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December 1, 2006

Deep inside the 'kingdom of heaven'

12/01/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Deep inside the 'kingdom of heaven'

What are 'inalienable rights'? If you don't know, you don't get them

12/01/06 Pilkington, Guardian, What are 'inalienable rights'? If you don't know, you don't get them

Groups Urge Congress to Act on Trade

12/01/06 AP, Groups Urge Congress to Act on Trade

Global warming plan to target business

12/01/06 Murphy & Stafford, The Age, Global warming plan to target business

China courts crack down on dissent

12/01/06 Al Jazeera, China courts crack down on dissent

Beyond Hegemony

12/01/06 Starobin, National Journal, Beyond Hegemony (American imperialism)

Foe of Birth Control to Head Family Planning

12/01/06 Rizvi, IPS, Foe of Birth Control to Head Family Planning

Like Hitler and Brezhnev, Bush is in denial

12/01/06 Fisk, Independent, Like Hitler and Brezhnev, Bush is in denial

Massive Ice Shelf 'May Collapse without Warning'

12/01/06 NZ Herald, Massive Ice Shelf 'May Collapse without Warning'

AIDS Ravaging Workforce of Poorest Nations

12/01/06 Attewill, Guardian, AIDS Ravaging Workforce of Poorest Nations

Litvinenko contact tests positive for radiation

12/01/06 Attewill, Guardian, Litvinenko contact tests positive for radiation

Family believes former Russian prime minister also poisoned

12/01/06 Parfitt, Guardian, Family believes former Russian prime minister also poisoned

Hundreds feared dead in Philippine mudslides

12/01/06 McCurry, Guardian, Hundreds feared dead in Philippine mudslides

Hundreds of foreign inmates still awaiting deportation months after end of jail terms

12/01/06 Morris, Independent, Hundreds of foreign inmates still awaiting deportation months after end of jail terms

Former Russian PM Gaidar poisoned, say his doctors

12/01/06 Osborn & Milmo, Independent, Former Russian PM Gaidar poisoned, say his doctors

The suffering that betrays a world divided

12/01/06 Brown et al, The suffering that betrays a world divided

Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa

12/01/06 LaFranier, NYT, Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa

Probe: Safety Lapse Killed Ky. Miners

12/01/06 AP, Probe: Safety Lapse Killed Ky. Miners

History for Sale; Needs Work

12/01/06 Smith, NYT, History for Sale; Needs Work

10,000 Get Grant Letters on Rebuilding in Louisiana

12/01/06 Eaton, NYT, 10,000 Get Grant Letters on Rebuilding in Louisiana

U.S. Prison Population Sets Record

12/01/06 AP, U.S. Prison Population Sets Record

U.S. Citizenship Process Is Getting a History Test

12/01/06 Fears, WP, U.S. Citizenship Process Is Getting a History Test

Our view on national fiscal security: Look who owns U.S. debt now

12/01/06 USA Today, Our view on national fiscal security: Look who owns U.S. debt now

U.S. warns financial firms of al-Qaida cyber threat

12/01/06 China View, U.S. warns financial firms of al-Qaida cyber threat

Global warming linked to bigger monsoons

12/01/06 Reuters, Global warming linked to bigger monsoons

US, NATO attacked Afghanistan to achieve their targets

12/01/06 PakTribune, US, NATO attacked Afghanistan to achieve their targets

OPEC agrees on 50 dollars for per barrel of oil: Venezuelan president

12/01/06 Peoples Daily, OPEC agrees on 50 dollars for per barrel of oil: Venezuelan president

December 2, 2006

Millions assigned terror risk score on trips to the US

12/02/06 Pilkington, Guardian, Millions assigned terror risk score on trips to the US

Hopes fade after Philippine storm

12/02/06 BBC, Hopes fade after Philippine storm

Polonium, the poison of choice

12/02/06 Asia Times, Polonium, the poison of choice

Huge protest brings Beirut to a standstill

12/02/05 Chassay, Guardian, Huge protest brings Beirut to a standstill

Scientists to provide bioterror early warning system

12/02/06 Randerson, Guardian, Scientists to provide bioterror early warning system

Lebanese billionaire is drawn into BAE arms deal inquiry as 'second middleman for Saudis'

12/01/06 Leigh et al, Guardian, Lebanese billionaire is drawn into BAE arms deal inquiry as 'second middleman for Saudis'

Genetically modified potatoes to be grown in British trials

12/02/06 Sample, Guardian, Genetically modified potatoes to be grown in British trials

Nepal's farmers on the front line of global climate change

12/02/06 Vidal, Guardian, Nepal's farmers on the front line of global climate change

Hundreds dead as typhoon pounds the Philippines

12/02/06 Thomas, Independent, Hundreds dead as typhoon pounds the Philippines

The $2 question: Weak dollar is good for visitors to US, but outlook for world economy is bleak

12/02/06 Thorton, Independent, The $2 question: Weak dollar is good for visitors to US, but outlook for world economy is bleak

Dollar dips to new low on US fears

12/02/06 Thornton, Independent, Dollar dips to new low on US fears

Eco-catastrophe: The Cairngorms

12/02/06 Marren, Independent, Eco-catastrophe: The Cairngorms

Scientist warns over GM potato trials

12/02/06 Hosie, Independent, Scientist warns over GM potato trials

CHILE: Airport Divides Government and Mapuches

12/02/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: Airport Divides Government and Mapuches

Middle East hot spots merging

12/01/06 Mitnick, CSM, Middle East hot spots merging

GSA Chief Seeks to Cut Budget For Audits

12/02/06 Higham & O'Harrow, WP, GSA Chief Seeks to Cut Budget For Audits

Afghanistan Opium Crop Sets Record

12/02/06 DeYoung, WP, Afghanistan Opium Crop Sets Record

A Dream Blown Away

12/02/06 Garreau, WP, A Dream Blown Away

Investors Question The Fed's Outlook

12/02/06 Henderson, WP, Investors Question The Fed's Outlook

Wal-Mart Confronts a Conundrum: How Does the Biggest Get Bigger?

12/02/06 Shin, WP, Wal-Mart Confronts a Conundrum: How Does the Biggest Get Bigger?

Next Chairman for Intelligence Opposed War

12/02/06 Mazzetti, NYT, Next Chairman for Intelligence Opposed War

Supporting Boys or Girls When the Line Isn't Clear

12/02/06 Brown, NYT, Supporting Boys or Girls When the Line Isn't Clear

Fed Official Sees Inflation Shift

12/02/06 Bloomberg, Fed Official Sees Inflation Shift

Shutdown of EPA Libraries Worries Scientists, Advocates

12/02/06 Goldstein, McClatchey, Shutdown of EPA Libraries Worries Scientists, Advocates

Defense Nominee's Business Ties Raise Concerns

12/02/06 Roche, NYT, Defense Nominee's Business Ties Raise Concerns

Defense Official to Resign

12/02/06 AFP, Defense Official to Resign (Cambone)

Russia's Hidden Power Struggle

12/02/06 Lipman, WP, Russia's Hidden Power Struggle

US urges end to Somalia arms ban

12/02/06 Al Jazeera, US urges end to Somalia arms ban

French jets pound the Central African Republic

12/02/06 IRIN, French jets pound the Central African Republic

Key lawmaker calls spy program illegal

12/02/06 Doyle, SF Gate, Key lawmaker calls spy program illegal

Expert Warns China to Act or Suffer Consequences of Climate Change

12/02/06 Robertson, VOA, Expert Warns China to Act or Suffer Consequences of Climate Change

Doctors seek poisoning clues during autopsy

12/02/06 CNN Intl., Doctors seek poisoning clues during autopsy

Western states team up to fight global warming

12/02/05 Baker, SF Gate, Western states team up to fight global warming

UK economist hails China's efforts to reduce emission of green house gas

12/02/06 People's Daily, UK economist hails China's efforts to reduce emission of green house gas

Water recycling dominates climate change forum discussions

12/02/06 ABC (AU), Water recycling dominates climate change forum discussions

Way out of N-Delta crises, by 65 Nobel Laureates

12/02/06 Vanguard, Way out of N-Delta crises, by 65 Nobel Laureates

December 3, 2006

Mideast Allies Near a State of Panic

12/03/06 Richter, LA Times, Mideast Allies Near a State of Panic

As Trucking Rules Are Eased, a Debate on Safety Grows

12/03/06 Labaton, NYT, As Trucking Rules Are Eased, a Debate on Safety Grows

Venezuela's Economic Boom Buoys Chavez

12/03/06 Romero, NYT, Venezuela's Economic Boom Buoys Chavez

Imports Spurring Push to Subsidize Produce

12/03/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, Imports Spurring Push to Subsidize Produce

Blowing the Whistle on Big Oil

12/03/06 Andrews, NYT, Blowing the Whistle on Big Oil

1,000 Feared Dead From Typhoon

12/03/06 Condi, NYT, 1,000 Feared Dead From Typhoon

Georgia Legislator's Wife Battles Deportation Order

12/03/06 Goodman, NYT, Georgia Legislator's Wife Battles Deportation Order

Funding Continues for Illness Scientists Dismiss

12/03/06 Brown, WP, Funding Continues for Illness Scientists Dismiss

529 Plans, By the Book

12/03/06 Singletary, WP, THe Color of Money: 529 Plans, By the Book

Borrowing From A Mom and Pop

12/03/06 Hamilton, WP, Borrowing From A Mom and Pop

Order Shows FEMA Aid Shortcomings

12/03/06 Hsu, WP, Order Shows FEMA Aid Shortcomings

National Intelligence Director Says He'll Stay On

12/03/06 Pincus, WP, National Intelligence Director Says He'll Stay On

From Competitors to Trading Partners

12/03/06 Timberg, WP, From Competitors to Trading Partners

Qatar 'to pay Palestinian wages'

12/03/06 BBC, Qatar 'to pay Palestinian wages'

Venezuela: A nation divided

12/03/06 Malinarich, BBC, Venezuela: A nation divided

The Litvinenko murder: Scaramella - The Italian Connection

12/03/06 Popham, Independent, The Litvinenko murder: Scaramella - The Italian Connection

Spy poison drama: Litvinenko now cast in role of blackmailer

12/03/06 Goodchild, Independent, Spy poison drama: Litvinenko now cast in role of blackmailer

