« June 2007 | Main | August 2007 »

July 2007 Archives

July 1, 2007

PM defiant over 'al-Qaeda threat'

7/01/07 BBC, PM defiant over 'al-Qaeda threat'

Why Uganda hates the plastic bag

7/01/07 Whitaker, BBC, Why Uganda hates the plastic bag

EU 'faces backlash from Turkey'

7/01/07 Hammersley, BBC, EU 'faces backlash from Turkey'

New e-waste recycling laws begin

7/01/07 BBC, New e-waste recycling laws begin

'Up to 80 civilians dead' after US air strikes in Afghanistan

7/01/07 Burke, Guardian, 'Up to 80 civilians dead' after US air strikes in Afghanistan

A Political Force With Many Philosophies

7/01/07 Balz & Cohen, WP, A Political Force With Many Philosophies

In Iraq, a Private Realm Of Intelligence-Gathering

7/01/07 Fainaru & Klein, WP, In Iraq, a Private Realm Of Intelligence-Gathering

Picnics, Games and Culture Shock

7/01/07 Gowen, WP, Picnics, Games and Culture Shock

Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

7/01/07 WP, Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

In Steps Big and Small, Supreme Court Moved Right

7/01/07 Greenhouse, NYT, In Steps Big and Small, Supreme Court Moved Right

Companies in U.S. Increase Testing of Chinese Goods

7/01/07 Schwartz, NYT, Companies in U.S. Increase Testing of Chinese Goods

Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Falls in June

7/01/07 AP, Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Falls in June

Abuse of Executive Privilege

7/01/07 NYT, Abuse of Executive Privilege

Moving Beyond Kyoto

7/01/07 Gore, NYT, Moving Beyond Kyoto

A Hamptons for Hedge Funds

7/01/07 Browning, NYT, A Hamptons for Hedge Funds

Capitalism is Bad for Men's Health: Study

7/1/07 Oberman, AFO, Capitalism is Bad for Men's Health: Study

Big Powers Skirt Anti-Nuke Terrorism Treaty

7/1/07 Deen, IPS, Big Powers Skirt Anti-Nuke Terrorism Treaty

Rich World's Consumerism May Cause African Famines, Experts Warn

7/01/07 Purcell-Sjoelund, AFP, Rich World's Consumerism May Cause African Famines, Experts Warn

July 2, 2007

First baby from lab-matured egg

7/2/07 BBC, First baby from lab-matured egg

Two more held over bomb attacks

7/2/07 BBC, Two more held over bomb attacks

Vanished US envoy is 'found dead'

7/2/07 BBC, Vanished US envoy is 'found dead'

Europe mulls human launch system

7/2/07 Amos, BBC, Europe mulls human launch system

Karzai to attend justice meeting

7/2/07 BBC, Karzai to attend justice meeting

US to hunt the Taliban inside Pakistan

7/02/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, US to hunt the Taliban inside Pakistan

Stone Age diet may aid diabetics

7/2/07 Hickman, Independent, Stone Age diet may aid diabetics

Civilian deaths fuel Afghan outrage

7/2/07 Buncombe, Independent, Civilian deaths fuel Afghan outrage

City confirms $8bn Carlyle Virgin Media bid

7/2/07 Dewson, Independent, City confirms $8bn Carlyle Virgin Media bid

US consumers pay highest energy bills in decades

7/2/07 Scherer, CSM, US consumers pay highest energy bills in decades

Kissing up to K Street

7/2/07 Sirota, ITT, Kissing up to K Street

Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found

7/2/07 Stein, WP, Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found

Flooding Continues in Plains States

7/2/07 Brisedine, WP, Flooding Continues in Plains States

Argentina's First Lady To Run for Presidency

7/2/07 WP, Argentina's First Lady To Run for Presidency

Labels Lack Food's Origin Despite Law

7/2/07 Martin, NYT, Labels Lack Food's Origin Despite Law

Largely Alone, Pioneers Reclaim New Orleans

7/2/07 Nossiter, NYT, Largely Alone, Pioneers Reclaim New Orleans

No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

7/2/07 Meier & Mouawad, NYT, No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

Land Conservationists Take on the National Guard

7/2/07 Hamill, NYT, Land Conservationists Take on the National Guard

Bush Commutes Libby's Jail Sentence

7/2/07 Corn, Nation, Bush Commutes Libby's Jail Sentence

This Land is My Land

7/2/07 Ehrenreich, Nation, This Land is My Land

July 3, 2007

Mexican world's richest person

7/4/07 BBC, Mexican world's richest person

Bill Would Ease US Vets' Return to School

7/3/07 Glantz, OneWorld, Bill Would Ease US Vets' Return to School

UN amends Western Sahara report

7/3/07 Al Jazeera, UN amends Western Sahara report

Brazil launches slum reform drive

7/3/07 BBC, Brazil launches slum reform drive

Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

7/3/07 BBC, Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

China 'buried smog death finding'

7/3/07 BBC, China 'buried smog death finding'

Bush Libby move angers Democrats

7/3/07 BBC, Bush Libby move angers Democrats

Leaders split over African unity

7/3/07 BBC, Leaders split over African unity

Call over armed forces shortages

7/3/07 BBC, Call over armed forces shortages

Under the weather? Sun, wind and rain can be a matter of life or death

7/3/07 Independent, Under the weather? Sun, wind and rain can be a matter of life or death

Terror plot hatched in British hospitals

7/3/07 Sengupta, Independent, Terror plot hatched in British hospitals

Mitterrand's role revealed in Rwandan genocide warning

7/3/07 Smith, Independent, Mitterrand's role revealed in Rwandan genocide warning

Berezovsky charged with plot to overthrow Russian regime

7/3/07 Gutterman, AP, Berezovsky charged with plot to overthrow Russian regime

Saudi prince's $135m Aspen home sets US price record

7/3/07 Doyle, Independent, Saudi prince's $135m Aspen home sets US price record

Despair for Hindu pilgrims as ice stalagmite melts early

7/13/07 Buncombe, Independent, Despair for Hindu pilgrims as ice stalagmite melts early

