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January 1, 2008

Fighting rocks Nigerian oil city

1/01/08 BBC, Fighting rocks Nigerian oil city

Posted on January 1, 2008 7:07 AM |

Bhutto tribe patriarch disputes party leadership succession

1/01/08 Shah, McClatchy, Bhutto tribe patriarch disputes party leadership succession

Posted on January 1, 2008 7:25 AM |

US diplomat killed in Sudan

1/01/08 Al Jazeera, US diplomat killed in Sudan

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:40 AM |

Iran struggles to meet gas demand

1/01/08 Al Jazeera, Iran struggles to meet gas demand

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:40 AM |

Technologies on the rise in 2008

1/01/08 BBC, Technologies on the rise in 2008

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:44 AM |

Germans tighten car exhaust rules

1/01/08 BBC, Germans tighten car exhaust rules

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:44 AM |

Sharp increase in prison suicides

1/01/08 BBC, Sharp increase in prison suicides

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:47 AM |

Gulf states form common market

1/01/08 Wheeler, BBC, Gulf states form common market

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:47 AM |

Climate focus as Japan heads G8

1/01/08 Hogg, BBC, Climate focus as Japan heads G8

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:48 AM |

Ministry backtracks on Bhutto sunroof claims

1/01/08 CNN, Ministry backtracks on Bhutto sunroof claims

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:49 AM |

'50 burnt in church' as Kenya violence spreads

1/01/08 CNN, '50 burnt in church' as Kenya violence spreads

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:49 AM |

TV cuts candidates from debates, angering Paul backers

1/01/08 AP, TV cuts candidates from debates, angering Paul backers

Posted on January 1, 2008 8:55 AM |

State Department denies it ignored danger to Bhutto

1/01/08 CNN, State Department denies it ignored danger to Bhutto

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:05 AM |

Bhutto had 'proof' of plan to rig election

01/01/08 Shah & Buncombe, Independent, Bhutto had 'proof' of plan to rig election

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:10 AM |

Chief Justice Again Calls for Pay Raise for Judges

1/01/08 Greenhouse, NYT, Chief Justice Again Calls for Pay Raise for Judges

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:13 AM |

Fund Frozen, Florida Towns Feel the Pinch

1/01/08 Swmple & Walsh, NYT, Fund Frozen, Florida Towns Feel the Pinch

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:16 AM |

Bhutto Spouse, Divisive Figure, Asserts Himself

1/01/08 Gall, NYT, Bhutto Spouse, Divisive Figure, Asserts Himself

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:19 AM |

Oil in North Dakota Brings Job Boom and Burdens

1/01/08 Davey, NYT, Oil in North Dakota Brings Job Boom and Burdens

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:20 AM |

Saying He Pulled Negative Ad, Huckabee Shows It

1/01/08 Seeyle, NYT, Saying He Pulled Negative Ad, Huckabee Shows It

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:20 AM |

The Benazir Bhutto dossier: 'secret service was diverting US aid for fighting militants to rig the elections'

1/01/08 Page, Times Online, The Benazir Bhutto dossier: 'secret service was diverting US aid for fighting militants to rig the elections'

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:25 AM |

Snow and ice, gales from Siberia and temperatures of -17C

1/01/08 Wighton, Times Online, Snow and ice, gales from Siberia and temperatures of -17C

Posted on January 1, 2008 9:26 AM |

January 2, 2008

What $100 oil would cost you

1/02/08 Hargreaves & Lamothe, CNN, What $100 oil would cost you

Posted on January 2, 2008 6:25 AM |

Gold surges to new record highs

1/02/08 BBC, Gold surges to new record highs

Posted on January 2, 2008 6:58 AM |

'Contraction' in US manufacturing

1/02/08 BBC, 'Contraction' in US manufacturing

Posted on January 2, 2008 6:59 AM |

Whites More Likely to Get ER Narcotics

1/02/08 Johnson, AP, Whites More Likely to Get ER Narcotics

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:00 AM |

Stocks tank on recession fears

1/02/08 Twin, CNN, Stocks tank on recession fears

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:07 AM |

Pakistan poll postponed

1/02/08 Al Jazeera, Pakistan poll postponed

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:07 AM |

Former "Dateline" Reporter Blasts NBC

1/02/08 Gough, Reuters, Former "Dateline" Reporter Blasts NBC

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:08 AM |

Ordeal over for Gaza pilgrims

1/02/08 Al Jazeera, Ordeal over for Gaza pilgrims

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:09 AM |

Alert Over The March of The 'Grey Goo' in Nanotechnology Frankenfoods

1/02/08 Poulter, Daily Mail, Alert Over The March of The 'Grey Goo' in Nanotechnology Frankenfoods

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:11 AM |

Kenya violence unsettles markets

1/02/08 BBC, Kenya violence unsettles markets

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:12 AM |

'Laughs' not exclusive to humans

1/02/08 BBC, 'Laughs' not exclusive to humans

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:13 AM |

Kenya 'facing humanitarian disaster'

1/02/08 Weaver, Guardian, Kenya 'facing humanitarian disaster'

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:14 AM |

CLIMATE CHANGE: Northward Ho?

1/02/08 Leahy, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: Northward Ho?

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:18 AM |

Prediction of -17C freeze cuts no ice with Met Office

1/02/08 Pidd, Guardian, Prediction of -17C freeze cuts no ice with Met Office

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:18 AM |

Giant sail technology could make shipping greener

1/02/08 Vidal, Guardian, Giant sail technology could make shipping greener

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:20 AM |

Empire's Architecture

1/02/08 McDuffee, ITT, Empire's Architecture

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:20 AM |

Returning Iraqis face lack of services, property disputes

1/02/08 Gumbrecht, McClatchy, Returning Iraqis face lack of services, property disputes

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:24 AM |

A Divide as Wolves Rebound in a Changing West

1/02/08 Johnson, NYT, A Divide as Wolves Rebound in a Changing West

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:26 AM |

Fed Fears Worsening Credit Market

1/02/08 Aversa, AP, Fed Fears Worsening Credit Market

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:27 AM |

Saudis Confirm Detention of Blogger

1/02/08 Zoepf, NYT, Saudis Confirm Detention of Blogger

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:27 AM |

Stonewalled by the CIA

1/02/08 Kean & Hamilton, NYT, Stonewalled by the CIA

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:28 AM |

Researchers Work on Cocaine Vaccine

1/02/08 AP, Researchers Work on Cocaine Vaccine

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:31 AM |

O Little Town in Oregon

1/01/08 Wilson, TruthOut, O Little Town in Oregon

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:32 AM |

Online Records May Aid ID Theft

1/02/08 Brubaker, WP, Online Records May Aid ID Theft

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:34 AM |

Uranium Lode in Va. Is Feared, Coveted

1/02/08 Kumar, WP, Uranium Lode in Va. Is Feared, Coveted

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:34 AM |

Same-Sex Divorce Challenges the Legal System

1/02/08 Linzer, WP, Same-Sex Divorce Challenges the Legal System

Posted on January 2, 2008 7:36 AM |

Nigeria: 'Niger Delta Elite Have Betrayed the People'

1/02/08 Ugah, All Africa, Nigeria: 'Niger Delta Elite Have Betrayed the People'

Posted on January 2, 2008 8:03 AM |

January 3, 2008

Water reuse 'vital for sustainability'

1/03/08 EDIE, Water reuse 'vital for sustainability'

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:35 AM |

Mexican Farmers Protest NAFTA

1/03/08 Tobar, LAT, Mexican Farmers Protest NAFTA

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:36 AM |

MEDIA-US: Foreign TV News Fell to Pre-9/11 Levels in 2007

1/03/08 Lobe, IPS, MEDIA-US: Foreign TV News Fell to Pre-9/11 Levels in 2007

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:39 AM |

Should America dump its man in Pakistan?

