Carolyn Eisenberg:
Stopping the War with the Congress We’ve Got…
William Greider:
The Lies of Alan Greenspan
John Nichols:
Clinton’s Prescription for Another Heath Care Reform Failure
Arianna Huffington:
Dept. of Misdirection: With Iraq a Disaster, GOP Goes Crazy Over a Newspaper Ad
Karma Nabulsi:
It Is Unjust and Absurd To Apply Economics To The Hell That Is Palestine
Jesse Jackson:
Racially Biased Justice Still Infects American Courtrooms
Poka Laenui:
An Honorable Exit from Iraq
Katrina Vanden Heuvel:
A Pro-Democracy Movement
Pierre Tristam:
Whirlwind Drops on Dying Town With Tragic Word of A Fallen Son
George Bisharat:
A Double Standard on Academic Freedom in The Middle East
Dan Smith:
Good News In Small Column: A Welcome Page in the Newspaper
Alex Koppelman/Mark Benjamin:
What Happens To Private Contractors Who Kill Iraqis? Maybe Nothing
Clint Talbot:
Waiting For The EPA

U.S.-Iraq: Blackwater Banned After Deadly Firefight , Luban
Iraq Considers New Steps Against Security Companies, Fadel+Hammoudi
Iraq: Will Iraq Kick Out Blackwater?, Zagorin+Bennett
Will Condoleeza allow a 'free and independent' Iraq to expel Blackwater hired guns?, Tavernise

Greenspan alert on falling home prices...now he tells us!, Guha
Cowardice:Greenspan tells us now what he wouldn't tell the Bushies then, Guha
Disappointed (scared) Greenspan lashes out at Bush, Andrews

72,537 to 79,128 civilians killed so far, iraqbodycount.org
3,831 American soldiers killed, 27,004 wounded so far, globalsecurity.org
$452,147,758,271 borrowed and spent so far, nationalpriorities.org

Guns, not roses, for Iraq
What happens to private contractors who kill Iraqis? Maybe nothing
Joe Biden: Face global warming or global conflict
The bicycle thief
The real reason Bush is withdrawing troops from Iraq
Ocelots are collateral damage
The scruffy charms of an insecure president
Bush gets no surge from Petraeus
Hillary Clinton's healthcare 2.0
Why Bush won't attack Iran
So long, white boy
How Bush is trying to save face in Iraq
Brand Petraeus, by the numbers
Don't believe the surge hype
Bush knew Saddam had no weapons of mass destruction

United States

New York Times

The troubling Mr. Mukasey: Bush will keep Justice politicized as long as he can, Ed
Mr. Greenspan spins the bubble as it bursts, Ed
Antibiotic runoff: a side of superbugs with your confinement-hog bacon?, Ed
Dare to give Washington a vote: why should D.C. taxpayers be denied representation?, Ed
In Japan, stagnation wins again, Ito
Liberals roar and Chemerinsky gets his deanship , Liptak
Judge wants auto emissions issues addressed by states not courts, Liptak
For new center, Harvard agrees to emissions cut, Barringer
Death by gene experiment unexplained: explain the recruitment process as well, Pollack
Prosecutors say charity aids terror by financing hospitals, feeding the hungry, Eaton
What's the French for 'toady'? Bush has un flagorneur in M.Sarkozy on Iran, Bennhold &Sciolino
It defies credibility that N. Korea would risk so much to spread nukes to Syria, Mazzetti &Cooper
World Bank & U.N. to help poor nations recover stolen assets, Hoge
Musharaff re-election plan disputed in Pakistan's Supreme Court, Masood
Bush is building a $500million dam with your tax dollars in violent Helmand, Gall
Wary of past, Clinton unveils a health plan, Healy &Toner
Dems use Mukasey nomination to press Bush for torture docs, Stolberg &Herszenhorn
Cheney praises Mukasey: enough said, Shenon &Wiser
Key Senators urge shifting responsibility to Iraq Army, Hulse
Bill to extend terror insurance faces Bush veto, AP
Obama urges Wall Street to protect middle class interests, Grynbaum

