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December 1, 2007

Global effort on World Aids Day

12/01/07 BBC, Global effort on World Aids Day

Militants kill 14 Iraqi villagers

12/14/07 BBC, Militants kill 14 Iraqi villagers

50 years on: The Keeling Curve legacy

12/01/07 50 years on: The Keeling Curve legacy

Bush handed blueprint to seize Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

12/01/07 Levy & Scott-Clark, Guardian, Bush handed blueprint to seize Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

Aids cover-up as Chinese PM visits village

12/01/07 Watts, Guardian, Aids cover-up as Chinese PM visits village

Wrongly arrested brother of 9/11 suspect wins damages for wrong arrest

12/01/07 Russell, Independent, Wrongly arrested brother of 9/11 suspect wins damages for wrong arrest

Ahead of summit, Indonesia plants 79 million trees to boost its green credentials

12/01/07 Marks, Independent, Ahead of summit, Indonesia plants 79 million trees to boost its green credentials

The village with no men: a community crippled by HIV/Aids

12/01/07 Bloomfield, Independent, The village with no men: a community crippled by HIV/Aids

Estimate of AIDS Cases In U.S. Rises

12/01/07 Brown, WP, Estimate of AIDS Cases In U.S. Rises

Deal in the Works To Freeze Rates on Subprime Loans

12/01/07 Cho, WP, Deal in the Works To Freeze Rates on Subprime Loans

Jordan's Spy Agency: Holding Cell for the CIA

12/01/07 Whitlock, WP, Jordan's Spy Agency: Holding Cell for the CIA

Putin Withdraws Russia From Major Arms Treaty

12/01/07 Finn, WP, Putin Withdraws Russia From Major Arms Treaty

Marines Reduce Vehicle Request

12/01/07 Hedgpeth, WP, Marines Reduce Vehicle Request

Spurred by Gratitude, 'Bomb Lady' Develops Better Weapons for U.S.

12/01/07 Blumenfeld, WP, Spurred by Gratitude, 'Bomb Lady' Develops Better Weapons for U.S.

An Invader In Navy's Home Waters

12/01/07 Davenport, WP, An Invader In Navy's Home Waters

Lawmakers Set Deal on Raising Fuel Efficiency

12/01/07 Broder & Maynard, NYT, Lawmakers Set Deal on Raising Fuel Efficiency

Mothers Skimp as States Take Child Support

12/01/07 Eckholm, NYT, Mothers Skimp as States Take Child Support

Army Pays $725 in Set-Aside World War II Case

12/01/07 Yardley, NYT, Army Pays $725 in Set-Aside World War II Case

Jurors Ordered to Hearing on Bias Remarks

12/01/07 Zezima, NYT, Jurors Ordered to Hearing on Bias Remarks

Saudi Rape Case Spurs Calls for Reform

12/01/07 Abou-Alsamh, NYT, Saudi Rape Case Spurs Calls for Reform

MI5 alert on China's cyberspace spy threat

12/01/07 Blakely et al, MI5 alert on China's cyberspace spy threat

Massive deep-water oil find in Brazil challenges technology

12/01/07 Chang, McClatchy, Massive deep-water oil find in Brazil challenges technology

India's greening industries lead in world carbon credit game

12/01/07 M&C, India's greening industries lead in world carbon credit game

Iranian Pushes Nuclear Talks Back to Square 1

12/02/07 Sciolino, NYT, Iranian Pushes Nuclear Talks Back to Square 1

A Fuller Picture: U.S. Looks to Iraqi Data

12/01/07 Gordon, NYT, A Fuller Picture: U.S. Looks to Iraqi Data

A Science Challenge for GOP Candidates

12/01/07 Tierney, NYT, A Science Challenge for GOP Candidates

December 2, 2007

Negroponte calls on Iraqis to pass key legislation

12/02/07 Susman, LA TImes, Negroponte calls on Iraqis to pass key legislation

US says it has right to kidnap British citizens

12/02/07 Leppard, Times Online, US says it has right to kidnap British citizens

Gujarat's cotton grows on child labour

12/02/07 India News, Gujarat's cotton grows on child labour

Nonstop Theft and Bribery Are Staggering Iraq

12/02/07 Cave, NYT, Nonstop Theft and Bribery Are Staggering Iraq

Ending Famine, Simply by Ignoring the Experts

12/02/07 Dugger, NYT, Ending Famine, Simply by Ignoring the Experts

U.S. Credit Crisis Adds to Gloom in Arctic Norway

12/02/07 Landler, NYT, U.S. Credit Crisis Adds to Gloom in Arctic Norway

'A Soldier's Officer'

12/02/07 Priest & Hull, WP, 'A Soldier's Officer'

Chile's Flourishing Fish Farms Prompt Fears for Ecosystem

12/02/07 Reele, WP, Chile's Flourishing Fish Farms Prompt Fears for Ecosystem

December 3, 2007

LiveJournal sold to Russia's SUP

12/03/07 BBC, LiveJournal sold to Russia's SUP

Chavez defeated over reform vote

12/03/07 BBC, Chavez defeated over reform vote

BRAZIL: Sanitation for All...in 115 Years

12/03/07 Frayssinet, IPS, BRAZIL: Sanitation for All...in 115 Years

Afghan army to 'treble in size'

12/03/07 Lyon, BBC, Afghan army to 'treble in size'

Key climate summit opens in Bali

12/03/07 BBC, Key climate summit opens in Bali

The candidates on energy: hot topic, diverse views

12/03/07 Clayton, CSM, The candidates on energy: hot topic, diverse views

60 Minutes: Reverend Canon White says: The situation is clearly worse in Iraq now for Christians

12/03/07 Murphy, C&L, 60 Minutes: Reverend Canon White says: The situation is clearly worse in Iraq now for Christians

Violence erupts as Bolivia faces crisis over constitutional reform

12/03/07 Chang, McClatchy, Violence erupts as Bolivia faces crisis over constitutional reform

Iraqis in Syria face food shortages

12/03/07 Allam & Naggar, McClatchy, Iraqis in Syria face food shortages

Flattened Forests: Papua

12/03/07 Guardian, Flattened forests - Papua video

China's Valley of Tears

12/03/07 Zizek, ITT, China's Valley of Tears

Warlords replace Army in Basra

12/03/07 Russell, Independent, Warlords replace Army in Basra

The Bitter Taste of Cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire

12/03/07 Diebert, IPS, The Bitter Taste of Cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire

IRAQ: Government Fragments Further

12/03/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: Government Fragments Further

U.S. military joins green movement

12/03/07 Montgomery, McClatchy, U.S. military joins green movement

Young Chimp Beats College Students

12/03/07 Ritter, AP, Young Chimp Beats College Students

Australian Leader Ratifies Kyoto Pact

12/03/07 Reuters, Australian Leader Ratifies Kyoto Pact

New Orleans Hurt by Acute Rental Shortage

12/03/07 Saulny, NYT, New Orleans Hurt by Acute Rental Shortage

Faster Computers Accelerate Pace of Discovery

12/03/07 Lee, WP, Faster Computers Accelerate Pace of Discovery

Iran proposes Gulf security pact

12/03/07 BBC, Iran proposes Gulf security pact

Bush administration hails Chavez defeat

12/03/07 Bachelet, McClatchy, Bush administration hails Chavez defeat

Red Crescent confirms Iraq trend

12/03/07 BBC, Red Crescent confirms Iraq trend

Third Uzbekistan 'torture death'

12/03/07 BBC, Third Uzbekistan 'torture death'

US sub-prime mortgage aid close

12/03/07 BBC, US sub-prime mortgage aid close

Burma rules out NLD reform role

12/03/07 BBC, Burma rules out NLD reform role

U.S. Says Iran Ended Atomic Arms Work

12/03/07 Mazzetti, NYT, U.S. Says Iran Ended Atomic Arms Work

Bush Signing Statement Challenges Congress' Oversight Role

12/03/07 C&L, Bush Signing Statement Challenges Congress' Oversight Role

Renewal of No Child Left Behind Legislation Challenged

12/03/07 Abdullah, McClatchy, Renewal of No Child Left Behind Legislation Challenged

Rich Countries Blamed as Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record

12/03/07 Lean, Independent, Rich Countries Blamed as Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record

Yucca Mountain Remains Nuclear Waste Dump Choice

12/03/07 Vartabedian, LA Times, Yucca Mountain Remains Nuclear Waste Dump Choice

Market interest rate jumps to nine-year high

12/03/07 Seager, Guardian, Market interest rate jumps to nine-year high

Nazi rocket scientist's top-secret papers go on sale

12/03/07 Connolly, Guardian, Nazi rocket scientist's top-secret papers go on sale

Paulson Foresees Deal on Mortgage Rates

12/03/07 AP, Paulson Foresees Deal on Mortgage Rates

SOUTH AFRICA: Radioactive Water, the Price of Gold

12/03/07 Lang, IPS, SOUTH AFRICA: Radioactive Water, the Price of Gold

Inside the Pentagon Chief's Jet

12/03/07 Shanker, NYT, Inside the Pentagon Chief's Jet

Wolfowitz May Return as Arms Control Advisor

12/03/07 Nizza, NYT, Wolfowitz May Return as Arms Control Advisor

Quanell X turned away by Texan Joe Horn's neighbors

12/03/07 M&C, Quanell X turned away by Texan Joe Horn's neighbors

December 4, 2007

US falls short of refugee target

12/04/07 Al Jazeera, US falls short of refugee target

Iran welcomes US nuclear report

12/04/07 Al Jazeera, Iran welcomes US nuclear report

Professors jailed in Bangladesh

12/04/07 BBC, Professors jailed in Bangladesh

Iraqis 'left to rot' in Lebanon

12/04/07 BBC, Iraqis 'left to rot' in Lebanon

'Tropics expand' as world warms

BBC, 'Tropics expand' as world warms

Womb hormones 'lead to anorexia'

12/04/07 BBC, Womb hormones 'lead to anorexia'

Dollar slips, euro gains credibility as viable rival

12/04/07 Grier, CSM, Dollar slips, euro gains credibility as viable rival

Fertility watchdog calls on IVF clinics to reduce twin births

12/04/07 Randerson, Guardian, Fertility watchdog calls on IVF clinics to reduce twin births

Israel challenges US findings on nuclear Iran

12/04/07 Tran, Guardian, Israel challenges US findings on nuclear Iran

Are we in for a China crisis?

12/04/07 Griffin, Independent, Are we in for a China crisis?

