Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Obama weighs options on anniversary of Afghan war - The Associated Press


Washington Post


Obama weighs options on anniversary of Afghan war

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" On the eighth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama is gathering his national security team for another strategy session. Obama is examining how to proceed with a worsening war that has claimed ...


Eight Years On in Afghanistan, Can the US Still Win?

TIME


For Antiwar Protesters, the Cause Isn't Lost

Washington Post


Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations

Bloomberg


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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Kim Jong Il demands US ties for nuclear talks - Times Online


Times Online


Kim Jong Il demands US ties for nuclear talks

Times Online


Kim Jong Il, the North Korean leader, has said that he is willing to return to international negotiations on destroying his country's nuclear weapons, but only if he is satisfied with the result of prior talks with the United States. ...


North Korea tells China it would rejoin nuclear talks

Los Angeles! Times


Q+A-What next for N.Korea after Chinese PM's visit?

Reuters


S Korea remains cautious on DPRK's intention on nuclear talks

Xinhua


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Monday, October 5, 2009

8 US Troops Killed in Siege of Outpost - Washington Post


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8 US Troops Killed in Siege of Outpost

Washington Post


KABUL, Oct. 4 -- US commanders had been planning since late last year to abandon the sm »


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Sunday, October 4, 2009

In Afghanistan, 8 US troops killed in attacks - Los Angeles Times


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In Afghanistan, 8 US troops killed in attacks

Los Angeles Times


Coordinated assaults on remote outposts in the east also leave two Afghan soldiers dead, NATO officials say. By Laura King Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan - Eight American service members were killed in coordinated attacks on two outposts in a remote ...


US troops die in Afghan battle

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Distance Between 'We Must' and 'We Can'

New York Times


Eight foreign, two Afghan troops killed in Afghanistan

AFP


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Saturday, October 3, 2009

David Letterman affair is no joke - Los Angeles Times


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David Letterman affair is no joke

Los Angeles Times


The talk show host's revelation that he had relationships with female employees sparks impassioned discussion about hypocrisy and sex in the workplace. By Matea Gold and Scott Collins Reporting from Los Angeles and New York - David Letterman has milked ...


DA: Man Charged in Letterman Plot Was Deep in Debt

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Chicago Could Be a Lucrative Olympics Choice - New York Times


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Chicago Could Be a Lucrative Olympics Choice

New York Times


Michelle Obama greeting Nadia Comaneci and other former Olympians before the Chicago 2016 Dinner on Wednesday in Copenhagen. By RICHARD SANDOMIR Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics would probably bring in more money from a United States TV ...


In Copenhagen, Obama makes pitch for Olympics

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2016 Olympics: Cliffhanger in Copenhagen fills air with electric ...

Chicago Tribune


Olympics 2016 decision day: live blog

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

China celebrates National Day extravaganza - AFP


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China celebrates National Day extravaganza

AFP


BEIJING â€" China on Thursday celebrated 60 years of communist rule with a military parade and lavish ceremonies on Beijing's Tiananmen Square showcasing the nation's revival as a global power. Thousands of troops marched in tight formations, ...


China eyes defensive capability in building up military

Xinhua


What if Mao had lost...

Aljazeera.net


On Day for China Pride, Little Interest in Ideology

New York Times


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