Western troops killed civilians, Afghan investigators say - Los Angeles Times
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Western troops killed civilians, Afghan investigators say
Los Angeles Times The government investigators say that eight of those killed over the weekend in a remote eastern province were boys under 18. Western military officials say there is no evidence to back the claim. By Laura King Reporting from Kabul, … Eight US 'CIA agents' killed in Afghanistan bomb attackBBC News Afghan suicide bomber attacks CIA baseTimes Online Bombs Kill 8 Americans, 5 Canadians in AfghanistanVoice of America Reuters -ABC News -CBS News all 1,689 news articles » |
Yemeni Forces Raid Al-Qaida Hideout, Clashes Erupt - ABC News
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Yemeni Forces Raid Al-Qaida Hideout, Clashes Erupt
ABC News AP Yemeni forces raided an al-Qaida hideout and set off a gunbattle Wednesday as the government vowed to eliminate the group that claimed it was behind the Christmas bombing attempt on a US airliner. The fighting took place in an al-Qaida stronghold in … Obama to get report on intelligence failures in Abdulmutallab caseWashington Post Spy Agencies Failed to Collate Clues on TerrorNew York Times Abdulmutallab grew more religious, teachers and classmates saySeattle Times CBS News -Austin American-Statesman -BBC News all 5,818 news articles » |
Senator Nelson Defends His Health Care Vote - New York Times
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Senator Nelson Defends His Health Care Vote
New York Times Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, took to the airwaves in his home state on Wednesday, trying to defend his role as the decisive 60th vote in favor of broad health care legislation. Share your thoughts about the health care … Top prosecutors join health care fightKansas City Star GOP attorneys general threaten suit over Neb. health dealUSA Today McMaster, 12 others threaten health care suitThe Herald | HeraldOnline.com KETV.com -KHAS-TV all 591 news articles » |
A Briton Is Executed in China, Britain Says - New York Times
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A Briton Is Executed in China, Britain Says
New York Times SHANGHAI — A British man convicted of drug smuggling was executed in China early Tuesday, despite appeals for clemency from his family, human rights groups and even Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain, according to a statement … British man said to be mentally ill executed in ChinaBBC News Fury as China executes British drug smugglerThe Guardian China executes UK drug smugglerAljazeera.net Los Angeles Times -CNN -AFP all 2,052 news articles » |
Iranian dissenters reportedly arrested - CNN
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Iranian dissenters reportedly arrested
CNN (CNN) — The latest violent protests to hit Iran has prompted hundreds of arrests, including some prominent figures, and left at least eight dead, although the Iranian government denied its security forces have killed anyone. … Obama calls for release of detained protestersPress TV Iran clamps down on protestsLos Angeles Times Seyed Ali Mousavi, opposition leader's nephew, may have been targetedTimes Online The Guardian -Voice of America -FOXNews all 2,911 news articles » |
U.S. Authorities Missed Terror-Threat Signs - Wall Street Journal
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U.S. Authorities Missed Terror-Threat Signs
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — US authorities didn't pursue leads that might have brought alleged Christmas Day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab under further scrutiny, according to congressional investigators and US … In the wake of Flight 253, the TSA must get more anti-terrorist toolsWashington Post Let's be honest: terrorism's always possiblePittsburgh Post Gazette Christmas Day terrorist attack: have 9/11 reforms failed?Christian Science Monitor New York Times -Minneapolis Star Tribune -Apple Insider all 896 news articles » |
Palestine slams suspected militants’ killing - ABC Online
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Palestine slams suspected militants' killing
ABC Online Palestinian leaders in the West Bank have condemned Israel's killing of three suspected militants in Nablus as a dangerous escalation in the violence. The Palestinian prime minister, Salam Fayyad, said the raid threatened Palestinian security and … IDF kills 3 Fatah men suspected of killing Israeli in West BankHa’aretz Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy as six Palestinians are shotThe Guardian Israeli Military Kills 6 PalestiniansNew York Times Xinhua -Telegraph.co.uk -AFP all 978 news articles » |
Fear and heroism aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 after attempted bombing - Washington Post
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Fear and heroism aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 after attempted bombing
Washington Post A Nigerian man, claiming to be linked to al-Qaeda, allegedly tried to set off an incendiary device aboard a trans-Atlantic airplane on Christmas Day as it descended toward Detroit's airport. The White House called it an attempted act of terrorism. … Father of Terror Suspect Reportedly Warned US About SonFOXNews Father warned US about plane bomb suspect's behaviourBBC News Nigerian charged with trying to blow up US jetReuters New York Times -CNN -Wall Street Journal all 6,557 news articles » |
About the Senate’s healthcare vote - Los Angeles Times
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About the Senate's healthcare vote
Los Angeles Times What's in the legislation passed by the Senate last week? And when will the healthcare bill go to President Obama? These and more questions answered. By James Oliphant Reporting from Washington - The Senate on Thursday passed sweeping legislation to … States With Expanded Health Coverage Fight BillNew York Times House and Senate Look to Final Health Care TalksABC News 3 of 4 who serve region's voters praise progress on health care reformWilliamsport Sun-Gazette Wall Street Journal -Hutchinson News -North Platte Bulletin all 15,178 news articles » |
Health win in hand; hurdles ahead - Boston Globe
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Health win in hand; hurdles ahead
Boston Globe Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of the senator, hugged majority leader Harry Reid after the Senate vote yesterday. (Harry Hamburg/Associated Press) By Lisa Wangsness WASHINGTON - Convening before sunrise for a historic Christmas Eve session, … As Health Bill Advances, Few Changes Seen for MillionsNew York Times A big step on health careWashington Post Senate bill vs. House bill: A comparisonKansas City Star Seattle Times -BusinessWeek -Austin American-Statesman all 11,097 news articles » |