Mandela Still Alive After Embarrassing Bush Remark
Op-Ed Roundup
James Carroll:
N.Y. Site Transcends Boundaries
Thom Hartmann:
Columbia University Shows True American Values
Carol Hamilton:
Conscience Voters
Donna Saggia:
From Support the Troops to Condemning MoveOn
John Brown:
Sinking in the Polls: Karen Hughes Public Diplomacy Moment
Juan Cole:
Turning Ahmadinejad Into Public Enemy No. 1
Chris Colin:
Cleaning Up After The Bushes
Literally: The Former Presidents Pool Boy Speaks Out
Olga Bonfiglio:
The Peace Movement Has It Been Worth It?
Robert Kuttner:
The Bubble Economy
Sean Gonsalves:
The Whole (Jena 6) Story?
Katrina Vanden Heuvel:
Bush, the Bomb and Iran
Cecilia Lucas:
The Banality of Violence
Chai Feldblum:
Time To Ban Job Discrimination Against Gays
Tom Engelhardt:
Freedom As Theft: Honoring American Liberators
Cynthia Tucker:
Americas Oil Lust Means Long Middle East Involvement
Bruce Mirken:
Spinning A Failed War on Drugs
Special:FDA Watch
Survey Finds Americans Distrustful of FDA Overall, Brian White
FDA: S.C. Drugmaker Doctored Results, Adam O'Daniel
Hearing Today: FDA Officials Concealed Avandia Cardiac Risks, Luana Sabrina Review
Senate Approves FDA Drug-Safety Bill, Roy Silberstein
FDA Considers Reforming Use, Selection of Advisory Panels, Henderson
Congress OKs Bill Giving New Power to FDA, Mantell
FDA Launches Drug Safety Newsletter, FDA
Vioxx Lawyer Sues FDA Over FOIA Requests , Ed Silverman
The Biggest FDA Reform In A Decade, Matthew Herper
The FDA Vs. Small Pharma, NCPA
The FDA: What Will the Next 100 Years Bring?, Arthur A. Daemmrich
Special: Dictator '08
Clinton's wiser health plan, ED
Sen. Clinton: Bill and I are different, Gross
SEIU down to 3 Dems for endorsement , Holland
US candidates follow money trail to London, Goldenberg
Guiliani and the fear card: It worked for Bush, two times, Alterman
Special:Burma Uproar
Nuns join Monks in Saffron Revolution in Burma, Parry
Suu Kyi greets protesters as Burma's junta faces biggest test in 20 years, Buncombe
Special: Bush Will Leave Us Iraq and Broken Economy (Update)
Dollar hits record low against euro, BBC
Canadian Dollar Rose Above U.S. Dollar Yesterday, Toronto Star
Contradictions mount in US and world economy in wake of Fed rate cut, Martin
Rate Cut Alone May Not Fix Economy, Hall
Bernanke: Rate Cut Not a Cure-All for Turbulence, Hall
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
Today's Alternative Special: AlterNet
Is Keith Olbermann the Next Edward R. Murrow?
Naomi Klein Debates Alan Greenspan
Rethinking Antidepressants and Youth Suicide
Liberal Denial: The Link Between Porno and War
The Federal War on Medical Marijuana Becomes a War on Children
Deb Price: From California to Maine, Straight Allies Stand Up
Sean Gonsalves: The Whole (Jena 6) Story?
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Why Civil Rights Leaders Didn't Get Mychal Bell Out of...
DrugReporter: The Federal War on Medical Marijuana Becomes a War on Children
DrugReporter: Spinning a Failed War on Drugs
DrugReporter: The Top Ten Reasons Marijuana Should Be Legal
Environment: It's Time to Build a New Economic Model
Environment: Why Iraqi Farmers Might Prefer Death to Paul Bremer's Order 81
Environment: The Death of 'Green' Satellites
ForeignPolicy: Does Globalization Bring War or Peace?
ForeignPolicy: How the Iraq Occcupation Has Turned Friendship Between Familie...