CLIMATE CHANGE: Bangladesh Takes Its Trauma to Bali

12/04/07 Ahmed, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: Bangladesh Takes Its Trauma to Bali

Death of man shot with Taser is under investigation

12/04/07 Winton, LAT, Death of man shot with Taser is under investigation

Beyond the surge, an Iraqi city suffers

12/04/07 Youseff, McClatchy, Beyond the surge, an Iraqi city suffers

An Assessment Jars a Foreign Policy Debate About Iran

12/04/07 Myers, NYT, An Assessment Jars a Foreign Policy Debate About Iran

Calculating Energy Bill's Real Figures

12/04/07 Wald, NYT, Calculating Energy Bill's Real Figures

Brazilians Giving Up Their American Dream

12/04/07 Bernstein, NYT, Brazilians Giving Up Their American Dream

Serving Life for Providing Car to Killers

12/04/07 Liptak, NYT, Serving Life for Providing Car to Killers

December 5, 2007

For Iraqi Refugees A Haven Becomes a Dilemma

12/05/07 Cambanis, NYT, For Iraqi Refugees A Haven Becomes a Dilemma

Peace Group Barred From Florida Schools

12/05/07 Weisenmiller, IPS, Peace Group Barred From Florida Schools

Legal Help for Immigrants, Even Illegal Ones

12/05/07 Chan, NYT, Legal Help for Immigrants, Even Illegal Ones

Pakistan retires dissident judges

12/05/07 Al Jazeera, Pakistan retires dissident judges

Malaysia charges more protesters

12/05/07 Al Jazeera, Malaysia charges more protesters

US Senate passes Peru trade pact

12/05/07 BBC, US Senate passes Peru trade pact

Bush urges Iran to 'come clean'

12/05/07 BBC, Bush urges Iran to 'come clean'

Productivity boost for US economy

12/05/07 BBC, Productivity boost for US economy

Ivory Coast hit by cocoa strike

12/05/07 BBC, Ivory Coast hit by cocoa strike

Legal battle on Guantanamo looms

12/05/07 BBC, Legal battle on Guantanamo looms

'Fingernail slash' at Guantanamo

12/05/07 BBC, 'Fingernail slash' at Guantanamo

Key Guantánamo cases hit Supreme Court

12/05/07 RIchey, CSM, Key Guantanamo cases hit Supreme Court

New CAFE standards wouldn't push SUVs off the road

12/05/07 Clayton, CSM, New CAFE standards wouldn't push SUVs off the road

US Intelligence Review Directly Contradicts Bush's Line On Iran

12/05/07 Porter, IPS, US Intelligence Review Directly Contradicts Bush's Line On Iran

Washington in the Crosshairs at Bali Climate Conference

12/05/07 Macan-Markar, IPS, Washington in the Crosshairs at Bali Climate Conference

Israel Says Army Ready for Gaza Invasion

12/05/07 Copans, AP, Israel Says Army Ready for Gaza Invasion

Leahy Plans Contempt Vote

12/05/07 Lehmann, Battleboro Reformer, Leahy Plans Contempt Vote

'Climate refugees' seek help in Bali

12/05/07 Inquirer.net, 'Climate refugees' seek help in Bali

December 6, 2007

Returning Iraqis pose new challenge

12/06/07 AL Jazeera, Returning Iraqis pose new challenge

Malaysian protesters denied bail

12/06/07 Al Jazeera, Malaysian protesters denied bail

Pakistan army retakes Swat towns

12/06/07 BBC, Pakistan army retakes Swat towns

Bolivia head set for vote gamble

12/06/07 BBC, Bolivia head set for vote gamble

Nigeria suspends Siemens dealings

12/06/07 BBC, Nigeria suspends Siemens dealings

French army 'wants Chad payment'

12/06/07 BBC, French army 'wants Chad payment'

New rules for Iraq security firms

12/06/07 BBC, New rules for Iraq security firms

Congress to clash with Bush over 'torture' technique

12/06/07 Tran, Guardian, Congress to clash with Bush over 'torture' technique

More than half of Amazon will be lost by 2030, report warns

12/06/07 Benjamin, Guardian, More than half of Amazon will be lost by 2030, report warns

'Lyrical terrorist' sentenced over extremist poetry

12/06/07 Truscott, Guardian, 'Lyrical terrorist' sentenced over extremist poetry

Third Time's the Charm?

12/06/07 Gorman, ITT, Third Time's the Charm?

Dogs smarter than we think, study shows

12/06/07 Randerson, Guardian, Dogs smarter than we think, study shows

BP to pump billions into oil sands despite green worries and high costs

12/06/07 Milner, Guardian, BP to pump billions into oil sands despite green worries and high costs

Wall Street faces legal probe on sub-prime crisis

12/06/07 Foley, Independent, Wall Street faces legal probe on sub-prime crisis

Details in Military Notes Led to Shift on Iran, U.S. Says

12/06/07 Sanger & Myers, NYT, Details in Military Notes Led to Shift on Iran, U.S. Says

Baghdad may be safer, but few Iraqis in Syria risk returning

12/06/07 Allam, McClatchy, Baghdad may be safer, but few Iraqis in Syria risk returning

Deal Reached on Freezing Rates on Some Mortgages

12/06/07 Andrews & Bajaj, NYT, Deal Reached on Freezing Rates on Some Mortgages

1 in 3 would deny illegal immigrants social services

12/06/07 Hook, LAT, 1 in 3 would deny illegal immigrants social services

CLIMATE CHANGE: CO2 Cuts Needed Across the Earth

12/06/07 Aslam, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: CO2 Cuts Needed Across the Earth

IRAQ: Refugees Caught Between Deportation and Death Threats

12/06/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: Refugees Caught Between Deportation and Death Threats

9,000 radioactive items made safe

12/06/07 Crawford, BBC, 9,000 radioactive items made safe

December 7, 2007

Israel Considering Strike on Iran Despite US Intelligence Report

12/07/07 McCarthy, Guardian, Israel Considering Strike on Iran Despite US Intelligence Report

Bush Loses Ground With Military Families

12/07/07 Fiore, LAT, Bush Loses Ground With Military Families

Iraq and Climate Change

12/07/07 Klare, FPIF, Iraq and Climate Change

Film Attacking Greed Has Its Premiere on Billionaire's Doorstep

12/07/07 Foley, Independent, Film Attacking Greed Has Its Premiere on Billionaire's Doorstep

The Military's Stealth Test

12/07/07 Tady, ITT, The Military's Stealth Test

RIGHTS-US: Made Homeless by Katrina, Now Gov't Bulldozers

12/07/07 Pollock, IPS, RIGHTS-US: Made Homeless by Katrina, Now Gov't Bulldozers

U.S., Iraq at odds over Sunni groups

12/07/07 Fadel, McClatchy, U.S., Iraq at odds over Sunni groups

Candidate Ron Paul's devotees a mixed bag

12/07/07 Lightman, McClatchy, Candidate Ron Paul's devotees a mixed bag

Answers to questions about Bush's sub-prime plan

12/07/07 Hall, McClatchy, Answers to questions about Bush's sub-prime plan

The Army's $200 Billion Makeover

12/07/07 Klein, WP, The Army's $200 Billion Makeover

Minn. Slaughterhouse Workers Fall Ill

12/07/07 AP, Minn. Slaughterhouse Workers Fall Ill

China firm cans toxic tinned meat

12/07/07 BBC, China firm cans toxic tinned meat

'Millions missing' from Iraq fund

12/07/07 BBC, 'Millions missing' from Iraq fund

Kenya battles swarms of locusts

12/07/07 BBC, Kenya battles swarms of locusts

Oil spill after S Korea collision

12/07/07 BBC, Oil spill after S Korea collision

Students 'should use Wikipedia'

12/07/07 Coleman, BBC, Students 'should use Wikipedia'

CIA destroyed interrogation tapes

12/07/07 BBC, CIA destroyed interrogation tapes

December 8, 2007

Gates calls Iran threat to region

12/08/07 Al Jazeera, Gates calls Iran threat to region

Island states urge climate action

12/08/07 Al Jazeera, Island states urge climate action

Mass rallies focus on Bali talks

12/08/07 BBC, Mass rallies focus on Bali talks

S Korea oil slick reaches shore

12/08/07 BBC, S Korea oil slick reaches shore

Brazil deforestation slows again

12/08/07 Duffy, BBC, Brazil deforestation slows again

UK Guantanamo four to be released

12/08/07 BBC, UK Guantanamo four to be released

Murdoch crowns second son as successor to media empire

12/08/07 Gibson et al, Guardian, Murdoch crowns second son as successor to media empire

Intelligence expert who rewrote book on Iran

12/08/07 MacAskill, Guardian, Intelligence expert who rewrote book on Iran

Choc tactics: Cocoa co-operatives

12/08/07 Skelton, Independent, Choc tactics: Cocoa co-operatives

Independent Appeal: Return of the child soldiers

12/08/07 Lightbody, Independent, Independent Appeal: Return of the child soldiers

Rice says that Israeli plans for new homes 'not helpful'

12/08/07 AP, Rice says that Israeli plans for new homes 'not helpful'

Protesters adopt new strategies

12/08/07 Morris, Independent, Protesters adopt new strategies

Oil industry applauds decision to extend North Sea tax breaks

12/08/07 Fortson, Independent, Oil industry applauds decision to extend North Sea tax breaks

RIGHTS-CHILE: Workers' Massacre More Relevant Than Ever 100 Years On

12/08/07 Estrada, IPS, RIGHTS-CHILE: Workers' Massacre More Relevant Than Ever 100 Years On

State Dept.'s chief watchdog resigns

12/08/07 Richter, LAT, State Dept.'s chief watchdog resigns

New virus extends geographic reach

12/08/07 Reuters, New virus extends geographic reach

C.I.A. Was Urged to Keep Interrogation Videotapes

12/08/07 Mazzetti, NYT, C.I.A. Was Urged to Keep Interrogation Videotapes

Congress Looks Into Obstruction as Calls for Justice Inquiry Rise

12/08/07 Lichtblau, NYT, Congress Looks Into Obstruction as Calls for Justice Inquiry Rise

Supreme Court to Review Courts' Wartime Reach

12/08/07 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court to Review Courts' Wartime Reach

