BBC News | Desperate hunt for the living as Sumatra quake toll mounts guardian.co.uk In Padang, a man carries an injured person in front of a collapsed university building after an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sumatra. Photograph: Reuters A major rescue operation was under way after a devastating earthquake struck the Indonesian island ... Sumatran quake was on same fault line as tremor before 2004 tsunami Hundreds feared dead in Sumatran quake Indonesia » |
New Zealand Herald | Samoa tsunami kills 'at least 14' BBC News A tsunami caused by a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific has killed at least 14 people and injured 50 in Samoa, local media report. Dr Lemalu Fiu of the main hospital in the capital, Apia, said the number of casualties is expected to rise as the ... Tsunami leaves dozens dead in Samoa Tsunami hits Pacific nations Residents flee tsunami after strong quake in Samoa |
ABC News | 'Should Obama Be Assassinated?' Poll Pulled from Facebook Site ABC News The Secret Service is investigating the origins of a poll that appeared on Facebook that asked whether President Obama should be killed. The Secret Service is investigating the origins of a Facebook poll that asked whether President ... Secret Service Probing Obama Assassination Poll on Facebook Secret Service investigating Facebook poll on Obama US probes Obama 'death' web poll |
Washington Post | News Analysis Foreign Events Force Obama to Turn to Plan B New York Times UNITED NATIONS â€" For President Obama, the handshakes and hugs during his first visit to the United Nations last week masked a cold reality: nine months into his presidency, he is being forced to retool his most important foreign policy ... Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda US to Iran: Prove your nuclear program is peaceful Defense Secretary Robert Gates says severe sanctions on Iran could ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | US welcomes Iran inspection offer BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has welcomed Iran's decision to admit international inspectors to its newly revealed uranium enrichment plant. Speaking to reporters in New York, Mrs Clinton said it was always welcome when Iran decided to comply ... Turkey PM to visit Iran, urges caution on sanctions Unlocking Iran's nuclear secrets US Demands Inspection of Iranian Plant in 3 Months |
Los Angeles Times | Spate of terrorism arrests not connected, analysts say CNN (CNN) -- In the past week, US officials have announced charges in five terrorism probes in five states. It is a confluence of cases unlike anything the country has seen since the September 11, 2001, attacks. But CNN's national security analyst Peter ... Terror Plot Suspect Zazi Flown to New York City to Face Federal ... Judge orders » |
CBC.ca | US charges Afghan-born man with bombing plot Reuters NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A Colorado airport shuttle bus driver has been charged in New York with conspiring to carry out a bombing attack in the United States, accused of acquiring the same bomb-making chemicals used in the 2005 ... Bail Set At $1.5M For Queens Imam In NY Terror Case |
ABC News | Secret Service Tells Bedford Cops to Protect Gadhafi ABC News Moammar Gadhafi fin » |
Times Online | Palestinian leader says Israel must keep 2008 word Reuters NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday that Israel must honour agreements on borders and Jerusalem which he says its government made in 2008 talks with the Palestinians if st » |
Telegraph.co.uk | FOX News Poll: Americans Divided on Afghan War Effort ! FOXNews Americans are divided over the US-led war in Afghanistan â€" a key voting issue in the 2008 presidential election â€" according to a FOX News poll released Monday. President Obama's campaign was based largely on opposition to the Iraq war and support for a ... Obama resists top Nato commander's c » |
Times Online | 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. ... Highlights of Obama's 5 broadcast interviews Obama: health insurance mandate is no tax increase Obama Sees Signs Economy to Grow While Unemployment Stays High |
guardian.co.uk | Play the Race Card Newsweek Let me say this clearly so there are no misunderstandings: some of the protests against President Obama are howls of rage at the fact that we have an African-American head of state. I'm sick of » |
USA Today | Intel Used by Obama Found Iran Long-Range Missile Capacity Would ... FOXNews President Obama used as part of his decision to ditch a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe information from a May 2009 National Intelligence Estimate that said Iran would take three to five years longer than origin » |
FOXNews | Sen. Max Baucus unveils his healthcare overhaul plan Los Angeles Times Baucus' proposal would require » |
guardian.co.uk | Yale student's killing wasn't random, police say CNN NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (CNN) -- The killing of Yale student Annie Le was not random and could only have been committed by one of a sm » |
BBC News | The Hard Truth About Financial Regulation Forbes For a year, lawmakers have struggled--and failed--to figure out how to make the system safer. Is anyone surprised? It's been a year since the $600 billion bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers and the financial market meltdown that forced the government ... The Early Word: W » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Serena's meltdown not winning her any fans FOXSports.com The Serena Williams camp commented earlier this week that they didn't expect a lot of crowd support for her semifinal match against Kim Clijsters at the US Open. Photos: It was a wild night at the US Open. ... Bizarre Ending To Serena's Title Defense At Open Bizarre ending dethrones Williams Serena Williams' exit from US Open semifinal match is nothing to ... |
Times Online | Obama makes healthcare pitch to the insured Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama broadened his pitch for healthcare reform to Americans who have health insurance on Saturday, reminding them that they risk losing the coverage they have under the current system. ... Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage ! Obama Cites Treasury Report In C » |
Times Online | Dems predict health accord Philadelphia Inquirer While the GOP was unswayed, Pelosi sees a deal ahead. A public option looks less likely. By David Espo Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health-care legislation within a few months despite undimmed ... A spur to health care reform Abortion foes aren't buying Obama's assurances Bring on the Democratic Budgeteers |
New York Times | Obama Didn't Deliver for Progressives, But Paved Way For Success Beyond Chron In January 2007, I wrote a book review of The Audacity of Hope c » |
ABC News | Report: Obama administration improves openness The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama's policies on secrecy get higher grades for openness than those of President George W. Bush, yet there's still room for improvement, says a coalition of public interest groups. In a report issued Tuesday, ... With Schoolyard Brawl Over, Obama Readies Speech to Kids Barack Obama to urge schoolchildren to 'make us proud' Report: Obama administration improves openness |
guardian.co.uk | Progressives decry resignation of Van Jones San Francisco Chronicle The middle-of-the-night resignation Sunday of longtime Bay Area activist Van Jones as a White House environmental adviser left many progressives angry at the Obama administration for buckling to conservative criticism of Jones' controversial past ... Van Jones: Cursing aide left voluntarily, White House said Jackson native Jones out of White House Jones Resigns as Obama Aide, Citing 'Vicious Smear Campaign' |
guardian.co.uk | Obama's "green jobs" guru Jones resigns after uproar Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House environmental policy adviser who specialized in "green jobs" resigned on Sunday after an uproar over his previous affiliation with a September 11 conspiracy group. Van Jones, special adviser on green jobs at the ... Obama adviser Van Jones resigns Embattled Environmental Aide Resigns White House adviser resigns amid 9/11 controversy |
