Nicholas Von Hoffman:
Wanted: Unruly Activists
Amy Goodman:
Debate Essential To Arab-Israeli Peace
Jeremy Scahill:
Testimony of The Tortured
Ellen Goodman:
From Fear to Farce
Ted Rall:
The War Party: Democrats Lie to Prolong Iraq; Reporters Go Along
Marie Cocco:
Just Ask The Iraqis
Adrian Hamilton:
The Charade of Letting The Generals Decide
John Nichols:
Soldiers Who Challenged War Spin Die in Iraq
Elizabeth Sullivan:
The Human Shield: Our Politicians Hide Behind The General While Iraq Burns
Ira Chernus:
Is Fear Going to Work for Bush Again?
Aaron Glantz:
Petraeus Report Means More Soldier Suicides
Jonathan Kozol:
NCLB and The Poisonous Essence of Obsessive Testing
Robert Bryce:
A $20 Billion Solution to an Intractable Problem

Burma's economic protests turn politica, MizzimaNews
Myanmar protests verge on mass movement, Asia Times
Myanmar protests 'just the start' - top dissident, Reuters
Thailand's rocky road ahead, Asia Times
Thailand Not Invited to Democracy Bash, IPS
The government must lift the martial law, bangkokpost.com
Junta chief to enter politics 'if country needs me', bangkokpost.com
Vietnamese martyr’s wartime diary released in the US, thanhniennews
Malaysia: Alarmed civil society groups oppose a massive urban development project, IPS
Time told to pay $106m to Suharto, Al Jazeera
Indonesia jolted by aftershocks, Al Jazeera
East Timor's Gusmao vows to tackle security, poverty, Reuters
Former Philippine President Estrada Found Guilty of Plunder, Sentenced to Life in Prison, Arab News
Estrada's guilt could shadow Arroyo, Asia Times
Editorial: Verdict on Estrada, Arab News
Dutch release Philippine communist, Al Jazeera
Breaking the Fraternity Bond in the Philippines, Arab News

71,302 to 77,852 civilians killed so far, iraqbodycount.org
3,802 American soldiers killed, 27,004 wounded so far, globalsecurity.org
$449,254,965,172 borrowed and spent so far, nationalpriorities.org

America's Deadly Shock Doctrine in Iraq
Bush Won't Let Go of His Failed Iraq Project
Unintended Pregnancy Down Among Teens But Up for Young Adults
A Journey into the Redneck State of Mind
Why Is Bush's Kid Brother Neil Getting Federal Funding?
Norman Solomon: Here's the Smell of Blood Still
Robert Scheer: The General Lies
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Oprah's Star Power Won't Do Much for Obama

DrugReporter: Spinning a Failed War on Drugs
DrugReporter: The Top Ten Reasons Marijuana Should Be Legal
DrugReporter: Let Afghanistan Grow the World's Opium Supply
Environment: As We Stand on the Brink of Catastrophe, Bio-Fuels are no Magic ...
Environment: Does Our Planet Have Too Many People?
Environment: Connecting Wild Weather, Climate Change and Political Action
ForeignPolicy: If You Want Peace in Iraq, Stop Trying to Kill Muqtada al-Sadr...
ForeignPolicy: Why Iraq Is Getting Worse

United States

New York Times

The next attorney general: Bush is running out of flunkies, Ed
Giuliani's ruthless food stamps policy pushed NYC's poor deeper into hunger, Ed
Dept. of Brazen Bureaucracy: Bush stiffs Congress & FEMA to grow Orwellian DHS, Ed
Hobbling Mexico's democracy?, Ed
The more Bushco tightens its grip, the more states will slip through its fingers , Barringer
Hard line on gangs just hardens young members, Moore
UC Berkeley gets heavy with tree protesters, erecting ludicrous Gitmo Berkeley, McKinley
A step too far for Bushco's Ahnold: his authoritarian veto muzzles Californians on Iraq , Morris
Dems must prepare to clean up whatever noxious midnight rules Bush leaves behind, Broder
Ex-Gov Mark Warner (D) will run for Senate seat of disillusioned Republican John Warner, The NYT
We've gone to all the trouble of destroying Iraq & now we don't even get their oil, Glanz
World's child mortality declines: 'success not linked to money...but to setting priorities', McNeil Jr.
Japan's Bush-wrecked Premier blows that popstand with neither apology nor bow, Onishi
Bush to say there is a Middle Way on Iraq: when liars speak, nothing is said, Stolberg &Myers
Dems begin to forge a way out of Iraq nightmare: Petraeus plan 'unacceptable', Hulse
What is Putin up to with his mysterious government shuffle?, Chivers
Obama offers most extensive plan for winding down our illegal invasion of Iraq, Zeleny &Gordon
Hopes dim for energy conservation: states jump in, Broder
McCain's idea of a 'new campaign theme' is to keep on losing and dying in Iraq, Cooper
Bush is warned on Gonzales successor: no shysters, stooges,or manchurians need apply, Shenon