POLITICS: Conflicts In the Spotlight at African Union Summit

7/3/07 Mulama, IPS, POLITICS: Conflicts In the Spotlight at African Union Summit

RIGHTS: Torture Routine in Kurdish Jails, Report Charges

7/3/07 Akhavi, IPS, RIGHTS: Torture Routine in Kurdish Jails, Report Charges

BURMA: Junta Will Stop Recruiting Child Soldiers

7/3/07 Jagan, IPS, BURMA: Junta Will Stop Recruiting Child Soldiers

American dream still burns bright for many - but results vary

7/3/07 Grier, CSM, American dream still burns bright for many - but results vary

Off-road vehicles rev up controversy in public lands

7/3/07 Clayton, CSM, Off-road vehicles rev up controversy in public lands

For asylum seekers, a fickle system

7/3/07 Frogameni, CSM, For asylum seekers, a fickle system

Pakistan military's profits draw ire

7/3/07 Sappenfeild, CSM, Pakistan military's profits draw ire

China Restricts Organ Transplants for Foreigners

7/3/07 Cody, WP, China Restricts Organ Transplants for Foreigners

Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

7/3/07 Boustany, WP, Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

Wolfowitz Joins Think Tank as Visiting Scholar

7/3/07 WP, Wolfowitz Joins Think Tank as Visiting Scholar

A Slippery, Writhing Trade Dispute

7/3/07 Barboza, NYT, A Slippery, Writhing Trade Dispute

New Scheme Preys on Desperate Homeowners

7/3/07 Morgensten & Bajaj, NYT, New Scheme Preys on Desperate Homeowners

Arizona Governor Signs Tough Bill on Hiring Illegal Immigrants

7/3/07 Archibold, NYT, Arizona Governor Signs Tough Bill on Hiring Illegal Immigrants

Legislation Could Be Path to Closing Guantanamo

7/3/07 Shanker & Johnson, NYT, Legislation Could Be Path to Closing Guantanamo

CDC Shuts Down Bioweapons Lab After Infections

7/3/07 Shachtman, Wired, CDC Shuts Down Bioweapons Lab After Infections

July 4, 2007

Chinese slave labour trial begins

7/4/07 BBC, Chinese slave labour trial begins

Russia issues new missile threat

7/4/07 BBC, Russia issues new missile threat

Global warming 'made lake vanish'

7/4/07 BBC, Global warming 'made lake vanish'

Brown orders checks on migrant workers

7/4/07 Mason, Independent, Brown orders checks on migrant workers

Brazilian ethanol 'slaves' freed in raid on plantation

7/4/07 Howden, Independent, Brazilian ethanol 'slaves' freed in raid on plantation

As Bush spares Libby, what is the history of presidential pardons?

7/4/07 Doyle, Independent, As Bush spares Libby, what is the history of presidential pardons?

Clean or Not Thailand Sees Dollars in Palm Oil

7/4/07 Macan-Markar, IPS, Clean or Not Thailand Sees Dollars in Palm Oil

The Not-So Superfund

7/4/07 Ross, ITT, The Not-So Superfund

Rivers Continue to Rise in Plains, Texas

7/4/07 Talley, WP, Rivers Continue to Rise in Plains, Texas

Made in China, Driven in USA

7/4/07 Freeman, WP, Made in China, Driven in USA

U.S. and Russia Vow Further Cuts In Nuclear Arms

7/4/07 Baker & Wright, WP, U.S. and Russia Vow Further Cuts In Nuclear Arms

Origins of Our Food

7/4/07 NYT, Origins of Our Food

Bittersweet Sunshine: Four Decades of FOIA Wins and Losses

7/4/07 Singel, Wired, Bittersweet Sunshine: Four Decades of FOIA Wins and Losses

Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops in Iraq

7/4/07 Miller, LA Times, Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops in Iraq

July 5, 2007

Next-Gen Car Batteries Promise Longer Life, More Power

7/5/07 Orzech, Wired, Next-Gen Car Batteries Promise Longer Life, More Power

Surge Seen in Applications for Citizenship

7/5/07 Preston, NYT, Surge Seen in Applications for Citizenship

Contractors Face Combat-Related Stress After Iraq

7/5/07 Risen, NYT, Contractors Face Combat-Related Stress After Iraq

In Sweden, It's Global Warming vs. Big Heavy Cars

7/5/07 Ekman, NYT, In Sweden, It's Global Warming vs. Big Heavy Cars

Students Take to the Road for Social Justice

7/5/07 Dickson, WP, Students Take to the Road for Social Justice

China Tries to Prevent Weapons in Darfur

7/5/07 AP, China Tries to Prevent Weapons in Darfur

Government Short of Contracting Officers

7/5/07 Merle, WP, Government Short of Contracting Officers

Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq

7/5/07 Kessler, WP, Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq

Employers feel heat on immigration

7/5/07 Bowers, CSM, Employers feel heat on immigration

Could this be the global-warming generation?

7/5/07 Ford, CSM, Could this be the global-warming generation?

Nigeria fights tobacco and drugs giants in court

7/5/07 McSmith, Independent, Nigeria fights tobacco and drugs giants in court

A weekly grocery bill of £1,700: the real cost of food in Bangladesh

7/5/07 Soares, Independent, A weekly grocery bill of 1,700: the real cost of food in Bangladesh

Climate change policies are ineffective, say businesses

7/05/07 O'Grady, Independent, Climate change policies are ineffective, say businesses

Homeowners £80 a month worse off since last summer

7/5/07 Williams, Independent, Homeowners 80 a month worse off since last summer

Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

7/5/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

Russia blocks UK extradition plea

7/5/07 BBC, Russia blocks UK extradition plea

Good vibes power tiny generator

7/5/07 BBC, Good vibes power tiny generator

July 6, 2007

Pakistan cleric makes defiant vow

7/6/07 BBC, Pakistan cleric makes defiant vow

Japan moves to build missile system

7/6/07 Al Jazeera, Japan moves to build missile system

Live from Antarctica, the coolest band on earth

7/6/07 Coleman, Live from Antarctica, the coolest band on earth

Are new passport rules making the US safer?

7/6/07 Tillman, CSM, Are new passport rules making the US safer?

