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June 1, 2007

Air hostesses told to shed weight

6/01/07 BBC, Air hostesses told to shed weight

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:20 AM |

EU urged to relax farm feed rules

6/01/07 BBC, EU urged to relax farm feed rules

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:22 AM |

Guantanamo 'suicide' was in maximum-security cell

6/01/07 Cornwell, Independent, Guantanamo 'suicide' was in maximum-security cell

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:23 AM |

Suspect in Ex-Agent's Poisoning Insists He Was Framed

6/01/07 Chivers & Cowell, NYT, Suspect in Ex-Agent's Poisoning Insists He Was Framed

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:25 AM |

Repairs Don't Allay Fears of Next Storm

6/01/07 Whoriskey, WP, Repairs Don't Allay Fears of Next Storm

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:26 AM |

Senators Seek Legal Review of CIA Methods

6/01/07 Pincus, WP, Senators Seek Legal Review of CIA Methods

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:27 AM |

Libby's Lawyers Argue Against Prison as Fitzgerald Seeks 30 Months

6/01/07 Leonnig, WP, Libby's Lawyers Argue Against Prison as Fitzgerald Seeks 30 Months

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:28 AM |

Biodiesel Cuts Emissions by 94 Percent

6/01/07 Jerome, Wired, Biodiesel Cuts Emissions by 94 Percent

Posted on June 1, 2007 8:29 AM |

SA workers march for more money

6/01/07 BBC, SA workers march for more money

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:25 PM |

Pakistan's army warns opposition

6/01/07 BBC, Pakistan's army warns opposition

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:25 PM |

Nuclear Watchdog's Attack Warning

6/01/07 Broomby, BBC, Nuclear Watchdog's Attack Warning

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:26 PM |

Chance discovery of abused child reveals bizarre Czech grail cult

6/02/07 McLaughlin, Independent, Chance discovery of abused child reveals bizarre Czech grail cult

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:28 PM |

BURUNDI: Urban Waste Becomes Urban Fuel

6/01/07 Bigirimana, IPS, BURUNDI: Urban Waste Becomes Urban Fuel

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:30 PM |

CUBA: Sugarcane - Source of Renewable Energy, But Not Ethanol

6/01/07 Grogg, IPS, CUBA: Sugarcane - Source of Renewable Energy, But Not Ethanol

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:32 PM |

US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

6/01/07 Al Jazeera, US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:39 PM |

June 2, 2007

G-8 Protesters Clash With German Police

6/02/07 Rising, AP, G-8 Protesters Clash With German Police

Posted on June 2, 2007 7:14 AM |

Germany protest due ahead of G8

6/02/07 Moore, BBC. Germany protest due ahead of G8

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:13 PM |

US Iraq embassy plans put on net

6/02/07 BBC, US Iraq embassy plans put on net

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:13 PM |

US warns over Chinese toothpaste

6/02/07 BBC, US warns over Chinese toothpaste

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:23 PM |

Abuse and incompetence in fight against global warming

6/02/07 Davies, Guardian, Abuse and incompetence in fight against global warming

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:27 PM |

Violent Crime Up For Second Year

6/02/07 Eggen, WP, Violent Crime Up For Second Year

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:34 PM |

SEC to Side With Enron Plaintiffs

6/02/07 Johnson, WP, SEC to Side With Enron Plaintiffs

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:35 PM |

U.S. Puts Limits on Lenders' Ties to Universities

6/02/07 Glater, NYT, U.S. Puts Limits on Lenders' Ties to Universities

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:35 PM |

Iraqi Bombers Thwart Efforts to Shield G.I.'s

6/02/07 Shanker, NYT, Iraqi Bombers Thwart Efforts to Shield G.I.'s

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:36 PM |

Migrants found dead off Malta

6/01/07 Al Jazeera, Migrants found dead off Malta

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:37 PM |

US forces attack Somalia target

6/02/07 Al Jazeera, US forces attack Somalia target

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:38 PM |

June 3, 2007

'Foreign fighters' die in Somalia

6/03/07 BBC, 'Foreign fighters' die in Somalia

Posted on June 3, 2007 6:53 AM |

Nations meet to protect wildlife

6/03/07 BBC, Nations meet to protect wildlife

Posted on June 3, 2007 6:53 AM |

Chavez supporters back TV closure

6/03/07 BBC, Chavez supporters back TV closure

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:02 AM |

US told to toe line on climate

6/03/07 Watt et al. Guardian, US told to toe line on climate

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:03 AM |

Patients' fury over blood test 'betrayal'

6/03/07 Temko, Guardian, Patients' fury over blood test 'betrayal'

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:04 AM |

Worried families ditch their Wi-Fi after watchdog voices health concerns

6/03/07 Lean & Hanks, Independent, Worried families ditch their Wi-Fi after watchdog voices health concerns

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:05 AM |

The security industry: Britain's private army in Iraq

6/03/07 johnson et al, The security industry: Britain's private army in Iraq

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:06 AM |

Global warming 'is three times faster than worst predictions'

6/03/07 Lean, Independent, Global warming 'is three times faster than worst predictions'

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:08 AM |

Rice made with human genes: GM menace or saviour?

6/03/07 Lean, Independent, Rice made with human genes: GM menace or saviour?

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:09 AM |

Food miles: The true cost of putting imported food on your plate

6/03/07 Bylthman, Independent, Food miles: The true cost of putting imported food on your plate

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:09 AM |

Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq Grow in Lethality, Complexity

6/03/07 Tyson & Anderson, WP, Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq Grow in Lethality, Complexity

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:10 AM |

N.Y. Airport Target of Plot, Officials Say

6/03/07 Faiola & Mufson, WP, N.Y. Airport Target of Plot, Officials Say

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:12 AM |

Employers Oppose Hiring Provisions in Immigration Bill

6/03/07 Williams, WP, Employers Oppose Hiring Provisions in Immigration Bill

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:13 AM |

In a New India, an Old Industry Buoys Peasants

6/03/07 Sengupta, NYT, In a New India, an Old Industry Buoys Peasants

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:15 AM |

Gay Inmates to Get Conjugal Visits in California

6/03/07 McKinley, NYT, Gay Inmates to Get Conjugal Visits in California

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:16 AM |

Surf's Up, but the Water Is Brown

6/03/07 Novarror, NYT, Surf's Up, but the Water Is Brown

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:16 AM |

A life in legal limbo

6/03/07 El-Haddad, Al Jazeera, A life in legal limbo

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:38 AM |

June 4, 2007

Iraq's Mercenaries - With A Licence To Kill

6/04/07 Hari, Independnent, Iraq's Mercenaries - With A Licence To Kill

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:44 AM |

Putin warning over US missile row

6/04/07 BBC, Putin warning over US missile row

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:48 AM |

China unveils climate change plan

6/04/07 BBC, China unveils climate change plan

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:48 AM |

Even in death, migrants were let down by Europe

6/04/07 Popham, Independent, Even in death, migrants were let down by Europe

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:50 AM |

Sicko? The truth about the US healthcare system

6/04/07 Independent, Sicko? The truth about the US healthcare system

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:51 AM |

Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal

6/04/07 Cloud & Cave, NYT, Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:52 AM |

Everybody Talks About the Weather; All of a Sudden, It's Controversial

6/04/07 Aspan, NYT, Everybody Talks About the Weather; All of a Sudden, It's Controversial

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:53 AM |

Dinner Disappears, and African Penguins Pay the Price

6/04/07 Wines, NYT, Dinner Disappears, and African Penguins Pay the Price

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:54 AM |

In 'Little Guyana,' Disbelief Over Terrorism Arrests

6/04/07 Faiola & Shulman, WP, In 'Little Guyana,' Disbelief Over Terrorism Arrests

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:56 AM |

Splash, Splash, You're Dead: The Military's Next-Gen Water Gun

6/04/07 Hambling, Wired, Splash, Splash, You're Dead: The Military's Next-Gen Water Gun

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:57 AM |

Dimension-Bending Games Stretch Fabric of Space and Time

6/04/07 Wired, Dimension-Bending Games Stretch Fabric of Space and Time

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:57 AM |

JFK plot derailed

6/04/07 Marks, CSM, JFK plot derailed

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:58 AM |

Climate debate heats up G-8

6/04/07 Spotts & Blake, CSM, Climate debate heats up G-8

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:58 AM |

Sex and Reality

6/04/07 Vanden Heuvel, Nation, Sex and Reality

Posted on June 4, 2007 7:10 AM |

Whose Subsidy Is It Anyway?

