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21 May ' 00:01
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Supply Lines Cast Shadow at NATO Meeting on Afghan War
By HELENE COOPER and MATTHEW ROSENBERG
CHICAGO — A deal to reopen military supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan fell apart just as President Obama began talks on ending the NATO alliance’s combat role in Afghanistan.
Libyan’s Death Brings Up Debate Over His Release
By JOHN F. BURNS
LONDON — Controversy arose again over who was responsible for the Lockerbie bombing and whether Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi was among them, or a scapegoat.
Greek Crisis Poses Unwanted Choices for Leaders
PARIS — Some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, but the costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.
‘Super PACs’ Let Strategists Off the Leash
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
The freedom and unlimited cash of outside groups have increased the influence of consultants and operatives in both parties.
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Leader’s Fall in China Put Allies in Peril
By EDWARD WONG and JONATHAN ANSFIELD
CHONGQING, China — The fall of Bo Xilai from the Communist Party has shed light on how some of his closet allies became entwined in his fate. Above, the resort where the body of Neil Heywood was found.
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Quake in Italy Causes Widespread Damage
ROME — An earthquake that struck the Italian region of Emilia Romagna on Sunday, killing five people and wounding dozens, has damaged historic buildings and left thousands homeless.
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NATO to Endorse Afghan Exit Plan, Seeks Routes Out31 minutes ago
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Ex-Hostage Suspected of Helping FARC
By WILLIAM NEUMAN and JENNY CAROLINA GONZÁLEZ
CARACAS, Venezuela — Sigifredo López, above, who was kidnapped along with 11 other legislators in 2002, has been detained under suspicion of helping the FARC plan their abduction.
Benno Muchler for The New York Times
In Ethiopia, Guarded Hope for Freer Press
By BENNO MUCHLER
ADDIS ABABA — The Ethiopian News Agency is planning a 24-7 TV news channel in four languages — if it earns government approval. Above, Alemtsehay Meketie reports on a government meeting.
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A Stadium Rally on the Internet’s Dangers
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, many bearing smartphones, converged on Citi Field to discuss the temptations that lie in uncensored use of the Web.
Cairo Journal
In Streets and Online, Campaign Fever in Egypt
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MAYY EL SHEIK
Three days before Egypt’s presidential elections, a combination of high stakes, suspense and confusion has made for a heady atmosphere.
Deal Expands Chinese Influence on Hollywood
By MICHAEL CIEPLY
LOS ANGELES — In a deal that is valued at $2.6 billion, the Wanda Group will buy AMC Entertainment, making the world’s largest theater group.
Caballo Blanco’s Last Run: The Micah True Story
By BARRY BEARAK
The ultrarunner Micah True became a mythic figure after being featured in the book “Born to Run.” Then, on March 27, he went for a run in the Gila Wilderness.
Technology »
From a Facebook Founder Comes a Way to Streamline Work Flow
By QUENTIN HARDY
Asana, created by a Facebook co-founder, Dustin Moskovitz, is a shared to-do list for a company looking to make managing tasks at work a little easier.
Disruptions
A Beacon to Silicon Valley, From a Start-Up for Children
By NICK BILTON
DIY is developing a do-it-yourself community for children, where children learn to make fun things.
Media & Advertising »
Touchy Covers Catch Eyes, and Clicks
Magazines are hitting nerves not just on social media, but on the newsstand.
Arts »
Digging Deeply Into Beethoven
H J Lim, the Korean pianist, performed two sonatas in her American debut.
Fear at the Top
For China’s Communist elite, sending money overseas makes sense as a political hedge.
Arts »
Cooking Up a Cleaner, Safer Open-Fire Stove
Designing stove tops to suit the cooking require- ments of various regions.
Opinion »
Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 1
He was one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th century, but few people consider him a thinker. That would be a mistake.
Movies »
At Cannes, Love Beset by Age and by Faith
“Amour,” about a couple in their 80s, was warmly received at Cannes.
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'Mad Men' Watch: Harry, Harry, Krishna, Krishna
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The Learning Network: News Quiz | May 21, 2012
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India Ink: Stitching Lingerie Improves Women's Lives in South India
May 21, 2012, 12:09 AM
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Well: Diabetes on the Rise Among Teenagers
May 21, 2012, 12:01 AM
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IHT Rendezvous: A Female President Demands Equal Rights for Africa's Gays
May 20, 2012, 11:26 PM
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On Par: PGA Tour Moves Slowly to Speed the Pace of Play
May 20, 2012, 11:05 PM
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Campaign Stops: Obama on the High Wire
May 20, 2012, 11:55 PM
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Entitlement Reform For the Entitled
May 20, 2012, 9:51 PM
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Westward, Ho!
