Tuesday, July 17, 2007

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US Intelligence Report: US in 'Heightened Threat Environment'
Report says al-Qaida in Iraq is most visible and capable affiliate of terror network and only affiliate known to express desire to attack US homeland


Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Baghdad, 14 July 2007 Coming Weeks Crucial for Iraq's Prime Minister Audio Clip Available
Political support for Nouri al-Maliki continues to deteriorate in Iraq and in Washington despite President Bush's confidence in Iraqi prime minister


Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves his official residence in central London, 27 Jun 2007 US Denies Friction with Blair Over Envoy Role Audio Clip Available
Former British PM holds his first meeting Thursday in Lisbon with top officials of Mideast 'Quartet,' which includes United States, Russia, European Union, United Nations


US nuclear envoy Christopher Hill, right, speaks to journalists after meeting with North Korean negotiator Kim Kye Gwan, in Beijing 17 Jul 2007 US Chief Negotiator Optimistic After Meetings With North Korea Audio Clip Available
Christopher Hill meets with North Korean counterpart Kim Kye Kwan; talks focus on timetable for dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear programs


Rescue workers search for survivors following Monday's quake, in Kashiwazaki city, 17 Jul 2007 Japan Quake Leaves Thousands Homeless, Causes Radiation Leak
Small leak of water containing radioactive materials reported at Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant - the world's largest


A girl works at a brick kiln at Liuwu Village in Yuncheng in China's Shanxi province in this 15 June 2007 file photo China Kiln Worker Sentenced to Death in Slave Labor Case
Case uncovers huge problem in official neglect of forced and child labor


Ban Ki-moon  UN Secretary-General Presses for Quick Action on Darfur Audio Clip Available
During briefing about his just completed two-week trip to Afghanistan and Europe, Ban Ki-moon says Darfur dominated discussions


Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during the American Association for Justice presidential forum in Chicago, 15 Jul 2007 Democrats Outpace Republicans in US Presidential Fundraising Audio Clip Available
Democratic presidential contenders raised about $80 million and Republicans $50 million from April through June


Judge admonishes people in the audience to stop heckling at the Los Angeles court, 16 July 2007 US Court Approves $660 Million Settlement in Clergy Abuse Cases Audio Clip Available
Settlement reached between more than 500 alleged victims of abuse and Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles


"China Free" label Consumer Fallout Begins Over Chinese Goods Video clip available
New poll shows American consumers leery about safety of Chinese products


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