Saturday, October 31, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

Clinton takes advice on Pakistan last day - AFP


Washington Post


Clinton takes advice on Pakistan last day

AFP


ISLAMABAD â€" US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heard advice from Pakistani elders Friday, wrapping up a diplomatic visit overshadowed by an outburst against the government over Al-Qaeda and a devastating attack. Clinton has spent three days in the ...


9/11 passport 'found in Pakistan'

BBC News


14 militants killed in Pakistan's tribal area operation

Xinhua


Clinton Meets Pakistan Tribal Chiefs After Urging Al-Qaeda Exit

Bloomberg


The Associated Press -New York Times -W »


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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Flu: Fact and fiction - Chicago Sun-Times


CBC.ca


Flu: Fact and fiction

Chicago Sun-Times


Why does the flu feel so bad? Seasonal flu, H1N1 swine flu ? whatever kind of influenza you get, the symptoms are similar. Much of what makes us feel bad about flu ? like fever and body aches ? is caused by the immune system's attempts to fight ...


Shortage of Vaccine Poses Political Test for Obama

New York Times


H1N1 vaccine priorities questioned

Detroit Free Press


Swine flu vaccine is here and you still have your shot

Houston Chronicle


Wausau Daily Herald -MyFox Atlanta -The Huntington News


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Four UN Staff Killed In Kabul; Blasts Rock Hotel - New York Times


guardian.co.uk


Four UN Staff Killed In Kabul; Blasts Rock Hotel

New York Times


By REUTERS KABUL (Reuters) - Four UN staff were killed when Taliban militants attacked an international guest house in Kabul on Wednesday while a rocket was fired at a foreign-owned hotel in the Afghan capital, forcing 100 guests into an underground ...


6 U.N. employees killed in assault on Kabul guesthouse

Los Angeles Times


Kabul guesthouse attack leaves UN with security nightmare

guardian.co.uk


Gunmen storm UN guest house in Kabul, 12 dead

The Associated Press


Voice of America -AFP -Bloomberg


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Senators urge CDC to communicate to state governments about H1N1 vaccine - The Saratogian


New York Daily News


Senators urge CDC to communicate to state governments about H1N1 vaccine

The Saratogian


With cases of the flu virus on the rise loc »


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Monday, October 26, 2009

More bad reviews for White House on war with Fox - Baltimore Sun


Business Daily Africa


More bad reviews for White House on war with Fox

Baltimore Sun


Here is the best discussion of the day about the White House war on Fox News. It took place on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Is there anyone at the roundtable who thinks it is a good idea or can make a good argument or for it? ...


After Fox News, next on Obama hit list: Chamber of Commerce?

Christian Science Monitor


Information War on Fox: No Upside for Obama Administration

Huffington Post (blog)


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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Obama declares swine flu emergency - San Francisco Chronicle


Telegraph.co.uk


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. ...


Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

The Associated Press


Obama declares flu emergency to ease restrictions for hospitals

Washington Post


Swine flu a national emergency

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Reuters -KYMA


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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bomber Kills 6 Outside Pakistan Military Complex - Voice of America


Times Online


Bomber Kills 6 Outside Pakistan Military Complex

Voice of America


By VOA News Police in Pakistan say a suicide bomber struck near a military facility Friday, killing at least six people. Officials say at least 13 people were wounded when the bomber struck a checkpoint outside the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in ...


Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Pakistan

New York Time! s


Pakistan suicide bomber kills six

BBC News


Suicide bomber kills seven in attack on Pakistan military complex

Times Online


The Associated Press -AFP -Aljazeera.net


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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bahamas Declares Mistrial in John Travolta Extortion - ABC News


New York Daily News


Bahamas Declares Mistrial in John Travolta Extortion

ABC News


NASSAU (Reuters) - A Bahamian Supreme Court judge declared a mistrial late on Wednesday in the case of two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from Hollywood actor John Travolta, after a political convention was told they ...


Judge orders retrial in Travolta extortion case

The Associat! ed Press


Judge Declares Mistrial, Orders Do-Over in Travolta Extortion Case

E! Online


Travolta case: Bahamas judge declares mistrial

Sawf News


New York Daily News -TMZ.com (blog) -ShortNews.com


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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Swine flu vaccine clinics are curbed as supplies lag - Washington Post


CBC.ca


Swine flu vaccine clinics are curbed as supplies lag

Washington Post


Slower-than-expected production of the H1N1 flu vaccine is forcing some Washington area health officials to cancel or limit immunization clinics until more supplies arrive. Maryland officials were expecting 900000 to 1 million doses by ...


