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U.S. Urges Iraqis to Try New Plan to Share Power
The Obama administration is pushing a power-sharing arrangement in Iraq that could retain Nuri Kamal al-Maliki as prime minister but curb his authority.
The Obama administration is pushing a power-sharing arrangement in Iraq that could retain Nuri Kamal al-Maliki as prime minister but curb his authority.
A West Bank Enclave Is on Edge
Residents of Ariel once assumed their enclave would remain under Israeli control, but now they are not so sure.
Residents of Ariel once assumed their enclave would remain under Israeli control, but now they are not so sure.
German Banker Resigns Amid Outcry
Thilo Sarrazin’s book on immigration caused a storm by accusing Muslims of refusing to integrate and of “dumbing down” German society.
Thilo Sarrazin’s book on immigration caused a storm by accusing Muslims of refusing to integrate and of “dumbing down” German society.
4 Iraqi Prisoners Escape U.S. Custody
The prisoners were among more than 200 that Iraq asked the United States military to hold because of their prominence and potential threats.
The prisoners were among more than 200 that Iraq asked the United States military to hold because of their prominence and potential threats.
Iran to Release Detained U.S. Hiker
Iran plans to release Sarah Shourd, one of the three young American hikers detained and accused of spying last year, Iranian officials said Thursday.
Iran plans to release Sarah Shourd, one of the three young American hikers detained and accused of spying last year, Iranian officials said Thursday.
Car Bomb Explodes in Market in Restive Region of Russia
At least 15 people died in the attack in the restive North Caucasus region on Thursday.
At least 15 people died in the attack in the restive North Caucasus region on Thursday.
Pastor Cancels Koran Burning After Defense Secretary Calls
Terry Jones, the pastor from Gainesville, Fla., said he would cancel the event. He did so after Defense Secretary Robert Gates personally appealed to him in a phone call.
Terry Jones, the pastor from Gainesville, Fla., said he would cancel the event. He did so after Defense Secretary Robert Gates personally appealed to him in a phone call.
Dissidents Claim Iran Is Building a New Enrichment Site
The dissident group showed satellite photographs of an extensive tunnel-digging operation near a military garrison northwest of Tehran.
The dissident group showed satellite photographs of an extensive tunnel-digging operation near a military garrison northwest of Tehran.
U.N. Flood Relief Official Says She Will Seek More Money
Baroness Amos said the request would go beyond the $460 million sought in the initial global appeal for help.
Baroness Amos said the request would go beyond the $460 million sought in the initial global appeal for help.
U.S. Pressures I.M.F. to Expand Role of Growing Economies
The push to revamp the fund’s governance has met resistance from Europe.
The push to revamp the fund’s governance has met resistance from Europe.
Somali Airport Is Attacked With U.N. Team on Premises
Witnesses said a Toyota sedan exploded at Mogadishu’s main airport after it was stopped by a guard. Another carload of attackers, dressed in government military fatigues, arrived shortly after.
Witnesses said a Toyota sedan exploded at Mogadishu’s main airport after it was stopped by a guard. Another carload of attackers, dressed in government military fatigues, arrived shortly after.
U.S. Forces Take Ship From Somali Pirates
American Marines boarded a hijacked ship and arrested nine pirates — without firing a shot, the military said.
American Marines boarded a hijacked ship and arrested nine pirates — without firing a shot, the military said.
Union Accuses China of Illegal Clean Energy Subsidies
The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules.
The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules.
A Chinese Advocate Is Freed, But Stays Under Surveillance
Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyer, had been imprisoned after challenging government policies that exploited farmers, discriminated against the disabled and brutally enforced China’s one-child policy.
Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyer, had been imprisoned after challenging government policies that exploited farmers, discriminated against the disabled and brutally enforced China’s one-child policy.
Philippines Leader Faults Police Over August Siege
The president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, blamed police for mishandling a hostage crisis that left eight tourists from Hong Kong dead.
The president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, blamed police for mishandling a hostage crisis that left eight tourists from Hong Kong dead.
As North Korea Marks Its 62nd Year, the World Is Left Guessing
North Koreans commemorated the anniversary by bowing before a statue of its first leader, Kim Il-sung, as speculation abroad deepened over crucial political developments in the reclusive nation.
North Koreans commemorated the anniversary by bowing before a statue of its first leader, Kim Il-sung, as speculation abroad deepened over crucial political developments in the reclusive nation.
