U.S. arms Sunni groups in Iraq that have promised to fight former al Qaeda allies. While denouncing Sudan's actions publicly, the U.S. has collaborated with its government to spy in Iraq. Despite recent mood swings for Russia, greenhouse gases, Bush's tendency to reject treaties
Brooklynites, pizzeria mice mourn the loss of "the best pizza in my life, ever." "Canadian-ness" is a supreme factor in picking the seven wonders of Canada. Man unharmed after wheelchair handles became lodged in the grille of a semi, which then drove several miles down
Immigration bill stalls in a divided Senate, likely to be tabled, more likely to be buried. Federal agents raid community in New Haven, long known as a refuge for illegal immigrants, arresting 31. Op: The Senate's inability to pass the immigration bill is a failure of leadership, politics.
Lebanese government now in stand-off with Islamic militants as death toll reaches 115. Comprehensive immigration bill became less comprehensive in late-night Senate vote, final fate to be decided today. Stop the presses, western world: Panda pregnant; Paris freed. In case of serious wartime injury, a friendly bear face
No Bush pardon yet for Libby--lawyers say it's too soon, Republicans say it's too late. What do the GOP candidates think about a pardon? British company allegedly paid, with government consent, over £1 billion to Saudi prince in exchange for arms deal. Related: An explanation
Second female journalist killed in Afghanistan in less than six days. Abbas calls off talks with Israeli counterpart after they fail to agree on an agenda. Largest cyclone in 60 years threatens Oman, Iran, gas prices. Turkish military enters Iraq; Turkish government has no idea what that's about.
A pardon for Libby could have major political ramifications for Bush--then again, nobody cares. Op: Putin must be addressed, not appeased. Epileptics in Britain say London's 2012 Olympics TV ads are triggering seizures. En route to a critically ill patient mid-operation, the plane carrying transplant team,
Scooter Libby sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for role in Valerie Plame affair. Related: Current prisoners' opinions on the sentence; letters from high-powered Libby admirers. Twenty Taliban fighters die escaping opposing forces; kidnappings and body swaps in Afghanistan continue. Abdel Nur, final suspect in JFK plot,
In major blow to Guantanamo trials, judge drops charges against two detainees, saying the “unlawful??? in “unlawful enemy combatant??? hadn’t been proved. Fifty-five thousand—27,000 according to the police—gather in Hong Kong to remember the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Plot to overthrow Laotian government discovered in California.
Disruption of JFK plot shows FBI agents learning to think like spooks. Chinese stock market falls almost nine percent in what many believe is a "permanent correction." "This is not defense counsel making some cheap trick." War crimes trial of former Liberian president comes to a
