Sunday, November 29, 2009

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Train traffic resumes after deadly train crash in northwest Russia - RIA Novosti


CBC.ca


Train traffic resumes after deadly train crash in northwest Russia

RIA Novosti


MOSCOW, November 29 (RIA Novosti) - Train traffic has fully resumed on the route between Moscow and Saint Petersburg where a high-speed train carrying hundreds of passengers was derailed on Friday by a bomb attack that killed at least 26 people. ...


Bomb pieces steer Russian inquiry toward terror plot

Washington Post


Russia says homemade bomb caused deadly train derailment

Los Angeles Times


Bomb blamed in train crash

Boston Globe


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Friday, November 27, 2009

Party Crashers Said to Have Met Obama in Dinner Receiving Line - Bloomberg


Telegraph.co.uk


Party Crashers Said to Have Met Obama in Dinner Receiving Line

Bloomberg


Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama met in the receiving line an uninvited couple who slipped past security at this week's state dinner honoring India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a photograph ...


State dinner crashers met president in line

The Detroit News


Uninvited Pair Met Obama; Secret Service Offers Apology

New York Times


Photo shows Tareq and Michaele Salahi getting face time with President Obama

New York Daily News


Washington Post -Richmond Times Dispatch -NECN


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Secret Service breakdown blamed for White House gate-crashing - Los Angeles Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Secret Service breakdown blamed for White House gate-crashing

Los Angeles Times


'Our procedure wasn't followed' at one security checkpoint at the gala, an agency spokesman says. The couple who attended uninvited had been auditioning earlier for a reality TV show. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington - The Secret Service has ...


Crashers spark review of state dinner security

USA Today


Obamas' Uninvited Guests Prompt an Inquiry

New York Times


Gate-crashers also seen at inauguration

MiamiHerald.com


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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Mumbai terror attacks: UK victims one year on - BBC News


Times LIVE


Mumbai terror attacks: UK victims one year on

BBC News


On this day one year ago more than 170 people died when gunmen opened fire attacking popular sites around the Indian city of Mumbai. British travellers were among many caught up in the violence. Here they describe how they have coped since Will Pike ...


India marks Mumbai attacks

Aljazeera.net


The Mumbai attacks: Getting the story amid chaos

CNN


Mumbai bustles as usual on 26/11 anniversary

Times of India


New York Times -Hindustan Times -Bloomberg


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Indian colors, American fashion - Politico


Telegraph.co.uk


Indian colors, American fashion

Politico


The Obamas welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to their first State dinner. | Photo by AP Close The White House state dinner for India proved to be a bright night for fashion. ...


Old standards with modern flourishes as Obamas host first state dinner

San Jose Mercury News


Toasts by the President and the Prime Minister

New York Times


The Obamas' state dinner for India a green affair

Globe and Mail


Reuters -BBC News -Bloomberg


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Monday, November 23, 2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Senators voice optimism on public option - Boston Globe


Washington Post


Senators voice optimism on public option

Boston Globe


WASHINGTON - Buoyed by their weekend victory on a vote beginning the health care debate, several Senate Democrats expressed optimism yesterday they could find a way to keep a government-run insurance plan in the sweeping bill. ...


Negotiations begin anew over health bill

USA Today


For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle - The Associated Press


ABC News


Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ...


Kitsap Congressmen Unsure Health Care Reform Can Reach the Finish Line

Kitsap Sun


Senate Clears Way for Debate on Health-Care Plan

Bloomberg


Senate healthcare reform bill clears hurdle

Montana's News Station


Washington Post -Washington Times -KSFY


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A Holdout Will Support Democrats' Health Bill - New York Times


Washington Post


A Holdout Will Support Democrats' Health Bill

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" Senate Democrats moved to the brink of a crucial preliminary victory on major health care legislation as Senator Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana, one of two last hold-outs, announced on Saturday ...


Senate Resumes Debate on Key Health-Care Vote

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Senate readies for key healthcare vote - Los Angeles Times


Washington Post


Senate readies for key healthcare vote

Los Angeles Times


Democrats expect to clear a major hurdle today that would open the bill to debate after Thanksgiving recess. A close vote is expected. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After negotiating critical last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic ...


Senate Democrats push crucial health vote

Boston Globe


Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate

New York Times


Sen. Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Oprah effect: Winners and losers - Los Angeles Times


New York Times


The Oprah effect: Winners and losers

Los Angeles Times


Oprah Winfrey's decision to walk away from her daytime talk show after 25 years when her contract expires in 2011 will have a ripple effect throughout the television industry. The big winners are Discovery Communications, which is partners with Winfrey ...