6/04/07 Moberg, ITT, Whose Subsidy Is It Anyway?

Posted on June 4, 2007 7:17 AM |

June 5, 2007

Most of Baghdad 'not controlled'

6/05/07 BBC, Most of Baghdad 'not controlled'

Posted on June 5, 2007 6:44 AM |

Rules to make migrants integrate

6/05/07 WIntour, Guardian, Rules to make migrants integrate

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:06 AM |

Libby Sentenced: 30 Months in Jail Because "Truth Matters"

6/05/07 Corn, Nation, Libby Sentenced: 30 Months in Jail Because "Truth Matters"

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:07 AM |

The nuclear stand-off in Europe between US and Russia

6/05/07 Sengupta, Independent, The nuclear stand-off in Europe between US and Russia

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:07 AM |

Court Rebuffs F.C.C. on Fines for Indecency

6/05/07 Labaton, NYT, Court Rebuffs F.C.C. on Fines for Indecency

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:07 AM |

A Point System for Immigrants Incites Passions

6/05/07 Pear, NYT, A Point System for Immigrants Incites Passions

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:09 AM |

Congressman Sought Bribes, Indictment Says

6/05/07 Johnston & Zeleny, NYT, Congressman Sought Bribes, Indictment Says

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:09 AM |

Lawmaker Indicted on Corruption Charges

6/05/07 Markon & Lengel, WP, Lawmaker Indicted on Corruption Charges

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:11 AM |

As Crises Build, Lebanese Fearful of a Failed State

6/05/07 Shadid, WP, As Crises Build, Lebanese Fearful of a Failed State

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:14 AM |

Noise Pollution Takes Toll on Health and Happiness

6/05/07 Weiss, WP, Noise Pollution Takes Toll on Health and Happiness

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:15 AM |

Robo-Snipers, "Auto Kill Zones" to Protect Israeli Borders

6/05/07 Schactman, Wired, Robo-Snipers, "Auto Kill Zones" to Protect Israeli Borders

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:16 AM |

How should US protect privately owned facilities?

6/05/07 Marks, CSM, How should US protect privately owned facilities?

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:16 AM |

Impacts of Title V, Section 510 Abstinence Programs

Impacts of Title V, Section 510 Abstinence Programs. Mathematica Policy Research. April 2007 (164 page pdf report)

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:18 AM |

Guantanamo Trials in Chaos After Judge Throws Out Two Cases

6/05/07 Goldenberg, Guardian, Guantanamo Trials in Chaos After Judge Throws Out Two Cases

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:20 AM |

Libby Gets 30 Months in Prison in C.I.A. Leak Case

6/05/07 Stout, NYT, Libby Gets 30 Months in Prison in C.I.A. Leak Case

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:21 AM |

China warns over US missile shield

6/05/07 Al Jazeera, China warns over US missile shield

Posted on June 5, 2007 7:37 AM |

June 6, 2007

When Prosecutors Get Political

6/06/07 Levitt, Nation, When Prosecutors Get Political

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:08 AM |

NOLA: Priced Out of the Parade

6/06/07 Shaik, ITT, NOLA: Priced Out of the Parade

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:16 AM |

US rejects German G8 climate goal

6/06/07 BBC, US rejects German G8 climate goal

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:16 AM |

Cyclone hits Gulf state of Oman

6/06/07 BBC, Cyclone hits Gulf state of Oman

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:16 AM |

India, China under pressure at G8

6/06/07 Majumder, BBC, India, China under pressure at G8

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:18 AM |

Horn trade pressures some rhinos

6/06/07 Black, BBC, Horn trade pressures some rhinos

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:19 AM |

Biofuels 'will push up oil price'

6/06/07 BBC, Biofuels 'will push up oil price'

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:19 AM |

The Big Question: Will the detainees of Guantanamo Bay ever face a proper trial or be released?

6/06/07 Doyle, Independent, The Big Question: Will the detainees of Guantanamo Bay ever face a proper trial or be released?

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:22 AM |

Bloodshed is spreading across Afghanistan, warn aid workers

6/06/07 Sands, Independent, Bloodshed is spreading across Afghanistan, warn aid workers

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:23 AM |

Rifts Seen on Climate and Security at G-8 Summit

6/06/07 Landler & Stolberg, NYT, Rifts Seen on Climate and Security at G-8 Summit

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:23 AM |

From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight

6/06/07 Saulny, NYT, From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:24 AM |

In the West Wing, Pardon Is A Topic Too Sensitive to Mention

6/06/07 Baker, WP, In the West Wing, Pardon Is A Topic Too Sensitive to Mention

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:25 AM |

An Ancient Indian Craft Left in Tatters

6/06/07 Wax, WP, An Ancient Indian Craft Left in Tatters

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:26 AM |

Letters Cast Light on Cheney's Inner Circle

6/06/07 Abramowitz, WP, Letters Cast Light on Cheney's Inner Circle

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:26 AM |

Atlas: Where to Gas Up Around the Globe (Or Take the Bus)

6/06/07 Honan, Wired, Atlas: Where to Gas Up Around the Globe (Or Take the Bus)

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:27 AM |

Can the religious left sway the '08 race?

6/06/07 Feldman, CSM, Can the religious left sway the '08 race?

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:28 AM |

Why detainee trials got snagged over a word

6/06/07 Richey, CSM, Why detainee trials got snagged over a word

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:29 AM |

Shiites Rising: Islam's minority reaches new prominence

6/06/07 Peterson, CSM, Shiites Rising: Islam's minority reaches new prominence

Posted on June 6, 2007 7:30 AM |

June 7, 2007

Twelve killed by cyclone in Oman

6/07/07 BBC, Twelve killed by cyclone in Oman

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:38 AM |

Students go on rampage in China

6/07/07 Reynolds, BBC, Students go on rampage in China

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:39 AM |

Police evict Tamils from Colombo

6/07/07 BBC, Police evict Tamils from Colombo

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:56 AM |

Corruption 'damaging education'

6/07/07 BBC, Corruption 'damaging education'

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:58 AM |

Heavy shelling of Lebanese camp

6/07/07 BBC, Heavy shelling of Lebanese camp

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:58 AM |

US accused over 'ghost detainees'

6/07/07 BBC, US accused over 'ghost detainees'

Posted on June 7, 2007 6:59 AM |

BAE accused of secretly paying 1bn to Saudi prince

6/07/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, BAE accused of secretly paying 1bn to Saudi prince

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:00 AM |

Coke Faces New Charges in India, Including 'Greenwashing'

6/07/07 Glantz, OneWorld, Coke Faces New Charges in India, Including 'Greenwashing'

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:00 AM |

Chinese newspaper editors fired over Tiananmen Square ad

6/07/07 Watts, Guardian, Chinese newspaper editors fired over Tiananmen Square ad