UK pastor behind worldwide shark smuggling racket

12/03/06 Mole, Independent, UK pastor behind worldwide shark smuggling racket

US tells banks to shut down Iran operations

12/03/06 Murray-Watson, Independent, US tells banks to shut down Iran operations

Rumsfeld: US failing in Iraq

12/03/06 Harris, Guardian, Rumsfeld: US failing in Iraq

It's hot - but climate research is being cut

12/03/06 Howitt et al, Guardian, It's hot - but climate research is being cut

Despite NATO, Afghan Opium Cultivation Grows 61 Percent

12/03/06 Kniazkov, AFP, Despite NATO, Afghan Opium Cultivation Grows 61 Percent

Friend says he knows who poisoned former Soviet spy

12/03/06 CNN, Friend says he knows who poisoned former Soviet spy

December 4, 2006

Anger at UN chief's Iraq comments

12/04/06 BBC, Anger at UN chief's Iraq comments

Kofi Annan interview: Text

12/04/06 BBC, Kofi Annan interview: Text

Chavez wins Venezuela re-election

12/04/06 BBC, Chavez wins Venezuela re-election

Fiji army moves to control Suva

12/04/06 BBC, Fiji army moves to control Suva

Rainforest gets protected status

12/04/06 BBC, Rainforest gets protected status

Rwanda resisting 'bully' France

12/04/06 BBC, Rwanda resisting 'bully' France

Bolton to Leave as US Ambassador to UN

12/04/06 Anderson, Reuters, Bolton to Leave as US Ambassador to UN

Carter Criticizes US Approach to Israel

12/04/06 Kempter, Atlanta Journal, Carter Criticizes US Approach to Israel

Peace Sign: Apostles to No Nukes

12/04/06 Munro, Durango Times, Peace Sign: Apostles to No Nukes

A CIA Insider's Take on Gates

12/04/06 McGovern, Miami Herald, A CIA Insider's Take on Gates

Surge in numbers charged with race-hate crimes

12/04/06 Barrett, Independent, Surge in numbers charged with race-hate crimes

Video Is a Window Into a Terror Suspect's Isolation

12/04/06 Sontag, NYT, Video Is a Window Into a Terror Suspect's Isolation

After a Rush, Pace of Levee Work Downshifts

12/04/06 Schwartz, NYT, After a Rush, Pace of Levee Work Downshifts

At Bosses' Invitation, Chaplains Come Into Workplace and Onto Payroll

12/04/06 Banerjee, NYT, At Bosses' Invitation, Chaplains Come Into Workplace and Onto Payroll

Bush Mulls Resumed Energy Drilling Off Alaska

12/04/06 Barringer, NYT, Bush Mulls Resumed Energy Drilling Off Alaska

For Defense Nominee, Echoes of Old Questions

12/04/06 Smith, WP, For Defense Nominee, Echoes of Old Questions

Inquiry Turns To Humans On Pollutant, Hormone Tie

12/04/06 Fahrenthold, WP, Inquiry Turns To Humans On Pollutant, Hormone Tie

December 5, 2006

Fiji military chief stages coup

12/05/06 BBC, Fiji military chief stages coup

Pollution 'reducing rice harvest'

12/05/06 BBC, Pollution 'reducing rice harvest'

Darfur leader makes Sudan threat

12/05/06 BBC, Darfur leader makes Sudan threat

US plans permanent base on Moon

12/05/06 BBC, US plans permanent base on Moon

Hungry ancients 'turned cannibal'

12/05/06 BBC, Hungry ancients 'turned cannibal'

Musharraf offers Kashmir 'solution'

12/05/06 Guardian, Musharraf offers Kashmir 'solution'

Britain needs Trident as it cannot rely on US, says Blair

12/05/06 Grice & Brown, Independent, Britain needs Trident as it cannot rely on US, says Blair

Lib Dems warn of consumer debt and property crash

12/05/06 Russell, Independent, Lib Dems warn of consumer debt and property crash

Litvinenko affair will damage our relationship with UK, warns Russia

12/05/06 Osborn et al, Independent, Litvinenko affair will damage our relationship with UK, warns Russia

Bolton is forced to quit UN ambassador post

12/05/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bolton is forced to quit UN ambassador post

Court Reviews Race as Factor in School Plans

12/05/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Court Reviews Race as Factor in School Plans

As Auto Prosperity Shifts South, Two Towns Offer a Study in Contrasts

12/05/06 Maynard, NYT, As Auto Prosperity Shifts South, Two Towns Offer a Study in Contrasts

Blurring Political Lines in the Military Debate

12/05/06 Gordon, NYT, Blurring Political Lines in the Military Debate

Indonesian Cities Lie in Shadow of Cyclical Tsunami, Scientists Say

12/05/06 Revkin, NYT, Indonesian Cities Lie in Shadow of Cyclical Tsunami, Scientists Say

Renewed Worries on Medicare Drug Plans

12/05/06 Pear, NYT, Renewed Worries on Medicare Drug Plans

U.S. Army Battling To Save Equipment

12/05/06 Tyson, WP, U.S. Army Battling To Save Equipment

Census Counts 100,000 Contractors in Iraq

12/05/06 Merle, WP, Census Counts 100,000 Contractors in Iraq

A Precarious Shelter in Afghanistan

12/05/06 Constable, WP, A Precarious Shelter in Afghanistan

December 6, 2006

'Alternative Nobel' Winner Says U.S. Attack on Iran Likely before 2008

12/06/06 AP, 'Alternative Nobel' Winner Says U.S. Attack on Iran Likely before 2008

Richest 2% Hold Half the World's Assets

12/06/06 Giles, Financial Times, Richest 2% Hold Half the World's Assets

Official Iraq War Costs Don't Tell the Whole Story

12/06/06 Hall & Montgomery, McClatchey, Official Iraq War Costs Don't Tell the Whole Story

Subprime Loans Going From Boon to Housing Bane

12/06/06 Bajaj & Nixon, NYT, Subprime Loans Going From Boon to Housing Bane

Horrors of closet civil war played out in no man's land

12/06/06 Steele, Guardian, Horrors of closet civil war played out in no man's land

Russia blocks questioning of spy poison suspects

12/06/06 Osborn, Independent, Russia blocks questioning of spy poison suspects

Iraq: One by one, they tell the truth

12/06/06 Independent, Iraq: One by one, they tell the truth

Fiji's military faces sanctions after seizing power from PM

12/06/06 Zinn & Penketh, Independent, Fiji's military faces sanctions after seizing power from PM

Excerpts of Iraq Study Group Report

12/06/06 Excerpts of Iraq Study Group Report

Lee H. Hamilton, a Compromiser Who Operates Above the Partisan Fray

12/06/06 Shenon, NYT, Lee H. Hamilton, a Compromiser Who Operates Above the Partisan Fray

New York Bans Most Trans Fats in Restaurants

12/06/06 Lueck & Severson, NYT, New York Bans Most Trans Fats in Restaurants

What Statistics on Home Sales Aren't Saying

12/06/06 Leonhardt, NYT, What Statistics on Home Sales Aren't Saying

Storm Evacuees Remain in Grip of Uncertainty

12/06/06 Dewan, NYT, Storm Evacuees Remain in Grip of Uncertainty

Court Rejects Interpretation of Immigration Drug Law

12/06/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Court Rejects Interpretation of Immigration Drug Law

U.S. Offers North Korea Aid for Dropping Nuclear Plans

12/06/06 Cooper & Sanger, NYT, U.S. Offers North Korea Aid for Dropping Nuclear Plans

Mary Cheney and Partner Are About to Be Moms

12/06/06 WP, Mary Cheney and Partner Are About to Be Moms

Where Is the Economy Headed?

12/06/06 Henderson, WP, Where Is the Economy Headed?

Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

12/06/06 Timberg, WP, Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

Supreme Court Allows Discretion In Deportation For State Felonies

12/06/06 Barnes, WP, Supreme Court Allows Discretion In Deportation For State Felonies

Some Republicans Take a Scorched-Hill Tack

12/06/06 Rogers, WSJ, Some Republicans Take a Scorched-Hill Tack

Norsk Hydro shares dip on disappointing oil production targets

12/06/06 AP, Norsk Hydro shares dip on disappointing oil production targets

Why the Baker Report Leaves Iraqis Cold

12/06/06 Ghosh, Time, Why the Baker Report Leaves Iraqis Cold

Iraq report sees 'grave and deteriorating' crisis

12/06/06 Reuters, Iraq report sees 'grave and deteriorating' crisis

Rich Nations Put Global Warming Burden on Africa

12/06/06 Bast et al, AlterNetRich Nations Put Global Warming Burden on Africa

Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

12/06/06 Okorafor, All Africa, Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

Norsk Hydro shares dip on disappointing oil production targets

12/06/06 AP, Norsk Hydro shares dip on disappointing oil production targets

Synenco ups capital cost for oil sands project

12/06/06 Reuters, Synenco ups capital cost for oil sands project

December 7, 2006

Threats Wrapped in Misunderstandings

12/07/06 Raghavan, WP, Threats Wrapped in Misunderstandings

U.S. Uneasy About Biotech Food

12/07/06 Weiss, WP, U.S. Uneasy About Biotech Food

How'd You Like Your Water?

12/07/06 Tunison, WP, How'd You Like Your Water?