Ecuador moves to cut interest rates for poor

7/6/07 Clark, CSM, Ecuador moves to cut interest rates for poor

Global warming threatens alternative-oil projects

7/6/07 Wood, CSM, Global warming threatens alternative-oil projects

Climate change 'is ravaging Everest'

7/6/07 Batty, Guardian, Climate change 'is ravaging Everest'

Gaza economy on the brink as 85% of residents live on aid

7/6/07 Macintyre, Independent, Gaza economy on the brink as 85% of residents live on aid

Errant Afghan civilian deaths surge

7/6/07 King, LA Times, Errant Afghan civilian deaths surge

A giant of the sea finds slimmer pickings

7/6/07 Weiss, LA Times, A giant of the sea finds slimmer pickings

China Sentences Official to Death for Corruption

7/6/07 Barboza, NYT, China Sentences Official to Death for Corruption

After Lobbying, Wetlands Rules Are Narrowed

7/6/07 Broder, NYT, After Lobbying, Wetlands Rules Are Narrowed

Terrorism's Hook Into Your Inbox

7/6/07 Krebs, WP, Terrorism's Hook Into Your Inbox

Guam becomes key US military base

7/6/07 Britley, Al Jazeera, Guam becomes key US military base

Unwanted in Israel

7/6/07 Al Jazeera, Unwanted in Israel

Awaiting Internet Access, Remote Brazilian Tribes Debate Its Promise, Peril

7/6/07 Reel, WP, Awaiting Internet Access, Remote Brazilian Tribes Debate Its Promise, Peril

Oil, Oligarchs and Opulence

7/6/07 Pearlstein, WP, Oil, Oligarchs and Opulence

July 7, 2007

Live Earth climate gigs under way

7/7/07 BBC, Live Earth climate gigs under way

Pakistan issues mosque ultimatum

7/7/07 BBC, Pakistan issues mosque ultimatum

China trade threatens tropical trees

7/7/07 Bristow, BBC, China trade threatens tropical trees

Iran ends petrol-only car making

7/7/07 BBC, Iran ends petrol-only car making

Secret list of universities facing collapse

7/7/07 Curtis & Meikle, Guardian, Secret list of universities facing collapse

Rebel groups step up kidnaps and attacks on aid workers in Darfur

7/7/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Rebel groups step up kidnaps and attacks on aid workers in Darfur

ARGENTINA: A Pause for Thought

7/7/07 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: A Pause for Thought

Lawsuit Against Wiretaps Rejected

7/7/07 Goldstein, WP, Lawsuit Against Wiretaps Rejected

Two Terror Suspects Inquired About Medical Positions in U.S.

7/7/07 Hsu, WP, Two Terror Suspects Inquired About Medical Positions in U.S.

Wal-Mart Antagonists Set to Join Edwards

7/7/07 Mui, WP, Wal-Mart Antagonists Set to Join Edwards

Fishing Fades Where All That Glitters Is Sea

7/7/07 Kilgannon, NYT, Fishing Fades Where All That Glitters Is Sea

Immigration Malpractice

7/7/07 NYT, Immigration Malpractice

China Steps Up Its Safety Efforts

7/7/07 BBC, China Steps Up Its Safety Efforts

Bush Shielding of Musharraf Policy at Risk

7/7/07 Porter, IPS, Bush Shielding of Musharraf Policy at Risk

Signing Off From Live Earth

7/7/07 Fraser, Nation, Signing Off From Live Earth

Hunger stalks Darfur refugees

7/7/07 Al Jazeera, Hunger stalks Darfur refugees

July 8, 2007

New health fears over big surge in autism

7/8/07 Campbell, Guardian, New health fears over big surge in autism

Rockin' all over the world (but just watch your carbon footprint)

7/8/07 Smith, Guardian, Rockin' all over the world (but just watch your carbon footprint)

Children 'at risk' from jail restraint

7/8/07 Doward, Guardian, Children 'at risk' from jail restraint

PAKISTAN: Afghan Refugees Forcibly Herded Home

7/8/07 Yusufzai, IPS, PAKISTAN: Afghan Refugees Forcibly Herded Home

China vs. Earth

7/8/07 Economy, Nation, (from 4/19/07) China vs. Earth

Research Links Lead Exposure, Criminal Activity

7/8/07 Vedantam, WP, Research Links Lead Exposure, Criminal Activity

Afghans Report 133 Civilians Dead In Recent Airstrikes

7/8/07 AP, Afghans Report 133 Civilians Dead In Recent Airstrikes

7 New Wonders of the World Chosen

7/8/07 Hatton, AP, 7 New Wonders of the World Chosen

U.S. Aborted Raid on Qaeda Chiefs in Pakistan in '05

7/8/07 Mazzetti, NYT, U.S. Aborted Raid on Qaeda Chiefs in Pakistan in '05

For Libby, Bush Seemed to Alter His Texas Policy

7/8/07 Liptak, NYT, For Libby, Bush Seemed to Alter His Texas Policy

Behind a Siege in Pakistan, Rumblings of Wider Dissent

7/8/07 Gall, NYT, Behind a Siege in Pakistan, Rumblings of Wider Dissent

Australia warns of Indonesia risk

7/8/07 BBC, Australia warns of Indonesia risk

Sadr attacks Iraq PM in Shia rift

7/8/07 BBC, Sadr attacks Iraq PM in Shia rift

Wealthy Stake $25 Million in a War With the Sea

7/8/07 Dean, NYT, Wealthy Stake $25 Million in a War With the Sea

China Suspends Sales of Leukemia Drug

7/8/07 McDonald, AP, China Suspends Sales of Leukemia Drug

July 9, 2007

The Taliban's Opium War

7/09/07 Anderson, New Yorker, The Taliban's Opium War

The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness

7/9/07 Hedges & al-Arain, Nation , The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness

Watch Your Foodometer

7/9/07 Schwartz & Schaper, Nation, Watch Your Foodometer

Expert Says Rising Sea Levels Pose Threat to Rice

7/9/07 AFP, Expert Says Rising Sea Levels Pose Threat to Rice

Obstacles ahead for missile defense

7/9/07 Grier, CSM, Obstacles ahead for missile defense

Sun-scorched Phoenix takes more heart for its homeless

7/9/07 Bowers, CSM, Sun-scorched Phoenix takes more heart for its homeless

Service work props up US job market

7/9/07 Scherer, CSM, Service work props up US job market

Synod agrees deal over discipline to head off church rift over gay clergy

7/9/07 Bates, Guardian, Synod agrees deal over discipline to head off church rift over gay clergy

