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India, Pak agree on easing norms for cement, tea trade - Times of India
Gulf Times India, Pak agree on easing norms for cement, tea trade Times of India, India - 5 hours ago Pakistan, world's third largest consumer of tea, on the other hand agreed to facilitate and encourage import of tea through rail from India, world's largest ... India, Pak target $10b trade by 2010 The Statesman India to expand imports from Pakistan Daily Times Sell us cement, buy our tea: Pillai to Pakistan Indian Express Hindu  - GreaterKashmir.com (press release) all 111 news articles

EMSL Analytical Awarded EPA World Trade Center Contract - WebWire (press release)
EMSL Analytical Awarded EPA World Trade Center Contract WebWire (press release), GA - 17 hours ago ... of ongoing efforts to monitor current environmental conditions for residents and workers impacted by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. ...

Gagne quickly waived no-trade clause to join Red Sox - SI.com
Boston Globe Gagne quickly waived no- trade clause to join Red Sox SI.com - 7 hours ago "I think I see myself as a closer, but a chance to have 15 more saves or win a World Series, that was a pretty easy choice." Gagne can become a free agent ... Rangers Trade Players to Red Sox, Braves ABC News MAJOR LEAGUE TRADE DEADLINE PASSES Chicago Tribune Winning move by Gagne Boston Globe MLB.com  - Houston Chronicle all 807 news articles

FEATURE-Electronic trade swamps Chicago exchanges' pits - Reuters.uk
FEATURE-Electronic trade swamps Chicago exchanges' pits Reuters.uk, UK - 16 hours ago "It fits with a global world where people trade 24 hours a day," said Sandor, a pioneering veteran of financial futures. "It's opened up the business to ...

World trade doomed wild buffalo - study - Independent Online
World trade doomed wild buffalo - study Independent Online, South Africa - Aug 1, 2007 Reviewing 19th century international trade statistics, Taylor found that about six million buffalo hides - a significant portion of the kill-off - had ...

Families File for 9/11 Ceremony Permit - Forbes
Washington Post Families File for 9/11 Ceremony Permit Forbes, NY - 13 hours ago "We are actively looking at ways to accommodate family members who want to pay their respects on the World Trade Center site on 9/11, but the substantial ... Families of Sept. 11 victims request memorial at WTC site People's Daily Online Feud grows over NY 9/11 memorial ceremony site Reuters 9/11 families file permit to keep WTC anniversary at Ground Zero Newsday International Herald Tribune  - ToTheCenter.com all 241 news articles

dubai world trade centre launches first-ever ‘gitex technology ... - Al-Bawaba
dubai world trade centre launches first-ever ‘gitex technology ... Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 11 hours ago Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) recently announced the launch of the GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK Global Conference, the inaugural series of strategic seminars and ...

Now Brown must forge a radical role for Britain in new world order - The Business Magazine
Now Brown must forge a radical role for Britain in new world order The Business Magazine, UK - 5 hours ago It would be classically liberal on economics, fighting relentlessly for free trade , the free movement of capital, private property rights and the rule of ...

Oil falls in technically driven trade after setting new record ... - Forbes
Oil falls in technically driven trade after setting new record ... Forbes, NY - 28 minutes ago The cartel, supplier of some 40 pct of the world's crude oil, decided to cut output by a combined 1.7 mln bpd in two meeting late last year, ...

Paulson says world economy strong despite market slide - International Herald Tribune
Philadelphia Inquirer Paulson says world economy strong despite market slide International Herald Tribune, France - 21 hours ago What is going on in my judgment is a reassessment of risk," Paulson told reporters in Beijing after meetings with Chinese leaders on currency, trade and ... Around the world Houston Chronicle Senate panel OKs forex bill aimed at China Washington Post US Companies, Trade Groups Back Tariffs on Chinese Goods Bloomberg Wall Street Journal  - St. Louis Post-Dispatch all 636 news articles

The Latest on President Bush

Cheney stands pat for Bush - San Jose Mercury News
HispanicBusiness.com Cheney stands pat for Bush San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Aug 1, 2007 Cheney defended President Bush's commutation of former vice presidential Chief of Staff I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence for perjury, making false ... Cheney admits his predictions regarding Iraq insurgency were wrong Belfast Telegraph Cheney holds high hopes for Iraq Houston Chronicle Cheney appears to say that Bush will be remembered fondly on his ... Raw Story NavyTimes.com all 232 news articles

Bush to claim executive privilege - Boston Globe
Ledger Independent Bush to claim executive privilege Boston Globe, United States - 4 hours ago By Ben Feller, AP | August 2, 2007 WASHINGTON -- President Bush is expected to claim executive privilege to prevent two more White House aides from ... Bush Urges Action on Terrorist Surveillance Legislation Voice of America Bush Likely to Prevent Aides' Testimony Forbes Congress Moves Closer to Spying Renewal Washington Post Washington Post all 191 news articles