1/03/08 Landay, McClatchy, Should America dump its man in Pakistan?

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:42 AM |

Mexican trucks allowed deep into U.S. in defiance of Congress, lawmaker says

1/03/08 Montgomery, McClatchy, Mexican trucks allowed deep into U.S. in defiance of Congress, lawmaker says

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:45 AM |

Democrat's C.I.A. Tape Warning Is Declassified

1/03/08 Nizza, NYT, Democrat's C.I.A. Tape Warning Is Declassified

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:49 AM |

Israel bombs Gaza homes

1/03/08 Al Jazeera, Israel bombs Gaza homes

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:50 AM |

FDA to clear cloned livestock for consumers: report

1/03/08 Reuters, FDA to clear cloned livestock for consumers: report

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:50 AM |

Row over coal power station plan

1/03/08 BBC, Row over coal power station plan

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:51 AM |

Australia 'to revamp drought pay'

1/03/08 BBC, Australia 'to revamp drought pay'

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:54 AM |

Alaska oil exploration to begin

1/03/08 Bull, BBC, Alaska oil exploration to begin

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:55 AM |

Malaria risk 'higher this year'

1/03/08 BBC, Malaria risk 'higher this year'

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:55 AM |

Oil holds near record $100 high

1/03/08 BBC, Oil holds near record $100 high

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:57 AM |

CJD death 'is no cause for panic'

1/03/08 BBC, CJD death 'is no cause for panic'

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:57 AM |

Two million struck down by norovirus

1/03/08 Fletcher, TimesOnline, Two million struck down by norovirus

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:59 AM |

Chavez, China cooperate on oil, but for different reasons

1/03/08 Llana & Ford, CSM, Chavez, China cooperate on oil, but for different reasons

Posted on January 3, 2008 6:59 AM |

Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace

1/03/08 CSM, Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:02 AM |

Report May Have Motivated Destruction of Torture Tapes

1/03/08 Leopold, Truthout, Report May Have Motivated Destruction of Torture Tapes

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:03 AM |

Nicaraguan opposition resists Chavez's expanding 'revolution'

1/03/08 Rogers, CSM, Nicaraguan opposition resists Chavez's expanding 'revolution'

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:03 AM |

Green groups slam Arctic oil plan

1/03/08 CNN, Green groups slam Arctic oil plan

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:04 AM |

Nature and Man Jointly Cook Arctic

1/03/08 Borenstein, Wired, Nature and Man Jointly Cook Arctic

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:04 AM |

Bank of England issues gloomy credit forecast as high street shops suffer

1/03/08 Seager, Guardian, Bank of England issues gloomy credit forecast as high street shops suffer

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:12 AM |

Snow and severe weather hits northern England and Scotland

1/03/08 Siddque, Guardian, Snow and severe weather hits northern England and Scotland

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:15 AM |

How dangerous is Ecstasy, and is there a case to review its legal status?

1/03/08 Savage, Independent, How dangerous is Ecstasy, and is there a case to review its legal status?

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:18 AM |

What's Next For FISA?

1/03/08 Beutler, MoJo, What's Next For FISA?

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:21 AM |

A cold spell soon to replace global warming

1/03/08 Sorokin, RIA Novoski, A cold spell soon to replace global warming

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:22 AM |

The Peak Oil Crisis: Diesel

1/03/08 Whipple, Intelligence Daily, The Peak Oil Crisis: Diesel

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:26 AM |

B'desh facing 'rice catastrophe'

1/03/08 BBC, B'desh facing 'rice catastrophe'

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:32 AM |

Indian uranium decision condemned

1/03/08 Bhaumik, BBC, Indian uranium decision condemned

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:33 AM |

IEA Chief Says Oil May Rise to $150 on China Demand

1/03/08 Kwiatkowski & George, Bloomberg, IEA Chief Says Oil May Rise to $150 on China Demand

Posted on January 3, 2008 7:41 AM |

Warming forests sop up less greenhouse gases than thought

1/03/08 Spears, Canada.com, Warming forests sop up less greenhouse gases than thought

Posted on January 3, 2008 8:00 AM |

Voter ID Court Challenges Expected to Have Big Impact on 2008 Elections

1/03/08 Perine, Congressional Quarterly, Voter ID Court Challenges Expected to Have Big Impact on 2008 Elections

Posted on January 3, 2008 8:09 AM |

January 4, 2008

Many wards closed by vomiting bug

1/04/08 BBC, Many wards closed by vomiting bug

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:00 AM |

N Korea: US plotting nuclear war

1/04/08 Al Jazeera, N Korea: US plotting nuclear war

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:00 AM |

Universal flu jab works in people

1/04/08 BBC, Universal flu jab works in people

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:19 AM |

Jobs weak, unemployment soars

1/04/08 Isodore, CNN, Jobs weak, unemployment soars

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:19 AM |

California to get walloped by snow, wind, rain

1/04/08 CNN, California to get walloped by snow, wind, rain

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:23 AM |

Oil crosses $100 threshold

1/04/08 Hargreaves, CNN, Oil crosses $100 threshold

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:25 AM |

Consumers face further pain as banks rein in credit

1/04/08 Farrell, Independent, Consumers face further pain as banks rein in credit

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:33 AM |

Firms' profitability hits a record high

1/04/08 Farrell, Independent, Firms' profitability hits a record high

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:33 AM |

UZBEKISTAN: Call to Boycott Slave Children Cotton

1/04/08 Klomegah, IPS, UZBEKISTAN: Call to Boycott Slave Children Cotton

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:37 AM |

Ron Paul's backers are incredibly fervent

1/04/08 Douglas, McClatchy, Ron Paul's backers are incredibly fervent

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:43 AM |

U.S. Curtailing Bids to Expand Medicaid Rolls

1/04/08 Pear, NYT, U.S. Curtailing Bids to Expand Medicaid Rolls

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:46 AM |

Padilla sues ex-Bush official over memos

1/04/08 Anderson, AP, Padilla sues ex-Bush official over memos

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:47 AM |

AFRICOM: The Recolonization of Africa by Uncle Sam

1/04/08 Madsen, IntelDaily, AFRICOM: The Recolonization of Africa by Uncle Sam

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:53 AM |

As Planet Earth struggles with ecological damage, America's appetite remains insatiable

1/04/08 Payne, IntelDaily, As Planet Earth struggles with ecological damage, America's appetite remains insatiable

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:55 AM |

Oil: The power to shock

1/04/08 Independent, Oil: The power to shock

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:56 AM |

Six million face energy price hike of up to 17%

1/04/08 TimesOnline, Six million face energy price hike of up to 17%

Posted on January 4, 2008 6:57 AM |

A Drunken Night in Iraq, A Soldier Is Left Behind

1/04/08 St. George, WP, A Drunken Night in Iraq, A Soldier Is Left Behind

Posted on January 4, 2008 7:06 AM |

As oil passes $100, the question: will it stop?

1/04/08 CSM, As oil passes $100, the question: will it stop?