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:01 AM |

Tesco plans to storm the stores of America

6/07/07 Gumbel, Independent, Tesco plans to storm the stores of America

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:03 AM |

Biologists Make Skin Cells Work Like Stem Cells

6/07/07 Wade, NYT, Biologists Make Skin Cells Work Like Stem Cells

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:04 AM |

China to Revise Rules on Food and Drug Safety

6/07/07 Barboza, NYT, China to Revise Rules on Food and Drug Safety

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:04 AM |

F.D.A. Issues Strictest Warning on Diabetes Drugs

6/07/07 Harris, NYT, F.D.A. Issues Strictest Warning on Diabetes Drugs

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:05 AM |

Rights Groups Call for End to Secret Detentions

6/07/07 Shane, NYT, Rights Groups Call for End to Secret Detentions

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:06 AM |

Official: Cheney Urged Wiretaps

6/07/07 Eggen, WP, Official: Cheney Urged Wiretaps

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:08 AM |

Navy, GSA Say Contract Led to Waste, Maybe Fraud

6/07/07 O'Harrow, WP, Navy, GSA Say Contract Led to Waste, Maybe Fraud

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:09 AM |

Deal for Smallpox Vaccine Could Jump-Start BioShield

6/07/07 Merle, WP, Deal for Smallpox Vaccine Could Jump-Start BioShield

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:11 AM |

Officials Detail Errors in TB Case

6/07/07 Brown & Hsu, WP, Officials Detail Errors in TB Case

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:12 AM |

Insurgent Group Announces Truce With Al-Qaeda in Iraq

6/07/07 ANderson, WP, Insurgent Group Announces Truce With Al-Qaeda in Iraq

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:12 AM |

MALAYSIA: Mired in Holy Quandary

6/07/07Kuppasammy, IPS, MALAYSIA: Mired in Holy Quandary

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:13 AM |

Suddenly, the Paranoids Don't Seem So Paranoid Anymore

6/07/07 Long, Wired, Suddenly, the Paranoids Don't Seem So Paranoid Anymore

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:13 AM |

Groups Sue U.S. Over Fate of 39 "Disappeared"

6/07/07 Lobe, IPS, Groups Sue U.S. Over Fate of 39 "Disappeared"

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:15 AM |

June 8, 2007

Branson unveils 'green' train that could slash rail's carbon footprint industry emissions

6/08/07 McCarthy, Independent, Branson unveils 'green' train that could slash rail's carbon footprint industry emissions

Posted on June 8, 2007 6:16 AM |

G8 leaders reach $60bn Aids deal

6/08/07 BBC, G8 leaders reach $60bn Aids deal

Posted on June 8, 2007 6:53 AM |

'Slaves' rescued from China firm

6/08/07 Bristow, BBC, 'Slaves' rescued from China firm

Posted on June 8, 2007 6:53 AM |

CIA jails in Europe 'confirmed'

6/08/07 BBC, CIA jails in Europe 'confirmed'

Posted on June 8, 2007 6:57 AM |

Chiquita sued over Colombia role

6/08/07 BBC, Chiquita sued over Colombia role

Posted on June 8, 2007 6:59 AM |

Attorney general responds to Bandar, $2bn and BAE

6/08/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, Attorney general responds to Bandar, $2bn and BAE

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:01 AM |

Scientists produce wireless electricity

6/08/07 Gray, Independent, Scientists produce wireless electricity

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:03 AM |

The war on terror: Inside the dark world of rendition

6/08/07 Popham & Taylor, Independent, The war on terror: Inside the dark world of rendition

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:05 AM |

Chocoholics may be funding war in Africa

6/08/07 Soares, Independent, Chocoholics may be funding war in Africa

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:05 AM |

ENERGY-CUBA: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

6/08/07 Grogg, IPS, ENERGY-CUBA: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:10 AM |

Wal-Mart offers refunds over sale of counterfeit Fendi goods

6/08/07 Foley, Independent, Wal-Mart offers refunds over sale of counterfeit Fendi goods

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:13 AM |

Trial Opens in Italy Against CIA Agents

6/08/07 Barry, AP, Trial Opens in Italy Against CIA Agents

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:14 AM |

China Halts Production of Novartis Drug

6/08/07 AP, China Halts Production of Novartis Drug

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:16 AM |

For US military veterans, a free-speech dispute

6/08/07 Peter, CSM, For US military veterans, a free-speech dispute

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:18 AM |

Tensions on Iraq border rile Turkey

6/08/07 Peterson, CSM, Tensions on Iraq border rile Turkey

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:19 AM |

Switching To Biofuels Could Cost Lots of Green

6/08/07 Mufson & Morgan, WP, Switching To Biofuels Could Cost Lots of Green

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:22 AM |

European Report Addresses CIA Sites

6/08/07 Moore & Tate, WP, European Report Addresses CIA Sites

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:23 AM |

Global Inflation Fears Continue To Chill Markets

6/08/07 Murakami & Yang, Global Inflation Fears Continue To Chill Markets

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:25 AM |

Lincoln Urgent in Lost Letter to General

6/08/07 Ruane, WP, Lincoln Urgent in Lost Letter to General

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:25 AM |

Senate Committee Approves Bill for Detainee Hearings

6/08/07 White, WP, Senate Committee Approves Bill for Detainee Hearings

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:31 AM |

For 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Split on Party Lines

6/08/07 Toner, NYT, For 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Split on Party Lines

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:32 AM |

Italy Trial of C.I.A. Operatives Opens

6/08/07 AP, Italy Trial of C.I.A. Operatives Opens

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:33 AM |

India, Said to Play Down AIDS, Has Many Fewer With Virus Than Thought, Study Finds

6/08/07 McNeil, NYT, India, Said to Play Down AIDS, Has Many Fewer With Virus Than Thought, Study Finds

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:34 AM |

A White House Plan to Erode Our Liberties

6/08/07 Huq, Nation, A White House Plan to Erode Our Liberties

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:35 AM |

Democrats May Subpoena N.S.A. Documents

8/08/07 Risen, NYT, Democrats May Subpoena N.S.A. Documents

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:35 AM |

Scientists Apply for First Patent on Synthetic Life Form

6/08/07 Phillipkoski, Wired, Scientists Apply for First Patent on Synthetic Life Form

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:39 AM |

Military Target: Solar-Beaming Sats

6/08/07 Shachtman, Wired, Military Target: Solar-Beaming Sats

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:40 AM |

New Technology Boosts Ethanol Mileage

6/08/07 Jerome, Wired, New Technology Boosts Ethanol Mileage

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:41 AM |

June 9, 2007

First CIA rendition trial opens

6/09/07 BBC, First CIA rendition trial opens

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:11 AM |

Iraq condemns Turkish 'shelling'

6/09/07 BBC, Iraq condemns Turkish 'shelling'

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:11 AM |

Shark trade restriction bid fails

6/09/07 Black, BBC, Shark trade restriction bid fails

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:16 AM |

The Bandar cover-up: who knew what, and when

6/09/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, The Bandar cover-up: who knew what, and when?

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:17 AM |

Call for wildlife reserve to cover 30% of oceans

6/09/07 Jha, Guardian, Call for wildlife reserve to cover 30% of oceans

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:18 AM |

Lies and outrages... would you believe it?

6/09/07 Fisk, Independent, Lies and outrages... would you believe it?