In bullish speech, Obama seeks to recast war on terrorism - Globe and Mail
Malaysia Star In bullish speech, Obama seeks to recast war on terrorism Globe and Mail, Canada - 1 hour ago But thus far, President Bush has avoided unilateral action in Pakistan, out of concern that such action would destabilize the Musharraf regime. ... Analysis: Obama Talks Tough on Terror Forbes Obama promises aggressive approach to terrorists Los Angeles Times Obama willing to invade Pakistan in al-Qaeda Times Online Scotsman  - Voice of America all 550 news articles

Bush Likely to Claim Executive Privilege to Prevent Karl Rove From ... - ABC News
AlaskaReport Bush Likely to Claim Executive Privilege to Prevent Karl Rove From ... ABC News - 14 hours ago President Bush , left, walks with his Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, center, and Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs Candi Wolff, ... Bush orders Rove, senior aide to refuse to testify Kentucky.com Bush Expected to Claim Exec Privilege Free Market News Network Bush invokes executive privilege for Rove to hide truth AlaskaReport Washington Post  - San Jose Mercury News all 55 news articles

Europeans cool to Bush plan on climate change - Hindustan Times
Europeans cool to Bush plan on climate change Hindustan Times, India - 4 hours ago "The declaration by President Bush basically restates the US classic line on climate change no mandatory reductions, no carbon trading and vaguely expressed ...

Dems, don't go wobbly - Seattle Times
Gulf News Dems, don't go wobbly Seattle Times, United States - 3 hours ago Worse yet, the Democrats are willing to cave before they fully understand how thoroughly they were hoodwinked by President Bush on other surveillance ... Leahy has harsh words for Bush legacy Politico Bush spy chief defends Gonzales USA Today Bush Administration acknowledges 'series' of other 'secret ... Raw Story Washington Post all 316 news articles

Bush and Brown ‘at one’ over war against terror - Dispatch Online
Daily Mail Bush and Brown ‘at one’ over war against terror Dispatch Online, South Africa - Aug 1, 2007 ANTI-WAR PROTEST: As President Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met at Camp David, members of Code Pink demonstrated in front of the White House ... Bomber Brown gets a lesson in power dressing Guardian Unlimited The Blairswitch Project: Brown a bulldog, no poodle to Bush Indian Express In a Brown study Hindustan Times Hindustan Times  - Chicago Tribune all 1,249 news articles

By scorning SCHIP, Bush sickens GOP outlook - Boston Herald
Washington Post By scorning SCHIP, Bush sickens GOP outlook Boston Herald, United States - 5 hours ago By Wayne Woodlief If President Bush drops his ill-advised threat to veto a pending bill that would reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program ... Actions in Congress Moving Toward Recess Forbes House Passes Child Health Bill Despite Bush Veto Threat Medical News Today House passes broad health care bill under threat of Bush veto Contra Costa Times Boston Globe  - Truthdig all 635 news articles

Iraq's two timetables - Los Angeles Times
Iraq's two timetables Los Angeles Times, CA - 3 hours ago So it is undoubtedly true, as President Bush and his advisors are fond of saying, that the political reconciliation clock in Baghdad is running behind the ... Here's What Went Wrong in Iraq U.S. News & World Report Nominee Mullen: Little political progress in Iraq USA Today Analysis says war could cost $1 trillion Boston Globe Omaha World-Herald (subscription)  - Baltimore Sun all 487 news articles

The Democrats' strategy in Congress - Town Hall
The Democrats' strategy in Congress Town Hall, DC - 6 hours ago The first is to introduce -- and, if possible, pass -- bills that sound attractive to the average voter but which they know President Bush will, ... Too early to judge the new majority Dallas Morning News (subscription) Dems Want to Keep GOP From Votes on Iraq Forbes Vote strategy angers GOP San Jose Mercury News Washington Post all 105 news articles

The Republican Race for 08

Westerners Holding Up in Race for Presidential Contributions - New West
Westerners Holding Up in Race for Presidential Contributions New West, MT - 1 hour ago Particularly Republicans , who raised almost $11 million dollars here, most of it in Utah and Arizona, and more than half of it going to Mitt Romney. ...

Oregon House Speaker Merkley Joins Race For US Senate - OPB
Oregon House Speaker Merkley Joins Race For US Senate OPB, OR - 2 hours ago Republicans are pointing to a vote in 2003, a few days after the invasion of Iraq. The Oregon House approved a non-binding resolution in the support of ... Merkley joins race against Smith OregonLive.com Merkley begins bid for US Senate seat Salem Statesman Journal House Speaker Merkley formally announces run for Gordon Smith's seat OregonLive.com all 19 news articles

Ethics Flaps Could Stir Competition for Alaska Congressional Titans - New York Times
Philadelphia Daily News Ethics Flaps Could Stir Competition for Alaska Congressional Titans New York Times, United States - Jul 31, 2007 By CQ Staff, CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY By Sara Lubbes and Lauren Phillips, CQ Staff Two Republicans , Sen. Ted Stevens and at-large Rep. ... Ted Stevens -- and Senate GOP -- In Trouble Yahoo! News What's the Matter With Alaska? Washington Post FBI searches home of Alaska senator Gulf Times all 1,048 news articles

