Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Nation/World

U.S. NEWS		ASIA
· St. Louis schools to seek lead abatement funds · Minn. teen girls charged in nursing home abuse · Conductor: Light was green before deadly LA crash · Dallas man found guilty in murders of wife, 2 sons · Groups protest drilling-lease auction in Utah · Minn. baby sitter admits using charge in porn film · Calif. trio charged with torturing, abusing teen · Deputies: Couple robbed 60 homes; 100 guns seized More headlines		· Drought forces Australian state to purchase water · India names Pakistani masterminds, date plot to 07 · Man killed for not sharing karaoke microphone · China school officials detained in student deaths · Afghan women leaders face growing Taliban threats · Highlights in life of Thailand's monarch More headlines

WASHINGTON, D.C.		MIDDLE EAST
· Carmakers' bailout pleas hit Senate skepticism · Democrats: Obama needs hands-on economic approach · US mulls unusual tactic as Blackwater charges loom · Obama's donor list asked to help pay Clinton debt · For last time, Bush presides over tree lighting · Obama thanks Illinois fundraisers More headlines		· Iraq OKs pact with timetable; attacks kill 17 · Israeli soldiers drag settlers out of Hebron house · Israel opens Gaza border to foreign journalists · Obama calls Iraq PM to discuss cooperation · 100,000 Saudi security for hajj pilgrimage · Iraqi council gives final approval to pact with US More headlines

ELECTIONS		EUROPE
· Obama raised $104 million toward election's close · Minn. prepares for end of US Senate race recount · Texas Sen. Hutchison exploring run for governor · Coleman campaign withdraws 650 ballot challenges · Jeb Bush's bid for Senate could clear GOP field · Palin files late disclosure for free 2007 trips More headlines		· Boot Knut: Berlin's star polar bear faces eviction · New JK Rowling book goes on sale around the world · European court makes landmark ruling on DNA rights · Putin makes crude outburst about Georgian leader · UN says poor nations need $130B for climate change · Flood washes away some qualms over barrier project More headlines

HEALTH/SCIENCE		AFRICA
· Study suggests good cheer may spread itself · NASA delays Mars mission to 2011 · NASA sets May date for Hubble telescope repairs · Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks More headlines		· Zimbabwe declares national health emergency · Pirates on seized freighter shared with hostages · 20 young doctors graduate in Somalia, 1st in years · ICC prosecutor: Sudan leader 'inciting violence' More headlines

CANADA		LATIN AMERICA-CARIBBEAN
· Countries looking to US leadership on climate · Canadian leader suspends Parliament to keep power · Canadian leader seeks suspension of Parliament · Ship carrying road salt sinks off Newfoundland More headlines		· Fidel Castro says Cuba can talk with Obama · Mexico sends Cubans home under new accord · 13 bodies found in drug-plagued Mexican state · Bolivian opposition criticizes 'massacre' report More headlines

AUSTRALIA/ANTARCTICA
· Australia gets first national security adviser · Activists vows to protect whales from Japanese More headlines

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The P-I in Syria
P-I Foreign Editor Larry Johnson reporting from Syria
· Revealing journey leaves me wondering who will care
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Iraq: The Cost of War
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(published Oct. 21, 2004)

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SPECIAL REPORTS

Mining of the West
Examining profit and pollution on public lands.

Dispensing Hope
The P-I explores Bill Gates' global health plan to save children in the developing world.

Uncivil Action: The Asbestos Crisis
The vermiculite mine in Libby, Mont., closed years ago, but its deadly legacy is still felt nationwide.

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AP: TOP HEADLINES

· Democrats: Obama needs hands-on economic approach
· India names Pakistani masterminds, date plot to 07
· US mulls unusual tactic as Blackwater charges loom
· Carmakers' bailout pleas hit Senate skepticism
· Iraq OKs pact with timetable; attacks kill 17

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AP: ODD NEWS

· Man allegedly assaults girlfriend with burger
· Man allegedly attacks speed camera with pickax
· NJ woman sues Pa. sports bar for toilet seat break
· Woman gets probation for setting tow truck on fire
· Shoplifting suspect uses Taser on Wal-Mart worker

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