Democratic Wave in Congress Further Erodes Moderation in GOP

12/07/06 Goldfarb, WP, Democratic Wave in Congress Further Erodes Moderation in GOP

Growing Peril on Path From Field to Plate

12/07/06 Burros, NYT, Growing Peril on Path From Field to Plate

On Display, The Fruits Of Afghan Altruism

12/07/06 Anderson, WP, On Display, The Fruits Of Afghan Altruism

Green Onions Identified as Source of E. Coli Cases

12/06/06 Lambert & Martin, NYT, Green Onions Identified as Source of E. Coli Cases

Case of the Dwindling Docket Mystifies the Supreme Court

12/07/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Case of the Dwindling Docket Mystifies the Supreme Court

U.S. Envoy Optimistic on India Nuclear Bill

12/07/06 Reuters, U.S. Envoy Optimistic on India Nuclear Bill

Islamist warning for Somali force

12/07/06 BBC, Islamist warning for Somali force

Report Says Oil Royalties Go Unpaid

12/07/06 Andrews, NYT, Report Says Oil Royalties Go Unpaid

Fannie Mae to Restate Results by $6.3 Billion Because of Accounting

12/07/06 Dash, NYT, Fannie Mae to Restate Results by $6.3 Billion Because of Accounting

Fuel Costs: Motorists fume after Chancellor resumes petrol duty increase

12/07/06 Clement, Independent, Fuel Costs: Motorists fume after Chancellor resumes petrol duty increase

Apocalypse now: 79 recommendations and a President forced into a corner

12/07/06 Buncombe, Independent, Apocalypse now: 79 recommendations and a President forced into a corner

UN airlifts staff out of Darfur town as Janjaweed move in

12/07/06 Davies, Independent, UN airlifts staff out of Darfur town as Janjaweed move in

China secretly executes anti-dam protester

12/07/06 Coonan, Independent, China secretly executes anti-dam protester

The Roman Empire is falling - so it turns to Iran and Syria

12/07/06 Fisk, Independent, The Roman Empire is falling - so it turns to Iran and Syria

Climate change is killing the oceans' microscopic 'lungs'

12/07/06 Connor, Independent, Climate change is killing the oceans' microscopic 'lungs'

Olmert rules out dialogue with Damascus

12/07/06 Attewell, Guardian, Olmert rules out dialogue with Damascus

Warning over spiralling Iraq refugee crisis

12/07/06 Weaver, Guardian, Warning over spiralling Iraq refugee crisis

Violence 'eroding Afghan hopes'

12/07/06 BBC, Violence 'eroding Afghan hopes'

Seminole tribe in Hard Rock deal

12/07/06 BBC, Seminole tribe in Hard Rock deal

9/11: The Roots of Paranoia

12/07/06 Hayes, Nation, 9/11: The Roots of Paranoia

December 8, 2006

Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

12/08/06 Regan, CSM, Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

Confucius reenters China's schools to parry Western ways

12/08/06 Carr, CSM, Confucius reenters China's schools to parry Western ways

'Heavy fighting' in Somali town

12/08/06 BBC, 'Heavy fighting' in Somali town

Fiji suspended from Commonwealth

12/08/06 BBC, Fiji suspended from Commonwealth

Iraq 'al-Qaeda militants' killed

12/08/06 BBC, Iraq 'al-Qaeda militants' killed

Ebola 'kills over 5,000 gorillas'

12/08/06 BBC, Ebola 'kills over 5,000 gorillas'

Bush 'must adopt all Iraq plan'

12/08/06 BBC, Bush 'must adopt all Iraq plan'

'Dirty War' extradition approved

12/08/06 BBC, 'Dirty War' extradition approved

How recycling your computer helps developing countries

12/08/06 Birch, Independent, How recycling your computer helps developing countries

Report: World Bank Losing War on Poverty

12/08/06 Goodman, SF Chron, Report: World Bank Losing War on Poverty

Renowned Cancer Scientist Was Paid by Chemical Firm for 20 Years

12/08/06 Boseley, Guardian, Renowned Cancer Scientist Was Paid by Chemical Firm for 20 Years

Carbon Emissions up One-Quarter Since 1990: Study

12/08/06 Reuters, Carbon Emissions up One-Quarter Since 1990: Study

Analysts: U.S. at Root of Effort to Topple Lebanese Government

12/08/06 Lassater, McClatchey, Analysts: U.S. at Root of Effort to Topple Lebanese Government

Rumsfeld Faces Personal Suit by Detainees

12/08/06 Seidman, MSNBC, Rumsfeld Faces Personal Suit by Detainees

US raid killed civilians, Iraqi officials claim

12/08/06 Attewill, Guardian, US raid killed civilians, Iraqi officials claim

Third Litvinenko contact reportedly poisoned

12/08/06 Guardian, Third Litvinenko contact reportedly poisoned

The real price of cheap clothes: Bangladeshi sweatshop labourers paid just 3p an hour

12/08/06 Hickman, Independent, The real price of cheap clothes: Bangladeshi sweatshop labourers paid just 3p an hour

The Big Question: What's going on in Somalia, and is the Horn of Africa on the brink of war?

12/08/06 Penketh, Independent, The Big Question: What's going on in Somalia, and is the Horn of Africa on the brink of war?

Cracks appear between Bush and Blair over need for talks with Iran and Syria

12/08/06 Cornwell, Independent, Cracks appear between Bush and Blair over need for talks with Iran and Syria

Rise of far right leads to fear and mistrust for Japan's neighbours

12/08/06 Williams, Independent, Rise of far right leads to fear and mistrust for Japan's neighbours

Panel Finds No Rules Broken in Foley Case

12/08/06 AP, Panel Finds No Rules Broken in Foley Case

Dueling Views Pit Baker Against Rice

12/08/06 Sanger, NYT, Dueling Views Pit Baker Against Rice

Bush Backs Away From 2 Key Ideas of Panel on Iraq

12/08/06 Stolberg & Zernike, NYT, Bush Backs Away From 2 Key Ideas of Panel on Iraq

Uneasy Havens Await Those Who Flee Iraq

12/08/06 Fattah, NYT, Uneasy Havens Await Those Who Flee Iraq

U.S. to Expand Cargo Scans to Detect Nuclear Material

12/08/06 Lipton, NYT, U.S. to Expand Cargo Scans to Detect Nuclear Material

A Turning Point for a Panel: 4 Harrowing Days in Iraq

12/08/06 Shenon, NYT, A Turning Point for a Panel: 4 Harrowing Days in Iraq

New Orleans to Raze Public Housing

12/08/06 Cass & Whoriskey, WP, New Orleans to Raze Public Housing

December 9, 2006

US Has the Most Prisoners in the World

12/09/06 Vicini, Reuters, US Has the Most Prisoners in the World

Afghanistan War Nears 'Tipping Point'

12/09/06 King & Holly, LA Times, Afghanistan War Nears 'Tipping Point'

Kyoto Gets a Slap in the Face from Canada

12/09/06 Leahy, IPS, Kyoto Gets a Slap in the Face from Canada

Rumsfeld's final message: we'll succeed in Iraq

12/09/06 Borger & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Rumsfeld's final message: we'll succeed in Iraq

In the rice paddies of Sri Lanka, a new enemy: salt

12/09/06 Prasad, Guardian, In the rice paddies of Sri Lanka, a new enemy: salt

Traveler Data Program Defied Ban, Critics Say

12/09/06 Hsu & Nakashima, WP, Traveler Data Program Defied Ban, Critics Say

Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

12/09/06 Wong, NYT, Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

Cost Overruns and Cracked Hulls Plague Plan to Modernize Coast Guard's Fleet

12/09/06 Lipton, NYT, Cost Overruns and Cracked Hulls Plague Plan to Modernize Coast Guard's Fleet

China Shows Signs of Shedding Modesty

12/09/06 Khan, NYT, China Shows Signs of Shedding Modesty

G.O.P. Pushes Tax Bill Through Congress

12/09/06 AP, G.O.P. Pushes Tax Bill Through Congress

Germans Find Radiation Linked to Ex - Spy Contact

12/09/06 Reuters, Germans Find Radiation Linked to Ex - Spy Contact

Congress Passes Tax and Trade Bills

12/09/06 Reuters, Congress Passes Tax and Trade Bills

Democrats Plan Oil Royalties Inquiry

12/09/06 Andrews, NYT, Democrats Plan Oil Royalties Inquiry

Congress Votes to Expand Sale of Nuclear Technology to India

12/09/06 Weisman, WP, Congress Votes to Expand Sale of Nuclear Technology to India

U.S. Denies Liability in Torture Case

12/09/06 Smith, WP, U.S. Denies Liability in Torture Case

Iran 'will help US to leave Iraq'

12/09/06 BBC, Iran 'will help US to leave Iraq'

The orphans of Sumqayit

12/09/06 BBC, The orphans of Sumqayit

Pakistan tests ballistic missile

12/09/06 BBC, Pakistan tests ballistic missile

New Guantanamo prison condemned

12/09/06 Al Jazeera, New Guantanamo prison condemned

Photos confirm US raid child deaths

12/09/06 Al Jazeera, Photos confirm US raid child deaths

The war on waste

12/09/06 Ceasar, Independent, The war on waste

December 10, 2006

Report on Iraq Exposes Divide Within G.O.P.

12/10/06 Broder & Toner, NYT, Report on Iraq Exposes Divide Within G.O.P.

Clashes fuel fears of war in Horn of Africa

12/10/06 Rice, Guardian, Clashes fuel fears of war in Horn of Africa

Bush Aides Seek Alternatives to Iraq Study Group's Proposals, Calling Them Impractical

12/10/06 Rutenberg & Sanger, NYT, Bush Aides Seek Alternatives to Iraq Study Group's Proposals, Calling Them Impractical

Yunus Receives Nobel Peace Prize

12/10/06 AP, Yunus Receives Nobel Peace Prize

Black-Market Weapon Prices Surge in Iraq Chaos

12/10/06 Chivers, NYT, Black-Market Weapon Prices Surge in Iraq Chaos

DNA Gatherers Hit Snag: Tribes Don't Trust Them

12/10/06 Harmon, NYT, DNA Gatherers Hit Snag: Tribes Don't Trust Them

Religion for a Captive Audience, Paid For by Taxes

12/10/06 Henriques & Lehren, NYT, Religion for a Captive Audience, Paid For by Taxes

Shiites Rout Sunni Families in Mixed Area of Baghdad

12/10/06 Burns, NYT, Shiites Rout Sunni Families in Mixed Area of Baghdad

A Missile Defense System Is Taking Shape in Alaska

12/10/06 Yardley, NYT, A Missile Defense System Is Taking Shape in Alaska

After Flurry of Votes Stretching Into Morning, Lawmakers Head Home

12/10/06 Hulse, NYT, After Flurry of Votes Stretching Into Morning, Lawmakers Head Home

The rape of Darfur: a crime that is shaming the world

12/10/06 Woolf, Independent, The rape of Darfur: a crime that is shaming the world

CIA is undermining British war effort, say military chiefs

12/10/06 Fox, Independent, CIA is undermining British war effort, say military chiefs

Whales in love: Like humans, their brains are wired for romance

12/10/06 Knight, Independent, Whales in love: Like humans, their brains are wired for romance

Lebanon's Shiites Grapple With New Feeling of Power

12/10/06 Shadid, WP, Lebanon's Shiites Grapple With New Feeling of Power

Training Iraqis May Pose Risks For U.S.

12/10/06 Pincus, WP, Training Iraqis May Pose Risks For U.S.

Dairy Industry Crushed Innovator Who Bested Price-Control System

12/10/06 Morgan et al, WP, Dairy Industry Crushed Innovator Who Bested Price-Control System

Top Air Force Lawyer Had Been Disbarred

12/10/06 Ricks, WP, Top Air Force Lawyer Had Been Disbarred

House Approves Overhaul of Rules for Fisheries

12/10/06 Eilperin, WP, House Approves Overhaul of Rules for Fisheries

Bangladesh troops take to streets

12/10/06 BBC, Bangladesh troops take to streets

After Baker, what next for the war in Iraq?