Posted on January 4, 2008 7:40 AM |

Ireland publishes draft battery disposal regulations

1/04/08 EDIE, Ireland publishes draft battery disposal regulations

Posted on January 4, 2008 7:47 AM |

Forget oil, the new global crisis is food

1/04/08 McCullen, Financial Post, Forget oil, the new global crisis is food

Posted on January 4, 2008 7:56 AM |

Dealing With the Dragon

1/04/08 Krugman, NYT, Dealing With the Dragon

Posted on January 4, 2008 7:58 AM |

Report: Turkey, Syria disputing over drawing water from Euphrates River

1/04/08 JPost, Report: Turkey, Syria disputing over drawing water from Euphrates River

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:00 AM |

Rising food prices in China threaten stability

1/04/08 Japan Today, Rising food prices in China threaten stability

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:01 AM |

A critical shield against global warming

1/04/08 Friesen, Globe&Mail, A critical shield against global warming

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:01 AM |

Plans to drill for Alaskan oil threaten polar bear numbers

1/04/08 Usborne, Independent, Plans to drill for Alaskan oil threaten polar bear numbers

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:02 AM |

Navy Must Cut Sonar Use off California

1/04/08 Weiss, LAT, Navy Must Cut Sonar Use off California

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:04 AM |

CIA in 2003 Planned Destruction of Tapes

1/04/08 Pincus, WP, CIA in 2003 Planned Destruction of Tapes

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:08 AM |

Scientists Use Sunlight to Make Fuel From CO2

1/04/08 Squatriglia, Wired, Scientists Use Sunlight to Make Fuel From CO2

Posted on January 4, 2008 8:12 AM |

Kenya turmoil hurts African showcase, U.S. interests

1/04/08 Bengali, McClatchy, Kenya turmoil hurts African showcase, U.S. interests

Posted on January 4, 2008 9:00 PM |

January 5, 2008

Congressional Hopefuls Applaud Maine Congressman For Impeachment Call

1/05/08 MaineToday, Congressional Hopefuls Applaud Maine Congressman For Impeachment Call

Posted on January 5, 2008 6:45 AM |

Two parties' presidential candidates hold very different debates

1/05/08 Lightman & Thomma, McClatchy, Two parties' presidential candidates hold very different debates

Posted on January 5, 2008 6:59 AM |

Fed ups credit auction offering

1/05/08 BBC, Fed ups credit auction offering

Posted on January 5, 2008 7:37 AM |

Low-energy bulb disposal warning

1/05/08 BBC, Low-energy bulb disposal warning

Posted on January 5, 2008 7:37 AM |

Mean rain, winds slam Southern California

1/05/08 CNN, Mean rain, winds slam Southern California

Posted on January 5, 2008 7:44 AM |

In Chinese Factories, Lost Fingers and Low Pay

1/05/08 Barboza, NYT, In Chinese Factories, Lost Fingers and Low Pay

Posted on January 5, 2008 7:53 AM |

Revolutionary air car runs on compressed air

1/05/08 Aivaz & Kane, IntelDaily, Revolutionary air car runs on compressed air

Posted on January 5, 2008 7:56 AM |

Trade Kills--Major New Study Confirms Astronomical Cancer Risk

1/05/08 RosenBerg, OpenLeft, Trade Kills--Major New Study Confirms Astronomical Cancer Risk

Posted on January 5, 2008 8:17 AM |

January 6, 2008

Key Pakistan governor steps down

1/06/08 Dasgupta, BBC, Key Pakistan governor steps down

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:39 AM |

Greece hit by strong earthquake

1/06/08 BBC, Greece hit by strong earthquake

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:39 AM |

Vomiting bug to get worse

1/06/08 Revill, Guardian, Vomiting bug to get worse

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:48 AM |

250,000 Kenyans driven out of homes

1/06/08 Rice, Guardian, 250,000 Kenyans driven out of homes

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:50 AM |

The £1,290 car delights Indians but horrifies the green lobby

1/06/08 Gentleman, Guardian, The £1,290 car delights Indians but horrifies the green lobby

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:51 AM |

Brown: my vision for 'dangerous' year ahead

1/06/08 Watt, Guardian, Brown: my vision for 'dangerous' year ahead

Posted on January 6, 2008 6:59 AM |

Army Lets a Felon Join Up, but N.Y.P.D. Will Not

1/06/08 Chivers & Rashbaum, NYT, Army Lets a Felon Join Up, but N.Y.P.D. Will Not

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:05 AM |

U.S. Considers New Covert Push Within Pakistan

1/06/08 Myers et al, NYT, U.S. Considers New Covert Push Within Pakistan

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:05 AM |

Private Cash Sets Agenda for Urban Infrastructure

1/06/08 Lichitelle, NYT, Private Cash Sets Agenda for Urban Infrastructure

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:07 AM |

Court to consider execution by lethal injection

1/06/08 Vicini, Reuters, Court to consider execution by lethal injection

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:08 AM |

Toward A Post-Oil Community

1/06/08 Goodchild, CounterCurrents, Toward A Post-Oil Community

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:11 AM |

Stores to ban 'cruel' eggs from battery hens

1/06/08 Ungoed, TimesOnline, Stores to ban 'cruel' eggs from battery hens

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:12 AM |

Can You Count On These Machines?

1/06/08 Thompson, NYT, Can You Count On These Machines?

Posted on January 6, 2008 7:48 AM |

State secrecy clouds supreme court case

1/06/08 Weinstein, LAT, State secrecy clouds supreme court case

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:12 PM |

Musharraf: Bhutto to blame for her assassination

1/06/07 CNN, Musharraf: Bhutto to blame for her assassination

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:21 PM |

Pakistanis flee into Afghanistan

1/06/08 BBC, Pakistanis flee into Afghanistan

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:24 PM |

Global Warming Hits China

1/06/08 O'Brien, Forbes, Global Warming Hits China

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:25 PM |

The Candidates On Global Warming

1/06/08 Funkhouse, Courant, The Candidates On Global Warming

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:25 PM |

Scientists Help Mice Paralyzed by Spinal Injuries Walk Again

1/06/08 Fox, Scientists Help Mice Paralyzed by Spinal Injuries Walk Again

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:26 PM |

US Military Not Welcome in Pakistan: Army

1/06/08 AFP, US Military Not Welcome in Pakistan: Army

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:31 PM |

Gaza Outages Expand After Fuel Cutbacks

1/06/08 Barzak, AP, Gaza Outages Expand After Fuel Cutbacks

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:48 PM |

Will CIA Tape Investigation Dig Deep Enough?

1/06/08 Mikkelsen, Reuters, Will CIA Tape Investigation Dig Deep Enough?

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:49 PM |

Will CIA Tape Investigation Dig Deep Enough?

1/06/08 Mikkelsen, Reuters, Will CIA Tape Investigation Dig Deep Enough?

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:50 PM |

FINANCE: Watchdog Faults IMF Loan Conditions

1/06/08 Aslam, IPS, FINANCE: Watchdog Faults IMF Loan Conditions

Posted on January 6, 2008 8:59 PM |

The Guardian's '50 People Who Could Save the Planet'

1/06/08 Revkin, NYT, The Guardian's '50 People Who Could Save the Planet'

Posted on January 6, 2008 9:05 PM |

Edward v. Obama-Cross-Wiring Populism and Progressivism

1/06/08 Rosenberg, Open Left, Edward v. Obama-Cross-Wiring Populism and Progressivism

Posted on January 6, 2008 9:08 PM |

Why I Believe Bush Must Go

1/06/08 McGovern, WP, Why I Believe Bush Must Go

Posted on January 6, 2008 9:10 PM |

Scientists Find Key to What Could Make Bird Flu a Human Pandemic

1/06/08 Keim, Wired, Scientists Find Key to What Could Make Bird Flu a Human Pandemic

Posted on January 6, 2008 9:12 PM |

January 7, 2008

Racial Disparities Persist in US Cancer Treatment

1/07/08 Dunham, Reuters, Racial Disparities Persist in US Cancer Treatment

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:30 AM |

Israel Seeks Ban on Settlement Report Ahead of Bush Visit

1/07/08 AFP, Israel Seeks Ban on Settlement Report Ahead of Bush Visit

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:32 AM |

The Fog of War Crimes

1/07/08 Berrigan, ITT, The Fog of War Crimes

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:33 AM |

Supreme Court to consider whether voter ID law is constitutional

1/07/08 Gordon, McClatchy, Supreme Court to consider whether voter ID law is constitutional