California voting proposal could help Republicans in 2008 US ... - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
California voting proposal could help Republicans in 2008 US ... PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - Jul 31, 2007 The state Republican Party has not taken a position on the proposal, but it has powerful appeal for Republicans , who otherwise have little chance of ... California proposal could sway 2008 race New Hope Courier California electoral-vote plan could sway 2008 US presidential race PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) California proposal could sway 2008 race MSNBC all 157 news articles

America's Economic Mood: Gloomy - Wall Street Journal
America's Economic Mood: Gloomy Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago ... this widespread dissatisfaction to devise legislation targeting business interests and to build leads over Republicans in the 2008 presidential race . ...

GOP bellwether South Carolina shows a tangled race - Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor GOP bellwether South Carolina shows a tangled race Christian Science Monitor, MA - 12 hours ago But six months before the primary here, the state is giving up few secrets about the direction of the race , reflecting a level of disarray in the Republican ...

Mayor's race already on radar - San Diego Union Tribune
Mayor's race already on radar San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 9 minutes ago Regardless of who runs in the 2008 mayor's race , one issue that Republicans and Democrats alike will watch closely, as always in San Diego, is taxes. ...

The United States Under President Hillary Clinton - Beyond Chron
Philadelphia Inquirer The United States Under President Hillary Clinton Beyond Chron, CA - Jul 30, 2007 President Hillary Clinton has provided Republicans with just the boost their fundraising machine needed after the Party was badly outspent in 2008. ... Democratic rivals in race to recruit bloggers Guardian Unlimited all 99 news articles

Gingrich Says Republicans Likely to Face Clinton in 2008 Race - Bloomberg
Gingrich Says Republicans Likely to Face Clinton in 2008 Race Bloomberg - Jul 29, 2007 ... said he won't ``feel any great need to run'' if the leading Republicans demonstrate they will be able to run a strong race against Clinton. ...

• Republicans add candidate to race for council seat - Syracuse Post Standard
• Republicans add candidate to race for council seat Syracuse Post Standard, NY - 22 hours ago That sets up a three-way race for the seat held by Jeff DeFrancisco, one of only two Republicans on the 10-member council. DeFrancisco opted not to run for ...

News on the Environment

Torres Strait islands at risk from global warming - NEWS.com.au
Torres Strait islands at risk from global warming NEWS.com.au, Australia - 13 hours ago By Peter Michael GLOBAL warming is not just a theory in Torres Strait – it is lapping at people's doorsteps. The phenomenon is a visible reality as rising ...

Asian Brown Clouds Intensify Global Warming - Environment News Service
Earthtimes.org Asian Brown Clouds Intensify Global Warming Environment News Service - 3 hours ago "The conventional thinking is that brown clouds have masked as much as 50 percent of the global warming by greenhouse gases through the so-called global ... Big brown Asian cloud blamed for glacial melting ABC Online "Brown Cloud" Particulate Pollution Amplifies Global Warming National Science Foundation (press release) Study says pollution haze over the Indian Ocean contributes to the ... International Herald Tribune Bloomberg  - Independent Online all 28 news articles

India to take firm stand on global warming - Hindustan Times
India to take firm stand on global warming Hindustan Times, India - 4 hours ago It was just four per cent of the US per capita emission, eight per cent of UK's and 10 per cent of Japan's and 23 per cent of the global average," the note ... Europeans cool to Bush plan on climate change Hindustan Times No firm climate targets from G8: US Hindustan Times all 7 news articles

Nigerian global warming spam - Salon
Nigerian global warming spam Salon - 2 hours ago We hereby notify you that you have been selected as a partner in the World Campaign against Global Warming . In this program, you will be required to ...

'Sunshade' for global warming could cause drought - New Scientist (subscription)
'Sunshade' for global warming could cause drought New Scientist (subscription), UK - 3 hours ago Climate Change – Want to know more about global warming : the science, impacts and political debate? Visit our continually updated special report.

Insurers Claim Global Warming Makes Some Regions Too Hot to Handle - Scientific American
Insurers Claim Global Warming Makes Some Regions Too Hot to Handle Scientific American - 19 hours ago "If circumstances change due to global warming that alter the level of risk, insurance companies need to be free to reflect that risk," says David Snyder, ...

India, Japan sign pact on global warming - Hindustan Times
India, Japan sign pact on global warming Hindustan Times, India - 4 hours ago Japan signed a deal on Monday to help fast-growing India fight global warming as the two countries look ahead to a framework after the landmark Kyoto ... Menlo Park Joins In Global Warming Fight abc7news.com Los Gatos stepping up to stop global warming as mayor signs ... San Jose Mercury News all 3 news articles

Stray cat explosion joins list of evils blamed on global warming - National Post
National Post Stray cat explosion joins list of evils blamed on global warming National Post, Canada - 10 hours ago An explosion in Toronto's stray cat population is the latest phenomenon being blamed on global warming , joining a growing list of evils that includes ...