May 20, 2012, 9:30 PM
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Opinionator: Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 1
May 20, 2012, 5:00 PM
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20 May ' 02:28
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Last Update: 4:38 AM ET (08:38 GMT)
Charting the Journey to Obama’s Shift on Afghanistan
By DAVID E. SANGER
When President Obama joins other NATO leaders Sunday and Monday, the full extent of how his Afghan strategy has changed — from “war of necessity” to withdrawal on his terms — will be apparent.
Chinese Dissident Arrives in U.S., Ending an Ordeal
By THOMAS KAPLAN, ANDREW JACOBS and STEVEN LEE MYERS
Chen Guangcheng, the blind lawyer whose escape from house arrest jolted relations between the United States and China, followed a hastily arranged flight with an open-air news conference in New York.
Group of 8 Leaders Confront German Focus on Austerity
CAMP DAVID, Md. — Meeting at Camp David, leaders of the world’s richest countries banded together to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt the deepening debt crisis in Europe.
China Security Chief Seems to Keep His Hold on Power
By EDWARD WONG
BEIJING — Zhou Yongkang completed a tour of the volatile region of Xinjiang last week, a sign that he still had a firm hold on his post despite having opposed the purging of Bo Xilai.
Lynsey Addario for The New York Times
By LYDIA POLGREEN
President Robert G. Mugabe’s drive to put more wealth into the hands of black Zimbabweans is seen as a political move. Above, residents celebrate the arrival of checks.
Chelsea Wins Shootout, 4-3
Chelsea Takes the Champions League Title
By NICHOLAS KULISH
MUNICH — Bayern Munich controlled play throughout, but Chelsea’s Didier Drogba scored the tying goal in the 88th minute and converted the shootout’s decisive kick.
CAIRO — An ex-general and a onetime poet are showing signs of a surge just days before presidential voting begins.
Fatal Bomb Attack Raises Fear of Strife in Italy
BRINDISI, Italy — An explosion in front of a southern Italian school killed a student and hurt at least five more.
Hints at Looser Rules on Travel Stir Hope in Cuba
By VICTORIA BURNETT
HAVANA — For five decades, tight restrictions have governed who can leave the island, who can return and how long they can be gone.
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- Middle East
Deal on Pakistan Supply Lines Not Expected During NATO Summit
By MATTHEW ROSENBERG 18 minutes ago
CHICAGO — The United States and Pakistan are not expected to secure a deal to reopen supply lines to Afghanistan before a NATO summit begins on Sunday, American officials said.
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Thousands March Against Austerity in Frankfurt
By MELISSA EDDY
BERLIN — The peaceful event, called Blockupy, in a nod to the Occupy movement, was the culmination of four days of demonstrations and drew about 20,000 protesters.
Strong Quake Hits Northern Italy27 minutes ago
Powerful Quake Kills at Least 3 in Northern Italy58 minutes ago
Serbia Holds Presidential Vote3:22 AM ET
Medellín, Colombia, once famed for murder and cocaine, is now drawing notice for its ambitious urban projects, many aimed at easing life in the city’s slums.
Algerians Belittle Elections, but Not Enough to Protest
ALGIERS — The military-backed government’s victories in recent elections brought scorn on the streets of Algiers, but no Arab Spring-like marches, rallies or demonstrations.
Out of Mideast, a Comic Recipe for the Stage
By ROB WEINERT-KENDT
A seriocomedy about life under occupation, “Food and Fadwa” is the inaugural production of Noor Theater, the Middle Eastern American company in residence at New York Theater Workshop.
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From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz
By JOHN TIERNEY 12:31 AM ET
Research shows that more than half of office workers are dissatisfied with the level of “speech privacy” in their offices, and managers are hearing their complaints.
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Fashion & Style »
Independence From Monaco
By ELAINE SCIOLINO
Charlotte Casiraghi, whose grandmother is Princess Grace, is now in the spotlight, but strictly on her own terms.
For Arab Lesbians, a Place to Dance Freely
By MICHAEL T. LUONGO
After the success of the gay Arab dance event Habibi, an inaugural version for women is making its debut in New York.
Sunday Review »
Gray Matter: Finding the First Americans
New evidence is upending theories of how the continent was settled.
Does having a Facebook account turn a person into a narcissist?
Sunday Review »
Delia Ephron: The Banker’s Job
If you’re a car-service driver, don’t lose your car keys. If you’re a banker, don’t lose my money.