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:34 AM |

As bankruptcies surge, Congress ponders change in law

1/07/08 Hotakainen, McCltachy, As bankruptcies surge, Congress ponders change in law

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:36 AM |

Voter ID Laws Are Set to Face Strictest Test

1/07/08 Urbina, NYT, Voter ID Laws Are Set to Face Strictest Test

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:12 PM |

Royal Marines rescue dogs from Afghanistan

1/07/08 Telegraph, Royal Marines rescue dogs from Afghanistan

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:20 PM |

Climate change makes water the new oil

1/07/08 Brodie, Telegraph, Climate change makes water the new oil

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:27 PM |

Marine survey investigates climate change

1/07/08 Aust.BC, Marine survey investigates climate change

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:28 PM |

Australia floods strand thousands

1/07/08 Mercer, BBC, Australia floods strand thousands

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:50 PM |

ENVIRONMENT: U.S. Groups Sue Shell Over Refinery Pollution

1/07/08 Aslam, IPS, ENVIRONMENT: U.S. Groups Sue Shell Over Refinery Pollution

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:52 PM |

HEALTH: Native Suicide Surge Rooted in Colonial Traumas

1/07/08 Jahal, IPS, HEALTH: Native Suicide Surge Rooted in Colonial Traumas

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:53 PM |

Blood-diamond expert testifies at Taylor's war crimes trial

1/07/08 Corder, Independent, Blood-diamond expert testifies at Taylor's war crimes trial

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:56 PM |

Biting insects 'killed dinosaurs'

1/07/08 von Radowiz, Independent, Biting insects 'killed dinosaurs'

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:56 PM |

Andrew Glyn: Leading left-wing economist devoted to the study of inequality

1/07/08 Independent, Andrew Glyn: Leading left-wing economist devoted to the study of inequality

Posted on January 7, 2008 8:58 PM |

Rush of Water Leaves a Nevada Town in Anguish

1/07/08 Friess, NYT, Rush of Water Leaves a Nevada Town in Anguish

Posted on January 7, 2008 9:02 PM |

If Your Hard Drive Could Testify

1/07/08 Liptak, NYT, If Your Hard Drive Could Testify

Posted on January 7, 2008 9:04 PM |

Kenya's Kikuyus Are Now Target of Rival Tribes

1/07/08 Gettleman, NYT, Kenya's Kikuyus Are Now Target of Rival Tribes

Posted on January 7, 2008 9:06 PM |

U.S. Prison Grows Beyond Capacity in Afghanistan

1/07/08 Golden, NYT, U.S. Prison Grows Beyond Capacity in Afghanistan

Posted on January 7, 2008 9:07 PM |

January 8, 2008

Baghdad armed volunteers seized

1/08/08 BBC, Baghdad armed volunteers seized

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:21 AM |

'Bribes' free top Taleban leader

1/08/08 BBC, 'Bribes' free top Taleban leader

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:21 AM |

Malaysia bans Indian recruitment

1/08/08 BBC, Malaysia bans Indian recruitment

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:24 AM |

Recession in the US 'has arrived'

1/08/08 BBC, Recession in the US 'has arrived'

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:25 AM |

US says Iran incident 'dangerous'

1/08/08 BBC, US says Iran incident 'dangerous'

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:25 AM |

US opens Afghan deaths tribunal

1/08/08 BBC, US opens Afghan deaths tribunal

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:27 AM |

Call to Keep Water Clean of Privatisation

1/08/08 Cronin, IPS, Call to Keep Water Clean of Privatisation

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:28 AM |

Did The US Just Provoke Iran?

1/08/08 Cole, Salon, Did The US Just Provoke Iran?

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:29 AM |

ACLU Rips Plan to Track R.I. Students

1/08/08 Smith, AP, ACLU Rips Plan to Track R.I. Students

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:30 AM |

Just going to work, Palestinians and Israelis travel different roads

1/08/08 Nissenbaum, McClatchy, Just going to work, Palestinians and Israelis travel different roads

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:35 AM |

US unveils Iran 'provocation' video

1/08/08 Al Jazeera, US unveils Iran 'provocation' video

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:34 PM |

New twist in Kenya political crisis

1/08/08 Al Jazeera, New twist in Kenya political crisis

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:34 PM |

Senegal protest over EU trade deals

1/08/08 Al Jazeera, Senegal protest over EU trade deals

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:35 PM |

Dolphins: Iran's weapon against the US?

1/08/08 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, Dolphins: Iran's weapon against the US?

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:39 PM |

Mortgage giant denies bankruptcy

1/08/08 BBC, Mortgage giant denies bankruptcy

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:40 PM |

Wall Street's terrible Tuesday

1/08/08 Twin, CNN, Wall Street's terrible Tuesday

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:42 PM |

3 killed as warm weather breeds winter tornadoes

1/08/08 CNN, 3 killed as warm weather breeds winter tornadoes

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:44 PM |

Rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon

1/08/08 CNN, Rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:45 PM |

PERU: Operation Condor Tentacles Stretched Even Farther

1/08/08 Paez, IPS, PERU: Operation Condor Tentacles Stretched Even Farther

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:49 PM |

Divergent rulings complicate immigration law

1/08/08 Doyle, McClatchy, Divergent rulings complicate immigration law

Posted on January 8, 2008 8:54 PM |

Tapes Answer Doubts on Confrontation With Iran

1/08/08 Nizza, NYT, Tapes Answer Doubts on Confrontation With Iran

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:00 PM |

IAEA's Iran probe moves into final stage: diplomat

1/08/08 Heinrich, Reuters, IAEA's Iran probe moves into final stage: diplomat

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:02 PM |

Taylor trial hears how child was dismembered

1/08/08 Hudson, Reuters, Taylor trial hears how child was dismembered

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:04 PM |

Drug addiction genes identified

1/08/08 Reuters, Drug addiction genes identified

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:05 PM |

White House Told to Provide E-Mail Info

1/08/08 Yost, AP, White House Told to Provide E-Mail Info

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:10 PM |

Groups Cite Oil Leases in US Delay on Rating Polar Bear's Status

1/08/08 Kay, SF Chron, Groups Cite Oil Leases in US Delay on Rating Polar Bear's Status

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:12 PM |

In Greenland, Ice and Instability

1/08/08 Revkin, NYT, In Greenland, Ice and Instability

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:13 PM |

Pentagon Won't Probe KBR Rape Charges

1/08/08 Rood, ABC, Pentagon Won't Probe KBR Rape Charges

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:13 PM |

There's a Men's Route And a Women's Route

1/08/08 Lyons, WP, There's a Men's Route And a Women's Route

Posted on January 8, 2008 9:15 PM |

January 9, 2008

Source: Immunity sought in CIA case

1/09/08 CNN, Source: Immunity sought in CIA case

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:30 AM |

White House told to answer questions on missing e-mails

1/09/08 Redman, CNN, White House told to answer questions on missing e-mails

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:31 AM |

Bush calls Iran 'threat to world peace'

1/09/08 CNN, Bush calls Iran 'threat to world peace'

