The Hindu | Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq Washington Post BAGHDAD - Dozens of explosions thundered through the Iraqi capital and other cities Sunday morning as voters headed to the polls, killing at least 30 people and casting a shadow on the country' first election as a ... Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to polls |
The Guardian | Ex-Leader Is Top Rival to Premier in Iraq Vote New York Times Ayad » |
Times Online | Pentagon shooter apparently doubted 9/11 facts in Web posting Los Angeles Times AP Washington - The gunman in the Pentagon shootings may have harbored resentment for the military and had doubts about the facts behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. John Patrick Bedell, 36, died after exchanging gunfire with two police officers, ... Shooting of 2 officers closes Pentagon subway station Excerpts from press conference on Pentagon shooting Shooting Near Pentagon Injures Two Officers |
Reuters | Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi troops, police, prisoners and the infirm began voting on Thursday, three days ahead of a parliamentary election seen as pivotal for a divided country which US troops are scheduled to leave by the end of 2011. ... Following Suicide Attacks, Early Voting Begins in Iraq Timeline: Iraqi Elections Early voting begins in Iraq general election |
National Post | Chile extends curfew to quell looting after earthquake BBC News A curfew in Chile's second city, Concepcion, has been extended until midday (1500 GMT) as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake. Dozens of people were arrested after looters fought over goods and set fire to a department store. ... Chile curfew extended as troops fail to grasp control after quake Battle zone: troops tackle post-quake unrest Chile struggles to keep order in quake-hit city |
ABC News | Analysis: Republicans setting filibuster record The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" The filibuster â€" tool of obstruction in the US Senate â€" is alternately blamed and praised for wilting President Barack Obama's ambitious agenda. Some even say it's made the nation ungovernable. Maybe, maybe not. ... Pelosi Says She'll Get Votes Needed for Health Bill Republicans Gird for Democrats' End Run on Health Care GOP moderates poised to gain ground in Congress |
