Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Landslides Trap Scores in Indonesia While Tsunami Unleashes Havoc ... - Washington Post


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Landslides Trap Scores in Indonesia While Tsunami Unleashes Havoc ...

Washington Post


Thousands of people on Wednesday grappled with the devastation caused by two powerful earthquakes, with landslides leaving scores trapped in rubble in Indonesia and a tsunami in the Samoas flattening villages and sweeping some residents out to sea. ...


Sumatra toll 'more than thousands'

Aljazeera.net


RPT-FACTBOX-Indonesia's Sumatra, home to key crudes, little LNG

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Fatalities Increase After Earthquakes in Samoa, Indonesia

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Dozens Die as Tsunami Hits Samoa Islands - New York Times


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Dozens Die as Tsunami Hits Samoa Islands

New York Times


SYDNEY, Australia â€" A powerful tsunami generated by an undersea earthquake killed more than two dozen people and wiped out several villages in the tropical islands of American Samoa and Samoa early on Tuesday, according to officials ...


Hawaii spared effects of deadly tsunami

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Reports: Tsunami Has Taken At Least 34 Lives in South Pacific Islands

Voice of America


17 deaths reported after Samoa quake; tsunami warning ends

CNN International


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Monday, September 28, 2009

US Aims To Isolate Iran if Talks Fail - Washington Post


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US Aims To Isolate Iran if Talks Fail

Washington Post


The Obama administration is laying plans to cut Iran's economic links to the rest of the world if talks this week over the country's nuclear ambitions founder, according to officials and outside experts familiar with the plans. ...


A Nuclear Debate: Is Iran Designing Warheads?

New York Times


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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Iran Pressured Over New Plant - Washington Post


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Iran Pressured Over New Plant

Washington Post


At talks scheduled for Thursday in Geneva with Iran, the United States and five other major powers will demand immediate and unfettered access to the newly exposed nuclear facility in Iran, including access to people and documents ...


US welcomes Iran inspection offer

BBC News


US to D! emand Inspection of New Iran Plant 'Within Weeks'

New York Times


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Friday, September 25, 2009

Obama\'s Charge Against Iran Could Limit Diplomatic Options - FOXNews


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Obama's Charge Against Iran Could Limit Diplomatic Options

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After nearly 30 years of no diplomatic relations, Iran and the United States are meeting Oct. 1, but the talks come amid new  »


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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies - The Associated Press


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Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies

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NEW YORK â€" An Afghan immigrant who received explosives training from al-Qaida went from one beauty supply store to another, buying up large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and nail-polish remover, in a chilling plot to build bombs for attacks on US ...


An Afghan-Born Man Is Indicted For Possible Terrorist Acts

Voice of America


Indictment announced in New York terrorism case

Blast


NY terror plot built on beauty store chemicals, feds charge

Christian Science Monitor


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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Iranian Leader Says Nuclear Experts May Meet With US Scientists - Washington Post


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Iranian Leader Says Nuclear Experts May Meet With US Scientists

Washington Post


UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 23 -- Iran is willing to have its nuclear experts meet with scientists from the United States and other world powers as a confidence-building measure aimed at resolving concerns about Tehran's nuclear program, ...


In debut speech, Gadhafi trashes UN and praises Obama

MiamiHerald.com


Obama Arms Summit Skirts Iran, North Korea Disputes

Bloomberg


Barack Obama puts Bush era behind him in UN general assembly speech

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Flooded Georgia hopes worst is over - Los Angeles Times


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Flooded Georgia hopes worst is over

Los Angeles Times


A series of rainstorms has left at least 7 dead and flooded over 1000 homes, but forecasters say the deluge is likely over. Gov. Sonny Perdue asks for federal disaster relief help. By Richard Fausset Reporting from Atlanta - The state of Georgia faced ...


Rains Put Georgia Areas Under Water

New York Times


9 deaths blamed on Southeast storm; flood lingers

The Associated Press


Severe US flooding kills 7 in Georgia

Reuters


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Monday, September 21, 2009

More troops for Afghanistan: When will Obama decide? - Christian Science Monitor


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More troops for Afghanistan: When will Obama decide?

Christian Science Monitor


The Pentagon wants Obama to make his choice soon, but if he's leaning against sending more troops, he might play for time to consider his options. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - Time is not on President ...


FOX News Poll: Americans Divided on Afghan War

FOXNews


US commander says Afghan war needs more troops

Reuters


Obama's Befuddling Afghan Policy

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Obama: Requiring health insurance is not a tax increase - CNN


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Obama: Requiring health insurance is not a tax increase

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama insists that requiring Americans to get health insurance does not amount to a tax increase. President Obama says requiring people to have health insurance is not the same as raising their taxes. ...


In Back-to-Back Interviews, Obama Urges Support for Health Reform

W! ashington Post


Obama faces leadership test at UN, G20

Reuters


Obama-palooza: Afghanistan, health care and race

USA Today


CBS News -Philadelphia Inquirer -Voice of America


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Saturday, September 19, 2009

The Twists and Turns of Missile Defense - New York Times


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The Twists and Turns of Missile Defense

New York Times


Few were indifferent to President Obama's cancellation last week of a plan by his predecessor to put defenses against intercontinental b »


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Friday, September 18, 2009

Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation - Reuters


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Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seven former heads of the CIA on Friday urged President Barack Obama to end the probe into  »


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Thursday, September 17, 2009

INSTANT VIEW: US backs away from missile shield plan - Reuters


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INSTANT VIEW: US backs away from missile shield plan

Reuters


Following is reaction to US President Barack Obama's announcement that he is rolling back plans for an anti-missile shield based in Eastern Europe, which had drawn fierce opposition from Russia. "We value the US president's responsible approach toward ...


