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E-mail rules attack civil rights Start Discussion
BBC Jan 9 2009 12:57AM GMT
UN closer to resolution on Gaza Start Discussion
BBC Jan 9 2009 1:10AM GMT
Pakistan al-Qaeda chief 'killed' Start Discussion
BBC Jan 9 2009 1:38AM GMT
UN backs ceasefire call for Gaza Start Discussion
BBC Jan 9 2009 2:36AM GMT
THAWING Melissa Tiernan and Bob May at Ten Thousand Waves." /> Start Discussion
International Herald Tribune Jan 9 2009 5:42AM GMT

World Press

Hamas rejects resolution Start Discussion
iafrica, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Sapu calls for tougher law on cop killers Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa: Rethinking Asylum Start Discussion
The backlog of applications for refugee status dates back to the late 1990's, when people from troubled African countries beca...
China launches drive to cut use of antibiotics Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
Israel, Hamas battle on Start Discussion
iafrica, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa

BBC World

Israelis snub UN ceasefire call Start Discussion
Israel vows to continue its offensive in Gaza, despite a truce call from the UN to end nearly two weeks of fighting.
Bombs hit Gaza as UN urges truce Start Discussion
Israeli forces carry out 50 strikes on Gaza and Hamas fire more rockets as the UN Security Council calls for a ceasefire.
Europe homes freeze amid gas row Start Discussion
Hundreds of thousands of homes in Europe are without heat in a cold snap as the Russia-Ukraine gas row continues.
Indian shares rattled by scandal Start Discussion
India's main share index falls 3% on fears that an accounting scandal may prompt foreign investors to withdraw funds.
Panda bites his third tourist in two years at Beijing zoo Start Discussion
A panda at Beijing zoo bites a man for the third time in two years.

Alternative News

David Sirota: Leaving Las Vegas: Are Americans Ready to Put Cataclysmic Consumption and Hedonism Behind Them? Start Discussion
Will we finally accept the public policy and lifestyle changes that the real world now requires? Or will "Viva Las Vegas"...
Deb Price: LGBT People Have Much To Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving Start Discussion
Despite recent heartbreaking setbacks, things are better for gay Americans now than at any other time in the nation's history.
Norman Solomon: Announcing the 2008 P.U.-litzer Prizes Start Discussion
The year's stinkiest media performances.
10 Absurd Conservative Myths About Obama's Recovery Plan Start Discussion
Instead of taking accountability for this mess, conservatives are firing off the latest B.S. storm. Here's what you need to kno...
Union Ramps Up Massive Campaign to Keep Obama's Feet to the Fire Start Discussion
The SEIU says it's making a big push and committing huge resources to word for the passage of key progressive measures to aid w...

Tech News

New TV trends: Internet movies, 3-D, power saving (AP) Start Discussion
TV makers are adding sexy new features like streaming Internet movies and 3-D capabilities this year, betting that they can keep co...
HP says it will stop distributor's sales in Iran (AP) Start Discussion
Hewlett-Packard Co. said late Thursday that it would stop a distributor from selling its products in Iran. The computer and printer...
Broadcasts to mobile devices to start in 22 cities (AP) Start Discussion
TV stations in 22 U.S. cities announced Thursday that they will start broadcasting their signals this year in a format designed to ...
Ford shows newest Sync in-car technology features (AP) Start Discussion
In the shadow of the U.S. auto industry's troubles, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday showed off the latest version of its voice-activ...
Ford touts its leadership in in-car connectivity (CNET) Start Discussion
LAS VEGAS--Ford on Thursday announced a series of innovations aimed at giving drivers more a higher degree of Internet connectivity...

Religion News

8-Jan-09 - Identity thieves target Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn Start Discussion
Global Catholic Network Jan 9 2009 8:17AM GMT
8-Jan-09 - Pontiff Says People Aren't Governed by the Stars, Reiterates Galileo's Thought on Cosmos Start Discussion
Global Catholic Network Jan 9 2009 8:17AM GMT
8-Jan-09 - 20 Missionaries Killed in 2008 Start Discussion
Global Catholic Network Jan 9 2009 8:17AM GMT
8-Jan-09 - Cuban Cardinal Notes Church's Advances, Calls for More Openness Start Discussion
Global Catholic Network Jan 9 2009 8:17AM GMT
8-Jan-09 - Vatican Filter of Italian Law Takes Effect Start Discussion
Global Catholic Network Jan 9 2009 8:17AM GMT

Political News

Oh, Blackman Obama [opinion] Start Discussion
AllAfrica.com Jan 9 2009 9:49AM GMT
Obama camp preparing to talk to Hamas, report says Start Discussion
MarketWatch Jan 9 2009 9:52AM GMT
Can we buy Barack Obama dolls and ice cream? Yes pecan Start Discussion
The Times Jan 9 2009 9:55AM GMT
Few speak up for Palestinians in U.S. Congress Start Discussion
The National Herald Jan 9 2009 9:55AM GMT
Obama's new 'Beast' unleashed Start Discussion
NEWS.com.au Jan 9 2009 9:59AM GMT

US News

Jan. 1 Attack By CIA Killed Two Leaders Of Al-Qaeda Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 9 2009 4:21AM GMT
Obama Picks CIA Veteran Brennan as Counterterror Adviser Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 9 2009 5:14AM GMT
U.S.: Top al Qaeda chiefs killed in Pakistan Start Discussion
CNN Jan 9 2009 5:57AM GMT
Obama puts his trust in government Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jan 9 2009 6:34AM GMT
Did Bush cause the financial crisis? Start Discussion
BBC Jan 9 2009 10:43AM GMT