Young Israelis Resist Challenges to Settlements

12/08/07 Kershner, NYT, Young Israelis Resist Challenges to Settlements

Months After Protests, Myanmar Junta in Control

12/08/07 Mydans, NYT, Months After Protests, Myanmar Junta in Control

Cupboards Are Bare at Food Banks

12/08/07 Rucker, Wp, Cupboards Are Bare at Food Banks

List of 'Willing' U.S. Allies Shrinks Steadily in Iraq

12/08/07 Partlow, WP, List of 'Willing' U.S. Allies Shrinks Steadily in Iraq

Senate To Rework Ambitious Energy Bill

12/08/07 Mufson & Weisman, WP, Senate To Rework Ambitious Energy Bill

Efforts to Harvest Ocean's Energy Open New Debate Front

12/08/07 Yardley, NYT, Efforts to Harvest Ocean's Energy Open New Debate Front

U.N. Report Finds 31 Killed in Myanmar Crackdown

12/08/07 Hoge, NYT, U.N. Report Finds 31 Killed in Myanmar Crackdown

France Suspends Commercial GMO Seed Use, Studies Safety

12/08/07 Vidailliet, Reuters, France Suspends Commercial GMO Seed Use, Studies Safety

Lawyers charge the CIA tortured their client in secret prisons

12/08/07 Rosenberg, McClatchy, Lawyers charge the CIA tortured their client in secret prisons

35 M.P.G., Until You Read the Fine Print

12/08/07 Jensen, NYT, 35 M.P.G., Until You Read the Fine Print

Iran protests over US 'espionage'

12/08/07 BBC, Iran protests over US 'espionage'

US Church splits over gay rights

12/08/07 BBC, US Church splits over gay rights

December 9, 2007

S Korea fights worst-ever oil spill

12/09/07 Al Jazeera, S Korea fights worst-ever oil spill

US and Brazil argue on 'green list'

12/09/07 Al Jazeera, US and Brazil argue on 'green list'

Lead ammunition ban is expanded

12/09/07 AP, Lead ammunition ban is expanded

Child 'witches' in Africa

12/09/07 Guardian, Child 'witches' in Africa video

Guantanamo Britons could now face control orders

12/09/07 Doward, Guardian, Guantanamo Britons could now face control orders

Pylon threat to mountain wilderness

12/09/07 McKie, Observer, Pylon threat to mountain wilderness

Lead ammunition ban is expanded

12/09/07 AP, Lead ammunition ban is expanded

State Department documents reveal U.S. dealings with Venezuela's Chavez

12/09/07 Bachelet, McClatchy, State Department documents reveal U.S. dealings with Venezuela's Chavez

U.S. 'Not Ready' to Commit at Bali

12/09/07 AP, U.S. 'Not Ready' to Commit at Bali

Oil-Rich Nations Use More Energy, Cutting Exports

12/09/07 Krauss, NYT, Oil-Rich Nations Use More Energy, Cutting Exports

As Iraqis Vie for Kirkuk's Oil, Kurds Become Pawns

12/09/07 Farrell, NYT, As Iraqis Vie for Kirkuk's Oil, Kurds Become Pawns

Hydrogen Car Is Here, but Where's the Hydrogen Economy?

12/09/07 Revkin, DotEarth, Hydrogen Car Is Here, but Where's the Hydrogen Economy?

A Transgender TV Debut

12/09/07 Lakshmi, WP, A Transgender TV Debut

S America set to launch new bank

12/09/07 Schweimler, BBC, S America set to launch new bank

Bolivia assembly approves charter

12/09/07 BBC, Bolivia assembly approves charter

India issues stark terror warning

12/09/07 Gardner, BBC, India issues stark terror warning

A Subpar Plan to Save Subprime Borrowers

12/09/07 Singletary, WP, A Subpar Plan to Save Subprime Borrowers

Hill Briefed on Waterboarding in 2002; In Meetings, Spy Panels' Chiefs Did Not Protest, Officials Say

12/09/07 Warrick & Eggen, WP, Hill Briefed on Waterboarding in 2002; In Meetings, Spy Panels' Chiefs Did Not Protest, Officials Say

December 10, 2007

The Last Empire: China's Pollution Problem Goes Global

12/10/07 Leslie, MotherJones, The Last Empire: China's Pollution Problem Goes Global

China Eats the World

12/10/07 MotherJones, China Eats the World

South Korea oil spill spreads

12/10/07 Al Jazeera, South Korea oil spill spreads

Sinking kills migrants off Turkey

12/10/07 Al Jazeera, Sinking kills migrants off Turkey

Mumbai frees up huge land surplus

12/10/07 Pinglay, BBC, Mumbai frees up huge land surplus

Baghdad oil refinery ablaze

12/10/07 Al Jazeera, Baghdad oil refinery ablaze

Israeli anti-Arab racism 'rises'

12/10/07 BBC, Israeli anti-Arab racism 'rises'

Food supply link to animal ageing

12/10/07 BBC, Food supply link to animal ageing

Climate change goal 'unreachable'

12/10/07 Harrabin, BBC, Climate change goal 'unreachable'

Cambodia protest over land grabs

12/10/07 de Launey, BBC, Cambodia protest over land grabs

Civic Groups Slam US For "Abysmal" Record on Race

12/10/07 Bigg, Reuters, Civic Groups Slam US For "Abysmal" Record on Race

Endangered: the long-eared jerboa

12/10/07 Guardian, Endangered: the long-eared jerboa video

New Document Reveals Military Mystery's Powers

12/10/07 Hambling, Wired, New Document Reveals Military Mystery's Powers

U.S. Eyes 'Pain Beam' for Home Security, Law Enforcement

12/10/07 Hambling, Wired, U.S. Eyes 'Pain Beam' for Home Security, Law Enforcement

Gore Urges Bold Moves in Nobel Speech

12/10/07 Lyall, NYT, Gore Urges Bold Moves in Nobel Speech

Wind energy to power UK by 2020, government says

12/10/07 Radofsky, Guardian, Wind energy to power UK by 2020, government says

Hanging Hate

12/10/07 Love, ITT, Hanging Hate

CLIMATE CHANGE: Trade, Finance Issues Add to Wrangling in Bali

12/10/07 Macan-Markar, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: Trade, Finance Issues Add to Wrangling in Bali

RIGHTS: For Some, Childhood Is Rubbish

12/10/07 Zaccaro, IPS, RIGHTS: For Some, Childhood Is Rubbish

UBS Sells Stake After Write-Down

12/10/07 Landler, NYT, UBS Sells Stake After Write-Down

Western States Agree to Water-Sharing Pact

12/10/07 Archibold, NYT, Western States Agree to Water-Sharing Pact

RIGHTS: For Some, Childhood Is Rubbish

12/10/07 Zaccaro, IPS, RIGHTS: For Some, Childhood Is Rubbish

Local Home Foreclosures on the Rise

12/10/07 ElBoughady & Merle, WP, Local Home Foreclosures on the Rise

Morales seeks indefinite re-election

12/10/07 AP, Morales seeks indefinite re-election

China the victor as Europe fails to secure trade deal with Africa

12/10/07 Grice, Independent, China the victor as Europe fails to secure trade deal with Africa

Microbes May Threaten Lengthy Spaceflights

12/10/07 Kaufman, WP, Microbes May Threaten Lengthy Spaceflights

Congo Republic Awash in Oil and Poverty

12/10/07 Polgreen, NYT, Congo Republic Awash in Oil and Poverty

December 11, 2007

CIA chief to appear before Congress

12/11/07 Al Jazeera, CIA chief to appear before Congress

Israel launches Gaza incursion

12/11/07 Al Jazeera, Israel launches Gaza incursion

China signs $2bn Iran oil deal

12/11/07 Al Jazeera, China signs $2bn Iran oil deal

Welfare deal for Nigeria's poor

12/11/07 BBC, Welfare deal for Nigeria's poor

Human evolution is 'speeding up'

12/11/07 Lever, BBC, Human evolution is 'speeding up'

Tackling climate change - Bali summit

12/11/07 Black, BBC, Tackling climate change - Bali summit

China inflation up on food bills

12/11/07 BBC, China inflation up on food bills

Pakistan tests new cruise missile

12/11/07 BBC, Pakistan tests new cruise missile

Big Oil Lets Sun Set on Renewables

12/11/07 Macalister, Guardian, Big Oil Lets Sun Set on Renewables

Democrats Accuse White House of Cooking Climate-Change Testimony

12/11/07 Bolstad & Clark, McClatchy, Democrats Accuse White House of Cooking Climate-Change Testimony

C.I.A. Chief Says Others Decided Fate of Video

12/11/07 Mazzetti, NYT, C.I.A. Chief Says Others Decided Fate of Video

White House Fought NIE Over an Old Charge

12/11/07 Porter, IPS, White House Fought NIE Over an Old Charge

Justices Restore Judges' Control Over Sentencing

12/11/07 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Restore Judges' Control Over Sentencing

China and U.S. in Food Safety Accord

12/11/07 Weisman, NYT, China and U.S. in Food Safety Accord

Energy, an Ingredient in Local Food and Global Food

12/11/07 Revkin, NYT, Energy, an Ingredient in Local Food and Global Food

Waterboarding Recounted

12/11/07 Warren & Eggen, WP, Waterboarding Recounted

Virus Starts Like a Cold But Can Turn Into a Killer

12/11/07 Stein, WP, Virus Starts Like a Cold But Can Turn Into a Killer

Libby Decides To Drop Appeal

12/11/07 Abramowitz, WP, Libby Decides To Drop Appeal

Justices Reinforce Leeway on Sentences

12/11/07 Barnes, WP, Justices Reinforce Leeway on Sentences

December 12, 2007

China warning over US protectionism

12/12/07 Al Jazeera, China warning over US protectionism

Russia withdraws from arms treaty

12/12/07 Al Jazeera, Russia withdraws from arms treaty

Nigeria court bans rally permits

12/12/07 BBC, Nigeria court bans rally permits

Oil price raises US trade deficit

12/12/07 BBC, Oil price raises US trade deficit

Oil price raises US trade deficit

12/12/07 BBC, Oil price raises US trade deficit

Arctic summers ice-free 'by 2013'

12/12/07 Amos, BBC, Arctic summers ice-free 'by 2013'

New scrutiny on US spy structure

12/12/07 Grier, CSM, New scrutiny on US spy structure

Homeowners are doomed to fail, says Citizens Advice

12/12/07 Dunn, Guardian, Homeowners are doomed to fail, says Citizens Advice

The winds of climate change

12/12/07 Kelly, Guardian, The winds of climate change

FTSE weaker after US shares slide

12/12/07 Wearden, Guardian, FTSE weaker after US shares slide

Ask.com challenges Google with data privacy feature

12/12/07 Fides, Independent, Ask.com challenges Google with data privacy feature

Russia orders British Council to halt activities

12/12/07 Independent, Russia orders British Council to halt activities

Activists dig in to stave off gold mine plan in Romania

12/12/07 McLaughlin, Independent, Activists dig in to stave off gold mine plan in Romania

New Jersey to become first state in 30 years to repeal death penalty

12/12/07 Usborne, Independent, New Jersey to become first state in 30 years to repeal death penalty

Shell starts algae biodiesel research site in Hawaii

12/12/07 Fortson, Independent, Shell starts algae biodiesel research site in Hawaii

Chernobyl: Lost world

12/12/07 Connor, Independent, Chernobyl: Lost world

How extreme is Mike Huckabee - and could he reach the White House?

