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Israel doesn’t want to but would strike first against nuclear Iran

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

JERUSALEM — Israel does not want to take military action against Iran over its nuclear program, but at some point may have no other option, Israel’s defense minister said Thursday. At this...

Cain campaign on last legs after allegations of affairs

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

ATLANTA — Herman Cain is still campaigning for president. But by most measures, his White House bid is all but over. His standing in polls is cratering. Supporters are wavering if not fleeing....

Maastricht Treaty reconsidered by troubled France, Germany

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

PARIS — France and Germany plan to push for fundamental changes to the European treaty governing the euro in order to save the currency, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Thursday. Sarkozy said in...

Islamist parties win plurality at behest of liberals in Egypt

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

CAIRO — Islamists appear to have taken a strong majority of seats in the first round of Egypt’s first parliamentary vote since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, a trend that if confirmed would...

Cain campaign on last legs after allegations of affairs

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

ATLANTA — Herman Cain is still campaigning for president. But by most measures, his White House bid is all but over. His standing in polls is cratering. Supporters are wavering if not fleeing. Fundraising...

Senate approves indefinite detention of any, all domestic terrorism suspects

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

WASHINGTON — Ignoring a presidential veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate moved methodically Thursday to complete a massive defense bill that would deny suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens...

Facebook discusses Timeline feature, ‘likes’

Kayla Jonsson December 1, 2011

Although a “dislike” button is not expected to be implemented to the Facebook page, Facebook account manager Brian Wheeler said members can expect great changes in the near future. Austin...

Fathers provide inspiration behind works, authors share experiences through poetry

Shreya Banerjee December 1, 2011

For some writers, life experiences and a relationship with one’s parents can provide a great amount of inspiration. The Michener Center for Writers, UT’s three-year residency program for students...

Poetry on the Plaza takes up winter theme

Jennifer Berke December 1, 2011

Austin residents don’t get very many chances to experience a winter-esque setting in their hometown, so they must use a lot of their imagination when recreating winter themed poems in their minds,...

Occupy UT members confront tuition controversy

Shreya Banerjee December 1, 2011

The booming voices of Occupy UT members filled the room as they chanted in opposition to proposed tuition increases and closed meetings while three UT Police Department officers stood guard. The Tuition...

Powers to consider students’ opinion on tuition increases

Liz Farmer December 1, 2011

[Updated at 3:02 p.m: Corrected name of student in caption] Several students demanded President William Powers Jr. explain possible tuition increases. Powers said, “I’ll take the input that...

Students, faculty request proof of non-sweatshop labor

John Farey December 1, 2011

A group of students have delivered a letter to UT President William Powers Jr. demanding the University affiliate with a workers’ right group that would independently monitor working conditions wherever...

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