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Altnet News
Spending $102 Billion a Year on 800 Worldwide Military Bases Is Bankrupting the Country
 We're building new "embassies" that run close to $1 billion and host countries keep jacking the rent for existing bases.
Sarah Palin Resigns: Is She Running for President or Fleeing Scandal?
 Is Sarah Palin gearing up to run for President? Or does she have a more scandalous reason to flee office?
Can Engaging with a Radical Religion Help Save Progressives from Self-Indulgence?
 To imagine a just and sustainable world, we need not just a politics but a theology that can help us face our delusional arrogance.
Why the Left Looks Like a Big Hypocrite in the Sanford Affair
 Sanford is no more of a moralist than those in the party of Barack and Bill, the party of "don't ask, don't tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act.
Thanks to Our Fossil Fuel Addiction, We May Be Setting Ourselves Up for a Catastrophic Natural Event
 Too much CO2 in the air and not enough oxygen in the oceans may release a toxic dose of hydrogen sulfide -- an unheralded executioner.
Amnesty: Israel Used Children as Human Shields in Gaza
 Amnesty accused Israeli forces of using children as human shields and conducting wanton attacks on civilians.
I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What?
 Here's how to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) footprint, support local farmers and humanely raised meats.
The Results Are In: A Public Health Plan Saves Big Money
 The arguments by obstructionists are dead -- the math shows health care costs will drop while achieving near universal coverage.
Michael Jackson Probably O.D.'d -- Just Like Thousands of Americans Who Fall Victim to Our Overdose Epidemic
 We must learn how to reduce the harms associated with our drug use, including reducing easily preventable deaths from overdose.
Thanks to Our Fossil Fuel Addiction, We May Be Setting Ourselves Up for a Catastrophic Natural Event
Too much CO2 in the air and not enough oxygen in the oceans may release a toxic dose of hydrogen sulfide -- an unheralded executioner.
The Results Are In: A Public Health Plan Saves Big Money
 The arguments by obstructionists are dead -- the math shows health care costs will drop while achieving near universal coverage.
Why is the Government Criminalizing Humanitarian Aid at the U.S.-Mexico Border?
 Volunteers who leave water jugs for migrants at the border are getting slapped with absurd littering charges.
I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What?
 Here's how to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) footprint, support local farmers and humanely raised meats.
I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What?
 Here's how to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) footprint, support local farmers and humanely raised meats.
White House Drafting Executive Order to Allow Indefinite Detention; Move Would Bypass Congress
 Such an order embraces claims by George W. Bush that certain people can be held without trial for long periods under the laws of war.
For Many, Marriage Is Sexless, Boring and Oppressive: Time to Rethink the Institution?
 Marriage is failing many, many people. Why do we still idealize it?
In Iran, Fears That a Prominent Prisoner Detained In Election Upheaval Could Die in Jail
 Sick and disabled, 55-year old Saeed Hajjarian is one of hundreds of reformists arrested for "orchestrating" the post-election violence in Tehran.
Why the Left Looks Like a Big Hypocrite in the Sanford Affair
Sanford is no more of a moralist than those in the party of Barack and Bill, the party of "don't ask, don't tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act.
I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What?
 Here's how to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) footprint, support local farmers and humanely raised meats.
David v. Goliath: Help Michigan Citizens Protect Their Water from Nestle's Bottling Operations
 Multinational giant Nestle is trying to out-money Michigan citizens -- help stop the corporate water grab.
Yahoo World News
SKorea says NKorea fires 5 missiles off east coast
(AP)
 AP - South Korea says North Korea has fired a fifth missile off its eastern coast.
2 US troops killed in Afghanistan blast, 4 wounded
(AP)
 AP - A blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others Saturday, a U.S. military spokeswoman said.
Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi
(AP)
 AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
(AP)
 AP - EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
(AP)
 AP - Honduras rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and setting the stage for a dramatic showdown if the ousted leader returns to reclaim power this weekend.
Honduras Braces for a Protracted Fight
(Time.com)
Time.com - Despite a looming deadline, nobody expects a political crisis symptomatic of the brittleness of Central American democracy to resolve any time soon
Michelle Obama bringing glamor to Moscow
(AP)
AP - Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
(AP)
 AP - Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq.
Mexico wins praise for swine flu response
(AP)
 AP - As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health.