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:32 AM |

RoboCop in Iraq

1/09/08 McDuffee, ITT, RoboCop in Iraq

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:33 AM |

ENVIRONMENT: Report Finds Rising Tide of Green Financing

1/09/08 Leahy, IPS, ENVIRONMENT: Report Finds Rising Tide of Green Financing

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:36 AM |

The $100 Barrel of Oil vs. the Global War on Terror

1/09/08 Englehardt, MoJo, The $100 Barrel of Oil vs. the Global War on Terror

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:37 AM |

Faulty E.P.A. Climate Math on California Car Plan

1/09/08 Revkin, NYT, Faulty E.P.A. Climate Math on California Car Plan

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:40 AM |

Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Economy Faces Recession

1/09/08 Willis & Fraher, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Economy Faces Recession

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:45 AM |

How the Next President Can End Our Oil Addiction

1/09/08 Squatriglia, Wired, How the Next President Can End Our Oil Addiction

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:49 AM |

Blackwater USA Steps Up Lobbying Efforts

1/09/08 AP, Blackwater USA Steps Up Lobbying Efforts

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:51 AM |

Glowing Pig Passes Genes to Piglets

1/09/08 Bowden, AP, Glowing Pig Passes Genes to Piglets

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:51 AM |

AT&T and Other ISPs May Be Getting Ready to Filter

1/09/08 Stone, NYT, AT&T and Other ISPs May Be Getting Ready to Filter

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:52 AM |

House Launches FCC Investigation; Warns Against Destroying Documents

1/09/08 Edgerton, Broadcast&Cable, House Launches FCC Investigation; Warns Against Destroying Documents

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:55 AM |

CIA Whistle-Blower Philip Agee Dies in Cuba

1/09/08 Broadle, CommonDreams, CIA Whistle-Blower Philip Agee Dies in Cuba

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:56 AM |

FCC to Probe Comcast Data Discrimination

1/09/08 Svesson, AP, FCC to Probe Comcast Data Discrimination

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:57 AM |

Shell and Total Square Up Over Gasfield in Iraq's Sunni Heartland

1/09/08 Pagnamenta, TimesOnline, Shell and Total Square Up Over Gasfield in Iraq's Sunni Heartland

Posted on January 9, 2008 7:58 AM |

Bush expedites Saudi smart bomb deal

1/09/08 Keinon & Katz, Jerusalem Post, Bush expedites Saudi smart bomb deal

Posted on January 9, 2008 9:35 AM |

US wants Pakistan to bite the bullet

1/09/08 Shahzad, Asia Times, US wants Pakistan to bite the bullet

Posted on January 9, 2008 8:36 PM |

Eroding Western living standards

1/09/08 Hutchinson, Asia Times, Eroding Western living standards

Posted on January 9, 2008 8:38 PM |

Human activity blamed for decline of coral reefs

1/09/08 Randerson, Guardian, Human activity blamed for decline of coral reefs

Posted on January 9, 2008 8:47 PM |

Stocks Dive on Reports of New Ills

1/09/08 Bajaj, NYT, Stocks Dive on Reports of New Ills

Posted on January 9, 2008 8:57 PM |

January 10, 2008

Blair joins JP Morgan

1/10/08 Al Jazeera, Blair joins JP Morgan

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:17 AM |

US bombs outskirts of Baghdad

1/10/08 Al Jazeera, US bombs outskirts of Baghdad

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:17 AM |

Study: Iraqi death toll 151,000

1/10/08 Al Jazeera, Study: Iraqi death toll 151,000

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:19 AM |

US judge refuses to probe CIA tapes

1/10/08 Al Jazeera, US judge refuses to probe CIA tapes

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:20 AM |

Floods wreak havoc in Sri Lanka

1/10/08 Al Jazeera, Floods wreak havoc in Sri Lanka

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:21 AM |

Iran airs video of navy stand-off

1/10/08 BBC, Iran airs video of navy stand-off

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:21 AM |

Australia to act on plastic bags

1/10/08 BBC, Australia to act on plastic bags

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:24 AM |

Africa 'being drained of doctors'

1/10/08 BBC, Africa 'being drained of doctors'

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:25 AM |

U.S. counterfeiting charges against N. Korea based on shaky evidence

1/10/08 Hall, McClatchy, U.S. counterfeiting charges against N. Korea based on shaky evidence

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:25 AM |

Dementia drug instant hit claim

1/10/08 BBC, Dementia drug instant hit claim

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:26 AM |

Scientists explore using viruses to combat germs

1/10/08 Boyd, McClatchy, Scientists explore using viruses to combat germs

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:26 AM |

How a credit crunch may hurt the world economy

1/10/08 Trumbull, CSM, How a credit crunch may hurt the world economy

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:26 AM |

Why oil prices are stubbornly high

1/10/08 Scherer, CSM, Why oil prices are stubbornly high

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:28 AM |

Weakest holiday season in years

1/10/08 Kavilanz, CNN, Weakest holiday season in years

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:28 AM |

It's official: green light for new nuclear power stations

1/10/08 Jones, Independent, It's official: green light for new nuclear power stations

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:34 AM |

Ashcroft Deal Brings Scrutiny in Justice Dept.

1/10/08 Shenon, NYT, Ashcroft Deal Brings Scrutiny in Justice Dept.

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:41 AM |

Peak Oil and the Financial Markets: A Forecast for 2008

1/10/08 Gail, Intel Daily, Peak Oil and the Financial Markets: A Forecast for 2008

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:42 AM |

Ex-CIA Official May Refuse to Testify About Videotapes

1/10/08 Eggen & Warrick, WP, Ex-CIA Official May Refuse to Testify About Videotapes

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:47 AM |

Who Is Killing the Women of Basra?

1/10/08 Susskind, ZNet, Who Is Killing the Women of Basra?

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:47 AM |

Official Version of Naval Incident Starts to Unravel

1/10/08 Porter, IPS, Official Version of Naval Incident Starts to Unravel video

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:48 AM |

Kucinich Seeks NH Dem Vote Recount

1/10/08 Rothingham, AP, Kucinich Seeks NH Dem Vote Recount

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:50 AM |

Steal This Wi-Fi

1/10/08 Schneier, Wired, Steal This Wi-Fi

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:52 AM |

2005 Use of Gas by Blackwater Leaves Questions

1/10/08 Risen, NYT, 2005 Use of Gas by Blackwater Leaves Questions

Posted on January 10, 2008 7:59 AM |

January 11, 2008

US military chief warns Tehran

1/11/08 Al Jazeera, US military chief warns Tehran

Posted on January 11, 2008 6:52 AM |

Turkey shells northern Iraq

1/11/08 Al Jazeera, Turkey shells northern Iraq

Posted on January 11, 2008 6:53 AM |

World Bank 'uncovers India fraud'

1/11/08 BBC, World Bank 'uncovers India fraud'

Posted on January 11, 2008 6:57 AM |

Waste violence strikes Sardinia

1/11/08 BBC, Waste violence strikes Sardinia

Posted on January 11, 2008 6:58 AM |

Baghdad wakes up to rare snowfall

1/11/08 BBC, Baghdad wakes up to rare snowfall

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:00 AM |

US trade deficit widens sharply

1/11/08 BBC, US trade deficit widens sharply

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:00 AM |

Bank of America buys Countrywide

1/11/08 BBC, Bank of America buys Countrywide

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:01 AM |

Japan recession fears on the rise

1/11/08 BBC, Japan recession fears on the rise

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:02 AM |

China's trade surplus jumps 48%

1/11/08 BBC, China's trade surplus jumps 48%

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:03 AM |

FBI wiretaps cut for unpaid bills

1/11/08 Bowes, BBC, FBI wiretaps cut for unpaid bills

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:04 AM |

China blogger beaten to death

1/11/08 CNN, China blogger beaten to death

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:08 AM |

World Warming Despite Cool Pacific and Baghdad Snow

1/11/08 Doyle, Reuters, World Warming Despite Cool Pacific and Baghdad Snow

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:09 AM |

UN Remains Impotent as Captive of US

1/11/08 Deen, IPS, UN Remains Impotent as Captive of US

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:10 AM |

Abu Ghraib Officer: Probe Was Incomplete

1/11/08 Nuchols, AP, Abu Ghraib Officer: Probe Was Incomplete

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:11 AM |

Philip Agee: Former CIA agent who accused his government of 'state terrorism'