Boston Globe

Birth control ills, ED
'Die-in' outside US Capitol to launch week of war protests , Boorstein

Senator courting votes to limit troop deployments, Lerman
Candidate who feels right has winning chance , Page

True or false: Can Bush tell difference? , Greeley
Craig essentially drops efforts to finish Senate term, CST

SF Chronicle

McClatchy

New Iraq Plan Recalls Strategies Past, Youssef
Bush Asks Nation for Patience, Douglas
Key U.S. Iraqi Ally Killed in His Own Compound, Fadel
Obama Strains to Turn It Up a Notch in Iowa, as the Clock Ticks, Talev

Globe and Mail

Toronto Star

England

BBC

Dollar hits new low versus euro, BBC
Bush pledges Iraq troop reductionn, BBC
US carmakers face union deadline, Steve Schifferes, BBC
Iraqi insurgents kill key US ally, BBC
Graft inquiry condemns World Bank, BBC
Coalition says many Taleban dead, BBC
Pakistan bomb kills elite troops, BBC

Bush appeal undercut by killing of Sunni ally, Goldenberg
Iraq bomb attack kills key US ally, Goldenberg
Belfast-style peace walls recommended for Baghdad, McDonald
Interview with Robert Draper, author of Dead Certain, Pilkington
Western Union faces US boycot by immigrants, Clark
Trial of polygamist begins in Utah-- rape charged, Dobner

An assassination that blows apart Bush's hopes of pacifying Iraq, Cockburn
Some mourn, but others celebrate death of Bush's Sunni shiek buddy, Sengupta
Tuareg rebels attack US plane as insurgency in Mali intensifies in the Sahara, Soares
Greenspan hits book trail trying to save his legacy, Foley

Bush vows 'enduring role' in Iraq as Sunni ally dies in roadside attack, Fletcher
Get out or Die: Iraqi interpreters told to leave Basra, Fletcher
Washington ‘misled’ Blair over plans for postwar Iraq, Hurst

ABC, news

Latin America

Mexico oil bomb rebels in political, personal fight, Reuters
Fears about Mexican trucks are unfounded, azstarnet.com
Gunmen kill central Mexican state police chief, Reuters
Mex president honors children who fought American invaders in 1847, Prensa Latina
Mexican Deputies: 'Normalize relations with Cuba', Prensa Latina
Few Guatemalan Women Win Vote, Prensa Latina
US to Boost 'Free Trade' with Panama, Prensa Latina
Ailing Castro unseen but writing prolifically, Caribbean NN
New Jamaica Leader for Poor, Region, Prensa Latina
Jamaica's new prime minister was born into politics, Caribbean NN
The Golding Cabinet and double jeopardy, Jamaica Observer
New Book Reveals Truth about Aristide Kidnapping, HaitiAnlysis
After drug arrest, Colombia blasts American Democrats on aid, Reuters
Colombian Govt Guilty of Activist Death, Prensa Latina
Party on Verge of Breaking Away from Pro-Chavez Coalition, Venezuelanalysis
USAID in Bolivia and Venezuela: The Silent Subversion, Venezuelanalysis
Caipirinha with Curry: Brazil-India Growing Ties Worry Washington, Brazzil
It's Time Brazil Leave Its Pothole-Filling Policy and Strive for Greatness, Brazzil
Brazil Lula Blames Global Instability on US's Casino Mentality, Brazzil
Kirchner: Successful End to Term in Office, Prensa Latina
Over 700.000 foreigners apply for Argentine residence, Merco Press

Europe

Opinion - International Herald Tribune

Putin's new power play
Mexico's fragile democracy
Brazen bureaucracy
Hope for Filipinos?
Seeking peace in the air
Mind over manual
Breaking the chains
Striking back at kleptocrats

Politics-US/Iraq: Sheikh's Killing a Blow to Bush , Lobe
Rights: Native Peoples Score Historic Political Victory , Rizvi
Bolivia: Women Councillors Fight Harassment , Chávez
Theatre-US: Palestinian Martyrs and Traitors , Komisar
Russia: Winter Olympics - Putin Warns Against Corruption , Klomegah
Q&A: 'Drug Addicts Are Victims, Not Criminals' , Interview with Stephen Lewis
Politics-US: Rumsfeld Redeploys to Right-Wing Think Tank , Berkowitz
North-South: China, India, Brazil, South Africa Tilt Global Power Balance , Atarah
Rights: African Maids Face Abuse in Lebanon , Russeau

