Saturday, October 31, 2009

Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Congressional Campaign - FOXNews


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Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Congressional Campaign

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The move comes on the heels of a new poll that showed Republican Dede Scozzafava had f »


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Friday, October 30, 2009

Secretary of state urges trust between US, Pakistan - CNN International


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Secretary of state urges trust between US, Pakistan

CNN International


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US and Pakistan "have a common enemy in extremism and terrorism." Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she is expressing to Pakistan her concerns about how much ...


Clinton ends tough Pakistan trip

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

GDP Grows By 3.5% - Forbes


Boston Globe


GDP Grows By 3.5%

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WASHINGTON -- After a long decline, the economy is offici »


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Car bomb kills 90 in Pakistan as Hillary Clinton visits - Reuters


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Car bomb kills 90 in Pakistan as Hillary Clinton visits

Reuters


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - A car bomb ripped through a crowded market killing 90 people in Pakistan's city of Peshawar on Wednesday, just hours after Washington's top diplomat arrived pledging a fresh start in ...


In Pakistan, Clinton Promises Funds for Energy

New York Times


Clinton vows to support Pakistan

Aljazeera.net


Car Bomb Kills 97 at Pakistan Women's Market as Clinton Arrives

Bloomberg


Christian Science Monitor -guardian.co.uk -CNN International


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

First thoughts: Public option or bust - msnbc.com


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First thoughts: Public option or bust

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*** Public option or bust: For the past several weeks, we've wondered whether progressives were crazy for turning the public option into the Holy Grail of the health-care debate. After  »


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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Obama declares swine flu emergency - San Francisco Chronicle


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Obama declares swine flu emergency

San Francisco Chronicle


President Obama declared swine flu a national emergency, a move intended to give hospitals and other medical facilities more flexibility in coping with the possible surge of infected patients, public health experts said Saturday. ...


Officials Respond To H1N1 Emergency Declaration

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Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

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Vaccine Output F »


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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Iran May Qualify for Nuclear Fuel Supply Plan, Poneman Says - Bloomberg


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Iran May Qualify for Nuclear Fuel Supply Plan, Poneman Says

Bloomberg


By Bloomberg News Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Iran may qualify for imports of uranium under an international program to provide countries with “cradle-to-grave” supplies of nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes, Deputy US Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman said. ...


UN to inspect atomic plant as Iran delays nod on deal

AFP


IAEA: Iran needs time to ponder over deal

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US Says Patience With Iran on Nuclear Issue Not Unlimited

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Arguing pilots fly 150 miles past runway - guardian.co.uk


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Arguing pilots fly 150 miles past runway

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Many a person has missed their stop on a bus or train at one time or another because they were engrossed in a weighty conversation or a book. But when the pilots of Northwest Airlines flight 188 became distracted it had more serious consequences as ...


Wandering Flight Spurs Nap Probe

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Retrial for Travolta Bahamas case - BBC News


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Retrial for Travolta Bahamas case

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A mistrial has been declared in the Bahamas in the case of two people accused of blackmailing Hollywood actor John Travolta over his son's death. Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourne are accused of trying to extort $25m (£15m) from the star. ...


Bahamas Judge Orders Retrial in Travolta Extortion

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Travolta extortion case: Judge declares mistrial

The Money Times


John Travolta's Extortion Case Ended In Mistrial

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Afghan Runoff Election Prompts Steps to Fight Fraud - Bloomberg


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Afghan Runoff Election Prompts Steps to Fight Fraud

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Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Afghan and United Nations officials expressed confidence in steps they are taking to ensure the presidential runoff set for Nov. 7 isn't marred by the widespread fraud that plagued the election two months ago. ...


SCENARIOS-Outcomes for the Afghan presidential run-off

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Evening the Score in Afghanistan

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Focus On Karzai Following Afghan Election Fraud Report - Voice of America


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Focus On Karzai Following Afghan Election Fraud Report

Voice of America


By VOA News Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to concede Tuesday that he did not win an outright majority of votes in August's presidential election. UN election auditors announced Monday they are throwing out nearly one-third of Mr. Karzai's ...


