Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Chechen rebel leader asserts role in Moscow subway bombings - Washington Post


Globe and Mail


Chechen rebel leader asserts role in Moscow subway bombings

Washington Post


Suicide blasts killed at least a dozen in southern Russia Wednesday, as a Chechen rebel leader claimed responsibility for the deadly subway blasts in Moscow. Russia's president promised to continue to fight against terrorist activity. ...


Chechen rebel leader claims responsibility for Moscow subway attacks

Xinhua


Russia Seeks to Eliminate North Caucasus Terrorists

Voice of America


Chechen rebel Doku Umarov claims responsibility for Moscow blasts

Times Online


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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Barack Obama and Sarkozy stand side by side on Iran - and hamburgers - The Guardian


New York Times (blog)


Barack Obama and Sarkozy stand side by side on Iran - and hamburgers

The Guardian


Nicolas Sarkozy was described by Barack Obama as his 'dear friend' at a joint press conference. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Nicolas Sarkozy dispensed with G »


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Monday, March 29, 2010

NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters


The Hindu


NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings

Reuters


NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on Monday following the Moscow subway bombings. In Washington, police sent bomb-sniffing dogs to random Metro ...


Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers

New York Times


Transit Systems Reinforce Security Measures

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Palin fires up 'tea party' activists at rally in Nevada - Washington Post


Los Angeles Times


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Friday, March 26, 2010

Palin back onstage with McCain - Los Angeles Times


CBC.ca


Palin back onstage with McCain

Los Angeles Times


The Arizona senator gets a fiery introduction from his former running mate at a Tucson r »


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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

House Democrats Face Violent Threats After Health Care Vote - ABC News


Boston Globe


House Democrats Face Violent Threats After Health Care Vote

ABC News


At least 10 House Democrats who voted Sunday for health care overhaul have received violent threats to their lives or property, party leaders said today. Connecticut Democrat on health reform: "More ...


House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote

CNN


Threats linked to health votes prompt security

msnbc.com


Hurled bricks, threats surround health overhaul

The Associated Press


FOXNews -Bloomberg -BusinessWeek


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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

GOP starts effort to block changes to new health care law - CNN


Reuters


GOP starts effort to block changes to new health care law

CNN


Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Montana, said one or two potential problems were identified in the changes bill. Republican Mitt Romney will talk to Larry King about his campaign to repeal health care reform legislation and will take your ...


Healthcare win may threaten rest of Obama agenda

Reuters


Grit, deals, luck seal Obama's health care plan

The Associated Press


It's the Law of the Land: Health Overhaul Signed

ABC News


Christian Science Monitor -USA Today -CBS News


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Monday, March 22, 2010

Republicans Fight Health Care Bill, Obama to Sign it Into Law Tuesday - ABC News


Times Online


Republicans Fight Health Care Bill, Obama to Sign it Into Law Tuesday

ABC News


Republicans are vowing to fight the health care bill and use it against Democrats in the mid-term election even though the bill passed Sunday night and the president plans to sign it Tuesday. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, DR. ...


Republicans Vow Repeal Effort Against Health Bill

New York Times


Republicans target Democrats on healthcare reform

Reuters


What to expect for health care reform bill

Salt Lake Tribune


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Sunday, March 21, 2010

A look at the health care overhaul bill - Washington Post


The Hindu


A look at the health care overhaul bill

Washington Post


By AP AP -- Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed ...


Details of final healthcare bill

Reuters


Support of holdout Democrats assures health bill's passage

Kansas City Star


Obama Plans Health Care Statement Sunday Night

ABC News


NECN -Vanity Fair -BusinessWeek


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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Obama to House: Health Care Reform is in Your Hands - CBS News


CBC.ca


Obama to House: Health Care Reform is in Your Hands

CBS News


Setting the health care debate in historic terms, President Obama urged House Democrats today to live up to their ideals and political promises and pass health care reform. "After a year of debate, after every argument has been made by just about ...