1/11/08 Independent, Philip Agee: Former CIA agent who accused his government of 'state terrorism'

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:17 AM |

In voiding suit, appellate court says torture is to be expected

1/11/08 Gordon, McClatchy, In voiding suit, appellate court says torture is to be expected

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:23 AM |

How Clinton's stimulus plan stacks up

1/11/08 Hall, McClatchy, How Clinton's stimulus plan stacks up

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:24 AM |

Mysterious crowd suddenly stopped Bhutto's car, officer says

1/11/08 Shah & Landay, McClatchy, Mysterious crowd suddenly stopped Bhutto's car, officer says

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:24 AM |

How to Build a Homeland Security Campus in Seven Steps

1/11/08 Gould-Wartofsky, MoJo, How to Build a Homeland Security Campus in Seven Steps

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:27 AM |

Stocks Drop Sharply Amid Subprime Woes

1/11/08 Grynbaum, NYT, Stocks Drop Sharply Amid Subprime Woes

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:36 AM |

Giant Write-Down Is Seen for Merrill

1/11/08 Werdigier & Anderson, NYT, Giant Write-Down Is Seen for Merrill

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:42 AM |

US Corporate Elite Fear Candidate Edwards

1/11/08 Drawbaugh, Reuters, US Corporate Elite Fear Candidate Edwards

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:46 AM |

Andrew Roth on Front Page Depictions of War

1/11/08 Renner, Truthout, Andrew Roth on Front Page Depictions of War video

Posted on January 11, 2008 7:49 AM |

January 12, 2008

Aids study raises breakthrough hope

1/12/08 Al Jazeera, Aids study raises breakthrough hope

Posted on January 12, 2008 6:50 AM |

Iraq parliament passes Baath law

1/12/08 Al Jazeera, Iraq parliament passes Baath law

Posted on January 12, 2008 6:50 AM |

Guantanamo protesters arrested

1/12/08 Al Jazeera, Guantanamo protesters arrested

Posted on January 12, 2008 6:51 AM |

Musharraf rejects UN Bhutto probe

1/12/08 BBC, Musharraf rejects UN Bhutto probe

Posted on January 12, 2008 6:53 AM |

US-Iranian naval dispute deepens

1/12/08 BBC, US-Iranian naval dispute deepens

Posted on January 12, 2008 6:57 AM |

U.S.: Iranian bombs rise in Iraq

1/12/08 CNN, U.S.: Iranian bombs rise in Iraq

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:05 AM |

Musharraf tells U.S.: Stay out of Pakistan

1/12/08 CNN, Musharraf tells U.S.: Stay out of Pakistan

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:07 AM |

Vomiting bug puts three hospitals on red alert

1/12/08 Clarke & Usherwood, Independent, Vomiting bug puts three hospitals on red alert

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:12 AM |

Serbia bans US and British election monitors

1/12/08 Zimonjic, Independent, Serbia bans US and British election monitors

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:15 AM |

Super Bowl commercials going for £1.4m for 30-second slot

1/12/08 Foley, Independent, Super Bowl commercials going for £1.4m for 30-second slot

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:16 AM |

US hit by price rises in Chinese imports

1/12/08 Foley, Independent, US hit by price rises in Chinese imports

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:17 AM |

Economic inequality, not just tribalism, spurs clashes in Kenya

1/12/08 Bengali, McClatchy, Economic inequality, not just tribalism, spurs clashes in Kenya

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:20 AM |

Let There Be Light Crude

1/12/08 Blake, MoJo, Let There Be Light Crude

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:30 AM |

Iraqi Civilian Deaths Massive by Any Measure

1/12/08 Rizvi, IPS, Iraqi Civilian Deaths Massive by Any Measure

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:30 AM |

A Long-Dry California River Gets, and Gives, New Life

1/12/08 Archibold, NYT, A Long-Dry California River Gets, and Gives, New Life

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:31 AM |

Escalating Losses Force Citigroup to Seek More Foreign Investment

1/12/08 Dash & SOrokin, NYT, Escalating Losses Force Citigroup to Seek More Foreign Investment

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:34 AM |

Iran Encounter Grimly Echoes '02 War Game

1/12/08 Shanker, NYT, Iran Encounter Grimly Echoes '02 War Game

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:35 AM |

RIGHTS-LATIN AMERICA: 'Operation Condor' Was No Mystery to Washington

1/12/08 Paez, IPS, RIGHTS-LATIN AMERICA: 'Operation Condor' Was No Mystery to Washington

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:43 AM |

Japan Approves Bill on Afghan War

1/12/08 Onishi, NYT, Japan Approves Bill on Afghan War

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:43 AM |

Iran says atom cooperation to prove West wrong

1/12/08 Hafezi, Reuters, Iran says atom cooperation to prove West wrong

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:44 AM |

Backlash as more claim religion to get place in top schools

1/12/08 Gledhill, TimesOnline, Backlash as more claim religion to get place in top schools

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:45 AM |

US Attorney's Office Accused of Anthrax Case Leaks

1/12/08 Willman, LAT, US Attorney's Office Accused of Anthrax Case Leaks

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:45 AM |

Fears About Economy Increase

1/12/08 Faiola & Tse, WP, Fears About Economy Increase

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:52 AM |

Food From Clones Safe, E.U. Draft Says

1/12/08 Weiss, WP, Food From Clones Safe, E.U. Draft Says

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:57 AM |

US Issues National ID Standards, Setting Stage for a Showdown

1/12/08 Wald, NYT, US Issues National ID Standards, Setting Stage for a Showdown

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:57 AM |

ARGENTINA: Mystery of the Dead Whales

1/12/08 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: Mystery of the Dead Whales

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:58 AM |

Arrests in Sardinia waste clashes

1/12/08 BBC, Arrests in Sardinia waste clashes

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:58 AM |

Gorilla Sanctuary Is Congo War Front

1/12/08 Pittman, Wired, Gorilla Sanctuary Is Congo War Front

Posted on January 12, 2008 8:02 AM |

Chinese intelligence responds to reports it penetrated NSA listening post in Hawaii

1/12/08 World Tribune, Intel Daily, Chinese intelligence responds to reports it penetrated NSA listening post in Hawaii

Posted on January 12, 2008 8:04 AM |

Baghdad Embassy Is Called a Fire Risk

1/12/08 Kessler, WP, Baghdad Embassy Is Called a Fire Risk

Posted on January 12, 2008 7:53 PM |

January 13, 2008

Bush: Iran threat to world security

1/13/08 Al Jazeera, Bush: Iran threat to world security

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:21 AM |

Iran nuclear answers 'in a month'

1/13/08 BBC, Iran nuclear answers 'in a month'

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:26 AM |

Water-boarding 'would be torture'

1/13/08 BBC, Water-boarding 'would be torture'

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:27 AM |

Confront Iran danger early - Bush

1/13/08 BBC, Confront Iran danger early - Bush

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:28 AM |

Tehran warns US over nuclear row

1/12/08 Leyne, BBC, Tehran warns US over nuclear row

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:29 AM |

Iraq opens door to Saddam's followers

1/13/08 Beaumont, Guardian, Iraq opens door to Saddam's followers

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:33 AM |

Libya key transit for UK-bound migrants

1/13/08 Townsend, Guardian, Libya key transit for UK-bound migrants

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:35 AM |

Green ships in deadly duel with whalers

1/13/08 McKie, Guardian, Green ships in deadly duel with whalers

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:36 AM |

The fish that could just save the cod

1/13/08 Mesure, Independent, The fish that could just save the cod

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:37 AM |

Green ships in deadly duel with whalers

1/13/08 McKie, Guardian, Green ships in deadly duel with whalers

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:37 AM |

Sex trafficking: 'I was sold for £4,500'