12/10/06 Harris & Beaumont, Guardian, After Baker, what next for the war in Iraq?

Outback cracks under assault of the Big Dry

12/10/06 Mercer, Guardian, Outback cracks under assault of the Big Dry

Talks Under Way to Replace Iraq PM

12/10/06 Hendawi & Abdul-Zahara, AP, Talks Under Way to Replace Iraq PM

A chilling prediction of a Middle East meltdown

12/10/06 Brooks, NYT, A chilling prediction of a Middle East meltdown (aka "After the Fall">

Algeria bomb targets oil workers

12/10/06 BBC, Algeria bomb targets oil workers

December 11, 2006

Small Nuclear War Would Cause Global Environmental Catastrophe

12/11/06 Briner, Live Science, Small Nuclear War Would Cause Global Environmental Catastrophe

Nobel Winner Warns of Dangers of Globalization

12/11/06 Gibbs, NYT, Nobel Winner Warns of Dangers of Globalization

Rights focus sought on climate

12/11/06 BBC, Rights focus sought on climate

A Line Is Drawn Around a Kansas Prairie Dog Town

12/11/06 Barringer, NYT, A Line Is Drawn Around a Kansas Prairie Dog Town

Gender bias 'worsening poverty'

12/11/06 BBC, Gender bias 'worsening poverty'

Talabani lashes out at 'dangerous' Baker report on US role in Iraq

12/11/06 Howard, Guardian, Talabani lashes out at 'dangerous' Baker report on US role in Iraq

Darfur civilians burned alive after horsemen attack aid truck

12/11/06 Shahine, Guardian, Darfur civilians burned alive after horsemen attack aid truck

US spies 'were bugging Diana when she died'

12/11/06 Bennetto, Independent, US spies 'were bugging Diana when she died'

Russian businessman named as radiation source in murder case

12/11/06 Bennetto & Paterson, Independent, Russian businessman named as radiation source in murder case

All the President's men: The KGB'S great power-grab

12/11/06 Penketh, Independent, All the President's men: The KGB'S great power-grab

Revolution in the air as Lebanon's rift widens

12/11/06 Fisk, Independent, Revolution in the air as Lebanon's rift widens

Treaty protecting dolphins and porpoises under threat

12/11/06 McCarthy, Independent, Treaty protecting dolphins and porpoises under threat

Bush and Iraq Study Group: Competing visions for Middle East

12/11/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Bush and Iraq Study Group: Competing visions for Middle East

Darfur crisis crosses borders

12/11/06 Schapiro, CSM, Darfur crisis crosses borders

Seeking Iran Intelligence, U.S. Tries Google

12/11/06 Linzer, WP, Seeking Iran Intelligence, U.S. Tries Google

A Chilean Dictator's Dark Legacy

12/11/06 Reel, WP, A Chilean Dictator's Dark Legacy

Army Likes Its Older Recruits

12/11/06 Felberbaum, AP, Army Likes Its Older Recruits

With Subtle Reminders, Stereotypes Can Become Self-Fulfilling

12/11/06 Vedantam, WP, With Subtle Reminders, Stereotypes Can Become Self-Fulfilling

For Iraq's Sunnis, Conflict Closes In

12/11/06 Raghavan, WP, For Iraq's Sunnis, Conflict Closes In

Taliban and Allies Tighten Grip in North of Pakistan

12/11/06 Gall & Khan, NYT, Taliban and Allies Tighten Grip in North of Pakistan

Iraq Is Failing to Spend Billions in Oil Revenues

12/11/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraq Is Failing to Spend Billions in Oil Revenues

Katrina Begets a Baby Boom by Immigrants

12/11/06 Foster, NYT, Katrina Begets a Baby Boom by Immigrants

Stronger Rules on Produce Likely After Outbreaks of E.Coli

12/11/06 Martin, NYT, Stronger Rules on Produce Likely After Outbreaks of E.Coli

December 12, 2006

Mengistu found guilty of genocide

12/12/06 BBC, Mengistu found guilty of genocide

US trade deficit narrows sharply

12/12/06 BBC, US trade deficit narrows sharply

Insurgency benefits Kashmir wildlife

12/12/06 Joshi, BBC, Insurgency benefits Kashmir wildlife

Annan Bows out of UN with Attack on Bush

12/12/06 Goldenberg, Guardian, Annan Bows out of UN with Attack on Bush

Green Revolution Sweeping the US Construction Industry

12/12/06 Greeve, McClatchey, Green Revolution Sweeping the US Construction Industry

Kucinich, Talking of Peace, to Run Again for President

12/12/06 Naymik & Eaton, Plain Dealer, Kucinich, Talking of Peace, to Run Again for President

Musicians Oppose Media Consolidation

12/12/06 Gerome, AP, Musicians Oppose Media Consolidation

Arctic's Summer Sea Ice 'Could Disappear Completely by 2040'

12/12/06 Connor, Independent, Arctic's Summer Sea Ice 'Could Disappear Completely by 2040'

Vehicle Mileage Estimates Get Real

12/12/06 O'Dell, LA Times, Vehicle Mileage Estimates Get Real

The de-carboning of American lifestyles

12/12/06 CSM, The de-carboning of American lifestyles

Global jihad's new front in Africa

12/12/06 Baldauf, CSM, Global jihad's new front in Africa

Electric breakthrough goes commercial

12/12/06 Clayton, CSM, Electric breakthrough goes commercial

Kofi Annan's Five Lessons

12/12/06 Annan, Turuthout, Kofi Annan's Five Lessons

Blair: Iran is major threat

12/12/06 Tempest, Guardian, Blair: Iran is major threat

Protectors, Too, Gather Profits From ID Theft

12/12/06 Dash, NYT, Protectors, Too, Gather Profits From ID Theft

ICE Agents Raid Processing Plants

12/12/06 Nguyen, AP, ICE Agents Raid Processing Plants

Gulf States Hit Pay Dirt Offshore

12/12/06 Mufson, WP, Gulf States Hit Pay Dirt Offshore

FDA Reveals Plan for Wider Access to Experimental Drugs

12/12/06 Stein, WP, FDA Reveals Plan for Wider Access to Experimental Drugs

Queries Vex New Chair of Intelligence

12/12/06 Reuters, Queries Vex New Chair of Intelligence

December 13, 2006

The U.S. Marine Corps and Domestic Peace Keeping

12/13/06 Report from 1995. Global Security, The U.S. Marine Corps and Domestic Peace Keeping

Americans See Widening Rich-Poor Income Gap as Cause for Alarm

12/13/06 Benjamin, Bloomberg, Americans See Widening Rich-Poor Income Gap as Cause for Alarm

December 14, 2006

US Democrat has brain operation

12/14/06 BBC, US Democrat has brain operation

World's tallest man saves dolphin

12/14/06 BBC, World's tallest man saves dolphin

Palestinian PM denied Gaza entry

12/14/06 BBC, Palestinian PM denied Gaza entry

Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

12/14/06 BBC, Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

Asia's greenhouse gas 'to treble'

12/14/06 BBC, Asia's greenhouse gas 'to treble'

Democrats Expected to Increase U.S. Military Spending

12/14/06 Glanz, OneWorld, Democrats Expected to Increase U.S. Military Spending

Scientists Worried about Bush Clampdown at Publication

12/14/06 Heilprin, AP, Scientists Worried about Bush Clampdown at Publication

2006 Set to be 6th Warmest Worldwide: UK Report

12/14/06 Lovell, Guardian, 2006 Set to be 6th Warmest Worldwide: UK Report

India Says Its Carbon Emissions Not Harming World

12/14/06 Bhalla, Reuters, India Says Its Carbon Emissions Not Harming World

Execution of Florida Inmate Takes 34 Minutes

12/14/06 Word, AP, Execution of Florida Inmate Takes 34 Minutes

Public Ever More Pessimistic on Iraq War

12/14/06 Lobe, IPS, Public Ever More Pessimistic on Iraq War

Crossing closed as Hamas tries to bring in cash

12/14/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Crossing closed as Hamas tries to bring in cash

CRTC releases report on the future environment facing the Canadian broadcasting system

12/14/06 Canadian News Group, CRTC releases report on the future environment facing the Canadian broadcasting system

England records hottest year in 347 years -- scientists blame global warming

12/14/06, AP, England records hottest year in 347 years -- scientists blame global warming

Blind Sheik's Illness Brings Terror Alert

12/14/06 CBS, Blind Sheik's Illness Brings Terror Alert

'04 Pentagon Report Cited Detention Concerns

12/14/06 Leonnig, WP, '04 Pentagon Report Cited Detention Concerns

OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

12/14/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

Black History Trove, a Life's Work, Seeks Museum

12/14/06 Steinhauer, NYT, Black History Trove, a Life's Work, Seeks Museum

U.S. Subpoena Is Seen as Bid to Stop Leaks

12/14/06 Liptak, NYT, U.S. Subpoena Is Seen as Bid to Stop Leaks

Lawmakers Say Coast Guard Withheld Warning of Flaws in Cutter Design

12/14/06 Lipton, NYT, Lawmakers Say Coast Guard Withheld Warning of Flaws in Cutter Design

Joint Chiefs Advise Change In War Strategy

12/14/06 Wright & Tyson, WP, Joint Chiefs Advise Change In War Strategy

U.S., Chinese Officials Clash Over Economic Talks

12/14/06 Cha, WP, U.S., Chinese Officials Clash Over Economic Talks

U.S., Chinese Officials Clash Over Economic Talks

12/14/06 Cha, WP, U.S., Chinese Officials Clash Over Economic Talks

Israel's Court Upholds Military's Right to Assassinate

12/14/06 WIlson, WP, Israel's Court Upholds Military's Right to Assassinate

Pollution Leaves Beloved Dolphin Of Yangtze 'Functionally' Extinct

12/14/06 Cody, WP, Pollution Leaves Beloved Dolphin Of Yangtze 'Functionally' Extinct

White-Collar Workers Unite

12/14/06 Doster, ITT, White-Collar Workers Unite

December 15, 2006

SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

12/15/06 The Tide, SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

Care needed with carbon offsets

12/15/06 Amos, BBC, Care needed with carbon offsets

Tsunami survivors live in hell as government abdicates duty

12/15/06 Kumar, OneWorld, Tsunami survivors live in hell as government abdicates duty

No deal for US-China trade gap

12/15/06 BBC, No deal for US-China trade gap

'Taleban law' blocked in Pakistan

12/15/06 BBC, 'Taleban law' blocked in Pakistan

Great Lakes security pact signed

12/15/06 BBC, Africa: Great Lakes security pact signed

To fix US schools, panel says, start over

12/15/06 Paulson, CSM, To fix US schools, panel says, start over

Shiite? Sunni? Some in US learn who's who.