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IHT Rendezvous: A Deafening Silence About Chen in China
May 20, 2012, 3:44 AM
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ArtsBeat: A Night of Farewells (or Were They?) at 'Saturday Night Live'
May 20, 2012, 2:14 AM
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Bits: Facebook Gold Rush: Fanfare vs. Realities
May 20, 2012, 1:21 AM
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Off the Dribble: The Annotated Playoff Leader Board
May 19, 2012, 9:55 PM
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Bits: Mark Zuckerberg Ties the Knot
May 19, 2012, 9:51 PM
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DealBook: Discord at Key JPMorgan Unit Is Faulted in Loss
May 19, 2012, 9:16 PM
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Andrew Johnson's Difficult Task
May 19, 2012, 9:30 PM
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Nicholas D. Kristof: Flame Retardants and our Political Mess
May 19, 2012, 8:46 PM
- 4:24 AM ETDeal on Pakistan Supply Lines Not Expected During NATO Summit
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19 May ' 15:26
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BREAKING NEWS6:24 PM ET I’ll Have Another Wins 137th Preakness Stakes
World Leaders at U.S. Meeting Urge Growth, Not Austerity
By HELENE COOPER 3:39 PM ET
CAMP DAVID, Md. — Leaders of the Group of 8 nations, convened at Camp David, banded together on Saturday to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt Europe’s deepening debt crisis.
Chinese Dissident’s Exit to U.S. Ends Diplomatic Drama
By ANDREW JACOBS and STEVEN LEE MYERS 3:39 PM ET
BEIJING — Chen Guangcheng, the blind lawyer whose escape from house arrest jolted U.S.-China relations, left China on a flight bound for Newark with his wife and children on Saturday.
Discord in Key JPMorgan Unit Is Blamed in Loss
By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ 3:39 PM ET
Tension in 2010 and 2011 contributed to JPMorgan’s trades that created a loss said to equal at least $3 billion, current and former bankers said.
Dark-Horse Candidates Add to Egypt’s Suspense
By LIAM STACK and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK 3:12 PM ET
CAIRO — Ahmed Shafik, the last prime minister appointed by former President Hosni Mubarak, and Hamdeed Sabahi, a socialist, appeared to be gaining support days before the presidential election.
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Architecture Review
A City Rises, Along With Its Hopes
By MICHAEL KIMMELMAN
Medellín, Colombia, once famed for crime, is now drawing notice for its urban projects, many aimed at easing life in the city’s slums. Above, La Ladera library.
Zohra Bensemra/Reuters
Algerians Belittle Vote, but No Arab Spring
By ADAM NOSSITER
ALGIERS — The military-backed government’s victories in recent elections brought scorn on the streets of Algiers, but no Arab Spring-like demonstrations. Above, a poll worker.
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Caleb Kenna for The New York Times
Refugee Farmers Find Solace in Floodplain
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Refugees from Africa and South Asia who live in Vermont are rebuilding their livelihoods after flooding that followed Tropical Storm Irene and ruined 10,000 acres.
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Bayern Munich 1, Chelsea 1; Chelsea wins Shootout
Chelsea Wins Champions League Title
By JACK BELL 7 minutes ago
A 4-3 penalty kick shootout decided the contest between Chelsea, above, and Bayern Munich for the title of best club soccer team in Europe.
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Bayern Munich 1, Chelsea 1; Chelsea Wins Shootout, 4-3
Chelsea Wins Champions League Title
By JACK BELL 13 minutes ago
A penalty kick shootout decided the contest between Chelsea and Bayern Munich, playing at its home stadium, for the title of best club soccer team in Europe.
School Blast Stokes Worries of New Italy Violence
By GAIA PIANIGIANI and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO 4:14 PM ET
BRINDISI, Italy — The explosion that left at least one student dead occurred near a school named after an anti-Mafia magistrate killed in a Cosa Nostra bombing.
From the Magazine
Pacifists in the Cross-Fire
By LUKE MOGELSON
One hospital in Kabul treats anyone, from any side, no questions asked. The horrors of war come in every day.
In Afghanistan, Group Begins Campaign of Terror
By ROD NORDLAND 4:36 PM ET
KABUL — The emergence of a more extreme insurgent faction could trouble efforts to restart the peace process.
Heading Into Iran Talks, U.S. Sees Hopeful Signs
WASHINGTON — American negotiators say statements from Iran have raised the chances of compromise.
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Respect Your Elders
By CONSTANCE CASEY
In ‘Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms,’ the paleontologist Richard Fortey searches out species that have endured hundreds of millions of years of planetary turmoil.
