LIBYA, Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen News, Jul 02, 2011

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Gadhafi threatens to attack Europe STLtoday.com The demonstration came just days after renewed clashes between protesters and police left hundreds injured and underscored the lingering distrust between Egyptians and a police force long seen as a pillar of the former government. Talks set in Bahrain ... See all stories on this topic »

Factbox: Protests in Middle East, North Africa Reuters Turkish officials said around 10000 refugees crossed from Syria. -- On April 21 Assad lifted Syria's 48-year state of emergency and abolished a hated state security court. * LIBYA -- Libyan rebels who had advanced to within 80 km (50 miles) of Muammar ... See all stories on this topic »

Speaker of Iranian Parliament calls US actions in the Middle East “diabolical” APA America and Israel try to create problems in Syria, chairman of the Iranian parliament Ali Larijani said at today's press conference.. Speaking about the rapid spread of movements in Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain and Libya, Larijani said the rate of ... See all stories on this topic »

Latest developments in Arab world's unrest Sacramento Bee Bahrain's biggest Shiite bloc says it will join reconciliation talks with Sunni rulers despite a harsh crackdown on pro-reform protests in the Gulf kingdom. The decision by the group, Al Wefaq, lends important credibility to the US-encouraged talks ... See all stories on this topic »

INTERVIEW-Opposition to Iran's rulers growing-Nobel laureate Reuters Africa ... reignite Green movement protests that erupted after the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2009, even as protests have swept presidents from power in Egypt and Tunisia and sparked violence in Libya, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain. ... See all stories on this topic »

Libya: The questions and answers: Gaddafi 2 Jalil 0 Pravda Did they intervene in Bahrain or Yemen, where the Government response was equal? No. And in Syria? No. Why in Libya? Well, the Presidents of Yemen and Bahrain are western allies so basically they can do what they like. Libya has prime quality crude oil ... See all stories on this topic » Pravda

Islam and the Arab Revolutions Huffington Post (blog) In Libya, Syria, and Bahrain dictator's men ignore all aspects of Islam's emphasis on modesty, human dignity and and respect for women, as women are humiliated and raped and forced to flee to preserve their dignity. In Yemen, niqab-clad women led ... See all stories on this topic »

Social media: Did Twitter and Facebook really build a global revolution? Christian Science Monitor But when Tunisia's and Egypt's corrupt autocrats fell earlier this year, the cyber-topian dream was resurrected. No one knows if the uprisings that have spread to Syria, Yemen, and Bahrain will be as successful, but governments everywhere appear to be ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

Targeting Libya, Hitting the Constitution CounterPunch But the Libyan opposition, unlike those in Tunisia and Egypt, rose up in armed rebellion against a recognized – albeit brutal – government. The Saudi King, the rulers of Bahrain, Yemen, the UAE, and Syria more than threatened their opposition: their ... See all stories on this topic »

Arabic Awakening: Human Dignity and Democracy in Question Patrick Mugo Mugo Peace and Conflict Monitor The experiences of protest and change in Tunisia and Egypt, Bahrain and Morocco, Libya and Yemen may vary substantially, notes Shehadi, yet they also seem to be components of a great collective shift, which will have reverberations far beyond the ... See all stories on this topic »

The Powers of Manipulation: Islam as a Geopolitical Tool to Control the Middle ... Center for Research on Globalization The resilience of the peoples in Bahrain and Yemen under the threats of increased state-sponsored violence indicates the articulation of more cohesive anti-US and Anti-Zionist protest movement. Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya specializes in the Middle East and ... See all stories on this topic » Center for Research on Globalization

