hsu, WP, $400 Million FEMA Contracts Now Total $3.4 Billion

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:29 PM |

NOAA Curtails Hurricane Forecast

8/09/06 Whoriskey, WP, NOAA Curtails Hurricane Forecast

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:30 PM |

Country Can Cope With Oil Loss, Energy Chief Says

8/09/06 Wald & Krauss, NYT, Country Can Cope With Oil Loss, Energy Chief Says

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:32 PM |

U.S., France At Odds on Resolution For Mideast

8/09/06 Lynch & Wright, WP, U.S., France At Odds on Resolution For Mideast

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:32 PM |

Medicare Payments to Doctors Face Cuts

8/09/06 Pear, NYT, Medicare Payments to Doctors Face Cuts

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:34 PM |

August 10, 2006

Nightly Nativism

8/10/06 Eviatar, Nation, Nightly Nativism

Posted on August 10, 2006 6:17 AM |

We thought Gaza was pretty tough

8/10/06 Urquhardt, Guardian, We thought Gaza was pretty tough

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:17 AM |

'Mass murder terror plot' uncovered

8/10/06 Oliver, Guardian, 'Mass murder terror plot' uncovered

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:19 AM |

New Security Rules Prompt Confusion

8/10/06 Hulusha, NYT, New Security Rules Prompt Confusion

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:21 AM |

British Authorities Arrest 21; U.S. Raises Threat Level

8/10/06 Pfanner & O'Neil, NYT, British Authorities Arrest 21; U.S. Raises Threat Level

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:21 AM |

An Oil Leak Rattles a State and Its Workers

8/10/06 Yardley, NYT, An Oil Leak Rattles a State and Its Workers

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:22 AM |

Gay M.B.A. Students Make Strides on Wall Street

8/10/06 NYT, Gay M.B.A. Students Make Strides on Wall Street

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:23 AM |

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly

8/10/06 AP, U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:24 AM |

Israel, Seeking Rocket Buffer, Sets Expansion

8/10/06 Erlanger, NYT, Israel, Seeking Rocket Buffer, Sets Expansion

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:25 AM |

Terrorist Plot Thwarted

8/10/06 Weber, WP, Terrorist Plot Thwarted

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:25 AM |

CUNY Seeing Fewer Blacks at Top Schools

8/10/06 Arenson, NYT, CUNY Seeing Fewer Blacks at Top Schools

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:26 AM |

Big Katrina Contractors Win More FEMA Work

8/10/06 Witte & Hsu, Big Katrina Contractors Win More FEMA Work

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:27 AM |

Super typhoon slams into China

8/10/06 Elias & Blanchard, WP, Super typhoon slams into China

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:27 AM |

3 Charged As Probe Into Options Widens

8/10/06 Johnson, WP, 3 Charged As Probe Into Options Widens

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:28 AM |

BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

8/10/06 Carr, WP, BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:29 AM |

Greening of Chicago Starts at the Top Floor

8/10/06 Slevin & Lydersen, WP, Greening of Chicago Starts at the Top Floor

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:30 AM |

Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

8/10/06 Orlandi, WP, Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:31 AM |

Counterintelligence Officials Resign

8/10/06 Pincus, WP, Counterintelligence Officials Resign

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:31 AM |

UK general warns of Afghan threat

8/10/06 BBC, UK general warns of Afghan threat

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:32 AM |

Liquid explosives - easily concealed and deadly

8/10/06 Radowitz, Independent, Liquid explosives - easily concealed and deadly

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:34 AM |

Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

8/10/06 BBC, Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:34 AM |

Israeli jets strike Beirut and Bekaa

8/10/06 Al Jazeera, Israeli jets strike Beirut and Bekaa

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:34 AM |

Lebanese direct growing anger at US

8/10/06 Peterson, CSM, Lebanese direct growing anger at US

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:36 AM |

Arctic thawed in prehistoric global warming

8/10/06 Connor, Independent, Arctic thawed in prehistoric global warming

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:37 AM |

Nasrallah vows to turn Lebanon into Jewish graveyard

8/10/06 Chulov, The Australian, Nasrallah vows to turn Lebanon into Jewish graveyard

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:38 AM |

Is this the price of clean fuel?

8/10/06 Marren, Independent, Is this the price of clean fuel?