12/12/07 Independent, How extreme is Mike Huckabee - and could he reach the White House?

Fed Joins 3 Central Banks in Loan Plan

12/12/07 AP, Fed Joins 3 Central Banks in Loan Plan

C.I.A. Director Speaks to Senate Committee

12/12/07 Mazzetti & Johnston, NYT, C.I.A. Director Speaks to Senate Committee

China Agrees to Post U.S. Safety Officials in Its Food Factories

12/12/07 Weisman, NYT, China Agrees to Post U.S. Safety Officials in Its Food Factories

U.S. Panel Cuts Jail Time for Crimes Tied to Crack Cocaine

12/12/07 Stout, NYT, U.S. Panel Cuts Jail Time for Crimes Tied to Crack Cocaine

White House Seeks Change in Mileage Measure

12/12/07 Broder, NYT, White House Seeks Change in Mileage Measure

Gas Terminal Proposed Off New Jersey

12/12/07 Mouawad, NYT, Gas Terminal Proposed Off New Jersey

Pentagon Critical Of NATO Allies

12/12/07 Tyson, WP, Pentagon Critical Of NATO Allies

Off-Peak Laundry? Pricing Power by the Hour

12/12/07 Rein, WP, Off-Peak Laundry? Pricing Power by the Hour

Probable Successor to Putin Backs Him as Next Premier

12/12/07 Finn, WP, Probable Successor to Putin Backs Him as Next Premier

A greener way to recover methane

12/12/07 BBC, A greener way to recover methane

Indigenous Peoples Shut Out of Climate Talks, Plans

12/12/07 Rizvi, OneWorld, Indigenous Peoples Shut Out of Climate Talks, Plans

Wary of Protests, Exxon Plans Natural Gas Terminal in the Atlantic

12/12/07 Mouawad, NYT, Wary of Protests, Exxon Plans Natural Gas Terminal in the Atlantic

US Secret Court Rejects Call to Release Wiretap Documents

12/12/07 AFP, US Secret Court Rejects Call to Release Wiretap Documents

Illiteracy increasing among Iraq's refugee children

12/12/07 Allam, McClatchy, Illiteracy increasing among Iraq's refugee children

December 13, 2007

Syria denies killing General in car-bomb attack

12/13/07 Fisk, Independent, Syria denies killing General in car-bomb attack

FINANCE: US Senate Targets Asian, European Firms in Sudan

12/13/07 Aslam, IPS, FINANCE: US Senate Targets Asian, European Firms in Sudan

Somalia descends into Africa's worst crisis

12/13/07 Bengali, McClatchy, Somalia descends into Africa's worst crisis

LABOUR-US: Under Siege, Unions Seek Int'l Support

12/13/07 Pollock, IPS, LABOUR-US: Under Siege, Unions Seek Int'l Support

US factory prices at 34-year high

12/13/07 BBC, US factory prices at 34-year high

Nigeria ex-oil governor charged

12/13/07 BBC, Nigeria ex-oil governor charged

Russia, Iran 'agree nuclear deal'

12/13/07 BBC, Russia, Iran 'agree nuclear deal'

EU 'snub' threat at climate talks

12/13/07 Black, BBC, EU 'snub' threat at climate talks

Body clock 'control switch' found

12/13/07 BBC, Body clock 'control switch' found

White House Pressured EPA on Toxin Reporting, Audit Says

12/13/07 Herbert, AP, White House Pressured EPA on Toxin Reporting, Audit Says

Arctic Update: Resilient Bears, Shrinking Ice

12/13/07 Revkin, NYT, Arctic Update: Resilient Bears, Shrinking Ice

Senate Republicans Block Energy Bill

12/13/07 Mufson, WP, Senate Republicans Block Energy Bill

Democrats Bow to Bush's Demands in House Spending Bill

12/13/07 Weisman, WP, Democrats Bow to Bush's Demands in House Spending Bill

December 14, 2007

Hi-tech tools divide social sites

12/14/07 BBC, Hi-tech tools divide social sites

In Bali, new incentive for developing nations to curb emissions

12/14/07 Spotts, CSM, In Bali, new incentive for developing nations to curb emissions

Brazil and Venezuela link trade

12/14/07 BBC, Brazil and Venezuela link trade

The End of Impunity?

12/14/07 Beutler, ITT, The End of Impunity?

Inflation expectations 'highest in years'

12/14/07 O'Grady, Independent, Inflation expectations 'highest in years'

Corporate Potluck

12/14/07 Wheeler, ITT, Corporate Potluck

Basra residents blame UK troops

12/14/07 BBC, Basra residents blame UK troops

Sweden denies Mogadishu conflict

12/14/07 BBC, Sweden denies Mogadishu conflict

House Judiciary Trio Calls for Impeach Cheney Hearings

12/14/07 Nicjols, Nation, House Judiciary Trio Calls for Impeach Cheney Hearings

India: Prime Destination for Unethical Clinical Trials

12/14/07 Acharya, IPS, India: Prime Destination for Unethical Clinical Trials

UN Rights Envoy Suspects CIA of Guantanamo Torture

12/14/07 Nebahay, Reuters, UN Rights Envoy Suspects CIA of Guantanamo Torture

British Gas warns of big price rises in the pipeline

12/14/07 Independent, British Gas warns of big price rises in the pipeline

Mukasey rejects congressional request on CIA probe

12/14/07 Feraro, Reuters, Mukasey rejects congressional request on CIA probe

Deception hits mortgage market once again

12/14/07 Pugh, McClatchy, Deception hits mortgage market once again

OAS seeks to mediate Bolivia's growing political crisis

12/14/07 Bachelet & Chang, McClatchy, OAS seeks to mediate Bolivia's growing political crisis

Attorney General Rejects Demand for Information

12/14/07 Stout, NYT, Attorney General Rejects Demand for Information

Evidence Mounts for Electromagnetic Earthquake Precursors

12/14/07 Davidson, Wired, Evidence Mounts for Electromagnetic Earthquake Precursors

Consumer Prices Rise 0.8% in November

12/14/07 Grynbaum, NYT, Consumer Prices Rise 0.8% in November

F.B.I. Investigating Iraq Inspector

12/14/07 AP, F.B.I. Investigating Iraq Inspector

U.S. Falters in Terror Case Against 7 in Miami

12/14/07 Semple, NYT, U.S. Falters in Terror Case Against 7 in Miami

Get Squeamish?

12/14/07 Severson, NYT, Get Squeamish?

Google unveils rival to Wikipedia

12/14/07 Blakely, Times, Google unveils rival to Wikipedia

House Passes Bill to Ban CIA's Use of Harsh Interrogation Tactics

12/14/07 Warren & Pincus, WP, House Passes Bill to Ban CIA's Use of Harsh Interrogation Tactics

Iraqi oil exceeds pre-war output

12/14/07 BBC, Iraqi oil exceeds pre-war output

Musharraf assumes nuclear control

12/14/07 BBC, Musharraf assumes nuclear control

Bolivian regions in autonomy push

12/14/07 BBC, Bolivian regions in autonomy push

December 15, 2007

Science Cafés Tap Nation's Fascination With Research and Discoveries

12/15/07 Ferris, Wired, Science Cafés Tap Nation's Fascination With Research and Discoveries

Musharraf ends Pakistan emergency

12/15/07 BBC, Musharraf ends Pakistan emergency

Low turnout for fuel price demos

12/15/07 BBC, Low turnout for fuel price demos

Climate deal sealed by US U-turn

12/15/07 BBC, Climate deal sealed by US U-turn

After Fair Game: The Story Valerie Plame Couldn't Tell

12/15/07 Rozen, MoJo, After Fair Game: The Story Valerie Plame Couldn't Tell

L.A. must dump water from two reservoirs

12/15/07 Helfand, LA Times, L.A. must dump water from two reservoirs

Sealed Off by Israel, Gaza Reduced to Beggary

12/15/07 Wilson, WP, Sealed Off by Israel, Gaza Reduced to Beggary

Crackdown on Child Pornography

12/15/07 Markon, Wp, Crackdown on Child Pornography

Businesses Will Fight Immigration Legislation

12/15/07 Gardner, WP, Businesses Will Fight Immigration Legislation

Inflation Jumps on Fuel, Energy Costs

12/15/07 Schneider, WP, Inflation Jumps on Fuel, Energy Costs

December 16, 2007

Bolivia head praises reform plan

12/16/07 BBC, Bolivia head praises reform plan

Somali premier dissolves cabinet

12/16/07 BBC Somali premier dissolves cabinet

US sets terms for climate talks

12/16/07 BBC, US sets terms for climate talks

Armed forces 'superbug' menaces UK

12/16/07 Beaumont, Guardian, Armed forces 'superbug' menaces UK

Rudolph Guiliani: If you think Bush is bad

12/16/07 Doyle, Independent, Rudolph Guiliani: If you think Bush is bad...