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United States
New York Times
Uxorious, spurious...or plain old Viagric hubris, Dowd
Cleaning up China, Ed
An opportunity for Mr. Schwarzenegger, Ed
Larry Craig's great adventure: suddenly, he's a civil libertarian, Cohen
Politics in black and white, Krugman
When soldiers do PR for Bush's war: the MoveOn ad was a righteous shot , Hoyt
Downtime from murder: in horror's shadow, SS guards frolic. What would you have done?, Cohen
Lion-hearted tamer of troubled schools has plan in New Orleans, Nossiter
Florida Democrats affirm early primary, Goodnough
Was Cheney's guy Mukasey 'injudicious and malicious' to post-9/11 witnesses?, Shenon
Fear but few facts in debate on voter I.D.s, Liptak
Graft in U.S. Army contracts spread from Kuwait base, Thompson &Schmitt
Monks protest grows, challenging Myanmar junta. Why is Bush silent?, Mydans
Detention offers view of shadowy world in Pakistan, Moss &Mekhennet
U.S. focus on Ahmadinejad puzzles Iranians: he's neither head of state nor commander in chief, Slackman
Veteran lawmaker & foreign policy dove chosen as Japan's PM, Onishi
U.S. will invite Syria to a peace conference, Cooper
Bush stiffs the world again on global warming: he'll host talks on how to avoid regulating, Myers
Bottom line: al-Maliki hasn't the power to defy Bushco and order Blackwater out, Rubin &Kramer
Familiar disagreements as fiscal deadline nears, Pear
Boston Globe
Lines harden over Iran leader's visit to US , Issenberg
Is it always necessary to reconcile?, Eisikovits
Chicago Sun Times
Auto workers launch national strike against GM, Durbin
Why won't Bush admit mistakes? , Greeley
McClatchy
Dollar Slump Could Help U.S. Exports, Hall
Wrecking Ball Slams into Disgruntled Chinese' Quest for Justice, Johnson
House to Vote on Expansion of Flood Insurance Program, Recio
Administration Lobbied against Clean-Air Waiver, Whitney
Iraqi Villagers Say Rebels Iran Seeks Are Near, Price
washingtonpost.com - Post Editorials
More Tax Cuts: Mr. Obama's Cookie Jar
Tipping Point in Burma
Bush Dithers: A Price on Carbon
Dems on Peru: Progress on Trade?
Questions for Bush Nominee Mukasey
Talks: The Mideast Core
washingtonpost.com - Op-Ed Columns
The Right Move? Bernanke Takes The Reins
Ahmadinejad's appearance: Playing Democrat At Columbia
A Little Rock Reminder
Iraq's Inevitabilities
Kids" Health: The Right Fight for Democrats
WTO: A Trade Deal on The Ropes
Forsaking the Egyptian Free Press
Greenspan: The Maestro's False Notes
LA Times
SF Chronicle
Canada
Globe and Mail
TORONTO STAR: News Top Stories
Canadians feeling fleeced by U.S. pricing
Dion admits image needs makeover
Tag team blasts McGuinty
From the Editorial page
McGuinty foes fail to deliver
Health care for homeless
Withering of the Bloc is great news
Cut interest rates to preserve jobs
Ghostly Afghan army
West alert to PM's Quebec temptation
A cautionary tale from divided Belgium
England
BBC
UN chief urges world leaders to take action on climate, BBC
UN hopes to broaden role on Iraq, BBC
General Motors workers on strike, BBC
Iran president in NY campus clash, BBC
Credit crunch 'hits world growth', BBC
Suicide bomb kills Iraq chief of police and at least 17 others, BBC
Iraqi President urges US to free Iranian 'guest', BBC
Arrests in Pakistan 'trouble' US, BBC
Blackwater denies Iraq smuggling, BBC
The US-UK healthcare divide may not be what it seems, Tim Egan, BBC
Guardian
Burma military Junta threatens protesting monks, MacKinnon
China does not want another Tiananmen Square by proxy in Burma, Hilton
Iran and the US must talk, Woollacott
