Anaesthetized American consumers wake up to huge gas prices, Johnson
The oil sharks are circling in Prudhoe Bay, Ed
Energy chief says Americans can carry on guzzling, no problem , Wald and Krauss

The four post-Lieberman/Lamont scripts, Sirota
Lieberman defeat is the beginning of the end for perverted GOP agenda , Ed
Lieberman lost because of his traitorous embrace of the neocon Bushcult, Schieber
Lieberman declares imminent rebirth as independent, Healy
Dems need more Lamontian fierce partisanship if America is to survive Bush, Nagourney
Joe Lieberman: flip, flop, and dodge, Yglesias
Yes, Joe, the war really is that bad, Steger
The Connecticut race - primary day - Lamont vs. Lieberman, Curry+Goodman

Various

Israel's assault on Lebanon was premeditated, Monbiot
It's now considered the American war against the Arabs..., Debs+Goodman
Is Iraq a legitimate litmus test?, Adler
Why we don't know our enemy, Robert Scheer
Lebanese Man Loses 15 Family Members, Zeina Karam

Birth pangs of a monster:ME carnage born of 'American policies, American weapons', MacFarquhar
Does Israel think its 'political reputation' can survive this pitiless war?, Erlanger
The dire humanitarian crisis worsens across Lebanon, Kifner
For Iraqis, sick, murderous misfits are the face of America , Von Zielbauer

So What's Our Role in Iraq's Civil War?, Harold Meyerson
Israel Shuffles Command of Lebanon Offensive, Finer and Cody
Swath of North Turned Over to Iraqi Army by US military, Andy Mosher
U.S., France At Odds on Resolution For Mideast, Lynch and Wright

Israel shuts down sourthern Lebanon, Kathy Gannon, AP
Cluster attacks and international law, Caesar Chelala
Anti-war veterans to gather in Seattle, Mike Barber

Israel replaces commander of Lebanon operation, Staff
Arab League unveils new ceasefire plan to UN, Staff
Lebanese PM renews ceasefire plea, Staff
Forecasters slightly lower predictions for hurricane season, AP
In Depth: Middle East in Crisis - Timeline of recent events, Staff
In Depth: Middle East in Crisis - What constitutes a war crime?, Staff
Israeli gunboats hit Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, killing at least 1 , CP
Quebec and the Mideast crisis, Editorial - Larry Zolf
Harper remains firm on Mideast crisis, softwood, Staff
Israel offers to pay for residents fleeing Hezbollah missile attacks , Matti Friedman, CP

Still fighting in Bint Jbail, Amos Harel
Olmert wavers over IDF plan to expand ground operations, Aluf Benn
160 Hezbollah rockets slammed into northern Israel., staff
IDF fatalities climbing steadily, Amos Harel
The Palestinians' power of endurance, Amira Hass

Arabs warn of Lebanon 'civil war', Agencies
Lebanese dead going unburied amid fears of fresh attacks by Israeli warplanes., Cilina Nasser
Arab-Jewish tensions rise in Israel, Rachel Shabi
Palestinian refugees seek shelter from Israeli bombs,tanks in Gaza, Motasem A. Dalloul
Bomb explosions kill 19 in Baghdad, Agencies

The city is dying: Requiem for Baghdad , Cockburn
Israel: The least safe place in the world for a Jew to live , Llewellyn
The Lebanese nakba and Israeli ambitions , larudee
Interview with Sgt. Zohar Milchgrub: Another IDF refusenik jailed , Reider

In Mexico, a Challenger Stays Put, Eugene Robinson
Toll booths taken over by Lopez Obrador activists, free commutes, El Universal
Planned protests to expand nationwide, El Universal
PRD-led 'mega sit-in' features festive blck party ambience, El Universal
Mexican newspapers want to use new freedom of information act to recount ballots, Houston Chronicle
Designer Uprising: Scenes from Mexico City’s Post-electoral Mobilizations, ZNet
PAN supprters claim full recount not a viable solution, El Universal

United States

New York Times

Bush is now cutting Medicare payments to doctors, Pear
Will our Congress protect our beautiful native pronghorns?, Berger and Berger

Get Rich Quick! in Prince George County, Post
Time to Act on Burma, Post
At Rape Hearing, U.S. Soldiers Describe Stress of War, Andy Mosher

US, Iraqi PM disagree over Baghdad raids, Regan
Pssst. K Street delivers the goods - for a price, Chaddock
In Mideast war, stakes keep rising, Grier

Congress full of fortunate sons — and other relatives, Lawrence
DeLay moves to remove name as candidate from Texas ballot, AP
FDA to 'act quickly' on pill, AP

Israel's misguided strategies, Greenway
Liberal bloggers come to the fore, Grynbaum
Lieberman makes final push before Conn. primary, Klein
Lawmaker quits race in Ohio amid corruption probe, Levey LAT
GOP drops challenge to DeLay on ballot, Gamboa, AP

A loss for Lieberman would be a win for progressives, Jackson
Man charged in Sears Tower plot seeks release , Anderson