A distant war comes home to America

12/16/07 Goldstein, McClatchy, A distant war comes home to America

Oceans' growing acidity alarms scientists

12/16/07 Blumenthal, McClatchy, Oceans' growing acidity alarms scientists

Guantanamo detainee asks court to declare that he was tortured

12/14/07 Rosenberg, McClatchy, Guantanamo detainee asks court to declare that he was tortured

Turkey Reports Airstrike on Iraq

12/16/07 BBC, Turkey Reports Airstrike on Iraq

Without Heat in the Bronx, Making Do in the Cold

12/16/07 Hernandez, NYT, Without Heat in the Bronx, Making Do in the Cold

Before It Disappears

12/16/07 Salkin, NYT, Before It Disappears

Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise

12/16/07 Shanker & Myers, NYT, Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise

Wider Spying Fuels Aid Plan for Telecom Industry

12/16/07 Lichtblau, Et al, NYT, Wider Spying Fuels Aid Plan for Telecom Industry

Balkanized Homecoming

12/16/07 DeYoung, WP, Balkanized Homecoming

Iraqi City Poised to Become Hub of Shiite Power

12/16/07 Rubin, NYT, Iraqi City Poised to Become Hub of Shiite Power

State of the Household

12/16/07 Irwin, WP, State of the Household

Destruction of CIA Tapes Defended

12/16/07 Eggen, WP, Destruction of CIA Tapes Defended

Abstinence Programs Face Rejection

12/16/07 Stein, WP, Abstinence Programs Face Rejection

'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq

12/16/07 BBC, 'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq

Officials Seek to Protect Firms Aiding NSA Spying

12/16/07 Lichtblau, NYT, Officials Seek to Protect Firms Aiding NSA Spying

Army Knew of Cheating on Tests for Eight Years

12/16/07 Bender & Baron, Boston Globe, Army Knew of Cheating on Tests for Eight Years

Delhi's Poorest Left Behind in Drive to Make City Ready for 2010 Games

12/16/07 Sunday Herald, Delhi's Poorest Left Behind in Drive to Make City Ready for 2010 Games

Timetable Is Set to Revive Climate Treaty

12/16/07 Fuller & Revkin, NYT, Timetable Is Set to Revive Climate Treaty

December 17, 2007

CLIMATE CHANGE: Measuring Bali by a Scientific Yardstick

12/17/07 Leahy, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: Measuring Bali by a Scientific Yardstick

POLITICS-US: Did Bush Get New Iran Intel Last Winter?

12/17/07 Porter, IPS, POLITICS-US: Did Bush Get New Iran Intel Last Winter?

Understanding the alternative minimum tax delay

12/17/07 Hall, McClatchy, Understanding the alternative minimum tax delay

Saudi king 'pardons rape victim'

12/17/07 BBC, Saudi king 'pardons rape victim'

African migrants drown off Yemen

12/17/07 BBC, African migrants drown off Yemen

US denies backing Turkey PKK raid

12/17/07 BBC, US denies backing Turkey PKK raid

'Urgent action' needed on floods

12/17/07 BBC, 'Urgent action' needed on floods

To other economic warnings, add inflation

12/17/07 Scherer, CSM, To other economic warnings, add inflation

Bali climate deal marks a geopolitical shift

12/17/07 Spotts, CSM, Bali climate deal marks a geopolitical shift

The crux of U.S. budget battle: How to pay?

12/17/07 Chaddock, CSM, The crux of U.S. budget battle: How to pay?

Iran receives nuclear fuel shipment from Russia

12/17/07 Bridge, Guardian, Iran receives nuclear fuel shipment from Russia

No New Year Resolutions?

12/17/07 Lydersen, ITT, No New Year Resolutions? SEC proposes curbing shareholder power

IRAN: Tame US Intelligence Report Won't Stop Sanctions

12/17/07 Sanati, IPS, IRAN: Tame US Intelligence Report Won't Stop Sanctions

'Eco-city' in China gives off aroma of green - money

12/17/07 Johnson, McClatchy, 'Eco-city' in China gives off aroma of green -- money

Nation prepares for shift to digital TV

12/17/07 Hotakainen, McClatchy, Nation prepares for shift to digital TV

Counterfeit Drugs' Path Eased by Free Trade Zones

12/17/07 Bogdanich, NYT, Counterfeit Drugs' Path Eased by Free Trade Zones

Old U.S. Allies, Still Hiding Deep in Laos

12/17/07 Fuller, NYT, Old U.S. Allies, Still Hiding Deep in Laos

Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities

12/17/07 Abramowitz & Baker, WP, Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities

China Scouts Colleges to Fill Ranks of Modern Army

12/17/07 Fan, WP, China Scouts Colleges to Fill Ranks of Modern Army

One-Two Punch To Area's Budgets

12/17/07 Turque, WP, One-Two Punch To Area's Budgets

A Timeline of Libertarian Thought

12/17/09 Harkinson, MoJo, A Timeline of Libertarian Thought

December 18, 2007

Beware the Credit-Industrial Complex

12/18/07 Douglass, ITT, Beware the Credit-Industrial Complex

WTO to probe US farm subsidies

12/18/07 BBC, WTO to probe US farm subsidies

Treasury extends Rock guarantees

12/18/07 BBC, Treasury extends Rock guarantees

Turkish soldiers cross into Iraq

12/18/07 BBC, Turkish soldiers cross into Iraq

Ageing 'threatens China economy'

12/18/07 BBC, Ageing 'threatens China economy'

Tech giants form tiny chip group

12/18/07 BBC, Tech giants form tiny chip group

Giant rat found in 'lost world'

12/18/07 BBC, Giant rat found in 'lost world'

Now, world buoys U.S. economy

12/18/07 Trumbull, CSM, Now, world buoys U.S. economy

Republicans score key wins on spending

12/18/07 Chaddock, CSM, Republicans score key wins on spending

India's superrich get even richer

12/18/07 Sapenfeld, CSM, India's superrich get even richer

Foreign relatives face £1,000 visa bonds to visit UK

12/18/07 Tapsfield, Independent, Foreign relatives face 1,000pnd visa bonds to visit UK

New York millionaires guilty in 'modern day slavery' case

12/18/07 Eltman, Independent, New York millionaires guilty in 'modern day slavery' case

Millions at stake as credit crisis gets legal

12/18/07 Foley, Independent, Millions at stake as credit crisis gets legal

RIGHTS-MALAYSIA: 'Neo-Liberal Policies Fueling Protests, Not Race'

12/18/07 Netto, IPS, RIGHTS-MALAYSIA: 'Neo-Liberal Policies Fueling Protests, Not Race'

RIGHTS-MALAYSIA: 'Neo-Liberal Policies Fueling Protests, Not Race'

12/18/07 Netto, IPS, RIGHTS-MALAYSIA: 'Neo-Liberal Policies Fueling Protests, Not Race'

IRAQ: "Bad" Women Raped and Killed

12/18/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: "Bad" Women Raped and Killed

ENERGY-SOUTH AFRICA: Food Security Hobbles Biofuel Strategy

12/18/07 Nieuwoudt, IPS, ENERGY-SOUTH AFRICA: Food Security Hobbles Biofuel Strategy

Food and Fuel Compete for Land

12/18/07 Martin, NYT, Food and Fuel Compete for Land

U.S. Helps Turkey Hit Rebel Kurds In Iraq

12/18/07 Tyson & Wright, WP, U.S. Helps Turkey Hit Rebel Kurds In Iraq

House Approves Domestic Spending

12/18/07 Weisman, WP, House Approves Domestic Spending

Telecom Immunity Issue Derails Spy Law Overhaul

12/18/07 Weisman & Kane, Telecom Immunity Issue Derails Spy Law Overhaul

Angry Kurdish president won't meet with Rice

12/18/07 Gumbrecht & Taha, McClatchy, Angry Kurdish president won't meet with Rice

Save the Planet by Surfing the Web, 'Green' Websites Promise

12/18/07 Schiffman, Wired, Save the Planet by Surfing the Web, 'Green' Websites Promise

December 19, 2007

Justice Nominee Questioned on Waterboarding

12/19/07 Stout, NYT, Justice Nominee Questioned on Waterboarding

Morgan Stanley takes $9.4bn hit

12/19/07 BBC, Morgan Stanley takes $9.4bn hit

Darfur peace force 'set to fail'

12/19/07 BBC, Darfur peace force 'set to fail'

War funds budget clears US Senate

12/19/07 BBC, War funds budget clears US Senate

Uruguay approves gay civil unions

12/19/07 BBC, Uruguay approves gay civil unions

Inside a GOP Effort To Rig The 2002 New Hampshire Elections

12/19/07 Gordon, McClatchy, Inside a GOP Effort To Rig The 2002 New Hampshire Elections

Dead fish surface on Indian river

12/19/07 Bhaumik, BBC, Dead fish surface on Indian river

Argentina 'dirty war' sentences

12/19/07 BBC, Argentina 'dirty war' sentences

SOUTH KOREA: Migrant Workers' Rights Clouded by Race, Class

12/19/07 Lee, IPS, SOUTH KOREA: Migrant Workers' Rights Clouded by Race, Class

Climate Sanctions Sought Against US

12/19/07 Dempsey, Boston Globe, Climate Sanctions Sought Against US

Bush Lawyers Discussed Fate of C.I.A.Tapes

12/19/07 Mazzetti & Shane, NYT, Bush Lawyers Discussed Fate of C.I.A.Tapes

FILM-US/IRAQ: Heart of Darkness

12/19/07 Geist, IPS, FILM-US/IRAQ: Heart of Darkness

MALAWI: ''Foreign Traders Are Taking Our Jobs''

12/19/07 Semu-Banda, IPS, MALAWI: ''Foreign Traders Are Taking Our Jobs''

Bush Signs Broad Energy Bill

12/19/07 Broder, NYT, Bush Signs Broad Energy Bill

The (Energy) Future Is Not Now

12/19/07 Revkin, NYT, The (Energy) Future Is Not Now

Academic Stars Hone Their Online Stagecraft

12/19/07 Rimer, NYT, Academic Stars Hone Their Online Stagecraft

Fed Takes Aim at Deceptive Home Lending Practices

12/19/07 Cho, WP, Fed Takes Aim at Deceptive Home Lending Practices

Slave Labour That Shames America

12/19/07 Doyle, Guardian, Slave Labour That Shames America

A killer cold? Even the healthy may be vulnerable

12/19/07 Buckholder, CNN, A killer cold? Even the healthy may be vulnerable

Iraq Says Turkey Raid an "Attack on Sovereignty"

12/19/07 Deshmukh, AFP, Iraq Says Turkey Raid an "Attack on Sovereignty"

Bad Bill Now, Bad Bill Later

12/19/07 NYT, Bad Bill Now, Bad Bill Later

Chertoff Concealed Role in Tape Destruction

12/19/07 Leopold, Truthout, Chertoff Concealed Role in Tape Destruction

Kucinich's Brother Found Dead

12/19/07 AP, Kucinich's Brother Found Dead

E.P.A. Denies California Emission's Waiver

12/19/07 Maynard, NYT, E.P.A. Denies California Emission's Waiver

Bush Approves Army Reorganization

12/19/07 Shanker, NYT, Bush Approves Army Reorganization

Mukasey cuts off White House access to information on probes

12/19/07 Taylor, McClatchy, Mukasey cuts off White House access to information on probes

3rd top official departs State Dept. under criticism

12/19/07 Stroebel, McClatchy, 3rd top official departs State Dept. under criticism