Perilous Crossing
By JoANN C. GUTIN
With a Venusian transit imminent, 18th-century astronomers risked their lives for a chance to measure the solar system.
In Brazil, a Soccer Star Leaves His Mark
Romário de Souza Faria is stirring up Brazilians in a new realm: politics.
Spain’s Yearnings Are Now Its Agony
Spain took so long to rejoin Europe, only to find its future tethered to German wishes again.
American Accents on the Malecón
More than 1,300 Americans have registered for the Havana Biennial.
Sunday Review »
News Analysis: The Fight Over Who Fights
In Israel, a question of exemption from army service for the ultra-Orthodox has come to a boil.
Great Homes »
House Hunting in ... Cyprus
Cyprus suffered a severe blow from the global financial crisis.
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The Rail: Pays for the Pimlico Special/Preakness Double
May 19, 2012, 6:09 PM
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Wordplay: Wisecracks
May 19, 2012, 6:00 PM
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Gingrich Campaign at Least $4.8 Million in Debt
May 19, 2012, 5:43 PM
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FiveThirtyEight: The Most Powerful Special Interest in Washington: The Acronym
May 19, 2012, 4:39 PM
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Bats: Marlins' Johnson Working His Way Back to Dominance
May 19, 2012, 4:00 PM
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Wait Goes on for Hibs
May 19, 2012, 2:29 PM
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You're In the Wrong Place
May 19, 2012, 5:01 PM
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Opinionator: Wild Ponies and Wild Weather
May 19, 2012, 4:54 PM
Goal »
Hibernian, which has not won the Scottish Cup since 1902, will play for the title against Hearts of Midlothian.
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18 May ' 18:31
7:00 PM ET (23:00 GMT)
Facebook’s Shares End the Day Near Their Opening Price
By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED 5:44 PM ET
After an initial gain of 11 percent, the company’s stock headed back toward its offering price, $38, in heavy trading.
DealBook
Debut Marred by Trading Glitches
By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED and EVELYN M. RUSLI 22 minutes ago
The start of trading in Facebook shares was delayed by 20 minutes, and other problems followed.
Euro Crisis Sparks War of Words With Greece and Germany
By MELISSA EDDY and NICHOLAS KULISH 5:03 PM ET
BERLIN — A telephone conversation on Friday between Germany’s chancellor and Greece’s president became the latest flashpoint in the unfolding crisis over Greece’s membership in the euro.
U.N. Nuclear Chief Heads to Iran, Elevating Talks
By RICK GLADSTONE 2:22 PM ET
The unexpected development suggested that both the I.A.E.A. and Iran were moving to resolve their dispute over the agency’s requests for access to an Iranian military site.
House Vote Upholds Indefinite Detention of Terror Suspects
By JONATHAN WEISMAN 11 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The House beat back an unusual coalition and approved a contentious $642 billion Pentagon policy bill.
A City Rises, Along With Its Hopes
Medellín, Colombia, once famed for murder and cocaine, is now drawing notice for its ambitious urban projects, many aimed at easing life in the city’s slums.
2:02 PM ET
Dr. Robert L. Spitzer has reached a painful conclusion: “I believe I owe the gay community an apology.”
Mexico Detains Third General Tied to Drug Cartels
By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD 1:50 PM ET
MEXICO CITY — The arrests were without precedent, and reports suggested that others could be arrested.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Bountiful Baritone, Dies
By DANIEL LEWIS 13 minutes ago
Mr. Fischer-Dieskau’s beautiful voice and mastery of technique made him the 20th century’s pre-eminent interpreter of art songs. He was 86.
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U.S. Town’s Monument Irks Japanese Officials
Chinese Tycoon Gets Life Sentence for Smuggling
By ANDREW JACOBS 52 minutes ago
BEIJING — Lai Changxing, a peasant-turned-billionaire, was given a life sentence on Friday for his role in a corruption scandal, according to the state news media.
Candid Comments Shake Russian Stock Market
By ANDREW E. KRAMER 2:29 PM ET
MOSCOW — A comment by Russia's prime minister that discussed nuclear war more candidly than typical for politicians accelerated a stock market sell-off in Russia.
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Anger Rises After Killings in U.S.-Honduras Drug Sweep
By DAMIEN CAVE
MEXICO CITY — Residents of the isolated Mosquito Coast of Honduras have burned down government buildings and are demanding that American drug agents leave the area immediately.