Gates Says Afghan Vote Will Not Slow Strategy

New York Times


Hamid Karzai bows to international pressure over election fraud

Times Online


Pressure mounts for Afghan election runoff

Los Angeles Times


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Monday, October 19, 2009

Iran: US, Britain, Pakistan linked to militants - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


Iran: US, Britain, Pakistan linked to militants

The Associated Press


TEHRAN, Iran â€" The chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard is accusing the United States, Britain and Pakistan of having links with the Sunni militants responsible for a suicide bombing that killed five senior Guard commanders and 37 others. ...


Iran mourns dozens killed in militant attack

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Iran asks Pakistan to hand over terrorists

PRESS TV


Iran vows revenge after claiming bomb attack was carried out by Britain

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Pakistan launches ground offensive against militants - CNN International


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Pakistan launches ground offensive against militants

CNN International


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Pakistani army launched a major ground offensive against militants Saturday in the country's lawless northwest, according to military and government officials. Officials cover the coffins of 11 Pakistani police officers ...


Q+A: Why is Pakistan attacking in South Waziristan?

Reuters


Pakistan offensive: troops meet heavy Taliban resistance

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Pakistan Begins Offensive Against Taliban

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Pakistani security attacked; 17 dead - CNN


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Pakistani security attacked; 17 dead

CNN


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Militants launched a string of bold attacks against Pakistani law enforcement on Thursday, killing at least 17 people, police officials said. A bomb disposal squad member removes a suicide jacket from a body at the FIA in ...


Militants attack 3 police sites in Lahore, Pakistan

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Pakistan: assault over at Lahore commando compound

The Associated Press


Militants ambush Pakistan police, 19 killed

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes - The Associated Press


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Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Insurance companies, unions, medical device makers and others in the health care industry are furiously lobbying lawmakers to shift burdens onto someone else â€" anyone else â€" before they find themselves saddled with billions of dollars in ...


Senate must mesh health bills for vote

D! etroit Free Press


Snowe went 'back and forth' till end

Boston Globe


Senate Has 'Miles to Go' on Health Care After Committee Vote

Bloomberg


USA Today -Kansas City Star -WZTV


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead - Washington Post


Washington Post


As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead

Washington Post


The Senate Finance Committee will hold a landmark vote on health-care reform legislation Tuesday that is expected to underscore the deep partisan divisions that have emerged and hardened over five months of debate ...


U.S. healthcare overhaul poised for big step forward

Reuters


Health care bill faces key vote in Senate

USA Today


Health Insurers Make Solo Attack on Overhaul Before Panel Vote

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Suspect in 1968 hijacking at JFK is captured - CNN International


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Suspect in 1968 hijacking at JFK is captured

CNN International


NEW YORK (CNN) -- A man accused of playing a role in the 1968 hijacking of a Pan Am flight from New York to Puerto Rico was captured Sunday, federal officials said. Luis Armando Pena Soltren surrendered to federal authorities at New York's JFK ...


US arrests suspected 1968 Pan Am flight hijacker

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Obama reaffirms will end \'don\'t ask, don\'t tell\' - The Associated Press


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Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell'

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WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama reaffirmed his campaign pledge to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but offered no timetable or specifics for acting on that promise. He acknowledged to a cheering crowd ...


Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in military

Washington Post


Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

New York Times


Obama vow on gay military policy

BBC News


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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Turn Down The Peace Prize? - Washington Post


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Turn Down The Peace Prize?

Washington Post


Within hours of the announcement that this year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to President Obama, some began c »


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Friday, October 9, 2009

Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban - Washington Post


Los Angeles Times


Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban

Washington Post


Marines take up positions during an operation in Helmand. US officials said Thursday that the emerging goal is to weaken the Taliban to the degree that it cannot ch »


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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say - Los Angeles Times


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Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say

Los Angeles Times


The Congressional Budget Office calculates that the Senate Finance Committee overhaul would cover more people while saving money. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - Senate Democrats pushing healthcare legislation received a boost Wednesday ...


Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says

Washington Post


CBO: Senate Finance Health Plan Would Cut Deficit

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy - Los Angeles Times


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Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy

Los Angeles Times


The president tells congressional leaders he's looking at somewhere between a major increase in the US troop level and a large drawdown. He asks them to keep an open mind on the options. By Christi Parsons and James Oliphant Reporting from Washington ...


Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations

Bloomberg


Obama rules out sm »


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