Washington Post | Three NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Voice of America A NATO statement released Friday says » |
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Washington Post | Three NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Voice of America A NATO statement released Friday says » |
ABC Online | Afghanistan war logs: Wikileaks founder rebuts White House criticism The Guardian The founder of the whistleblowing website Wikileaks today defended his decision to publish thousands of secret US military files about the war in Afghanistan, faced with criticism from the White House for placing troops in danger. ... Excerpts: Leaked US Afghan war records Afghan war logs: 'files may contain evidence of war crimes' Angry Pakistani officials deny leaked documents' suggestion of ties to Taliban |
The Hindu | Doubts surface on North Korea's role in ship sinking Los Angeles Times Some in South Korea dispute the official version of events: that a North Korean torpedo ripped apart the Cheonan. By Barbara Demick and John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times The way US officials see it, there's little mystery behind the most notorious ... North Korea threatens 'nuclear war' over troop exercises North Korea Threatens 'Sacred War' Against US, S. Korea North Korea promises nuclear response to US-South Korea joint naval exercises |
New York Daily News | Sherrod Says She's Inclined to Turn Down Outreach Job at USDA FOXNews Ousted Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod said Thursday that she's inclined not to accept the job she was offered by Secretary Tom Vilsack after the administration scrambled to apologize for jumping to conclusions about comments she made ... Sherrod Not Inclined to Return to Job Sherrod says she'd love to talk race with Obama Sherrod would like a phone c » |
CBC.ca | Senate vote ends GOP filibuster of extended jobless benefits Los Angeles Times A final Senate vote could come before the end of the day, and approval in the House is expected Wednesday. Republicans had wanted to pay for the $33.9-billion measure with Recovery Act funds. By Lisa Mascaro and Michael A. Memoli, Tribune Washington ... Extension of Benefits for the Jobless Clears Senate Hurdle Senate advances unemployment extension bill Senate to break deadlock, extend jobless benefits |
Washington Post | Obama pushes GOP to extend unemployment benefits Los Angeles Times A vote on the package is set for Tuesday, minutes after the swearing-in of a new West Virginia senator gives Democrats the ability to overcome a filibuster. By Peter Nicholas and Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau On the eve of a vote to extend ... Obama Assails GOP for Blocking Benefits Bill Obama: Republicans playing politics with jobless Obama Urges Congress To Extend Unemployment Insurance |
CBC.ca | BP Will Resume Oil Capture After Well Tests End BusinessWeek (Adds scientist's comment in eighth paragraph. For more on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, see {SPILL }). July 17 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc will open its sealed Macondo gusher in the Gulf of Mexico and channel oil to vessels on the surface after extending ... After Oil Cleanup, Hidden Damage Can Last for Years Cap may erase sense of hopelessness in oil spill 2 days later: So far, so good at Gulf well site |
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Reuters | BP: Delay sets new cap plan back couple days USA Today A BP official expressed disappointment Wednesday morning after the plan to start chocking off oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico was delayed yesterday. "We want to move forward with this as soon as we are ready for it. ... BP reviewing whether to conduct well test on leak Oil Still Spilling as Well Test Is Delayed Gulf oil to keep flowing while cap is analyzed |
The Hindu | Spain beats Netherlands 1-0 for World Cup The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG â€" Spain rules the soccer world, winning the World Cup at long, long last. It came after an exhausting 1-0 victory in extra time over the Netherlands on Sunday. Two years after winning the European title, the stylish Spaniards did even ... Spain celebrates first World Cup after beating the Dutch 1-0 in extra time Spain wins World Cup, 1-0 World Cup Final: Spain defeats Dutch 1-0 on late Iniesta goal |
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Los Angeles Times | Russia and US 'plan spy swap' BBC News A prisoner swap is being planned to bring 10 suspected Russian spies back from the US, say Russian reports. Igor Sutyagin, a man jailed in Russia for spying for the CIA, said he and unspecified others would be exchanged, his family said. ... US, Russia could be preparing for exchange of spy ring suspects Russia, US May Be Planning Spy Exchange Russia-US spy swap in the works? Three famous swaps |
msnbc.com | Bobby Fischer's body exhumed over paternity row The Guardian Authorities have exhumed the body of US chess champion Bobby Fischer to determine whether he is the father of a nine-year-old girl from the Philippines, according to reports. The broadcaster RÚV claims Fischer's corpse was dug up in a cemetery near ... Chess icon's body exhumed Body of chess legend Fischer exhumed in Iceland: official Bobby Fischer's Body Exhumed for Paternity Test! |
ESPN | Germany beats Argentina to reach World Cup semifinals Los Angeles Times Ironclad defense helps Germany not only prevail 4-0 in a wide-open game that was full of attacking play by both teams, but remain on course to win a fourth title since its last victory 20 years ago. By Grahame L. Jones, Los Angeles Times Irresistible ... Loew hails 'incredible' Germany Maradona considers quitting Germany repeats history, beating Argentina in World Cup quarter-finals |
New York Daily News | Obama: Arizona and Other State Immigration Laws "Ill Conceived" CBS News President Obama today chided states like Arizona for taking the "ill-conceived" step of taking immigration reform into their own hands. While he insisted immigration reform must be addressed at the federal level, he blasted Republicans for not getting ... Obama c » |