Next three decades crucial to fight global warming - Hindustan Times
TVNZ Next three decades crucial to fight global warming Hindustan Times, India - 4 hours ago Efforts to stabilise the level of greenhouse gases over the next 20 to 30 years will be crucial in the fight against global warming , the UN's leading ... Humans, other species threatened by warming , flooding Hindustan Times Serious warning about the warming Hindustan Times UN climate chief sceptical about global carbon tax ABC Online Hindustan Times  - Environment News Service all 85 news articles

China blames climate change for extreme weather - Reuters.uk
China blames climate change for extreme weather Reuters.uk, UK - Aug 1, 2007 BEIJING (Reuters) - Global warming is partly to blame for this year's weather extremes in China, which have led to more than 700 deaths from flooding and ... Extreme weather conditions in China a symptom of global warming ... Interfax.cn (subscription) all 13 news articles

Poverty

World Bank Backs Brown's Call For Progress On Poverty Reduction - World Bank Group
World Bank Backs Brown's Call For Progress On Poverty Reduction World Bank Group, DC - 19 hours ago Brown, in an address to the UN in New York, called for a new humanitarian alliance to help meet key world poverty reduction targets, evoking a ‘coalition ... UK's Brown to urge action to reach UN poverty goals World Bank Group all 2 news articles

World Bank, Anambra Govt. Collaborate On Healthcare - AllAfrica.com
World Bank, Anambra Govt. Collaborate On Healthcare AllAfrica.com, Washington - 4 hours ago Mrs Fisher said the World Bank is committed to eradication of poverty by promoting quality primary health services aimed at protecting women and children ...

Nigeria: World Bank Evaluates Operations in Country - AllAfrica.com
Nigeria: World Bank Evaluates Operations in Country AllAfrica.com, Washington - Aug 1, 2007 A World Bank team has arrived Nigeria to evaaluate its operations in Nigeria with a view to determining the effectiveness or otherwise of its programmes and ...

Get ready for the world’s hottest chili pepper - Kansas City Star
Get ready for the world ’s hottest chili pepper Kansas City Star, MO - 7 hours ago The rest of the world , though, should prepare itself. In this remote Indian region facing bloody insurgencies, widespread poverty and a major industry — tea ... Indian "ghost chile' roasts the competition Las Cruces Sun-News Hot stuff that may become the spice of life Scotsman all 139 news articles

We are winning the war on world poverty but our government can do more - The Age
We are winning the war on world poverty but our government can do more The Age, Australia - 20 hours ago Some 62 per cent said Australia should be a world leader in reducing global poverty , with 71 per cent believing we should be in the top 10 of donor nations. ... World Winning In Fight Against Global Poverty Christian Today -- Australia Poverty is becoming history: aid report Sydney Morning Herald Assault on poverty at risk: Costello Border Mail The Age all 6 news articles

Pfizer in Nigeria: Drugs, poverty, ignorance collide - International Herald Tribune
Pfizer in Nigeria: Drugs, poverty , ignorance collide International Herald Tribune, France - 19 hours ago ... the fallout provides a case study of the ethical dilemmas that arise when Western medical priorities run into Third World poverty and ignorance. ...

Growing pains - New Statesman
Growing pains New Statesman, UK - 2 hours ago The old idea of India, of a vast and ancient civilisation mired in righteous poverty , is being overshadowed by strikingly new images. ...

A Jewish world hallowed by a writer's pen - Christian Science Monitor
A Jewish world hallowed by a writer's pen Christian Science Monitor, MA - 12 hours ago In 1908, he and his family moved to Krochmalna Street, which he described as "a street of great poverty , a Jewish street." It was a congeries of tenement ...

PM recruits world leaders to Africa aid 'emergency' - Guardian Unlimited
PM recruits world leaders to Africa aid 'emergency' Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jul 31, 2007 ... world leaders including President George Bush and leading companies to combat what he described as the global emergency of deepening poverty in Africa. ... Brown: We are failing the world's poorest countries Independent Aids and poverty focus for Brown BBC News Brown 'to press for action on poverty at UN' InTheNews.co.uk Mirror.co.uk  - CCTV all 40 news articles

Brown seeks urgent action against poverty - Sydney Morning Herald
Brown seeks urgent action against poverty Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 20 hours ago ... Gordon Brown, has called for a new "moral" crusade to deliver global pledges to tackle poverty and disease in the developing world . ... World Bank backs Brown's call for progress on poverty reduction Forbes Gordon Brown warns of world poverty failure Telegraph.co.uk FEED THE WORLD ! Gulf Daily News AllAfrica.com  - ABC Online all 376 news articles