Lieberman Is Defeated in Primary, Ellen Barry
Stem Cell Limits Have Scientists Seeing Double, Karen Kaplan and Erin Cline
Push for Cease-Fire Heats Up at U.N., Maggie Farley
Shiites Press for a Partition of Iraq, Borzou Daragahi

New Storm Forecast Is Thinner, But Still More Perilous Than Usual, Merzer
Lieberman Battles to Survive Primary Challenge, Thomma
Fed Keeps Federal Funds Rate Unchanged at 5.25 Percent, Hall
Israel Edges Closer to Expanding Ground War in Lebanon, Strobel+Rosenberg
Lebanese Government Mulls Role of Its Army in Mideast Conflict, Bengali
Mexico Prepares for Partial Recount of Presidential Ballots, Hoag
Advocates Urge Congress to Expand Guest-Worker Opportunities, Diaz

Toronto Star

MPs to embark on fact-finding mission, CP
Political fate sealed with kiss? Embrace seen as symbol of Joe Lieberman's fealty to Bush, Tim Harper
Battles rage across south Lebanon, AP
Fourth terror suspect granted bail, San Grewal
Accused soldiers under extreme stress, court hears, Ryan Lenz, AP
Israel vows to expand offensive, Olivia Ward
Diplomats' peace efforts have many miles to go, Olivia Ward
Trying to heal in a scarred city - Haifa hospital moves patients into basement , Oakland Ross
Captured guerrilla `trained in Iran', Reuters, AP
Protestors set fire to Israeli flag, AP
Bombings, shootings kill 31 in Iraq, Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Slain soldiers come home, Heba Aly
Forget Mars, focus on climate change, Editorial
Foreign aid reflects lack of concern for mothers, Laurie Garrett & Isobel Coleman

Crude oil prices rise after jumping US$2 a barrel Monday, Madlen Reed
Battles rage in southern Lebanon; UN struggles to keep peace effort alive, CP
NATO general asks Canadians to continue supporting 'just war' in Afghanistan, Terry Pedwell
Israeli gunboats hit Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, killing at least 1, CP

Forecasters slightly lower predictions for hurricane season, AP
4 months will tell if NATO is beating Taliban: commander, Staff
U.S. soldiers accused in rape, slayings suffered extreme war stress: comrade , Ryan Lenz
Security forces kill 7 militants in Afghanistan; Taliban blocks aid delivery , Chris Hawke, CP
Oil prices fall as Alaskan oil replaced, Staff
Pine beetle reaches Grande Prairie, threatens forests, Staff
Feds to use security clause to give military contracts to regions: report, Staff
Quebec anti-terror squad probes oil exec's car blast , Staff

B.C. oil spill mostly contained, but damage on shore remains extensive, Staff
Even as Israel was rejecting peace talks, there were signs of movement in Gaza, Charlie Gills
Brother of kidnapped Israeli soldier says family in the dark about his fate, Staff
Body of Canada's latest fallen soldier returns home to grieving family, Brett Popplewell
Digging up a long-lost form of anti-Semitism, Mark Steyn

BBC

UN hears Arab League bid to amend Israel-Hezbollah resolution, BBC
Massive oil spill caused by Israeli bombing does major damage to Lebanon coast, Mark Kinver
Lebanese hospital crisis warning, BBC
Aid agencies' fear over Lebanon, BBC
In pictures: Conflict impact, BBC
Jordan's king fears for Mid-East and criticises international community, BBC
France takes lead role on Lebanon, BBC
Baghdad blasts kill at least 19 and injure 60, BBC
Senator Joe Lieberman loses Democratic nomination, BBC
US Fed ends cycle of rate hikes, BBC

Independent

Australia

ABC, news

Eight People Will Lose Sight in One or Both Eyes After US Medical Brigade Operations in Nicaragua, nicanet
Utilities privatization in action: Nicaragua Energy Crisis Worse, Prensa Latina
Thousands of Honduran teachers strike over controversial law, HTW
Expanding the Panama Canal: A Wider Canal or More Governmental Payola? , Noriegaville
Cuba's organic green revolution, americas.org
US speeds up plans for post-Castro Cuba, Caribbean NN
Annan Defends Military Presence in Haiti, Prensa Latina
Israel Withdraws its Ambassador for Venezuela, aid sent to Lebanon, Venezuelanalysis
Brazil’s Lula comfortably heading for October victory , Merco Press
Kirchner to US: no more carnal relations, Argentina is independent, Buenos Aires Herald
Evo to LatAm: Analyze Indigenous Role, Prensa Latina
Chile's rural schools in crisis, Santiago Times

Europe

Agence France-Presse

Israeli strike on Palestinian refugee camp kills two, AFP
Russia calls for immediate UN resolution on humanitarian truce, AFP
Lebanese oil spill could rival Exxon Valdez disaster: UN, AFP
Jordan's King Abdullah expresses fear for Mideast future, AFP
US public closely divided over Israel's war with Hezbollah: poll, AFP
Attacks kill 24 in Baghdad despite security crackdown, AFP

