Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Desperate hunt for the living as Sumatra quake toll mounts - guardian.co.uk


guardian.co.uk


Desperate hunt for the living as Sumatra quake toll mounts

guardian.co.uk


In Padang, a man carries an injured person in front of a collapsed university building after an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sumatra. Photograph: Reuters A major rescue operation was under way after a devastating earthquake struck the Indonesian island ...


Sumatran quake was on same fault line as tremor before 2004 tsunami

Times Online


Up to 1000 killed and more trapped by earthquake in Indonesia's ...

Telegraph.co.uk


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Samoa takes brunt of huge quake, tsunami - Reuters


New York Daily News


Samoa takes brunt of huge quake, tsunami

Reuters


LOS ANGELES/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities canceled a Pacific tsunami warning on Wednesday after a huge sub-sea quake sent waves over the Samoa islands, reportedly killing about 14 people but f »


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Monday, September 28, 2009

White House Condemns Iranian Missile Tests - Voice of America


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White House Condemns Iranian Missile Tests

Voice of America


The White House on Monday condemned Iran's latest missile tests as "provocative" and c »


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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda - Reuters


Washington Post


Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After his efforts at diplomacy on the international stage last week, President Barack Obama faces some particularly daunting foreign policy decisions about the Afghan war, a nuclear Iran and an elusive ...


Defense Chief Says Iran Faces 'Severe' New Sanctions

New York Times


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Saturday, September 26, 2009

US to Demand Access to Newly Exposed Nuclear Facility in Iran - Washington Post


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US to Demand Access to Newly Exposed Nuclear Facility in Iran

Washington Post


At talks scheduled for Thursday in Geneva with Iran, the United States and five other major powers will demand immediate and unfettered access to the newly exposed nuclear facility in Iran, including people and documents involved in ...


Iran and United States on collision course over nuclear plant

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Prosecutor: Terror plot focus was 9/11 anniversary - The Associated Press


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Prosecutor: Terror plot focus was 9/11 anniversary

The Associated Press


DENVER â€" An Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the Sept. 11 anniversary but was scared off after drawing suspicion from police, prosecutors said Friday as they provided new details about how far along ...


Terror suspect planned to attack on September 11, prosecutor says

CNN


Terror Plot Suspect Zazi Flown to New York City to Face Federal ...

FOXNews


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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies - The Associated Press


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Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies

The Associated Press


NEW YORK â€" An Afghan immigrant who received explosives training from al-Qaida went from one beauty supply store to another, buying up large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and nail-polish remover, in a chilling plot to build bombs for attacks on US ...


NY terror plot built on beauty store chemicals, feds charge

Christian Science Monitor


US charges Afghan-born man with bombing plot

Reuters


U.S. indicts Denver man in bombing conspiracy

Los Angeles Times


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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Gaddafi Praises Obama at U.N. - Washington Post


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Gaddafi Praises Obama at U.N.

Washington Post


NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- President Obama at the United Nations won praise from an unlikely and probably unwelcome source Wednesday: Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, who was making his first appearance before the world body. ...


Secret Service Tells Bedford Cops to Protect Gadhafi

ABC News


No tent for you! New Yorkers tell Qaddafi.

Christian Science Monitor


While Gaddafi talks, US Senate rebukes Libya

Reuters


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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Heavy Rains Keep Parts of Georgia Under Water - New York Times


Reuters


Heavy Rains Keep Parts of Georgia Under Water

New York Times


A flooded road in Atlanta on Tuesday. Gov. Sonny Purdue declared a state of emergency in 17 counties. By ROBBIE BROWN and LIZ ROBBINS ATLANTA â€" Since early Monday morning, when churning flood waters west of Atlanta tore a 2-year-old child from the arms ...


Severe US flooding kills 7 in Georgia

Reuters


9 Southeast storm deaths as floodwaters linger

The Associated Press


Atlanta flood monitored through social media

Atlanta Journal Constitution


USA Today -FOXNews -Bloomberg


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Monday, September 21, 2009

Imam Arrested in Terror Inquiry Appears in Court - New York Times


Times Online


Imam Arrested in Terror Inquiry Appears in Court

New York Times


A figure in what authorities describe as a widening inquiry into a possible plot to detonate homemade bombs in the United States appeared in a New York City courtroom on Monday on charges that he lied to ...


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Sunday, September 20, 2009

2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested in terror probe - The Associated Press


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2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested in terror probe

The Associated Press


AURORA, Colo. â€" The arrest of a Colorado airport shuttle driver on charges related to a terrorism investigation reveals a murky plot that involved him receiving explosives training with al-Qaida in Pakistan last year and downloading instructions on his ...


FBI Agents Arrest Three Men in Terror Probe

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Obama: It\'s (mostly) not about race - Politico


Telegraph.co.uk


Obama: It's (mostly) not about race

Politico


President Barack Obama on Friday acknowledged that some Americans don't like him because of the color of his skin -- but argued that the vast majority of his political opponents simply disagree with him on the ...


