Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Kevin Whitelaw

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Barack Obama Uses Google to Combat Vicious Rumors

Searches for some of the most pervasive Internet rumors often turn up links to his campaign website. more >>

New Evidence Contradicts Official Explanation for U.S. Spy Satellite Shoot-Down

Newly released documents show that officials knew a satellite falling towards Earth posed no threat. more >>

A Grim 10-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Bombings in Africa

With the attacks, al Qaeda emerged as the pre-eminent terrorist threat to the United States. more >>

'Obama Fatigue' Could Follow Avalanche of News Coverage

A new poll finds voters might be beginning to tire of Obama's high media profile. more >>

An Unsatisfying End to the Anthrax Attacks Mystery

The FBI reportedly was ready to charge an Army scientist, but he apparently committed suicide this week more >>

At Long Last, One of the World's Most Wanted Fugitives Is Captured

Radovan Karadzic, indicted on genocide charges in the Bosnian civil war, is in custody. more >>

Interpol's Chief on Keeping Terrorists Away From the Beijing Olympics

Ronald Noble also talks about stolen passports, Columbian rebel computers, and catching child predators more >>

Interpol Helps Detect U.S. Arrivals Who Use Fraudulent Passports

The effort identifies some 300 suspect documents a month. more >>

McCain Advocates a New Go-Get-'Em Spy Agency

But his plan, a slap at the CIA, could create a whole new set of problems. more >>

Better Diplomacy Through a 'League of Democracies'?

GOP presidential candidate McCain pitches the idea, but it's not nearly as simple as it sounds. more >>

Climate Change Will Have Destabilizing Consequences, Intelligence Agencies Warn

The classified study looks at the national security implications of global warming. more >>

As President, McCain or Obama Will Face Significant National Security Threats

Both candidates would face perilous threats on Day 1. more >>

Dubai Rides the Oil Boom

With money pouring in faster than ever, the emirate's ambitions soar. more >>

Creating a Cultural Oasis In Abu Dhabi

Less flashy than Dubai, this oil capital is channeling money into arts, education and technology. more >>

6 New Dazzling Dubai Developments

Dubai doesn't do much of anything on a small scale. more >>

Abu Dhabi's Buying Binge

Flush with oil money, its sovereign wealth fund draws scrutiny and controversy. more >>

Dubai Recruits American Medical Leaders

Harvard and the Mayo Clinic are among the big-name institutions locating in Healthcare City. more >>

A Sheik Who Models America's 'Can Do' Attitude

In Dubai's shadow, Ras al Khaimah's leader wants a piece of the action. more >>

GAO Blasts U.S. Effort on Pakistan Safe Haven

A new report criticizes efforts against the terrorist threat from the border areas. more >>

A Prescient Warning About Saddam Hussein

In June 1990, U.S. News ran a cover story labeling Saddam "The Most Dangerous Man in the World." more >>

The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq

The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000. more >>

Myanmar's Military Dictators Obstruct International Humanitarian Assistance

Isolationist and paranoid, the repressive regime compounds the post-cyclone disaster. more >>

Political Obstacles Slow Disaster Aid for Myanmar

The nation's military dictators are wary of admitting foreigners to help with relief efforts. more >>

Saudi Arabia Tries to Rehabilitate Its Jihadists

The U.S. praises the program, although in other areas a Saudi counterterrorism effort falls short. more >>

Jihadist Questions for Ayman al-Zawahiri

New report shows al Qaeda supporters concerned about Iran and civilian killings. more >>

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