Boston Globe

Clinton unveils a more moderate healthcare plan, Bombardieri
A haphazard war stays that way, Greenway
Candidates ability to connect to voters, Wangsness
A better way to pick a VP, D'Allessandro

Cheney joins the Petraeus defense team, Silva
Inflating the threat of radical Islam , Chapman

Was Hillary wise to confront Gen. Petraeus?, Huntley
State Department Investigated for Fraud, Baldor

Clinton Proposes New Health Care Plan, Thomma
Iraq Threatens Action against U.S. Security Firm, Fadel
White House: Venezuela again Fails to Curb Drug Trafficking, Bachelet
Bush's Pick for Attorney General Garners Widespread Support, Taylor
Chiquita Pays Fine for Supporting Colombian Terrorist Group, Bachelet
Democrats to Try Again to Rein in Bush's War Plan, Schoof
Bolivia Once Again Engulfed by Angry Divisions, Chang
Obama Calls for Tax-Code Overhaul, Talev
Wall Street, Businesses Cheer Rate Cuts, Hall

SF Chronicle

Canada

Globe and Mail

Toronto Star

England

BBC

Fed cuts interest rate to 4.75%, BBC
Q&A: US interest rate decision, BBC
Iraq to review all security firms, BBC
Deadly attack on Baghdad morgue, BBC
Baghdad diary: Veneer of security, BBC
Russia concerned by Iran war talk, BBC
Petraeus praises British troops , BBC
'10% chance' of house price crash in UK, BBC
How China's economic growth has left pollution in its wake, Juliana Liu, BBC
US contractors in Iraq shootout, kill at least 8 civilians, BBC
Iraq bans Blackwater USA from country after shoot-out, BBC
'Fair probe'vow on Iraq gunfight, BBC
Iran angered by France's warning of potential for war, BBC
US envoy to Iraq urges refugee action, BBC
Bush names new attorney general, BBC
Saudis buy Eurofighters from UK, BBC
Afghan 'suicide bomb kills eight, BBC
Musharraf to 'quit as army chief', BBC
Microsoft loses anti-trust appeal, BBC

More British troops are withdrawing from Iraq, Norton-Taylor
Court martial of soldiers sold weapons from Iraq for cocaine, Jones
The surge in Baghdad: today12 killed, 37 wounded , AP
Fed cuts rates, dollar falls, and inflation on the horizon, Elliott
Rachel Corrie's family cannot sue Caterpillar Company, Pilkington
War with Iran: Who can doubt it is coming?, Kinzer
Blackwater guards blamed for murdering 8 civilians in Iraq, MacAskill
UN says drift to war with Iran is out of control, Borger
Swedish artist under threat for drawing of Muhammad, Nordstrom

Palestinians left helpless by Israelis, World Bank warns, Macintyre
Baghdad revealed as bank robbery capital of the world, Sengupta
Mercenaries and murder: this is how the US goes to war, Editorial
Iraq tells US security company to leave after civilian deaths, Sengupta

Bank crisis in the UK worsens as depositors queue up for money, Hosking
Israeli clamp down continues to devastate Palestine, Maddox
Prepare for prolonged turmoil, says US Treasury Secretary, Jagger

