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08 Feb ' 19:39
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Talks on Austerity Moves Break Down in Greece
By RACHEL DONADIO and NIKI KITSANTONIS 8:58 PM ET
ATHENS — Prime Minister Lucas Papademos and leaders in his government pledged to resume talks to reach an agreement on measures required for a bailout.
Egypt’s Premier Vows to Prosecute 19 Americans
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK 22 minutes ago
CAIRO — Investigating judges accused the Americans of manipulating the Egyptian political process and improperly collecting information to send home to the United States.
Tough Words From Iran’s Leaders as Sanctions Cut Deep
By RICK GLADSTONE 9:02 PM ET
Beneath the bombast from Iran’s leaders, strains on the economy from the sanctions showed further signs of getting worse, and Iranians appeared worried.
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By DAVID WALDSTEIN 27 minutes ago
The Yankees feel they are making a safe bet with Hiroki Kuroda, who, unlike other foreign players recruited by U.S. teams, has established himself with the L.A. Dodgers.
Tijuana Journal
A Cultural Clash Over the Bad Old Days
By DAMIEN CAVE 9:04 PM ET
TIJUANA, Mexico — The people here are of two minds on the future of a city that has been known for its vice.
Questions Raised in Afghan Detainee’s Case
By CHARLIE SAVAGE 50 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — A military defense team found new evidence that cast doubt on decade-old terrorism charges and offers a case study on how those deemed to be low-level insurgents remain stuck at Guantánamo Bay.
New Settlements in Britain’s Hacking Scandal
By RAVI SOMAIYA and ALAN COWELL
LONDON — Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper subsidiary was reported to have reached a new batch of settlements on Wednesday in the hacking scandal.
Contract Jobs Spur Union To Start Strike Across Israel
By ETHAN BRONNER 9:03 PM ET
JERUSALEM — Israel’s main labor union began the first general strike in five years on Wednesday in a dispute over treatment of nonunion contract workers.
Britain Rules Out Talks With Argentina Over Falklands
By ALAN COWELL
LONDON — Britain on Wednesday ruled out any negotiation with Argentina over the future of the disputed Falkland Islands after President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said she would formally complain to the United Nations.
Mexican Navy Recovers 15 Bodies From Mass Graves34 minutes ago
Lawyer for Cuban Agents Vows Last-Ditch Appeal6:39 PM ET
Personal Tech »
Is This Living Room Big Enough for My TV?
By SAM GROBART
Huge televisions, once an expensive oddity, are now the affordable norm.
Flirting Tips for the Tongue-Tied, or the Simply Shy
By BOB TEDESCHI
Many match-making apps exist, and now more apps to help singles flirt their way to romantic attachment are also popping up.
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Pictures of the Day
Riots continued in the Maldives, and Tibetan monks protested in New Delhi.
The fashion publicist Pierre Rougier is as influential as he is controversial in the fashion world.
Op-Ed: The Dregs of Dictatorship
The deposed president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, on his country’s strangled democracy.
Asia Pacific »
A politician famed for busting gangs was said to have tried to defect to the U.S.
Nixon's Trip and Cronkite's Socks
Forty years ago next week, Richard Nixon visited China in what was then a historical trip.
ArtsBeat »
Beach Boys to Perform at the Grammys
It will be the first time that founding members of the Beach Boys would play together in public in two decades.
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Wordplay: Cruising Through the Puzzle
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Media Decoder: A Lawsuit Accuses Relativity Media and Fortress of Fraud
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States Negotiate $25 Billion Deal for Homeowners
February 8, 2012, 9:37 PM
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IHT Rendezvous: Perfect Timing for 'The Lady'
February 8, 2012, 9:34 PM
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The Caucus: A Rosier Jobs Outlook From Obama's Advisers
February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM
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Consumer Rights Group Says Google Broke its Promise
February 8, 2012, 8:45 PM
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The Barista's Curse
February 8, 2012, 9:30 PM
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Opinionator: Whose Conscience?
