Monday, November 30, 2009

Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home - CNN


Telegraph.co.uk


Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home

CNN


Lakewood, Washington (CNN) -- The suspect in the fatal shooting of four police officers kept authorities at bay early Monday -- seven hours after a massive manhunt tracked him to a house in an east Seattle neighborhood. Authorities had been looking for ...


Washington Cop Shooting Suspect Maurice Clemmons Cornered by Police

ABC News


Seattle police killer suspect 'shot and possibly dead'

BBC News


Man Said to Be Cornered in Tacoma Shooting

New York Times


TheNewsTribune.com -guardian.co.uk -Seattle Times


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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown - Reuters


Times Online


Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown

Reuters


LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has c »


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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Derailment of express train rekindles Russian fears - BBC News


guardian.co.uk


Derailment of express train rekindles Russian fears

BBC News


In the hours after news broke of an intercity train being derailed in Russia, when there was still no official comment on the likely cause, the theory of a terrorist attack was already being reported by some Russian media. ...


Attack Suspected in Russian Train Crash that Killed 25

Voice of America


Russia investigates train derailment as terror act

The Associated Press


Terror inquiry launched into Russian train crash

Times Online


RIA Novosti -New York Times -Xinhua


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Friday, November 27, 2009

Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN Watchdog - New York Times


CBC.ca


Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN Watchdog

New York Times


PARIS â€" One day after the director general of the United Nations nuclear watchdog castigated Iran for blocking inquiries into its nuclear program, the organization's governing body voted on Friday to censure Tehran ...


Iran told to halt work on nuclear plant by UN watchdog

guardian.co.uk


Iran rebuked over secret nuclear plant by IAEA council

Telegraph.co.uk


World powers unite to censure Iran over nuclear work

AFP


Reuters -PRESS TV -Reuters UK


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner - The Associated Press


Times Online


Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Michaele and Tareq Salahi didn't look out of place at Tuesday's White House state dinner. They were  »


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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Q+A-Obama ponders extra troops for Afghanistan - Reuters


guardian.co.uk


Q+A-Obama ponders extra troops for Afghanistan

Reuters


KABUL, Nov 25 (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama says he will "finish the job" in Afghanistan, a signal he is likely to announce next week that he is sending tens of thousands of extra troops. The announcement should mostly fulfill a ...


Singh visit helps India-US ties but isssues remain

Xinhua


Obama tells Singh that US values its ties with India

Los Angeles Times


Bob Ainsworth criticises Barack Obama over Afghanistan

Telegraph.co.uk


Chicago Tribune -New York Daily News -Philadelphia Inquirer


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Philippines Massacre Death Toll Rises to 46 - Voice of America


Boston Globe


Philippines Massacre Death Toll Rises to 46

Voice of America


Officials say the death toll from an attack on an election caravan has risen to 46, after police found 11 more bodies in a mass grave. Philippines officials say the death toll from an attack on an election caravan has risen to 46, after police found 11 ...


China condemns hostage killing in southern Philippines

Xinhua


Homicidal vendettas integral to Filipino politics

Telegraph.co.uk


Philippines massacre sparks state of emergency

ABC Online


Times Online -The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net


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Monday, November 23, 2009

Lawyer: Hasan 'has no sensation' below chest - msnbc.com


New Zealand Herald


Lawyer: Hasan 'has no sensation' below chest

msnbc.com


AP file A look at some of the people involved in the deadly rampage at the Texas Army post. Nov. 19: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday asked how the long list of warning signs from Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan were missed. ...


Muslim soldier at Fort Hood says Army, Islam share common values

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle - The Associated Press


The Chosun Ilbo


Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ...


Senate sets stage for historic health debate

Houston Chronicle


1st hurdle for Senate health care bill

Chicago Tribune


Key vote advances health bill

New York Post


WLOS -Las Vegas Sun -Washington Post


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Senate vs. House bills - Washington Post


BBC News


Senate vs. House bills

Washington Post


Each bill requires people to buy insurance or pay a penalty -- $750 by 2016 in the Senate bill and 2.5 percent of income in the House bill. Each bill sets up insurance marketplaces, c »


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Saturday, November 21, 2009

WRAPUP 1-Healthcare bill faces first U.S. Senate test - Reuters


BBC News


WRAPUP 1-Healthcare bill faces first U.S. Senate test

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The US Senate will cast its first crucial test vote on healthcare reform on Saturday, with Democrats close to reaching the 60 votes needed to overcome Republican opposition and open debate. ...


Senate readies for key healthcare vote

Los Angeles Times


GOP criticizes bill ahead of vote

WLOS


Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate

New York Times


Boston Globe -Chicago Tribune -Arizona Republic


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Friday, November 20, 2009

Health-care historian: GOP opposing ideas it long espoused - Philadelphia Inquirer


New York Times


Health-care historian: GOP opposing ideas it long espoused

Philadelphia Inquirer


In the past, most opposition to changing health care came from health-care interest groups: doctors, insurance companies, drug companies. This time, it's different. There has been considerable grumbling from the medical establishment, ...