1/13/08 Taylor, Independent, Sex trafficking: 'I was sold for £4,500'

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:40 AM |

Economic View: China and India are heading for the top of the world but along the way the climb will become treacherous

1/13/08 McRae, Independent, Economic View: China and India are heading for the top of the world but along the way the climb will become treacherous

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:41 AM |

Prisoners 'to be chipped like dogs'

1/13/08 Brady, Independent, Prisoners 'to be chipped like dogs'

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:42 AM |

Scientists fear losing access to intelligence data

1/13/08 Blumenthal. McClatchy, Scientists fear losing access to intelligence data

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:44 AM |

The Afterlife of Cellphones

1/13/08 Mooallem, NYT, The Afterlife of Cellphones

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:46 AM |

Lives of Grinding Poverty, Untouched by China's Boom

1/13/08 French, NYT, Lives of Grinding Poverty, Untouched by China's Boom

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:48 AM |

Across America, Deadly Echoes of Foreign Battles

1/13/08 Sontag & Alvarez, NYT, Across America, Deadly Echoes of Foreign Battles

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:50 AM |

In Texas, Weighing Life With a Border Fence

1/13/08 Blumenthal, NYT, In Texas, Weighing Life With a Border Fence

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:51 AM |

Israel to get "smarter" U.S.-made bombs than Saudis

1/13/08 Williams, Reuters, Israel to get "smarter" U.S.-made bombs than Saudis

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:53 AM |

Energy rip-off exposed

1/13/08 Swinford, TimesOnline, Energy rip-off exposed

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:55 AM |

Hopes of custom-built organs as scientists create beating heart

1/13/08 Templeton, TimesOnline, Hopes of custom-built organs as scientists create beating heart

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:57 AM |

West Bank's Jewish 'Outposts' Dig In

1/13/08 Finer, WP, West Bank's Jewish 'Outposts' Dig In

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:59 AM |

Clintons Move to Ease Some Racial Friction

1/13/08 Kornblut & Murray, Clintons Move to Ease Some Racial Friction

Posted on January 13, 2008 8:00 AM |

You Can Lend P2P, but Can You Collect?

1/13/08 Singletary, WP, You Can Lend P2P, but Can You Collect?

Posted on January 13, 2008 8:01 AM |

Democrats clash over civil rights

1/13/08 BBC, Democrats clash over civil rights

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:30 PM |

Shiites, Sunnis pressure Kurds about Kirkuk

1/13/08 Parker, LAT, Shiites, Sunnis pressure Kurds about Kirkuk

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:42 PM |

George W. Bush to reaffirm strong ties with Saudi Arabia

1/13/08 Zakaria, Reuters, George W. Bush to reaffirm strong ties with Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:47 PM |

Mexican Authorities Move to Crush Copper Strike

1/13/08 Bacon, TruthOut, Mexican Authorities Move to Crush Copper Strike

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:51 PM |

FBI Finds Blackwater Trucks Patched

1/13/08 Apuzzo & Jordan, AP, FBI Finds Blackwater Trucks Patched

Posted on January 13, 2008 7:52 PM |

January 14, 2008

European shares rise in trading

1/14/08 BBC, European shares rise in trading

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:30 AM |

Video link for US Afghan inmates

1/14/08 BBC, Video link for US Afghan inmates

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:30 AM |

IRAQ: Awoken to a New Danger

1/14/08 al-Fadhily & Jamail, IPS, IRAQ: Awoken to a New Danger

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:39 AM |

PAKISTAN: Food Shortages Dim Public Enthusiasm For Polls

1/14/08 Ebrahim, IPS, PAKISTAN: Food Shortages Dim Public Enthusiasm For Polls

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:40 AM |

Tropical disease headed toward U.S., health officials warn

1/14/08 Pugh, McClatchy, Tropical disease headed toward U.S., health officials warn

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:40 AM |

Off Target

1/14/08 Pitzer, MoJo, Off Target

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:41 AM |

Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010

1/14/08 Maynard, NYT, Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:42 AM |

Russia restrict visas for British Council staff

1/14/08 Kilner & Sweeney, Reuters, Russia restrict visas for British Council staff

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:45 AM |

The Real Delegate Count

1/14/08 Galindez, Truthout, The Real Delegate Count

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:47 AM |

Main Iraq Sunni Arab bloc says ready to return to government

1/14/08 Ibrahim, Reuters, Main Iraq Sunni Arab bloc says ready to return to government

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:47 AM |

Responding to Recession

1/14/08 Krugman, NYT, Responding to Recession

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:51 AM |

US Shifts Sunni Strategy in Iraq

1/14/08 Spiegel, LAT, US Shifts Sunni Strategy in Iraq

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:51 AM |

Escalating Ice Loss Found in Antarctica

1/14/08 Kaufman, WP, Escalating Ice Loss Found in Antarctica

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:54 AM |

Farmers Rise In Challenge To Chinese Land Policy

1/14/08 Cody, WP, Farmers Rise In Challenge To Chinese Land Policy

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:56 AM |

Strong Action Urged To Cut Md. Energy Use

1/14/08 Rein, WP, Strong Action Urged To Cut Md. Energy Use

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:57 AM |

The storied Mediterranean faces climate change

1/14/08 Itano, CSM, The storied Mediterranean faces climate change

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:57 AM |

Biofuels 'do more harm than good to environment' says Royal Society

1/14/08 Smith, TimesOnline, Biofuels 'do more harm than good to environment' says Royal Society

Posted on January 14, 2008 6:59 AM |

'Core issues' on Mid-East agenda

1/14/08 BBC, 'Core issues' on Mid-East agenda

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:30 PM |

American banks set for further big write-downs

1/14/08 Foley, Independent, American banks set for further big write-downs

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:32 PM |

Port down to its last fishing boat

1/14/08 Farmer, Independent, Port down to its last fishing boat

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:39 PM |

Profit warnings surged to 107 in final quarter of 2007

1/14/08 Fildes, Independent, Profit warnings surged to 107 in final quarter of 2007

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:40 PM |

PM backs removal of body parts without consent

1/14/08 Grice, Independent, PM backs removal of body parts without consent

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:41 PM |

Americans Cut Back Sharply on Spending

1/14/08 Barbaro & Uchitelle, NYT, Americans Cut Back Sharply on Spending

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:43 PM |

Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?

