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Last 24 Hours: * [ Top News Headlines] *
* BBC - World News *
a.. Discovery heads home at last
b.. US concern at Pakistan textbooks
c.. Blair leads tributes to Mo Mowlam
d.. Egypt resort bomb suspect 'held'
e.. New boss bolsters DaimlerChrysler
f.. Cricket: Australia 'are below par'
g.. Priest charged over bishop death
h.. IMF economic team visits Zimbabwe
i.. Palestinian prayers mark pullout
j.. Cameroon yields plant spectacular
k.. India state in key Maoist arrests
l.. Wall Street giants see oil rising
m.. Crash relatives fly to Venezuela
n.. Israeli activists flee into Gaza
o.. Aids organisation leaves Burma
p.. Football: Chelsea sign Essien
q.. SA makes Ivorian sanction threat
r.. Kurdish rebels declare ceasefire
s.. Thaksin reassures S Thai traders
t.. Weight loss cuts cancer gene risk
u.. UN commemorates Baghdad bombing
v.. Jordan missile attack on US ship
w.. Burundi MPs appoint new president
x.. Pioneering net community sold off
y.. Ex-NI minister Mowlam dies at 55
z.. Taiwan opposition leader sworn in
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* InformationClearingHouse *
a.. ICH: U.S. is approaching "spiritual death"
* ISN - Breaking News *
a.. Moroccan jailed in 9/11 retrial
b.. Russia deploys riot troops to Astrakhan oblast
c.. Kurdish rebels declare ceasefire
d.. Irish police release two of 'Colombia trio'
e.. Brazil team to probe tube death
f.. Three Uzbeks win Kyrgyz refugee status
g.. US rejects Putin's Iraq timetable call
h.. Rocket attacks reported in Israel and Jordan
i.. Tamil Tigers agree to peace talks
j.. State Dept. warned of Iraq "planning gaps'
k.. Israeli riot police storm Gaza synagogue
l.. Pakistan expels foreign students of Islam
m.. Charges against Milosevic's son dropped
n.. Deadly shootout in Saudi capital
o.. Lebanese hostage freed in Afghanistan
p.. New evidence in London Brazilian killing
q.. Influential Bosnian Serb businessman arrested
r.. Taiwan holds military exercises
s.. Over 100 feared dead in Ecuadorian shipwreck
t.. Official says terror information was withheld
u.. Madrid bomb suspect arrested in Belgrade
* JURIST - Paper Chase *
a.. US soldier convicted in Afghan abuse case gets no jail time, loses rank
b.. Abramoff will plead not guilty to fraud charges, lawyer says
c.. FEC allows unlimited funds to fight Schwarzenegger redistricting plan
d.. Sunnis oppose federalism, proposed Iraqi constitution
e.. Disney investigates Hong Kong labor abuse allegations
f.. 9/11 Suspect convicted on retrial in Germany
g.. US wants military trial for Australian Gitmo detainee
h.. Federal appeals court rules military can limit medical insurance for abortions
i.. Final White House documents on Roberts released in California, DC
j.. Former Hollinger executives indicted on fraud charges
k.. States brief ~ NJ appeals court says mental competency to be decided by jury
l.. Federal lawsuit challenges data collection under Secure Flight program
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* MoreOver - Top stories *
a.. Citi Dividend Card - Sponsored Link
b.. Israeli forces empty Gadid settlement
c.. Rocket Fired at 2 U.S. Navy Ships at Port in Jordan
d.. Outpost cleared in new Gaza raid
e.. Pope calls for religions to oppose racism together
f.. Explosion rocks Jordan's Gulf of Aqaba
g.. Gaza Pullout Resumes After Violent Clashes
h.. Israeli troops storm hardline Gaza settelements
i.. Anger, suspicion at West Bank funeral
j.. Israeli troops resume evictions
k.. Tamil Tigers agree to hold talks
l.. Popular routes, convenient flights help airlines take off
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* RFE/RL News *
a.. Supporters, Opponents Of Iraqi Federalism Make Cases
b.. Russia To Use More Drastic Steps To Stem Bird-Flu Outbreak
c.. Russian FSB Head Says Weapon Protection Could Improve
d.. U.S.: NASA Postpones Next Shuttle Mission Amid Criticism
e.. U.K.: British Police Procedure In Question After Brazilian's Death
f.. Russia: Putin Calls For Withdrawal Timetable For Iraq
g.. Kazakhstan: Court Calls For Early Presidential Vote
h.. Iraq: Al-Zarqawi Tactics Could Be Alienating Supporters
i.. Bird Flu Spreading In Kazakhstan
j.. Former Vice President Testifies At Milosevic Trial
k.. One Killed In Jordanian Missile Attacks
l.. Russian Trade Minister Visits Ukraine
m.. Iran's Supreme Leader Says No To Nuclear Weapons
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* SPIEGEL - International *
a.. A Schizophrenic War: Germany Turns a Blind Eye to Afghanistan's Growing Opium Trade
b.. A Schizophrenic War: Should Germany Sharpen its Sword in Afghanistan?