Bankers see economic fallout from 'Arab Spring' Daily News Egypt But economic turbulence in the region has persisted, particularly as the uprisings in Bahrain, Libya, Syria and Yemen have been violently repressed. Tens of thousand of young Tunisians have also fled the country in the wake of the revolution in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Beware: The Counter-Revolutions Are the Real Story Firedoglake And if you're confused by the administration's confused and ever-changing comments about the would-be revolutions in Syria and Yemen, it's understandable. It seems that as American influence in the region is diminishing, Saudi Arabia's is ascendant, ... See all stories on this topic »

Imam Khamenei Congratulates the Eid of Mab'ath ABNA.ir Imam Khamenei then warned that the US, in a complicated plot, tries to create problems for Syria, as a country belonging to line of regional resistance, by simulating the developments of Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and Libya in the country. ... See all stories on this topic »

INTERVIEW - Opposition to Iran's rulers growing - Nobel laureate Reuters India ... reignite Green movement protests that erupted after the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2009, even as protests have swept presidents from power in Egypt and Tunisia and sparked violence in Libya, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain. ... See all stories on this topic »

Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to ... Washington Post Bahrain's biggest Shiite bloc says it will join reconciliation talks with Sunni rulers despite a harsh crackdown on pro-reform protests in the Gulf kingdom. The decision by the group, Al Wefaq, lends important credibility to the US-encouraged talks ... See all stories on this topic »

Sunday Summary of Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen and Egypt Sunday Summary of Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen and Egypt ... YEMEN: Voice of America News reports today that clashes in south Yemen kill 12 ... emmaberry.org/?p=7662

Libya, Syria and Middle East unrest - Tuesday 28 June 2011 | World ... Opposition groups in both Syria and Bahrain face the dilemma of whether to ... State TV said Saleh would outline reforms, according to the Chinese news ..... Libya / Bahrain / Yemen / Egypt and all the other points on today's agenda. ... www.guardian.co.uk/.../libya-syria-middle-east-unrest-live

Tunisia Daily » Sunday Night Summary of Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain ... Sunday Night Summary of Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen and Egypt – Firedoglake. June 19th, 2011 tunisia - Google News ... www.tunisiadaily.com/.../sunday-night-summary-of-libya-tuni...

Bahrain: Ban voices deep concern at lengthy jail terms handed out ... Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spoke out against the lengthy jail sentences given to 21 ... UN Logo UN News Centre logo and link back to News Centre home ... East this year, notably including Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Syria and Yemen. ... www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38823&Cr...

Will there be an Arab Summer? UK Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant's speech today at Chatham House: 'Is there ... News. Travel & living abroad ... Can we logically distinguish between what is happening in Libya and Syria, from what is happening in eg Bahrain or Yemen? ... www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id...

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BARACK OMAMA News, Jul 02, 2011

Ex-prosecutor Obama pick for counterterrorism chief Portland Press Herald Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON - President Obama's choice for his next counterterrorism chief is Matthew Olsen, a former prosecutor with extensive experience in intelligence matters for the federal government, the White House announced Friday.

Unfit for office: Holder must go Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:00 PM PDT Eric Holder's coddling of terrorists -- during both the Clinton and Obama administrations -- makes him manifestly unfit to be U.S. attorney general.

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points -- Excerpting Obama's Press Conference The Huffington Post Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:47 PM PDT An important debate flared this week -- one in which sides were chosen, positions staked out, and invective hurled. I will let that sentence stand...

Republicans block free-trade pacts Boston Globe Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:45 PM PDT The Obama administrationâs top trade official said yesterday he was âshell-shockedââ by Senate Republicans who blocked action on three free-trade agreements the GOP largely supports.

Court rules against states on Yucca waste Boston Globe Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:45 PM PDT The Obama administration won a legal battle yesterday in the fight over where to bury the nationâs nuclear waste, but it is not likely to be the last ruling.

Justice Department shoots down commercial marijuana cultivation Los Angeles Times Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:38 PM PDT Obama administration clarifies its policy as cities such as Oakland have considered allowing large-scale, privately-operated farms to supply medical pot dispensaries â and generate more tax revenue. With marijuana sold openly at retail stores throughout California, some advocates, pot growers and even city officials believed authorized commercial cultivation could be next. But the Obama ...

