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French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, talks with Libyan National Transitional Council chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, Sept.1, 2011.

Libya Nato Photos War Wikipedia: 2011 Libyan civil war

The Star
Gaddafi vows to fight, Libya conference begins
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi, driven into hiding by his foes, on Thursday urged his supporters to fight on, even as Libya's new interim rulers met world leaders to discuss reshaping a nation... (photo: AP / Jacques Brinon)

Apple - Fruit

Apples Nutrition Obesity Photos Wikipedia: Happy meal

Tulsa World
For a healthy snack, apples a good choice
On Thursday, McDonald's begins rolling out its new Happy Meals that feature apple slices as standard fare, not just by special request. The move is intended to provide kids with a more nutritious meal... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)

China's President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing, Monday, May 24, 2010.

Khaleej Times
China top paper warns West to let UN lead in Libya
BEIJING - China's top official newspaper warned Western powers to let the United Nations lead post-war reconstruction in Libya, saying on Thursday that Beijing would seek to defend its economic stake... (photo: AP / Jason Lee, Pool)
China Leaders Libya Libya Photos

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with H.E. Mr.Goodluck Jonathan,President of Nigeria.

The Guardian
Nigeria hunts al-Qaida-linked man in UN HQ bombing
JON GAMBRELL Associated Press= LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A member of a radical Muslim sect with "al-Qaida links" helped mastermind the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Nigeria's capital, the... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)
Al-Qaida Nigeria Photos Qaida UN

Palestine's full UN membership bid greater threat than Hamas: Israeli minister

Indian Express
Palestine's full UN membership bid greater threat than Hamas: Israeli minister
Palestine's bid to get a full membership of the United Nations poses a greater threat to Israel than Hamas, a top Israeli minister said. "The threat of Palestinian state... (photo: EC / © European Union)
Hamas ISrael Mideast Palestine Photos Wikipedia: Palestine

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (fifth from left) meets with Park Hee-tae (fourth from right), Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, in front of the Assembly’s Hanok Room in Seoul.

The Daily Telegraph Australia
Australia to step up bid for UN Security Council seat during Ban Ki-moon visit
AUSTRALIA'S bid to get a seat on the United Nations Security Council will be ramped up during a visit by UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon next month. Dr Ban will be... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider)
Australia Photos Politics UN Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

Muslims offer Jummat-Ul-Vida, the last Friday prayers, ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival

Scoop
Pakistan: Eid and International Day of Missing Persons
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 12:58 pm Press Release: AHRC August 30, 2011 A Statement from Defence of Human Rights Pakistan forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Defence Festival Pakistan Photos Wikipedia: Eid

UN to Airlift Aid Into Somalia for Eid al-Fitr

Scoop
UN to Airlift Aid Into Somalia for Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 11:48 am Press Release: UN News New York, Aug 30 2011 12:10PM The United Nations refugee agency today said it will airlift 240 tons of aid from... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)
Agency News Photos Refugee Somalia Wikipedia: Ethiopia

UN: Recent Troubles in Kosovo a 'Wake-Up Call'

Scoop
UN: Recent Troubles in Kosovo a 'Wake-Up Call'
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 11:31 am Press Release: UN News New York, Aug 30 2011 2:10PM The recent troubles in northern Kosovo highlight the need for all sides to refrain... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider)
Balkans Issues Kosovo Photos Security Wikipedia: Kosovo War

Feminism

	My partner sends sex texts to other women while I'm in bed beside him The Guardian
	SUNY Maritime College Gets First Female President Journal of Commerce
	We will fight, we're not women: Gaddafi The Times of India

Equality

	New Human Rights Commissioner for disability issues Scoop
	I Support Marriage Equality Huffington Post
	Clinton urges Libyan rebels to secure Gadhafi WMD, protect human rights Star Tribune

Morality

	Secondary school where every teacher will be a soldier The Guardian
	The ethics of digital direct action Al Jazeera
	How one may live in sinless perfection The Examiner

Abortion

	Abortion increases risk of mental health problems, new research finds The Daily Telegraph
	Ministers back anti-abortion lobby's counselling reforms The Guardian
	Abortion laws to be tightened in biggest shake-up for a generation The Daily Telegraph

Immigration

	Some US immigration detainees win quicker hearings Newsday
	Foreign workers who paid extra under amnesty can file case The Star
	Bar: Refugees need more legal protection The Star

Côte d'Ivoire: Allegations of Sex Abuse by UN Peacekeep

UN calls Israeli raid on flotilla 'excessive'

Do You Want Your Hairdresser's Opinion On Your Uterus?

