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Hoyer: 'Mean-spirited' VP rumors Join Discussion
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Space: The final frontier for computer viruses (CNET) Join Discussion
The first ever reported computer virus has infected at least two laptops onboard the International Space Station more than 200 mile...

Top Stories

Hackers attack Iraq's vulnerable computers Start Discussion
USA Today Aug 29 2008 4:51AM GMT
Barack Obama's speech brings 80,000 people to their feet Start Discussion
Guardian Unlimited Aug 29 2008 5:52AM GMT
US rejects 'false' Russia claim Start Discussion
BBC Aug 29 2008 6:06AM GMT
Obama takes aim at Bush and McCain with a forceful call to change America Start Discussion
International Herald Tribune Aug 29 2008 6:13AM GMT
Putin: Link Between U.S. Election, Georgia Start Discussion
Washington Post Aug 29 2008 6:38AM GMT

World Press

Deadly Cameroon tanker explosion Start Discussion
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Rebels and army clash in DR Congo Start Discussion
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Latin America: 'Restraining the Media Brings About Dictatorship' Start Discussion
Some sectors still think authoritarianism is the way toward development and justice. There is need to fight such blindness, to rem...
Searching for Solutions to Mexico's Skyrocketing Violence Start Discussion
The escalating violence represents an ugly offensive by Mexican drug gangs retaliating against the government's increased dete...
Protests Against Thai Leader Intensify Start Discussion
Self-described as "the final war," the protest is the latest effort by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to ...

BBC World

Russia hits back at G7 criticism Start Discussion
Criticism of Russia's actions in Georgia by the G7 group of nations is biased and groundless, Russian officials say.
US rejects 'false' Russia claim Start Discussion
The US dismisses accusations by Russia that it helped provoke the conflict in Georgia for domestic political reasons.
Oxygen bottle behind Qantas blast Start Discussion
Australian investigators confirm that an exploding oxygen cylinder blew the huge hole in a Qantas plane last month.
Catholic schools in India protest Start Discussion
Thousands of Catholic schools are shut across India in protest against continuing violence in the eastern state of Orissa.
Argentine chiefs jailed for life Start Discussion
Two of the worst oppressors during Argentina's military rule are sentenced to life imprisonment.

Alternative News

Mark Weisbrot: Bolivia: Can the Majority of People Vote for Change and Actually Get It? Start Discussion
A wealthy minority in Bolivia seems determined to thwart the changes demanded by a majority of the population.
Obama's Grand Speech: Reason for Hope Start Discussion
Can an acceptance speech make a difference in an election? This was one with the potential to do so.
Are Organic Foods Getting Too Pricey for the Middle Class? Start Discussion
Even Whole Foods and its upper-middle-class customers are feeling the pinch.
Democrats: Don't Make Afghanistan Your War Start Discussion
Biden, Obama, and the Dems are rallying to escalate the war in Afghanistan. But trading one war for another would be catastrophic.
How the Media's Tarring of Hillary Hurt Obama Too Start Discussion
From the primaries to the convention, the media have become experts at inventing a storyline and skewing facts to support it.

Tech News

Even critics give Apple a pass on iPhone 3G woes (AP) Start Discussion
First an iPhone price cut left early buyers feeling foolish, and then came reports that some iPods were spitting sparks. Now the ne...
Computer virus goes into orbit (AFP) Start Discussion
NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine ...
Open source: What you should learn from the French (InfoWorld) Start Discussion
A decade ago, European countries leapt out of the gate to take the lead in the radical open source movement -- none more so than Fr...
Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions (AP) Start Discussion
Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't...
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges (AP) Start Discussion
Computer maker Dell Inc. said Thursday its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 17 percent, hurt in part by lower prices and restructu...

Religion News

Dalai Lama admitted to hospital suffering from exhaustion Start Discussion
Japan Today Aug 29 2008 7:12AM GMT
Hospital says Dalai Lama in stable condition Start Discussion
Yahoo! News Australia Aug 29 2008 7:29AM GMT
Don't take 'holy' water on to pope plane Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online Aug 29 2008 7:28AM GMT
Thousands seek refuge from religious attacks in India Start Discussion
Reuters Canada Aug 29 2008 7:25AM GMT
Catholic schools in India protest Start Discussion
BBC Aug 29 2008 7:21AM GMT

Political News

Vote for me, Obama says, through text messages (CNET) Start Discussion
Addict3d.org Aug 29 2008 7:27AM GMT
Obama's Worst Fear Start Discussion
Investors Business Daily Aug 29 2008 7:23AM GMT
Evaluating Obama's Speech? ? ? 28 Aug 2008 Start Discussion
CNBC Aug 29 2008 7:23AM GMT
Obama seals history with Democratic nod Start Discussion
Expatica France Aug 29 2008 7:24AM GMT
NYT: Spectacle, history in Denver Start Discussion
MSNBC Aug 29 2008 7:24AM GMT

US News

Obama Takes Aim at Bush and McCain With a Forceful Call to Change America Start Discussion
New York Times Aug 29 2008 5:29AM GMT
New Orleans won't be fooled again Start Discussion
CNN Aug 29 2008 3:54AM GMT
A fearful New Orleans braces for Gustav Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Aug 29 2008 2:46AM GMT
New Orleans braces for Gustav Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Aug 28 2008 11:08PM GMT
Bringing Lofty Words Down to Earth Start Discussion
New York Times Aug 29 2008 4:54AM GMT