Breaking Brad: Friday, July 1 Omaha World-Herald Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:29 PM PDT President Obama's daughter Malia becomes a teenager on Monday . Which means that Sunday is the last day that Obama will have time to even think about the economy and the wars we're fighting.

Obama administration calls for halt to Texas execution The Clarion-Ledger Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:26 PM PDT The Obama administration took the unusual step Friday of asking the Supreme Court to stop Texas from executing a Mexican citizen convicted of raping and killing a 16-year-old girl.

Ex-NKorea envoy tapped for top US post Dawn Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:13 PM PDT WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Friday named Wendy Sherman, a Democratic Party stalwart who led a drive to repair relations with North Korea, to be the number three at the State Department.

President Barack Obama Signs Disaster Declaration For Texas Newschannel 6 Wichita Falls Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:07 PM PDT President Barack Obama has declared a Major Disaster for parts of Texas ravaged by wildfires in April and early May. The declaration allows federal aid to help state and local recovery efforts in 45 counties.

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LIFESTYLE News, Jul 02, 2011

Entertainment / Lifestyle Malaysian Digest Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:59 PM PDT Should Bersih take up the Election Commission's invitation to negotiate on the NGO's eight demands?

Being beauty queen is about having character: Sushmita Sen New Kerala Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:13 PM PDT Mumbai, July 2 : Good height and an attractive face are just not enough to get a place in Sushmita Sen's Wadhawan Lifestyle I Am She contest. The former beauty queen and actress says the most important criterion for selection is a person with "good character".

Christine M. Flowers: My right-wing views are part of my DNA Philadelphia Daily News Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:58 PM PDT I'VE COME to believe that conservatism is genetic, not environmental. After all, to take a page from the gay community, why would I choose a lifestyle that subjects me to criticism, discrimination and general vilification if I wasn't born that way?

21st century living Serviced apartments offering unique amenities for relaxed lifestyle The Star Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:27 PM PDT PROPERTY investors and buyers looking for a whole new approach to contemporary living with dynamic interiors and furnishing need look no further than the Verve Suites.

Take a survey, enter to win The Nashua Telegraph Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:16 PM PDT What newspapers do you read? What Web sites do you visit? Where do you shop? How do you use the Telegraph and nashuatelegraph.com? If you answer these and other lifestyle and shopping questions, youâll not only help us give you the information you need and want; it could also land you a terrific prize. The Telegraph and nashuatelegraph.com have partnered with Pulse Research, an independent ...

No monkey-business: adopt and own a monkey, but prepare for the lifestyle KMTR Eugene Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:28 PM PDT Helen Nelson from Roseburg is looking for a new family for three-week old Nanners. She would like serious calls only.

Guo âsmearsâ Red Cross image The Star Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:41 PM PDT Known as the Maserati girl, Red Cross Chamber of Commerce general manager Guo Meimei flaunted her lavish lifestyle on her microblog, prompting intense debate on her relationship with the worldwide charitable organisation.

Bonita boat club helps locals have SWFLâS boating lifestyle, with no hassles Bonita Daily News Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:55 PM PDT Owning a boat can cause major headaches: A place to store it, a trailer to move it, insurance, cleaning, maintenance and upkeep costs, major repairs, and so on. But the reward of enjoying a boaterâs lifestyle, especially in Southwest Florida, can make tons of people pull out their wallets and go for it.

Changes for Lake Union Seattle Times Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:14 PM PDT I had to smile reading âSleepless in Seattle: Will lifestyle slip away?â [page one, June 29]. I am not a house-barge resident, but my office has overlooked Lake Union for many years, where I see examples of stewardship of the lake every day by both lake residents and marina owners.