February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM
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Campaign Stops: Sex and the Secularists
February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM
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WWS 594, Economics of the Welfare State, Class #1
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It's Not About Religious Freedom
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08 Feb ' 13:29
4:20 PM ET (21:20 GMT)
Russia Urges Talks in Syria as City Is Said to Be Pounded
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR and MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ 31 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Syrian forces were reported to be shelling civilian areas in Homs on Wednesday as Russia’s diplomatic maneuvering drew dismissive responses from leaders in Europe.
Greece Nears Agreement on Bailout Package
By NIKI KITSANTONIS and LANDON THOMAS Jr. 3:17 PM ET
ATHENS — Officials in Brussels said that the announcement of a meeting of euro zone finance ministers suggested that an agreement in principle was likely among Greek political parties.
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Amid Political Turmoil, Clashes Continue in Maldives
2:52 PM ET
NEW DELHI — Police and protestors faced off in the capital of Male, and the island nation’s former president claimed he was forced to resign this week at gunpoint.
Capello Resigns as Manager of England’s Soccer Team6 minutes ago
Gingrich Warns of Iranian Nuclear Attack
12:39 PM ET
Andrea Bruce for The New York Times
Family in Icy Afghan Camp Loses 8th Child
By ROD NORDLAND 42 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan — Even by the standards of destitution in Afghan refugee camps, the story of Sayid Mohammad is a hard-luck one.
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Elections in Vast Indian State Are Window on Nation’s Politics
LUCKNOW, India — Analysts regard the election in Uttar Pradesh as a barometer of many key issues shaping Indian politics.
Maldives Police Fire Tear Gas to Break Up Protests2:02 PM ET
Mystery Surrounds Fate of Famed China Police Chief1:42 PM ET
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Putin Warns of Growing ‘Cult of Violence’
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ 12:45 PM ET
MOSCOW — Vladimir V. Putin said there was an increased willingness around the world to resort to force in political disputes, and expressed concern that upheavals in the Middle East could spark trouble in Russia.
U.S. Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by as Much as Half
By TIM ARANGO
BAGHDAD — The swift realization that the diplomatic buildup may have been ill advised is a remarkable pivot for the State Department.
Rebels Free Chinese Workers in Sudan, Red Cross Says
By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
NAIROBI, Kenya — The more than two dozen construction workers were abducted in late January during a road project near the Sudan-South Sudan border.
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Influx of Haitians Into the Amazon Prompts Immigration Debate in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil restricted Haitian visas in January after about 4,000 Haitians arrived in its Amazon frontier, setting off a discussion about what kind of immigrants the country should try to attract.
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UN Says Caribbean Crime Hurting Economies3:15 PM ET
California Housing Market Braces for Facebook Millionaires
By MICHAEL COOPER 10:44 AM ET
PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Bay Area and Silicon Valley expect the windfall from a stock offering to make their in-demand region even hotter.
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Readers’ Comments »
U.S. to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff in Half
“Slash all the security staff and let the Americans go round and mingle with the people as they did in the start of the war in Iraq, and gain honest money by trade and friendship rather than spend money there,” writes riadh a rabeh in the U.K..
“Don Quixote could have chosen a better windmill for his tilting than this. 'Come along, Sancho, come along Rocinante,' he would have said, 'It's time to go home to Dulcinea,'"” writes Stephen Swain in Costa Rica.
Dining & Wine »
With Coffee, a High Price for Individualism
Single-serve brewing machines come at a cost.
Fashion & Style »
The Man Who Says No
The fashion publicist Pierre Rougier is as influential as he is controversial.
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Motherlode: Teen Pregnancy Rate Hits 30-Year Low
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Council Speaker Endorses Parade for Iraq Veterans on Talk Show
February 8, 2012, 4:04 PM
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Bits: Today's Scuttlebot: A Boldface Internet Name and the First GPS
February 8, 2012, 4:02 PM
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DealBook: A Star Panel Debates Financial Crisis Prosecutions
February 8, 2012, 4:01 PM
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Penn State Wrestlers Get a Share of the Big Ten Title
February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM
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Prescriptions: Drug Costs Pose Smaller Financial Burden Amid Generic Boom
February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM
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Opinionator: Stone Links
February 8, 2012, 4:16 PM
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Mark Bittman: Micro-Fusion Sandwiches
February 8, 2012, 3:21 PM
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Why We Can't All Get Along
February 8, 2012, 1:19 PM
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Opinionator: Should Obama Have His Own Plan B?
