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House Democrats push health care reform planSan Francisco Chronicle(06-24) 04:00 PDT Washington – — Martinez Rep. George Miller pushed an ambitious health care overhaul at a congressional hearing Tuesday while Democrats raced to deliver legislation this summer even as President Obama's top domestic priority shows …Obama meets govs, hosts health care town hall The [...]
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Silence grows as tensions mount in IranCNN InternationalTEHRAN, Iran (CNN) — As a tense Tehran awoke Wednesday bracing for more protests, residents in the capital city and elsewhere said they were too afraid to talk about the political crisis over the phone.My duty to continue "legal" protests: Mousavi's wife ReutersIran's newspapers call for Mousavi [...]
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Suspect US strikes kill dozens in PakistanCNNISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) — Two suspected US drone attacks against militants in northern Pakistan over the last day have killed at least 55 people, including three top Taliban commanders, and wounded 50 others, Pakistani intelligence sources said …US strikes kill up to 30 in Taliban heartland AFPUS drones [...]
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Iran's Opposition Continues to Voice Protest, Nation Says Election …Voice of AmericaBy VOA News Iran's streets remain tense after some Iranians took to their rooftops overnight to shout "Allahu Akbar" ("God is Great") in a form of protest against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed re-election and the violent crackdown on …Analysis: Iran Nuclear concerns weigh heavy [...]
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Human Rights Group Condemns Trial of Aung San Suu KyiVoice of AmericaBy VOA News A rights group has accused Burma's military government of prosecuting opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in order to keep her in custody through the planned 2010 general election, which the group said would be neither free nor fair.Myanmar's Reclusive [...]
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Washington Train Crash Kills 6 in System's Deadliest AccidentBloombergBy Angela Greiling Keane June 23 (Bloomberg) — A Washington Metro train crashed into the back of another during yesterday's evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring more than 70 others in the deadliest accident in the system's …Video: DC Transit Train Smashes Another, [...]
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Iran bans memorials for 'Angel of Freedom'Telegraph.co.ukIran's regime has banned memorials for a young woman whose death has become the focal point of protests against the clerical regime.Video: Sen. John McCain on Iran C-SPANWeb Pries Lid of Censorship by Iranian Government New York TimesThe Associated Press - Boston Herald - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Philadelphia Metroall 867 [...]
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Sarkozy Backs Drive to Eliminate the BurqaNew York TimesBenoit Tessier/AP President Nicolas Sarkozy of France arriving Monday at Versailles Palace to address legislators, the first presidential appearance before Parliament since the 1800s.Sarkozy stirs French burka debate BBC NewsSarkozy says burqas are 'not welcome' in France The Associated PressTimes Online - Christian Science Monitor - guardian.co.uk - [...]
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Western Nations Deny Iranian Claims of Inciting ViolenceVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Western nations are denying Iranian government allegations that they are encouraging Iran's post-election violence.President Cool Plays It Right Washington PostWhite House sees no 'justice' in Iran AFPCNN - Washington Times - Christian Science Monitor - The Associated Pressall 3,952 news articles
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Afghanistan situation 'serious': US commanderAFPKABUL (AFP) – The new US commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrstyal, says the situation in the country is "serious" with insurgents setting up shadow governments and unrest increasing.Video: Errors are costly for US troops in Afghanistan RTAfghanistan's Failing Forces New York TimesWall Street Journal - Voice of America - Los Angeles [...]
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Defiant, Iran's Mousavi urges more protestsReutersEDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran.Iran silences street protesters BBC NewsStruggle among Iran's clerics bursts into the open The Associated PressTimes Online - Jerusalem Post - guardian.co.uk - United Press Internationalall 16,227 news articles
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Suspect in Craigslist slaying indictedCNNBOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) — A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted a 23-year-old medical student on seven counts, including first-degree murder, in the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery of another in Boston hotels.Indictment Handed Up in Craigslist Killing ABC NewsAccused Craigslist killer indicted Boston GlobeThe Associated Press - [...]
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'6% see US administration as pro-Israel'Jerusalem PostBy GIL HOFFMAN Only 6 percent of Jewish Israelis consider the views of American President Barack Obama's administration pro-Israel, according to a new Jerusalem Post-sponsored Smith Research poll.Video: Israel's controversial foreign minister in US – 17 Jun 09 Al JazeeraIsrael to Arab states: Press PA to resume peace [...]