12/15/06 MacDonald, CSM, Shiite? Sunni? Some in US learn who's who.

Federal judge says foreign Guantanamo detainees may not sue

12/15/06 Regan, CSM, Federal judge says foreign Guantanamo detainees may not sue

Who Americans Are and What They Do, in Census Data

12/15/06 Roberts, NYT, Who Americans Are and What They Do, in Census Data

India's shame

12/15/06 Roy, Guardian, India's shame

Administration to Drop Effort to Track if Visitors Leave

12/15/06 Swarns & Lipton, NYT, Administration to Drop Effort to Track if Visitors Leave

Criminal Inquiries Look at U.S. Oil-Gas Unit

12/15/06 ANdrews, NYT, Criminal Inquiries Look at U.S. Oil-Gas Unit

OPEC Sets Reduction in Output

12/15/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Sets Reduction in Output

Military Considers Sending as Many as 35,000 More U.S. Troops to Iraq, McCain Says

12/15/06 Burns, NYT, Military Considers Sending as Many as 35,000 More U.S. Troops to Iraq, McCain Says

General Says Army Will Need To Grow

12/15/06 Tyson, WP, General Says Army Will Need To Grow

Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria

12/15/06 Kessler & Wright, WP, Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria

Schools Report Urges Drastic Change, Higher Salaries

12/15/06 Haynes, WP, Schools Report Urges Drastic Change, Higher Salaries

Diplomat's Suppressed Document Lays Bare the Lies behind Iraq War

12/15/06 Brown & McSmith, Independent, Diplomat's Suppressed Document Lays Bare the Lies behind Iraq War

December 16, 2006

Military Taking a Tougher Line With Detainees

12/16/06 Golden, NYT, Military Taking a Tougher Line With Detainees

Florida Governor Halts the Death Penalty

12/16/06 Liptak & Aguayo, NYT, Florida Governor Halts the Death Penalty

Options Sought for Surge in U.S. Troops to Stabilize Iraq

12/16/06 Sanger & Gordon, NYT, Options Sought for Surge in U.S. Troops to Stabilize Iraq

In Raising the World's I.Q., the Secret's in the Salt

12/16/06 McNeil, NYT, In Raising the World's I.Q., the Secret's in the Salt

Balancing Act With Beijing

12/16/06 Weisman, NYT, Balancing Act With Beijing

Testimony Helps Detail CIA's Post-9/11 Reach

12/16/06 Whitlock, WP, Testimony Helps Detail CIA's Post-9/11 Reach

Immigrants' Families Figuring Out What to Do After Federal Raids

12/16/06 Preston, NYT, Immigrants' Families Figuring Out What to Do After Federal Raids

Drug resistant TB 'more severe'

12/16/06 BBC, Drug resistant TB 'more severe'

Women Lose Ground in the New Iraq

12/16/06 Trejos, WP, Women Lose Ground in the New Iraq

Last-Minute Lawmaking by Hastert, Reid

12/16/06 Bimbaum, WP, Last-Minute Lawmaking by Hastert, Reid

Pakistanis brace for harsh winter

12/16/06 Dummette, BBC, Pakistanis brace for harsh winter

Litvinenko 'killed over dossier'

12/16/06 BBC, Litvinenko 'killed over dossier'

US general says Iraq could 'break' army

12/16/06 Cornwell, Independent, US general says Iraq could 'break' army

Different narratives in the Middle East

12/16/06 Fisk, Independent, Different narratives in the Middle East

Iraq's PM reaches out to members of Saddam's army for help in curbing violence

12/16/06 cANADA.COM, Iraq's PM reaches out to members of Saddam's army for help in curbing violence

McCain, visiting Afghanistan, says more U.S. troops will be sent if needed

12/16/06 Tang, Canada.com, McCain, visiting Afghanistan, says more U.S. troops will be sent if needed

Rumsfeld, in Farewell, Says America Will `Defend Way of Life'

12/16/06 Murray & Runningen, Bloomberg, Rumsfeld, in Farewell, Says America Will `Defend Way of Life'

"UK diplomats repeatedly told their US counterparts that Iraq posed no threat"

12/16/06 DailyIndia, "UK diplomats repeatedly told their US counterparts that Iraq posed no threat"

Penguins offer evidence of global warming

12/16/06 Zabarenko, Reuters, Penguins offer evidence of global warming

Animals confused by global warming

12/16/06 Scanlan, Swindon, Animals confused by global warming

December 17, 2006

Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

12/17/06 Angola Press, Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

China expected to import 140 million tons of crude oil

12/17/06 Kuwait News, China expected to import 140 million tons of crude oil

U.S. Firm to Build China Nuke Reactors

12/17/06 Kurtenbach, AP, U.S. Firm to Build China Nuke Reactors

Climate change: So where has all the snow gone?

12/17/06 Lean, Independent, Climate change: So where has all the snow gone?

10 years to live: Orang-utan faces extinction in the wild

12/17/06 Lean, Independent, 10 years to live: Orang-utan faces extinction in the wild

France to Withdraw Special Forces From Afghanistan

12/17/06 Reuters, France to Withdraw Special Forces From Afghanistan

Talk of Satellite Defense Raises Fears of Space War

12/17/06 Kaufman, WP, Talk of Satellite Defense Raises Fears of Space War

Opposition Activists Detained Ahead of Protest in Moscow

12/17/06 Danilova, WP, Opposition Activists Detained Ahead of Protest in Moscow

Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

12/17/06 Moss, IHT, Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

US church splits over sexuality

12/17/06 BBC, US church splits over sexuality

Iran reformist regains influence

12/17/06 BBC, Iran reformist regains influence

December 18, 2006

Wood Boilers Lower Expenses, but Raise Concerns on Smoke

12/18/06 O'COnnor, NYT, Wood Boilers Lower Expenses, but Raise Concerns on Smoke

Humans Can Track Like Dogs; No Word on Tail-Chasing

12/18/06 Wade, NYT, Humans Can Track Like Dogs; No Word on Tail-Chasing

Saddam officers urged to join new Iraq army

12/18/06 Gamel, The Age, Saddam officers urged to join new Iraq army

Showdown Looms Over Domestic Spying

12/18/06 Kravets, AP, Showdown Looms Over Domestic Spying

U.S. Is Proposing to Cut Medicaid's Drug Payments

12/18/06 Pear, NYT, U.S. Is Proposing to Cut Medicaid's Drug Payments

Trade Deficit Soars to Record High

12/18/06 Crutsinger, WP, Trade Deficit Soars to Record High

Iran replaces dollar with euro in most oil dealings

12/18/06 (12/05/06) MEHR, Iran replaces dollar with euro in most oil dealings

Gates: Iraq Failure Would Be "Calamity"

12/18/06 Burns, AP, Gates: Iraq Failure Would Be "Calamity"

Seven die in coca ambush in Peru

12/18/06 Collyns, BBC, Seven die in coca ambush in Peru

Colin Powell: US losing Iraq war

12/18/06 BBC, Colin Powell: US losing Iraq war

In Houston, Questions of Bias Over Tasers

12/18/06 Moreno, WP, In Houston, Questions of Bias Over Tasers

Migrants 'need more protection'

12/18/06 BBC, Migrants 'need more protection'

Indian athlete fails gender test

12/18/06 BBC, Indian athlete fails gender test

Migrants 'shape globalised world'

12/18/06 Loyn, BBC, Migrants 'shape globalised world'

PVL: New strain of superbug targets the young, and its latest victim is an NHS nurse

12/18/06 Laurence, Independent, PVL: New strain of superbug targets the young, and its latest victim is an NHS nurse

After surviving 20 million years, China's goddess of the river is driven to extinction

12/18/06 Coonan, Independent, After surviving 20 million years, China's goddess of the river is driven to extinction

India's 40 million shopkeepers brace for Wal-Mart effect

12/18/06 Sappenfield, CSM, India's 40 million shopkeepers brace for Wal-Mart effect

Crossing the ID border

12/18/06 CSM, Crossing the ID border

Nothing New Here -- And That's the Point

12/18/06 Booth, WP, Nothing New Here -- And That's the Point

On the Prowl in Provence With the Truffle Enforcer

12/18/06 Moore, WP, On the Prowl in Provence With the Truffle Enforcer

Gingrich Says 2008 Bid Depends on Rivals

12/18/06 AP, Gingrich Says 2008 Bid Depends on Rivals

Former U.S. Detainee in Iraq Recalls Torment

12/18/06 Moss, NYT, Former U.S. Detainee in Iraq Recalls Torment

December 19, 2006

Fish deal put forward in Brussels

12/19/06 BBC, Fish deal put forward in Brussels

Baghdad diary: Another planet

12/19/06 North, BBC, Baghdad diary: Another planet

Tourists 'fuel Kenya's sex boom'

12/19/06 BBC, Tourists 'fuel Kenya's sex boom'

Compulsory HIV tests for couples

12/19/06 BBC, Compulsory HIV tests for couples

UN Urges Condolence Fund Amid 'Concern' at Afghan Civilian Deaths

12/19/06 Walsh, Guardian, UN Urges Condolence Fund Amid 'Concern' at Afghan Civilian Deaths

Holy Warriors Set Sights on Iran

12/19/06 Berkowitz, IPS, Holy Warriors Set Sights on Iran

Blair Failed to Influence Bush, Caught in Iraq 'Mistake': Think-Tank

12/19/06 AFP, Blair Failed to Influence Bush, Caught in Iraq 'Mistake': Think-Tank

US Officials Split over Troop Surge in Iraq: Paper

12/19/06 Reuters, US Officials Split over Troop Surge in Iraq: Paper

The Climate Change Tipping Point?

12/19/06 Leahy, IPS, The Climate Change Tipping Point?