Yom Kippur in Israel: Day of cycling for the secularists, Freedman
Senate Repugs prepared to eradicate the New Deal if they can, Tomasky
America will survive its fool in the ermine's garb of power (Bush, who else?), Abramsky
The rising cost of nature, Jeffrey Sachs
Iraq's hired hands under fire as the pot of gold starts to run low, MacAskill
'You got rid of one Saddam and you left us with 50' Saddams, Black
Independent
Arctic sea ice melts to its lowest level ever, McCarthy
Stanford campus in uproar over fellowship for Rumsfeld, Gumbel
Iraqi cholera outbreak spreads to Baghdad, Sengupta
Iraq's war has turned friendship between families into sectarian hatred, Sengupta
Ahmadinejad's US visit overshadowed by campus furore, Penketh
Times Online
Power cuts in Gaza jeopardise Tony Blair mission, Hider
A month's diary from Iraq, Fletcher
A battle too far for Bush’s private army: Blackwater slaughter, Allen-Mills
Common biofuel produces more greenhouse gas than oil or petrol, Smith
Australia
ABC, news
Latin America
Mexican consul defends country as refugee seekers flock to Canada, Canada.com
The Week in Mexico , signonsandiego.com
Mexican crime hits record levels, McClatchy
Weapons trade concerns Mexico, El Paso Times
Mexican Opposition Leader Calls for a Firmer Stand, Prensa Latina
Age discrimination flourishes in Mexico, USA Today
Guatemalans Stand against Hunger, Prensa Latina
More El Salvador Kids Sniff for High, Prensa Latina
How Might CAFTA Affect Costa Rican Agriculture?, Tico Times
US Ambassador to Costa Rica Denounced for meddling in CAFTA vote, Prensa Latina
2007 may be the most violent year ever in Jamaica, Prensa Latina
Venezuela Agreement on Oil Aids Dominican Rep, Prensa Latina
Cuba’s Resistance Will Defeat the Blockade, Periodico 26
The Council on Hemispheric Affairs Deserves an F for Article on Haiti, Narco News
Seven Years of Plan Colombia … and Little Has Changed in Putumayo, Colombia Journal
In Brazil, Rich or Poor, We're All Prisoners, Brazzil
Brazil's Lula Tells US and EU to Keep Their Evil Eye Off the Amazon, Brazzil
Morales for Native Rights at UN, Prensa Latina
Fujimori back in Peru facing up 30 years in prison, Merco Press
Argentina fury at UK bid for Falkland seas, Merco Press
Upside-Down World
Europe
Inter Press Service
Climate Change: 'Fifteen Years and C02 Still Rising' , Rizvi
Climate Change: Publics in North and South Want Action , Lobe
Colombia: UN Rapporteur Studies Effects of Coca Spraying in Ecuador , Vieira
Migration-Spain: Picking and Choosing the Favoured Few , Fraerman
Development-Malawi: Lack of Running Water Puts Girls' Education at Risk , Semu-Banda
Rights-Peru: Evidence Against Fujimori ‘Overwhelming’ , Páez
Environment: Climate of Change Confronts Wall Street , Leahy
Trade-East Africa: ''A Foreigner Cannot Develop Us'' , Omungo
Migration: U.S. Doors Cracked to Iraqi Refugees , Gharib
Central Asia: Abolition Close, But Spectre of Death Remains , Abdymen
Mideast: Border Impasse Arises Again , Morrow+al-Omrani
France: Two Years After Riots, Little Has Changed , Deibert
Corruption-Malaysia: Video Clip Lands Top Judiciary in the Dock , Kuppusamy
Environment-South Asia: Superstition May Yet Save Marine Reserve , Bidwai
Politics-Australia: Walking the Tighrope in Asia , de Tarczynski
Opinion - International Herald Tribune
Welcoming Iraqi refugees
To the Asians, a deja vu
Aviation and global warming
Iraq: The other victims
Meanwhile: September, time to lighten up and get a grip
SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
'Big Brother' for Cosmonauts: Russia Locks Up Volunteers to Test Effects of ...