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By HWAIDA SAAD and RICK GLADSTONE
BEIRUT — The crackdown on the demonstration at Aleppo University came less than a week after it had reopened following a raid by security forces that left at least four students dead.
New Details Are Released in Shooting of Trayvon Martin
By SERGE F. KOVALESKI and CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
Documents made public by the special prosecutor in the Florida case describe an attempt to revive the 17-year-old victim and injuries to George Zimmerman, the gunman.
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London 2012 »
2012 London Olympics
At 71, an Olympian Again
By MARY PILON
The Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu could be the oldest competitor at the Games in London.
2012 London Olympics Blog
Singleton Trains His Focus on Pistorius
By MARY PILON
Jerome Singleton hopes his showdown with Oscar Pistorius in the 100 meters at this summer’s Paralympics will bring more visibility to disabled sports.
Multimedia »
Pictures of the Day: New York and More
Protesters in Beirut, Lebanon, spoke out against President Bashar al-Assad.
N.Y./Region »
A Distant New York, Strangely Familiar
The oddities of New York in the early 20th century are revealed in photographs.
Fashion & Style »
Burial for a Basset Hound
What to do when your neighbors invite you to a funeral for their dog.
Science »
Tracing Life on an Atoll
A look at a delicate ecological chain inspires contemplation of the unknown circles of life.
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Bats: Reds Circle N.Y. on the Calendar and Make Themselves at Home
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Media Decoder: Plagiarism Charge Against Elizabeth Warren Made, Then Quickly Dropped
May 18, 2012, 9:01 PM
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DealBook: After Buildup, a Modest Start for Facebook
May 18, 2012, 9:01 PM
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The Lede: U.N. Observers Dodge Bullets and Mockery in Syria
May 18, 2012, 8:18 PM
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Wheels: On an R.O.V., Learning to Safely Navigate the Wilds of Randall's Island
May 18, 2012, 8:06 PM
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'Stay Classy,' Crossroads Admonishes Obama Camp
May 18, 2012, 7:47 PM
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Friday Night Music: Hitting the Ceiling
May 18, 2012, 4:21 PM
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Dot Earth: A 'Fracked' Photograph
May 18, 2012, 3:26 PM
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What Will President Obama Say?
May 18, 2012, 1:07 PM
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The Beast in the Big Easy
May 18, 2012, 12:30 PM
Swapping Out Charcoal With Ethanol
A company is supplying ethanol to households in the Mozambican capital that rely on charcoal for fuel.
ArtsBeat »
Lady Gaga Shows Prompt Protest in Philippines
Scores of Christians objected to her sexually charged lyrics and skimpy costumes.
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DealBook
Trading Begins on Facebook Shares: Live Updates
By ERIC OWLES, JEFFREY CANE and WILLIAM ALDEN 41 minutes ago
Shares of Facebook began trading above $42 on Friday, a rise of more than 10 percent from their initial offering price of $38 a share.
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Euro Watch
Rating Cuts in Europe Send Jitters Into Global Markets
By PAUL GEITNER 50 minutes ago
BRUSSELS — Group of Eight leaders headed into a meeting expected to focus on threats to the global economy a day after credit rating downgrades hit Greece and Spanish lenders.
Catalog of Wounded in Afghanistan War Could Be a Model
A doctor’s database of injuries in the Afghan war could help improve care, but the military has yet to follow his example.
Top Psychiatrist Apologizes for Study on Gay ‘Cure’
By BENEDICT CAREY
PRINCETON, N.J. — At the end of his career, Dr. Robert L. Spitzer has reached a painful conclusion: “I believe,” he wrote, “I owe the gay community an apology.”
China ‘Princelings’ Use Family Ties to Gain Riches
SHANGHAI — Bo Xilai, whose family has a substantial fortune, has been painted as a rogue operator. But other officials’ relatives have also amassed vast wealth.
Architecture Review
A City Rises, Along
With Its HopesBy MICHAEL KIMMELMAN
Medellín, Colombia, once famed for its crime, is now drawing notice for its ambitious urban projects.
- Arts
Italy Steps Up Security in Wake of Attacks
By GAIA PIANIGIANI and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
ROME — The move came after months of growing social tensions stemming from Italy’s economic crisis.
Italian University Switches to English for Success2 minutes ago
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After Stinging Report, Pope Softens Tone for U.S. Nuns14 minutes ago
An international collaboration between chefs, part of the Havana Biennial, combines a boundary-crossing art project with the simple delight of complicated food.
OPEC Sees Sanctions Taking Toll on Iran Oil Production
TEHRAN — A 12 percent decline in the first three months of the year is at odds with Iran’s assessment that there has been no significant change in output over the past year.
