Wednesday, June 30, 2010

At Kagan confirmation hearing, the process takes some punches - Washington Post


The Economist (blog)


At Kagan confirmation hearing, the process takes some punches

Washington Post


Along with debating legal issues, Democratic and Republican senators argued Wednesday at Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings over another controversy: their participation in a "vapid and hollow charade" in the past and this week. ...


Kagan and Roberts united at confirmation hearings

CNN


Kagan's Commerce Show-and-Tell

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties - Voice of America


Sydney Morning Herald


White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties

Voice of America


Photo: AP The White House says the arrests of 11 people in an  »


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Monday, June 28, 2010

Gen Stanley McChrystal to retire from US Army - BBC News


Reuters UK


Gen Stanley McChrystal to retire from US Army

BBC News


The former US commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, who was fired last week by President Barack Obama, is to leave the US Army. He was dismissed after criticising US administration officials in a Rolling Stone magazine profile. ...


McChrystal to retire after article row

CNN


McChrystal announces retirement

Aljazeera.net


Cashiered general tells Army he'll retire

The Associated Press


AFP -Kansas City Star -The Press Association


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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Maradona rejects injustice talk - ESPN


Telegraph.co.uk


Maradona rejects injustice talk

ESPN


A controversial goal from Carlos Tevez - who looked to be some distance offside - swung the match towards Argentina before a horrible mistake by Ricardo Osorio  »


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Day 67: The Latest on the Oil Spill - New York Times


Washington Post


Day 67: The Latest on the Oil Spill

New York Times


Tropical Storm Alex formed in the western Caribbean on Saturday, but officials overseeing the response in the Gulf of Mexico said it was still unclear whether the storm would affect the area near the blown-out well. Adm. Thad W.  »


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Friday, June 25, 2010

General Madness - FOXNews


The Hindu


General Madness

FOXNews


Washington, DC â€" Set aside for a moment how inconceivable it is that an article in Rolling Stone magazine could be the cause of anyone being fired â€" much less a US commanding general in the midst of a war. But that is what happened ...


Rolling Stone fact checker sent McChrystal aide 30 questions

Washington Post


A Change in Generals, but Not Afghan Policy

Voice of America


Petraeus set to review Afghan rules of engagement

CNN


Christian Science Monitor -USA Today -Newsweek


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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Afghan Questions Arise as Petraeus Takes Over - CBS News


The Hindu


Afghan Questions Arise as Petraeus Takes Over

CBS News


In this file photo, Petraeus testifies on Capitol Hill before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Petraeus is expected to be quickly and easily confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The latest news and analysis on the war in ...


With McChrystal Gone, Other Officers May Go With Him

New York Times


Petraeus's Opportunity

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