February 8, 2012, 1:02 PM
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Finally Hearing from the Republican Core
February 8, 2012, 12:05 PM
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The Power (Law) of Twitter
February 8, 2012, 11:24 AM
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08 Feb ' 08:22
11:16 AM ET (16:16 GMT)
Russia Urges Nations to Join Its Diplomatic Push on Syria
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ and ALAN COWELL 9:17 AM ET
MOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Syria’s vice president would seek open talks with the rebels, even as Syrian forces were reported to be shelling the city of Homs.
Greek Leaders Struggle to Reach Agreement on Cuts
By LANDON THOMAS Jr. 10:03 AM ET
LONDON — Driving the talks with Greece’s foreign creditors was a recognition that the nation’s worsening economy will require an increase in bailout funds.
In Santorum Sweep, Sign of Unease With Romney in G.O.P.
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR
Rick Santorum’s showing on Tuesday could scramble the race even as many in the party’s establishment were urging voters to fall in line behind Mitt Romney.
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Maldives Leader Urges Unity Government
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 21 minutes ago
MALE, Maldives — President Mohammed Waheed Hassan, who took office Tuesday after his predecessor stepped down, denied claims that a coup took place.
India Upgrades Its Military With China in Mind4 minutes ago
Maldives Leader Calls for National Unity Government19 minutes ago
Pakistan Holds Border Talks After Deadly US Attack24 minutes ago
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Iran Leader Must Testify in Parliament
By J. DAVID GOODMAN
Lawmakers want President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer questions about “irregularities” related to his handling of the country’s economy.
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Influx of Haitians Prompts Debate in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil restricted visas in January after about 4,000 Haitians arrived in its Amazon frontier. Above, Haitians have been stranded in Peru.
- Haitians Take Arduous Path to Brazil (Jan. 6, 2012)
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By ADAM NAGOURNEY
LOS ANGELES — The decision by an appeals court that Proposition 8 violated people’s rights all but ensured that the case would go to the Supreme Court.
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A Surprise Star Jolts the N.B.A.
By HOWARD BECK
Jeremy Lin, the fourth Asian-American in league history, couldn’t find a role in professional basketball. Then he scored 53 points in two games for the Knicks.
Russian Scientists Reach Ancient Sub-Glacial lake
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and JAMES GORMAN 4 minutes ago
MOSCOW — After decades of drilling in Antarctic ice, scientists said Wednesday they had pierced Lake Vostok.
A Mystery Shakes Up Chinese Politics
By IAN JOHNSON 19 minutes ago
BEIJING — Microblogs lit up over reports that Wang Lijun, a politician famed for busting gangs, tried to defect to America.
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Settlements in British Hacking Cases9:12 AM ET
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In Data Deluge, Some Go to Multiscreens
By MATT RICHTEL
To counter an onslaught of data, offices are giving workers a second computer screen and sometimes a third.
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Phys Ed
Does Foot Form Explain Running Injuries?
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
A study has reached a controversial finding that how a person runs may affect whether he or she winds up hurt.
Green Column
Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?
Around the world, officials are wrestling over what to do about plastic bags.
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In Piracy Debate, Size of Problem Is Contested
Media and Internet giants need to agree first on how much damage piracy does.
Op-Ed: Devolution to Independence
Even staunch Unionists accept that the breakup of Britain feels inevitable.
Letter from Europe
Remixing Ireland’s Gender Blend
New legislation is offering perhaps a first chance at reshaping Ireland’s heavily masculine political landscape.
Latitude: Zimbabwe’s Long Winter
Looking around sub-Saharan Africa, Zimbabwe would seem ripe for revolution — except that it’s not.
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Opening Japan, Through Photography
In Italy, two revelatory shows trace 19th century photography in Japan.
