Reuters

Reaction to proposed Koran burning doesn't faze Florida church Los Angeles Times A plea from Gen. David H. Petraeus, who fears that burning the Muslim holy book could provoke violence, is rebuffed. But Pastor Terry Jones hints that he may reconsider the Saturday event. The Rev. Terry Jones is pastor of the 50-member Dove World ... In Florida, Many Lay Plans to Counter a Pastor's MessageNew York Times Evangelical Christian Group in Florida Plans to Burn KoransVoice of America Bloomberg Defends Pastor's Right to Burn QuranWall Street Journal The Associated Press -Christian Science Monitor -ABC News all 2,970 news articles »

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AFP

UN puts Congo sex attacks at more than 500 CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- UN officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, more than double the previous estimate. In remarks prepared for delivery to the Security Council ... UN reports over 500 rapes in eastern CongoThe Associated Press UN Report Faults PeacekeepersWall Street Journal UN Official Says Peacekeepers 'Failed' Victims of DRC RapesVoice of America BBC News -Xinhua -Aljazeera.net all 285 news articles »

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Reuters

Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for business Washington Post With Democrats facing dismal prospects in the November elections, the party is weighing President Barack Obama's role in the midterms. By Lori Montgomery President Obama plans Wednesday to officially unveil more than $180 billion in fresh spending and ... Obama's plan underestimates infrastructure needsSan Francisco Chronicle Palm Beach County businesses hopeful, skeptical about tax breaksPalm Beach Post Obama Infrastructure Plan To Stir Fight - House RepublicanWall Street Journal The Associated Press -Seattle Times -Truckinginfo all 4,108 news articles »

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Chicago Tribune

Business laments end of close working relationship with Mayor Richard Daley Chicago Tribune Chicago's business community, which repeatedly stood and delivered for Mayor Richard Daley as he reshaped a once-sagging industrial city, was shaken to learn Tuesday that he is stepping aside as the ... From Chicago's 'Mayor for Life,' a Decision Not to RunNew York Times So who's Chicago's next mayor?Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he will not run for re-electionLos Angeles Times Tampabay.com -Newsweek -WIFR all 868 news articles »

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Washington Post

NY imam: Mosque project won't be stopped msnbc.com Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, a leading figure for Islamic center project, is shown on a US government-sponsored trip in the Mideast. The imam at the center of the controversy over what's become known as the "Ground Zero Mosque" — a YMCA-like Islamic center ... Mosque Man Breaks Silence on PaperNBC New York Ask Imam Feisal Abdul RaufCNN Political Ticker Rauf: 'We are proceeding' on Muslim centerUPI.com The Associated Press -The Canadian Press all 394 news articles »

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CBC.ca

Oren urges Jewish leaders to support Israel's peace moves Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – Israeli officials are indicating that they anticipate a backlash from the American Jewish Right over the government's overtures to the Palestinians, and are appealing for support from US Jewry. ... West Bank building freeze to continue in practice, if not officiallyHa'aretz Israeli PM: no guaranteed success in talksXinhua The peace talks—and their obstaclesJewish Telegraphic Agency AFP -Christian Science Monitor -The Associated Press all 2,151 news articles »

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New York Daily News

Grim outlook for Democrats puts House up for grabs The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Disgruntled voters, a sluggish economy and vanishing enthusiasm for President Barack Obama have put 75 seats or more in the House — the vast majority held by Democrats — at risk of changing hands and putting Republicans in charge. ... Democratic Primary Turnout Lowest in 80 Years, Study ShowsCBS News GOP set for big congressional gains in DixieSouthern Political Report Election-cash spigots running at full blastWashington Times USA Today -Lynchburg News and Advance -CQPolitics.com all 1,203 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk

Mass strikes rock Paris, London National Post PARIS — The capitals of France and Britain were in turmoil as striking workers flooded the streets on Tuesday to protest changes in pension law and job losses as governments across Europe tighten their belts. In Paris, more than one million workers ... French strike over plan to raise retirement ageLos Angeles Times Sarkozy, labor unions face showdown over pension reformXinhua French Unions Escalate Protests Against Pension ReformWall Street Journal The Guardian -BusinessWeek -Sydney Morning Herald all 1,554 news articles »

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Sydney Morning Herald

Australian PM pledges to survive new term of minoirty government Xinhua CANBERRA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- One day after the Aug. 21 election result unveiled, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday said she hopes her new government can run a full three years, despite being only one vote away from losing power. ... Obama congratulates Australian PM on forming govtThe Associated Press Obama congratulates Australia PM GillardAFP Take the centrist path despite Greens, Tony Blair tells Julia GillardThe Australian Sydney Morning Herald -Wall Street Journal -ABC Online all 4,254 news articles »

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The Business Insider

California regulators seek up to $9.9 billion in fines from PacifiCare Los Angeles Times The health insurer violated state law nearly 1 million times from 2006 to 2008 after it was bought by UnitedHealth Group, the Department of Insurance says. Cathy Wiser, a former PacifiCare policyholder from the San Fernando Valley, testified in court ... PacifiCare faces $9.9B in fines in Calif.UPI.com PacifiCare Could Face Record $9.9 Billion in FinesNBC Los Angeles California's Latest Budget Fix -- Suing The Crap Out Of Health InsurersThe Business Insider LA Observed (blog) all 15 news articles »

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