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U.S. Ranks #1 in Consumption of Pot, Cocaine, Smokes Join Discussion
Just in time for the Olympics, the U.S. takes the gold medal in several drug use categories, according to a recent WHO report.

Top Stories

200,000 in Berlin hear Obama urge closer ties Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jul 24 2008 9:11PM GMT
Obama set for key Berlin speech Start Discussion
BBC Jul 24 2008 3:11PM GMT
McCain to meet Dalai Lama in Aspen Start Discussion
MSNBC Jul 24 2008 7:04PM GMT
Obama makes key speech in Berlin Start Discussion
BBC Jul 24 2008 5:34PM GMT
Obama looks to Europe as partner Start Discussion
BBC Jul 24 2008 5:45PM GMT

World Press

Is Andre Kimbuta the victim of a plot? Start Discussion
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Sierra Leone's Cocaine Plane Saga: Transport Minister Speaks Out Start Discussion
The July 13 impounding of a plane loaded with cocaine, and the subsequent arrest of alleged drug traffickers, overshadowed all gov...
Interview: Lawyer Seeks to Sue U.S. Over Iran Threats Start Discussion
In an interview, Francis A. Boyle urged Iran to begin drafting lawsuits for presentation to the International Court of Justice in ...
'Zionism: The Real Enemy of the Jews'—an Interview With Alan Hart Start Discussion
Hart's fascinating, at times shocking, tale of his experiences and conversations with top Middle East leaders provides histori...
Colombia: A New Beginning Start Discussion
Although problems persist, in particular cocaine trafficking, as well as allegations of human rights abuses by government forces, ...

BBC World

Concern over French nuclear leaks Start Discussion
A nuclear watchdog in France expresses its concern after a series of recent incidents at nuclear power plants.
Libya 'halts Swiss oil shipments' Start Discussion
Libya's state shipping company says it has halted oil shipments to Switzerland in protest over the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi...
Karzai 'impeding Afghan drug war' Start Discussion
An ex-US narcotics official accuses President Hamid Karzai of obstructing efforts to tackle the Afghan drugs trade.
Arctic 'has 90bn barrels of oil' Start Discussion
The Arctic is estimated to hold some 90bn barrels of oil, according to data from the US Geological Survey.
Zimbabweans 'start crisis talks' Start Discussion
Zimbabwe's ruling and opposition parties begin power-sharing talks in South Africa, officials say.

Alternative News

Mark Weisbrot: Anti-War Movement Successfully Pushes Back Against Military Confrontation With Iran Start Discussion
For something that's not supposed to exist, the anti-war movement sure was effective in fighting a recent resolution to blockad...
McSexist: McCain's War on Women Start Discussion
McCain is ignorant about pay equity, wants to overturn Roe v. Wade and likes to brag about his "sexual conquests" ...
Fox News On-Air Racism Challenged by Huge Petition Drive and Hot Rapper Nas Start Discussion
A rally outside Fox News headquarters led by Color of Change delivers 620,000 signatures.
Bush Seeks $12 Billion to Waste on Obsolete Missile Defense Start Discussion
Bucking the wishes of top Pentagon officials, Bush is pushing one of the largest military buildups in history.
Are You On the Terror Watch List? Good Luck Getting Off It Start Discussion
The TSA's "no fly" terrorism watch list contains between 400,000 and 1,000,000 names. If you're on the list by mi...

Tech News

MS Plots iPhone Rival, Vista PR, as MobileMe Draws Flak (NewsFactor) Start Discussion
Apple has been boosting sales of Macs with its Mac OS X operating system -- seemingly at Microsoft's expense, as more PC users ...
Microsoft defends search investments to analysts (AP) Start Discussion
Microsoft's CEO defended the software maker's decision to invest heavily in its unprofitable online business, but shed litt...
Open-network Chief Sees Verizon Following His Lead (PC World) Start Discussion
The head of the new open-network initiative at Verizon Wireless sees the carrier's traditional business following the open...
Hackers get hold of critical Internet flaw (AFP) Start Discussion
Internet security researchers on Thursday warned that hackers have caught on to a "critical" flaw that lets them control ...
Hasbro Orders Facebook to Remove 'Scrabulous' (PC Magazine) Start Discussion
While "DMCA" may not be a valid word in "Scrabble," it may be the "Scrabulous" software that loses a ...

Religion News

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams leads Anglican bishops on march against world poverty Start Discussion
Telegraph Jul 24 2008 7:01PM GMT
Malay Mosque Restoration A Boon For Tourism In Penang Start Discussion
Bernama Jul 24 2008 7:03PM GMT
McCain to meet Dalai Lama in Aspen Start Discussion
MSNBC Jul 24 2008 7:04PM GMT
Gunmen kill 3 U.S.-allied fighters in Sunni area in northern Baghdad Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jul 24 2008 7:08PM GMT
MormonTimes.Com: State Job is Not to Redefine Marriage Start Discussion
Red Orbit Jul 24 2008 7:09PM GMT

Political News

Hispanics go for Obama almost 3-1 Start Discussion
Macro World Investor Jul 24 2008 7:32PM GMT
Obama urges Europe solidarity Start Discussion
ONE News Jul 24 2008 7:31PM GMT
Obama urges unity on foreign policy Start Discussion
Reuters South Africa Jul 24 2008 7:29PM GMT
Obama tells Berlin throng there are more walls to be torn down in fighting terror, extremism Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jul 24 2008 7:28PM GMT
Obama delivers soaring call for unity in Berlin Start Discussion
New Straits Times Jul 24 2008 7:28PM GMT

US News

Clean Up Begins As Dolly Diminishes Start Discussion
CBS News Jul 24 2008 10:08PM GMT
Feds blame mine operator for collapse Start Discussion
CNN Jul 24 2008 10:55PM GMT
Air Force officers fell asleep with nuke codes Start Discussion
CNN Jul 24 2008 10:56PM GMT
Report on Utah mine disaster Start Discussion
MSNBC Jul 24 2008 5:48PM GMT
60 ships stalled by Mississippi River oil slick Start Discussion
CNN Jul 24 2008 5:20PM GMT