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:19 AM |

The G8: What they said and what they meant

6/09/07 Grice, Independent, The G8: What they said and what they meant

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:20 AM |

Zambia feels the reality of G8's empty promises

6/09/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Zambia feels the reality of G8's empty promises

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:25 AM |

A tale of wealth and intrigue: The first family of Wall Street

6/09/07 Foley, Independent, A tale of wealth and intrigue: The first family of Wall Street

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:26 AM |

Watchdog Group Slams Google on Privacy

6/09/07 Liedtke, AP, Watchdog Group Slams Google on Privacy

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:00 AM |

Sickness' of suicides plagues South Korea

6/09/07 Jeffreys, Independent, 'Sickness' of suicides plagues South Korea

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:07 AM |

IMF chief attacks 'complacency' of private equity industry

6/09/07 Possner, Independent, IMF chief attacks 'complacency' of private equity industry

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:08 AM |

ENVIRONMENT-RWANDA: Unhappy Ending of a Welcome Return

6/09/07 Twahira & Boko, IPS, ENVIRONMENT-RWANDA: Unhappy Ending of a Welcome Return

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:10 AM |

Cities Take Lead On Environment As Debate Drags At Federal Level

6/09/07 Faiola & Shulman, WP, Cities Take Lead On Environment As Debate Drags At Federal Level

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:11 AM |

In Arctic Ice, Lessons on Effects of Warming

6/09/07 Struck, WP, In Arctic Ice, Lessons on Effects of Warming

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:12 AM |

Melting Glacier Draws Scientists to Arctic - Video

6/09/07 WP, Melting Glacier Draws Scientists to Arctic - Video

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:12 AM |

Report Gives Details on CIA Prisons

6/09/07 Moore, WP, Report Gives Details on CIA Prisons

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:13 AM |

Padilla Jurors Hear Wiretapped Calls

6/09/07 Padilla, AP, Padilla Jurors Hear Wiretapped Calls

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:15 AM |

U.S. Alleges North Korea Is Misusing Aid for Poor

6/09/07 Kessler & Lynch, WP, U.S. Alleges North Korea Is Misusing Aid for Poor

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:16 AM |

Naval Academy Gets New Leader

6/09/07 McCaffrey, WP, Naval Academy Gets New Leader

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:17 AM |

Chairman of Joint Chiefs Will Not Be Reappointed

6/09/07 Shanker, NYT, Chairman of Joint Chiefs Will Not Be Reappointed

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:18 AM |

Ruling Likely to Spur Convictions in Capital Cases

6/09/07 Liptak, NYT, Ruling Likely to Spur Convictions in Capital Cases

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:18 AM |

Quantifying the Role of Old-School Ties in Investing

6/09/07 Leonhardt, NYT, Quantifying the Role of Old-School Ties in Investing

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:19 AM |

Indian Reservation Reeling in Wave of Youth Suicides and Attempts

6/09/07 Nieves, NYT, Indian Reservation Reeling in Wave of Youth Suicides and Attempts

Posted on June 9, 2007 7:20 AM |

June 10, 2007

Taskforce to cut 'cyber warming'

6/10/07 BBC, Taskforce to cut 'cyber warming'

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:39 AM |

Karzai unhurt in Taleban attack

8/10/07 BBC, Karzai unhurt in Taleban attack

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:39 AM |

Call to ban all school exams for under-16s

6/10/07 Asthana, Guardian, Call to ban all school exams for under-16s

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:43 AM |

MI6 probes UK link to nuclear trade with Iran

6/10/07 Townsend, Guardian, MI6 probes UK link to nuclear trade with Iran

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:44 AM |

Plan for new 'teenage call-up'

6/10/07 Whitehall, Guardian, Plan for new 'teenage call-up'

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:45 AM |

700,000 elderly people 'are being abused'

6/10/07 Tevill et al, Guardian, 700,000 elderly people 'are being abused'

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:46 AM |

What happened to childhood? How we are failing the young

6/10/07 Goodchild & Owen, Independent, What happened to childhood? How we are failing the young

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:48 AM |

Police chiefs accused of 'whitewash' over British links to CIA torture flights

6/10/07 Woolf, Independent, Police chiefs accused of 'whitewash' over British links to CIA torture flights

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:48 AM |

Briefing: World Economic Forum aims to build on Africa's boom

6/10/07 Rodgers, Independent, Briefing: World Economic Forum aims to build on Africa's boom

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:51 AM |

Worse than Chernobyl: 'dirty timebomb' ticking in a rusting Russian nuclear dump threatens Europe

6/10/07 Shields, Independent, Worse than Chernobyl: 'dirty timebomb' ticking in a rusting Russian nuclear dump threatens Europe

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:52 AM |

UN warns of five million Iraqi refugees

6/10/07 Cockburn, Independent, UN warns of five million Iraqi refugees

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:54 AM |

780 million litres of leaked water

6/10/07 Independent, 780 million litres of leaked water

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:55 AM |

Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

6/10/07 Ricks, WP, Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:57 AM |

New Labor Strikes Deals With 'Private Equity Guys'

6/10/07 Russakoff & Cho, WP, New Labor Strikes Deals With 'Private Equity Guys'

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:58 AM |

For Residents of Arizona Border Town, Towers Are Unwelcome Eyes in the Sky

6/10/07 Moreno, WP, For Residents of Arizona Border Town, Towers Are Unwelcome Eyes in the Sky

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:59 AM |

For Years, U.S. Has Renewed Amnesty for 312,000

6/10/07 Constable, WP, For Years, U.S. Has Renewed Amnesty for 312,000

Posted on June 10, 2007 7:02 AM |

Chinese Leave Guantanamo for Albanian Limbo

6/10/07 Golden, NYT, Chinese Leave Guantanamo for Albanian Limbo

Posted on June 10, 2007 7:03 AM |

Trinidad Group Denies Link to New York Bomb Plot

6/10/07 Lacey, NYT, Trinidad Group Denies Link to New York Bomb Plot

Posted on June 10, 2007 7:05 AM |

Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt

6/10/07 Schemo, NYT, Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt

Posted on June 10, 2007 7:06 AM |

The Poverty Platform

6/10/07 Bai, NYT, The Poverty Platform

Posted on June 10, 2007 7:07 AM |

June 11, 2007

The wrath of 2007: America's great drought

6/11/07 Gumbel, Independent, The wrath of 2007: America's great drought

Posted on June 11, 2007 6:15 AM |

U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

6/11/07 Miller & Meyer, LA Times, U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

Posted on June 11, 2007 7:20 AM |

Immigration Judges Often Picked Based On GOP Ties

6/11/07 Goldstein & Eggen, WP, Immigration Judges Often Picked Based On GOP Ties

Posted on June 11, 2007 7:21 AM |

Lieberman Urges Iran Air Strike

6/11/07 AP, Lieberman Urges Iran Air Strike

Posted on June 11, 2007 7:22 AM |

Global Military Spending Hits $1.2 Trillion, Study Says

6/11/07 Reuters, Global Military Spending Hits $1.2 Trillion, Study Says

Posted on June 11, 2007 7:23 AM |

In Praise of Immigrant Students

6/11/07 Chessler, Nation, In Praise of Immigrant Students

Posted on June 11, 2007 7:36 AM |

June 12, 2007

Test kit targets cruel bear trade

6/12/07 Black, BBC, Test kit targets cruel bear trade

Posted on June 12, 2007 6:34 AM |

US strike 'kills Afghan police'

6/12/07 BBC, US strike 'kills Afghan police'

Posted on June 12, 2007 6:34 AM |

Hay fever: the cure and the catch

6/12/07 Laurance, Independent, Hay fever: the cure and the catch

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:24 AM |

Is the new cervical cancer vaccine as good as it's claimed?

6/12/07 Laurance, Independent, Is the new cervical cancer vaccine as good as it's claimed?

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:26 AM |

The Big Question: What are the precedents for holding an inquiry into the war?

6/12/07 McSmith, Independent, The Big Question: What are the precedents for holding an inquiry into the war?