A Daytime Network Franchise Bets on Her Future With Cable

New York Times


'Oprah' sign-off leaves huge void

Hollywood Reporter


Winfrey's long goodbye

Chicago Tribune


BBC News -Broadcasting & Cable -Forbes


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Israel ranks 32 in global corruption index - Jerusalem Post


CBS News


Israel ranks 32 in global corruption index

Jerusalem Post


Israel was ranked 32nd in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) which was released Tuesday. Israel moved up one spot from its 2008 ranking, with a score of 6.1 out of 10. The index ranks the 180 participating ...


Israel perceived to be a little less corrupt than it was in 2008

Ha'aretz


Brazil a little less corrupt, says Transparency International

Xinhua


Annual Report Finds Sub-Saharan Africa Especi »


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Monday, November 16, 2009

Experts criticize new advice on mammograms - MiamiHerald.com


Los Angeles Times


Experts criticize new advice on mammograms

MiamiHerald.com


Some experts dismissed new guidelines by a government task force that urged women to wait for age 50 to get a regular mammogram and downplayed the importance of self-exams. BY JUDITH GRAHAM In a highly controversial move, an influential ...


New mammogram recommendations spark controversy

Newsday


Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines

Reuters


Breast Cancer Foundation Founder 'Infuriated' About Latest Report

News Channel 8


KFSM -Medscape -TheCelebrityCafe.com


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Obama says Washington not trying to contain China - Reuters


Times Online


Obama says Washington not trying to contain China

Reuters


BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama told Chinese students on Monday he did not fear their nation's rise, ahead of talks on trade imbalances and currency strains that underline the sometimes tense ...


Barack Obama criticises internet censorship at meeting in China

guardian.co.uk


Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to US

Washington Post


Trading Niceties in Beijing

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood - The Associated Press


ABC News


Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood

The Associated Press


KIEL, Wis. â€" Hundreds of people lining the main street of an Indiana town on Saturday fell solemnly silent as the white hearse passed. Mourners waited for hours outside a Wisconsin gymnasium to say goodbye to a soldier who once promised to take down ...


Indiana town mourns soldier killed at Fort Hood

Chicago Tribune


Soldier put to rest in Plymouth

South Bend Tribune


Mourners honor Ind. Ft. Hood victim, others

ABC7Chicago.com


WSBT-TV -Fox 28 -WNDU-TV


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Friday, November 13, 2009

Obama, in Japan, vows Afghanistan decision 'soon' - Washington Post


Globe and Mail


Obama, in Japan, vows Afghanistan decision 'soon'

Washington Post


President Obama embarks on a nine-day tour of Asian countries, including Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. Obama is expected to address topics such as security, environment, the economy and US-Asia relations. Explore key events highlighting US ...


Obama speaks of cooperation with China

Los Angeles Times


RPT-Obama: Developing nations must cut greenhouse gases

Reuters


Obama affirms commitment to Asia

BBC News


CNN -AFP -Bloomberg


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NASA discovers 'significant' amount of water on moon - Washington Post


ABC News


NASA discovers 'significant' amount of water on moon

Washington Post


Last month's LCROSS mission helped NASA discover about 26 g »


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

US Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran - New York Times


US Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran

New York Times


Federal prosecutors in Manhattan began legal action on Thursday to seize properties in Queens and across the country where several mosques are located in a broad move against a nonprofit organization that was accused of illeg »


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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Envoy urges no US troop increase - BBC News


Boston Globe


Envoy urges no US troop increase

BBC News


The US ambassador in Kabul has written to the White House arguing against sending thousands more American troops to Afghanistan. In a leaked cable, Karl Eikenberry expressed doubts about the competence of President Hamid Karzai's government. ...


Official: Obama wants his war options changed

The Associated Press


Obama Security Team Considers Afghan Strategy

Voice of America


Obama to make statement on economy on Thursday

Reuters India


Washington Post -AFP -New York Times


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livejournal.com

Obama Security Team Considers Afghan Strategy - Voice of America


BBC News


Obama Security Team Considers Afghan Strategy

Voice of America


By VOA News US President Barack Obama met with his national security team at the White House Wednesday to consider whether to increase the number of US troops in Afghanistan. A US official said after the meeting Mr. Obama wanted to make clear to the ...


Official: Obama wants his war options changed

The Associated Press


Obama warns Afghan commitment not 'open-ended'

AFP


Obama sees no open-ended us role in Afghanistan

Reuters


Aljazeera.net -San Jose Mercury News


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI - ABC News


guardian.co.uk


Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI

ABC News


A senior government official tells ABC News that investigators have found that  »


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Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI - ABC News


guardian.co.uk


Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI

ABC News


A senior government official tells ABC News that investigators have found that  »


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