Democrats risk taxing the wealthy for healthcare

Los Angeles Times


Dems' health hits Medicare third rail

Politico


Another 2000-Page Bill

CNSNews.com


FOXNews -The Detroit News -San Jose Mercury News


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

FAA Resolves Computer Breakdown After US Flight Disruptions - Bloomberg


China Daily


FAA Resolves Computer Breakdown After US Flight Disruptions

Bloomberg


Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- A telecommunications breakdown that disrupted flights throughout the US has been fixed and  »


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At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives - CNN


New York Times


At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives

CNN


After months of debate around the country and in its committees, the full US Senate will take up the health care bill. Washington (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health ...


Senate health bill's cost at $849B

Philadelphia Inquirer


Senate unveils $849 billion health care package

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Africa: Corruption Perception - Nigeria's Rating Worsens - AllAfrica.com


Voice of America


Africa: Corruption Perception - Nigeria's Rating Worsens

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

China's rising nationalism - BBC News


BBC News


China's rising nationalism

BBC News


While US President Barack Obama has been sitting down with China's leaders seeking ever closer co-operation, some observers are concerned as to how China will behave as it gets stronger. Beijing is building up its military forces, ...


Copenhagen deal should have immediate effect -Obama

Reuters


US, China stress cooperation on world issues

AFP


Hu and Obama pledge climate action

Aljazeera.net


Telegraph.co.uk -Bloomberg -Times Online


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Monday, November 16, 2009

Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines - Reuters


MiamiHerald.com


Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines

Reuters


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer experts fear new US breast imaging guidelines that recommend against routine screening mammograms for women in their 40s may have their roots in the current drive in Washington to reform healthcare. ...


New mammogram recommendations spark controversy

Newsday


In Reversal, Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40

New York Times


Routine Mammograms Before 50: Not Much Point

U.S. News & World Report


WebMD -Medscape -Forbes


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livejournal.com

China detains activists as Obama arrives - Washington Post


Times Online


China detains activists as Obama arrives

Washington Post


AP BEIJING -- Police detained dozens of activists and petitioners in Beijing and elsewhere in China as President Barack Obama arrived on his first state visit to the country, friends, family members and a human rights group said Monday. ...


Obama visit arouses mistrust in China's Internet populace

Reuters


Obama Says US-China Trade Spurs Prosperity for Both

Bloomberg


Obama to China: Uncensored society is healthy

The Associated Press


Voice of America -guardian.co.uk -Times Online


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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Obama says time running out for Iran on nuclear deal - Reuters


Straits Times


Obama says time running out for Iran on nuclear deal

Reuters


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama said Sunday time was running out for diplomacy to resolve a crisis over Iran's nuclear program, but Russian President Dmitry Medvedev offered softer criticism of Tehran. ...


White House Signals Progress on Myanmar, Iran

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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Five 9/11 suspects to face trial in US - San Francisco Chronicle


BBC News


Five 9/11 suspects to face trial in US

San Francisco Chronicle


The Obama administration said Friday that it will prosecute Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in a Manhattan federal courtroom, a decision that could mean one of the highest-profile terrorism trials in ...


New York voices on 9/11 trial

BBC News


A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects

The Associated Press


Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court

Los Angeles Times


Philadelphia Inquirer -W »


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A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects - The Associated Press


Los Angeles Times


A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" In a move both politic »


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Friday, November 13, 2009

In Tokyo, Obama Seeks to Improve Relations - New York Times


BBC News


In Tokyo, Obama Seeks to Improve Relations

New York Times


TOKYO â€" President Obama arrived in Tokyo on Friday afternoon, beginning his one-week tour of Asia with an effort to resuscitate flagging relations with Japan, once America's most important  »


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

US ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop surge - Times Online


Washington Post


US ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop surge

Times Online


The US ambassador to Afghanistan has dramatic »


livejournal.com

Official: Obama dissatisfied with Afghanistan options - CNN International


Voice of America


Official: Obama dissatisfied with Afghanistan options

CNN International


President Obama has been meeting with national security advisers to decide his next course of action in Afghanistan. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama sent his top aides back to the drawing board ...


Obama Requests Changes to Afghan Options

Voice of America


Obama Pushes For Changes to Afghan Options

New York Times


US envoy opposes troop surge in Afghanistan

guardian.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk -AFP -W »


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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

DC sniper's execution met with grief, bitterness - CNN


guardian.co.uk


DC sniper's execution met with grief, bitterness

CNN


Jarratt, Virginia (CNN) -- Justice fell short with the execution of Washington-area sniper John  »


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