Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for 11-Day Mission -- The New York Times
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — The shuttle Atlantis vaulted into orbit Monday and set off after the International Space Station, carrying 15 tons of spare parts and equipment as a hedge against failures after the shuttle fleet is retired next year.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mossad took minister: Iran.
IAEA sees risk Iran hiding more nuclear activity. U.S., Russia agree on dissatisfaction with Iran.
Russia delays Iran's Bushehr nuclear power station.
Yemen, Saudi forces launch fresh strikes on Shiite rebels. Yemen says Iran funding rebels.
US against unilateral Palestinian statehood bid. Palestinians weigh U.N. statehood declaration. Hamas to Palestinians: End occupation before declaring state.
Gunmen in army uniforms kill 12 Iraqi villagers.
ASIA
Thai-Cambodia dispute raises nationalist sentiment in Bangkok.
US eyes China as global partner.
Australian PM Kevin Rudd issues apology to British child migrants.
Hawaii to host 2011 APEC leaders meeting.
AFRICA
Partners in Zimbabwe's fractious government pursue crisis-resolution talks.
Guinea-Bissau: Cocaine's traffic hub.
Nigerian President meets rebel negotiators on oil-region peace.
Kenyans recruited to fight in Somalia.
Sierra Leone's crises have global reach.
EUROPE
Archbishop of Canterbury claims higher taxes would be good for society.
Somali pirate suspects indicted in Spain.
Energy fears to dominate Russia, EU summit.
Silvio Berlusconi uses food summit as excuse to miss trial.
Kosovo vote is first since declaration. Monitors to rule on Kosovo vote.
AMERICAS
USDA: Number of Americans going hungry increases.
Chavez 'won't accept mediation' in tensions with Colombia.
Senate committee postpones Fort Hood hearing at request of White House.
Officials: Major Hasan sought 'War Crimes' prosecution of U.S. soldiers.
War threat between Venezuela and Colombia increases.
African immigrants drift toward Latin America.
Colombia: Mob attacks intel agents, frees suspect.
Canada ruling Conservatives hold solid lead - poll.
Sex infections still growing in U.S., says CDC.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Report: Muslim extremists recruiting from UK jails.
Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to U.S.
The KSM trial will be an intelligence bonanza for al Qaeda (Opinion)
9/11 trial to showcase U.S. justice: Senator.
Dozens of Gitmo detainees finally get day in court.
Axelrod says WH will 'substantially meet' Gitmo deadline.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dollar falls, sending gold to record high.
Japan rebounds with 4.8% GDP growth. Double dip for Japan? Japan’s deflation concern mounts even as growth accelerates.
Chinese official says low U.S. rates dangerous.
AP Source: GM to begin repaying aid by year-end.