c.. English Summaries
d.. SPIEGEL Surfs the Web: Hunter S. Thompson Ready for Final Fling
e.. German Papers: The Pope Comes to Cologne
f.. Spiegel's Daily Take: Is Germany Really on the Road to Recovery?
g.. Europe's Muslim Women: Best Selling Books Tell the Horrors of Forced Marriage
h.. SPIEGEL INTERVIEW: German Jewish Community Prepares for Pope's Visit
i.. SPIEGEL's Daily Take: Mackin' for the Almighty with the 'Kiss-Me Girls'
j.. SPIEGEL Surfs the Web: Want a Coaster with that Beer?
k.. German Papers: Gaza on the Go, London Police Should Slow
* VOA News: Middle East *
a.. Gaza Evacuation Continues with Completion Seen Ahead of Schedule
b.. German Court Sentences Moroccan 9/11 Suspect to 7 Years
c.. Rocket Attack on US Ships Kills Jordanian Soldier
d.. Israel Evacuates Most Gaza Settlers, Many Kicking and Screaming
e.. Rockets Land Near US Vessel at Jordan Port, Israeli Port City
f.. Suspect in US Terror Attacks Sentenced in Germany
g.. Gaza Evacuation Continues with Expected Completion Ahead of Schedule
h.. US Sees Gaza Pullout as Catalyst for Further Peace Moves
i.. Saudi Troops Kill Kingdom's Al-Qaida Ringleader
j.. Israeli Army Uses Gentle Force to Remove Gaza Protestors
k.. Putin Calls for Timetable for Withdrawal of Foreign Troops from Iraq
l.. New Iran Cabinet Dominated by Hardliners
m.. Israeli Troops Begin Evacuating Neve Dekalim Synagogue
n.. Rice Calls Iraqi Constitution an Example of 'Democracy at Work’
o.. Saudi Troops Battle Militants, 2 Reported Killed
p.. International Pressure Mounts on Iraqis to Agree on New Constitution
q.. 4 US Soldiers Killed in Roadside Bomb Blast North of Baghdad
r.. Israeli Troops Meet Stiff Resistance on Second Day of Gaza Evacuation
s.. Focus Shifts to Hard-Line Holdouts as Forced Evacuation of Gaza Settlements Enters Second Day
t.. Forced Evacuations Begin in Gaza with Mix of Violence and Resignation
* VOA News: Top Stories *
a.. Family Demands Truth About London Police Killing of Brazilian Man
b.. Pope Visits Synangogue, Warns of Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia
c.. German Court Sentences Moroccan 9/11 Suspect to 7 Years
d.. Rocket Attack on US Ships Kills Jordanian Soldier
e.. Gaza Evacuation Continues with Completion Seen Ahead of Schedule
f.. Thailand Hopes Fashions will Put Country on World's Catwalks
g.. Gaza Evacuation Continues with Expected Completion Ahead of Schedule
h.. Suspect in US Terror Attacks Sentenced in Germany
i.. International Zookeepers Condemn Condition of Japan's Captive Bears
j.. Rockets Land Near US Vessel at Jordan Port, Israeli Port City
k.. US Sees Gaza Pullout as Catalyst for Further Peace Moves
l.. NASA: No Shuttle Launches Before March, 2006
m.. Pope Benedict XVI Urges Youth to 'Open Wide their Hearts to Christ'
n.. New Iran Cabinet Dominated by Hardliners
o.. Lawyers: 'Lies' Abound in Case of Brazilian Killed by London Police
p.. Zimbabwe Moves to Change Constitution
q.. South African Police Raid Homes, Offices Connected to Jacob Zuma
r.. Pope Arrives in Germany for Youth Day Celebrations
s.. Security Concerns Rise in Bangladesh
t.. Russia, China Join Forces in War Games
* WatchingAmerica *
a.. At Paris Air Show, 'No One Dared Speak' of U.S.-Israeli Tensions
b.. At Paris Air Show, Airbus and Boeing Duel Over Orders - and Subsidies
c.. Raped by Order, Grounded by the President, Pakistani Woman Now Free to Travel to U.S.
