Monday, January 29, 2007

Feature: As Others See Us

The other day I mentioned I had a new idea for the blog. "As others see us" is geared to American readers so they can get an idea of American news that has made the Australian media - and how it is portrayed. Tonight's post is in the first in the series.

Super Duck Does It Again - Sydney Morning Herald
US wonder-fowl Perky the duck has again shown her lust for life during an operation to repair her injured wing yesterday.

Hillary Clinton blasts Bush on Iraq - Sydney Morning Herald

US urges scientists to block out sun - Sydney Morning Herald
THE US wants the world's scientists to develop technology to block sunlight as a last-ditch way to halt global warming.

Iraq war protesters march in Washington - ABC
Chanting "bring our troops home," tens of thousands of anti-war protesters have rallied in front of the US Capitol to pressure the United States Government to get out of Iraq.

US troops cleared to kill Iranian agents in Iraq. Mark Simkin, AM. ABC

Iraq death toll rises amid Najaf carnage. Mark Simkin, AM. ABC