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:26 AM |

Cheney's Iran-Arms-to-Taliban Gambit Rebuffed

6/12/07 Porter, IPS, Cheney's Iran-Arms-to-Taliban Gambit Rebuffed

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:27 AM |

FBI Data Mining Program Raises Eyebrows in Congress

6/12/07 Rood, ABC, FBI Data Mining Program Raises Eyebrows in Congress

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:27 AM |

Families of mercenaries killed in Fallujah sue US security firm

6/12/07 Doyle, Independent, Families of mercenaries killed in Fallujah sue US security firm

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:27 AM |

China's culture of secrecy 'deadly to society'

6/12/07 Coonan, Independent, China's culture of secrecy 'deadly to society'

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:28 AM |

Judges Say U.S. Can't Hold Man as 'Combatant'

6/12/07 Liptak, NYT, Judges Say U.S. Can't Hold Man as 'Combatant'

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:29 AM |

As Breeders Test DNA, Dogs Become Guinea Pigs

6/12/07 Harmon, NYT, As Breeders Test DNA, Dogs Become Guinea Pigs

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:29 AM |

Congress Turns to Energy, and Lobbyists Arrive

6/12/07 Andrews, NYT, Congress Turns to Energy, and Lobbyists Arrive

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:31 AM |

Parents and Health Experts Try to Ease Italy's Pollution

6/12/07 Rosenthal, NYT, Parents and Health Experts Try to Ease Italy's Pollution

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:31 AM |

China's Growth Harms Heritage, Minister Warns

6/12/07 AP, China's Growth Harms Heritage, Minister Warns

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:33 AM |

3 Guardsmen Charged With Human Smuggling

6/12/07 Blumenthal, NYT, 3 Guardsmen Charged With Human Smuggling

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:33 AM |

Court to Weigh Disparities in Cocaine Laws

6/12/07 Greenhouse, NYT, Court to Weigh Disparities in Cocaine Laws

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:34 AM |

U.S. Close to Deal to Release Frozen North Korean Funds

6/12/07 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Close to Deal to Release Frozen North Korean Funds

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:34 AM |

Billion Air: How Much Would You Pay for a Flying House?

6/12/07 Wexler, Wired, Billion Air: How Much Would You Pay for a Flying House?

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:36 AM |

Eye-Tracking Device Lets Billboards Know When You Look at Them

6/12/07 Skeen, Wired, Eye-Tracking Device Lets Billboards Know When You Look at Them

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:37 AM |

Can a Tiny Microphone Save the Bees -- and the Food Supply?

6/12/07 Lorge, Wired, Can a Tiny Microphone Save the Bees -- and the Food Supply?

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:38 AM |

US signals permanent stay in Iraq

6/12/07 LaFranchi, CSM, US signals permanent stay in Iraq

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:39 AM |

Why teens have a tough time finding summer work

6/12/07 Trumbull, CSM, Why teens have a tough time finding summer work

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:39 AM |

US civilians drive Iraq's other surge

6/12/07 LaFranchi, CSM, US civilians drive Iraq's other surge

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:40 AM |

What America Owes its 'Illegals'

6/12/07 Ehrenreich, Nation, What America Owes its 'Illegals'

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:52 AM |

U.S. diplomat says Iran transferring weapons to Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

6/12/07 AP, U.S. diplomat says Iran transferring weapons to Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

Posted on June 12, 2007 8:29 PM |

Suicide risk double among U.S. veterans: study

6/12/07 CTV.ca, Suicide risk double among U.S. veterans: study

Posted on June 12, 2007 8:32 PM |

Iran to build oil refineries in Asia

6/12/07 Press TV, Iran to build oil refineries in Asia

Posted on June 12, 2007 8:34 PM |

Camp Lejeune water pollution, cancer link investigated

6/12/07 CNN, Camp Lejeune water pollution, cancer link investigated

Posted on June 12, 2007 8:36 PM |

June 13, 2007

Blair: Blame me for BAE

6/13/07 Oliver & Tempest, Guardian, Blair: Blame me for BAE

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:43 AM |

Test all wells for arsenic, says health expert

6/13/07 Laurance, Independent, Test all wells for arsenic, says health expert

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:44 AM |

The defiant Afghan women promised a better life who refuse to be victims

6/13/07 Jud, Independent, The defiant Afghan women promised a better life who refuse to be victims

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:45 AM |

Explosions destroy Shia shrine minarets

6/13/07 PA, Explosions destroy Shia shrine minarets

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

Iraqis Are Failing to Meet U.S. Benchmarks

6/13/07 Cave, NYT, Iraqis Are Failing to Meet U.S. Benchmarks

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

Symptoms Found for Early Check on Ovary Cancer

6/13/07 Grady, NYT, Symptoms Found for Early Check on Ovary Cancer

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:47 AM |

Four Banks Charged in Parmalat Failure

6/13/07 Reuters, Four Banks Charged in Parmalat Failure

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:48 AM |

Workers Mount Show Of Force In S.Africa Strike

6/13/07 Reuters, Workers Mount Show Of Force In S.Africa Strike

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:48 AM |

Setback for Ill Workers at Nuclear Bomb Plant

6/13/07 Frosch, NYT, Setback for Ill Workers at Nuclear Bomb Plant

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:49 AM |

The Line Between Civilian and Soldier

6/13/07 Liptak, NYT, The Line Between Civilian and Soldier

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:52 AM |

Database Is Tool in Deporting Fugitives

6/13/07 Lodono, WP, Database Is Tool in Deporting Fugitives

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:53 AM |

The Toll of Communism

6/13/07 Fekeiki, WP, The Toll of Communism

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:54 AM |

China Pushes Public To Mind Its Manners

6/13/07 Fan, WP, China Pushes Public To Mind Its Manners

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:55 AM |

Bush Aides Helped Respond to Firings, E-Mails Show

6/13/07 Eggen, WP, Bush Aides Helped Respond to Firings, E-Mails Show

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:56 AM |

Purdue Researchers Create Scientifically Accurate Animated Simulation of 9/11

6/13/07 Philipkoski, Wired, Purdue Researchers Create Scientifically Accurate Animated Simulation of 9/11

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:56 AM |

African nations clash over sales of ivory

6/13/07 Crilly, CSM, African nations clash over sales of ivory

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:57 AM |

From milk to meat, US food prices spike upward

6/13/07 Hill, CSM, From milk to meat, US food prices spike upward

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:58 AM |

African economy 'to expand 6.2%'

6/13/07 BBC, African economy 'to expand 6.2%'

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:59 AM |

Officials Rebuked For Disclosing Rove's Connection To Firing of U.S. Attorney

6/13/07 Talev & Taylor, McClatchy, Officials Rebuked For Disclosing Rove's Connection To Firing of U.S. Attorney

Posted on June 13, 2007 11:54 AM |

Fatah, Hamas on Brink of Civil War

6/13/07 Ross, Toronto Star, Fatah, Hamas on Brink of Civil War

Posted on June 13, 2007 11:54 AM |

Secret UN Report Condemns US for Middle East Failures

6/13/07 McCarthy & WIlliams, Guardian, Secret UN Report Condemns US for Middle East Failures

Posted on June 13, 2007 11:56 AM |

Allies Cited for Human Trafficking

6/13/07 Boustany, WP, Allies Cited for Human Trafficking

Posted on June 13, 2007 8:29 PM |

Talk of attacking Iran escalates tensions

6/13/07 Nunes, CSM, Talk of attacking Iran escalates tensions

Posted on June 13, 2007 8:31 PM |

Oil demand seen rising, piling pressure on Opec

6/13/07 Gulf Times, Oil demand seen rising, piling pressure on Opec

Posted on June 13, 2007 8:33 PM |

June 14, 2007

Global warming news

6/14/07 Detroit Free Press, Global warming news

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:35 AM |

Wholesale Price Increased in May, But 'Core' Was Largely Contained

6/14/07 Blackstone, WSJ, Wholesale Price Increased in May, But 'Core' Was Largely Contained