APNewsBreak: Nigeria government freed bomb suspect

Food Critic Vs. Hotspot Restaurant

I AM SLAVE to close the 7th Montreal International Black Fil Canada Newswire
ManpowerGroup Fights Human Trafficking Through New Sponsorsh PR Newswire
'Barbershop' Actor I Was Kicked Off Plane TMZ
CIA kidnap-torture of post-911 Targeted Individuals: Corpora The Examiner
Reaccessing the Corruption of Culture and of Art : essay II The Examiner
Pentagon Allows "Near Slavery" Conditions Among Foreign Work GlobalResearch
Lost in Translation: Why I'll Give Vogue Italia Another Chan Huffington Post
Gadhafi quoted as vowing no surrender in Libya Yahoo Daily News
Cable: UN peacekeepers traded food for sex Yahoo Daily News
Lithuanian sex slave's bid to escape Great Yarmouth traffick BBC News
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale: Venice Film Review The Hollywood Reporter
Award Winning Singer Songwriter to Perform at Hollywood's Go Yahoo Daily News
New Documentary showing in Dallas exposes sex slavery The Examiner
NATO prepares bloodbath in Sirte Axis of Logic
Pat Robertson blames earthquake on those who "seem kind of g The Examiner
Jane Fonda Tried Threesomes, Overcame Bulimia, Adopted Black Bloomberg
Mad Virgin's Last Chance; Modern Slavery Show; Jimmy Cliff: Bloomberg
The Insolent British Minister Peace FM Online
Spirited Back to Colonial Slavery All Africa
Did Jefferson father his slave's son? New book suggests it w The Daily Mail

Actor Colyar Blasts Airline Staff As Racist

Beyonce's Pregnancy And The Debate Over Black Women 'Doing It The Right Way'

Curds, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

Barbershop Funnyman Claims Race Got Him Booted Off Plane E! Online
'The Amazing Race 19': video look at Ethan Zohn, Jenna Moras The Examiner
Africville replica church almost ready CBC
The Kansas City North Face Endurance Challenge running race The Examiner
Did Rep. Andre Carson's Tea Party Racism Quote Speak the Tru Yahoo Daily News
Racing in Daegu a victory for Caster Semenya The Daily Telegraph Australia
Carolyn Hax: Protecting kids from racist grandparents Star Tribune
Go Back to School, Hollywood: Summer Movies Mangle the Facts The Wrap
NYRA announces 21 upgrades considered for Saraoga Race Cours The Business Review
Racing: Anise best of Snowden trio NZ Herald
Square Enix responds to Deus Ex racial controversy Joystiq
Album Review: Lil' Wayne �Euro" Tha Carter IV The Examiner
NASCAR Unleashed racing video game to be released this fall The Examiner
September DC Area Race Calendar The Examiner
The Musical and Opera Show Boat Brings TheatreZone and Opera The Examiner
Summer Racing Season Concludes The Examiner
Williams continues fine form in World Match Race Tour The Independent
Ghost Adventures Season Five Premiere �Euro" Ashmore The Examiner
Rep. Andre Carson stands by racist smear of Tea Party The Examiner
Peace Action Wisconsin Holding Counter-Protest at West Allis The Examiner

Bride arrested at her own reception gets probation

Gov. Deval Patrick seeks aid for flood-damaged Berkshires

Pregnant woman sues Nebraska for unborn child aid

Finally, World Trade Center rises from ground zero Newsvine
House panel for inclusion of water in Union or Concurrent li The Times of India
Bill to aid epileptic students heads to governor Fresno Bee
Help line expands aid for seniors Star Tribune
NHL, union will look into enforcer deaths Yahoo Daily News
UN warns of famine crisis in Somalia Independent online (SA)
Nigeria scrambles for aid after floods Independent online (SA)
UN Refugee Chief Urges Scale-Up of Aid for Displaced Somalis Scoop
Too many children living in poverty Scoop
Rebel-hit state seeks more aid The Telegraph India
Pollution problems' hit Apple suppliers The Telegraph India
World's top tennis player tapped by UN to promote child righ United Nations
World leaders discuss UN mission, unlocking Libyan assets m&c;
Kentucky to aid small businesses with $155 million in loans The Examiner
Famine in the Horn of Africa Huffington Post
NZ's brown poverty 'a timebomb' NZ Herald
Credit Cards Can Aid In Post-Irene Clean Up Business Insider
USDA Offers Aid for Hurricane Irene Recovery Yahoo Daily News
Wells Fargo to Donate $200,000 to Aid Hurricane Relief Effor Business Wire
Kohl’s Department Stores Donates $250,000 to the American Re Business Wire