In Face of US Shift, Europeans Recalibrate

Ne! w York Times


Mixed Reactions in Europe to the US Missile Defense U-Turn

TIME


Eastern Europe grumbles about downgrade in US ties

The Associated Press


Christian Science Monitor -FOXNews -WBT


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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Healthcare plan could help states with Medicaid - Reuters


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Healthcare plan could help states with Medicaid

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - States may receive more money from the US government for the Medicaid program for the poor under the Senate Finance Committee chairman's healthcare reform proposal released on Wednesday. The $856 billion legislation, ...


Baucus Unveils $856 Billion Health-Care Legislation

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

US \'may need more Afghan troops\' - BBC News


Los Angeles Times


US 'may need more Afghan troops'

BBC News


The US may require more troops in Afghanistan despite almost doubling the size of its force there this year, its top military officer has said. "A properly resourced counterinsurgency probably means more forces," he told the Senate Armed Services ...


US Military Chief: More Troops Probably Needed for Afghanistan

Voice of America


Military Chief Says More Troops Needed for Afghan War

New York Times


Afghan war likely needs more US troops-Mullen

Reuters


The Associated Press -Bloomberg -Aljazeera.net


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Monday, September 14, 2009

Obama Presses for Financial Reform - BusinessWeek


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Obama Presses for Financial Reform

BusinessWeek


US President Barack Obama delivers a major speech on the finacial crisis at Federal H »


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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Lawmaker won\'t apologize to Obama in Congress - Reuters


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Lawmaker won't apologize to Obama in Congress

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Carolina Republican Representative Joe Wilson, who faces possible censure in the US House of Representatives for shouting "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's speech to Congress on healthcare reform, said on Sunday he ...


Wilson Defends Outburst, Says He Will Not Apologize on House Floor

FOXNews


Rep. Wilson: No second apology for `You lie' words

The Associated Press


Wilson: No more apologies for outburst against president

CNN International


New York Daily News -NBC New York -AFP


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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Seeking to Woo the Insured, Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage - New York Times


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Seeking to Woo the Insured, Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama warned on Saturday that nearly half of  »


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Friday, September 11, 2009

Obama, administration officials pay tribute to 9/11 victims - Los Angeles Times


The Associated Press


Obama, administration officials pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Los Angeles Times


'Let us renew our resolve against those who perpetrated this barbaric attack,' the president says on the first National Day of Service and Remembrance. By Mark Silva Reporting from Washington - On a rainy morning eight years after airline-hijacking ...


Obama Speaks at 9/11 Commemoration

New York Times


Obama Honors 9/11 Victims, Those Who Serve

CBS News


Obama Reflects on 9/11, War That Followed

ABC News


The Associated Press -Bloomberg -USA Today


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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Obama\'s health care speech gets mixed reviews - Bizjournals.com


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Obama's health care speech gets mixed reviews

Bizjournals.com


Business lobbyists gave President Obama credit for delivering a powerful speech to Congress Wednesday night, but many doubt it will lead to solutions that curb rising health care costs. “The time for bickering is over,” Obama said. ...


Obama: Statistics show need for overhauling health

The As! sociated Press


Once Again, A First-Rate Speech

Atlantic Online


Obama offers compromises to get health care bill passed

MiamiHerald.com


New York Times -CNNMoney.com -W »


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul - The Associated Press


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Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama will tell the nation in a prime-time address precisely how he wants to expand health care, pitching a fresh argument â€" but, to liberal disappointment, no demand â€" for a government-run insurance option. ...


Obama Was Overconfident on Health Care

FOXNews


56 m ago5 things Obama must accomplish with health-care speech

Newsday


Obama's media skills face pivotal test

Reuters


msnbc.com -New York Times -Baltimore Sun


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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Conservatives Divided Over Obama School Speech - Atlantic Online


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Conservatives Divided Over Obama School Speech

Atlantic Online


Obama's plan to give a speech to school children drew conservative outrage last week over fears that the speech would serve as "indoctrination" of "junior lobbyists" to help push Obama's political agenda. But, over the weekend the White House released ...


Obama's School Speech and Health Care Push Highlights Ch »


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Monday, September 7, 2009

Obama Faces a Critical Moment for His Presidency - New York Times


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Obama Faces a Critical Moment for His Presidency

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama returned to the White House from his summer break on Sunday determined to jump-start his struggling presidency by reasserting command of the health care debate and recalibrating expectations that some ...


Obama is fast losing white voters' support

Los Angeles Times


4. Obama Wants Public Option But Isn't Demanding It

Slate


Analysis: More wrangling could doom health care

Kansas City Star


Chicago Tribune -Examiner.com -The Age


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Sunday, September 6, 2009

White House Adviser Van Jones Resigns Amid Controversy - Washington Post


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White House Adviser Van Jones Resigns Amid Controversy

Washington Post


White House environmental adviser Van Jones resigned Saturday after weeks of controversy stemming from his past activism. "On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform ...


Dean: Jones' Resignation a 'Loss for the Country'

FOXNews


Obama 'green jobs' adviser quits amid controversy

The Associated Press


Obama Adviser Resigns Amid Controversy

Voice of America


ABC News -Politico -Slate


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