Swine flu sends mostly under-25s to hospital: CDC

Reuters


Doctors: Vaccine, not actual flu, best way to give kids immunity

USA Today


Flu shot shortage hits area

Idaho Press-Tribune


Arizona Daily Star -San Antonio Express -Arizona Republic


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Monday, October 19, 2009

Afghan Leader Said to Accept Runoff After Election Audit - New York Times


Times Online


Afghan Leader Said to Accept Runoff After Election Audit

New York Times


Musadeq Sadeq/AP By SABRINA TAVERNISE and HELENE COOPER KABUL, Afghanistan â€" Under heavy international pressure, President Hamid Karzai appears set to concede as early as Tuesday that he fell short of a first-round victory in the nation's disputed ...


AP source: Karzai expected to accept he fell short

The Associated Press


Why Escalation May Be Obama's Only Choice in Afghanistan

TIME


Karzai 'to answer poll criticism'

BBC News


ABC Online -The Durango Herald -AFP


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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Officials look at scenarios for Afghan \'middle path\' - Los Angeles Times


BBC News


Officials look at scenarios for Afghan 'middle path'

Los Angeles Times


White House meetings consider changing focus to holding urban areas, with fewer new troops than requested. By Julian E. Barnes and Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington - As the Obama administration debates whether to shift its aims in Afghanistan, ...


Obama Focuses on Civilian Effort in Afghanistan Strategy Review

Washington Post


US Lawmakers Question Afghanistan Strategy

Voice of America


Obama 'may unveil Afghan surge'

BBC News


CNN -The Associated Press -Reuters


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Rough road ahead in Senate, House for healthcare bill - MiamiHerald.com


Washington Post


Rough road ahead in Senate, House for healthcare bill

MiamiHerald.com


A key Senate committee approved a bill to overhaul the nation's healthcare system. But even Democrats acknowledge that the road to passage will be a bumpy one. BY DAVID LIGHTMAN WASHINGTON -- The vote to back a sweeping overhaul of the nation's ...


US Senate Finance Panel Approves $829B Health Overhaul

W »


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Monday, October 12, 2009

Deeds Hammers McDonnell on Thesis in Va. Governor\'s Debate - FOXNews


Inside NoVA


Deeds Hammers McDonnell on Thesis in Va. Governor's Debate

FOXNews


Democrat R. Creigh Deeds blasted his Republican foe in Virginia's gubernatorial race as no friend of working women or gays and twice accused him of lying. AP RICHMOND, Va. -- Trailing in polls, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds on Monday blasted his Republican ...


Deeds accuses McDonnell of 'lying' in debate

Washington Times


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Sunday, October 11, 2009

\'Obama, I know you are listening\': Gay activists march to Capitol - CNN

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ABC News


'Obama, I know you are listening': Gay activists march to Capitol

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Judy Shepard stood before a massive crowd at the Capitol on Sunday for a single, painful reason. Sunday's National Equality March in Washington coincided with National Coming Out Day. "I'm here today because I lost my son to hate. ...


Tens of Thousands R »


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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Obama to gay group: \'Still laws to change, hearts to open\' - CNN


BBC News


Obama to gay group: 'Still laws to change, hearts to open'

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama delivered a rousing speech Saturday night to the nation's largest gay rights group, praising the gay community for making strides in equal rights and pledging to deliver on major campaign promises that some say he's ...


Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group

Ne! w York Times


Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group

Washington Post


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

The Associated Press


BBC News -NECN -MiamiHerald.com


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Friday, October 9, 2009

Critics Smell Politics in Decision to Honor Obama - Washington Post


guardian.co.uk


Critics Smell Politics in Decision to Honor Obama

Washington Post


LONDON, Oct. 9 -- From a boardroom in Oslo, five Norwegians handpicked by their nation's parliament are kingmakers of the highest sort, each year honoring at least one individual or group for landmark achievements worthy of the Nobel ...


Great Expectations: Nobel Peace Prize will be whatever President Barack Obama ...

New York Daily News


Weekend Opinionator: Does the Nobel Hate America?

New York Times


Nobel Prize carries risks as well as benefits for Obama

Chicago Tribune


Los Angeles Times -W »


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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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


guardian.co.uk


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

Washington Post


Congressional budget analysts gave an important political boost Wednesday to a Senate panel's health-care overhaul, projecting that the $829 billion measure would both dramatic »


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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Behind Afghan War Debate, a Battle of Two Books Rages - Wall Street Journal


Reuters South Africa


Behind Afghan War Debate, a Battle of Two Books Rages

W »


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