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Report: Seafood faces collapse by 2048  | Journal Science: Clambakes, crabcakes, swordfish steaks could be little more than a fond memory | |
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| Nov.4 |
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 Neoconservatives decry execution of war Richard Perle now says dysfunction within the Bush administration has turned U.S. policy there into a disaster
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| Nov.7 |
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 Democrats seize control of House The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
| The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
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| Nov.8 |
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 Bush replaces Rumsfeld by Gates President former CIA chief introduced Robert Gates as his nominee to replace Donald Rumsfeld as secretary of defense
| Gates was a member of the Iraq Study Group, a panel that is making recommendations on how to proceed in Iraq. Robert Gates, 63, headed the CIA from 1991 until 1993
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Democrats to control Senate Democrats appear to have won the final seat needed to take control of the Senate
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| Nov.9 |
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 Democrats secure sweeping win | Democrats have gained the final seat in the battle for the Senate, sealing their mid-term victory in both houses. Republican Allen admitted defeat to his Democrat Webb, in the close Virginia race. Bush has pledged to work with Democrats;... | |
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Webb promises 'diplomatic solution' in Iraq Less than an hour after the U.S. Senate was handed to the Democrats, Jim Webb addressed a cheering crowd
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Democrats hail return to power The party is celebrating after being confirmed as the majority party in the Senate as well as the House of Representatives
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| Nov.10 |
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 Bolton's U.N. nomination opposed again A key Senate Republican has joined Democrats in opposing John Bolton's nomination as U.S. ambassador
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US army 'to suggest Iraq changes' Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Pace: military leaders are preparing to recommend changes in strategy
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| Nov.11 |
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 Bush offers Veterans Day tribute The President has praised the troops as his nation's 'finest citizens' in a Veterans Day speech
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| Nov.12 |
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  US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq'  Map of White House USA The White House will consider talking to Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq
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| Nov.13 |
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Bush maintains tough line on Iran The US government has indicated there will be no softening of the stances on Iran and Syria
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| Nov.15 |
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U.S. general: Stay the course in Iraq The commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East John Abizaid is optimistic that 'we can stabilize Iraq'
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| Nov.16 |
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 Senate agrees India nuclear deal The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to pass a deal to share civilian nuclear technology with India
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| Nov.22 |
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 Bush pledges to stand by Lebanon| US President has pledged to support Lebanon's independence from the 'encroachments of Iran and Syria' | |
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| Nov.28 |
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EU nations 'knew about CIA jails' A European parliament report: Many EU nations were aware that the CIA used their territory for the transfer of suspects
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