Bahrain Protesters Decry Unity Plans With Saudis2 minutes ago
UN Nuclear Chief to Visit Tehran for Rare Talks17 minutes ago
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Florida Steps Up Effort Against Illegal Voters
MIAMI — Florida officials are investigating more than 180,000 suspected noncitizens in an effort to tighten voter registration ahead of the presidential election.
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Critic’s Notebook
The True Stars at Cannes
By MANOHLA DARGIS
If the movies celebrated at the French festival sell few tickets, they remain influential, and for good reason.
Movies »
Movie Review | 'Battleship'
Aliens, Your Weapons Are Utterly Useless Against Our Rogues
By NEIL GENZLINGER
“Battleship,” a movie loosely based on the Hasbro game, is a cacophonous special-effects extravaganza.
Movie Review | 'The Color Wheel'
Are We There Yet? Sibling Rivalry on Road
By A. O. SCOTT
“The Color Wheel,” a black-and-white film approaching the mumblecore school, is written by its two stars.
From the Magazine »
Mitt Makes a Friend
The writer of “Men in Black 3” imagines the V.P. vetting process.
Currents
Obama Finds Middle Way on Gay Vows
President Obama declined to define gay marriage as a constitutionally protected federal right even as he endorsed it in a personal capacity.
Latitude: Uncomfortable Truths
A sex-crime case may prompt Britain's Pakistani community to review its attitudes toward women.
In Nepal, After Revolt, ‘Art Was Changed’
Amid the nation’s turmoil, the art scene in Katmandu is percolating.
Editorial Observer: Afghan Governance
The governor of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan did an experiment with transparent justice. Will it be repeated?
Travel »
When Your Guru Calls Shotgun
An author did a road trip with a meditation master. So why was she so tense?
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Evernote Will Go Slow on an I.P.O.
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The Caucus: Romney Unveils First Ad of General Election
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Motherlode: A Bar Mitzvah, With Autism
May 18, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Kanye West and Marilyn Manson Bring Films to Cannes
May 18, 2012, 11:02 AM
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The Cartoon That Taught Indians The Meaning of "Many"
May 18, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Found Poem Favorite | 'Free Flight Into the Wordless'
May 18, 2012, 11:00 AM
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Radio Times, Philadelphia
May 18, 2012, 9:55 AM
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Opinion Report: Fingerprints for Food Stamps
May 18, 2012, 8:25 AM
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Latitude: Uncomfortable Truths
May 18, 2012, 7:59 AM
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17 May ' 22:32
Friday, May 18, 2012 - Last Update: 12:54 AM ET (04:54 GMT)
‘Princelings’ in China Use Family Ties to Gain Riches
By DAVID BARBOZA and SHARON LaFRANIERE 44 minutes ago
SHANGHAI — The authorities are eager to paint the fallen official Bo Xilai, whose family has a substantial fortune, as a rogue operator. But other officials’ relatives have also amassed vast wealth.
News Analysis
A Greek Exit? Euro Zone May Be Ready
By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM
WASHINGTON — Years of foot-dragging and brinkmanship have prepared the European currency union for life without Greece.
Building the Next Facebook a Tough Task in Europe
By ERIC PFANNER
PARIS — Unlike in the United States, where Internet start-ups can expect venture capitalists to come calling, entrepreneurs in Europe face a shortage of financing.
White House Eases Limits on Investing in Myanmar
The Obama administration will give American firms far greater license to invest in Myanmar, responding to the country’s reforms.
Magnate Steps Into 2012 Campaign Fray on Wild Pitch
Word that Joe Ricketts had considered bankrolling ads invoking the incendiary race-infused statements of President Obama’s former pastor drew wide denunciation.
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Catalog of War’s Wounded Could Be Model
By C. J. CHIVERS
A doctor’s database of injuries in the Afghan war could help improve care, but the military has yet to follow his example. Above, a medic with an injured Marine.
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War Crimes Trial of Mladic Is Delayed
In Ratko Mladic’s trail, prosecutors detailed the events of the 1995 massacre that killed 8,000, but the judge cited “significant” errors in disclosing evidence to the defense. Above, victims of the massacre.
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Havana Journal
An Edible Cross-Cultural Art Project
By VICTORIA BURNETT
A collaboration between chefs focuses on the simple delight of food. Above, Marco Canora, foreground, and Eduardo Valle, two chefs in “Project Paladar.”
