 CNN | Obama to seek extension of R&D tax credits Los Angeles Times Helping businesses that invest in research and development is part of the president's broader plan for the economy. Other proposals call for increasing infrastructure spending and continuing tax cuts for the middle class. ... Obama to propose permanent research tax credit Official: Obama backing research tax credits Obama to Propose $100 Billion Permanent Extension of Research Tax Credit |
 The Guardian | Taliban Vows to Disrupt Afghan Elections Voice of America Photo: AP A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, told reporters that the balloting is just for the benefit of the foreigners who he says are occupying the country. And he urged the Afghan people to boycott the election. Some 2500 candidates are ... Taliban threaten to attack Afghan polling stations Report: Iran pays $1000 for each US soldier killed by the Taliban Taliban paid bounties for kills |
 swissinfo.ch | Death toll in Guatemala landslides rises to 36 AFP GUATEMALA CITY — The death toll from landslides in Guatemala rose to 36 on Sunday as President Alvaro Colom declared the disaster a "national tragedy." Officials had earlier put the death toll at 27, but the figure was rising rapidly as rescuers ... Further landslides hit Guatemala Guatemala Mudslides Kill At Least 38; 2 Buses Hit Guatemala mudslides kill at least 28; 2 buses hit |
 The Hindu | After the earthquake... wind and rainstorms New Zealand Herald Nature was wreaking more havoc on shattered Cantabrians early today as savage winds battered a province only just beginning to pick itself up after Saturday's devastating earthquake. And with costs from the magnitude 7.1 jolt put at $2 billion, ... Wake up New Zealand New Zealand Quake Damage Could Cost $1.4 Billion Normality a long way off in Canterbury |
 CBC.ca | Tropical Storm Earl becomes a post-tropical system Los Angeles Times Tropical Storm Earl has become post-tropical as it races north-northeast at about 45 mph with sustained winds of 65 mph. Earl is now centered about 180 miles southwest of Mary's Harbour, Labrador. Tropical Storm Earl is now ... FACTBOX-Canadian energy companies assess Earl's impact NC 12 on Outer Banks is open again after Earl Cape weathers weakened Hurricane Earl |
 Boston Globe | Eta 'declares ceasefire': Spaniards react BBC News Basque separatist group Eta says it it will no longer "carry out armed actions" in its campaign for independence, in a video obtained exclusively by the BBC. The group said it took the decision several months ago "to put in motion a democratic process" ... Spain's Basque Separatists Declare Cease-Fire Factbox: Key facts about Basque separatist group ETA Weakened Eta declares ceasefire |
 The Age | Republican New School Flexes Clout Ahead of November FOXNews July 31: House Minority Whip Rep. Eric Cantor presents US Senate candidate Marco Rubio during Rubio's campaign event in Fort Lauderdale. Democrats aren't the only incumbents in trouble this November. With a crop of feisty, fresh-faced ... Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains Democrats Plan Political Triage to Retain House Democrats mobilize to thwart the GOP 'tsunami' |
 Washington Post | Slater Makes Second JetBlue Exit ABC News Steven Slater has made his second exit from JetBlue this summer -- the airline has confirmed that the most famous flight attendant in America has been shown the exit permanently. Steven Slater, a JetBlue flight attendant injured in head ... Attorney: JetBlue attendant in NYC flap resigned Attorney: JetBlue attendant in NYC flap resigned Steven Slater exits JetBlue. What should the angry attendant do next? |
 Globe and Mail | Clinton to arrive in Jerusalem this month for peace talks Jerusalem Post By AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF US officials say talks between Netanyahu and Abbas will take place in unconfirmed location on Sept.15 a day after discussions in Sharm el-Sheik. WASHINGTON — Israeli and Palestinian leaders plan talks with US Secretary of ... Lieberman: This generation will not see Middle East peace Only a regional approach can bring Middle East peace Lieberman calls peace “unattainable goal” |
 Los Angeles Times | US Soldiers Return Fire During Insurgent Attack in Baghdad New York Times BAGHDAD — Insurgents mounted a coordinated attack on one of the main military commands in Baghdad on Sunday, briefly drawing fire from American soldiers, an event that underscored the ambiguity of the American ... Car bomb kills 12 at Baghdad military HQ Iraq US helps repel Iraq attack...Vatican to step in?...Tax breaks Suicide bombers kill 12 in Baghdad |
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