Join the Club by Tina Rosenberg – review

String of deaths opens door to tough questions

NHL, NHLPA release statements in wake of player deaths

Gadhafi, in hiding, vows no surrender in Libya Kansas City Star
MGNREGA recast to focus on welfare The Times of India
Repeal Cuban Adjustment Act The Miami Herald
Malaysia and Australia to continue to fight human traffickin The Star
Man and grandson forced to stay in makeshift 'home' The Star
New homes for six families The Star
Lizzie Phelan witnesses effects of NATO's "humanitarian inte Axis of Logic
Empowering Foster Parents The Examiner
Game show in The Netherlands 'pits asylum seekers against ea The Daily Telegraph
Pooch sleeping on a porch needs your help The Examiner
Who's to blame when an aggressive dog attacks? The Examiner
Denver grand jury indicts Irish illegal immigrant on ammo ch Denver Post
Keeping Labor in Labor Day Huffington Post
Ind. economic development chief Roob steps down Yahoo Daily News
BLM task force urges safety in helicopter roundups Philadelphia Daily News
Daily Press Briefing - August 31, 2011 Scoop
Exodus hole in rural job plan The Telegraph India
PM worry on sex ratio The Telegraph India
Trinamul cell disbanded The Telegraph India
Warning as snakes start emerging out of winter hideaways The Australian

Cables detail concerns of US contractor held in Cuba

WikiLeaks: Cables detail concerns of U.S. contractor held in Cuba

Left by govt to fend for himself in old 'torture' case, Bhatt moves HC

Mideast Milosevic Huffington Post
Syria: UN Voices Alarm at Ongoing Abuses against Journalists Scoop
The Whistleblower The Boston Globe
Grandfather 'tortured three boys on Grand Canyon hikes from The Daily Mail
Please Sir - is that you in Seven Brides For Seven Dwarves? The Daily Mail
Alan Gross, USAID Subcontractor Jailed In Cuba, Jailhouse In Huffington Post
AT&T judge known for speed, no-nonsense style The Guardian
Gaddafi sons face last stand in Libya The Guardian
Syrian attorney-general resigns over President Assad's five- The Daily Mail
October 2011 Pledge: Wa. DC Occupation to stop machine, Hist The Examiner
A glance at Moammar Gadhafi's family Herald Tribune
Europe blasted for rendition co-operation The Daily Telegraph Australia
Rights chief blasts EU cooperation in renditions The Guardian
Summer Games Screen Daily
Syria activists call 'death rather than humiliation' demos Jakarta Globe
Tayler: Russia's Progress Fails Bloomberg
All Leaked U.S. Cables Were Made Available Online as WikiLea The New York Times
Court case reveals secret CIA flight details The Daily Telegraph Australia
A glance at ousted Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi's family Star Tribune
Libyan rebels round up black Africans Breitbart

Irene destroyed 1,100 homes in N.C.; ECU to reopen

Irene destroyed 1,100 homes in N.C.; ECU to reopen

Doktorandin Simone Kaiser zeigt am Montag, 16. Februar 2004, im HIV-Labor des Universitaetsklinikums Eppendorf in Hamburg HIV-positives Blut, das sich in weisse und rote Blutkoerperchen abgesetzt hat. Eingebunden in eine internationale Partnerschaft beginnen Wissenschaftler in Deutschland die erste klinische Studie zu einem Impfstoffkandidaten zum Schutz vor HIV/AIDS. Die Studie wird an zwei Standorten durchgefuehrt, am Universitaetsklinikum Eppendorf in Hamburg und am Universitaetsklinikum in Bonn. (AP Photo/Christof Stache) ---Doctoral candidate Simone Kaiser holds test tubes with HIV infected blood that has separated into white and red blood cells, Monday Feb. 16, 2004 at the HIV laboratory at the Hamburg, northern Germany, University Hospital. Scientists on Monday launched the country's first test of an HIV vaccine, a yearlong program that will involve up to 50 volunteers and is backed by the New York-based International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.

Taiwan investigates organ transplants from HIV-positive donor

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (bb2)

Paige: Miami's tribute to Tebow, Gators one bad idea

PM: Nato's Libya battle goes on London Evening Standard
Hidden Gadaffi vows 'no surrender' London Evening Standard
Chidambaram seeks debate on capital punishment The Times of India
Defense rests in Iraq war veteran's case, closing arguments The News & Observer
Lancaster gang member sentenced to death for 2002 Buena Park LA Daily News
The Hammer foresees end of fighting in NHL Canada Dot Com
Former NHL player Wade Belak hanged himself—source Chicago Sun-Times
Iraq war 'provided arena for Jihad' London Evening Standard
Protest disrupts Proms performance London Evening Standard
Retired NHL enforcer Wade Belak hanged himself in hotel room The Daily Mail
Report: Ex-NHL Player Belak Hanged Self WPXI
Cousin of accused Fort Hood shooter starts charity Herald Tribune
AP Source: Former NHL player Belak hanged himself Knox News
Source: Belak's death was suicide CNN
Hospital payout over dead father London Evening Standard
Move to relocate terror suspects London Evening Standard
PM positive as Gaddafi speaks out London Evening Standard
Britons may face Breivik probe quiz London Evening Standard
Cameron opposes abortion amendment London Evening Standard
EDL planning static London protest London Evening Standard

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