Eyes Wide Shut
Meanwhile: Bad medicine, sneaking in – International Herald TribuneSomeone had infiltrated the supply chain somewhere between Sherman, Texas, where the authentic mesh was manufactured, and Boston, where I’d operated on the patient.
Foreign Policy In Focus | World Beat | Vol. 2, No. 20 | Divided We Stand?
Today we are fast becoming a closed society
EU-Russia ties become increasingly strained – International Herald Tribune
“Progress given the number of accumulated difficulties is not easy
German minister outlines risks from terrorism – International Herald Tribune
The biggest threat for the stability and security of Germany comes again from Islamic terrorism,”
Erdogan urges Sarkozy to drop ‘prejudices’ – International Herald Tribune
Turkey is not culturally or geographically part of Europe.
The Times & The Sunday Times, Malta
the country’s new President must be secular “not just in words, but in essence”.
Wednesday, May 16 – CNN.com
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attacks on the militant group’s Web site, saying a total of eight Qassam had been launched Wednesday
In other Afghan war, drugs are winning – International Herald Tribune
Poppy growing is endemic in the countryside, and Afghanistan now produces 92 percent of the world’s opium.
Moscow agrees to soften anti-U.S. rhetoric, but many issues remain – International Herald Tribune
“Russia confirmed its position on the antimissile shield,”
Bush intervened in dispute over domestic spying program – International Herald Tribune
the program did not comply with the law
Iranians want to talk to U.S. Congress – Yahoo! News
A so-called “friendship committee” would open a unique channel of communication between politicians, who presumably could tackle any topic.
Iran making progress in enriching uranium: diplomats – Yahoo! News
“Iran is trying to create ‘facts on the ground’ but it is also a fact that Iran is increasingly isolated.
Iran not complying with U.N. demands – Yahoo! News
Washington “would welcome a report verifying that Iran has suspended its enrichment-related activities”
SKorea optimistic on NKorea disarmament – Yahoo! News
The North’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it wanted to be able to “freely transfer funds.”
United Press International – NewsTrack – Top News – Defense criticizes scope of Capitol raid
The Louisiana Democrat was being investigated as part of a corruption probe and the current Court of Appeals case will in part determine the constitutionality of the FBI’s investigative raid.
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | China urges world to help Africa
More than 700 Chinese companies are active in Africa.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Malware ‘hijacks Windows Updates’
However, Microsoft said that for BITS to be exploited, machines first had to become infected with the trojan
U.S. health care expensive, inefficient – Health Care – MSNBC.com
Americans get the poorest health care and yet pay the most compared to five other rich countries, according to a report released on Tuesday.
FOXNews.com – Attorney General Gonzales Says He Relied on Former Deputy About Attorney Firings – Pol
Gonzales ultimately signed off on the list
FOXNews.com – House Votes to Put Brakes on Bush Administration Plan to Allow Mexican Trucks on U.S.
We do not need 90,000-pound unguided missiles on our highways,” said Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C.
FOXNews.com – Family: LA Hospital Workers Refused to Help Woman, Police Arrested Her Instead – Local
It was an unexpected death
FOXNews.com – Disguised CIA Agent Testifies How Officials Got Padilla’s Alleged Al Qaeda Form – Loca
I think he took this initiative on his own
FOXNews.com – Captured Al Qaeda Militants Say Foiled Saudi Oil Terror Plot Intended to Draw U.S. Tro
“It was all about luring in America to intervene
Crying infants hidden by childcare worker, officials say – CNN.com
“The conditions were so egregious,”
Rumsfeld’s resignation letter remains elusive | Politics | Reuters
But Carol Ehrlich, FOIA officer there, said the office of administration within the executive office of the president was a separate entity from the White House office, which controls its own records and is not subject to FOIA.
Cuban exile found guilty of terrorism in mock trial | International | Reuters
A U.S. judge last week dismissed immigration fraud charges against the 79-year-old Cuban exile, enraging Cubans who want to see him brought to justice. Havana accused Washington of protecting him because of his past ties to the CIA.
Republican candidates clash in South Carolina | Reuters
I don’t think I’ve ever heard that before and I’ve heard some pretty absurd explanations for September 11
ABC News: Private Equity Goes ‘Elephant Hunting’
The private equity purchase of Chrysler could soon bring its workers and retirees the possibility of losing their jobs and pensions. (AP)
ABC News: ‘80-20 Chance’: Immigration Deal May Be Imminent
(The ordinance is already being challenged in the courts.)
Clinton, Obama back Iraq fund cutoff – Yahoo! News
But Clinton, in particular, has spoken out repeatedly against the idea of a fixed timetable for a withdrawal.
U.S. Senate to test support for ending Iraq war – Yahoo! News
“We’re going to finish this bill before leaving for the Memorial Day recess,”
Bush chooses ‘war czar’ for Iraq, Afghanistan-The United States-World-The Times of India
Pakistan suicide bomber leaves warning to U.S. spies | International | Reuters
“Those who spy for Americans will meet the same fate.”
