Afghan media blackout call as violence threatens vote
CNN
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) — Afghanistan's government on Wednesday called for a media blackout on reporting violence as fresh attacks threatened disruptions a day ahead of pivotal presidential elections. An Afghan policeman walks near the bank in Kabul …
4 main contenders for Afghanistan's presidencyLos Angeles Times
Afghan media refuse to censor election reportingThe Associated Press
Armed militants clash with police in KabulXinhua
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Massive Explosions Kill Dozens in Baghdad
New York Times
Smoke rose from the scene of a car bombing near the foreign ministry in Baghdad on Wednesday. By SAM DAGHER BAGHDAD — At least 45 people were killed and 300 wounded in a series of truck-bomb and other attacks on Wednesday that rocked areas around …
45 killed, 295 injured in Baghdad attacksCNN
Bombs kill at least 58 in BaghdadLos Angeles Times
Many dead as Baghdad rocked by massive explosionsTimes Online
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ObamaCare Is All About Rationing
Wall Street Journal
Although administration officials are eager to deny it, rationing health care is central to President Barack Obama's health plan. The Obama strategy is to reduce health costs by rationing the services that we and future generations …
Gibbs: Obama still prefers public optionNECN
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FACT CHECK: White House ignores health concessionThe Associated Press
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Hurricane Bill grows to Category 4 storm
Reuters
MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Bill, the first of the 2009 Atlantic season, gathered strength and grew into a dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of up to 135 mph on Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center said. …
Hurricane Bill reaches Category 4 strengthCNN
Hurricane Bill Gathers Force Over AtlanticWall Street Journal
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Outing of CIA operative put him in spotlight
Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON — One of the most controversial chapters in Robert Novak's career was triggered by his July 14, 2003, Valerie Plame column, in which he disclosed she was an undercover CIA officer. At the time, the outing of Plame was seen as a Bush White …
Robert Novak dies: columnist key in Wilson caseSan Francisco Chronicle
The Heart of the 'Prince of Darkness'Washington Post
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Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgrade
BusinessWeek
Sony Corp. slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 around the world in a move that analysts said is likely to boost sales of the game console while not adding much to its money-losing earnings. The Japanese electronics maker introduced …
Sony announces PS3 Slim for $299Techtree.com
Sony slashes price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299Los Angeles Times
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India's Opposition BJP Expels Former Minister Singh
Bloomberg
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) — India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party expelled Jaswant Singh, former finance and foreign minister, following his recent book praising neighboring Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. …
From BJP's Hanuman, I am now its Ravana: JaswantTimes of India
Senior Indian politician expelledBBC News
India's Hindu party expels leader in new rowAFP
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Taiwan typhoon death toll climbs to 136
Xinhua
TAIPEI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — Taiwan's death toll from typhoon Morakot climbed to 136 as of 1:30 pm Wednesday, not including the 523 villagers buried alive by mudslides, local disaster response authorities said. Morakot also left 386 missing and 45 …
Taiwan ministers might resign as storm row growsAFP
Taiwan's Ma Visits Typhoon-Hit Area as Support FallsBloomberg
Taiwan town, fearing toxins, refuses China typhoon aidReuters
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ACT scores hold steady as test-taking pool expands
The Associated Press
Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam held steady for the high school class of 2009, a sign of modest progress considering the pool of students taking the test continues to expand. Nationally, more students earned scores indicating they're …
Michigan's average ACT score unchanged in 2009Chicago Tribune
College-Entrance Test Scores FlaggingWall Street Journal
Florida high school ACT scores drop slightlyMiamiHerald.com
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PetroChina in huge Australia deal
BBC News
PetroChina, Asia's largest oil company, has signed a $41bn (£25bn) deal to purchase gas from a field off Australia's north-western coast. The pact is the largest trade deal in Australian history and was hailed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. …
Australia, China Ink $41 Billion Natural Gas DealABC News
China, Australia ink $41 billion gas dealCNN International
China in $40bn Australia gas dealAljazeera.net
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