The New York Times
OPEC Sees Drop in Iran Oil Production
By THOMAS ERDBRINK
TEHRAN — A 12 percent decline in the first three months of 2012 is at odds with Iran’s assessment that there has been no significant change in output since sanctions were imposed. Above, a refinery in Iran.
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UN Council Calls for Sudan Agreement7:22 PM ET
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An Effort to Clear Illegal Voters From Rolls
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ
MIAMI — Florida officials are investigating more than 180,000 suspected noncitizens in an effort to tighten voter registration ahead of the presidential election. Above, a polling site in Tampa.
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BEIJING — A film on Cui Jian, the musician whose songs embodied the spirit of hope and protest among young people in China in 1989, faces obstacles in getting distributed.
Firms to Invest in Food Production for World’s Poor
By STEPHANIE STROM
African leaders will join President Obama to introduce an alliance of 45 companies that will invest in projects to help farmers grow enough food and earn a livelihood.
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Londoners Adopt Twisted Loyalties
By GEORGE VECSEY
Chelsea can become the first London team to win the Champions League, leaving many fans of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to root for Bayern Munich.
IHT Report: Education
Business Schools Look Local for a Global Reach
By PETER SAALFIELD and REBECCA APPEL
Prospective students from Brazil, Russia, India and China are exploring possibilities at home.
A Way Up for Women in Business
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The challenge of climbing Africa’s highest peak was used as a team-building exercise for female business students.
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No Comment Necessary: Bishop Harry Jackson
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U.S. Rewards Myanmar, Easing Ban on Investments
By STEVEN LEE MYERS 7 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will give American companies far greater license to make investments in Myanmar, allowing the first significant trade with the country in decades.
Euro Watch
In Greece, Leftist Leader Defies Europe on Austerity
By JAMES KANTER and NIKI KITSANTONIS 56 minutes ago
BRUSSELS — The leader of the Coalition of the Radical Left in Greece, Alexis Tsipras, challenged European leaders to find ways to preserve the euro area in its present form while relieving Greeks of their hardships.
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U.S. Says No D.E.A. Agents Took Part in Honduran Shootout
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WASHINGTON — The episode, which occurred last week in the jungles of Honduras, left several people dead and touched off anti-American protests in the Central American country.
U.S. Slaps Tariffs of 30% and More on Chinese Solar Panels
By KEITH BRADSHER and DIANE CARDWELL 28 minutes ago
The United States Commerce Department concluded that Chinese producers had “dumped” their products on the American market.
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Ms. Summer was a five-time Grammy winner who became a superstar in the 1970s with hits like “Last Dance.”
The Caucus
Billionaire Rejects Ads Linking Obama to Wright
By JIM RUTENBERG and JEFF ZELENY 2:31 PM ET
Joe Ricketts, who is behind ads showcasing the president’s link to the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, has disavowed them.
Long Odds on a Big Facebook Payday
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If history offers any lesson, average investors may find they face steep odds if they hope to make big money in a much-hyped stock like Facebook.
Trial of Former Serb Commander Is Postponed
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THE HAGUE — The war crimes trial of Ratko Mladic was delayed over “significant” errors by the prosecution.
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1:56 PM ET
SEOUL — North Korea has resumed construction of a nuclear reactor that can be used to expand the country’s nuclear weapons program, an American-based institute said Thursday.
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After 7 Years, No End in Sight to Phone Hacking Scandal
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GLADSTONE, N.J. — Michelle Wie will walk in Stanford’s commencement in June after finishing her undergraduate degree in communications.
Regina Spektor Has Piano, Will Travel
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Op-Ed: NATO in a Time of Austerity
Stéphane Abrial and other op-ed contributors write on NATO’s challenges as the organization’s leaders and partners prepare for a summit in Chicago.
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Ireland Hopes Clubs’ Success Rubs Off
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Latitude: Acting in Tongues
A London festival staging Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 37 languages reveals that stories of human frailty are a lingua franca around the world.
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Delivering Babies by the Book (Abridged)
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Latitude: Coalition of the Unwilling
Differences are still too great for the new governing coalition in Israel to jumpstart peace.
Selling the Pared-Down Life
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Bats: Baseball to Referee A's San Jose Aspirations
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Bits: Are We Addicted to Facebook? It's Complicated.
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Ex-Player Writes Dissertation on Post-Football Struggles
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How to Energize the Liberal Base
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A Conversation With Ambassador Rice
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April Is the Gnarliest Month
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Latitude: Acting in Tongues
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Not a Greek Problem
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Children Make You Happier
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Softening, Merkel Says She Is Open to Greek Stimulus
By NICHOLAS KULISH and MELISSA EDDY
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would discuss stimulus programs to get Greece’s economy growing again and that she was committed to keeping the country in the euro zone.
