Boston Globe

More thorny challenges ahead for health overhaulThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — A sweeping health overhaul bill has survived a major challenge from the left, but onslaughts loom from the right on thorny issues including abortion and insurance coverage for illegal immigrants. Liberal Democrats failed in two efforts …Senate Dems bury public option in health care […]

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guardian.co.uk

Quake, tsunami near American Samoa kills at least 22CNN International(CNN) — A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the Pacific near American Samoa, triggering towering tsunami waves that gushed over the island and leaving at least 22 people dead. The tsunami wave hit right in the middle of the harbor of Pogo Pogo, …Quake triggers tsunami in […]

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Washington Post

Iran offers conflicting messagesLos Angeles TimesTehran offers remarks by turns defiant and cooperative, leaving diplomats unsure if it will take seriously this week's nuclear talks in Geneva. By Paul Richter and Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington - With tense international talks drawing near, …Secret Iran Plant Gives US Leverage in Geneva Nuclear TalksBloombergUN chief: […]

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guardian.co.uk

Iran Insists on Its 'Rights' to Nuclear ProgramNew York TimesPARIS — One day after it said it test-fired missiles capable of striking targets 1250 miles from its soil, Iran said Tuesday it would soon offer a timetable for international inspectors to visit a hitherto secret nuclear …Iran Will Not Discuss Uranium EnrichmentVoice of AmericaIran put […]

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BBC News

Roman Polanski Rep Says Justice Has Already Been ServedABC NewsAs director Roman Polanski remains in a Swiss jail and the debate about his arrest rages on, his Hollywood representative says attorneys are preparing a motion for his release. The Swiss Justice Ministry says director Roman Polanski, …Polanski Seeks Release from Swiss JailNew York TimesRoman […]

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guardian.co.uk

'Kill Obama' Facebook poll: latest sign of healthcare anger?Christian Science MonitorFacebook removed a poll Monday asking if President Obama should be assassinated. The Secret Service is investigating this and other potential threats, which have grown as Obama pushes healthcare reform. By David Montero | Correspondent 09.29.09 In the …Facebook removes 'Should Obama be killed?' pollChicago […]

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Times Online

Iran to give time soon for atom plant inspection:TVReutersTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will soon inform the UN nuclear watchdog of a timetable for inspection of a newly disclosed uranium enrichment plant, its atomic energy agency chief was quoted as saying. State Press TV said Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's …US eyes energy, financial […]

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Washington Post

Philippines pleas for international help to cope with flood aftermathguardian.co.ukA father tries to calm his daughter as they wait in line for relief goods. Photograph: John Javellana/Reuters The government of Philippines has appealed for international help to deal with the aftermath of the devastating floods that have killed 240 …Typhoon "Ondoy" destroys nearly 200000 […]

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FOXNews

Conservatives back military's calls to send more troops to Afghanistanguardian.co.ukPrivate James Prosser, the latest British soldier to die in Afghanistan, was killed by an explosion in Helmand. Photograph: MoD/PA The simmering dispute over whether to deploy more British troops to Afghanistan boiled over today as the Tories and a …If McChrystal gets his Afghan surge, […]

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guardian.co.uk

Philippine flood death toll risesBBC NewsThe Philippines government says 240 people are now known to have died in severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana. The country has appealed for foreign aid to deal with the disaster, which has displaced more than 450000 people. …Death toll from flooding in Philippines hits 240The Associated Press240 Dead […]

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