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GOP takes issue with Holder's signing of terrorism-related legal brief in '04

added on 2010-03-12 01:01:14 (Washington Post - Politics)
Senate Republicans attacked the attorney general Thursday for failing to disclose during his confirmation process last year that he had signed a 2004 legal brief in an important terrorism case. ...more.

Justices and politicians should boycott the State of the Union

added on 2010-03-12 01:01:14 (Washington Post - Politics)
The increasingly puerile spectacle of presidential State of the Union addresses is indicative of the state of the union and is unnecessary: The Constitution requires only that the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union." But a reaction may be brewing against these embarrassing events. Speaking in Alabama, Chief Justice John Roberts said "to the extent that" this occasion "has degenerated into a political pep rally," he is "not sure why we're there." He was referring to Supreme Court justices. But why is anyone there? ...more.

Bosnian fallout

added on 2010-03-12 00:30:58 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Pressure on UK after arrest of ex-Bosnian president ...more.

Turkey and Sweden in genocide row

added on 2010-03-12 00:30:54 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Turkey withdraws its ambassador to Sweden after the parliament votes to describe as genocide the killing of Armenians in WWI. ...more.

Juventus 3-1 Fulham

added on 2010-03-12 00:30:47 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Three first-half goals see Juventus take command of their Europa League last-16 tie with Fulham but Dickson Etuhu's goal gives the Cottagers' hope. ...more.

Democrats' blind spot on health reform

added on 2010-03-12 00:01:12 (Washington Post - Politics)
In "The March of Folly," Barbara Tuchman asked, "Why do holders of high office so often act contrary to the way reason points and enlightened self-interest suggests?" Her assessment of self-deception -- "acting according to wish while not allowing oneself to be deflected by the facts" -- captures the conditions that are gripping President Obama and the Democratic Party leadership as they renew their efforts to enact health-care reform. ...more.

Overhaul nearly complete for Age of Steam icon

added on 2010-03-12 00:01:09 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
One of Britain's most iconic steam trains will return to the rails with the help of Greater Manchester heritage railway enthusiasts. ...more.