ABC, news

Latin America

Mexico's Pemex to resume gas, oil supply on Monday, Reuters
Foreign company to operate Mexico Oil Pipeline, Prensa Latina
Former Leader of Mexico Jabs Friend Bush in Book, WP
People Should Never Be an Economy's Main Export, Bloomburg
Back To The Future In The Guatemalan Elections, Countercurrents.org
Guatemala Adoption Boom Creates Controversy, VOA
Exports are up, but the benefits of free trade are not fully clear in El Salvador, miamiherald.com
Officials 'stimulate fear,' threaten to withhold federal funds from mayors opposing CAFTA , Tico Times
Pesticide blamed for 'health disaster' in French Caribbean, Caribbean NN
People's National Party (PNP) left a nightmare for new prime minister, Jamaica Observer
Election death threats hang over Colombian city, Reuters
Chiquita pays for paramilitary ties, Al Jazeera
Chiquita fined $25 mln for Colombia terror cash, Reuters
How Deeply Was Chiquita Involved in Drug and Weapons Smuggling?, Virginia Quarterly Review
Venezuela Cuts Poverty, Feeds People, Prensa Latina
Washington promotes 'Independent' media in Venezuela, UDW
Hugo Chávez and Constitutional Reform, Venezuelanalysis
Venezuela to Carry Out 'Natural Gas Revolution', Venezuelanalysis
Brazil and China Launch Forest and Farm Monitoring Satellite, Brazzil
25 de Março, Brazil's Most Crowded Street, Becomes Powerful Brand, Brazzil
Agrofuels have suddenly become the darling of politicians, big business, international financiers, and the media: we should be worried, Brazzil
Shanty Town Favelas Growing Larger in Rio de Janeiro, Prensa Latina
Argentina rallies for the first 'Disappeared” person since democracy established, Merco Press
EU, stronger ties with Uruguay and Mercosur, Merco Press
Chile celebrates 'Fiesta Patrias' (Independence Day), Santiago Times
Bolivia, the weakest link of the growing axis of hope in the region, is Washington's first target, Bolivia Rising
Scores ill in Peru 'meteor crash', Al Jazeera
Monitoring the U.S. Military Presence in Latin America, nacla.org

Europe

Inter Press Service

Politics-US: Bush Opts for 'Confirmable' Attorney-General , Gharib
US-Latin America: Next President Must Pursue 'Fresh Approach' , Lobe
Environment-Latin America: Coming Together to Rescue the Reserves , Valente
Environment: Experts Call for Action on Ocean Preserves , Kher
Media-US: Cockroach Cartoon Crossed the Line, Iranians Say , Memarian
Mideast: Neocons Tie N. Korea to Israeli Strike on Syria , Khody Akhavi
Development-Pakistan: For Village Women an Indoor Latrine is Heaven , Ebrahim
Politics-Malaysia: Calls for Electoral Reforms Met With Violence , Kuppusamy
Romania: GM Crops Unearthed, But Not Uprooted , Ciobanu
Environment-India: Snow Leopards Earn Their Keep in Tourist Dollars , Philips

International Herald Tribune

Radio Paris (WNN)

Middle East

Al-Ahram

Reports by America's top general and its ambassador in Iraq seem designed to allow Bush more time, Salah Hemeid
All the spin in the world can't change the facts on the ground in Iraq, Sukant Chandan
Why has Tel Aviv's response to the rocket attack on a military base been so muted?, Saleh Al-Naami
Was an Israeli attack on Syria averted by good defence?, Sami Moubayed
The number of Palestinians stranded in North Sinai is beginning to grow once again, Serene Assir
the significance of the return of Rafsanjani to high position in Iran's ruling elite, Mustafa El-Labbad
Musharraf's war of survival, Graham Usher
Hosni Mubarak sent messages, signs and signals this week, staff
The UN secretary-general is determined to find a way out of Darfur's awkward predicament, Gamal Nkrumah
Entering the nuclear era is no longer a luxury, Sherine Nasr
Why the West attacks us, Abdel-Wahab Elmessiri
Washington losing hearts and minds, Amr Hamzawi
How many Muslims do you think support Al-Qaeda, or the Taliban?, Galal Nassar

