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IRAQ'''''Everything Iraq, from About Iraq to Weapons Iraq.
Car bombs kill many in Iraq - Thirteen people were killed and 30 wounded late on Wednesday in two almost simultaneous car bombings in Mashruh, some 60km south of the Iraqi capital, police said... 20:37 GMT
The World Tribunal on Iraq has condemned the war in the country as one of the most immoral and cowardly in history
Fatal Error Deepens Mistrust of U.S. : 'We were furious after seeing them not rescue her while she was still alive,' Sabri said. 'To them, killing a human being is nothing. When an American soldier gets killed, they make a big fuss. Helicopters and ambulances come to rescue. But when an Iraqi gets killed in the street, it means nothing to them.'
Gunmen killed four policemen : Also Wednesday, a member of the biggest Shiite militia, the Badr Brigade, was killed in an ambush in Baghdad, police said. An Iraqi civilian who had been "cooperative" with the Americans was shot dead on his way to work north of Baghdad near Tarmiya, police added.
Steady violence threatens Iraq's diplomatic relations - Attacks on senior Arab and Pakistani diplomats in Baghdad over the past week not only underscore the fact that the city remains one of the most dangerous in the world but are likely to complicate Iraq's efforts to enhance foreign relations, especially within the Muslim world.

US military is holding 5 Americans in Iraq - suspected of insurgent activities in Iraq, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday.


Pakistan to evacuate ambassador after Baghdad convoy attack - 'Envoy Younis Khan will be shifted to the Jordanian capital Amman following the assassination attempt, the third attack in four days on a foreign diplomat in Iraq's main city', Pakistan's foreign ministry said.

Switzerland summons US ambassador over death of Swiss citizen in Iraq - to explain the death in Iraq of a Swiss businessman who was shot and killed by an American soldier.

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45 Dead, 1000 Injured In London Bus Bombing
London chosen by International Olympic Committee to host 2012 Olympic Games. Log on to www.cbsnews.com for details.
China, Russia, Pakistan Tell US To Leave Afghanistan
Food axis of evil invites Chirac to dinner - Jacques Chirac’s mouth must be watering. Finland and Britain, the French president’s two gastronomic nightmares, have invited him to dine on their finest food.

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US layoffs surge to 17-month high - WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U.S. automotive and retail sectors slashed tens of thousands of jobs in June, bringing the number of planned job cuts to 110,996, the highest in 17 months

Stocks Decline As Oil Passes $61 a Barrel - Stocks tumbled Wednesday as oil prices climbed to a new record on fears of refining shortages and caused investors to look past a report showing strong growth in the service sector of the economy. The Dow Jones industrials dropped more than 101 points.

Oil 'will hit $100 by winter' : Worst-ever crisis looms, says analyst · Surging demand to keep prices high





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Oldest Swiss woman reveals her secrets - The oldest living Swiss woman, 109-year-old Anna Ringier, can still get up the stairs, and makes her own bed. And she says she is in excellent health.
Bush takes a tumble in Scotland - PRESIDENT BUSH CRASHES BIKE INTO SCOT POLICEMAN DURING G8 REPRIEVE... POLICE OFFICER SENT TO HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE ANKLE INJURY... The President was wearing a helmet. The accident occurred on asphalt. His scrapes were 'mild to moderate'... DEVELOPING...
Ala.mother's comments anger some Arubans - 'Respect our Dutch laws or go home,' read one sign. 'Innocent until proven guilty,' read another. One suggested the missing girl might not be dead but partying in Brazil or nearby Venezuela.

U.S. News

Tropical storm, Cindy, hits U.S. - TROPICAL Storm Cindy flooded streets and knocked out power to thousands of people as it battered Louisiana and Mississippi in the US overnight, while Tropical Storm Dennis gathered strength and threatened Haiti and Jamaica.

Breakdowns Plague Coast Guard - The Coast Guard's ships, planes and helicopters are breaking down at record rates, which may threaten the service's ability to carry out its post 9/11 mission of protecting ports and waterways against terrorism.

Psychologist group warns of interrogations : The American Psychological Association has warned its members of ethical concerns of helping in the questioning of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Pentagon Wants US Ready For 2 Wars At Same Time - The Pentagon is considering a change in its military strategy that requires U.S. soldiers to be ready to fight two major wars at the same time, The New York Times reported.

"The U.S. Government Should Stop Meddling in the Oil Market" by Ivan Eland.  Full Article

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Americas

Tracking Hurricane Hugo - Venezuela's President Chavez idolizes Castro, rails at Bush and leads Latin America's leftist wave

Tech News

US censured over Internet control - A decision by the US to retain oversight of the computers that control internet traffic has drawn harsh criticism about the lack of independence it could mean for the free-flowing, anything-goes communication network.
Don't buy a Dell! One of many reasons
A clearer picture of the digital camera scene

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World

Dennis floods Haiti, Jamaica
Danes do not want to see Bush
Analysts Lukewarm To G8 Debt Forgiveness For Africa : The expected decision by G8 leaders to erase some of the debt Africans owe world lenders would free money to build schools and hospitals - but its imy.pact may not be as dramatic as it first appears.
Galloway claims Africa deception : Mr Galloway told MPs the government was cynically trying to turn around its international reputation "on the sea of bodies" caused by poverty
Science & Health

Enviromental Shocker: Wind Farm Kills Thousands of Birds - Including Scores of Golden Eagles...
George Washington wants you to be fat

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Hoping for a miracle- by William Fisher


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Resentment growing in Aruba - (CBS/AP) A latent but growing resentment here became evident for the first time when more than 200 people, some wrapped in Aruban flags, said they were incensed by statements made by the mother of a missing American teen.
Now it's suits and ties

Middle East|Asia
Should we bomb Iran?: We can talk and fantasize about annihilating Iran's nuclear capability with one bold IDF thrust, similar to the destruction of Iraq's nuclear reactor in 1981. The truth is that it is much more complicated, perhaps even impossible.
China's Tango With Latin America Intensifies

55 nations: US should close Guantanamo prison

Chamish - Exclusive Photos Of Huge New US Base In Israel

The Plight of the NGOs in Egypt - by William Fisher

Charlie Wilson's War - by William Fisher

Lebanon claims 110 Israeli air violations - and made eight raids into southern Lebanon in the past 96 days.

Central Asian security bloc calls for deadline on US military pullout - Leaders of a six-nation security bloc led by Beijing and Moscow called for a deadline to be set for the withdrawal of US forces from bases in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, at a summit here Tuesday.

It's Israel, backed by US, says Iran

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Commentaries
Triumph of the Shrill - Tony Blair's Olympiad 'There was no plebiscite. No vote. Now we have these games being shoved down our throats.' These are the shocked and stunned words of London organizer Katie Andrews, upon finding out that the Olympics will be marching into New Britannia. In a stunning upset today, the International Olympic Committee awarded London the 2012 games over heavily favored frontrunner, Paris. French President Jaques Chirac had spent over 30 million dollars on various inducements or graft - to lure the Olympics toward France. Victory seemed assured and Chirac had already lit his victory cigar.
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