Treasury plans to shut arms sales department

7/9/07 Evan & Leigh, Guardian, Treasury plans to shut arms sales department

Thousands of Chinese provincial officials break family-planning laws

7/9/07 Independent, Thousands of Chinese provincial officials break family-planning laws

Increasing Rate of Foreclosures Upsets Atlanta

7/9/07 Bajaj, NYT, Increasing Rate of Foreclosures Upsets Atlanta

Penn. Gov. Orders Partial State Shutdown

7/9/07 AP, Penn. Gov. Orders Partial State Shutdown

Justice Secures His Place as a Critic of Integration

7/9/07 Lewis, NYT, Justice Secures His Place as a Critic of Integration

Job Vacancies At DHS Said To Hurt U.S. Preparedness

7/9/07 Hsu, WP, Job Vacancies At DHS Said To Hurt U.S. Preparedness

Tunneling Near Iranian Nuclear Site Stirs Worry

7/9/07 Warrick, WP, Tunneling Near Iranian Nuclear Site Stirs Worry

In Focus: Dick Cheney

7/9/07 WP, In Focus: Dick Cheney

An Underwater Fence to Stop Invasive Species

7/9/07 Lyderson, WP, An Underwater Fence to Stop Invasive Species

For Carlyle, a Deal on Demographics

7/9/07 Heath & Rosenwald, WP, For Carlyle, a Deal on Demographics

Taking Defense's Hand Out of State's Pocket

7/9/07 Pincus, WP, Taking Defense's Hand Out of State's Pocket

July 10, 2007

Scientists Build Bacteria-Killing Organisms From Scratch

7/10/07 Keim, Wired, Scientists Build Bacteria-Killing Organisms From Scratch

China food safety head executed

7/10/07 BBC, China food safety head executed

Baby mammoth discovery unveiled

7/10/07 Rincon, BBC, Baby mammoth discovery unveiled

Baghdad's Green Zone 'under fire'

7/10/07 BBC, Baghdad's Green Zone 'under fire'

Neo-cons try to rally, bully Republicans

7/11/07 Lobe, Asia Times, Neo-cons try to rally, bully Republicans

More than 50 dead as troops storm Red Mosque

7/10/07 Walsh, Guardian, More than 50 dead as troops storm Red Mosque

Buenos Aires has first snow since 1918

7/10/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Buenos Aires has first snow since 1918

Rescue package for Zimbabwe would peg dollar to rand

7/10/07 Peta, Independent, Rescue package for Zimbabwe would peg dollar to rand

Energy watchdog warns of supply crunch within five years

7/10/07 Moore, Independent, Energy watchdog warns of supply crunch within five years

Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

7/9/07 Moberg, ITT, Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

US faced with Iraqi Army turncoats

7/10/07 Dagher, CSM, US faced with Iraqi Army turncoats

Civil Liberties Violations

7/10/07 WP, Civil Liberties Violations - detailed

New Privilege Claim by Bush Escalates Clash Over Firings

7/10/07 Baker & Eggen, WP, New Privilege Claim by Bush Escalates Clash Over Firings

A Hole in the Food Safety Net?

7/10/07 Merle & Yang, Wp, A Hole in the Food Safety Net?

U.S. Envoy Offers Grim Prediction on Iraq Pullout

7/10/07 Burns & Rubin, NYT, U.S. Envoy Offers Grim Prediction on Iraq Pullout

As War Enters Classrooms, Fear Grips Afghans

7/10/07 Bearak, NYT, As War Enters Classrooms, Fear Grips Afghans

With Pressure Put on Hamas, Gaza Is Cut Off

7/10/07 Erlanger & Kersner, NYT, With Pressure Put on Hamas, Gaza Is Cut Off

Public Schools Feed Multitudes in the Summer

7/10/07 Bosman, NYT, Public Schools Feed Multitudes in the Summer

China smashes trade surplus record

7/10/07 Al Jazeera, China smashes trade surplus record

NSA Snooped on Lawyers Knowing Spying Was Illegal, Suit Charges

7/10/07 Singel, Wired, NSA Snooped on Lawyers Knowing Spying Was Illegal, Suit Charges

Guess Which Country We Invade in Army's "Future"

7/10/07 Shachtman, Wired, Guess Which Country We Invade in Army's "Future"

The $300 Linux-Powered 'iPhone Killer' Arrives

7/10/07 Calore, Wired, The $300 Linux-Powered 'iPhone Killer' Arrives

Design Within Reach: Architecture for Humanity Builds the Future of Housing

7/10/07 Muckenstern, Wired, Design Within Reach: Architecture for Humanity Builds the Future of Housing

July 11, 2007

Brown's speech: main points at a glance

7/11/07 Guardian, Brown's speech: main points at a glance

The secret of a long life? It's the moles on your skin

7/11/07 Laurance, Independent, The secret of a long life? It's the moles on your skin

Kosovo close to boiling point, warns UN chief

7/11/07 Hasani & Popham, Independent, Kosovo close to boiling point, warns UN chief

US mining firm in dock over Colombia murders

7/11/07 Doyle, Independent, US mining firm in dock over Colombia murders

The impossible task set for an embattled government

7/11/07 Cockburn, Independent, The impossible task set for an embattled government

Dollar plunges to fresh lows

7/11/07 Foley, Independent, Dollar plunges to fresh lows

Mainers Give Grads Debt Relief

7/11/07 Doster, ITT, Mainers Give Grads Debt Relief

Battle heats up over fired US attorneys

7/11/07 Grier, CSM, Battle heats up over fired US attorneys

Latin America's answer to the World Bank and IMF

7/11/07 Miller, CSM, Latin America's answer to the World Bank and IMF

Ex-Bush Aide to Respect Executive Privilege in Hill Testimony

7/11/07 Kane & Baker, WP, Ex-Bush Aide to Respect Executive Privilege in Hill Testimony