Palestinian refugees from Iraq stranded in desert camp

12/19/07 Naggar, McClatchy, Palestinian refugees from Iraq stranded in desert camp

Oil Spills are Forever

12/19/07 Mosedale, MoJo, Oil Spills are Forever

Global food inflation to hit UK consumers

12/19/07 Wallop, Daily Telegraph, Global food inflation to hit UK consumers

'Clone-Free' Milk Could Get Label

12/19/07 Weiss, WP, 'Clone-Free' Milk Could Get Label

Senate Passes Science-Slim Budget, Funding "Crisis" Feared

12/19/07 Borland, Wired, Senate Passes Science-Slim Budget, Funding "Crisis" Feared

New Energy Law In, Renewable Energy Left Out

12/19/07 Madrigal, Wired, New Energy Law In, Renewable Energy Left Out

December 20, 2007

Congress Subpoenas Ex-CIA Official

12/20/07 Hess, AP, Congress Subpoenas Ex-CIA Official

Russian gas deal dashes EU hopes

12/20/07 BBC, Russian gas deal dashes EU hopes

BP $50m blast fine 'not enough'

12/20/07 BBC, BP $50m blast fine 'not enough'

LATIN AMERICA: Rural Women Forge Their Own Path in Microenterprise

12/20/07 Chavez, IPS, LATIN AMERICA: Rural Women Forge Their Own Path in Microenterprise

E.P.A. Says 17 States Can't Set Emission Rules

12/20/07 Broder & Barringer, NYT, E.P.A. Says 17 States Can't Set Emission Rules

C.I.A. to Cooperate With House on Tapes

12/20/07 Shane, NYT, C.I.A. to Cooperate With House on Tapes

Congress Averts Higher Tax Bill for Middle Class

12/20/07 Hersxenhorn, NYT, Congress Averts Higher Tax Bill for Middle Class

The Peak Oil Crisis: Issues

12/20/07 Whipple, FCNP, The Peak Oil Crisis: Issues

Michael Ratner on Missing CIA Tapes, Torture and the Supreme Court

12/20/07 Renner, Truthout, Michael Ratner on Missing CIA Tapes, Torture and the Supreme Court

After Military Suicides, Families Wait for Answers

12/20/07 AP, After Military Suicides, Families Wait for Answers

For Israel's Arab Citizens, Isolation and Exclusion

12/20/07 Wilson, WP, For Israel's Arab Citizens, Isolation and Exclusion

Summers Criticizes Handling of Crises

12/20/07 Irwin, WP, Summers Criticizes Handling of Crises

Ousted Georgia lawmaker to run for president

12/20/07 CNN/AP, Ousted Georgia lawmaker to run for president

Iraqi Refugees Return, and Are Stranded

12/20/07 Buckley, NYT, Iraqi Refugees Return, and Are Stranded

Asylum-seekers from Congo face deportation

12/20/07 Dugan, Independent, Asylum-seekers from Congo face deportation

Bank's fears for economy point to gloomy 2008

12/20/07 Farrell, Independent, Bank's fears for economy point to gloomy 2008

'Missing link' between whales and land-dwellers is found

12/20/07 Connor, Independent, 'Missing link' between whales and land-dwellers is found

10 humanitarian crises forgotten (but not gone)

12/20/07 Independent, 10 humanitarian crises forgotten (but not gone)

FBI Agents Skip Court Orders to Spy on Cellphone Users

12/20/07 Singel, Wired, FBI Agents Skip Court Orders to Spy on Cellphone Users

FBI investigates former CIA officer over waterboarding interviews

12/20/07 Landay, McClatchy, FBI investigates former CIA officer over waterboarding interviews

Bitterness apparent as U.S. releases Iraqi prisoners

12/20/07 Fadel, McClatchy, Bitterness apparent as U.S. releases Iraqi prisoners

Bush on destroyed CIA tapes: 'Let's wait and see'

12/20/07 Douglas, McClatchy, Bush on destroyed CIA tapes: 'Let's wait and see'

New Orleans approves demolitions

12/20/07 BBC, New Orleans approves demolitions

Democrats seek to question Justice officials about election probe

12/20/07 Gordon, McClatchy, Democrats seek to question Justice officials about election probe

Further relief for US homeowners

12/20/07 BBC, Further relief for US homeowners

Foster care better than orphanages for kids' IQs

12/20/07 CNN, Foster care better than orphanages for kids' IQs

Iraq war dog loses his handler but gains a family

12/20/07 Dornin, CNN, Iraq war dog loses his handler but gains a family

Police Clash With Protesters in New Orleans

12/20/07 AP, Police Clash With Protesters in New Orleans

Bush, Maliki Break Iraqi Law to Renew UN Mandate for Occupation

12/20/07 Jarar & Holland, AlterNet, Bush, Maliki Break Iraqi Law to Renew UN Mandate for Occupation

Cloning Companies Promise to Track Their Animals

12/20/07 Madrigal, Wired, Cloning Companies Promise to Track Their Animals

Analysis: CIA Tape Case Evokes Watergate

12/20/07 Raum, AP, Analysis: CIA Tape Case Evokes Watergate

"Black Site" Survivor Relates Horrific Tale

12/20/07 Fisher, IPS, "Black Site" Survivor Relates Horrific Tale

Official: Justice Dept. Slowed Probe Into Phone Jamming

12/20/)7 Gordon, McClatchy, Official: Justice Dept. Slowed Probe Into Phone Jamming

December 21, 2007

Military Evangelism Deeper, Wider Than First Thought

12/21/07 Leopold, Truthout, Military Evangelism Deeper, Wider Than First Thought

Panama to probe US invasion

12/21/07 BBC, Panama to probe US invasion

Japan to Drop Humpback Whale Hunt

12/21/07 AP, Japan to Drop Humpback Whale Hunt

Chavez offers 'oil for food'

12/21/07 Al Jazeera, Chavez offers 'oil for food'

Chavez offers 'oil for food'

12/21/07 Al Jazeera, Chavez offers 'oil for food'

US faces sanctions for gaming ban

12/21/07 BBC, US faces sanctions for gaming ban

Evangelist Video Shot at Air Force Academy Exposed

12/21/07 Schecter, ABC, Evangelist Video Shot at Air Force Academy Exposed

US Media Ignoring Top Humanitarian Stories: Aid Group

12/21/07 AFP, US Media Ignoring Top Humanitarian Stories: Aid Group

EU-CARIBBEAN: New EPA Sets Timeline For Trade Liberalisation

12/21/07 Wilkinson, IPS, EU-CARIBBEAN: New EPA Sets Timeline For Trade Liberalisation

RIGHTS-US: Congress Takes Action on Cluster Bombs, Child Soldiers

12/21/07 Lobe, IPS, RIGHTS-US: Congress Takes Action on Cluster Bombs, Child Soldiers

POLITICS-US: Religious Right Bringing In 'More Money Than Ever'

12/21/07 Berkowitz, IPS, POLITICS-US: Religious Right Bringing In 'More Money Than Ever'

Shiite leaders oppose expansion of U.S.-backed citizens groups

12/21/07 Fadel, McClatchy, Shiite leaders oppose expansion of U.S.-backed citizens groups

EPA Chief Is Said to Have Ignored Staff

12/21/07 Wilson, LA Times, EPA Chief Is Said to Have Ignored Staff

Lakota Sioux Secede From US, Declare Independence

12/21/07 Harlan, Rapid City, Lakota Sioux Secede From US, Declare Independence

New Orleans to Demolish Thousands of 'Poor' Homes

12/21/07 Doyle, Independent, New Orleans to Demolish Thousands of 'Poor' Homes

Cheney: No Justice for Jamie Jones

12/21/07 Mencimer, MoJo, Cheney: No Justice for Jamie Jones

U.N. Body Plans to End Investigation of Contracts

12/21/07 Hoge, NYT, U.N. Body Plans to End Investigation of Contracts

December 22, 2007

US snubs Taiwan's UN referendum

12/22/07 Al Jazeera, US snubs Taiwan's UN referendum

Warning over Pentagon war funding

12/22/07 BBC, Warning over Pentagon war funding

Single brain cell's power shown

12/22/07 BBC, Single brain cell's power shown

Iraq warning over Sunni patrols

12/22/07 BBC, Iraq warning over Sunni patrols

The Recalls' Aftershocks

12/22/07 Story & Barboza, NYT, The Recalls' Aftershocks

Big Fund to Prop Up Securities Is Scrapped

12/22/07 Dash, NYT, Big Fund to Prop Up Securities Is Scrapped

9/11 Panel Study Finds That C.I.A. Withheld Tapes

12/22/07 Mazzetti, NYT, 9/11 Panel Study Finds That C.I.A. Withheld Tapes

Denial of State Emissions Plan Was Foreshadowed

12/22/07 Broder & Maynard, NYT, Denial of State Emissions Plan Was Foreshadowed

FBI Prepares Vast Database Of Biometrics

12/22/07 Nakashima, WP, FBI Prepares Vast Database Of Biometrics

As Primaries Begin, the FEC Will Shut Down

12/22/07 Mosk, WP, As Primaries Begin, the FEC Will Shut Down

Severe food shortages, price spikes threaten world population

12/22/07 Spencer, WSWS, Severe food shortages, price spikes threaten world population

Severe food shortages, price spikes threaten world population

12/22/07 Spencer, WSWS, Severe food shortages, price spikes threaten world population