After the Petraeus Report: Bush Says Success Allows for Troop Cuts
Terror Arrests in Vienna: Austria's 'Jihad by Telecommute'
Picture This: Rebuilding Lives
Suing Tom: A Berlin Attorney Takes on Cruise
Opinion: German Converts to Islam Are an Asset, Not a Threat
Russia's New Prime Minister: Putin's Obscure Hardliner
A Lesson for Europe: American Muslims Strive to Become Model Citizens
Der Spiegel
International Herald Tribune
Radio Paris (WNN)
Middle East
Haaretz
Iranian President: If Holocaust happened, why must Palestinians pay?, Shlomo Shamir
The clear loser from Ahmadinejad's visit is Israel, Shmuel Rosner
Israel on the way to becoming a pariah state, Carlo Strenger
Bush to Abbas: Statehood for Palestinians in reach, AP
Peace groups challenge gov't separation of Israelis, Palestinians, Amira Hass
Lebanon puts off electing president as opposition skips parliament vote, Agencies
ADL: Ahmadinejad's speech at Columbia University 'a charade', Sandra Cariglio
Aljazeera
Iraq makes U-turn on Blackwater, Al Jazeera
Two million displaced inside Iraq, Agencies
Quartet announces new peace summit, Al Jazeera
Hamas women in West Bank march, Agencies
Uncertainty hangs over Lebanon vote, Agencies
Mourners throng Lebanon funeral, Al Jazeera
Iran 'not headed for war with US', Agencies
Iran unveils new missile at parade, Al Jazeera
Middle East
Iranophobia hits Ground Zero , Asia Times
Is 'terrorist threat' to America another Bush-Cheney fabrication?, MET
The aggressive foreign policy pursued by the United States is Al-Qaeda’s indispensable ally , Al-Hayat
US captivated in the theater of war, Asia Times
War and GOP: Bush Playing Not to Lose, Arab News
Iraq Security Needs to Improve for Greater UN Role: Ban, Arab News
Iraq: Heath services struggle to prevent cholera spreading, IRIN
Mercenaries Above the Law, Uruknet
Iraq Anbar Tribal Leader Pledges to Fight Al-Qaeda, Arab News
Shots in the dark over Syria's skies, Asia Times
Welcome to Planet Gaza, Asia Times
There’s a Double Standard on Academic Freedom in the Middle East, Arab News
Village succeeds getting apartheid wall moved, will continue struggle, Palestine Chronicle
Has the anti-war movement abandoned Palestine?, Palestine Chronicle
Israel Grants Gaza 'Enemy' Status, to Cut Vital Services in Violation of Law, Palestine Chronicle
Hope for the best - but expect the worst of Lebanon's failed politicians, Lebanon Daily Star
Lebanon: All to lose and much to gain in divisive presidential election, IRIN
US Needs to Keep Engaging With Syria, Arab News
Russia bolsters ties with Iran , Asia Times
Iran Warns West Against Attack, Displays Missiles, Arab News
NATO bombs killed at least 45 civilians in Afghanistan the other day, Uruknet
Rising food prices eat into Ramadan celebrations in Jordan, Lebanon Daily Star
When Saving Lives Becomes Criminal Act, Arab News
Blackwater probed for selling weapons to PKK for use against Turkey, Zaman Daily
Turkish ‘Public is ready for new constitution, but elite is not’, Zaman Daily
Fierce firefight in Ingushetia. One Mujahid became Shaheed, kavkaz
Daily Star
Asia
China
Germany Tries to Calm Waters with China after Dalai Lama Visit, AFP
UN Bid Puts Taiwan on Skids with China, Christian Science Monitor
China Media Says Mattel Apology Overdue, Washington Post
China Takes Aim at Its Smoggy Skies, Chicago Tribune
Inflation in China Builds Up Steam, The Sydney Morning Herald.
