Weekly Issues Alert

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N.C.

February 16 - 22

"The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble." --Proverbs 16:4

"His Example is now complete, and it will teach wisdom and virtue to magistrates, citizens, and men, not only in the present age, but in future generations, as long as our history shall be read." --John Adams (message to the U.S. Senate, 19 December 1799)

NC General Assembly

Unborn Child Bill — WBTV

State legislators have filed a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge a person who kills a pregnant woman with two counts of murder. Read
Power plants face a setback — News and Observer

Lawmakers want a state panel to delay a decision on whether Duke Energy can build new coal plants. Wake County Democrat Jennifer Weiss is one of the legislators who supports putting the plants on hold. Read
Proposal would outlaw alcohol machine — Greensboro News and Record

Legislation filed in the House and Senate would outlaw the possession and sale of equipment that vaporizes alcohol and is marketed in the United States by a Greensboro company...The North Carolina bills are being pushed by the North Carolina branch of the Christian Action League, a group that promotes tighter restrictions on alcohol sales. "They are all about intensifying the high one gets from alcohol," the Rev. Mark Creech, the league's director, said of the machines. "They're about getting drunk." Read
Flush Hog Lagoons — Myrtle Beach Online.com

Environmentalists and neighbors of hog farms in eastern North Carolina urged lawmakers to make permanent a ban on new hog waste lagoons and replace those that already exist with safer, if more expensive, methods of disposal. Several dozen people rallied at the statehouse and visited legislators' offices to urge support for the ban on the sewage pools, which they say bring contamination and illness to ground, air and water. Read
North Carolina Pork Council Seeks Approval for Hog Waste Conversion Program -WRAL

The North Carolina Pork Council asked legislators Monday to create a pilot program that would test the feasibility of converting hog waste into electricity. Read
Other Bills Introduced:

— H274, to enact the North Carolina Street Gang Prevention Act. Sponsor: Rep. Mickey Michaux, D-Durham.

— H283, to increase the pension for former firefighters and rescue squad members. Sponsors: Reps. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland; Debbie Clary, R-Cleveland.

— H291, directing the state treasurer to invest in companies doing business in the conflict-wracked African nation of Sudan. Sponsor: Rep. Phil Luebke, D-Durham.

— H294, to limit the terms of the House speaker and president pro tempore of the Senate to two consecutive General Assembly sessions. Sponsor: Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford.

— H296, to provide for $50,000 in compensation to any person sterilized through North Carolina's eugenic sterilization program, which sought to solve social problems by preventing the "unfit" from having children. Sponsors: Reps. Larry Womble, D-Forsyth; Earline Parmon, D-Forsyth; Earl Jones, D-Guilford; Alma Adams, D-Guilford.

— S222, to make it a felony to rob someone using the appearance of a firearm. Sponsor: Sen. Eddie Goodall, R-Union

— S245, to authorize a sales and use tax refund for tourism development authorities. Sponsors: Sen. David Hoyle, D-Gaston.

— S247, to appropriate $5 million over two years for the Nursing Scholars Commission. Sponsor: Sen. A.B. Swindell, D-Nash.

— S251, to appropriate $44.7 million for Smart Start. Sponsor: Sen. Bill Purcell, D-Scotland.

— S252, to appropriate $7.5 million for expansion at the ports of Wilmington, Morehead City and Radio Island. Sponsor: Sen. Julia Boseman, D-New Hanover.
Executions in many places on hold because of ethical conflict — Herald Sun

A legal and ethical bind has brought executions to a halt in North Carolina: A federal judge ruled that a doctor must monitor the condemned for signs of pain. But the state's medical board has threatened to punish any doctor who takes part in an execution... death penalty opponents have tried for years to persuade lawmakers to suspend capital punishment. Read

NC Courts

Jim Black takes plea agreement on state bribery charges — Herald Sun

Former House Speaker Jim Black gave a disgruntled member of the opposition $58,000 to switch parties and cast a vote that kept him in one of state government's most powerful jobs, according to a plea deal the disgraced politician accepted Tuesday. Read

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NC Politics

Easley: Help the working poor — News and Observer

In his final State of the State address, Gov. Mike Easley sought to help the working poor by cutting their income taxes and giving their children the chance to go to college for free. Read
Morgan withdraws from appeal over Republican rivals' group — Greensboro News and Record