1/14/08 Berenson, NYT, Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:45 PM |

Team Creates Rat Heart Using Cells of Baby Rats

1/14/08 Altman, NYT, Team Creates Rat Heart Using Cells of Baby Rats

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:46 PM |

Britain joined plot to overthrow a Communist Italian government

1/14/08 Delaney & Evans, TimesOnline, Britain joined plot to overthrow a Communist Italian government

Posted on January 14, 2008 7:48 PM |

January 15, 2008

Bush complains over oil prices

1/15/08 AL Jazeera, Bush complains over oil prices

Posted on January 15, 2008 6:53 AM |

Miliband warns on Russia tax move

1/15/08 BBC Miliband warns on Russia tax move

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:02 AM |

Pensions paid to Nigerian rebels

1/15/08 BBC, Pensions paid to Nigerian rebels

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:11 AM |

Scientists unveil 'supercarrot'

1/15/08 BBC, Scientists unveil 'supercarrot'

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:13 AM |

Deadly new form of MRSA emerges

1/15/08 BBC, Deadly new form of MRSA emerges

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:13 AM |

Dollar falls ahead of key US data

1/15/08 BBC, Dollar falls ahead of key US data

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:17 AM |

Japan whaling illegal, court says

1/15/08 BBC, Japan whaling illegal, court says

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:17 AM |

Drain on the Mediterranean: rising water usage

1/15/08 Itano, CSM, Drain on the Mediterranean: rising water usage

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:18 AM |

Russia's row with Britain escalates

1/15/08 Weir, CSM, Russia's row with Britain escalates

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:20 AM |

Guatemala's Colom takes office

1/15/08 Vasquez, CNN, Guatemala's Colom takes office

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:20 AM |

Energy suppliers 'are profiteering from poor people'

1/15/08 Hickman, Independent, Energy suppliers 'are profiteering from poor people'

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:23 AM |

Gold hits $900 as dollar falls on rate-cut rumours

1/15/08 O'Grady, Independent, Gold hits $900 as dollar falls on rate-cut rumours

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:24 AM |

Citigroup gets $12.5 billion in cash, cuts dividend

1/15/08 AP, Citigroup gets $12.5 billion in cash, cuts dividend

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:25 AM |

Is Religion a Threat to Democracy?

1/14/08 Chernus, MoJo, Is Religion a Threat to Democracy?

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:27 AM |

U.S. to Speed Deportation of Criminals in Jail

1/15/08 Preston, NYT, U.S. to Speed Deportation of Criminals in Jail

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:30 AM |

Cloned Animals Safe to Eat, F.D.A. Concludes

1/15/08 Nizza, NYT, Cloned Animals Safe to Eat, F.D.A. Concludes

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:30 AM |

Baltimore Finds Subprime Crisis Snags Women

1/15/08 Leland, NYT, Baltimore Finds Subprime Crisis Snags Women

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:31 AM |

Iraqi sees need for U.S. military until 2018: report

1/15/08 Reuters, Iraqi sees need for U.S. military until 2018: report

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:38 AM |

Troops to shoot rioters in Pakistan polls: Musharraf

1/15/08 Reuters, Troops to shoot rioters in Pakistan polls: Musharraf

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:38 AM |

U.S. urges China to open up on defense build-up

1/15/08 Beck, Reuters, U.S. urges China to open up on defense build-up

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:40 AM |

CIA tapes figure won't appear at Congress hearing

1/15/08 Mikklesen, Reuters, CIA tapes figure won't appear at Congress hearing

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:41 AM |

New study blames Columbus for syphilis spread

1/15/08 SteenHuysem, Reuters, New study blames Columbus for syphilis spread

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:42 AM |

Allies Feel Strain of Afghan War

1/15/08 DeYoung, WP, Allies Feel Strain of Afghan War

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:45 AM |

Ending Homelessness

1/15/08 Aratani, WP, Ending Homelessness

Posted on January 15, 2008 7:45 AM |

Poor sanitation seen killing 5,000 children a day

1/15/08 Reuters, Poor sanitation seen killing 5,000 children a day

Posted on January 15, 2008 8:03 AM |

FBI Wants Instant Access to British Identity Data

1/15/18 Bowcott, Guardian, FBI Wants Instant Access to British Identity Data

Posted on January 15, 2008 8:40 AM |

Scientists issue warning on ocean iron fertilisation

1/15/08 EDIE, Scientists issue warning on ocean iron fertilisation

Posted on January 15, 2008 8:40 AM |

January 16, 2008

Castro: I'm too ill for public life

1/16/08 Al Jazeera, Castro: I'm too ill for public life

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:29 AM |

First Came Katrina, Then Came HUD

1/16/08 Wallace, ITT, First Came Katrina, Then Came HUD

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:46 AM |

Gulf allies turn their backs on Bush

1/16/08 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, Gulf allies turn their backs on Bush

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:53 AM |

U.S. forces Texas city to give up land for border fence

1/16/08 Montgomery, McClatchy, U.S. forces Texas city to give up land for border fence

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:53 AM |

Smart bombs, dangerous ideas

1/16/08 Isenberg, Asia Times, Smart bombs, dangerous ideas

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:58 AM |

Tears on Wall Street

1/16/08 Hutchinson, Asia Times, Tears on Wall Street

Posted on January 16, 2008 6:59 AM |

Myanmar's gem trade loses its shine

1/16/08 Aslam, Asia Times, Myanmar's gem trade loses its shine

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:02 AM |

New inflation data explain middle-class squeeze

1/16/08 Hall, McClatchy, New inflation data explain middle-class squeeze

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:04 AM |

Congressional watchdog questions impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran

1/16/08 Strobel, McClatchy, Congressional watchdog questions impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:05 AM |

House ignores veto threat, passes tougher mine safety rules

1/16/08 Abdulah, McClatchy, House ignores veto threat, passes tougher mine safety rules

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:06 AM |

Rights group slams U.S. over private security contractors in Iraq

1/16/08 Barrett, McClatchy, Rights group slams U.S. over private security contractors in Iraq

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:07 AM |

Total guilty of French oil spill

1/16/08 BBC, Total guilty of French oil spill

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:36 AM |

Climate plans spark EU job fears

1/16/08 BBC, Climate plans spark EU job fears

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:50 AM |

Russia warned over 'intimidation'

1/16/08 BBC, Russia warned over 'intimidation'

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:51 AM |

Oil falls on US slowdown worries

1/16/08 BBC, Oil falls on US slowdown worries

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:51 AM |

Stand-off over whaling activists

1/16/08 BBC, Stand-off over whaling activists

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:52 AM |

On emptying seas, a vanishing way of life

1/16/08 Itano, CSM, On emptying seas, a vanishing way of life

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:53 AM |

Tuna's spawning grounds under threat

1/16/08 Itano, CSM, Tuna's spawning grounds under threat

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:53 AM |

New test for developers in Maine: climate change

1/16/08 Clayton, CSM, New test for developers in Maine: climate change

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:54 AM |

Flesh-eating bug strikes San Francisco's gay community

1/16/08 Laurence, Independent, Flesh-eating bug strikes San Francisco's gay community

Posted on January 16, 2008 7:55 AM |

Chertoff says Europe poses terrorism threat

1/16/08 Kelland, Reuters, Chertoff says Europe poses terrorism threat

Posted on January 16, 2008 8:00 AM |

Station Chief Made Appeal To Destroy CIA Tapes

1/16/08 Warrick & Pincus, WP, Station Chief Made Appeal To Destroy CIA Tapes

Posted on January 16, 2008 8:04 AM |

Corporate Fraud Lawsuits Restricted

1/16/08 Barnes & Johnson, Corporate Fraud Lawsuits Restricted

Posted on January 16, 2008 8:06 AM |

USDA Recommends That Food From Clones Stay Off the Market

1/16/08 Weiss, WP, USDA Recommends That Food From Clones Stay Off the Market

Posted on January 16, 2008 8:07 AM |

EU energy chief warns about 'peak oil'

1/16/08 EurActiv, EU energy chief warns about 'peak oil'

Posted on January 16, 2008 8:42 AM |

January 17, 2008

IMF says Iraq economy to boom

1/17/08 Al Jazeera, IMF says Iraq economy to boom

Posted on January 17, 2008 6:26 AM |

Pakistani troops 'flee border post'

1/17/08 Al Jazeera, Pakistani troops 'flee border post'

Posted on January 17, 2008 6:27 AM |

Pakistan faces wheat shortage

1/17/08 Al Jazeera, Pakistan faces wheat shortage

Posted on January 17, 2008 6:28 AM |