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:39 AM |

INDIA: Crackdown on Sex Selective Abortions

8/10/06 Arya, IPS, INDIA: Crackdown on Sex Selective Abortions

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:39 AM |

Text: U.S. briefing on Britain plot

8/10/06 AP, Text: U.S. briefing on Britain plot

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:42 AM |

Arab-Israelis caught in middle

8/10/06 Patience, BBC, Arab-Israelis caught in middle

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:49 AM |

Coke, Pepsi Face Further Bans in India

8/10/06 Mahapatra, AP, Coke, Pepsi Face Further Bans in India

Posted on August 10, 2006 9:09 AM |

The New Nativism

8/10/06 Nation, The New Nativism

Posted on August 10, 2006 9:25 AM |

White Heat

8/10/06 Nation, White Heat - Immigration

Posted on August 10, 2006 9:29 AM |

August 11, 2006

Veteran Policy-Makers Fear Disaster in U.S. Course

8/11/06 Lobe, IPS, Veteran Policy-Makers Fear Disaster in U.S. Course

Posted on August 11, 2006 7:32 AM |

Poll: President Bush's Approval Falls 33%

8/11/06 AHN, Poll: President Bush's Approval Falls 33%

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:07 AM |

Judge OKs Arizona Opposite-Sex Only Marriage Measure

8/11/06 AHN, Judge OKs Arizona Opposite-Sex Only Marriage Measure

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:07 AM |

U.S. Issues Terror Warning In New Delhi

8/11/06 Sharma, AHN, U.S. Issues Terror Warning In New Delhi

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:07 AM |

'US Troubled By Syria's Growing Self-Confidence'

8/11/06 Jones, AHN, 'US Troubled By Syria's Growing Self-Confidence'

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:24 AM |

'Air plot' suspects: Names released

8/11/06 BBC, 'Air plot' suspects: Names released

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:24 AM |

PanAfrica: United States to Establish Mission to African Union

8/11/06 Corey, All Africa, PanAfrica: United States to Establish Mission to African Union

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:25 AM |

UK threat level remains critical

8/11/06 BBC, UK threat level remains critical

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:26 AM |

Strong quake shakes Mexico City

8/11/06 BBC, Strong quake shakes Mexico City

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:27 AM |

Getting aid to Lebanon

8/11/06 BBC, Getting aid to Lebanon

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:28 AM |

Katrina jail 'horror' condemned

8/11/06 BBC, Katrina jail 'horror' condemned

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:29 AM |

UN warns on Mid-East 'war crimes'

8/11/06 BBC, UN warns on Mid-East 'war crimes'

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:30 AM |

E Guinea ministers resign en bloc

8/11/06 BBC, E Guinea ministers resign en bloc

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:38 AM |

Iraq's downward spiral toward partition

8/11/06 Ahari, Asia Times, Iraq's downward spiral toward partition

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:41 AM |

Indonesia 'to execute Christians'

8/11/06 BBC, Indonesia 'to execute Christians' (for leading attacks on Muslims)

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:41 AM |

Greenland melt 'speeding up'

8/11/06 BBC, Greenland melt 'speeding up'

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:44 AM |

Silenced nation - Eritrea

8/11/06 Rice, Guardian, Silenced nation - Eritrea

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:07 AM |

Israel faces domestic backlash over conflict

8/11/06 Fickling, Guardian, Israel faces domestic backlash over conflict

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:11 AM |

The Conspiracy: How a group of suicide bombers planned to blow up 10 planes

8/11/06 Bennetto & Sengupta, Independent, The Conspiracy: How a group of suicide bombers planned to blow up 10 planes

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:12 AM |

Ancestral cell infects dogs with contagious tumours

8/11/06 Connor, Independent, Ancestral cell infects dogs with contagious tumours

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:13 AM |

Hizbollah's iron discipline is match for military machine

8/11/06 Fisk, Independent, Hizbollah's iron discipline is match for military machine

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:13 AM |

How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

8/11/06 Howden, Independent, How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:16 AM |

Iran outlaws human rights group in new crackdown

8/11/06 Taylor, Independent, Iran outlaws human rights group in new crackdown

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:22 AM |

Tip Followed '05 Attacks on London Transit

8/11/06 Whitlock & Linzer, WP, Tip Followed '05 Attacks on London Transit

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:24 AM |

Animal magic: The original environmentalist

8/11/06 Jury, Independent, Animal magic: The original environmentalist

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:24 AM |

Economy Often Defies Soft Landing

8/11/06 Andrews, NYT, Economy Often Defies Soft Landing

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:29 AM |

Israel Asks U.S. to Ship Rockets With Wide Blast

8/11/06 Cloud, NYT, Israel Asks U.S. to Ship Rockets With Wide Blast

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:32 AM |

For Californians, Deadly Heat Cut a Broad Swath

8/11/06 Steinhauer, NYT, For Californians, Deadly Heat Cut a Broad Swath

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:34 AM |

Panel's Report Urges Higher Education Shake-Up

8/11/06 Dillon, NYT, Panel's Report Urges Higher Education Shake-Up

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:35 AM |

A Brief Recovery and Now This

8/11/06 Maynard, NYT, A Brief Recovery and Now This

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:36 AM |

Immigration and Jobs Link Is Disputed

8/11/06 Preston, NYT, Immigration and Jobs Link Is Disputed

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:36 AM |

The Ultimate Neighborhood Park

8/11/06 Kugel, NYT, The Ultimate Neighborhood Park

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:39 AM |

Escaped GM grass could spread bad news

8/11/06 Hopkins, Nature, Escaped GM grass could spread bad news

Posted on August 11, 2006 12:21 PM |

August 12, 2006

Oil refinery gives greenhouses a boost with CO2 pipeline

8/12/06 Randerson, Guardian, Oil refinery gives greenhouses a boost with CO2 pipeline