Former House Co-Speaker Richard Morgan has withdrawn an appeal of a state elections board ruling that determined a Republican group didn't break the law by sending out mailers critical of GOP House members aligned with Morgan. Read

Other North Carolina News

N.C. soldier killed while fighting in Iraq — Herald Sun

A 21-year-old soldier from North Carolina was killed while serving in Iraq, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday. Spc. Montrel S. Mcarn, 21, of Raeford, died Monday when his unit came under attack in Baghdad. Also killed in the attack was Sgt. Pedro J. Colon, 25, of Cicero, Ill, the Pentagon said in a statement. Read
N.C.-based Airman Killed in Afghanistan — WTVD

A military helicopter crash in southeastern Afghanistan has killed eight U.S. service members, including an Air Force airman based in North Carolina. Read
N.C. workers keep copters flying for Marines — News and Observer

With two wars chewing up the Marine Corps' fleet of big helicopters, about the only thing keeping it aloft is the ingenuity of the workers at a huge maintenance shop in Havelock. Read
Teaching The Lessons of Drunk Driving — WBTV

There have been at least nine drunk driving crashes in three weeks. Read
State Considers Toll Fee to Pay For New Bridge — WBTV

Would you be willing to dig deep in your pocket the next time you take Interstate 85 north of Salisbury? On Wednesday, a state committee voted unanimously to begin a study to look at using tolls to pay for the replacement of the Yadkin River bridge. Read
Child killer sentenced to death seeks clemency from Gov. Easley — Asheville Citizen Times

Prosecutors and defense attorneys met with Gov. Mike Easley on Wednesday to argue a clemency request from a former farmhand sentenced to death for raping and killing an 11-year-old girl.... Read
Child Flu Deaths Have Schools Worried — Boston5ABC

Midway through the month when influenza typically peaks, health officials were monitoring four hospitalized Nebraska children, while three North Carolina schools remained closed over widespread symptoms of the illness. Read
Roanoke Island Promotes Itself as First English Colony — WTVD

It was a stopping point for the English before they settled in Jamestown, Va., and now this Outer Banks island hopes tourists celebrating Jamestown's 400th anniversary will also make time to visit. Read
Educator faces 46 sex charges — News and Observer

Police say crimes occurred in Harnett County against one male relative who is now an adult. Read
North Carolina a top wine and culinary destination — Asheville Citizen Times

A national survey sponsored by the Travel Industry Association along with Gourmet magazine and the International Culinary Tourism Association lists North Carolina as one of the top five state destinations for wine and culinary tourism. Read
Illinois-based company to bring 75 jobs to Robeson County — Herald Sun

Local leaders are celebrating a new plant expected to bring 75 jobs and pump a $22 million investment into the ailing economy of this Robeson County town. Read
Not in English? Not in our county, Beaufort says — News and Observer

In what supporters call a move against bilingualism, the Beaufort County Commissioners have ordered the removal of non-English signs and informational material from offices and property under county jurisdiction. Read
Experts: Google center in Caldwell County not what projected — Asheville Citizen Times

The Google Inc. data center planned for Caldwell County won't be more than an isolated building filled with computers and won't produce spinoff jobs that officials have touted, according to economic development experts. Read
Parents sue over DWI crash that killed couple — Herald Sun

The parents of a young couple who died in a wrong-way drunken-driving wreck last February are suing the teenage driver who was accused in their deaths. Read
North Carolina leads nation in loss of farms — The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area

North Carolina lost 1,000 farms during 2005, tying Florida and Tennessee for the most lost in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read
Accused pilots traced to Johnston — News and Observer

German prosecutors are seeking to properly identify the 13 Americans in a high-profile case that has upset relations between the United States and Germany Read
US Airways flight center to be based in Pittsburgh — Asheville Citizen Times

...Pittsburgh had been vying with Charlotte, N.C., and Phoenix, Ariz., for the center, and offered US Airways millions of dollars in tax breaks to win the bid. Read
Ashe Co. OKs Wind Farm Law — WTVD

Ashe County commissioners have unanimously approved an ordinance to regulate wind-energy systems.