South East Asia
Protests across Burma, mizzima.com
Monks join escalating peaceful protests against the Burmese military regime., bangkokpost.net
Democracy Icon Suu Kyi Greets Myanmar Monks, Arab News
Clerical catalyst in Burma, bangkokpost.net
US turns to China to influence Myanmar , Asia Times
Burning down Myanmar's Internet firewall, Asia Times
Thailand marks coup anniversary, Al Jazeera
Malaysia: Elections without representation, Asia Times
Malaysia at 50: Things fall apart?, aliran.com
The self-styled “people’s paper” really a mouthpiece for the government, aliran.com
Malaysia's biggest city eyes fees to ease traffic, thejakartapost/font>
U.S., China: Indonesia is the third biggest contributor to global warming ,jakartapost/font>
Privatization of Jakarta's water supply brought only higher prices and dwindling access, Asia Times
US, China vie for Philippine military influence , Asia Times
Arroyo Bows to Public Opinion, Suspends Tainted Telecom Deal, Arab News
Asia Times, opinion
The Hindu, news
Africa
Rains keep pouring down across Africa, bringing worst floods , Mail and Guardian
Somalia: 'What have we done to deserve this?', IRIN
Somali police besiege radio station, Al Jazeera
Somalia: Shabelle news service silenced by Government firepower, shabelle.net
Brain drain hits Ethiopian airlines, ethiopianreporter.com
Nokia launches cell phones with text in Amharic at Sheraton Addis, ethiopianreporter.com
Sudan: Thousands more flee violence in Darfur - UN, IRIN
Sudan: Darfur settlement elusive as world marks Peace Day, IRIN
Sudan: Ambush And Shooting of Darfur Aid Workers Sparks Outrage , UN News
Volence and ugly incidents marred the campaign trail in Kenya, East African Standard
Air freighted food can't qualify as organic, keeping W African organics out of Britain, IPS
Uganda: Famine Imminent as Crops Rot, New Vision (Kampala)
Uganda: 1,564 Girls Defiled in North, New Vision (Kampala)
Chinese companies have thrived in construction, fishing and communications sectors in Senegal, Xinhua
Liberia: Go to school or go to jail, IRIN
Sierra Leone: Why don’t people farm the land?, IRIN
Cote d'Ivoire: No war, no peace five years after rebellion, IRIN
Nigeria: N-Delta militant leader beheaded, Vanguard (Lagos)
Nigeria: Thugs Who Intimidated Voters Are Talking, Vanguard (Lagos)
Privatising benefitted the few, most got higher costs, massive lay offs, This Day
The Rising Cost Of Bread: Staple food of the poor made entirely of imported wheat, Guardian
Rwanda blames DR Congo for violence, Al Jazeera
Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC region, Mail and Guardian
DR Congo: Regional ministers push to end violence in the east, IRIN
Zambia: Government discards the elderly, IRIN
Odious debts should not be honoured, thezimbabweindependent.com
Mugabe boosts power as EU divided over Zimbabwe, Reuters
Swaziland: Two-thirds of women beaten and abused, IRIN
South Africa: Farms Simmer Over Tenure Rights, IRIN
Opposition leader Zille warns of slide towards Animal Farm state, Mail and Guardian
Mail and Guardian
Alternative
Drug Corp Watch
Hospital Admits Breaking State Laws in Surgical Mutilation of Stunted Daughter, David Gutierrez
State Plans Lawsuit Against Drug Firms , Seth Blomeley
Young Couple Urges Parents to Learn About Vaccines, Daphne Larkin
High Hopes Come Crashing Down as HIV Vaccine Fails, doktertomi.com
CorpWatch
Iraqi Report Says Blackwater Guards Fired First, Tavernise+Glanz
US: Families Cannot Sue Firm for Israel Deaths, Pilkington
The Nation, opinion
Raw Story, news
Salon, opinion
Information Clearing House, opinion
Mother Jones, opinion
Alternet, opinion
Working For Change, opinion
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