Immigration Reform News

Activists welcome Sharpton group - Chicago Tribune
Seattle Post Intelligencer Activists welcome Sharpton group Chicago Tribune - 3 hours ago By Megan Twohey | Tribune staff reporter August 2, 2007 With a splash typical of the outspoken New York activist, Rev. Al Sharpton arrived in Chicago on Wednesday, saying he is here to fight police brutality and offensive music lyrics. Daley rips Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times Sharpton to launch Chicago chapter of his National Action Network nwitimes.com International Herald Tribune  - San Jose Mercury News  - WQAD  - NBC5.com all 100 news articles

Clinton, Giuliani widen their leads in poll - MSNBC
Clinton, Giuliani widen their leads in poll MSNBC - 12 hours ago By Mark Murray WASHINGTON - With the first primary contests still more than five months away, front-runners Sen. Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani have widened their leads in the respective races for their party’s presidential nomination, according to ... Giuliani Extends Lead in National NBC/Wall Street Journal Poll Bloomberg Giuliani, Clinton Strengthen Leads Wall Street Journal Los Angeles Times  - Bizjournals.com  - New York Times  - Washington Post all 95 news articles

Wednesday, August 1, 2007 - U.S. News & World Report
Family Security Matters Wednesday, August 1, 2007 U.S. News & World Report - 21 hours ago The news that the US death toll in Iraq for July, at 73, is the lowest in eight months spurred several news organizations to present a somewhat optimistic view of the situation in Iraq. 'Surge' or no, Iraq peace is a political deal: experts Raw Story Is The Surge Working? CBS News AXcess News  - Washington Times  - American Spectator  - CNNMoney.com all 137 news articles

Vote scans face tests after study flags flaws - Palm Beach Post
KELOLAND TV Vote scans face tests after study flags flaws Palm Beach Post - Jul 31, 2007 By GEORGE BENNETT Florida elections officials plan to conduct security tests on all models of optical-scan voting machines used in the state after a study of one type found "significant flaws" that could allow an elections worker or a person with ... California Hacks Its E-Voting Machines CIO Today Voting Machine Companies Attack Review Forbes TG Daily  - PC World  - DailyTech  - Canada.com all 310 news articles

Pluses, minuses in ethics panel probe - Newsday
Philadelphia Inquirer Pluses, minuses in ethics panel probe Newsday - 2 hours ago Gov. Eliot Spitzer wants the state's Ethics Commission to take over investigation of the scandal about his aides' use of the State Police for political espionage, and has said he'd be willing to testify. Spitzer in Tragedy of His Making Yahoo! News Bruno continues call for Senate investigation Capital News 9 New York Times  - Albany Times Union  - Wall Street Journal  - WNYC all 251 news articles

Families of Sept. 11 victims request memorial at WTC site - People's Daily Online
Washington Post Families of Sept. 11 victims request memorial at WTC site People's Daily Online - 6 hours ago New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday the families of Sept. 11 victims will have limited access to the World Trade Center site for the memorial service this year, but some families say that is not good enough. Sept. 11 groups seek permit for Ground Zero event Newsday Sept. 11 families file request for ground zero commemoration All TV Newark Star Ledger  - International Herald Tribune  - ToTheCenter.com  - Herald News Daily all 241 news articles

Senate panel approves allowing US health agency to oversee tobacco - International Herald Tribune
Washington Post Senate panel approves allowing US health agency to oversee tobacco International Herald Tribune - 31 minutes ago By Diedtra Henderson The Boston Globe WASHINGTON: After decades of effort, a Senate panel has approved legislation that would give the top US health agency broad regulatory authority over tobacco products, paving the way for further restrictions on ... FDA might get regulatory power over tobacco Boston Globe Cigarette regs OK'd by Senate panel San Jose Mercury News Wall Street Journal  - MarketWatch  - Asheville Citizen-Times  - Congressional Quarterly all 308 news articles

Growing cellphone use a problem for spy agencies - USA Today
Washington Post Growing cellphone use a problem for spy agencies USA Today - 8 hours ago By Richard Willing, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - Rapid growth in cellphone use in South Asia and the Middle East has spurred a battle in Congress over whether foreign communications of suspected terrorists can be intercepted by intelligence agencies without ... Fix FISA Fast Human Events President Bush Urges Congress To Expand Domestic Spy Powers AHN Los Angeles Times  - The Hill  - CNSNews.com  - Examiner.com all 219 news articles

Chief Justice Roberts Hospitalized After Seizure - NPR
Chief Justice Roberts Hospitalized After Seizure NPR - Jul 31, 2007 NPR.org, July 31, 2007 · Chief Justice John Roberts will likely be sent home Tuesday after spending the night at a small Maine hospital, where he was examined after suffering a seizure and falling at his island vacation home. What May Have Caused Chief Justice Roberts' Seizure FOX News Chief justice leaves Rockport hospital MaineToday.com FindLaw  - New York Daily News  - Earthtimes.org  - Towleroad all 1,767 news articles