Former commissioner Richard Calhoun wants to build a wind farm of 25 to 28 turbines on family land in Creston, calling the issue, quote, "a very basic struggle between farmers and developers." Read

Congress

Japan anger at US sex slave bill — BBC News

An estimated 200,000 women were forced to become sex slaves. Japan has expressed its displeasure at a resolution before the US Congress calling on Tokyo to apologise for the country's use of sex slaves in wartime. Read
Tribes Join Ranks of 'Reservation-Shopping' Opponents — Citizenlink.com

Congress urged to create Indian-gambling study commission. Read
Senate Gridlocks on Iraq War Resolution — SF Gate.com

The Senate gridlocked on the Iraq war in a sharply worded showdown Saturday as Republicans foiled a Democratic bid to repudiate President Bush's deployment of 21,500 additional combat troops. Read
Congressman Targets Mandatory HPV Vaccination — Citizenlink.com

At least 22 states have proposed legislation to mandate a cancer vaccine for young girls. Rep. U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., an OB-GYN, said parents should make the decision, not government. Read
Pelosi: Bush Lacks Power to Invade Iran — My Way News

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that President Bush lacks the authority to invade Iran without specific approval from Congress, a fresh challenge to the commander in chief on the eve of a symbolic vote critical of his troop buildup in Iraq. Read
Senators Honor Contributions of William Wilberforce — Citizenlink.com

A resolution honoring the life of William Wilberforce, who was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in Britain, will be considered in the U.S. Senate. Read

Christianity/Pro-Family/Religion/Ethics

Why do Americans give? MSMBC

Analysts underestimate how hope and idealism figure in complex equation Read
Anglican Leaders Rule on Gay Bishops — Breitbart.com

Anglican leaders demanded Monday that the U.S. Episcopal Church unequivocally bar official prayers for gay couples and the consecration of more gay bishops to undo the damage that North Americans have caused the Anglican family. Read
Megachurches try to desegregate Sunday worship — Boston Herald

Sundays at the evangelical Grace Chapel megachurch look like the American ideal of race relations: African-American, Haitian, white, Chinese and Korean families sing along with a white, guitar-playing pastor. U.S. churches rarely have this kind of ethnic mix. But that's changing. Researchers who study race and religion say Grace Chapel is among a vanguard of megachurches that are breaking down racial barriers in American Christianity, altering the long-segregated landscape of Sunday worship. Read
Priest jailed after nun's death in exorcism — IOL

A Romanian priest has been sentenced to 14 years in prison today after a nun died during an exorcism ritual. Read
National Guard Seeks Chaplains — Citizenlink.com

There are more than 300 open positions. Read

Courts

US Supreme Court Okays Public School Ban on Nativity Scene While Allowing Menorah — LifeSiteNews.com

The United States Supreme Court yesterday decided not to review a case challenging the constitutionality of a New York City public school policy that expressly permits the display of the Jewish menorah and Islamic star and crescent during their respective religious holidays, but completely bans the display of Nativity scenes during Christmas. Read
"Huge Victory" as Court Rules Against Ohio Police in Case of 'Anti-Abortion' Harassment — LifeSiteNews.com

Today, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio, unanimously ruled that a three-hour police detention of law-abiding, pro-life demonstrators presented valid constitutional claims under the First and Fourth Amendments. The Court reversed a lower court's decision in favor of the law enforcement officers. Read
Supreme Court throws out Philip Morris verdict — MSNBC

High court: Cigarette maker does not have to pay $79.5 million in damages Read
Judge: Calif. Prison Transfers Illegal — Breitbart.com

A judge Tuesday threw out Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to transfer thousands of inmates to other states to relieve prison overcrowding. Schwarzenegger said he would immediately appeal, saying dangerous convicts might otherwise have to be released early. Read
Italian Judge Imposes Abortion on 13-Year-Old — Shortnews.com

A 13-year-old girl from the Italian town of Torino has been forced to have an abortion due to her angry parents' opposition. The law states that minors must defer the decision to their parents. After the abortion, she threatened suicide after going into a frenzy, requiring treatment. Torino Archbishop Severino Poletto said "The unborn baby is still a life and I defend life whatever the situation." The father is her 15-year-old boyfriend. Read
Utah High Court Denies Child Custody to Former Lesbian's Partner — Citizenlink.com

The Utah Supreme Court ruled Friday a lesbian has no parental rights over her former partner's biological child. Read
Court rules against Guantanamo detainees — MSNBC

Big win for administration although appeal to Supreme Court is likely Read

Abortion/Pro-Life

Born at less than 22 weeks — and baby Amillia survived

Her minuscule feet poking pathetically through a doctor's fingers, few believed that she could possibly live.