Obama Rejects Race as Lead Cause of Criticism

New York Times


In! media blitz, Obama says vitriol isn't racism-based

Los Angeles Times


Wilson: “Let's Close the Book on Last Week”

FOXNews


Newsweek -W »


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Friday, September 18, 2009

Missile Yield - Newsweek


Telegraph.co.uk


Missile Yield

Newsweek


President Obama's decision to scrap the missile interceptor planned for Central Europe doesn't mean Europeans will be unprotected from Iran. They'll just be protected from a system that actu »


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Thursday, September 17, 2009

US shield decision poses no threat to Central Europe - Reuters


Times Online


US shield decision poses no threat to Central Europe

Reuters


WARSAW/PRAGUE (Reuters) - A US decision to scrap missile defense plans in Poland and the Czech Republic does not threaten the NATO  »


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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Baucus Offers Health Plan, Trimming Cost to $856 Billion - New York Times


Washington Post


Baucus Offers Health Plan, Trimming Cost to $856 Billion

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" Senator Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat, on Wednesday unveiled his plan to extend health coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans, providing a detailed look at a legislative proposal ...


The Fix: No Republicans Sign On to Health-Care Bill

Washington Post


Senate's 10-year health fix would cost US $856B

MiamiHerald.com


Sen. Max Baucus unveils his healthcare overhaul plan

Los Angeles Times


Bizjournals.com -CNN International -Detroit Free Press


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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Details of Yale student Annie Le\'s murder to be revealed Tuesday ... - New York Daily News


New York Daily News


Details of Yale student Annie Le's murder to be revealed Tuesday ...

New York Daily News


New Haven Police guard the police line at the scene where the body of the missing Yale grad student Annie Marie Le, 24, was found stuffed into the basement w »


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Monday, September 14, 2009

Evidence in Assumed Murder of Yale Student Annie Le May Point to ... - ABC News


Telegraph.co.uk


Evidence in Assumed Murder of Yale Student Annie Le May Point to ...

ABC News


Bloody clothes found in the lab belonged not to Le but to the likely killer, according to sources. Some law enforcement officials have speculated that police are already narrowing in on a suspect, ...


Police: body found in lab is missing Yale student

Reuters


Autopsy being performed on body believed to be Annie Le

Newsday


Police: Found body is likely missing Yale student

The Associated Press


New York Times -Atlanta Journal Constitution -NECN


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Saturday, September 12, 2009

US to Impose Tariff on Tires From China - Washington Post


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US to Impose Tariff on Tires From China

Washington Post


In one of his first major decisions on trade policy, President Obama opted Friday to impose a tariff on tires from China, a move that fulfills his campaign promise to "crack down" on imports that unfairly undermine ...


China Govt: Strongly Object To US Decision On Tire Tariffs

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Dems predict health accord - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Dems predict health accord

Philadelphia Inquirer


While the GOP was unswayed, Pelosi sees a deal ahead. A public option looks less likely. By David Espo Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health-care legislation within a few months despite undimmed ...


A spur to health care reform

Buffalo News


Dems answer Obama's c »


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Thursday, September 10, 2009

On healthcare, Obama juggles losses and gains - Los Angeles Times


BBC News


On healthcare, Obama juggles losses and gains

Los Angeles Times


If the president's speech succeeds in reversing the public's declining confidence in his handling of the overhaul, he may also shift the balance of hope and fear among swing votes in Congress. By Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - The ch »


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Obama\'s speech a health care \'game changer\'? - CNN


Telegraph.co.uk


Obama's speech a health care 'game changer'?

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After months of criticism that he has failed to outline a specific health care reform plan, President Obama will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night in a speech aides say will be to the point. ...


Obama and the Bureaucratization of Health Care

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Our kids need President Obama\'s wisdom - New York Daily News


Times Online


Our kids need President Obama's wisdom

New York Daily News


The start of school has been moved ahead a day, so our kids will miss some hard-earned wisdom from the man who proved anyone re »


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Monday, September 7, 2009

Iran ready to talk but nuclear discussions \'off limits\' - CNN International


BBC News


Iran ready to talk but nuclear discussions 'off limits'

CNN International


TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran is ready to hold talks with the United States and the West -- but ruled out discussion of its nuclear ambitions, state media said Monday. "Although the Iranian nation will turn threats into unique opportunities, ...


Iran's Ahmadinejad Refuses to Negotiate Nuclear 'Right'

Voice of America


Ahmadinejad: Iran won't halt nuclear work

The Associated Press


Ahmadinejad open to talks with the world watching

Los Angeles Times


AFP -Bloomberg -Reuters India


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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Van Jones is a good man who should fight back - San Francisco Chronicle


Washington Post


Van Jones is a good man who should fight back

San Francisco Chronicle


I just saw an email from The Washington Post explaining that Van Jones resigned from his post as the Green Jobs Czar in the Obama Administration. Sad news as I know Van and have known him as nothing but a good man committed to the betterment of society ...


Obama's "green jobs" guru Jones resigns after uproar

Reuters


Embattled Environmental Aide Resigns

Washington Post


Obama adviser Van Jones resigns

guardian.co.uk


CNN -Examiner.com -AFP


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