d.. Anti-Terror Absurdity In America
e.. Tears and Tissues at Michael Jackson's Acquittal
f.. Jackson Verdict, 'A Vindication of America's Legal System'
g.. CIA Overrules FBI, As U.S. Reopens Embassy in Nigeria
h.. The United States: a Country Beyond the Law
i.. Saddam's Senior Aides Prove Loyal, Refuse to Testify Against Him
j.. Iran's Voters Tell U.S., 'Mind Your Own Business'
k.. Michael Jackson and Father Lefort: How Celebrity Pedophiles Can Walk Free
l.. Bush and Neocons 'World's Best Hope' to Cut Greenhouse Gases
m.. ...While Wolfowitz Warms to Blair on Global Poverty
n.. U.S. Asks Japan for Half a Billion Dollars for Missile Defense
o.. Saddam Trotted Out to Divert Attention from Failure In Iraq
p.. Condi's Missions Impossible: Israel's Gaza Withdrawal and Crumbling Egypt-Israel Ties
q.. To U.S. Threats, Iranians Respond With Ballots
r.. Klan Member's Trial Brings Dark Memories to America
s.. Canada-U.S.-Mexico Security Agreement 'Defies Easy Description'
t.. In New York, Billy Graham?s 417th and Final Crusade
u.. Chinese Consumers Insulted By McDonald's Ad
v.. Tire Company Michelin Blamed for U.S. Formula One Racing Disaster
w.. Why the Latin Arms Build-Up Worries Washington [Part I]
x.. Klan Member's Trial Brings Dark Memories to America
y.. Time Coming for Bush to Pay the Piper
z.. Is the Church of Scientolgy On the Offensive? Watch Tom Cruise
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* WPR: Breaking News*
a.. IDF demolishes homes in Gaza Strip settlement
b.. Group claims attack on US warships
c.. Abbas credits 'martyrs' with Israel's Gaza withdrawal
d.. Leader: Terrorist operating under US eyes in Iraq
e.. Al Qaeda faction claims Jordan attack
f.. Don't bet on my Telstra vote - Joyce
g.. Former rebel now Burundi's President
h.. Bs. Aires: Pickets wreak traffic havoc
i.. DPR Requests Explanation over GAM Flag and Hymn Concession
j.. Jewish Leaders Praise Pope's Temple Visit
k.. Ukraine will not be part of Common Economic Space
l.. Pakistan SC gives death to 'RAW agent'
m.. Ministers mourn Mowlam
n.. DA slams 'cowboy' cops at Zuma raid
o.. Kibaki laments negative effects of conflicts in Africa
p.. Ministers mourn Mowlam
q.. Osama armed to make an 'American Hiroshima'
r.. Katyusha Hits Eilat; US Base in Jordan Attacked
s.. Villagers want ethnic Chechens evicted over ethnic clashes
t.. Mo Mowlam dies
u.. Al-Qaida-linked group claims Aqaba, Eilat attacks
v.. Leader Says Iran not after A-Bomb, Blasts US "Deception"
w.. German Pope Visits Synagogue
x.. Rockets launched from Jordan hit Eilat, Aqaba
y.. Black lieutenant to plead guilty
z.. Israel clears out 17th Gaza settlement
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[SacBee] - 24-Hour: Top Stories
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[SacBee] - 24-Hour: World
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[SJ Mercury News] - World
a.. Farmers weather bird flu
b.. Strongholds cleared faster than expected
c.. World news in brief
d.. Pope travels to Germany
e.. Bomb kills 4 Americans in Samarra
f.. China arrests investor leader
g.. Peru's ex-spy chief on trial
h.. Asia News in Brief
i.. Latin America in brief
j.. 2 killed in Afghan bombing
k.. JUST WHO IS VLADIMIRO MONTESINOS?