December 23, 2007

FBI planned mass arrests in 1950

12/23/07 BBC, FBI planned mass arrests in 1950

Israel funds more settlement growth

12/23/07 Al Jazeera, Israel funds more settlement growth

Illegal immigrants packing up and leaving Arizona

12/23/07 CNN, Illegal immigrants packing up and leaving Arizona

New funding crisis to hit banks in 2008

12/23/07 Wachman, Guardian, New funding crisis to hit banks in 2008

Tsunami? We call it the Golden Wave

12/23/07 Brenkley, Independent, Tsunami? We call it the Golden Wave

As Earth Warms Up, Tropical Virus Moves to Italy

12/23/07 Rosenthal, NYT, As Earth Warms Up, Tropical Virus Moves to Italy

Ruling Lets Firms Bar Union E-mail

12/23/07 Greenhouse, NYT, Ruling Lets Firms Bar Union E-mail

No shelter for 1 million in Bangladesh: Red Cross

12/23/07 Reuters, No shelter for 1 million in Bangladesh: Red Cross

CIA Needs More Taping, Experts Say

12/23/07 Meyer, LA Times, CIA Needs More Taping, Experts Say

'Huge Step' for Calvert Nuclear Power Plant

12/23/07 Morse, WP, 'Huge Step' for Calvert Nuclear Power Plant

Gadgets Affected by Analog Shutdown

12/21/07 Wired, Gadgets Affected by Analog Shutdown

Turkey continues raids into Iraq

12/23/07 Al Jazeera, Turkey continues raids into Iraq

US asset rescue scheme abandoned

12/23/07 BBC, US asset rescue scheme abandoned

Credit card defaults alarmingly high

12/23/07 CNN, Credit card defaults alarmingly high

Wagons Circled at CIA Over Tapes' Demise

12/23/07 Miller, LAT, Wagons Circled at CIA Over Tapes' Demise

Iran says gets 90 pct of oil income in euros, yen

12/23/07 Reuters, Iran says gets 90 pct of oil income in euros, yen

Military Divorce On Rise

12/23/07 LaPlante, Salt Lake Tribune, Military Divorce On Rise

December 24, 2007

Pfizer arrests sought in Nigeria

12/24/07 BBC, Pfizer arrests sought in Nigeria

Good and Evil at the Center of the Earth: A Quechua Christmas Carol

12/24/07 Palast, GregPalast, Good and Evil at the Center of the Earth: A Quechua Christmas Carol

Pakistan government under attack

12/24/07 Al Jazeera, Pakistan government under attack

US aid 'diverted' in Pakistan

12/24/07 BBC, US aid 'diverted' in Pakistan

Assurances over US biometric data

12/24/07 BBC, Assurances over US biometric data

Snow storms in US claim 11 lives

12/24/07 BBC, Snow storms in US claim 11 lives

Hard-plastic bottles raise worries

12/24/07 CNN, Hard-plastic bottles raise worries

The Torture Tape Fingering Bush As a War Criminal

12/24/07 Sullivan, Times Online, The Torture Tape Fingering Bush As a War Criminal

Acid-Mining Michigan

12/24/07 Glossenger, ITT, Acid-Mining Michigan

Mountain of discarded mobiles grows at 'frightening' rate

12/24/07 Fildes, Independent, Mountain of discarded mobiles grows at 'frightening' rate

Global tyre shortage threatens to stop mining industry in its tracks

12/24/07 Fortson, Independent, Global tyre shortage threatens to stop mining industry in its tracks

Record numbers of child soldiers drafted into Congo war

12/24/07 Brown, Independent, Record numbers of child soldiers drafted into Congo war

In Kentucky's Teeth, Poverty and Neglect Take Toll

12/24/07 Urbina, NYT, In Kentucky's Teeth, Poverty and Neglect Take Toll

Anarchists in the Aisles? Stores Provide a Stage

12/24/07 Urbina, NYT, Anarchists in the Aisles? Stores Provide a Stage

This Is the Sound of a Bubble Bursting

12/24/07 Goodman, NYT, This Is the Sound of a Bubble Bursting

Warnings Unheeded On Guards In Iraq

12/24/07 Fainaru, WP, Warnings Unheeded On Guards In Iraq

Dollar's Fall Is Felt Around The Globe

12/24/07 Faiola, WP, Dollar's Fall Is Felt Around The Globe

NORTHCOM: Constitution Not Important

12/24/07 Rogers, Intelligence Daily, NORTHCOM: Constitution Not Important

Cheney Accused of Blocking Californian Bid to Cut Car Fumes

12/24/07 Glaister, Guardian, Cheney Accused of Blocking Californian Bid to Cut Car Fumes

Scientist Shearer Brings Odd Bedfellows Together To Save The Earth

12/24/07 Garofoli, SF Chron, Scientist Shearer Brings Odd Bedfellows Together To Save The Earth

CIA Chief to Drag White House Into Torture Cover-Up Storm

12/24/07 Baxter, Times Online, CIA Chief to Drag White House Into Torture Cover-Up Storm

Archivist Challenges Cheney

12/24/07 Isikoff, Newsweek, Archivist Challenges Cheney

Blowback, Pakistan-style

12/24/07 LeVine, Al Jazeera, Blowback, Pakistan-style

Kean Says CIA Is Parsing Words on Interrogation Tapes

12/24/07 Marre, The Hill, Kean Says CIA Is Parsing Words on Interrogation Tapes

The FCC's Christmas Gift to Big Media

12/24/07 DemocracyNow, The FCC's Christmas Gift to Big Media

December 25, 2007

Beijing to switch to cleaner fuel: report

12/25/07 Reuters, Beijing to switch to cleaner fuel: report

Report: New Orleans' population nears 300,000

12/25/07 CNN, Report: New Orleans' population nears 300,000

Little laptop a hit in rural Peru

12/25/07 CNN, Little laptop a hit in rural Peru

Merrill Lynch Sells Stake to Singapore Firm

12/25/07 Dash, NYT, Merrill Lynch Sells Stake to Singapore Firm

Parents Defend School's Use of Shock Therapy

12/25/07 Kaufman, NYT, Parents Defend School's Use of Shock Therapy

A School in Georgia as a Laboratory for Getting Along

12/25/07 St. John, NYT, A School in Georgia as a Laboratory for Getting Along

Turkey bombs Northern Iraq: Iraqi official

12/25/07 Raouf, Reuters, Turkey bombs Northern Iraq: Iraqi official

Turkey prepares to amend free speech law

12/25/07 Reuters, Turkey prepares to amend free speech law

Widening of Health Care in States Hits Roadblocks

12/25/07 Sack, WP, Widening of Health Care in States Hits Roadblocks

Alaskans Weigh the Cost of Gold

12/25/07 Vick, WP, Alaskans Weigh the Cost of Gold

Zimbabwe woe as banks stay shut

12/25/07 BBC, Zimbabwe woe as banks stay shut

A Threat So Big, Academics Try Collaboration

12/25/07 Deutsch, NYT, A Threat So Big, Academics Try Collaboration

December 26, 2007

Turkish jets in fresh Iraq strike

12/26/07 BBC, Turkish jets in fresh Iraq strike

Iraq government backs amnesty law

12/26/07 BBC, Iraq government backs amnesty law

Tsunami remembered three years on

12/26/07 BBC, Tsunami remembered three years on

Russia tests ballistic missiles

12/26/07 BBC, Russia tests ballistic missiles

Human greed is a threat to the planet, warns Williams

12/26/07 Grice, Independent, Human greed is a threat to the planet, warns Williams

The undocumented hesitate to enter a less-alluring U.S.

12/26/07 Dickerson, LAT, The undocumented hesitate to enter a less-alluring U.S.

Rapidly, Buffett Secures a Deal for $4.5 Billion

12/26/07 Bajaj, NYT, Rapidly, Buffett Secures a Deal for $4.5 Billion

At 60% of Total, Texas Is Bucking Execution Trend

12/26/07 Liptak, NYT, At 60% of Total, Texas Is Bucking Execution Trend

Shiite Contest Sharpens In Iraq

12/26/07 Raghavan, WP, Shiite Contest Sharpens In Iraq

The Top 10 New Organisms of 2007

12/26/07 Madrigal, Wired, The Top 10 New Organisms of 2007

A Search for Hot Springs in the Arctic Yields Much More Remarkable Finds

12/26/07 Lloyd, Wired, A Search for Hot Springs in the Arctic Yields Much More Remarkable Finds

MI6 agents held talks with Taliban: report

12/26/07 AFP, MI6 agents held talks with Taliban: report

Researcher: Info Overload Costs Economy

12/26/-7 Jesdanun, Wired, Researcher: Info Overload Costs Economy

Around the World in a Boat Fueled by Human Fat

12/26/07 Squatriglia, Wired, Around the World in a Boat Fueled by Human Fat

Insurgent medical facility found next to torture complex

12/26/07 CNN, Insurgent medical facility found next to torture complex

Gathering Signatures In Cyberspace, Lawmaker Sets Out To Impeach Cheney

12/26/07 Clark, McClatchy, Gathering Signatures In Cyberspace, Lawmaker Sets Out To Impeach Cheney

Coal's Ascent Is Re-Igniting Familiar Debate

12/26/07 Donnelly, Boston Globe, Coal's Ascent Is Re-Igniting Familiar Debate

Climate Change Gives Rise to New World Order

12/26/07 Osava, IPS, Climate Change Gives Rise to New World Order

CUBA: Elizabeth and Monica's Wedding

12/26/07 Acosta, IPS, CUBA: Elizabeth and Monica's Wedding

CHALLENGES 2007-2008: Grim Present, Dim Future for Andean Integration

12/26/07 Marquez, IPS, CHALLENGES 2007-2008: Grim Present, Dim Future for Andean Integration

U.S. home prices fall by a record in October

12/26/07 AP, U.S. home prices fall by a record in October

China repeats pledges on energy security, price reform

12/26/07 Graham-Harrison, Reuters, China repeats pledges on energy security, price reform

December 27, 2007

The Solvency Crisis

12/27/07 CommonDreams, The Solvency Crisis

Both Sides Cite Science to Address Altered Corn

12/27/07 Rosenthal, NYT, Both Sides Cite Science to Address Altered Corn

Legal Community Condemns Destruction of CIA Tapes

12/27/07 Fisher, IPS, Legal Community Condemns Destruction of CIA Tapes

Bolivians fleeing misery at home find little relief in Brazil

12/27/07 Chang, McClatchy, Bolivians fleeing misery at home find little relief in Brazil

Bhutto assassination upends Bush strategy in South Asia

12/27/07 Landay, McClatchy, Bhutto assassination upends Bush strategy in South Asia

U.S. population to hit 303.15 mln on Jan 1: census

12/27/07 Reuters, U.S. population to hit 303.15 mln on Jan 1: census

"Gospel of Wealth" Facing Scrutiny

12/27/07 Gorski, AP, "Gospel of Wealth" Facing Scrutiny

EPA Is to Reveal Greenhouse Gas Papers

12/27/07 Hebert, AP, EPA Is to Reveal Greenhouse Gas Papers

THREAT LEVEL's Year in Review -- 2007

12/27/07 Poulson, Wired, THREAT LEVEL's Year in Review -- 2007

Markets wary after Bhutto killing

12/27/07 BBC, Markets wary after Bhutto killing

Pakistan's Bhutto and At Least 20 Others, Killed In Attack

12/27/07 AP, Pakistan's Bhutto and At Least 20 Others, Killed In Attack

Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

12/27/07 BBC, Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

Severe blow to hope for stability

12/27/07 Reynolds, BBC, Severe blow to hope for stability

Benazir Bhutto killed in attack

12/27/07 BBC, Benazir Bhutto killed in attack

NY to reduce greenhouse emissions

12/27/07 Wells, BBC, NY to reduce greenhouse emissions

Benazir Bhutto assassinated

12/27/07 CNN, Benazir Bhutto assassinated

Bush condemns 'cowardly' attack on Bhutto

12/27/07 CNN, Bush condemns 'cowardly' attack on Bhutto

Bhutto's death heightens concern for Pakistan's democracy

12/27/07 CNN, Bhutto's death heightens concern for Pakistan's democracy

Benazir Bhutto's life a sweeping epic of blood and controversy

12/27/07 Independent, Benazir Bhutto's life a sweeping epic of blood and controversy

Key events in the life of Benazir Bhutto

12/27/07 Guardian, Key events in the life of Benazir Bhutto

IRAQ: Saddam Provided More Food Than the U.S.