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:36 AM |

Gas Prices Push Whole Inflation Rate Up

6/14/07 Crutsinger, AP, Gas Prices Push Whole Inflation Rate Up

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:39 AM |

Bush picks Washington insider as White House counselor

6/14/07 Gerstenzang & Reynolds, LA Times, Bush picks Washington insider as White House counselor

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:42 AM |

U.S. and Macao begin transferring funds to Pyongyang

6/14/07 Greenlees, IHT, U.S. and Macao begin transferring funds to Pyongyang

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:42 AM |

Iran Rejects Atomic Suspension, Sees `Hidden Agenda'

6/14/07 Tirone & Dudikova, Bloomberg, Iran Rejects Atomic Suspension, Sees `Hidden Agenda'

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:44 AM |

Turkey urges Iraq, US to fight Kurdish guerrillas or cooperate with Turkey

6/14/07 PR Inside, Turkey urges Iraq, US to fight Kurdish guerrillas or cooperate with Turkey

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:45 AM |

Pentagon Accuses China of Deception

6/14/07 Schweid, AP, Pentagon Accuses China of Deception

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:45 AM |

Pressure to shut LA's King hospital after woman dies on ER floor

6/14/07 Jabalon, AP, Pressure to shut LA's King hospital after woman dies on ER floor

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:48 AM |

Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

6/14/07 Harris, AP, Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:48 AM |

African deal cut on ivory trade

6/14/07 Black, BBC, African deal cut on ivory trade

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:00 AM |

FBI tries to fight zombie hordes

6/14/07 BBC, FBI tries to fight zombie hordes

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:01 AM |

Mass rescue of 'slaves' in China

6/14/07 BBC, Mass rescue of 'slaves' in China

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:02 AM |

BAE faces criminal inquiry in US over 1bn payments

6/14/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, BAE faces criminal inquiry in US over 1bn payments

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:03 AM |

Racial strife more likely in country villages than big towns, says report

6/14/07 Travis, Guardian, Racial strife more likely in country villages than big towns, says report

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:06 AM |

Captured Iraqi civilians protected by Human Rights Act in landmark ruling

6/14/07 Verkaik & Sengupta, Independent, Captured Iraqi civilians protected by Human Rights Act in landmark ruling

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:07 AM |

Three mosques attacked in Iraq

6/14/07 AP, Three mosques attacked in Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:09 AM |

In Health Care, Cost Isn't Proof of High Quality

6/14/07 Abelson, NYT, In Health Care, Cost Isn't Proof of High Quality

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:10 AM |

Justice Dept. Reshapes Its Civil Rights Mission

6/14/07 Lewis, NYT, Justice Dept. Reshapes Its Civil Rights Mission

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:13 AM |

Foreclosures Up on Certain ARMs

6/14/07 AP, Foreclosures Up on Certain ARMs

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:14 AM |

Arrest Uncovers Divide in Hmong-Americans

6/14/07 Davey, NYT, Arrest Uncovers Divide in Hmong-Americans

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:16 AM |

Jammed cities eye 'pay to drive'

6/14/07 Scherer, CSM, Jammed cities eye 'pay to drive'

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:16 AM |

FBI Finds It Frequently Overstepped in Collecting Data

6/14/07 Solomon, WP, FBI Finds It Frequently Overstepped in Collecting Data

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:18 AM |

2 Former Aides to Bush Get Subpoenas

6/14/07 Eggen & Kane, WP, 2 Former Aides to Bush Get Subpoenas

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:21 AM |

No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup

6/14/07 Tyson, WP, No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:22 AM |

Laboratory for a Fortressed World

6/14/07 Klein, Nation, Laboratory for a Fortressed World

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:43 AM |

G.I.s' Guide to Iraq: "Arabs Reluctant to Accept Responsibility"

6/14/07 Weinberger, Wired, G.I.s' Guide to Iraq: "Arabs Reluctant to Accept Responsibility"

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:48 AM |

Laboratory for a Fortressed World

6/14/07 Klein, Nation, Laboratory for a Fortressed World

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:57 AM |

Yes Men Strike Oil: Civil Disobedients Make Modest Flesh-to-Fuel Proposal

6/14/07 Kiem, Wired, Yes Men Strike Oil: Civil Disobedients Make Modest Flesh-to-Fuel Proposal

Posted on June 14, 2007 8:33 AM |

June 15, 2007

New White House Adviser Spins Revolving Door Again

6/15/07 Rood & Schecter, ABC, New White House Adviser Spins Revolving Door Again

Posted on June 15, 2007 6:41 AM |

'Children dead' in Afghan bombing

6/15/07 BBC, 'Children dead' in Afghan bombing

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:27 AM |

Anchor gloats at Lebanon killing

6/15/07 BBC, Anchor gloats at Lebanon killing

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:27 AM |

US diet pill 'suicide risk' fears

6/15/07 BBC, US diet pill 'suicide risk' fears

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:28 AM |

Clintons sell off stock holdings

6/15/07 BBC, Clintons sell off stock holdings

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:29 AM |

Aborigine child sex abuse 'rife'

6/15/07 BBC, Aborigine child sex abuse 'rife'

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:30 AM |

Arctic ice no barrier for plants

6/15/07 BBC, Arctic ice no barrier for plants

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:31 AM |

Web tools to aid disaster victims

6/15/07 BBC, Web tools to aid disaster victims

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:33 AM |

Further storms forecast as floods hit UK

6/15/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Further storms forecast as floods hit UK

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:33 AM |

BAE bought 75m Airbus for Saudi prince

6/15/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, BAE bought 75m Airbus for Saudi prince

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:34 AM |

Disgraced UN chief and Nazi war criminal Waldheim, dies aged 88

6/15/07 Fisk, Independent, Disgraced UN chief and Nazi war criminal Waldheim, dies aged 88

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:35 AM |

Iraq conflict 'will create a violent generation'

6/15/07 Brown, Independent, Iraq conflict 'will create a violent generation'

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:36 AM |

Failure to halt Iraqi violence revealed by Pentagon report

6/15/07 Doyle, Independent, Failure to halt Iraqi violence revealed by Pentagon report

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:36 AM |

Rare pines saved as Eastwood's golf course is rejected

6/15/07 Doyle, Independent, Rare pines saved as Eastwood's golf course is rejected

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:37 AM |

Rising Rates Squeeze Consumers and Companies

6/15/07 Morgenson & Balja, NYT, Rising Rates Squeeze Consumers and Companies

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:37 AM |

U.S. Current Account Deficit Hits $192.6 Billion

6/15/07 Reuters, U.S. Current Account Deficit Hits $192.6 Billion

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:39 AM |

U.S. to Keep Europe as Site for Missile Defense

6/15/07 Shanker, NYT, U.S. to Keep Europe as Site for Missile Defense

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:40 AM |

Massachusetts Gay Marriage to Remain Legal

6/15/07 Belluck, NYT, Massachusetts Gay Marriage to Remain Legal

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:41 AM |

Report Details Deals in Student Loan Industry

6/15/07 Arenson & Schemo, NYT, Report Details Deals in Student Loan Industry

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:42 AM |

Immigration Bill Has New Life In Senate

6/15/07 Weisman, WP, Immigration Bill Has New Life In Senate

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:43 AM |

U.S. Says Iraq Troop Surge Complete

6/15/07 Anderson & Partlow, WP, U.S. Says Iraq Troop Surge Complete

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:44 AM |

Gonzales Meeting With Aide Scrutinized

6/15/07 Eggen, WP, Gonzales Meeting With Aide Scrutinized

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:45 AM |

On Capitol Hill, a Warmer Climate for Biofuels

6/15/07 Mufson, WP, On Capitol Hill, a Warmer Climate for Biofuels

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:46 AM |

Radical Engines, Quirky Designs Refuel Quest for Car of Future

6/15/07 Orzech, Wired, Radical Engines, Quirky Designs Refuel Quest for Car of Future

