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Iraqi police officers rally in protest in Baghdad's, Iraq, Shiite district of Sadr City. About 150 policemen rallied at the district's main police station, denouncing the interior ministry's orders to redeploy them in the western side of Baghdad where Sunni insurgents are active.  (Photo by Karim Kadim /AP) U.K. and Pakistan forge terror pact The United Kingdom and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen their ties to fight terrorism following talks between the countries' two leaders in Lahore. BBC Musharraf calls for Afghanistan `Marshall Plan' to beat Taliban Bloomberg Indonesia anti-Bush rallies pick up steam Thousands of protesters demonstrated across Indonesia against U.S. President George W. Bush, a day before he visits the world's most populous Muslim country. Reuters Georgia may block WTO accord Georgia ruled out giving final approval to Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization unless Moscow stops illegal trading with two Georgian separatist republics. Forbes India test-fires nuclear-capable missile India successfully test-fired a medium-range nuclear-capable missile with a range of up to 300 kilometers (180 miles), a defense ministry official said. USAToday   More than 50 killed in Iraq attacks A suicide bomber in a minivan lured day laborers to his vehicle with promises of a job then blew it up, killing 22 people and wounding 44 in the mainly Shiite southern city of Hillah, police said. ABC News Democrats probe billions lost to Baghdad's corruption As Baghdad’s body count rises, former intelligence official Dale Stoffel's death is barely recalled. But it's certain to get new attention as Democrats prepare for Congressional probes of corruption in Iraq. Times Online The Passion of the Pope It was not a laid-back Turkish holiday. The citizens of the proud, predominantly Muslim nation had no love of Popes. To the East, the Iranian government was galvanizing anti-Western feeling. Time Small towns clamping down on illegal immigration In small towns and sleepy suburbs across America, growing numbers of local politicians are sending a message to the federal government: If you won't solve the illegal immigration problem, we will. Houston Chronicle More rights urged for birth mothers Mothers deciding to place their infants for adoption deserve better counseling and more time to change their minds, a leading adoption institute says in a sweeping new report. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Palestinians form human shield to protect militant's home from airstrike Hundreds of Palestinians formed a human shield around the home of a militant in the northern Gaza Strip to prevent an Israeli airstrike on the building, residents said. International Herald Tribune Two killed in Israeli Gaza raid BBC Bush seeks China's help with North Korea Yahoo!News Leading Russian critic of Putin's regime is poisoned in London Scotland Yard has launched an investigation into an audacious attempt to murder – using a deadly poison – a leading Russian defector at a restaurant in London. Daily Telegraph Armed patient dies in Illinois standoff An armed gunman died after he opened the door to his suburban Chicago hospital room at the end of a 4 1/2 hour standoff and pointed his gun at police, who opened fire. Houston Chronicle Most youth failing state fitness exam The majority of California students are too big, too slow and too weak, according to the results of the state's annual fitness test released Friday. San Francisco Chronicle Branson to challenge BSkyB's investment in ITV Sir Richard Branson, the biggest shareholder in cable television company NTL Inc, plans to challenge British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC's 940 mln stg investment in ITV PLC. Forbes Housing construction drops in October Housing construction plunged in October as builders slashed activity to the lowest level in more than six years. Businessweek Democrats to target oil industry tax breaks House Democrats are targeting billions of dollars in oil company tax breaks for quick repeal. A broader energy proposal that would boost alternative energy sources is expected to be put off until later. CNN Democrats to push pocketbook issues Washington Post Through the tears, Foley remembers father as good man Former Congressman Mark Foley came to bury his father, emerging from the rehab center where he had been weathering outrage and investigations since resigning in disgrace. Palm Beach Post   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Republicans should stick to principles, lose the gloom Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: As new Congress organizes, Pelosi backslides on ethics USA Today Editorial: The risk in the rise of Islam Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Kathryn Cameron Porter): Bringing business, and rights, to Vietnam Washington Post Column (Michael Moore): Michael Moore extends an olive branch Los Angeles Times Column: Let's be honest about using history International Herald Tribune Editorial: Psst, wanna buy a kidney? Economist Column (Jeffrey Shaffer): My blown opportunity to be a Bollywood star Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Katrina's purgatory New York Times Editorial: Unfair trade Houston Chronicle Column (Ermaloue Roller): Reject outdated theology on gays and lesbians Miami Herald   Site edited by: Yvonne Lee, Peter Dunn, Tom Regan, Rich Garcia, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu and Joe Naroditsky.   GOOD NEWS NYC 'Super Mom' recovering after rescuing children Brooklyn mom, Nabila Nazli, is recovering from skin graft surgery, two days after she rescued the twins and two other children from a fire. Newsday Students donate gifts around the world The students of Robert E. Lee High School have filled more than 100 shoeboxes with toys, stuffed animals, candy, money and other gifts to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Baytown Sun Federer caps great season by beating Blake at Masters Roger Federer overwhelmed James Blake, claiming his third Masters Cup title 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 in the championship match. Sports Illustrated Battle for no. 1: Buckeyes win a classic Columbus Dispatch NASA adds its weight to waste in space After years of debate on how to dispose of unwanted clutter from the International Space Station, NASA has come up with the answer: simply open the back door and fling it out. The Age Wikipedia blocked again in China The easing of a ban on the popular online encyclopedia in China was short-lived. CNN Sibling for Madonna son Madonna's adopted son will have a new half-brother or sister next year after his father revealed that he had remarried and his wife was pregnant. Australian Cruise, Holmes exchange vowes in Italy In a fairy-tale setting, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes exchanged wedding vows Saturday in a glowing 15th-century castle in a medieval lakeside Italian town. Associated Press OJ 'confession': now US turns on Murdoch News that Murdoch organizations have scooped a book and TV deal based on the OJ Simpson case has prompted a US-wide wave of revulsion Observer Hormone therapy may improve memory Research finds that the most widely used treatment for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in women may improve memory as well. Web MD As memories slip away, it's still a 'wonderful life' Five years ago, Ken Morganstern was told he had early-stage Alzeheimer's disease. Since then, his memory has gotten worse - and he has lost some of the stories of his own life. NPR Episcopal split reaches Mass. diocese The wave of defections that has rocked the Episcopal Church since the ordination of the first openly gay Episcopal bishop in 2003 has reached the liberal Diocese of Massachusetts. Boston Globe China's path to modernity, mirrored in troubled river The source of the Yellow River in China, itself the water source for 140 million people in a country of about 1.3 billion, is in crisis New York Times Tilting at windmills The clean-energy business is turning into the next big investment boom, in which risks are lightly brushed aside. Economist   Photo of the Day	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote To do just the opposite is also a form of imitation. 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