Stevens asked to give up committee seats - KTUU
Philadelphia Daily News Stevens asked to give up committee seats KTUU - Aug 1, 2007 by John Tracy ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A day after his home was searched by federal agents, there were calls tonight for Sen. Ted Stevens to step down from his committee assignments until the federal probe is completed. Senator's financial clerk testifies Boston Globe Congress Is Poised to Pass Ethics Reform Bill Wall Street Journal USA Today  - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)  - Bloomberg  - New York Times all 1,048 news articles

Iraq War Headlines

Iraq-Deployed Maine Hopeful Gets Ex-Presidential Seal of Approval - New York Times
Iraq -Deployed Maine Hopeful Gets Ex-Presidential Seal of Approval New York Times, United States - 10 hours ago Adam Cote, a Portland lawyer and Iraq war veteran, reported $114000 in receipts; Michael Brennan, like Pingree a former state Senate majority leader, ... Democrats need a plan to fight war on terror Concord Monitor What if the USA was Victim of a War Without a Cause? Political Cortex Republicans increasingly support limited missions Taipei Times Dallas Morning News (subscription)  - Gulf News all 105 news articles

Ignatieff admits stance on Iraq war an error in judgment - Canada.com
Canada.com Ignatieff admits stance on Iraq war an error in judgment Canada.com, Canada - 11 hours ago Ignatieff admits that some people showed good judgment on Iraq by predicting the consequences of the war as well as by adequately evaluating the motives ... I was wrong to back US war on Iraq : Ignatieff Montreal Gazette (subscription) all 7 news articles

England presses for approval of funds, says Iraq war costs will ... - The Hill
England presses for approval of funds, says Iraq war costs will ... The Hill, DC - Jul 31, 2007 The cost of war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for 2008 likely will exceed the $145.2 billion request the Bush administration made in February, ... Fiscal 2008 War Costs Will Exceed Bush Budget Estimate Congressional Quarterly White House eyes bomb-resistant vehicles Herald News Daily White House to request additional funding for bomb resistant vehicles San Diego Union Tribune all 158 news articles

Impatience is the wrong reason to end a war - Newsday
Impatience is the wrong reason to end a war Newsday, NY - 12 hours ago You may well believe the Iraq War was a bad idea, badly enacted. Patience, in that case, is even more exigent: patience to try to put things as right as one ...

For, Against & For The War - Yahoo! News
Family Security Matters For, Against & For The War Yahoo! News - 18 hours ago And after a recent eight day tour of Iraq , on the invitation of his old Princeton buddy David Petraeus, O'Hanlon and Iraq war cheerleader extraordinaire Ken ... War Correspondent Responds to the Suddenly Famous O'Hanlon/Pollack Huffington Post The Great Iraqi Copout American Spectator Optimist Club Slate Media Matters for America  - Politico all 137 news articles

The bunglers of the Iraq war - Orange County Register
The bunglers of the Iraq war Orange County Register, CA - 37 minutes ago By AO SCOTT So far, some of the best documentaries about the war in Iraq – "Gunner Palace," "The War Tapes" and " Iraq in Fragments" – have concentrated less ... Surge This LA Weekly all 3 news articles

Mullen's Top Seven Mistakes of the Iraq War - IraqSlogger
Mullen's Top Seven Mistakes of the Iraq War IraqSlogger - 13 hours ago Asking a Bush Administration official to reflect on mistakes made regarding the Iraq war tends to provoke a strained response about "challenges," or vague ... April halt foreseen for buildup in Iraq Baltimore Sun UPDATE 2- Iraq role to last years, cost more -US officials Reuters Analysis says war could cost $1 trillion Boston Globe all 487 news articles

In bullish speech, Obama seeks to recast war on terrorism - Globe and Mail
Malaysia Star In bullish speech, Obama seeks to recast war on terrorism Globe and Mail, Canada - 1 hour ago The Iraq war , he maintained, has fatally distracted the United States from pursuing that mission, while damaging the US reputation around the world. ... Obama Pledges Aggressive War on Islamic Extremists Washington Post Obama says he'd be ready to send troops to Pakistan Houston Chronicle Obama Calls for Military Shift in US Focus on Terrorism New York Times Forbes  - Blogger News Network all 550 news articles

Obama takes hard line on Pakistan in terror war - San Francisco Chronicle
Obama takes hard line on Pakistan in terror war San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 17 minutes ago In his most comprehensive statement on terrorism, the Illinois senator said the Iraq war has left the United States less safe than it was before the attacks ...

Do Certain Democrats Have Too Much Invested in Losing Iraq War? - FOX News
Do Certain Democrats Have Too Much Invested in Losing Iraq War ? FOX News - Jul 31, 2007 By John Gibson A bit of Iraq news today. It appears that the surge may not only be causing trouble for insurgents in Iraq , but also causing trouble for ... What If We Win? Town Hall Is the US Starting to Win in Iraq ? Christian Broadcasting Network Good News in Iraq Means Bad News for One Political Party? FOX News U.S. News & World Report  - The Union Leader all 17 news articles

The Democrat Race for 08

Democrats seek veto-proof majority on county legislature - The Journal News / Lohud.com
Democrats seek veto-proof majority on county legislature The Journal News / Lohud.com, NY - 4 hours ago Michaelis, though, is a late arrival to the race . He replaced Wendy Gerber Friedman, who, after being nominated by the GOP, said Tuesday that she was ...