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:46 AM |

Capitol Hill probes White House role in firings

6/15/07 Grier, CSM, Capitol Hill probes White House role in firings

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:48 AM |

States preempt US on immigration

6/15/07 Bowers, CSM, States preempt US on immigration

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:52 AM |

Common bird species in dramatic decline

6/15/07 Clayton, CSM, Common bird species in dramatic decline

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:53 AM |

Q&A With the Yes Men's Andy Bichlbaum

6/15/07 Kiem, Wired, Q&A With the Yes Men's Andy Bichlbaum

Posted on June 15, 2007 8:27 AM |

June 16, 2007

COTE D'IVOIRE: Forests Sacred No More

6/16/07 Zamble, IPS, COTE D'IVOIRE: Forests Sacred No More

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:18 AM |

COLOMBIA-ECUADOR: Studies Find DNA Damage from Anti-Coca Herbicide

6/16/07 Leahy, IPS, COLOMBIA-ECUADOR: Studies Find DNA Damage from Anti-Coca Herbicide

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:20 AM |

China 'will catch slave owners'

6/16/07 BBC, China 'will catch slave owners'

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:41 AM |

Soldier missing and 40 factory staff trapped in floods

6/16/07 Topping & Pidd, Guardian, Soldier missing and 40 factory staff trapped in floods

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:44 AM |

China shocked by footage of child slaves being beaten and whipped

6/16/07 Coonan, Independent, China shocked by footage of child slaves being beaten and whipped

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:45 AM |

Iraq Contractors Face Growing Parallel War

6/16/07 Fainaru, WP, Iraq Contractors Face Growing Parallel War

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:47 AM |

Iran Strategy Stirs Debate at White House

6/16/07 Cooper & Sanger, NYT, Iran Strategy Stirs Debate at White House

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:48 AM |

U.S. Launches New Iraq Offensive, General Says

6/16/07 AP, U.S. Launches New Iraq Offensive, General Says

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:49 AM |

Tax Gap Puts Private Equity Firms on Hot Seat

6/16/07 Anderson & Sorkin, NYT, Tax Gap Puts Private Equity Firms on Hot Seat

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:50 AM |

Cost of Gas and Food Rose Sharply Last Month

6/16/07 Peters, NYT, Cost of Gas and Food Rose Sharply Last Month

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:51 AM |

In the Classroom, a New Focus on Quieting the Mind

6/16/07 Brown, NYT, In the Classroom, a New Focus on Quieting the Mind

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:54 AM |

June 17, 2007

African dream of a better life

6/17/07 Cuffe, BBC, African dream of a better life

Posted on June 17, 2007 5:58 AM |

New Palestinian cabinet sworn in

p6/17/07 BBC, New Palestinian cabinet sworn in

Posted on June 17, 2007 5:58 AM |

Blair knew US had no post-war plan for Iraq

6/17/07 Watt, Guardian, Blair knew US had no post-war plan for Iraq

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:02 AM |

Slow Food guru spreads gospel in high places

6/17/07 Gerard, Guardian, Slow Food guru spreads gospel in high places

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:02 AM |

Once a victim, always a victim, child study shows

6/17/07 Owen, Independent, Once a victim, always a victim, child study shows

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:06 AM |

Scrap metal thieves target churches

6/17/07 Gray, Independent, Scrap metal thieves target churches

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:08 AM |

29 flood warnings as Britain is lashed by rain

6/17/07 Lean, Independent, 29 flood warnings as Britain is lashed by rain

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:12 AM |

India's war of the vegetables

6/17/07 Orange, Independent, India's war of the vegetables

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:13 AM |

FBI Name Check Cited In Naturalization Delays

6/17/07 Hsu & Aizenman, WP, FBI Name Check Cited In Naturalization Delays

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:22 AM |

FDA Scrutiny Scant In India, China as Drugs Pour Into U.S.

6/17/07 Kaufman, WP, FDA Scrutiny Scant In India, China as Drugs Pour Into U.S.

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:23 AM |

Stay-at-Home Dads Forge New Identities, Roles

6/17/07 Shaver, WP, Stay-at-Home Dads Forge New Identities, Roles

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:24 AM |

Abu Ghraib Investigator Points to Pentagon

6/17/07 White & Goldstein, WP, Abu Ghraib Investigator Points to Pentagon

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:24 AM |

F.D.A. Tracked Tainted Drugs, but Trail Went Cold in China

6/17/07 Bogdanovich, NYT, F.D.A. Tracked Tainted Drugs, but Trail Went Cold in China

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:25 AM |

Erasing Tattoos, Out of Regret or for a New Canvas

6/17/07 Singer, NYT, Erasing Tattoos, Out of Regret or for a New Canvas

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:27 AM |

G.I.'s in Iraq Open Big Offensive Against Al Qaeda

6/17/07 Shanker & Gordon, NYT, G.I.'s in Iraq Open Big Offensive Against Al Qaeda

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:28 AM |

White House and Lawmakers Alike Face Risks in an Executive Privilege Fight

6/17/07 Stolberg, NYT, White House and Lawmakers Alike Face Risks in an Executive Privilege Fight

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:29 AM |

June 18, 2007

Iraq Now Ranked Second Among World's Failed States

6/18/07 Morgan, Reuters, Iraq Now Ranked Second Among World's Failed States

Posted on June 18, 2007 7:45 AM |

Global Warming to Multiply World's Refugee Burden

6/18/07 Lyon, Reuters, Global Warming to Multiply World's Refugee Burden

Posted on June 18, 2007 7:46 AM |

Blackstone Greed

6/18/07 Vanden Heuvel, Nation, Blackstone Greed

Posted on June 18, 2007 7:56 AM |

Children die in Afghan air raid

6/18/07 BBC, Children die in Afghan air raid

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:06 AM |

BBC 'must become more impartial'

6/18/07 BBC, BBC 'must become more impartial' ... Safeguarding Impartiality (pdf report)

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:06 AM |

Italy CIA kidnap trial adjourned

6/18/07 BBC, Italy CIA kidnap trial adjourned

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:10 AM |

Militants hold Nigeria oil base

6/18/07 BBC, Militants hold Nigeria oil base

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:12 AM |

Nigeria unions join fuel strike

6/18/07 BBC, Nigeria unions join fuel strike

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:13 AM |

CAPE VERDE: Migration - a Key Aspect of the Country's History

6/18/07 de Queiroz, IPS, CAPE VERDE: Migration - a Key Aspect of the Country's History

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:14 AM |

The true story of a refugee in Britain

6/18/07 Angier, Independent, The true story of a refugee in Britain

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:15 AM |

CHINA: Child Labour Scandal Exposes Gross Corruption

6/18/07 Bezlova, IPS, CHINA: Child Labour Scandal Exposes Gross Corruption

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:17 AM |

Progress on preventing blackouts

6/18/07 Clayton, CSM, Progress on preventing blackouts

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:18 AM |

Justices Rule for Wall Street Banks

6/18/07 AP, Justices Rule for Wall Street Banks

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:19 AM |

Democrats Press Plan to Channel Billions in Oil Subsidies to Renewable Fuels

6/18/07 Andrews, NYT, Democrats Press Plan to Channel Billions in Oil Subsidies to Renewable Fuels

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:21 AM |

Talks open on Western Sahara

6/18/07 AL Jazeera, Talks open on Western Sahara

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:23 AM |

Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril California Crops

6/18/07 McKinley, NYT, Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril California Crops