White House Accused of Censorship

12/19/06 Richter, LA Times, White House Accused of Censorship

High times for farmers as cannabis is named America's biggest cash crop

12/19/06 Gumbel, Independent, High times for farmers as cannabis is named America's biggest cash crop

World's largest offshore wind farm plan given a stormy reception

12/19/06 Milmo & Brown, Independent, World's largest offshore wind farm plan given a stormy reception

'Sustainability' gains status on US campuses

12/19/06 Scherer, CSM, 'Sustainability' gains status on US campuses

White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops

12/19/06 Wright & Baker, WP, White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops

NASA Launches Google Collaboration

12/19/06 Kaufman, WP, NASA Launches Google Collaboration

Iraqi Ex-Minister Escapes Jail in Green Zone

12/19/06 Santora, NYT, Iraqi Ex-Minister Escapes Jail in Green Zone

Economic Report Provides Reminder on Inflation

12/19/06 Peters, NYT, Economic Report Provides Reminder on Inflation

Iraq Insurgents Starve Capital of Electricity

12/19/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraq Insurgents Starve Capital of Electricity

U.S. Inquiry Falters on Civilians Accused of Abusing Detainees

12/19/06 Johnston, NYT, U.S. Inquiry Falters on Civilians Accused of Abusing Detainees

Bush Plans To Expand Military

12/19/06 CBS, Bush Plans To Expand Military

White House: no rift with military on Iraq troops

12/19/06 Zakaria, Reuters, White House: no rift with military on Iraq troops

Putin and Assad Talk Middle East Peace

12/19/06 Abulleav, Moscow Times, Putin and Assad Talk Middle East Peace

The Hollow Army

12/19/06 repub from 3/04 Fallows, Atlantic Online, The Hollow Army

SE Asia eyes palm oil

12/19/06 M&C, SE Asia eyes palm oil

IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

12/19/06 Rahman, GulfNews, IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

December 20, 2006

'Virgin births' for giant lizards

12/20/06 BBC, 'Virgin births' for giant lizards

Iran admits oil projects suffering

12/20/06 Bozorgmehr & Khalaf, FT, Iran admits oil projects suffering

US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

12/20/06 BBC, US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

Failings of private hospitals exposed

12/20/06 Laurence, Independent, Failings of private hospitals exposed

Iraq chaos 'will not be solved by military force'

12/20/06 Cornwell, Independent, Iraq chaos 'will not be solved by military force'

The Big Question: Why have five nurses and a doctor been condemned to death in Libya?

12/20/06 Popham, Independent, The Big Question: Why have five nurses and a doctor been condemned to death in Libya?

If US boosts troop levels in Iraq, then for how long?

12/20/06 Grier, CSM, If US boosts troop levels in Iraq, then for how long?

The long walk to class

12/20/06 Prusher, CSM, Part two - The long walk to class - Part three - From the West Bank, a circuitous road to market - Part 1: The Arabs on the outside

New German community models car-free living

12/20/06 de Pommereau, CSM, New German community models car-free living

Public Universities Chase Excellence, at a Price

12/20/06 Lewin, NYT, Public Universities Chase Excellence, at a Price

Growing income inequality troubles Japanese

12/20/06 Miks, CSM, Growing income inequality troubles Japanese

Climate change clash in Africa

12/20/06 McConnell, CSM, Climate change clash in Africa

U.S. Not Winning War in Iraq, Bush Says for 1st Time

12/20/06 Baker, WP, U.S. Not Winning War in Iraq, Bush Says for 1st Time

Freedom Tower Begins Rise at Ground Zero

12/20/06 Westfeldt, WP, Freedom Tower Begins Rise at Ground Zero

Lawmaker Opposes More Troops for Baghdad

12/20/06 Pincus, WP, Lawmaker Opposes More Troops for Baghdad

Goldman Chairman Gets a Bonus of $53.4 Million

12/20/06 Anderson, NYT, Goldman Chairman Gets a Bonus of $53.4 Million

New Iraq Strategy Emerges: First Security, Then Politics

12/20/06 Gordon, NYT, New Iraq Strategy Emerges: First Security, Then Politics

General Opposes Adding to U.S. Forces in Iraq, Emphasizing International Solutions for Region

12/20/06 Shanker, NYT, General Opposes Adding to U.S. Forces in Iraq, Emphasizing International Solutions for Region

Military Role in U.S. Embassies Creates Strains, Report Says

12/20/06 Mazzetti, NYT, Military Role in U.S. Embassies Creates Strains, Report Says

India fears US nuclear trap

12/20/06 Ramachandran, Asia Times, India fears US nuclear trap

December 21, 2006

Iraqi bloggers react to the violence

12/21/06 BBC, Iraqi bloggers react to the violence

Pyjama ban for UAE civil servants

12/21/06 BBC, Pyjama ban for UAE civil servants

Somalia 'is at war' with Ethiopia

12/21/06 BBC, Somalia 'is at war' with Ethiopia

Bush's move to supersize US military

12/21/06 Grier, CSM, Bush's move to supersize US military

From the West Bank, a circuitous road to market

12/21/06 Prusher, CSM, Part three - From the West Bank, a circuitous road to market (Part two - The long walk to class - Part 1: The Arabs on the outside

The Lennon Files: The FBI and the Beatle

12/21/06 Gumbel, Indepdendent, The Lennon Files: The FBI and the Beatle

Science's crystal ball: A look into the future

12/21/06 Connor, Independent, Science's crystal ball: A look into the future

Climate Change vs Mother Nature: Scientists reveal that bears have stopped hibernating

12/21/06 Independent, Climate Change vs Mother Nature: Scientists reveal that bears have stopped hibernating

Outsize Profits, and Questions, in Effort to Cut Warming Gases

12/21/06 Bradsher, NYT, Outsize Profits, and Questions, in Effort to Cut Warming Gases

U.S. and Britain to Add Ships to Persian Gulf in Signal to Iran

12/21/06 Shanker, NYT, U.S. and Britain to Add Ships to Persian Gulf in Signal to Iran

The Hammer Strikes a Comeback Blow

12/21/06 Shenon, NYT, The Hammer Strikes a Comeback Blow

A New Phrase Enters Washington's War of Words Over Iraq

12/21/06 Rutenberg, NYT, A New Phrase Enters Washington's War of Words Over Iraq

Research Links Obesity to Mix of Bacteria in Digestive Tract

12/21/06 Stein, WP, Research Links Obesity to Mix of Bacteria in Digestive Tract

Bill Extends Tax Breaks, Normalizes Vietnam Trade Relations

12/20/06 Brubaker, WP, Bill Extends Tax Breaks, Normalizes Vietnam Trade Relations

Federal Subsidies Turn Farms Into Big Business

12/21/06 Gaul et al, WP, Federal Subsidies Turn Farms Into Big Business

President Confronts Dissent on Troop Levels

12/21/06 Baker, WP, President Confronts Dissent on Troop Levels

Bush signing statement on US-India nuclear deal erases Congressional restrictions

12/21/06 Roston, WP, Bush signing statement on US-India nuclear deal erases Congressional restrictions

Goode stands by comments on Muslims

12/21/06 Bowman, Times Dispatch, Goode stands by comments on Muslims

Another sign the economy is cooling

12/21/06 MSN, Another sign the economy is cooling

No quick fix for Afghanistan amid stubborn insurgency, complex social rift

12/21/06 Graveland, The Gazette, No quick fix for Afghanistan amid stubborn insurgency, complex social rift

Europe's fishing quota cuts fail to ease fears

12/21/06 Harvey, FT, Europe's fishing quota cuts fail to ease fears

Making noise on global warming

12/21/06 Meehan & Epstein, Boston.com, Making noise on global warming

Consensus about global warming calls for action

12/21/06 Schnoor, DesMoines Register, Consensus about global warming calls for action

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

12/21/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

12/21/06 IOL, Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

View From the Future

12/21/06 Solnit, Nation, View From the Future

The Rise of "Revolving-Door" Consultants

12/21/06 Bergo, Ctr. for Public Integrity, The Rise of "Revolving-Door" Consultants

The Last Tide Could Come at Any Time. Then These Islands at the End of the Earth Will Simply Vanish

12/21/06 Parry, Times, The Last Tide Could Come at Any Time. Then These Islands at the End of the Earth Will Simply Vanish

December 22, 2006

Bush Further Outlaws Hamas

12/22/06 Jones, AHN, Bush Further Outlaws Hamas

Georgia 'agrees Russia gas bill'

12/22/06 BBC, Georgia 'agrees Russia gas bill'

Palestinians trying to flee Iraq for Syria stuck at border, U.N. refugee agency says

12/22/06 AP, Palestinians trying to flee Iraq for Syria stuck at border, U.N. refugee agency says

A Parable for Our Times

12/22/06 Moyers, TomPaine, A Parable for Our Times

Immigrants Go From Farms to Jails, and a Climate of Fear Settles In

12/24/06 Bernstein, NYT, Immigrants Go From Farms to Jails, and a Climate of Fear Settles In

Iraq tribes 'taking on al-Qaeda'

12/22/06 BBC, Iraq tribes 'taking on al-Qaeda'

Flu 'could wipe out 62 million'

12/22/06 BBC, Flu 'could wipe out 62 million'

Agency to Test Military Draft Machinery

12/22/06 Hunt, AP, Agency to Test Military Draft Machinery

Lawmakers Press Bush to Put War Costs in Budget

12/22/06 Bohan, Reuters, Lawmakers Press Bush to Put War Costs in Budget

Vietnam, LSD and Reds: US Opens 25-year-old Files on State Secrets

12/22/06 Goldenberg, Guardian, Vietnam, LSD and Reds: US Opens 25-year-old Files on State Secrets

UK army raids 'rogue' Iraq police

12/22/06 BBC, UK army raids 'rogue' Iraq police

The Race for Iraq's Resources

12/22/06 Gallu, Der Spiegel, The Race for Iraq's Resources

Bush 2006 - Lies and Obfuscations

12/22/06 Clift, Newsweek, Bush 2006 - Lies and Obfuscations

Richest 2 Percent Own Half the World's Wealth

12/22/06 Glanz, OneWorld, Richest 2 Percent Own Half the World's Wealth

Massive Migration Sweep Creates Havoc for Workers' Families

12/22/06 Giachino, IPS, Massive Migration Sweep Creates Havoc for Workers' Families

Iraq sacrifices worthwhile, claims Rice

12/22/06 Tran, Guardian, Iraq sacrifices worthwhile, claims Rice

'Atrocity' cases test US military justice

12/22/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, 'Atrocity' cases test US military justice

Nike's dilemma: Is doing the right thing wrong?

12/22/06 Montero, CSM, Nike's dilemma: Is doing the right thing wrong?