Born only 21 weeks and six days after conception, Amillia Taylor weighed just under 10oz and was only 91/2 inches long. Read

Update
Option Ultrasound Saving Lives — Citizenlink.com

Program lets pregnant women see an image of their preborn child. Focus on the Family's Option Ultrasound Program (OUP) is encouraging thousands of pregnant women to choose life. Read
France Presidential Hopeful Royal Promises to Legalize Euthanasia — LifeSiteNews.com

The Socialist Party candidate seeking to replace Jacques Chirac as President of France in the upcoming April election has promised to legalize euthanasia. Speaking on prime-time television last night, Segolène Royal said, "It is time to launch a public debate on this question. I would seek legislation which would allow people to face up with dignity to the most intense suffering." Read
Abortion Ban Fails in South Dakota Senate Panel — WRAL

A South Dakota bill to ban most abortions in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade appeared dead Wednesday after a state Senate committee rejected it. Read
Tony Kaye Abortion Documentary "Lake of Fire" Hits Threaters in October Hollywood — LifeNews.com

A movie that could wind up being known more for its sensationalist nature than an honest treatment of the abortion issue will hit theaters in October. "Lake of Fire," produced by Tony Kaye, features a nearly three hour examination of the controversial subject. Read
Planned Parenthood Launches Nationwide Pro-Abortion Cell Phone Service LifeNews.com

The nation's largest abortion business has started a new wireless communications system partnering with a long-time pro-abortion long-distance carrier. Planned Parenthood's new cell phone service will allow pro-abortion activists to not only make calls but get action alerts from the organization. Read
McCain: Roe V. Wade Should Be Overturned — CBS News

GOP presidential hopeful McCain says court ruling that legalized abortion should be overturned Read
Kansas Fetal-Protection Bill Moves to Senate — Citizenlink.com

The Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill Monday that would allow prosecutors to lodge double-homicide charges against anyone who kills a pregnant woman, MSNBC reported. Read
Colorado Parental-Involvement Legislation Imbalanced — Citizenlink.com

Lawmakers consider permission to get tans, but not abortions. Read
Ohio Governor Opposes Restrictions on RU-486 — Citizenlink.com

Ohio's new pro-abortion governor wants no state restrictions on RU-486, the abortion pill. A federal judge overturned a law restricting access to the drug last year, and Democrat Ted Strickland wants the state to drop its appeal of the ruling. Read
Vatican Hosts International Congress on Conscience and the Right to Life — LifeSiteNews.com

The Vatican has announced today in a press conference that an international congress will be held at the Vatican to discuss "Christian Conscience in Support of the Right to Life." Read

Alcohol/Drugs/Health

Sanford: Beef up DUI laws quickly

Legislation introduced in S.C. House recently would close loopholes Read
Docs: Most Women Face Heart Disease Risk — CBS News

New American Heart Association Guidelines Urge Women To Be More Aggressive To Curb Risk Read
Illini's Smith charged with felony DUI — Chicago Tribune

Illinois sophomore guard Jamar Smith was charged today with driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident in connection with a crash that hurt his freshman center teammate, Brian Carlwell. Read
Health returns as hot issue in '08 race — The Boston Globe

Healthcare, a major theme in the 1992 presidential campaign, has returned as a critical issue in the 2008 contest. But this time, contenders in both parties are placing new focus on preventive care as a way of improving public health and ultimately reducing the skyrocketing cost of medical care. Read
3 Given Organs From HIV-Positive Donor — Breitbart.com

Three patients at hospitals in Tuscany were mistakenly given organs from an HIV-positive donor, raising serious concerns about transplant procedures in Italy. Read

Education/Sex Ed/Teens/Children

Yahoo! Stanford alum donates $75 million — MSNBC

Yahoo Inc. co-founder Jerry Yang will donate $75 million to Stanford University, his alma mater and the place where he and a fellow student began working on a directory of Web sites that went on to become one of the Internet's first big success stories. Read
Stop teaching evolution — Dallas Morning News

Georgia lawmaker's plea comes to Texas through No. 2 in House Read
German Homeschool Student Placed in Foster Care, Parents Not told Location- LifeSiteNews.com