Combat Game Goes Too Far for Military
Air Force and Navy bases said they would refuse to sell a soon-to-be-released combat-simulation game, Medal of Honor.
Air Force and Navy bases said they would refuse to sell a soon-to-be-released combat-simulation game, Medal of Honor.
Military Seeks to Buy 10,000 Copies of Book of Secrets
Defense officials are attempting to buy and destroy copies of an Afghan war memoir they say holds intelligence secrets.
Defense officials are attempting to buy and destroy copies of an Afghan war memoir they say holds intelligence secrets.
Turkey Channeled ‘White Shadow’ as Basketball Caught On
The television series “White Shadow,” shown in Turkey from 1980 to 1982, had a major impact on the growth of basketball there.
The television series “White Shadow,” shown in Turkey from 1980 to 1982, had a major impact on the growth of basketball there.
Berlin Journal: Chinese Food, the Wines of Germany, and a Debate
At a time when a book has stirred debate over immigration in Germany, a Berlin restaurant with a Chinese immigrant owner and an extensive German wine list is thriving.
At a time when a book has stirred debate over immigration in Germany, a Berlin restaurant with a Chinese immigrant owner and an extensive German wine list is thriving.
Special Report: The Female Factor: In Old Societies, New Fashions Convey Power
Women in corporate India are squeezing into business suits. But what may connote tradition to a Westerner could telegraph a higher status to an Asian or African woman.
Women in corporate India are squeezing into business suits. But what may connote tradition to a Westerner could telegraph a higher status to an Asian or African woman.
Special Report: The Female Factor: Savoring Victory With Personal Style
Designers are helping as women storm the corridors of power, displaying a distinctive feminine look.
Designers are helping as women storm the corridors of power, displaying a distinctive feminine look.
World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Comparison Is Rejected
President Obama denied that rising drug violence made Mexico look increasingly like Colombia at the height of its drugs war, rebuffing comments made by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
President Obama denied that rising drug violence made Mexico look increasingly like Colombia at the height of its drugs war, rebuffing comments made by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
World Briefing | Europe: Germany: 2 Charged With Spying
Two Libyan men, identified only as 42-year-old Adel Ab. and 46-year-old Adel Al., have been charged with spying on members of Libya’s opposition in Germany.
Two Libyan men, identified only as 42-year-old Adel Ab. and 46-year-old Adel Al., have been charged with spying on members of Libya’s opposition in Germany.
World Briefing | ASIA: South Korea: Activist Is Indicted
South Korean authorities have indicted a Christian activist who made an unapproved visit to North Korea.
South Korean authorities have indicted a Christian activist who made an unapproved visit to North Korea.
World Briefing | EUROPE: France: Calls to End Expulsions
The European Parliament urged France and other European states on Thursday “immediately to suspend all expulsions of Roma.”
The European Parliament urged France and other European states on Thursday “immediately to suspend all expulsions of Roma.”
World Briefing | Europe: Rise in Out-Of-Wedlock Births
The European Union says the number of children born out of wedlock in the 27-nation bloc has doubled over the past two decades and now accounts for over one-third of the region’s births.
The European Union says the number of children born out of wedlock in the 27-nation bloc has doubled over the past two decades and now accounts for over one-third of the region’s births.
World Briefing | Africa: South Africa: Murder Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Apartheid
Long plagued by violent crime, South Africa saw its murder rate decline by 8.6 percent over the past year to its lowest level since the end of apartheid.
Long plagued by violent crime, South Africa saw its murder rate decline by 8.6 percent over the past year to its lowest level since the end of apartheid.
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Phone Hacking Inquiry Approved
The House of Commons on Thursday approved a new parliamentary inquiry into the journalistic use of phone hacking.
The House of Commons on Thursday approved a new parliamentary inquiry into the journalistic use of phone hacking.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense has identified 4,409 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war and 1,261 who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
The Department of Defense has identified 4,409 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war and 1,261 who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
Transcript: Vice President Biden on Progress and Lingering Threats in Iraq
Vice President Biden discusses his hopes and concerns for stability in Iraq.
Vice President Biden discusses his hopes and concerns for stability in Iraq.
Sherlock Holmes’s Afghanistan
At their first meeting Sherlock Holmes says to Dr. Watson: “You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.”
At their first meeting Sherlock Holmes says to Dr. Watson: “You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.”
Are Video Games About War Better Than Movies About War?
What does it mean that the most popular cultural depictions of America's current wars happen to be video games?
What does it mean that the most popular cultural depictions of America's current wars happen to be video games?