Iraq: Ethnic violence forces more Arabs to flee Kirkuk, IRIN
Iraq: Diyala the worst province for basic services, IRIN
PKK uses nothern Iraq as arsenal for attacks in Turkey, says official report, todayszaman.com
Calls grow for Bush war crimes trial, Tehran Times
Syria Denies Nuke Help From N. Korea, Arab News
Israel's Violation of Syria's Border Sends Conflicting Signals, Arab News
Israeli settlements deprive Palestiians of land and water resources, IRIN
Corporate Media Distortion on Israel-Palestine, Palestine Chronicle
Extensive destruction of houses and gross humiliation of residents, B'Tselem
Domestic workers face conditions akin to slavery, Lebanon Daily Star
Crises fail to dampen Ramadan spirit, Lebanon Daily Star
Survivors of Sabra and Shatila massacres still recall horror - and still demand justice, Lebanon Daily Star
Sabra And Shatila - On Massacres, Atrocities And Holocausts, uruk.net
'War on Terror Served Iran's Interests Best', uruk.net
Afghanistan: Effects of suicide attacks extend far beyond the grave, IRIN
Afghanistan: Call for USA to move bases away from civilian areas, IRIN
It's just so hard for Saudis to find good foreign maids these days, Arab News
Russian convoy and traitors' base attacked in Ingushetia, kavkaz.org
Morocco: Country Embraces Surprise Election Outcome, allAfrica

Haaretz

Syria: No plan for military response to IAF strike, Staff
Ex-U.S. official: N. Korea using Syria, Iran as nuclear 'safe havens', Barak Ravid
IDF blocks W. Bank Palestinians trying to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque, AP
IDF ground force stages limited incursion into southern Gaza, Mijal Grinberg
Iran's Khamenei: Bush is war criminal comparable to Hitler, DPA
A sober outlook for the New Year, Editorial
11 daring predictions for the new year, Shmuel Rosner
This year, Bush will decide whether to attack Iran, Shmuel Rosner

Bush orders limited troop reduction, Agencies
Iraq tribes vow to avenge murder of leader, Al Jazeera
Ramadan begins across Muslim world , Agencies
Ramadan amnesty for Iraqi detainees, Agencies
Nato snubs bid to curb Afghan opium, Agencies
Taliban readies Ramadan offensive, Al Jazeera

Asia

China

Typhoon Wipha Slams into China's East Coast, AFP
Boeing Projects $340 Billion Market for New Airplanes in China, CNNMoney.com
US Intelligence Chief Says China Is Spying on Cold War Scale, Guardian Unlimited
Ban Says Taiwan's UN Bid Legally Impossible, Reuters
China's 'Most Wanted' Millionaires, Asia Times
China Protests against Proposed US Weapons Sales to Taiwan, AFP
China Cuts Imports of Canadian Pork, Canada.com
China Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak: HK Official , AFP
Iran’s Nuclear Program Is Peaceful: Chinese Envoy , MehrNews.com

Benazir 'can't be deported on return', Arslan Rafiq Bhatti
Musharraf 'needs deal.', DT
15 killed in blast at officers' mess, DT
Indian Communists threaten nuclear deal, DT

53% support for Benazir, Anwar Iqbal
Tsunami alert in Indonesia, Dawn
A million displaced in Indian flood, Dawn
Indians protest India-Lanka sealane, Dawn

Petraeus ('an ass-kissing little chickenshit') out of step with US top brass , Gareth Porter
Mr Bush, your sheikh is dead , Pepe Escobar
Behind the 'Success in Anbar' myth, Pepe Escobar
Al-Qaeda sets Lebanon record straight, Sami Moubayed
Deep flaws in Afghan peace drive , M K Bhadrakumar
US and Europe drain Iran's half-full glass, Kaveh L Afrasiabi

China backs Myanmar democracy, Al Jazeera
Depositors in panic run to Mandalay banks for withdrawals, Mizzima News
Junta to blame for economic deterioration, protests: NLD, Mizzima News
Golden Triangle is now only a bit player in the global heroin trade, NYT
Scores killed in Thai jet crash, Al Jazeera
Unhappy anniversary of Thailand's coup, bangkokpost.com
The good and bad of Cambodian investment , Asia Times
Cambodia's silk was once among the region's finest, until 30 years of armed conflict, thestar.com
Vietnam plans eight nuclear reactors by 2025, thanhniennews.com
Vietnam gives up highly enriched uranium from Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, cnn
Demand for bio-diesel increases Malaysian palm oil exports, thestar.com
Indonesia earthquake toll rises, Al Jazeera
Clash in Indonesia's Aceh leaves 26 people injured, Reuters
Bomb Attack in S. Philippines Follows Australian Warning, Arab News
Philippines to Open More Labor Offices Abroad as Overseas Filipino Workers Increase, Arab News