House Democrats seeking executive order on abortion funding

Washington Post


House Opts Against 'Deeming' Health Care Bill Passed

FOXNews


Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push

Los Angeles Times


Christian Science Monitor -MiamiHerald.com -Reuters


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises - ABC News


Reuters


Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises

ABC News


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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care - New York Times


CBS News


Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care

New York Times


Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi held a news conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn after the Congressional Budget Office announced their score on the House health insurance reform bill on Thursday. ...


US House Democrats Scramble For Votes On Health Bill

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Washington apologizes for cocaine use - MLB.com


New York Daily News


Washington apologizes for cocaine use

MLB.com


SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers manager Ron Washington has apologized for using cocaine and for a subsequent positive test for use of the illegal substance. "I am truly sorry for my careless, dangerous and frankly stupid behavior ...


Pedro Gomez Talks To Washington

ESPN


Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine

USA Today


Rangers manager Washington tested positive for cocaine

Reuters


UPI.com -Monitor -The Detroit News


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

US Awaits Israeli Assurances, Delays Mitchell Trip - Voice of America


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US Awaits Israeli Assurances, Delays Mitchell Trip

Voice of America


Photo: AP US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that the Obama administration is still awaiting assurances from Israel on its commitment to the regional peace process following last week's announcement on new Jewish housing in East ...


Israel Rejects US Demands on Construction

New York Times


Clinton pledges "unshakeable" bond with Israel

Reuters


Clinton: Israel must prove commitment to peace

The Associated Press


Washington Post -AFP -CNN International


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

Stupak Claims Committee Chairman Wants Government to Fund Abortions - FOXNews


Reuters


Stupak Claims Committee Chairman Wants Government to Fund Abortions

FOXNews


The pro-life Democrat leading the charge in the House against passage of the Senate health insurance reform bill said Friday that a key committee chairman told him that Democrats want abortions to be paid by a feder »

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Aftershocks Rattle Chile During Inauguration - New York Times


The Guardian


Aftershocks Rattle Chile During Inauguration

New York Times


Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, accompanied by his wife, Cecilia Morel, during his inauguration ceremony at the Congress in Valparaiso on Thursday. By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO and JACK HEALY SANTIAGO, Chile â€" The new Chilean president, Sebastián Piñera, ...


Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office

Voice of America


Chile maintains tsunami alert, no big waves yet

Reuters


Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession

CNN International


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Jihad Jane, American who lived on Main Street - CNN


Times Online


Jihad Jane, American who lived on Main Street

CNN


(CNN) -- The Pennsylvania woman who dubbed herself Jihad Jane is an American who lived liter »

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Biden reassures Israel of US commitment - Los Angeles Times


CBC.ca


Biden reassures Israel of US commitment

Los Angeles Times


But as the vice president meets with officials on a goodwill mission, Israel announces new construction in East Jerusalem. It was Obama's attempts to stem such settlement that sparked tension. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem - Vice President ...


Biden highlights close US-Israeli ties on Middle East trip

CNN International


Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security

Voice of America


Biden: US to prevent nuclear Iran

Jerusalem Post


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Monday, March 8, 2010

Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics - New York Times


Reuters


Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics

New York Times


GLENSIDE, Pa. â€" President Obama pushed his health care overhaul campaign into high gear on Monday, telling aa crowd of students here that insurance premiums will keep rising rapidly if Congress does not intervene and pass a health care ...


Obama: Time for talk about health care over

CNN


Obama champions healthcare overhaul to cheering crowd

Los Angeles Times


Obama stumps for healthcare reform

Christian Science Monitor


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Despite risks, Iraqis turn out to vote - CNN International


Globe and Mail


Despite risks, Iraqis turn out to vote

CNN International


Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Violent attacks on election day didn't stop large numbers of Iraqis from successfully casting their votes in key parliamentary elections Sunday. "Yes, we were scared after we heard these bombings, but we just had to come," said a ...


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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul - The Associated Press


New York Times (blog)


Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from scratch after a year's worth of work. ...


Obama: Congress 'Must Act Now' On Health Care Bill

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