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Should the GOP Find a New Look or Reinforce the Old One?
As Barack Obama's advantage continues to grow, aides to John McCain and Sarah Palin are sniping at each other about the conduct of their campaign. Is it merely the stress of a struggling effort with only a week to go—or does it represent a broader struggle between moderate party reformers and conservative purists? Also, the US issues Iraq an ultimatum on the Status of Forces Agreement, and the Dalai Lama gives up on China.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs Barack Obama's advantage continues to grow, aides to John McCain and Sarah Palin are sniping at each other about the conduct of their campaign. Is it merely the stress of a struggling effort with only a week to go—or does it represent a broader struggle between moderate party reformers and conservative purists? Also, the US issues Iraq an ultimatum on the Status of Forces Agreement, and the Dalai Lama has given up hope for negotiations with China. What does that mean for Tibet, the government in exile and the Dalai Lama himself?
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3 storiesUS and Iraq Can't Agree on Details of a Continued US Presence
The US has issued a warning to the government of Iraq. If there is not a new agreement on the status of American forces or a renewed mandate from the UN the US will shut down military operations and other vital services on January 1.
Read the story6 minShould the GOP Find a New Look or Reinforce the Old One?
With a week and a day until it's all over, John McCain and Barack Obama are making their closing arguments. Meantime, McCain's advisors have accused Sarah Palin of going "off message" and refusing to take advice.
Read the story37 minHas the Dalai Lama Given up on China?
The Olympic Games are over, but China has not made good on its pledge to renew talks about a measure of autonomy for Tibet.
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