300,000 tax evaders to get notices soon, says FBR Dawn Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:58 PM PDT ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue will issue notices to 300,000 people, who live a lavish lifestyle but contribute nothing to the national exchequer, asking them to file income tax returns.

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HEALTH News, Jul 02, 2011 (2)

FDA Probes New Death, Infections Tied To Tainted Wipes WITN 7 North Carolina Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:45 PM PDT Federal health officials are investigating whether contaminated alcohol prep products from a shuttered Wisconsin firm led to the death of a 66-year-old man who developed a bacterial infection after being treated for skin cancer and diabetes.

Union says hospital staffing report is false Santa Fe New Mexican Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:45 PM PDT Union representatives from the local branch of the District 1199 National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees sounded off Friday about the "lies" they say the administration of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center is telling the community about staffing conditions at the hospital.

Pokhriyal favours value-addition, research in AYUSH New Kerala Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:44 PM PDT Dehradun, Jul 1 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' today said value-addition and new researches in traditional medicine and health sciences like Ayurved, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) was very necessary to so as to cater to the needs of the present age.

Zadroga Act Goes Into Effect As 9/11 Health Clinics Open For Business CBS New York Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:39 PM PDT Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius cut the ribbon at the Mount Sinai Medical Center to celebrate the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act taking effect.

NOCUBE releases Spanish Mobile Medical App to Empower Patients in their Native Language redOrbit Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:36 PM PDT NOCUBE announces the release of Deficiencia de Nutrientes, a new revolutionary health app, now available on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®. Deficiencia de Nutrientes, is a Spanish version of the popular health app Nutrient Depletionsâ¢. The only app of its kind! Nutrient Depletions puts patients health first by providing information of key essential nutrients depleted by common medications ...

Counties lose state long-term health contracts Douglas Dispatch Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:34 PM PDT Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties.

Volunteer Mental Health Worker Remains In Critical Condition Alaska Superstation Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT Just after six p.m. Thursday a volunteer mental health worker was gunned down.

State refuses to issue dispensary permits Douglas Dispatch Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT PHOENIX -- An attorney who represents some would-be marijuana dispensaries is taking the first steps last week to force Department of Health Services to issue them the necessary permits so they can start selling the drug.

Donna Lamping obituary Guardian Unlimited Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:24 PM PDT My colleague Donna Lamping, who has died of cancer aged 58, was a leading exponent of how the health and quality of life of patients can be measured. Educated and trained in Canada and the US, she brought her cutting-edge knowledge to the UK in 1992. Donna grew up in Toronto, the daughter of Helen and Vincent Lamping, and after graduating in psychology from the University of Waterloo, she was ...

Legislative roundup for July 2 The Ames Tribune Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:23 PM PDT State Rep. Lisa Heddens, D-Ames Heddens, ranking member of the House Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, said that about $1.3 million of funding for Story County mental health care has been restored to the state Health and Human Services budget passed Thursday by both houses of the Legislature. Residents On A Quest For Health Patch.com So, I went out into the community and asked a few people how healthy they thought their diet was, and what the most nutritious thing was they consumed this past week. I wanted to gage what the attitude on health was in Eureka and Wildwood. ... See all stories on this topic » Medical school to present film on heart disease Brighton-Pittsford Post Doors will open 6:30 pm for the event sponsored by Heartbeats for Life, a Rochester-based wellness support group based on the work of Dr. Dean Ornish. The film examines the influence that a diet based on meat and processed food has on health. ... See all stories on this topic » Keeeping Hydrated | Pittsburgh Hot Plate By Chef Chuck Besides sugar, sodas also contain large amounts of sodium, and other chemicals that have no nutritional benefits, and don't provide the H2O we need to hydrate ourselves. Let's also not forget how much caffeine sodas contain. Diet sodas ... our muscles use to maintain voltages across the cell membranes and carry electrical impulses across themselves to other cells (ref: Discovery Health, http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/ques tion565.htm). ... Pittsburgh Hot Plate

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