International Herald Tribune

Radio Paris (WNN)

Middle East

Haaretz

Haaretz

Syria: No plan for military response to IAF strike, Staff
Ex-U.S. official: N. Korea using Syria, Iran as nuclear 'safe havens', Barak Ravid
IDF blocks W. Bank Palestinians trying to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque, AP
IDF ground force stages limited incursion into southern Gaza, Mijal Grinberg
Iran's Khamenei: Bush is war criminal comparable to Hitler, DPA
A sober outlook for the New Year, Editorial
11 daring predictions for the new year, Shmuel Rosner
This year, Bush will decide whether to attack Iran, Shmuel Rosner

Bush orders limited troop reduction, Agencies
Iraq tribes vow to avenge murder of leader, Al Jazeera
Ramadan begins across Muslim world , Agencies
Ramadan amnesty for Iraqi detainees, Agencies
Nato snubs bid to curb Afghan opium, Agencies
Taliban readies Ramadan offensive, Al Jazeera

The situation in Iraq, despite what the US president says, is spinning out of control, staff
PR or panic? Lots of busywork by the occupiers this week, Nermeen Al-Mufti
Israelis working on strategy for surviving the fallout of America's withdrawal from Iraq, Saleh Al-Naami
The repositioning of America's right wing as US fortunes in Iraq go from bad to worse, Emad Fawzi Shueibi
Doubts persist about the event that made Bush and Cheney 'wartime leaders',, Eric Walberg
Palestinian sectarian violence looks more and more like Iraq, Khaled Amayreh
The Taliban are making a remarkable comeback, Gamal Nkrumah
Average Egyptians have yet to taste the fruits of economic growth, Sherine Abdel-Razek
Healthcare in Egypt, Karim El-Khashab
The conditions endured by expatriate workers, Mohamed El-Sayed
Rumours about President Hosni Mubarak's health, Gamal Essam El-Din
Elections in Morocco are creating a stir, Faysal Saouli

p> Why Bush went to Baghdad, Middle East Times
The Euopean Union must offer an alternative to failed US policy in ME, todayszaman.com (Turkey)
Samarra Under U.S. Attack, Uruknet
Under staffed: Over 50 percent of Iraqi health workers have fled the country, IRIN
Iraq: Violence, poverty, unemployment fuel rising alcoholism, IRIN
Fallujah has all but slipped into the Dark Ages, Asia Times
Maliki discusses filling ministerial posts with Ayatollah Sistani, Tehran Times
Use of Depleted Uranium weapons may constitute a war crime, Uruknet
Jenin: Child critically hurt by IDF fire, Ynet
IDF thwarts attack on outpost: 5 Palestinians killed, YNet
Feelings of attachment to Israel declining among non-Orthodox American Jews, Ynet
Why Israel Should Plan for US’ Decline, Arab News
The Weeping Olive Trees of Palestine, Palestine Chronicle
United States and Israel must realize that the era of gunboat “diplomacy” is over, Palestine Chronicle
Siniora asks Germany to help build up army, Lebanon Daily Star
Berri schedules presidential vote for September 25, Lebanon Daily Star
US trashes Iran agreement at own peril, Asia Times
Attack and Iranians will rally behind their Supreme Leader and their President, Asia Times
US Subprime Mortgage Crisis Affects Saudi Kingdom, Arab News
Yemen: Female education remains key challenge, IRIN
Military Chiefs Again Skip President Gul’s Reception in Turkey, Arab News
Islamists Set for Gains in Moroccan Elections, Arab News
The day of restoration of State Independence of Chechen nation, kavkaz.org

Asia

China

China's Money , International Herald Tribune
Rising Euro Is What China Needs to Dump Dollar: Andy Mukherjee, Bloomberg
China's Tallest Building Nearly Done, The Associated Press
Tianjin's Cautious Transformation, Asia Times

Benazir 'can't be deported on return', Arslan Rafiq Bhatti
Musharraf 'needs deal.', DT
15 killed in blast at officers' mess, DT
Indian Communists threaten nuclear deal, DT

53% support for Benazir, Anwar Iqbal
Tsunami alert in Indonesia, Dawn
A million displaced in Indian flood, Dawn
Indians protest India-Lanka sealane, Dawn