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City Room: Capturing Dinosaurs and Whales, Without Seeing Them
February 8, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Diner's Journal: Mindful Eating: A Teacher Responds to Readers
February 8, 2012, 11:01 AM
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Carpetbagger: Working With Kids Isn't as Hard as They Want You to Believe
February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM
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The Quad: Basketball Preview: Duke at North Carolina
February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM
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ArtsBeat: New Broadway Performances Announced for Autistic Children and Families
February 8, 2012, 10:23 AM
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The 6th Floor: Q. & A. with Joel van Houdt, Afghanistan-Based Photographer
February 8, 2012, 10:21 AM
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Stop Compromising
February 8, 2012, 10:39 AM
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Dot Earth: Other Voices: The Emptied Forests of Sarawak
February 8, 2012, 10:32 AM
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Ross Douthat: Romney's Long Slog
February 8, 2012, 9:25 AM
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Jobs and Values
February 8, 2012, 8:43 AM
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Latitude: Zimbabwe's Long Winter
February 8, 2012, 6:04 AM
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Syrian Forces Move to Crush Rebels in Homs, Reports Say
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ and RICK GLADSTONE 45 minutes ago
MOSCOW — Government troops were reported on Wednesday to be shelling the city of Homs for the fifth straight day, killing dozens in a bloody counterpoint to diplomatic maneuvers.
Another Twist for G.O.P. as Santorum Fares Well
2:02 AM ET
Rick Santorum’s wins in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri on Tuesday raised fresh questions about Mitt Romney’s ability to corral conservative support.
2 Years After Spill, BP Profits and Plans
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and JULIA WERDIGIER
HOUSTON — Once worried about its very survival, the British oil company is expressing renewed confidence in its future.
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A Contrarian Bets on Ireland and Hungary
A big investor is betting billions of dollars that two of Europe’s most wounded countries will bounce back. Above, the Feny Utca food market in Budapest.
Britain Rules Out Negotiations Over Falklands
By ALAN COWELL 3:51 AM ET
LONDON — Britain on Wednesday said there would be no talks with Argentina over the archipelago’s future.
State’s Vote Is Window on Indian Politics
LUCKNOW, India — An election in India’s biggest state is being seen as a barometer of issues shaping national politics.
Russia Plans to Retry Dead Lawyer in Tax Case
By ANDREW E. KRAMER
MOSCOW — The decision to once again prosecute Sergei L. Magnitsky, who died in prison, infuriated his family.
Radical U.S. Muslims Pose Little Threat, Study Says
By SCOTT SHANE
WASHINGTON — Arrests of Muslim Americans in plots or violent attacks have dropped sharply since 2009.
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Leader of Hungary Defends New Constitution
By PALKO KARASZ
BUDAPEST — Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday blamed previous governments for current economic difficulties.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — The more than two dozen construction workers were abducted in late January during a road project near the Sudan-South Sudan border.
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Obama Tries to Ease Ire on Contraception Rule
By HELENE COOPER and KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
WASHINGTON — Facing criticism from religious-affiliated institutions, the Obama administration promised on Tuesday to explore ways to make a new health insurance requirement more flexible.
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Nixon’s Trip and Cronkite’s Socks
Forty years ago next week, Richard M. Nixon went to China, perhaps the most important presidential trip in U.S. history.
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FiveThirtyEight: G.O.P. Race Has Hallmarks of Prolonged Battle
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07 Feb ' 21:49
11:57 PM ET (04:57 GMT)
BAGHDAD — The swift realization that the diplomatic buildup may have been ill advised is a remarkable pivot for the State Department.
LOS ANGELES — The decision by a federal appeals court panel that Proposition 8 violated people’s rights all but ensured that the case would proceed to the United States Supreme Court.
A Contrarian Bets Ireland and Hungary Will Rebound
By PETER EAVIS and JULIE CRESWELL
Michael Hasenstab, whose Franklin Templeton Global Bond Fund owns billions in Irish and Hungarian bonds, is drawing comparisons to the giants of the mutual fund industry.
Adam Dean for The New York Times
Laiza Journal
Burmese Guerrillas Take Time for Golf
By EDWARD WONG
LAIZA, Myanmar — The six-hole golf course in rebel territory in Kachin State may be among the world’s unlikeliest, but it is open, even in wartime.
