Reuters

Republicans hope for another Senate victory, this time in Obama's IllinoisWashington PostCHICAGO — Not a good week for the Democrats here trying to hang on to President Obama's old Senate seat. The party's leading contender — state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias — has spent these last precious days before Tuesday's primary …GOP Envisions Northeast ComebackNew York […]

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Globe and Mail

Taliban chief Mehsud 'buried' - Pakistan state TVBBC NewsPakistan's state TV says Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud has been buried, contradicting earlier militant denials he died in a drone attack this month. The state broadcaster - without giving any sources - said Mehsud had been buried in the village of …Pakistani Taliban leader 'dead'Aljazeera.net4 […]

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ABC News

China renews US arms-sale warningAljazeera.netChina has given warning to the US about the severe consequences of its arms sales to Taiwan, saying the move will undermine Chinese-US co-operation. The country's foreign minister, defence ministry and top legislative body have condemned the sale since …China threatens sanctions over arms sale to TaiwanLos Angeles TimesChina's strident […]

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FOXNews (blog)

Republicans hope for another Senate victory, this time in Obama's IllinoisWashington PostCHICAGO — Not a good week for the Democrats here trying to hang on to President Obama's old Senate seat. The party's leading contender — state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias — has spent these last precious days before Tuesday's primary …Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy […]

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Globe and Mail

In New York, Mix of Emotions Over 9/11 Trial MoveNew York TimesAll the worrying about what a federal terrorism trial might mean to the city, or to New Yorkers themselves, is over. “The people who lost family can actually see the court taking place.” MAJED ALMONTASER , a 23-year-old recent college …Terrorism trials […]

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Boston Globe

President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreatNew York Daily NewsWASHINGTON - President Obama dove headfirst into the belly of the GOP beast Friday - and left the not-so-loyal opposition bleeding on a Baltimore ballroom floor. He skewered Republicans for obstructionist …Obama, House GOP polite yet apart after Baltimore debateBaltimore SunObama faces House […]

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Globe and Mail

Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial planWashington PostAP NEW YORK — A letter and a speech may have doomed plans to bring the Sept. 11 terror trial to New York. The letter written by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Washington earlier this month set a whopping 0-million-a-year …Terrorism trials could move away from […]

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CBC.ca

Terrorism trials could move away from ManhattanLos Angeles TimesThe Justice Department is considering alternative locations outside New York City for the trials of alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four others. By Richard A. Serrano and Tina Susman Reporting from Washington and New York …US government weighs other sites for 9/11 trialReutersMoving 9/11 […]

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New York Times (blog)

GOP says it had a better health care plan for monthsBoston GlobeWASHINGTON - When President Obama challenged lawmakers this week to “let me know'' if they had a better idea how to overhaul US health care, several Republicans shot up their hands. Obama asked his opponents during his State of the Union […]

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USA Today

What Obama's speech means for policymakersLos Angeles TimesThe president pitches a long list of initiatives in the State of the Union. The economy and job creation top his priorities. By Peter Nicholas Reporting from Washington - In his State of the Union speech, President Obama spooled out a long list of …A very productive […]

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