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	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:30:33 GMT

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:44:50 GMT UN launches Lebanese aid appeal

The UN launches a $150m Lebanon aid appeal and the US pledges $30m as its secretary of state visits.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:49:27 GMT Embarkation controls 'to return'

Home Secretary John Reid is to reveal plans for the return of embarkation controls at UK airports.

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:59:45 GMT National flags ban to be lifted

Laws banning the flying of national flags - such as the Cross of St George - are to be scrapped.

	Christian Science Monitor \| Top Stories
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:40:47 GMT

In Mideast, US diplomacy by proxy

Syria is a key to the crisis, but Secretary Rice, now in the region, delivers US message via others.

In Lebanon strife, memories of past war for Israel

The 1982 conflict haunts Israelis in the way that Vietnam hangs in the American collective memory.

How pet projects in Alaska became pet peeve on Hill

The 'bridge to nowhere' is the poster child for congressional earmarks, a big issue for US politics this year.

	NYT > Home Page
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:40:48 GMT

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT International Force: No Troop Commitments for Lebanon

Support is building for an international military force in southern Lebanon, but there are concerns that soldiers would be seen as allied to Israel.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT The Conflict: Border Clashes Intensify as Israel Hunts Militants

Some of the most intense clashes so far between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants came as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in the region.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT Top Iraqi’s White House Visit Shows Gaps With U.S.

Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki is expected to make requests that clash sharply with President Bush’s foreign policy.

	U.S. News & World Report
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:30:34 GMT

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:00:00 EST Seniors: Keep a close eye on the cost of prescription drugs

It pays to shop for bargains, even at the pharmacy counter. Seniors who signed up for a Medicare Part D drug plan would ordinarily expect to pay a predetermined price set by their plan for prescription drugs. But get this: If the pharmacy's cash price (the amount it charges someone without insurance) is lower than the drug plan's price, seniors can pay the lower rate as long as they're using an in-network pharmacy. That's the message of a recent notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:00:00 EST Mideast crisis - Blog from Jerusalem

JERUSALEM-Thirteen days into the Lebanese-Israeli conflict (or is it war?), the United States finally decided to do something about it. Or did it? U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice popped into Beirut for a surprise visit today and then over to Jerusalem before continuing to other parts of the world.

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:00:00 EST Mergers ignite stock- market rally

Hospital giant HCA today agreed to a $33 billion leveraged buyout from a group of private equity firms that includes Bain Capital, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Merrill Lynch, and HCA founder Thomas Frist Jr. The deal values Nashville-based HCA, which operates 189 hospitals in 23 states and two foreign countries, at $51 a share and includes the assumption of $11.7 billion in debt.

	Yahoo! News: Top Stories
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:30:34 GMT

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:21:45 GMT Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon (AP)

AP - Backed by tanks, Israeli troops battled their way to a key Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon on Monday, seizing a hilltop in heavy fighting and capturing two guerrillas. The U.S. completed its evacuation of 12,000 Americans and said it would switch to bringing in humanitarian aid.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:31:56 GMT Rice visits Beirut in surprise Mideast tour (AP)

AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sought to buttress Lebanon's fragile democratic government Monday after nearly two weeks of warfare, making this stricken capital a surprise first stop on a high-stakes Mideast diplomatic mission.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:59:55 GMT Specter prepping bill to sue Bush (AP)

AP - A powerful Republican committee chairman who has led the fight against President Bush's signing statements said Monday he would have a bill ready by the end of the week allowing Congress to sue him in federal court.

	ABC News: International
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:30:35 GMT

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:08:36 -0400 Rice Meets With Lebanon PM in Beirut

Rice Makes Unannounced Visit to Beirut to Meet With Lebanon Prime Minister Saniora

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:23:27 -0400 Arabs Press Syria to Help End Violence

Arabs Press Syria to Stop Backing Hezbollah; Israel Faces Tough Ground Battles in Southern Lebanon

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:53:30 -0400 Indian Police Arrest 4th Suspect in Blast

Indian Police Arrest 4th Suspect in Bombay Train Blast Investigation, Officials Say

	Guardian Unlimited
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:30:36 GMT

2006-07-25T02:02+00:00 Stand up to US, voters tell Blair

Exclusive ICM poll: 63% say the PM has tied Britain too close to the White House, and should take a more robust and independent approach to the special relationship.

2006-07-25T02:04+00:00 Scale of the human crisis emerges

The people of Lebanon are facing their 'hour of greatest need', says UN as it launches an emergency appeal.

2006-07-25T00:00+00:00 Felicity Lawrence: Whether you know it or not, you'll probably be eating soya today. It's in 60% of all processed food, from cheese to ice cream, baby formula to biscuits. But should it carry a health warning? Felicity Lawrence investigates

It's in 60% of all processed food, but should it carry a health warning? Felicity Lawrence investigates.

	CNN.com
	last updated: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:40:48 GMT

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:32:45 EDT U.S. conditions disappoint Lebanon

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives in Israel after Lebanon stopLebanon finds Rice's comments "not encouraging" Protesters call Israeli offensive a "massacre"Battle rages in southern Lebanon

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:47:50 EDT Battle rages for 'terror capital'

Israel attacks Hezbollah rocket launching sitesTwo Israeli soldiers reported killed in fighting90 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, police sayU.S. sends helicopters, ships with aid to LebanonCondoleezza Rice visits Beirut, arrives in Israel

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:05:16 EDT Lawyers: Bush is violating Constitution

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