12/27/07 Ali & Jamail, IPS, IRAQ: Saddam Provided More Food Than the U.S.

EGYPT: U.S. Congress Conditions Aid on Border Containment

12/27/07 Morrow & al-Omrani, IPS, EGYPT: U.S. Congress Conditions Aid on Border Containment

HEALTH: Nuclear Plants Raise Leukaemia Threat

12/27/07 Gogoy, IPS, HEALTH: Nuclear Plants Raise Leukaemia Threat

Who killed Benazir Bhutto? The main suspects

12/27/07 Page, Times Online, Who killed Benazir Bhutto? The main suspects

New Armored Vehicles Drive Heated Debate

12/27/07 Barnes & Spiegel, LAT, New Armored Vehicles Drive Heated Debate

Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

12/27/07 Pincus, WP, Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

Pakistan's Missing Are Doubly Lost

12/27/07 Wallace, LAT, Pakistan's Missing Are Doubly Lost

Mortgage Probes Face Big Hurdles

12/27/07 Johnson, WP, Mortgage Probes Face Big Hurdles

Small-Scale Businesses Forestall a Green India

12/27/07 Lakshmi, WP, Small-Scale Businesses Forestall a Green India

Anger at asylum-seeker health cuts

12/27/07 Dugan, Independent, Anger at asylum-seeker health cuts

Hindu extremists burn down village churches

12/27/07 Sharma, Independent, Hindu extremists burn down village churches

Malnutrition Up in Darfur Despite Aid

12/27/07 Gettleman, NYT, Malnutrition Up in Darfur Despite Aid

Allergy to medicines 'is killing thousands'

12/27/07 Rose, Times Online, Allergy to medicines 'is killing thousands'

Shades of green

12/27/07 Waddington, Times Online, Shades of green

December 28, 2007

The vacuum left by Bhutto's death

12/28/07 BBC, The vacuum left by Bhutto's death

Inside the Beast

12/28/07 Yesmen.org, ITT, Inside the Beast:Lifelines, Lifetimes and Timelines: Hoisting Ourselves up the Fossil Chain

Bhutto buried in ancestral village

12/28/07 Al Jazeera, Bhutto buried in ancestral village

Nigeria corruption tsar sidelined

12/28/07 BBC, Nigeria corruption tsar sidelined

Russia denies missiles to Iran

12/28/07 CNN, Russia denies missiles to Iran

Officials: Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bhutto killing

12/28/07 CNN, Officials: Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bhutto killing

After Bhutto

12/28/07 Burke, Guardian, After Bhutto video

Australian terror detainee Hicks to be released

12/28/07 Walker, Guardian, Australian terror detainee Hicks to be released

A tragedy born of military despotism and anarchy

12/28/07 Ali, Guardian, A tragedy born of military despotism and anarchy

Caviar: The black market in black gold

12/28/07 Walker, Independent, Caviar: The black market in black gold

Credit Crisis? Just Wait for a Replay

12/28/07 Norris, NYT, Credit Crisis? Just Wait for a Replay

Musharraf's Political Future Appears Troubled

12/28/07 Rohde, NYT, Musharraf's Political Future Appears Troubled

Salvaging U.S. Diplomacy Amid Division

12/28/07 Cooper & Myers, NYT, Salvaging U.S. Diplomacy Amid Division

U.S. issues alert for stolen beef due to possible E. coli

12/28/07 Reuters, U.S. issues alert for stolen beef due to possible E. coli

Former Texas home of Bushes burned by arsonist

12/28/07 Reuters, Former Texas home of Bushes burned by arsonist

Klein Interview - Shock Doctrine

12/28/07 Truthout, Klein Interview - Shock Doctrine video

U.S. Brokered Bhutto's Return to Pakistan

12/28/07 Wright & Kessler, WP, U.S. Brokered Bhutto's Return to Pakistan

Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep

12/28/07 Madrigal, Wired, Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep

Activists in Vermont town want Bush, Cheney subject to arrest

12/29/07 CNN, Activists in Vermont town want Bush, Cheney subject to arrest

Mothers of war wounded face own pain, sacrifices

12/28/07 CNN, Mothers of war wounded face own pain, sacrifices

Pakistan government skips autopsy, shifts story on how Bhutto died

12/28/07 Shah & Strobel, McClatchy, Pakistan government skips autopsy, shifts story on how Bhutto died

Remember This: 350 Parts Per Million

12/28/07 McKibben, WP, Remember This: 350 Parts Per Million

Suicide shocks Montana into assessing vets' care

12/28/07 Adams, McClatchy, Suicide shocks Montana into assessing vets' care

How Green?

12/28/07 NOW, How Green?

December 29, 2007

Fighters deny Bhutto killing link

12/29/07 Al Jazeera, Fighters deny Bhutto killing link

Angry protests continue in Pakistan

12/29/07 Al Jazeera, Angry protests continue in Pakistan

Police disarmed in Mexican town

12/29/07 BBC, Police disarmed in Mexican town

Bush 'to veto' troop funding bill

12/29/07 BBC, Bush 'to veto' troop funding bill

Bhutto aide suggests cover-up

12/29/07 CNN, Bhutto aide suggests cover-up

Musharraf cracks down on rioters

12/29/07 BBC, Musharraf cracks down on rioters

Shame of Imported Labor in Kurdish North of Iraq

12/29/07 Kamber, NYT, Shame of Imported Labor in Kurdish North of Iraq

For years US eavesdroppers could read encrypted messages without the least difficulty

12/29/07 De Braeckeleer, Intelligence Daily, For years US eavesdroppers could read encrypted messages without the least difficulty

Oregon Domestic Partnership Law Halted

12/29/07 Skidmore, AP, Oregon Domestic Partnership Law Halted

2007 a Year of Weather Records in US

12/29/07 Borenstein, AP, 2007 a Year of Weather Records in US

Internet Opens Elite Colleges to All

12/29/07 Pope, AP, Internet Opens Elite Colleges to All

Global Warming to Alter California Landscape

12/29/07 Schwartz, AP, Global Warming to Alter California Landscape

December 30, 2007

Bhutto's son named as successor

12/20/07 BBC, Bhutto's son named as successor

Ebay launches microlending website

12/30/07 AL Jazeera, Ebay launches microlending website

Pakistan 'likely' to delay vote

12/30/07 BBC, Pakistan 'likely' to delay vote

Gaza pilgrims stranded in Red Sea

12/30/07 BBC, Gaza pilgrims stranded in Red Sea

Purported bin Laden message has warnings for Iraq, Israel

12/29/07 CNN, Purported bin Laden message has warnings for Iraq, Israel

The Free Market: A False Idol After All?

12/30/07 NYT, The Free Market: A False Idol After All?

Civil rights fears over DNA 'census'

12/30/07 Hill, Guardian, Civil rights fears over DNA 'census'

Merrill seeks more funds to avoid crisis

12/30/07 Doran & Wachman, Guardian, Merrill seeks more funds to avoid crisis

Surging Inflation Worries China's Leaders

12/30/07 Bezlova, IPS, Surging Inflation Worries China's Leaders

Edwards surges, Huckabee's bubble bursts

12/30/07 Thoma, McClatchy, Edwards surges, Huckabee's bubble bursts

Bloomberg Seeks New Way to Decide Who Is Poor

12/30/07 Kaufman, NYT, Bloomberg Seeks New Way to Decide Who Is Poor

Infection Hits a California Prison Hard

12/30/07 McKinley, NYT, Infection Hits a California Prison Hard

Tapes by C.I.A. Lived and Died to Save Image

12/30/07 Shane & Mazzetti, NYT, Tapes by C.I.A. Lived and Died to Save Image

Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraqi oil

12/30/07 Ersan, Reuters, Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraqi oil

Bipartisan Group Eyes Independent Bid

12/30/07 Broder, WP, Bipartisan Group Eyes Independent Bid

Solar Energy 'Revolution' Brings Green Power Closer

12/30/07 Vidal, Guardian, Solar Energy 'Revolution' Brings Green Power Closer

Iraqi refugees turn to sex trade in Syria

12/30/07 Lyon, Reuters, Iraqi refugees turn to sex trade in Syria

December 31, 2007

Bodies point to Alaska's past

12/31/07 Black, BBC, Bodies point to Alaska's past

Stranded pilgrims riot in Egypt

12/31/07 AL Jazeera, Stranded pilgrims riot in Egypt

Giving birth becomes the latest job outsourced to India

12/31/07 AP, Giving birth becomes the latest job outsourced to India

Drug firms probed in Iraq scandal

12/31/07 AP, Drug firms probed in Iraq scandal

2007 is America's Deadliest Year in Iraq

12/31/07 Stratton, Guardian, 2007 is America's Deadliest Year in Iraq

130 killed in Kenyan election violence

12/31/07 Rice, Guardian, 130 killed in Kenyan election violence

Bhutto Report: Musharraf Planned to Fix Elections

12/31/07 Shah, McClatchy, Bhutto Report: Musharraf Planned to Fix Elections

Rich pull away from poor in the classroom

12/31/07 Frean, Times Online, Rich pull away from poor in the classroom

Individual Privacy Under Threat In Europe and US, Report Says

12/31/07 AP, Individual Privacy Under Threat In Europe and US, Report Says

Bush Has Been Chasing The Wrong Nukes

12/31/07 Hari, Independent, Bush Has Been Chasing The Wrong Nukes

DHS Readies the 'Sick Stick'

12/31/07 Weinberger, Wired, DHS Readies the 'Sick Stick'

Cyprus, Malta convert to euro

12/31/07 Hadjicostis, AP, Cyprus, Malta convert to euro

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