Strong week for an impressive campaign Gary J. Andres - Washington Times
Strong week for an impressive campaign Gary J. Andres Washington Times, DC - 5 hours ago Regular readers of this column know I dispense accolades to Democrats as sparingly as a sixpence from Scrooge. But I have to admit I'm impressed with the ... Obama: A Compromiser Who Keeps His Eye On The Ball TPMCafe all 3 news articles

GOP defector in Mo. AG race will need Internet upgrade to compete ... - Legal News Line
GOP defector in Mo. AG race will need Internet upgrade to compete ... Legal News Line, DC - 8 hours ago Chris Koster, who announced today he was defecting to the Democrats to run for state attorney general, might soon need to learn. Koster and his AG campaign ... Leader in Missouri Senate, a candidate for attorney general, is to ... Kansas City Star State senator cites conservative agenda, switches sides Columbia Daily Tribune Mo. party switcher faces tough new foe in Dem. AG primary ballot Legal News Line Columbia Daily Tribune all 21 news articles

A Democrat in 2008? - Washington Post
A Democrat in 2008? Washington Post, United States - 13 hours ago For all their party's problems, the best-known Republican candidates are more than holding their own against the leading Democrats in most hypothetical ... Farmer: Giuliani takes a surprise lead in the GOP race Austin American-Statesman (subscription) Less Ads on the Air Means Lower Poll Numbers for Romney Campaigns & Elections (press release) Clinton pulls ahead in new poll Reuters Bloomberg  - New York Times all 95 news articles

The Squandering of Obama - AlterNet
The Squandering of Obama AlterNet, CA - 3 hours ago It is surprising, however, that Democrats have been similarly reticent, since black voters are the party's largest and most faithful electoral bloc. ...

Clarence Page: How the court decision will energize Democrats - Kankakee Daily Journal
Clarence Page: How the court decision will energize Democrats Kankakee Daily Journal, IL - 18 hours ago WASHINGTON -- It may have been purely coincidental that the Supreme Court banned the use of race to achieve racial diversity in public schools only hours ...

Mayor's race already on radar - San Diego Union Tribune
Mayor's race already on radar San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 9 minutes ago Regardless of who runs in the 2008 mayor's race , one issue that Republicans and Democrats alike will watch closely, as always in San Diego, is taxes. ...

Democratic rivals in race to recruit bloggers - Guardian Unlimited
Philadelphia Inquirer Democratic rivals in race to recruit bloggers Guardian Unlimited, UK - 9 hours ago While Democrats have wholly embraced the internet, the Republicans have so far been tentative, sticking mainly to the routes that have worked best for them ... Is John Edwards' Leftward Turn About Populism or Posturing? Mother Jones Democrats 2008: Hillary 42%, Obama 23% Angus Reid Global Monitor Yepsen: As Clinton and Obama trade shots, rivals benefit DesMoinesRegister.com MSNBC  - OpEdNews all 99 news articles

Merkley begins bid for US Senate seat - Salem Statesman Journal
Merkley begins bid for US Senate seat Salem Statesman Journal, OR - 28 minutes ago ... has tilted toward the Democrats in recent elections, and national Democrats have indicated they are poised to spend millions of dollars on the race . ... Oregon House Speaker Merkley Joins Race For US Senate OPB Kicking Gordon Smith out of the US Senate (or not) Statesman Journal House Speaker Merkley formally announces run for Gordon Smith's seat OregonLive.com OPB all 19 news articles

Name recognition may be key in race - Seattle Times
Name recognition may be key in race Seattle Times, United States - Aug 1, 2007 With two high-profile Democrats running in this month's primary for the seat being vacated by termed-out Kirke Sievers, chances are good that whoever wins ...

Terrorism

Obama takes hard line on Pakistan in terror war - San Francisco Chronicle
Obama takes hard line on Pakistan in terror war San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 17 minutes ago Hillary Rodham Clinton, who said she too was prepared to launch raids across the Pakistani border if necessary to pursue terrorist targets. ...

Obama says he'd be ready to send troops to Pakistan - Houston Chronicle
Malaysia Star Obama says he'd be ready to send troops to Pakistan Houston Chronicle, United States - 4 hours ago Obama said opposition to the war in Iraq should not lead Americans to turn their backs on terrorist threats. "The terrorists are at war with us," he said. ... Obama: If Musharraf won't act against terrorist targets, 'we will' USA Today In bullish speech, Obama seeks to recast war on terrorism Globe and Mail Obama has fresh ideas in war on terrorism Chicago Sun-Times Atlantic Online  - Washington Post all 550 news articles

Why the fundamentalist war on Yemen? - Yemen Times
Why the fundamentalist war on Yemen? Yemen Times, Yemen - 3 hours ago Despite failure of both terrorist operations to achieve the sought goals, they attained media purposes. This is one of the primary goals behind Al-Qaeda ...