Mideast: Bombing Stalls Cleanup of Massive Oil Spill , Rizvi
Economy-US: Oil Field Closure Revives Energy Policy Debate , Mekay
Mideast: Was Israel's Aim to Clear Path for US War on Iran? , Porter
Health-Mexico: Second Place Ranking for a First Class Threat , Reyes
Media-Philippines: 'Getting Killed Goes With the Journalist's Job' , Macan-Markar
Mideast: Israel's Military Invincibility Dented by Hezbollah , Deen
Death Penalty: NGOs to Push U.S. on Moratorium , Langley
Mideast: Christians Caught in Political Crossfire , Saberi
Vietnam: Officials Grab Land, Evict Peasants , Tran
Mideast: Arab League Also Steps In , Saberi

International Herald Tribune

Middle East

Arab News

Israel Kills More; UN Argues About Cease-Fire, Agencies
Contempt for impotent UN spreading among Arabs, Muslims, Editorial
Logic of Israel’s War on Civilians, Ramzy Baroud

Israel in new deadly strike on grieving Lebanon village, AFP
Detained Palestinian Parliament speaker hospitalized after alleged beating, staff
Hizbullah, heroic and divisive in the Arab 'street', Mohamed Abdel Salam

Lebanese vow never again to be 'burned' by US, Joseph Mayton
Hizbullah picks up reporters to 'get the truth out', Joseph Mayton
From surgery to schools, Hezbollah inspires Shias, Charles Levinson

Hibakusha dream shattered by DU weapons, mini nukes, modernized nuke arsenals, Hamid Golpira
Khamenei: Causing discord between Muslims is betrayal of Islamic world, staaff
Iran warns of Balkanization of Lebanon, Agencies
Empire has no heart, staff

India

India-Pakistan: Derailed ties, Deccan Herald
Pak response to India's resentment, Kashmir Times
Nukes are a menace, Kashmir Times
US may make India pay for WTO intransigence, Hindustan Times
Over 2.5 lakh (250K) evacuated as floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, The Hindu
Army launches relief operations in flood-hit states, The Hindu
Toll in north-western Pak. floods rises to 155, The Hindu
Govt drops 25% quota clause for pvt schools, The Times of India
7/11 blasts: Learning from Mumbai , India Together
Right to Ignorance?, Deccan Herald
RTI: An enormous power with the people , India Together
Ministry of Corporate Environment? , India Together
Vidarbha crisis: Rise of the moneylender , India Together
Five killed in Lanka blast, The Hindu
Israeli gunboats hit refugee camp in Lebanon, The Hindu
Fighting goes on, Lebanon truce elusive, Deccan Herald
Arab team warns draft resolution will only complicate Lebanon crisis, The Hindu
Europe and Israel's acts of unilateralism, The Hindu
Serial blasts rock Baghdad, 31 killed, The Times of India
Maliki slams U.S.-led attack on Shia base, The Hindu

Wal-Mart China Sees Third Trade Union in Shenzhen Outlets, People's Daily Online
China Works Hard to Resolve Energy Problems, People's Daily Online
China July Trade Surplus at Record 14.61 Bln USD - Report, Forbes
China's Many Roads to Prosperity, Asia Times
China Eases Securities Restrictions, Asia Times

Mail and Guardian

Editor & Publisher

Upcoming book on Gary Webb hits critics of CIA series , Strupp
Lamont upsets Lieberman -- and editorial pages , E&P staff

The Smirking Chimp

Congressional Republicans as cooperating witnesses, Berger
Squanderation, Tripp
Changing DC's balance of fear, Holland
Tom Friedman's Walter Cronkite moment, Wasserman
The Looming Tower: Was 9/11 preventable?, O'Connor
No need to fret — Rummy's not concerned, Tenuto
Clinton's Iraq about-face is transparent, Gallagher
Below the belt: Procreation nation, Gandy
Bush and Iraq: A happy bubble of self-delusion, Pitts
Bush's vision may cost GOP, Polman

Nation

Daily Kos

Huffington Post

25 Selected Columnists

Common Dreams

Jesse Jackson:
A Loss for Lieberman Would Be a Win for Progressives
Daniel Ellsberg:
Times Call for New Pentagon Papers
John Nichols:
Lieberman, Lamont and the Future of the Democrats
George Monbiot:
Israel Responded to an Unprovoked Attack by Hizbullah, Right? Wrong
Rachel Shteir:
The Shame of America: The Public Humiliation of Offenders
John Buell:
Democrats and the New Axis of Evil
Phil Steger:
Yes, Joe, the War Really is That Bad
Sean Gonsalves:
The Guerrilla in the Room
Dahr Jamail:
Destruction, Death, and Drastic Measures
Joao Da Silva:
Who Killed Victor Jara? SOA Graduate Exposed in Chile
Greg Palast:
British Petroleum's 'Smart Pig': The Brilliantly Profitable Timing of the Alaska Oil Pipeline Shutdown
Ivan Eland:
9/11 Commission Chairmen Admit Whitewashing the Cause of the Attacks
HDS Greenway:
Israel's Misguided Strategies
Bill Gallagher:
Clinton's Iraq About-Face is Transparent
Bill C. Davis:
Ned Lamont - It Begins Again - Today
David Sirota:
Rejecting the McGovern Complex

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