Inflation as a State of Mind

7/11/07 Henderson, WP, Inflation as a State of Mind

FBI Plans Initiative To Profile Terrorists

7/11/07 Nakashima, WP, FBI Plans Initiative To Profile Terrorists

Report Examines Path to Failed New Orleans Levees

7/11/07 Whoriskey, WP, Report Examines Path to Failed New Orleans Levees

Surgeon General Sees 4-Year Term as Compromised

7/11/07 Harris, NYT, Surgeon General Sees 4-Year Term as Compromised

Iraqis Bemoan Lack Of Services In Long, Hot Summer

7/11/07 Reuters, Iraqis Bemoan Lack Of Services In Long, Hot Summer

Lenders Appeal to Democrats on Subsidy Cuts

7/11/07 Glater, NYT, Lenders Appeal to Democrats on Subsidy Cuts

Compromise Measure Aims to Limit Global Warming

7/11/07 Broder, NYT, Compromise Measure Aims to Limit Global Warming

Desert wind erodes Mongolian lives

7/11/07 Meng, Al Jazeera, Desert wind erodes Mongolian lives

FBI Patriot Act Abuse Documents: What Special Project Lives in FBI HQ Room 4944?

7/11/07 Singel, Wired, FBI Patriot Act Abuse Documents: What Special Project Lives in FBI HQ Room 4944?

July 12, 2007

'Faux' gas tax tests resolve on global warming

7/12/07 Knickerbocker, CSM, 'Faux' gas tax tests resolve on global warming

Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

7/12/07 Al Jazeera, Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

A US$10bn scramble for India's fighter jets

7/12/07 Srivastava, Asia Times, A US$10bn scramble for India's fighter jets

A fallacy that bombs - literally

7/12/07 Akhavi, Asia Times, A fallacy that bombs - literally

US concern at al-Qaeda strength

7/12/07 BBC, US concern at al-Qaeda strength

Fuel ship bound for North Korea

7/12/07 BBC, Fuel ship bound for North Korea

Found: planet that may hold the key to life beyond the solar system

7/12/07 Connor, Independent, Found: planet that may hold the key to life beyond the solar system

Stark beauty of the Burren threatened by tourism

7/12/07 McKittrick, Independent, Stark beauty of the Burren threatened by tourism

'A dead Iraqi is just another dead Iraqi... You know, so what?'

7/12/07 Doyle, Independent, 'A dead Iraqi is just another dead Iraqi... You know, so what?'

Flooded with refugees, a farmer shares land

7/12/07 Baldauf, CSM, Flooded with refugees, a farmer shares land

New cash idea for homeowners

7/12/07 Arnoldy, CSM, New cash idea for homeowners

CIA Said Instability Seemed 'Irreversible'

7/12/07 Woodward, WP, CIA Said Instability Seemed 'Irreversible'

Trade Deficit Up Significantly

7/12/06 Crutsinger, AP, Trade Deficit Up Significantly

For the World's Poor Children, This Computes

7/12/07 Pegoraro, WP, For the World's Poor Children, This Computes

Report Warns of a Much Warmer Northeast

7/12/07 Kaufman, NYT, Report Warns of a Much Warmer Northeast

Miers Rebuffs House Subpoena

7/12/07 Eggen & Kane, WP, Miers Rebuffs House Subpoena

House Backs Increasing Student Loans

7/12/07 Paley, WP, House Backs Increasing Student Loans

Road to New Life After Katrina Is Closed to Many

7/12/07 Dewan, NYT, Road to New Life After Katrina Is Closed to Many

Lawsuit Filed Over Treatment of Girls at State Reform School in Mississippi

7/12/07 Nossiter, NYT, Lawsuit Filed Over Treatment of Girls at State Reform School in Mississippi

Lebanese army pounds refugee camp

7/12/07 Al Jazeera, Lebanese army pounds refugee camp

FBI Employees Face Criminal Probe Over Patriot Act Abuse

7/12/07 Singel, Wired, FBI Employees Face Criminal Probe Over Patriot Act Abuse

Quest for Synthetic Organisms Calls for New Rules, Critics Say

7/12/07 Keim, Wired, Quest for Synthetic Organisms Calls for New Rules, Critics Say

The Evolutionary Brain Glitch That Makes Terrorism Fail

7/12/07 Schneier, Wired, The Evolutionary Brain Glitch That Makes Terrorism Fail

July 13, 2007

Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

7/13/07 BBC, Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

More Entering Army with Criminal Records

7/13/07 Bender, Boston Globe, More Entering Army with Criminal Records

Gen. Petraeus warns of a hasty US pullout from Iraq

7/13/07 Sabbagh, CSM, Gen. Petraeus warns of a hasty US pullout from Iraq

Will it be harder to get credit?

7/13/07 Turmbull, CSM, Will it be harder to get credit?

U.S. Troops Battle Iraqi Police in East Baghdad; Rogue Lieutenant Captured, Military Says

7/13/07 Farrell, NYT, U.S. Troops Battle Iraqi Police in East Baghdad; Rogue Lieutenant Captured, Military Says

USDA buzzing with new plan to fight collapse of bee colonies

7/13/07 Doyle, McClatchy, USDA buzzing with new plan to fight collapse of bee colonies