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:32 AM |

U.N. Council Backs Measure to Halt War in Lebanon

8/12/06 Hoge & Erlanger, NYT, U.N. Council Backs Measure to Halt War in Lebanon

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:32 AM |

Focused on 9/11, U.S. Is Seen to Lag on New Threats

8/12/06 Lipton & Wald, NYT, Focused on 9/11, U.S. Is Seen to Lag on New Threats

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:45 AM |

U.S. Ambassador Says Iran Is Inciting Attacks

8/12/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Ambassador Says Iran Is Inciting Attacks

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:46 AM |

Israel Stages Wide-Ranging Airstrikes

8/12/06 AP, Israel Stages Wide-Ranging Airstrikes

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:47 AM |

Chaos Follows in Chinese Typhoon's Wake

8/12/06 Reuters, Chaos Follows in Chinese Typhoon's Wake

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:47 AM |

Your Life as an Open Book

8/12/06 Zeller, NYT, Your Life as an Open Book

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:48 AM |

Bush Aides Foresee Gains on Eavesdropping and Guantanamo

8/12/06 Rutenberg, NYT, Bush Aides Foresee Gains on Eavesdropping and Guantanamo

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:49 AM |

Auto Industry and E.P.A. Agree on Program to Recycle Mercury

8/12/06 Janofsky, NYT, Auto Industry and E.P.A. Agree on Program to Recycle Mercury

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:51 AM |

U.S. GIs Capture 60 Iraq Terror Suspects

8/12/06 Joshi, AP, U.S. GIs Capture 60 Iraq Terror Suspects

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:51 AM |

Sheehan Treated for Dehydration in Texas

8/12/06 Brown, AP, Sheehan Treated for Dehydration in Texas

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:52 AM |

Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

8/12/06 Mufson, WP, Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:53 AM |

Ashcroft Finds Private-Sector Niche

8/12/06 Nakashima, WP, Ashcroft Finds Private-Sector Niche

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:54 AM |

Drug-Terror Connection Disputed

8/12/06 Lydersen, WP, Drug-Terror Connection Disputed

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:55 AM |

Fresh Israel raids after UN vote

8/12/06 BBC, Fresh Israel raids after UN vote

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:56 AM |

Text: UN Lebanon resolution

8/12/06 BBC, Text: UN Lebanon resolution

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:56 AM |

China army helps typhoon clear-up

8/12/06 BBC, China army helps typhoon clear-up

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:57 AM |

The enemy within? The ordinary men in the midst of an extraordinary plot

8/12/06 Brown et al, Independent, The enemy within? The ordinary men in the midst of an extraordinary plot

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:58 AM |

After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

8/12/06 Foley, Independent, After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:58 AM |

Iranian Shadow Lengthens over Lebanon

8/12/06 Saberi, IPS, Iranian Shadow Lengthens over Lebanon

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:00 AM |

Israel triples efforts as Lebanon ceasefire looms

8/12/06 IOL, Israel triples efforts as Lebanon ceasefire looms

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:00 AM |

BP to keep some Prudhoe Bay production

8/12/06 Moore, MarketWatch, BP to keep some Prudhoe Bay production

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:09 AM |

IDF strikes last Lebanon-Syria border crossing

8/12/06 AP, IDF strikes last Lebanon-Syria border crossing

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:09 AM |

Overwhelming scientific consensus supports global warming

8/12/06 Sioux City Journal, Overwhelming scientific consensus supports global warming

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:10 AM |

World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

8/12/06 Webb, The Age, World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:11 AM |

Attacking terrorism at its roots

8/12/06 Ahrari, Asia Times, Attacking terrorism at its roots

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:44 AM |

Tehran holds the key to a ceasefire

8/12/06 Moubayed, Asia Times, Tehran holds the key to a ceasefire

Posted on August 12, 2006 8:46 AM |

A symphony of civilizations

8/12/06 Gosset, Asia TImes, A symphony of civilizations

Posted on August 12, 2006 9:08 AM |

August 13, 2006

Leaders agree to UN truce timing

8/13/06 BBC, Leaders agree to UN truce timing

Posted on August 13, 2006 2:33 AM |

Police hunt 'two dozen' terror cells in Britain

8/13/06 Doward et al, BBC, Police hunt 'two dozen' terror cells in Britain

Posted on August 13, 2006 2:33 AM |

UN says 'peace tomorrow' despite Israeli attack

8/13/06 Urquhart et al, Observer, UN says 'peace tomorrow' despite Israeli attack

Posted on August 13, 2006 2:35 AM |