Archive for May 28th, 2009

Sydney Morning HeraldWe want real contrition for our abuseguardian.co.ukThere is nothing surprising in the obtuseness of the Most Rev Vincent Nichols's remarks on the report about child sex abuse in Ireland's Catholic institutions (Clergy who admit abuse 'courageous' - archbishop, 21 May).Church pays little of Ireland's ... Full story

Washington PostTop US official warns that war in Afghanistan strengthens Taliban ...Telegraph.co.ukAmerica's top military official warned that the US offensive in Afghanistan could end up fuelling the conflict in Pakistan by pushing more Taliban fighters across the border.Video: US to Aid 1.5 Million Pakistan Refugees The ... Full story

Straits TimesHe says interrogations such as waterboarding prevented attacks ...CNNBy Peter Hamby BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (CNN) -- Former President George W. Bush on Thursday repeated Dick Cheney's assertion that the administration's enhanced interrogation program, which included controversial techniques such as waterboarding, ...In Michigan, Bush defends interrogation ... Full story

Los Angeles TimesPentagon plans new cyberspace war command: reportReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon plans to create a new military command for cyberspace, stepping up preparations by the armed forces to conduct both offensive and defensive computer warfare, the New York Times said on Friday.Obama expected to ... Full story

Washington PostObama: 'time of the essence' on peaceJewish Telegraphic AgencyBy Ron Kampeas · May 29, 2009 WASHINGTON (JTA) -- Israel and the Palestinians don't have "a moment to lose" in pursuing peace, President Barack Obama said, while recognizing political obstacles on both sides.Video: Will Obama engage ... Full story

Globe and MailGM Bankruptcy to Be a Tale of Best of Assets, Worst of AssetsBloombergBy Linda Sandler, Jeff Green and Mike Ramsey May 29 (Bloomberg) -- When General Motors Corp. files for bankruptcy protection next week, a Dickensian tale of two legal processes will unfold.Video: GM ... Full story

Globe and Mail'Laodicean' launches Kansas teen to spelling bee victoryCNN(CNN) -- Thirteen-year-old Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kansas, spelled "laodicean," Thursday night to take top honors in the 82nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.Video: Sheboygan boy falls at spelling bee WLUKKavya Shivashankar wins National Spelling ... Full story

Washington PostCommunity reacts to Carothers indictmentABC7Chicago.comBy John Garcia May 28, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- There was little activity at the 29th Ward office of Alderman Ike Carothers on Thursday afternoon.Chicago Alderman Is Indicted Wall Street JournalA Chicago Alderman Weighs in on Colleague's Indictment Chicago ... Full story

Telegraph.co.ukTime Warner, AOL to SplitWashington PostBy Mike Musgrove and Frank Ahrens The nine-year marriage is over: Yesterday, media company Time Warner announced that it will spin off its AOL subsidiary.Time Warner's rocky marriage to AOL is coming to an end Los Angeles TimesAOL CEO Has ... Full story

AFPUS Presses China for Tough Response to North KoreaNew York TimesBy MARK LANDLER and DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON - The United States is pressing China to consider taking a variety of severe sanctions against North Korea, including the inspection of suspect ships and planes, as it ... Full story