Rove Strategy Paper Found in Nixon Archive

7/13/07 Stolberg, NYT, Rove Strategy Paper Found in Nixon Archive

July 14, 2007

New tactics over nuclear N Korea

7/14/07 Scanlon, BBC, New tactics over nuclear N Korea

Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

7/14/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

Ocelot's death raises extinction fear

7/14/07 Usborne, Independent, Ocelot's death raises extinction fear

Living a Half-Life While Waiting for Those Lost

7/14/07 Wax, WP, Living a Half-Life While Waiting for Those Lost

After Silence, China Mounts Product Safety PR Offensive

7/14/07 Cha, WP, After Silence, China Mounts Product Safety PR Offensive

July 15, 2007

Pakistan troops die in new attack

7/15/07 BBC, Pakistan troops die in new attack

The Richest of the Rich, Proud of a New Gilded Age

7/15/07 Uchitele, NYT, The Richest of the Rich, Proud of a New Gilded Age

Schools Diversity Based on Income Segregates Some

7/15/07 Glater & Finder, NYT, Schools Diversity Based on Income Segregates Some

China Blocks Some Imports of U.S. Chicken and Pork

7/15/07 Barboza, NYT, China Blocks Some Imports of U.S. Chicken and Pork

Bush Is Prepared to Veto Bill to Expand Child Insurance

7/15/07 Pear, NYT, Bush Is Prepared to Veto Bill to Expand Child Insurance

A Future That's Up in the Air

7/15/07 Russakoff, WP, A Future That's Up in the Air

Climate Change Debate Hinges On Economics

7/15/07 Mufson, WP, Climate Change Debate Hinges On Economics

Immigrants' Access to Schools Is Discussed

7/15/07 Shapira, WP, Immigrants' Access to Schools Is Discussed

Seeking Cause and Cure for Ailing Wetlands

7/15/07 Wacker, NYT, Seeking Cause and Cure for Ailing Wetlands

In Intelligence World, a Mute Watchdog

7/15/07 Solomon, WP, In Intelligence World, a Mute Watchdog

Suicide Attacks by Militants in Pakistan Kill 49

7/15/07 Khan, NYT, Suicide Attacks by Militants in Pakistan Kill 49

Russia Suspends Participation in European Arms Treaty

7/15/07 VOA, Russia Suspends Participation in European Arms Treaty

Lawmakers vow to turn up heat on global warming

7/15/07 Gram, AP, Lawmakers vow to turn up heat on global warming

Eleven-month high for oil futures

7/15/07 Chicago Sun Times, Eleven-month high for oil futures

Experts probe Afghan mass grave

7/15/07 BBC, Experts probe Afghan mass grave

July 16, 2007

Cheney Pushes Bush to Act on Iran

7/16/07 MacAskill & Borger, Guardian, Cheney Pushes Bush to Act on Iran

Despite Rhetoric, Obama Pushed Lobbyists' Interests

7/16/07 Rood, ABC, Despite Rhetoric, Obama Pushed Lobbyists' Interests

Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

7/16/07 AFP, Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

Depleted Uranium Holds Fast In Colonie

7/16/07 Jarleo-Evangelist, Times UK, Depleted Uranium Holds Fast In Colonie

General Pace: Another Troop Buildup Possible

7/16/07 Burns, AP, General Pace: Another Troop Buildup Possible

Pakistan Truce Appears Defunct

7/16/07 Witte & Ali, WP, Pakistan Truce Appears Defunct

Top U.S. Official Asks Congress Not to Put Limits on Iraq Mission

7/16/07 Knowlton, NYT, Top U.S. Official Asks Congress Not to Put Limits on Iraq Mission

U.S. Details Some Data-Mining Programs, Hints at Others

7/16/07 Singel, Wired, U.S. Details Some Data-Mining Programs, Hints at Others

Most Dangerous Week Ever

7/16/07 Shachtman, Wired, Most Dangerous Week Ever

July 17, 2007

Poison threat from Ukraine train

7/17/07 BBC, Poison threat from Ukraine train

Japan admits more nuclear leaks

7/17/07 BBC, Japan admits more nuclear leaks

Private equity reforms proposed

7/17/07 BBC, Private equity reforms proposed

'Rats' on the menu after China swamped by 2 billion rodents

7/17/07 Watts, Guardian, 'Rats' on the menu after China swamped by 2 billion rodents

What's behind the rise in allergic reactions?

7/17/07 Rowland, Independent, What's behind the rise in allergic reactions?

Gap between rich and poor 'widest in 40 years'

7/17/07 Independent, Gap between rich and poor 'widest in 40 years'

MALAWI: Uranium Mining Sparks Controversy

7/17/07 Semu-Banda, IPS, MALAWI: Uranium Mining Sparks Controversy

ZIMBABWE: Maternal Deaths, The Neglected Tragedy

7/17/07 Kwidini, IPS, ZIMBABWE: Maternal Deaths, The Neglected Tragedy

HAITI: A Land Crumbling Beneath Their Feet

7/17/07 Gentile, IPS, HAITI: A Land Crumbling Beneath Their Feet

ENVIRONMENT: UNEP Faults Asian Development Bank Project

7/17/07 Macan-Markar, IPS, ENVIRONMENT: UNEP Faults Asian Development Bank Project

Tranche Warfare

7/17/07 Mulcahey, ITT, Tranche Warfare Who will be left holding the bag as subprime mortgages go bad?

Risky US alliances in Iraq

7/17/07 Dagher, CSM, Risky US alliances in Iraq

More communities use local police to enforce US immigration law

7/17/07 Tillman, CSM, More communities use local police to enforce US immigration law

Chocolate now fuels war in West Africa?

7/17/07 Lambert, CSM, Chocolate now fuels war in West Africa?

Harry Reid Finally Starts to Fight Smart

7/17/07 Nichols, Nation, Harry Reid Finally Starts to Fight Smart

Exit Strategies

7/17/07 DeYoung & Ricks, WP, Exit Strategies

16 Detainees Transferred From Guantanamo

7/17/07 White, WP, 16 Detainees Transferred From Guantanamo

Shiite Cleric's Bloc Returns to Parliament

7/17/07 Oppel, NYT, Shiite Cleric's Bloc Returns to Parliament

Intelligence Estimate on Terrorism Released

7/17/07 Nizza, NYT, Intelligence Estimate on Terrorism Released --- The Terrorist Threat to the US Homeland

Hamas rejects Bush peace proposal

7/17/07 Al Jazeera, Hamas rejects Bush peace proposal

Russia rejects UN plan on Kosovo

7/17/07 Al Jazeera, Russia rejects UN plan on Kosovo

Military Security Threat: Bogus Bomb-Zapper's Bogus Countermeasure

7/17/07 Shachtman, Wired, Military Security Threat: Bogus Bomb-Zapper's Bogus Countermeasure

Crop failure threat prompts WFP appeal for Somalia

7/17/07 Reuters, Crop failure threat prompts WFP appeal for Somalia

Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

7/17/07 VOA, Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

7/17/07 Tattersall, Reuters, Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $95