A 15-year-old girl, seized from her family home in a dramatic police raid over accusations her parents were home schooling, has been placed in foster care, reported WorldNetDaily.com earlier today. The girl's parents have not been told where she is being held. Read
Kids Speak Up to Save Lives — Citizenlink.com

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) has launched a campaign with the slogan "Speak Up." The goal is for kids to tell reckless drivers to slow down and pay attention. SADD and several national partners have launched the "UR the Spokesperson Campaign" to counter the rising death toll. The group cites statistics that show car crashes as the number one cause of death among teens and young adults. On average, more than 300,000 are injured behind the wheel, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read
Harvard board names first woman president — MSNBC

Drew Gilpin Faust ends Lawrence Summers' stormy 5-year tenure Read
With One Word, Children's Book Sets Off Uproar — NYT

The word "scrotum" does not often appear in polite conversation. Or children's literature, for that matter. Read
Parents face pitfalls on path to college aid — MSNBC

Families can fiddle with finances, but all assets must be disclosed Read
Birdflu study has U.S. students hiding faces — Reuters

Heather Vogt has agreed not to show her face around campus these days. But it's not shame that keeps the 23-year-old University of Michigan senior in disguise. Vogt is part of the first U.S. study examining whether surgical masks, hand sanitizer and other preventive measures can slow the spread of the flu. Read

God and Country/National Security/Politics

Attack on U.S. base in Iraq kills 2 GIs, injures 17 — MSNBC

Suicide bomber, gunmen strike combat post; no let-up in blasts in Baghdad Read
8 U.S. troops killed in Afghan helicopter crash — MSNBC

14 soldiers hurt; coalition says 'loss of power,' not enemy fire, was cause Read
Forced to battle the system at Walter Reed — MSNBC

Wounded soldiers face neglect, frustration at Army's top medical facility Read
Theme park gives Mexicans a taste of crossing the border — Christian Science

The attraction, criticized by some as a training ground for would-be illegal migrants, is meant to help the local economy. Read
Cheney's visit to Japan exposes tensions — Financial Times

Fumio Kyuma, Japan' s outspoken defence minister, on Tuesday felt obliged to explain why he would not be meeting Dick Cheney, the US vice-president, who on Wednesday begins a visit to Japan during which security will take centre stage. Read
US 'Iran attack plans' revealed — BBC

US contingency plans for air strikes on Iran extend beyond nuclear sites and include most of the country's military infrastructure, the BBC has learned. Read
The Next Conservatism — The American Conservative — New York Post

Immigrant-rights activists yesterday renewed their push to allow legal noncitizens to vote in the Big Apple. Read
Dow finishes at record high for 4th trading day in New York — Breitbart.com

The Dow Jones average closed at its record high for a fourth trading day in a row on Tuesday in New York Read
HUD awards $1.4 billion in grants for homeless — Boston Herald

The federal government awarded nearly $1.4 billion in grants to support local homeless programs Tuesday, a slight increase from the amount doled out a year ago. Read
Hamas hopes for softer U.S. line on unity deal — Reuters

Hamas said on Tuesday it still hoped Washington would soften its position toward a Palestinian unity government despite Israeli statements that the United States and Israel would shun it until it met several conditions. Read
Edwards: "Perhaps the Greatest Short-Term Threat to World Peace Is the Possibility That Israel Would Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities" — Variety.com Read
Edwards: Israel NOT a Threat to World Peace — WTVD

John Edwards' presidential campaign wants to make it clear that he doesn't consider Israel a threat to world peace. Read
Consumer prices rise 0.2 percent in Jan. — MSNBC

Inflation at the consumer level rose by a larger-than-expected amount in January as falling energy prices only partially offset big increases in the cost of medical care, food and airline tickets. Read
FBI Defends Against 'Kitchen Sink Bombs' — CBS News

FBI prepares defense against 'kitchen sink bombs' that can be made from common chemicals Read
Crime turning New Orleans into Big Uneasy — Reuters

New Orleans, the "Big Easy" city famous for its good times and relaxed attitude, has become the Big Uneasy in recent weeks as its murder count has soared and anger grown at local leaders unable to stop the violence. Read
Chopper attacks: New weapons and tactics? — MSNBC