Petraeus ('an ass-kissing little chickenshit') out of step with US top brass , Gareth Porter
Mr Bush, your sheikh is dead , Pepe Escobar
Behind the 'Success in Anbar' myth, Pepe Escobar
Al-Qaeda sets Lebanon record straight, Sami Moubayed
Deep flaws in Afghan peace drive , M K Bhadrakumar
US and Europe drain Iran's half-full glass, Kaveh L Afrasiabi

Myanmar officials seized by monks, Agencies
Myanmar investigating into real ownership of factories run under names of nationals, xinhuanet.com
Solving the 'Burmese Blues', mizzima.com
Protesting women suffer untold ignominy by junta, mizzima.com
Thai reshuffle exposes cracks in military , Asia Times
The rise and rise of a Cambodian capitalist, Asia Times
Typical headline in Vietnamese newspaper: 'Vietnam to quadruple airport capacity by 2020', thanhniennews.com
Oliver Stone in Vietnam for My Lai massacre film, thanhniennews.com
Malaysian timber industry to benefit from nuclear technology, need a nuke plant too, xinhuanet.com
Malaysia: Soft Loans for Reforestation of Deforestation?, IPS
Malaysia/Indonesia: Ethnic Ties Won't Paper Over Class Differences, IPS
Jakarta seals Russian arms deal, Al Jazeera
Indonesia; Did gas drilling well or geology cause disasterous mud flow?, Reuters
US digs in deeper in the Philippines hoping to re-establish bases, Asia Times
Manila's talks with Muslim rebels delayed further, Reuters

New US military command in Africa to start work, Mail and Guardian
Somali opposition vows to defeat Ethiopia within months, .shabelle.net
Women bear the brunt of Somali conflict, IRIN
Somalia: Crackdown on people smuggling in Puntland, IRIN
Ethiopia receives Somali ultimatum, Al Jazeera
Ogaden rebels accuse Ethiopia of state sponsored terrorism , Mail and Guardian
Seven years after, Ethiopia kicks off new millennium, Guardian (Nigeria)
Darfur rebel: Sudan escalating attacks before talks, Reuters
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visited Lake Chad, symbol of Africa’s deteriorating environment. , IRIN
US military aircraft delivering arms fired on by rebels in northern Mali , Al Jazeera
Tuareg-led Niger rebels want uranium income for local develpment, Reuters
Liberia: National disaster relief agency inoperable for years, IRIN
Cote d'Ivoire: Striking state doctors snub health ministry’s call for minimum services, IRIN
Sierra Leone: Reinstating rule of law starting with motorcycle licenses, IRIN
Ghana: Presidential candidates should declare their assets, Ghanaian Chronicle (Accra)
Nigeria: Wave of repression on so-called ‘amoral’ behaviour, IRIN
We enjoin all Nigerians to take this year's Ramadan as an opportunity to eschew social vices, Guardian (Nigeria)
Nigeria: Curfew in Port Harcourt makes life safer but harder, Reuters
DR Congo battles Ebola outbreak, Al Jazeera
Mass graves found in troubled DR Congo region, Mail and Guardian
Not another ‘world war’ in Congo!, East African
The United States will contribute to military efforts to wipe out the Lord’s Resistance Army, East African
Burundi: Calm returns as army warns it may crack down on rebels, IRIN
Zambia's hotels should stock condoms instead of Bibles, IRIN
Look at the bright side: Economic collapse is good for the environment, Zimbabwe Independent
South Africa: What Steve Biko Means for SA Today, allAfrica
Mbeki: Crime a symptom of 'rapacious individualism', Mail and Guardian

CorpWatch

US: NASA Gives Google Founders a Coveted Parking Place for Their Private Jet, Helft
China: An Opportunity for Wall St. in China’s Surveillance Boom, Bradsher
Chile: Pascua Lama payoff disputed by Chile locals, Pollard

Poet Robert Bly on greed in America & Grace Lee Boggs on civil rights, Moyers

FindLaw

Understanding the Contemporary Republican Party: Authoritarians Have Taken Control (Pt. 1), John Dean

Drug Corp Watch

Glaxo Diabetes Drug Raises Heart Risk, Andrea Gerlin and Michelle Fay Cortez
U.S. Unlikely To Approve Novartis Drug, Anita Greil
Non-Drug Treatment Touted for Preschoolers with ADHD , Dr Joseph Mercola
Ohio Medicaid Program Gets $676K in Drug Firm Settlement , Business Courier of Cincinnati
Avandia Should be Pulled, Say Authors of Studies, Rita Rubin
FDA Criticized After Study Finds Drug-Related Deaths Up, Bruce Japsen
FDA, Pfizer Warn On Impurities in HIV Drug, Jennifer Corbett Dooren
For Congress, an Opportunity to Limit Conflicts of Interest at FDA , Matt Madia

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