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:23 AM |

Chinese dams disrupt Mekong lives

6/18/07 Hawkins, Al Jazeera, Chinese dams disrupt Mekong lives

Posted on June 18, 2007 8:26 AM |

June 19, 2007

China building more power plants

6/19/07 Harriban, BBC, China building more power plants

Posted on June 19, 2007 6:21 AM |

Dems Push for Voter Suppression Probe

Jordan, AP, Dems Push for Voter Suppression Probe

Posted on June 19, 2007 6:32 AM |

US Agencies Disobey 6 Laws that President Challenged

6/19/07 Savage, Boston Globe, US Agencies Disobey 6 Laws that President Challenged

Posted on June 19, 2007 6:34 AM |

The Enduring Lies of Ronald Reagan

6/19/07 Douglas, ITT, The Enduring Lies of Ronald Reagan

Posted on June 19, 2007 6:40 AM |

Ancient gold unearthed in Sudan

6/19/07 BBC, Ancient gold unearthed in Sudan

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:39 AM |

Vertical farming in the big Apple

6/19/07 BBC, Vertical farming in the big Apple

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:39 AM |

Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

6/19/07 BBC, Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:40 AM |

Protests over Karachi power cuts

6/19/07 Kahn, BBC, Protests over Karachi power cuts

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:41 AM |

North Korea 'test-fires missile'

6/19/07 BBC, North Korea 'test-fires missile'

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:42 AM |

Iraq was on course until 2003 UN bombing, says Blair

6/19/07 Wintour, Guardian, Iraq was on course until 2003 UN bombing, says Blair

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:48 AM |

Police smash paedophile ring

6/19/07 Barrett, Independent, Police smash paedophile ring

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:48 AM |

Iraq 'has ruined case for liberal interventionism'

6/19/07 Grice, Independent, Iraq 'has ruined case for liberal interventionism'

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:50 AM |

Bush and Rumsfeld 'knew about Abu Ghraib'

6/19/07 Usborne, Independent, Bush and Rumsfeld 'knew about Abu Ghraib'

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:51 AM |

Seven children killed after air strike on school in Afghanistan

6/19/07 Buncombe, Independent, Seven children killed after air strike on school in Afghanistan

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:52 AM |

INDIA: Wealth From Waste With Bio-Digesters

6/19/07 Krishnan, IPS, INDIA: Wealth From Waste With Bio-Digesters

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:53 AM |

Militarizing Mexico's Drug War

6/19/07 Gibler, ITT, Militarizing Mexico's Drug War

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:54 AM |

Could Pakistan fall to extremists?

6/19/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Could Pakistan fall to extremists?

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:55 AM |

Getting Lost in the Great Indoors

6/19/07 St. George, WP, Getting Lost in the Great Indoors

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:58 AM |

'Signing Statements' Study Finds Administration Has Ignored Laws

6/19/07 Weisman, WP, 'Signing Statements' Study Finds Administration Has Ignored Laws

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:59 AM |

Administration Struggles With Interrogation Specifics

6/19/07 DeYoung, WP, Administration Struggles With Interrogation Specifics

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:00 AM |

As More Toys Are Recalled, Trail Ends in China

6/19/07 Lipton & Barboza, NYT, As More Toys Are Recalled, Trail Ends in China

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:01 AM |

Running Guns to Gaza: A Living in the Desert

6/19/07Slackman, NYT, Running Guns to Gaza: A Living in the Desert

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:02 AM |

Bridging Gaps Between Hospital and Home

6/19/07 Hoffman, NYT, Bridging Gaps Between Hospital and Home

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:03 AM |

With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge Caution on Tests

6/19/07 Rabin, NYT, With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge Caution on Tests

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:05 AM |

On the Horizon, Personalized Depression Drugs

6/19/07 Friedman, NYT, On the Horizon, Personalized Depression Drugs

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:05 AM |

China builds highway to Everest

6/19/07 Al Jazeera, China builds highway to Everest

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:06 AM |

General: "Never a Mission" to Defeat Iraq's Insurgents

6/19/07 Shachtman, Wired, General: "Never a Mission" to Defeat Iraq's Insurgents

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:07 AM |

Electric Lawn Mowers

6/19/07 Gage, Wired, Electric Lawn Mowers

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:09 AM |

June 20, 2007

Strike bites in Nigerian cities

6/20/07 BBC, Strike bites in Nigerian cities

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:21 AM |

Rains cause flash-flooding chaos

6/20/07 BBC, Rains cause flash-flooding chaos

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:31 AM |

Bionic boom: The miraculous mechanical body parts that are being made in the lab

6/20/07 Hadlington, Independent, Bionic boom: The miraculous mechanical body parts that are being made in the lab

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:34 AM |

Domestic abuse is a hidden epidemic, warns the BMA

6/20/07 Laurance, Independent, Domestic abuse is a hidden epidemic, warns the BMA

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:36 AM |

Think of decades, says UK's Afghanistan envoy

6/20/07 Tapsfield, Independent, Think of decades, says UK's Afghanistan envoy

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:37 AM |

Task force to investigate barriers facing ethnic minority businesses

6/20/07 Daley, Independent, Task force to investigate barriers facing ethnic minority businesses

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:38 AM |

The Battle for the Air

6/20/07 Tady, ITT, The Battle for the Air

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:39 AM |

US Congress set to battle over gas-price 'gouging'

6/20/07 Grier, CSM, US Congress set to battle over gas-price 'gouging'

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:41 AM |

CEOs under fire to perform - or else

6/20/07 Trumbull, CSM, CEOs under fire to perform - or else

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:42 AM |

Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

6/20/07 Murphy, CSM, Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:43 AM |

U.S. Seeks to Block Exits for Iraq Insurgents

6/20/07 Gordon, NYT, U.S. Seeks to Block Exits for Iraq Insurgents

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:44 AM |

In the Amazon, Giving Blood but Getting Nothing

6/20/07 Richter, NYT, In the Amazon, Giving Blood but Getting Nothing

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:45 AM |

Some Texans Say Border Fence Will Sever Routine

6/20/07 Blumenthal, NYT, Some Texans Say Border Fence Will Sever Routine

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:46 AM |

Wal-Mart to Open MoneyCenters by End 2008

6/20/07 Reuters, Wal-Mart to Open MoneyCenters by End 2008

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:47 AM |

White House Report Lauds Immigrants' Positive Effects

6/20/07 Pear, NYT, White House Report Lauds Immigrants' Positive Effects

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:47 AM |

Clash Nears in the Senate on Legislation Helping Unions Organize

6/20/07 Pears, NYT, Clash Nears in the Senate on Legislation Helping Unions Organize

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:48 AM |

A Slow Demise in the Delta

6/20/07 Gaul & Morgan, WP, A Slow Demise in the Delta

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:49 AM |

Spread of AIDS in Africa Is Outpacing Treatment

6/20/07 Timberg, WP, Spread of AIDS in Africa Is Outpacing Treatment

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:50 AM |

Learning From Microsoft's Error, Google Builds a Lobbying Engine

6/20/07 Bimbaum, WP, Learning From Microsoft's Error, Google Builds a Lobbying Engine

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:51 AM |

Ontario Offers Grants for 'Green' Cars

6/20/07 Struck, WP, Ontario Offers Grants for 'Green' Cars

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:51 AM |

A clean sweep

6/20/07 Perry, Asia Times, GATES' WAY FORWARD, Part 2 A clean sweep

Posted on June 20, 2007 7:43 AM |

June 21, 2007

Taleban 'shifting focus to Kabul'

6/21/07 BBC, Taleban 'shifting focus to Kabul'

Posted on June 21, 2007 6:37 AM |

Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

6/21/07 BBC, Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

Posted on June 21, 2007 6:37 AM |

Lake disappears suddenly in Chile

6/21/07 BBC, Lake disappears suddenly in Chile

Posted on June 21, 2007 6:40 AM |

Jerusalem braced for gay parade

6/21/07 BBC, Jerusalem braced for gay parade

Posted on June 21, 2007 6:42 AM |

Fruit could make 'powerful fuel'