US and Iraqis 'agree on broad strategy'

12/22/06 Negus, FT, US and Iraqis 'agree on broad strategy'

Powerful Interests Ally to Restructure Agriculture Subsidies

12/22/06 Morgan et al, WP, Powerful Interests Ally to Restructure Agriculture Subsidies

Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law

12/22/06 Nakashima &Wilber, WP, Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law

Incentives on Oil Barely Help U.S., Study Suggests

12/22/06 Andrews, NYT, Incentives on Oil Barely Help U.S., Study Suggests

Iraqi Factions Try to Undercut a Plan to Isolate Extremists

12/22/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Factions Try to Undercut a Plan to Isolate Extremists

Court Overturns Limits on Political Ads, Part of the Campaign Finance Law

12/22/06 Phillips, NYT, Court Overturns Limits on Political Ads, Part of the Campaign Finance Law

Texas Landlords Sue Over Immigration Law

12/22/06 AP, Texas Landlords Sue Over Immigration Law

Oceans Warming and Rising

12/22/06 Godoy, IPS, Oceans Warming and Rising

December 23, 2006

Global economy faces a dangerous year

12/23/06 Gundzik, Asia Times, Global economy faces a dangerous year

Most FEMA cash to Mississippi

12/23/06 Desalte, AP, Most FEMA cash to Mississippi

Latest Draft of Resolution Aimed at Meeting Some Objections

12/23/06 KNX, Latest Draft of Resolution Aimed at Meeting Some Objections

Press Release of Resolution 1737

12/23/06 UN Security Council, Press Release of Resolution 1737

Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

12/23/06 Houreld, ABC, Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

A 'heartbeat' identified in Earth's climate

12/23/06 HULIQ, A 'heartbeat' identified in Earth's climate

Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

12/23/06 Kravets, Chicago Trib., Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

AWB rejects oil-for-food legal move by Iraqis

12/24/06 Dasey & Neumeister, SMH, AWB rejects oil-for-food legal move by Iraqis

EPA eases rules for industry

12/23/06 Purtill & Dempsey, Arizona Republic, EPA eases rules for industry

Religion does more harm than good - poll

12/23/06 Glover & Topping, Guardian, Religion does more harm than good - poll

Shiites Remake Baghdad in Their Image

12/23/06 Tavernise, NYT, Shiites Remake Baghdad in Their Image

Calif. Prison Guards Rake in OT Money

12/23/06 AP, Calif. Prison Guards Rake in OT Money

The polar bear diaries

12/23/06 Telegraph, The polar bear diaries

Probes of Bush Policies in Works

12/23/06 Klein, Boston Globe, Probes of Bush Policies in Works

Five U.N. Powers Reach Compromise to Penalise Iran

12/23/06 Rizvi, IPS, Five U.N. Powers Reach Compromise to Penalise Iran

December 24, 2006

Australia ponders climate future

12/24/06 Mercer, BBC, Australia ponders climate future

Murdoch tightens hold on empire

12/24/05 Osborne, The Age, Murdoch tightens hold on empire

Tsunami two years on: Swamped by deceit

12/24/06 Lean & Cumming-Bruce, Independent, Tsunami two years on: Swamped by deceit

Troop "Surge" in Iraq Would Be Another Mistake

12/24/06 Lang & McGovern, Miami Herald, Troop "Surge" in Iraq Would Be Another Mistake

US seeks tougher Iran sanctions

12/24/06 BBC, US seeks tougher Iran sanctions

UN condemns journalist attacks

12/24/06 BBC, UN condemns journalist attacks

Azeris warn Russia on gas prices

12/24/06 Collin, BBC, Azeris warn Russia on gas prices

UN sanctions hit Iran after call by Bush

12/24/06 Beaumont & Tait, Guardian, UN sanctions hit Iran after call by Bush

UN votes for trade sanctions on Iran over nuclear fears

12/24/06 Usborne, Independent, UN votes for trade sanctions on Iran over nuclear fears

Disappearing world: Global warming claims tropical island

12/24/06 Lean, Independent, Disappearing world: Global warming claims tropical island

P Diddy rapped for selling coats made from dog pelts

12/24/06 Barnes & Owen, Independent, P Diddy rapped for selling coats made from dog pelts

Sanctions On Iran Approved By U.N.

12/24/06 Lynch, WP, Sanctions On Iran Approved By U.N.

Two Timber Firms Pretending To Be 'Green,' Groups Allege

12/24/06 Harden, WP, Two Timber Firms Pretending To Be 'Green,' Groups Allege

When a Windfall Lands

12/24/06 Day, WP, When a Windfall Lands - Inherited Wealth

Gender Pay Gap, Once Narrowing, Is Stuck in Place

12/24/06 Leonhardt, NYT, Gender Pay Gap, Once Narrowing, Is Stuck in Place

U.N. Security Council Passes Iran Sanctions

12/24/06 Gootman, NYT, U.N. Security Council Passes Iran Sanctions

Ex - Paratrooper Finishes AWOL Sentence

12/24/06 AP, Ex - Paratrooper Finishes AWOL Sentence

December 25, 2006

Cocaine found on most Spain euros

12/25/06 BBC, Cocaine found on most Spain euros

Ethiopia attacks Somalia airports

12/25/06 BBC, Ethiopia attacks Somalia airports

In pictures: South Asia's slow recovery from the tsunami

12/25/06 BBC, In pictures: South Asia's slow recovery from the tsunami

Georgia in gas deal with Turkey

12/25/06 BBC, Georgia in gas deal with Turkey

Interior, Pentagon Faulted In Audits

12/25/06 O'Harrow & Higham, WP, Interior, Pentagon Faulted In Audits

Nonprofit Connects Murtha, Lobbyists

12/25/06 Weisman, WP, Nonprofit Connects Murtha, Lobbyists

In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

12/25/06 Gallardo, WP, In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

U.S. Military Urging Iraq to Rein In Guard Force

12/25/06 Pincus, WP, U.S. Military Urging Iraq to Rein In Guard Force

Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

12/25/06 Hedgepath, WP, Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

At Axis of Episcopal Split, an Anti-Gay Nigerian

12/25/06 Polgreen & Goodstein, NYT, At Axis of Episcopal Split, an Anti-Gay Nigerian

U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq

12/25/06 Glanz & Tavernise, NYT, U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq

Wall St. Bonuses: So Much Money, Too Few Ferraris

12/25/06 Anderson, NYT, Wall St. Bonuses: So Much Money, Too Few Ferraris

Neediest Cases: Lifelines for Those in Trouble

12/25/06 Haskel, NYT, Neediest Cases: Lifelines for Those in Trouble

A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

12/26/06 Rohter, NYT, A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

Nuclear Firms Seek Rules to Combat Attacks

12/25/06 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Firms Seek Rules to Combat Attacks

Flash! President Bush Says He Reads Papers

12/25/06 Seeyle, NYT, Flash! President Bush Says He Reads Papers

December 26, 2006

Planet hunter readies for launch

12/26/06 BBC, Planet hunter readies for launch

The Energy Challenge

12/26/06 NYT, The Energy Challenge

Cactus that promises to curb the appetite

12/26/06 Milmo, Independent, Cactus that promises to curb the appetite

Ethiopian fighter jets bombard Somali airports

12/26/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Ethiopian fighter jets bombard Somali airports

British troops demolish Iraqi police station

12/26/06 Usborne, Independent, British troops demolish Iraqi police station

Iranian diplomats arrested by US forces

12/26/06 Barouny, Independent, Iranian diplomats arrested by US forces

New Rural Sales Pitch: Work Outside D.C.'s Fallout Zone

12/26/06 McGillis, WP, New Rural Sales Pitch: Work Outside D.C.'s Fallout Zone

Russia Threatens Neighbor Over Gas

12/26/06 Meyer, WP, Russia Threatens Neighbor Over Gas

Senate Committee Staff Directors Set Session Agenda

12/26/06 WP, Senate Committee Staff Directors Set Session Agenda

Iran Oil Revenue Quickly Drying Up, Analysis Says

12/26/06 AP, Iran Oil Revenue Quickly Drying Up, Analysis Says

In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

12/26/06 Reel, WP, In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

A Red Flag for Jet Lag

12/26/06 Wilber, WP, A Red Flag for Jet Lag

Abuse Seen at Iraqi Jail Puts New Focus on Rogue Police

12/26/06 Santora, NYT, Abuse Seen at Iraqi Jail Puts New Focus on Rogue Police

In New Orleans, Ex-Tenants Fight for Projects

12/26/06 Nossiter, NYT, In New Orleans, Ex-Tenants Fight for Projects

A Reader Forum on Energy and the Environment

12/26/06 NYT, A Reader Forum on Energy and the Environment

Oil Leaps Above $63 as Iran Bristles at Sanctions

12/26/06 Reuters, Oil Leaps Above $63 as Iran Bristles at Sanctions

Heady Days for Makers of Weapons

12/26/06 Wayne, NYT, Heady Days for Makers of Weapons

Israel Agrees to Remove 2 Dozen Checkpoints

12/26/06 Myre, NYT, Israel Agrees to Remove 2 Dozen Checkpoints

In Bolivia's Affluent East, Anger at Morales Is Growing

12/26/06 Romero, NYT, In Bolivia's Affluent East, Anger at Morales Is Growing

War Critics See New Resistance by Bush

12/26/06 Rutenberg, NYT, War Critics See New Resistance by Bush

Ethiopia intervenes in Somali civil war

12/26/06 Pflanz, CSM, Ethiopia intervenes in Somali civil war

Military considers recruiting foreigners

12/26/06 Bender, Boston Globe, Military considers recruiting foreigners

December 27, 2006

Dire Warnings from China's First Climate Change Report

12/27/06 AFP, Dire Warnings from China's First Climate Change Report

Iran to revise IAEA co-operation

12/27/06 BBC, Iran to revise IAEA co-operation

Saddam sees death as 'sacrifice'

12/27/06 BBC, Saddam sees death as 'sacrifice'

Lower castes 'need greater help'

12/27/06 Majumder, BBC, Lower castes 'need greater help'

Slavery in the UK

12/27/06 Independent, Slavery in the UK

Launch of race to find Earth-style planets beyond our solar system

12/27/06 Connor, Independent, Launch of race to find Earth-style planets beyond our solar system

Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

12/27/06 Usborne, Independent, Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

Gender gap 'costs billions in lost growth'

12/27/06 Thornton, Independent, Gender gap 'costs billions in lost growth'

2007 energy outlook: costs up

12/27/06 Scherer, CSM, 2007 energy outlook: costs up

Street Battles in Oaxaca

12/28/06 Gibler, ITT, Street Battles in Oaxaca

Uncle Sam wants US Muslims to serve

12/27/06 Whittle, CSM, Uncle Sam wants US Muslims to serve

US military may recruit foreigners to serve

12/27/06 Regan, CSM, US military may recruit foreigners to serve

Gerald R. Ford, 93, Dies; Led in Watergate's Wake

12/27/06 Smith & Cannon, WP, Gerald R. Ford, 93, Dies; Led in Watergate's Wake

U.S. Wants Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

12/27/06 Eilperin, WP, U.S. Wants Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