Minnesotans by the millions welcome home our own heroes - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
Minnesotans by the millions welcome home our own heroes Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 8 hours ago We expected regular, horrific terrorist attacks on our soil, and thought the threat of anthrax, small pox and dirty bombs would permanently imprint fear on ...

Pop Culture

'Hot Rod': The stunt of their lives - San Jose Mercury News
Now Toronto 'Hot Rod': The stunt of their lives San Jose Mercury News - 6 hours ago By Mark de la Viña Andy Samberg, center, fellow cast member Jorma Taccone, left, and director Akiva Schaffer pose together at the premiere of the movie "Hot Rod" in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Riding the Hot Rod to fame Now Toronto ‘Hot Rod’ revs up for silly summer fun MSNBC Seattle Post Intelligencer  - Chicago Tribune  - About - News & Issues  - Examiner.com all 40 news articles

Faith Hill berates fan for groping husband - Digital Spy
Faith Hill berates fan for groping husband Digital Spy - 18 hours ago By Kimberley Dadds Faith Hill singled out a fan during a concert in Louisiana and berated her for groping her husband Tim McGraw in the crotch area. McGraw concert grab puts Lafayette in spotlight Shreveport Times Faith Hill Bellows Abuse At Bollock-Grabbing Fan hecklerspray E! Online  - International Herald Tribune  - Kansas City Star  - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 244 news articles

Director captured richness of emotions - San Francisco Chronicle
Director captured richness of emotions San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 1, 2007 Michelangelo Antonioni, the Italian master whose films of modern alienation captured aspects of human consciousness previously unexplored by cinema, died at his home Monday in Rome. Michelangelo Antonioni's funeral held in Ferrara, northern Italy International Herald Tribune Italian director Antonioni dies at 94 Boston Globe New York Times  - Hollywood Reporter  - PopMatters  - NPR all 533 news articles

Nicole Richie: Healthy, Happy, Remorseful - E! Online
DUIInfoGuide.com Nicole Richie: Healthy, Happy, Remorseful E! Online - 10 hours ago by Gina Serpe A day after the worst-kept baby secret in Hollywood finally went public, via quotes from Richie's recorded interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer, OK! Richie: 'Yes, I'm Pregnant' San Francisco Chronicle Nicole Richie Confirms She Is Pregnant Forbes TMZ.com  - New Zealand Herald  - Dallas Morning News (subscription)  - Ireland Online all 535 news articles

Usher's fiancee checks into hospital - report - Stuff.co.nz
Product Reviews Usher's fiancee checks into hospital - report Stuff.co.nz - 11 hours ago The 37-year-old was reportedly treated at an Atlanta hospital for pregnancy complications the day after it is alleged Usher called off their wedding. Usher’s Scrapped Wedding Not Completely Scrapped, Says Usher hecklerspray Usher Hush in Rush, Brushes Off Crush TMZ.com Actress Archives  - Washington Post  - Sydney Morning Herald  - MTV.com all 323 news articles

Britney to be sued over paparazzi clash - Digital Spy
WCSH-TV Britney to be sued over paparazzi clash Digital Spy - 1 hour ago By Daniel Kilkelly A paparazzi photographer who was involved in an altercation with Britney Spears and her bodyguard last week has now threatened to sue the singer. Photographers say Spears threatened them San Jose Mercury News Latest 'novelas' on Hilton, Lohan, Richie and Spears El Paso Times New York Daily News  - E! Online  - Boston Herald  - TMZ.com all 387 news articles

R. Kelly child-porn trial set for September - Chicago Tribune
Canada.com R. Kelly child-porn trial set for September Chicago Tribune - 3 hours ago By Emma Graves Fitzsimmons | Tribune staff reporter August 2, 2007 The trial for R&B singer R. Kelly on child pornography charges finally will begin next month in Chicago, a Cook County judge said Wednesday. Singer R Kelly to be tried for child pornography Reuters.uk R. Kelly gets trial date at last: Sept. 17 Chicago Sun-Times SOHH  - BallerStatus.com  - ITN  - Actress Archives all 65 news articles

Scary Spice slaps Eddie Murphy with paternity suit - South Asian Women's Forum
Philadelphia Inquirer Scary Spice slaps Eddie Murphy with paternity suit South Asian Women's Forum - 2 hours ago Washington, Aug 2 (ANI): Eddie Murphy not only has his wedding to deal with, but also the paternity action suit that ex lover, and baby mama, Melanie Brown slapped on him. Spice Girl hits Eddie Murphy with paternity suit Reuters.uk Mel B files paternity suit against Eddie Murphy NEWS.com.au hellomagazine.com  - London Free Press  - San Francisco Chronicle  - RTE.ie all 470 news articles

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