U.S. military working to adjust after seven downed in Iraq since Jan. 20 Read
Mideast Peace Talks End, No Progress — CBS News

Secretary Rice Says New Palestinian Coalition Government Hampered Talks With Israel Read
Gore no more the bore — Toronto Star

The once bland ex-U.S. vice-president has morphed into a cultural hero amid calls to try again for America's top job Read
6 of 7 Dismissed U.S. Attorneys Had Positive Job Evaluations — Washington Post

All but one of the U.S. attorneys recently fired by the Justice Department had positive job reviews before they were dismissed, but many ran into political trouble with Washington over issues ranging from immigration to the death penalty, according to prosecutors, congressional aides and others familiar with the cases. Read
Oil extends losses on warmer weather — Reuters

London Brent crude slid over a dollar to $57 on Tuesday but remained in a $57-$60 a barrel range that has defined the market for the past three weeks. Read
Nikon eyes double-digit growth in compact digicams — Reuters

Nikon Corp. expects double-digit shipment growth in compact digital cameras during the next business year and aims to increase its global market share to about 10 percent, helped by the launch of new models. Read
Terrorists Chip In — The American Conservative

Spychip-enhanced passports make life easier for al-Qaeda and tougher for American travelers. Read
Satellite radio rivals Sirius and XM agree to a $4.57 billion merger — Boston Globe

Satellite radio rivals XM and Sirius yesterday agreed to a $13 billion dollar merger that's likely to face tough opposition from antitrust regulators and could be disruptive to millions of subscribers who may have to buy new radios and accept fewer listening options Read

Pornography/Homosexuality/Immorality/Obscenity/Violence

Civil unions for gays now available in N.J. — MSNBC

Backers of law call it a 'giant step forward'; town halls open at 12:01 a.m. Read
Civil Unions Not Enough for New Jersey Gays — Citizenlink.com

On the day New Jersey made civil unions legal, homosexual activists made clear what they really want is nothing short of "marriage."

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Many Playboy Playmates have died young — JS Online News

The selection of Anna Nicole Smith as a Playboy Playmate in 1992 made her a member of an exclusive sorority. Her death at 39 put her in a more grisly club — Playmates who haven't reached their 50th birthday. Read
Canada Joins Gates in AIDS Vaccine Fight — ABC News

The Canadian government and Bill Gates announced an initiative Tuesday to establish a research institute to develop an AIDS vaccine, committing a total of $119 million to the project. Read
REAL Women tracks Climb to Power by Homosexuals in Canada Through Liberal Government -LifeSiteNews.com

Gwen Landolt, a founder of REAL women of Canada, a national social conservative women's group, has closely followed the advance of the gay activist agenda in Canadian politics since the Trudeau years. In the most recent issue of REALity magazine she presents a detailed history of the Liberal Party's enthusiastic collusion with this radical, imposed change to Canada's social order. Also detailed are the specific roles played in this process by a series of Liberal government justice ministers. Read
FCC Says Congress Can Regulate TV Violence — Citizenlink.com

A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) report released last week suggests Congress has the power to control violent programming on TV, especially during hours when kids are watching. Read
Telus Drops Porn Service After Complaints Onslaught — LifeSiteNews.com

Telus announced yesterday the company would cancel pornography sales through its cellular phone service, CanWest News Service reported earlier today, after losing contracts and receiving hundreds of customer complaints. Read

Other News

India Train Bombs Kill 66 — CBS News

Officials Say Blast Meant To Disrupt Improving Relations With Pakistan Read
Iran wants atom talks without condition — Reuters

Iran on Tuesday defied international calls for it to stop enriching uranium, a day before a U.N. deadline for it to back down. Read
S Korea tackles high suicide rate — BBC

South Korean health officials say they are planning a campaign to tackle the country's high suicide rate, which has doubled in about five years. Read
London Mayor Signs Oil Deal With Chavez — Breitbart.com

London's socialist mayor signed an agreement Tuesday with Venezuela's state-owned oil company to provide discounted oil for the city's iconic red buses, praising the idea as the brainstorm of the country's leftist leader, Hugo Chavez. Read
Iraqis welcome British and Danish pullout by Karim Jamil — MSNBC

Iraqis welcomed the news on Wednesday that Britain and Denmark are preparing to dramatically scale back their military forces in and around the unruly southern port city of Basra. Read

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