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Global Well-Wishers Commemorate Burma's Suu Kyi's 64th BirthdayVoice of AmericaBy Julia Ritchey Burma's famous opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, spent her 64th birthday Friday at a high-security prison outside Rangoon.FEER(6/5) Raising The Stakes In Burma Wall Street JournalGlobal campaign marks Suu Kyi's 64th birthday The Associated PressAFP - PRESS TV - Reuters - Newsweekall 1,208 news [...]
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Iraqi bombing death toll climbsBBC NewsThe death toll from an attack near the Iraqi city of Kirkuk – the deadliest in Iraq for more than a year – has risen to at least 72, security officials say.Video: Truck Bomb in Northern Iraq Kills More Than 70 The Associated PressBaghdad bombing kills 2 PRESS [...]
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Iranians Use Internet, Phones to Share Protest NewsVoice of AmericaBy VOA News With independent media coverage of Iranian protests restricted by authorities, witnesses are reaching out online and by telephone to report what they see on the streets of Tehran.Video: Tear gas and water cannon used on 3,000 Iranian protesters ITN NEWSIran police clash [...]
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Times Reporter Escapes Taliban After 7 MonthsNew York TimesBy THE NEW YORK TIMES David Rohde, a New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban, escaped Friday night and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.US Journalist Held Captive by Taliban Safely [...]
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Activists defy Israel, to send Gaza cementReutersNICOSIA (Reuters) – Activists campaigning for an end to Gaza's blockade by Israel will sail to the enclave from Cyprus in defiance of the Israeli navy, they said Thursday.US urging Israel to change Gaza policy Jewish Telegraphic AgencyUS ups pressure on Israel to end Gaza blockade Ha’aretzJerusalem [...]
Chicago Tribune
'Dozens dead' in Pakistan clashesBBC NewsAt least 44 people have died in a series of clashes between government forces and Taliban militants in north-west Pakistan, the military says.Pakistan says it's wrapping up Swat campaign The Associated PressMilitary: Pakistani Troops Kill at Least 32 Militants in Northwest Voice of AmericaAHN - RTT News - Reuters India - Xinhuaall [...]
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Air France searchers struggle in worsening weatherThe Associated PressRECIFE, Brazil (AP) – Military ships and planes struggled in worsening weather Friday to find more bodies and debris from the Air France jet that likely cracked apart over the Atlantic Ocean.Did Air France Flight 447 break up midair? Christian Science MonitorAir France Probe Suggests Plane [...]
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Iran's supreme leader defends electionCNNTEHRAN, Iran (CNN) — Iran's supreme leader passionately defended last week's presidential election process Friday, praising President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's election as a "definitive victory" and sloughing off charges of vote-rigging.Video: Iran's supreme leader in 'power struggle' – 19 Jun 09 Al JazeeraKhamenei speech: Iran reaction BBC NewsLos Angeles [...]
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With better forecast, US Open resumes at BethpageThe Associated PressFARMINGDALE, NY (AP) – With the course still a bit soggy but playable, the rain-delayed US Open resumed Friday morning amid hopes the first round would be completed by day's end.US Open resumes with clear weather Seattle Post IntelligencerUS Open spectators denied rain checks after [...]
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Air France searchers struggle in worsening weatherThe Associated PressRECIFE, Brazil (AP) – Military ships and planes struggled in worsening weather Friday to find more bodies and debris from the Air France jet that likely cracked apart over the Atlantic Ocean.3 more bodies found in Air France crash United Press International3 More Bodies Found From Lost [...]
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Aung San Suu Kyi Celebrates Birthday Behind BarsVoice of AmericaBy Daniel Schearf Campaigners across the globe are honoring the birthday Friday of Burma's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.Aung San Suu Kyi celebrates 64th birthday sharing cake with jail … guardian.co.ukEU agrees to step up Myanmar sanctions: Brown ReutersAFP - The Associated Press - [...]
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Former Student Dissidents Mark Tiananmen Square Anniversary Near …Voice of AmericaBy Julia Ritchey On June 4, 1989 Chinese tanks rolled into the center of Beijing, crushing the country's pro-democracy movement and killing scores of protesters.Video: Tiananmen Square Anniversary Fox BusinessRemembering Tiananmen New York Timesguardian.co.uk - Washington Post - AFP - Reutersall 4,063 news articles