Missouri and Minnesota Contests Go to Santorum
By JIM RUTENBERG
His candidacy all but dismissed just days ago, Rick Santorum won the Minnesota caucuses late Tuesday and a nonbinding primary in Missouri.
Caucus Results12:47 AM ET2:00Minnesota » Candidate Pct. 
Santorum 44.9% 
Paul 27.1 
Romney 17.0 
Gingrich 10.7 
Others 0.3 85% reporting Colorado » Candidate Pct. Santorum 36.8% Romney 35.6 Gingrich 14.2 Paul 13.0 Others 0.4 58% reporting The Missouri primary is nonbinding and has no effect on delegates.
Elections in Vast Indian State Are Window on Nation’s Politics
By JIM YARDLEY
LUCKNOW, India — Analysts regard the election in Uttar Pradesh as a barometer of many key issues shaping Indian politics.
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Greece Puts Off Decision on Austerity Moves Amid a Strike Protesting Them
ATHENS — Missing another deadline, the government failed to reach agreement with creditors Tuesday, and Greek workers walked off the job to protest austerity measures.
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Influx of Haitians Into the Amazon Prompts Immigration Debate in Brazil
By SIMON ROMERO and ANDREA ZARATE
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil restricted Haitian visas in January after about 4,000 Haitians arrived in its Amazon frontier, setting off a discussion about what kind of immigrants the country should try to attract.
If One Screen Is Good, Are 3 Better? Many Multitaskers Think So
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Op-Ed: Iran’s Achilles’ Heel
Ending Iran’s influence in Syria would visibly dent its domestic and international prestige and could transform the Middle East.
Op-Ed: Can Germany Summon the Will to Lead?
With its handling of Russia, Germany faces the question of how much responsibility it wants to take in the world arena.
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Nixon's Trip and Cronkite's Socks
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Santorum Claims Victory for Conservatism After Twin Wins
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4:23 PM ET
BAGHDAD — The State Department is preparing to cut the huge diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country.
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A federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in California violated the Constitution, all but ensuring the case will proceed to the United States Supreme Court.
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Results From Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri
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Updates and analysis from Times reporters on the Republican contests.
NEW DELHI — India’s central bank and economic analysts predict that growth will fall sharply and remain sluggish.
Officials Question Accounts of Deaths From Cold
By ROD NORDLAND
KABUL — Afghan officials said some refugees had exaggerated their circumstances to attract aid and called news accounts about children’s deaths “one-sided.”
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Myanmar Visit Is Possible for Petraeus
By THOMAS FULLER
BANGKOK — David H. Petraeus, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, may visit Myanmar later this year, officials said Tuesday, signalling a further warming of relations.
Russia to Retry Dead Lawyer on Tax Charges
By ANDREW KRAMER 2:52 PM ET
MOSCOW — The decision to once again prosecute Sergei L. Magnitsky, whose death in prison was considered a symbol of rights abuses in Russia, infuriated his family and former employer.
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After Outcry, a Senior Official Resigns at Komen
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A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.
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By ERIC ASIMOV
Nowadays, rather than a perfumed delicacy, a bottle of Côte-Rôtie is more likely to be a powerhouse, big and fruity.
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‘The Miners’ Hymns’
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‘Bringing Up Bébé'
An American woman living in Paris shares the wisdom of French child rearing.
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Wages and Values
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07 Feb ' 13:03
3:55 PM ET (20:55 GMT)
U.S. Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half
By TIM ARANGO 17 minutes ago
BAGHDAD — The State Department is preparing to slash the huge diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country.
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BEIRUT — With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.
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Palestinian Unity Deal Has Risks for Israel and Abbas
JERUSALEM — President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority embraced reconciliation with the Hamas movement, but much remains to be done, and the effect on a bid for Palestinian statehood remains unknown.
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Two American brothers of a Mexican casino magnate linked to violence and corruption in Mexico and who has been seeking a pardon have emerged as major fund-raisers for President Obama.
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TEHRAN — The economic burden of sanctions is hitting the country’s private sector and its middle class.
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Romanian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests
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