l.. Russia, China show military might
m.. Slain Brazilian wasn't fleeing, leaked report says
n.. Latin America in brief
o.. Homes' amenities cater to Asians
p.. Baghdad triple bombing kills 40; suspects held
q.. Muslim nations in poverty see polio resurgence
r.. Gunfire and grief as pullout continues
s.. World news in brief
t.. Asia news in brief
u.. In West Bank, barrier symbolizes security or prison
v.. Dozens more feared dead
w.. Cuba targets dissidents amid growing civil unrest
x.. Religious figure mourned
Defense Industry Daily
a.. Designer Selected for Australian Air Warfare Destroyers
b.. U.S. FY 2005 Patriot Missile Service Contract Rises to $196.6M
c.. Boeing to Design Training System for EA-18G EW Aircraft
d.. $8.3M to Support 37 Mobile Microwave Landing Systems
e.. $7M to Research Effects of Directed Energy Weapons on Humans
f.. $6.1M more for 4 New Seismic Array Nuclear Test Detection sites
g.. Combat Troops' Equipment May Dominate EO Market
h.. Combat Troops' Equipment May Dominate Land & Sea EO Market
i.. BAE Systems Contract For FCS Armed Robotic Vehicle Rises to $311.3M
j.. Britain Buys $55M in Guided MLRS Rockets
Defense Tech
a.. U.S. Ships Attacked
b.. More Cash for Human Ray Gun Tests
c.. Rapid Fire 8/18/05
New Scientist - Latest
a.. Indonesian polio epidemic poses 'real risk' to Asia
b.. Rock ‘n’ roll robot regains its feet
c.. Souped-up BCG vaccine destroys TB
d.. Supernova shock wave creates halo effect
e.. Baby comes with brain repair kit for mum
f.. Black holes born through a brutal labour
g.. Next space shuttle mission delayed to March 2006
h.. Virtual world fits on a smartphone
i.. New blood pulls Florida panthers back from brink
j.. 'Singing' wings help prevent small-plane stalls
k.. NASA accused of 'cycle of smugness' over shuttle
l.. Computer characters mugged in virtual crime spree
Y! News Search: "Trial Of Saddam Hussein"
a.. United Future's battle for the centre ground (The New Zealand Herald)
b.. Seven Iraqis killed including three members of Sunni party (Khaleej Times)
c.. Iraqi lawmakers seek constitutional compromise with Sunnis (San Diego Union-Tribune)
d.. Former aide: Powell WMD speech 'lowest point in my life' (CNN.com)
e.. Friday August 19, 09:52 PM (Yahoo! India News)
f.. Bomb kills 4 Americans in Samarra (San Jose Mercury News)
g.. Shi'ite crowds denounce federalism at Baghdad demo (The Star Online)
h.. Seven Iraqis killed in insurgent attacks (Middle East Online)
i.. 5th graders to hold mock election sponsored by LWV (Okmulgee Daily Times)
j.. Bombings 'aim to create civil war' (Brisbane Courier Mail)
k.. Iraqis eye Islamic, secular courts (World Peace Herald)
l.. Iraq positive on draft law as Sunnis warn against federalism (Middle East Times)
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