Thursday, April 8, 2010

START or ending? Why more nuclear weapons cuts will be hard. - Christian Science Monitor


The Guardian


START or ending? Why more nuclear weapons cuts will be hard.

Christian Science Monitor


The new START treaty, signed today, is a step toward a world free of nuclear weapons, President Obama said. But China's ambitions and Russia's worries could make future cuts difficult. US President Barack Obama (l.) and his Russian counterpart Dmitry ...


Medvedev warns of limits to Russia's backing of Iran sanctions

Washington Post


Obama, Medvedev need legislative approval for START

USA Today


Nuclear treaty would cut only long-range arms

The Associated Press


The Guardian -CBS News -NPR


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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Poisonous gases bring search for missing miners to standstill - Los Angeles Times


The Hindu


Poisonous gases bring search for missing miners to standstill

Los Angeles Times


Because of a dangerous buildup of methane and carbon dioxide near the entrance to the mine, rescuers may not be able to resume their search for the four men until Wednesday evening, officials say. By David Zucchino and Bob Drogin An underground ...


In mine country, risks are a 'way of life'

USA Today


Mines Fight Strict Laws by Filing More Appeals

New York Times


Mining town waits for word on missing miners after blast

Washington Post


ABC News -BusinessWeek -Winston-Salem Journal


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livejournal.com

Monday, April 5, 2010

Obama to limit use of nuclear weapons - Times Online


The Hindu


Obama to limit use of nuclear weapons

Times Online


The conditions under which the United States will use nuclear weapons, even for self-defence, will be dramatic »


blogspot.com

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Earthquake rocks western Mexico - BBC News


CBC.ca


Earthquake rocks western Mexico

BBC News


A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit the Mexican peninsula of Baja California, killing at least one person and causing tremors as far away as Nevada. The quake struck at 1540 (2240 GMT), 26km (16 miles) south-west of Guadalupe Victoria in Baja California ...


Official: 1 Dead in 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Los Angeles Times


Major 7.2 quake near Mexico-US border kills one

Washington Post


Major quake in Mexico rocks southwestern US

AFP


Christian Science Monitor -The Associated Press -Xinhua


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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Silencing Critics, Duke Routs West Virginia and Reaches Title Game - New York Times


msnbc.com


Silencing Critics, Duke Routs West Virginia and Reaches Title Game

New York Times


INDIANAPOLIS â€" Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged that the criticism had bugged him. He resented a reporter's question last month about his team melting down in recent NCAA tournaments, as Duke had f »


livejournal.com

Friday, April 2, 2010

Outrage at anti-Semitism comparison by Pope preacher - BBC News


ABC News


Outrage at anti-Semitism comparison by Pope preacher

BBC News


Victims of abuse by Catholic priests and Jewish groups have condemned the Pope's personal preacher for comparing criticism of the Pope to anti-Semitism. The US-based victims' group, Snap, said the comments by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, ...


A Woman's Place Is In The Church

Newsweek


US Catholics urge Vatican reforms in wake of abuse scandal

CNN


Latin America church treads softly

Los Angeles Times


Houston Chronicle -W »


livejournal.com

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Killer of abortion doctor gets life in prison - Reuters


The Age


Killer of abortion doctor gets life in prison

Reuters


Scott Roeder, who was convicted of the murder of Kansas abortion doctor George Tiller, is seen in this undated file booking photograph. Roeder, an anti-abortion activist who murdered one of America's few late-term abortion providers, was sentenced to ...


Scott Roeder sentenced to life in prison

Los Angeles Times


Roeder gets a “Hard 50” sentence

Kansas City Star


Kansas: Doctor's Killer Says God Will Judge US

New York Times


FOXNews (blog) -CNN (blog) -USA Today


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