Lions seek to salvage pride in final Springbok Test
(AFP)
 AFP - South Africa play the British and Irish Lions in the third and final Test here Saturday with the series already sewn up and seeking a first-ever whitewash in 118 years of fixtures between the two sides.
Chronology of North Korea's missile program
(AP)
 AP - Developments in North Korea's missile program:
Canada, U.S. unemployment expected to rise
(Reuters)
Reuters - The jobless rate in Canada and the United States will continue to rise, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Friday.
Australia welcomes its first new-born elephant
(AFP)
 AFP - Australia has welcomed the first elephant ever born in the country with the arrival of a 100-kilogram (220.4-pound) male calf at a Sydney zoo, according to keepers.
Biden's visit to Iraq raises questions about Iraq's future
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD Vice President Joe Biden's surprise two-day visit this weekend to Iraq was meant to "re-establish contact" with leaders here, but some Iraqis bristled at the messenger more than the message.
US operation aims to smooth road for Afghan elections
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - With national elections less than two months away, the Afghan government is hoping to bring more areas under its control with the help of a new US-led military campaign.
Does the E.U.'s Airline Blacklist Make Flying Safer?
(Time.com)
Time.com - In the wake of the Yemenia Airways crash that killed 152 on Tuesday, the E.U. considers putting the airline on its safety standards blacklist. But will that keep air travelers safe in the skies?
BBC World News
North Korea 'tests more missiles'
North Korea reportedly fires four short-range missiles amid speculation it may be planning another long-range test.
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
BT offers holidays for pay cuts
Phone giant BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut, in a bid to cut costs during the downturn.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
UK forces 'encounter few Taliban'
British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban.
Russia 'agrees US troop transit'
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.
African Union in rift with court
The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Six die in London tower block fire
Investigations begin into the cause of a tower block fire which left six people, including three children, dead.
How honeybee mobs smother giant hornets to death
Bees smother hornets in a "bee ball" that kills the giant predators with heat and carbon dioxide.
Murray suffers semi-final misery
Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.
In-form Venus faces familiar foe
Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final.
Are you worried about swine flu?
The UN�s top health official has said the worldwide spread of swine flu is now unstoppable. Are you concerned?
UK seeks Iran trial clarification
British diplomats are trying to establish if Iran intends to act on its threat to prosecute staff from the UK's Tehran embassy.
Fears over student place shortage
Ministers must fund more university places in England, or risk forcing tens of thousands of teenagers onto the dole, an MP warns.
Bankruptcy in over-65s 'triples'
The number of pensioners filing for bankruptcy has increased threefold over the past five years, research shows.
Officials withhold fugitive names
Government officials refuse to name dozens of prisoners who have escaped from an open prison.
Crashed jet fighter airmen named
The two crew of an RAF jet fighter who were killed when it crashed into a hillside in Argyll have been named.
Killer jailed after jeopardy case
A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.
Which former PM was sporting a black eye at an award ceremony?
Tony Blair sported a faint black eye as he accepted an award earlier, after an a "gym-related accident".
Lovely jubbly - Del Boy returns to TV as teenager
Only Fools and Horses wide boy Derek Trotter is returning to BBC One in a comedy drama about his teenage years.
Mass arrests
Concern grows over fate of Iranian protesters
Around the horn
So what exactly does the cuckold sign mean?
Tour in town
French village gears up for cycling's greatest race
West meets East
UK teenagers take up Japan's fashion rebellion
Custody battle
Legal wrangles may lie ahead over Jackson's children
Danger zone
BBC visits Somalia's radical guerrillas al-Shabab
Kenya sets new tribunal deadline
Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.
Jackson tickets via internet draw
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
Japan rethinks silent hybrid cars
Japan considers adding noise-making devices to quiet hybrid cars to improve safety for blind pedestrians.
Serbia jails Muslim 'terrorists'
Twelve alleged Serbian Muslim radicals are jailed for up to 13 years for plotting attacks.
Gaza girl killed in border clash
A 17-year-old Palestinian girl has been killed in Gaza by Israeli fire in a clash with Palestinian militants near the border.
Deadly military crash in Pakistan
Up to 26 Pakistani soldiers are feared dead after an army transport helicopter crashes in a tribal region, officials say.
Rogue trades cost oil broker $10m
A rogue trader at a London-based oil brokerage causes his employer to lose $10m (£6m) after making unauthorised trades.
WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable'
The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable.
Blur comeback at Parklife venue
Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs.
Moon probe returns first images
The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon.
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