Floods hit large parts of Africa, Al Jazeera
Little relief in Ramadan for war-weary Mogadishu, Mail and Guardian
Ethiopian troops carrying out house to house searches in Mogadishu, shabelle.net
Govt Forces Detain And Life-Threaten Journalists in Mogadishu, allafrica.com
Africa's rebels take to tranquil Eritrea capital, Reuters
The New millennium - start of Ethiopia's renaissance!, ethiopianreporter
Formal education systems crumbling in much of sub-Saharan Africa, IRIN
Sudan offers Darfur ceasefire, Al Jazeera
Chad: Rebels warn of ‘total war’ if EU force is not neutral, IRIN
Conflicts over water like those in Burkina Faso will soon spread over the continent, IRIN
Cote d'Ivoire: Thousands of toxic waste victims could miss out on compensation, IRIN
Development bank established to provide credit to farmers to be privatized, graphicghana.com
Central African Republic military in mass atrocities against civilians, Mail and Guardian
Nigeria: Vehicle Laden With Explosives, Ammunition, Bound for Delta Intercepted by Police, allAfrica
Our new president is no Hugo Chavez, the corrupt old order remains, Vanguard NIgeria
Nigerian Army Launches Fresh Offensive Against Rivers Cultists, Vanguard NIgeria
Member of the House of Representatives assasinated, Guardian Nigeria
Is this the government I fought to bring into power?, Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda's shilling to remain strong against the once mighty dollar, New Vision
Uganda Diaries: Owiny Lakaragic - 'enough of camps!', IRIN
Kenya: Kibaki Rolls Out His Campaign Machine, The Nation (Nairobi)
Mozambique: Religious leaders dampen rising tension after mosques burned, IRIN
Mugabe faces stormy congress which could sweep him from power, Zimbabwe Independent
Mugabe consolidating power, say analysts, Mali and Guardian
Pets slaughtered or given up in meat-starved Zimbabwe, Mail and Guardian
Cape Town mayor marches against drugs on druglords' street, Mail and Guardian
Cops arrest 180 in Johannesburg crime crackdown, Mail and Guardian

CorpWatch

US: Billions over Baghdad; The Spoils of War, Barlett+Steele
US: US Accountants Charged in Probe, BBC News Online
Canada: Four Former Nortel Executives Charged With Accounting Fraud, Associated Press

Getting The Flu Vaccine This Year Is Risky Business, WordPress
Ban ADHD Drugs, Not Tag, Tony Zizza
Vaccine Tied to Ear Infections, Julie Deardorff
OxyContin Wrecked my Life, Jeffrey Simpson
FDA Starts A Drug Safety Newsletter For Docs, Ed Silverman
City, State Sue Drug Company, Kathleen Horan
NJ Attorney General to Probe Drug Company Gifts to Doctors, South Jersey News Online
Former FDA Official John Taylor III to Join BIO as Executive Vice President of Health , Jeff Joseph
FDA, AHRQ Collaborate to Study ADHD Medication and Heart Problems, Sierra Koester
FDA Reform Bill Hits Snag On Preemption , Ed Silverman
Haloperidol Warning, FDA
FDA Approved Drugs Worse Than 'Made In China' Goods , Christopher Barr
Cephalon Drug Is Tied to Several Deaths, John Carreyrou and Jacob Goldstein
Deaths Blamed on Improper Painkiller Use , Yahoo News
Studies Find More Health Risks With Avandia, Evelyn Pringle
Virtually All U.S. Doctors Accept Money, Freebies from Drug Companies, David Gutierrez
Is Diabetes Caused by Pharmaceuticals?, Heidi Stevenson

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