7/17/07 RTE, Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $95

July 20, 2007

China's grip on key food additive

7/20/07 Scherer & Ford, CSM, China's grip on key food additive

Bush issues guidelines for CIA interrogators

7/20/07 Luce, FT.com, Bush issues guidelines for CIA interrogators

Broader Privilege Claimed In Firings

7/20/07 Eggen & Goldstein, WP, Broader Privilege Claimed In Firings

Blast Shows Age of US Infrastructure

7/20/07 Caruso, AP, Blast Shows Age of US Infrastructure

Disarmament in Colombia: The Meltdown Begins

7/20/07 Fernando, IPS, Disarmament in Colombia: The Meltdown Begins

Google Earth and NASA Turn Up The Lights

7/20/07 Wilkerson, Wired, Google Earth and NASA Turn Up The Lights

July 21, 2007

DeFazio Asks, But He's Denied Access

7/21/07 Kosseff, Oregonian, DeFazio Asks, But He's Denied Access

Earmarking the War Machine

7/21/07 Jackson, Boston Globe, Earmarking the War Machine

Court Grants Evidence to Guantanamo Lawyers

7/21/07 Reuters, Court Grants Evidence to Guantanamo Lawyers

Pelosi Takes Heat for OK of Farm Bill

7/21/07 Lochhead, SF Chron, Pelosi Takes Heat for OK of Farm Bill

Bush Bars CIA from Using Torture, but Details Remain Cloudy

7/21/07 Douglas & Landay, McClatchy, Bush Bars CIA from Using Torture, but Details Remain Cloudy

Shadow President

7/21/07 Nichols, Nation, Shadow President

States Should Take Lead on Climate Change, Governors Say at National Meeting in Mich.

7/21/07 Flesher, AP, States Should Take Lead on Climate Change, Governors Say at National Meeting in Mich.

Bribery Network to Bloat War Costs Is Alleged

7/21/07 Glanz, NYT, Bribery Network to Bloat War Costs Is Alleged

July 22, 2007

China storms kill more than 100

7/22/07 BBC, China storms kill more than 100

Dubai skyscraper world's tallest

7/22/07 BBC, Dubai skyscraper world's tallest

Losing sight of Planet Earth

7/22/07 Bentley, BBC, Losing sight of Planet Earth

Single Venezuelan party planned

7/22/07 Ingram, BBC, Single Venezuelan party planned

Asda palm oil ban to save rainforests

7/22/07 Jowitt, Guardia, Asda palm oil ban to save rainforests

Wi-Fi fears to be investigated

7/22/07 Lean, Independent, Wi-Fi fears to be investigated

Welcome to Richistan, USA

7/22/07 Harris, Observer, Welcome to Richistan, USA

UK Army doctors in Baha Mousa case 'colluded in cover-up'

7/22/07 Johnson, Independent, UK Army doctors in Baha Mousa case 'colluded in cover-up'

Energy firms threaten legal action over fuel poverty

7/22/07 Webb, Independent, Energy firms threaten legal action over fuel poverty

Gas Prices Rise on Refineries' Record Failures

7/22/07 Mouawad, NYT, Gas Prices Rise on Refineries' Record Failures

Ethiopia Is Said to Block Food to Rebel Region

7/22/07 Gettleman, NYT, Ethiopia Is Said to Block Food to Rebel Region

Al Qaeda Threatens; U.S. Frets

7/22/07 Mazzetti & Sanger, NYT, Al Qaeda Threatens; U.S. Frets

Web Sites Rally Support for G.I.'s in Legal Trouble

7/22/07 von Zielbauer, NYT, Web Sites Rally Support for G.I.'s in Legal Trouble

Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

7/22/07 Reuters, Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

Brazil's Objections Slow Chávez's Plan for Regional Bank

7/22/07 Romero, NYT, Brazil's Objections Slow Chávez's Plan for Regional Bank

Road Closed After Drivers in California Behave Badly

7/22/07 AP, Road Closed After Drivers in California Behave Badly

Envoy Urges Visas For Iraqis Aiding U.S.

7/22/07 Hsu, WP,
7/23/07 Viana, Independent, Brazil's deadly land wars put indigenous leaders in firing line

Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

7/23/07 Diebert, IPS, Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

IRAQ: Living Becomes Hard in a Dead City

7/23/07 Ali, IPS, IRAQ: Living Becomes Hard in a Dead City

The Unions' Man?

7/23/07 Moberg, ITT, The Unions' Man?

Gas pipeline in Brazil seen as a model

7/23/07 Llana, CSM, Gas pipeline in Brazil seen as a model

In Alaska, a Road Marked With Controversy

7/23/07 Kaufman, WP, In Alaska, a Road Marked With Controversy

Aid May Grow for Laid-Off Workers

7/23/07 Montgomery, WP, Aid May Grow for Laid-Off Workers

Temporary Workers, Lasting Impact

7/23/07 Williams, WP, Temporary Workers, Lasting Impact

Pakistan: Days of Rage

7/23/07 Dalrylmple, New Yorker, Pakistan: Days of Rage

Binary America: Split in Two by A Digital Divide

7/23/07 Vargas, WP, Binary America: Split in Two by A Digital Divide

Fuel for Thought

7/23/07 Surowiecki, New Yorker, Fuel for Thought

Bomb by Bomb, Japan Sheds Military Restraints

7/23/07 Onishi, Bomb by Bomb, Japan Sheds Military Restraints

Low-Key Recall of AIDS Drug Hits World's Poor

7/23/07 Rosenthal, NYT, Low-Key Recall of AIDS Drug Hits World's Poor

Promise of ID Cards Is Followed by Peril of Arrest for Illegal Immigrants

7/23/07 Bernstein, NYT, Promise of ID Cards Is Followed by Peril of Arrest for Illegal Immigrants

Study Confirms Plug-In Hybrids Could Dramatically Reduce Emissions

7/23/07 Martin, Wired, Study Confirms Plug-In Hybrids Could Dramatically Reduce Emissions

New Poll: Globalization Backlash in Rich Nations

7/23/07 Giles, FT, New Poll: Globalization Backlash in Rich Nations

Ecuador plan seeks balance of environment, oil

7/23/07 Reuters, Ecuador plan seeks balance of environment, oil

Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

7/23/07 Adedoja, All Africa, Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

July 24, 2007

Hazard Warning on Home Cleaners

7/24/07 Kay, LA Times, Hazard Warning on Home Cleaners

Iraqis Blame US Depleted Uranium for Surge in Cancer

7/24/07 Russian News, Iraqis Blame US Depleted Uranium for Surge in Cancer

Outsourcing Intelligence

7/24/07 Hillhouse, Nation, Outsourcing Intelligence

Smog and Mirrors: China's Plan for a Green Olympics

7/24/07 Reiss, Wired, Smog and Mirrors: China's Plan for a Green Olympics

Taleban commander 'kills himself'

