Rights groups criticize US military recruitment, child detention in Iraq
                   
iht.com     May 21, 2008            

The United States is failing to live up to its own commitments to protect children caught up in war, human rights groups said Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union said U.S. military recruiters target children as young as 11, violating the terms of a global treaty on child rights that... [read full story]                    


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Despite experiences, teens in foster care mostly optimistic

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A new survey of state foster youths released Thursday shows that a vast majority reported they are optimistic about their futures and said they are treated well. But a quarter said they had run away from their foster homes...                    

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ANALYSIS-Foreign policy resume no longer key to White House

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By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - McCain's Democratic rival, Barack Obama, has faced criticism from Republicans that he also has a thin foreign policy resume. Still, there is no doubt that both campaigns,...                    

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In New Book, Woodward Says Bush 'Failed to Lead,' Even as Surge Succeeded...

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At 487 pages, "The War Within" is the fourth installment in Woodward’s series of books on the president. The new book is less critical than Woodward’s last tome, "State of Denial," which savaged Bush for his execution...                    

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McCain Accepts Nomination, Promises Change

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John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming," he promised the...                    

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