War Games
Why the most popular cultural depictions of America’s current wars are video games.
Why the most popular cultural depictions of America’s current wars are video games.
Fidel Castro Has Second Thoughts
Fidel Castro told an American reporter that Cuba's communist economic model has proved to be a failure and Iran should scrap its anti-Semitism.
Fidel Castro told an American reporter that Cuba's communist economic model has proved to be a failure and Iran should scrap its anti-Semitism.
Updates and Video of Obama’s Comments on Koran Burning
President Barack Obama said that he hoped the pastor behind a planned Koran burning listens to his "better angels" and "understands that this is a destructive act that he's engaging in."
President Barack Obama said that he hoped the pastor behind a planned Koran burning listens to his "better angels" and "understands that this is a destructive act that he's engaging in."
How a Captive Reporter Used Twitter
A Japanese journalist who was released this week after being held captive in Afghanistan for five months explained on Tuesday how he had managed to post two updates on Twitter from the phone of one of his captors.
A Japanese journalist who was released this week after being held captive in Afghanistan for five months explained on Tuesday how he had managed to post two updates on Twitter from the phone of one of his captors.
Pastor Says Koran Burning Still On
Terry Jones, the pastor of a tiny Florida church that has garnered worldwide attention for its plan to burn more than 200 copies of the Koran on Sept. 11, told reporters on Wednesday that, "as of this time, we have no intention of canceling."
Terry Jones, the pastor of a tiny Florida church that has garnered worldwide attention for its plan to burn more than 200 copies of the Koran on Sept. 11, told reporters on Wednesday that, "as of this time, we have no intention of canceling."
Letter From India: Managing the Future to Keep the Past
In a country proud of its ancient history, Indian cities are strikingly indifferent to the past. Still, the example of Pondicherry suggests that the urban eyesores that dominate India are not inevitable.
In a country proud of its ancient history, Indian cities are strikingly indifferent to the past. Still, the example of Pondicherry suggests that the urban eyesores that dominate India are not inevitable.
Japan PM Has Edge In Party Race But Outcome Uncertain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has a slight edge over powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa ahead of a party leadership vote next week, NHK public TV said on Friday, but with many party lawmakers undecided the outcome is too close to call.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has a slight edge over powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa ahead of a party leadership vote next week, NHK public TV said on Friday, but with many party lawmakers undecided the outcome is too close to call.
Taiwan Couples Go Whole 9 Yards in Mass Wedding
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- One hundred sixty-three couples in Taiwan were married in a mass ceremony at 9:09 a.m. on the ninth day of the ninth month of the 99th year since the founding of their republic.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- One hundred sixty-three couples in Taiwan were married in a mass ceremony at 9:09 a.m. on the ninth day of the ninth month of the 99th year since the founding of their republic.
Japan PM Has Edge In Party Race But Outcome Uncertain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has a slight edge over powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa ahead of a party leadership vote next week, NHK public TV said on Friday, but with many party lawmakers undecided the outcome is too close to call.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has a slight edge over powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa ahead of a party leadership vote next week, NHK public TV said on Friday, but with many party lawmakers undecided the outcome is too close to call.
Activist: Beached Whale in Brazil Can't Be Saved
SAO PAULO (AP) -- An animal-rights activist says an endangered right whale stranded on a beach in southern Brazil for two days is too weak to be rescued and returned safely to the sea.
SAO PAULO (AP) -- An animal-rights activist says an endangered right whale stranded on a beach in southern Brazil for two days is too weak to be rescued and returned safely to the sea.
U.S. Troops Charged With Murder Of Afghan Civilians
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve U.S. soldiers have been charged with gruesome crimes in Afghanistan ranging from murdering civilians to keeping body parts as war trophies -- revelations that the Pentagon said on Thursday damaged America's image around the world.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve U.S. soldiers have been charged with gruesome crimes in Afghanistan ranging from murdering civilians to keeping body parts as war trophies -- revelations that the Pentagon said on Thursday damaged America's image around the world.
U.S. Troops Charged With Murder Of Afghan Civilians
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve U.S. soldiers have been charged with gruesome crimes in Afghanistan ranging from murdering civilians to keeping body parts as war trophies -- revelations that the Pentagon said on Thursday damaged America's image around the world.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve U.S. soldiers have been charged with gruesome crimes in Afghanistan ranging from murdering civilians to keeping body parts as war trophies -- revelations that the Pentagon said on Thursday damaged America's image around the world.