7/24/07 BBC, Taleban commander 'kills himself'

Humans 'affect global rainfall'

7/24/07 BBC, Humans 'affect global rainfall'

GM mice raise animal tests to highest level for 15 years

7/24/07 Connor, Independent, GM mice raise animal tests to highest level for 15 years

Gender equality 'still years away'

7/24/07 AP, Gender equality 'still years away'

Rising food prices curb aid to global poor

7/24/07 Trumbull, CSM, Rising food prices curb aid to global poor

Now in Their Own Orbits, Carlyle's Stars Keep Rising

7/24/07 Heath, WP, Now in Their Own Orbits, Carlyle's Stars Keep Rising

Gonzales Faces Senate Questioning

7/24/07 AP, Gonzales Faces Senate Questioning

Wartime Tech: Submit!

7/24/07 Shachtman, Wired, Wartime Tech: Submit!

House to Move on Contempt Action Against Bush Aides

7/24/07 Schmitt, LA Times, House to Move on Contempt Action Against Bush Aides

July 25, 2007

Hospital bugs 'remain a problem'

7/25/07 BBC, Hospital bugs 'remain a problem'

Russians to dive below North Pole

7/25/07 BBC, Russians to dive below North Pole

Why is there still such a big gap between men's and women's pay?

7/25/07 O'Grady, Independent, Why is there still such a big gap between men's and women's pay?

Controversy erupts over Endangered Species Act

7/25/07 Knickerbocker, CSM, Controversy erupts over Endangered Species Act

Service Civilians and the Wounds of War

7/25/07 Tyson, WP, Service Civilians and the Wounds of War

Gonzales, Senators Spar on Credibility

7/25/07 Eggen & Kane, WP, Gonzales, Senators Spar on Credibility

FBI Seeks To Pay Telecoms For Data

7/25/07 Nakasima, WP, FBI Seeks To Pay Telecoms For Data

Medicaid Documentation Law Has Little Effect on Immigrants

7/25/07 AP, Medicaid Documentation Law Has Little Effect on Immigrants

Top Lender Sees Mortgage Woes for 'Good' Risks

7/25/07 Bajaj, NYT, Top Lender Sees Mortgage Woes for 'Good' Risks

Colo. Professor Vows to Fight Dismissal

7/25/07 AP, Colo. Professor Vows to Fight Dismissal

Agency Erred in Canceling Loans to 8,000 Along Gulf, Audit Finds

7/25/07 Nixon, NYT, Agency Erred in Canceling Loans to 8,000 Along Gulf, Audit Finds

Gonzales Denies Improper Pressure on Ashcroft

7/25/07 Johnston & Shane, NYT, Gonzales Denies Improper Pressure on Ashcroft

Sri Lanka's Black Tigers

7/25/07 Birtley, Al Jazeera, Sri Lanka's Black Tigers

Climate Engineering Is Doable, as Long as We Never Stop

7/25/07 Smalley, Wired, Climate Engineering Is Doable, as Long as We Never Stop

Tiny Town Demands Justice in Dioxin Poisoning

7/25/07 Appel, IPS, Tiny Town Demands Justice in Dioxin Poisoning

Showdown Looming Over Executive Privilege

7/25/07 Cohn Common Dreams, Showdown Looming Over Executive Privilege

Illegal Immigrants: Uncle Sam Wants You

7/25/06 Davis, ITT, Illegal Immigrants: Uncle Sam Wants You

Insider: IED Fight Has "Strategic Flaw"

7/25/07 Shachtman, Wired, Insider: IED Fight Has "Strategic Flaw"

Bush aides face contempt charge

7/25/07 BBC, Bush aides face contempt charge

Panel Holds Two Bush Aides in Contempt

7/25/07 Stout, NYT, Panel Holds Two Bush Aides in Contempt

Crude oil spills create short, long-term problems

7/25/07 Doskoch, CTV, Crude oil spills create short, long-term problems

U.S. says Qaeda safe haven may be inaccessible

7/25/07 Morgan, Reuters, U.S. says Qaeda safe haven may be inaccessible

Rising Surface Ozone Reduces Plant Growth And Adds To Global Warming

7/25/07 Science Daily, Rising Surface Ozone Reduces Plant Growth And Adds To Global Warming

Ozone has 'strong climate effect'

7/25/07 Rincon, BBC, Ozone has 'strong climate effect'

Bank of America Joins Chicago Climate Exchange, Makes Strategic Investment in Climate Exchange PLC

7/25/07 CNN, Bank of America Joins Chicago Climate Exchange, Makes Strategic Investment in Climate Exchange PLC

Development in poor nations adds to threat of climate change

7/25/07 Clarke, Canberra Times, Development in poor nations adds to threat of climate change

Johns Hopkins adopts climate change policy

7/25/07 Science Daily, Johns Hopkins adopts climate change policy

July 26, 2007

African migrant children 'beaten'

7/26/07 BBC, African migrant children 'beaten'

Eight Americans graduate in boost for Cuban health care

7/26/06 Carroll, Guardian, Eight Americans graduate in boost for Cuban health care

Shell makes £1.5m an hour

7/26/07 Macalister, Guardian, Shell makes £1.5m an hour

CIA misled Britain over rendition plan

7/26/07 Brown, Independent, CIA misled Britain over rendition plan

Powerful quake rocks eastern Indonesia

7/26/07 Independent, Powerful quake rocks eastern Indonesia

US missile defence system set for UK

7/26/07 McSmith, Independent, US missile defence system set for UK

Globalisation in action: Beijing - twinned with Brent Cross

7/26/07 Independent, Globalisation in action: Beijing - twinned with Brent Cross

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

7/25/07 Lang, IPS, SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

Simple sun-cooker takes off as a way to help Darfuris

7/26/07 Wood, CSM, Simple sun-cooker takes off as a way to help Darfuris

Overhaul Urged in Care for Soldiers

7/26/07 Vogel, WP, Overhaul Urged in Care for Soldiers

War Crimes and the White House

7/26/07 Turner & Kelley, WP, War Crimes and the White House