Contractor's Handguns Missing From Homeland Security Vault

12/27/06 WP, Contractor's Handguns Missing From Homeland Security Vault

S.E.C. Changes Reporting Rule on Bosses' Pay

12/27/06 Norris, NYT, S.E.C. Changes Reporting Rule on Bosses' Pay

Iran Is Seeking More Influence in Afghanistan

12/27/06 Rohde, NYT, Iran Is Seeking More Influence in Afghanistan

Farmers and Conservationists Form a Rare Alliance

12/27/06 Kowal, NYT, Farmers and Conservationists Form a Rare Alliance

Top-quality heroin floods U.S. as Afghan poppy trade grows

12/27/06 Therolf, SF Chron., Top-quality heroin floods U.S. as Afghan poppy trade grows

China fears disasters, grain cut from global warming

12/27/06 Reuters, China fears disasters, grain cut from global warming

Climate Change: Rising Seas creates 70,000 Climate Refugees

12/27/06, Indybay, Climate Change: Rising Seas creates 70,000 Climate Refugees

December 28, 2006

Canaries migrant death toll soars

12/28/06 BBC, Canaries migrant death toll soars

Israel settlement plan angers US

12/28/06 BBC, Israel settlement plan angers US

Food agency takes on industry over junk labels

12/28/06 Lawrence, Guardian, Food agency takes on industry over junk labels

Saddam sends messages to his supporters as he prepares to die

12/28/06 Sengupta, Independent, Saddam sends messages to his supporters as he prepares to die

Wildlife focus: Lives in the balance

12/28/06 Marren, Independent, Wildlife focus: Lives in the balance

Chavez Consolidates Power

12/28/06 Ellner, ITT, Chavez Consolidates Power

Democrats eye revamp of toxic-cleanup Superfund

12/28/06 Clayton, CSM, Democrats eye revamp of toxic-cleanup Superfund

Ford Disagreed With Bush About Invading Iraq

12/28/06 Woodward, WP, Ford Disagreed With Bush About Invading Iraq

Health Insurance's New Wave And the Man Behind the Plans

12/28/06 Lee, WP, Health Insurance's New Wave And the Man Behind the Plans

New SEC Pay Rule To Benefit Executives

12/28/06 Hilzenrath, WP, New SEC Pay Rule To Benefit Executives

Medicare Premiums Will Surge For Some

12/28/06 Kaufman, WP, Medicare Premiums Will Surge For Some

Mental Health Bill to Face House Vote

12/28/06 Frommer, AP, Mental Health Bill to Face House Vote

Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

12/28/06 Wines, NYT, Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

Ford Speaks From The Grave, Criticizes Bush On Iraq

12/28/06 Reuters, Ford Speaks From The Grave, Criticizes Bush On Iraq

Firestone Catches Heat for its Treatment of Liberian Workers

12/28/06 Bengali, McClatchey, Firestone Catches Heat for its Treatment of Liberian Workers

December 29, 2006

Saddam letter: Key excerpts

12/29/06 BBC, Saddam letter: Key excerpts

Clock ticking in Belarus gas row

12/29/06 BBC, Clock ticking in Belarus gas row

No delay in Saddam execution, Iraqi PM says

12/29/06 Guardian, No delay in Saddam execution, Iraqi PM says

Iraq's shallow justice

12/29/06 Dicker, Guardian, Iraq's shallow justice

Review of the year: Nuclear arms

12/29/06 Dejevsky, Independent, Review of the year: Nuclear arms

Israel Says Egypt Sends Weapons to Abbas's Forces, With Israeli and U.S. Approval

12/29/06 Eralnger, NYT, Israel Says Egypt Sends Weapons to Abbas's Forces, With Israeli and U.S. Approval

Cloned animals set to be sold as meat in US

12/29/06 McCormack, Independent, Cloned animals set to be sold as meat in US

Review of the year: The Middle East

12/29/06 Fisk, Independent, Review of the year: The Middle East

Review of the year: Global warming

12/29/06 Connor, Independent, Review of the year: Global warming

Saddam Execution Set to Destabilise Iraq Further

12/29/06 Jamail & al-Fadhily, IPS, Saddam Execution Set to Destabilise Iraq Further

FDA plan would OK cloned meat

12/29/06 Spotts, CSM, FDA plan would OK cloned meat

US '07 economic outlook: slow growth, no recession

12/29/06 Scherer, CSM, US '07 economic outlook: slow growth, no recession

FDA Says Clones Are Safe To Eat

12/29/06 Weiss, WP, FDA Says Clones Are Safe To Eat

FEC Assessed a Record $6.2 Million in Penalties in 2006

12/29/06 AP, FEC Assessed a Record $6.2 Million in Penalties in 2006

Crisis in Housing Adds to Miseries of Iraq Mayhem

12/29/06 Luo, NYT, Crisis in Housing Adds to Miseries of Iraq Mayhem

Pay Packages Allow Executives to Jump Ship With Less Risk

12/29/06 Creswell, NYT, Pay Packages Allow Executives to Jump Ship With Less Risk

Estimates for Pensions to Tighten

12/29/06 Walsh, NYT, Estimates for Pensions to Tighten

Study: Small bugs point to global warming

12/29/06 M&C, Study: Small bugs point to global warming

Global warming could transform Amazon into savanna in 100 years, Brazil researchers say

12/29/06 IHT, Global warming could transform Amazon into savanna in 100 years, Brazil researchers say

New U.S. laws raise minimum wage, target global warming

12/29/06 IHT, New U.S. laws raise minimum wage, target global warming

Oil Fell in Euros in 2006 as Weak Dollar Cut Europe's Fuel Bill

12/29/06 Voss & Carmichael, Bloomberg, Oil Fell in Euros in 2006 as Weak Dollar Cut Europe's Fuel Bill

December 30, 2006

Climate Change: The Crack of Doom?

12/30/06 Hainey, Scotsman, Climate Change: The Crack of Doom?

Saddam Hussein executed in Iraq

12/30/06 BBC, Saddam Hussein executed in Iraq

'It will be taken as an American decision'

12/30/06 Hollis, Guardian, 'It will be taken as an American decision' Hussein's execution

A dictator created then destroyed by America

12/30/06 Fisk, Independent, A dictator created then destroyed by America

Football and violence go together

12/30/06 Fisk, Independent, Football and violence go together

MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

12/30/06 Cevallos, IPS, MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

Hundreds Missing After Ferry Sinking

12/20/06 Firdaus, AP, Hundreds Missing After Ferry Sinking

Sea Change In Insurers' Coastal Coverage

12/30/06 Fleishman, WP, Sea Change In Insurers' Coastal Coverage

Opponents Of Law on Detainees Rebuffed

12/30/06 AP, Opponents Of Law on Detainees Rebuffed

Iraq Expels 2 Iranians Detained by U.S.

12/30/06 Raghavan & Wright, WP, Iraq Expels 2 Iranians Detained by U.S.

Israel Won't Rush To Free Prisoners

12/30/06 AP, Israel Won't Rush To Free Prisoners

U.S. Official Overseeing Oil Program Faces Inquiry

12/30/06 Andrews, NYT, U.S. Official Overseeing Oil Program Faces Inquiry

Burst of High-Profile Anorexia Deaths Unsettles Brazil

12/30/06 Rohter, NYT, Burst of High-Profile Anorexia Deaths Unsettles Brazil

Security Effort by Coast Guard Is Falling Short

12/30/06 Lipton, NYT, Security Effort by Coast Guard Is Falling Short

Pentagon to Request Billions More in War Money

12/30/06 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon to Request Billions More in War Money

Nearly 70 rescued from sinking ship in Indonesia

12/30/06 Xinhua, Nearly 70 rescued from sinking ship in Indonesia

Your e-mails: 'We have probably guaranteed World War III'

12/30/06 CNN, Your e-mails: 'We have probably guaranteed World War III'

Oil firms celebrate Gulf gain; could take years before first well produces

12/30/06 Houston Chronicle, Oil firms celebrate Gulf gain; could take years before first well produces

December 31, 2006

Indonesia ferry survivors found

12/31/06 BBC, Indonesia ferry survivors found

N Korea 'serious threat' to South

12/31/06 BBC, N Korea 'serious threat' to South

Family clues to Iraq's missing oil billions

12/31/06 Burke, Guardian, Family clues to Iraq's missing oil billions

Birth of the first global super-union

12/31/06 Morgan, Guardian, Birth of the first global super-union

How Washington and London helped to create the monster they went to war to destroy

12/31/06 Cornwell, Independent, How Washington and London helped to create the monster they went to war to destroy

He takes his secrets to the grave. Our complicity dies with him

12/31/06 Fisk, Independent, He takes his secrets to the grave. Our complicity dies with him

City dwellers poised to take over the world

12/31/06 Lean, Independent, City dwellers poised to take over the world

For Guantanamo Review Boards, Limits Abound

12/31/06 Golden, NYT, For Guantanamo Review Boards, Limits Abound

'They're nothing like us' - Apocalypto

12/31/06 Sherwell, Telegraph, 'They're nothing like us' - Apocalypto

Localities Operate Intelligence Centers To Pool Terror Data

12/31/06 Sheridan & Hsu, WP, Localities Operate Intelligence Centers To Pool Terror Data

U.S. Deaths in Iraq Mark Increased Presence

12/31/06 St. George, WP, U.S. Deaths in Iraq Mark Increased Presence

On Africa's Great Peaks, Glaciers Are In Retreat

12/31/06 Hanley, AP, On Africa's Great Peaks, Glaciers Are In Retreat

US will be defeated in Afghanistan: former CIA hand

12/31/06 Hindustan Times, US will be defeated in Afghanistan: former CIA hand

Global warming tax: How much do we owe our distant descendants?

12/31/06 DeLong, Brunei Times, Global warming tax: How much do we owe our distant descendants?

Fighting Global Warming

12/31/06 EcoWorld, Fighting Global Warming

China's CITIC group buys Nations Energy's Kazakh oil assets for 1.91 bln usd

12/31/06 Forbes, China's CITIC group buys Nations Energy's Kazakh oil assets for 1.91 bln usd

Russia-Belarus gas deal reached

12/31/06 BBC, Russia-Belarus gas deal reached

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq Hit 3,000

12/31/06 AP, U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq Hit 3,000

Last-minute deal averts new year gas war

12/31/06 Times Online, Last-minute deal averts new year gas war

Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

12/31/06 Porretto, AP, Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

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