23 January 2007: Morning By The Morning News — 23 Jan 2007 Beirut paralyzed by Hezbollah-led protesters aiming to topple the government. Global survey finds the world doesn't like the U.S. much, and they're not interested in condemning Cuba, either. Bush to push domestic issues in tonight's State of the Union address. Perhaps relevant: The brain has networks to produce "an explicit, magical explanation" in some circumstances. Top U.S. executives urge Bush to support a mandatory cap on greenhouse gas emissions. Chanel develops durable, low-cost perfume for third world. David Sedaris uses terrorists to kill pesky birds; Steve Martin interprets a terrorist's 72 virgins. Al Qaeda honcho tells Bush to bring it on. Scant evidence provided by Bush team to support claims of Iranian networks supplying munitions in Iraq. Sebastian Junger meets the militants who are wreaking havoc on Nigeria's oil supplies. Have Pakistani intelligence agencies been promoting a Taliban restoration? That would be a big yes. Why does Jordan want nuclear power? To keep up with the Joneses. Tens of thousands march to mourn Hrant Dink, slain Turkish newspaper editor. Gervais: In a safe Western world, the minutiae of human behavior is the most interesting thing you can explore.