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Whites Account for Under Half of Births in United States
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
WASHINGTON — Non-Hispanic white births are no longer a majority in America, a tipping point that has implications for politics, the economy and a nation’s identity.
Brazil’s Leader Faces Defining Decision on Forest Protection
By SIMON ROMERO
RIO DE JANEIRO — A bill awaiting action by President Dilma Rousseff would open vast areas to ranching and farming, potentially reversing gains in slowing Amazon deforestation.
Figure in China’s Political Drama Found in Cambodia
By KEITH BRADSHER 3:52 AM ET
PHNOM PENH — Until now, a French architect named Patrick Henri Devillers — the most mysterious figure who has been part of the drama surrounding Bo Xilai — had not been heard from.
Egypt’s Military Leader Promises a Fair Election
By MAYY EL SHEIKH
CAIRO — Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi spoke amid concerns about voting fraud and the military’s willingness to shift to civilian control.
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GeoEye, via Associated Press
N. Korea Said to Resume Reactor Work
By CHOE SANG-HUN 1:56 AM ET
SEOUL — An analysis of recent satellite imagery showed that North Korea had restarted construction at its Yongbyon facility after months of inactivity.
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After 7 Years, No End in Sight to Scandal
By RAVI SOMAIYA
LONDON — The scandal that has shaken Rupert Murdoch’s global media empire, which is now the focus of three Scotland Yard inquires and more than 100 civil lawsuits, may also cross the Atlantic.
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U.S. Agents Join Drug Fight in Honduras
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The country is a growing focus of American efforts aimed at drug cartels that have sought to use its ungoverned spaces. Above, an American soldier.
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Gathering for NATO Puts Chicago on Alert
By MONICA DAVEY and STEVEN YACCINO
CHICAGO — The first NATO summit meeting to be held in the United States outside of Washington amounts to a test for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Above, police and protesters on Tuesday.
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Out of Mideast, a Comic Recipe for the Stage
By ROB WEINERT-KENDT
A seriocomedy about life under occupation, “Food and Fadwa,” above, is the inaugural production of Noor Theater, the Middle Eastern American company in residence at New York Theater Workshop.
G.O.P. Group Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama
G.O.P. Group Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama
By JEFF ZELENY and JIM RUTENBERG 2:29 AM ET
WASHINGTON — A group of Republican strategists and a billionaire are working on a provocative campaign against President Obama.
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In France, New Cabinet Is Announced by Hollande
By STEVEN ERLANGER
PARIS — France’s new president, François Hollande, unveiled a center-left cabinet on Wednesday.
Diplomatic Memo
Asking Europe to Open Its Wallet for Afghanistan
By ALISSA J. RUBIN
KABUL — Europeans have a grimmer view for what can be done than do their American and British counterparts.
Ahead of Facebook I.P.O., a Skeptical Madison Ave.
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Despite overwhelming interest in its I.P.O., Facebook is facing concerns over its ability to attract enough advertising revenue.
Technology »
Taking Beats Anywhere, by Bluetooth
By DAVID POGUE
Pump up the volume with either of two high-end wireless room speakers: Bose’s SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker or Jawbone’s Big Jambox.
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Cloud storage offers a substitute for physical storage, with the ability to synchronize across multiple devices.
Health »
Doubt Cast on ‘Good Cholesterol’
A study showed that people with higher levels of HDL, often called “good cholesterol,” did not have any significant decrease in risk of heart disease.
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A Sly Wink to Pinups
The pinup has evolved from the all- American calendar girl to an emblem of hip femininity.
A Delight in Difficulty
New games make a fetish of how impossible they are. And Fez might be the most impenetrable of them all.
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India Ink: A Conversation With : Urban Planner Rahul Mehrotra
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The Fifth Down: Matt Bahr's Story of Kicking and Concussions
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The Learning Network: How Far Would You Go for Fashion?
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Economix: Investigating JPMorgan Chase
May 17, 2012, 5:00 AM
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Romney Raises $40.1 Million in April, Nearly Matching Obama
May 17, 2012, 5:00 AM
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Lens: A Gift to New York From Gordon Parks
May 17, 2012, 5:00 AM
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Campaign Stops: Believing in Obama
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Winning Student Essays on Bullying
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Opinionator: Goodbye to Gitmo
May 16, 2012, 9:00 PM
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16 May ' 16:38
7:33 PM ET (23:33 GMT)
Flight of Euros Speeds Up, Adding to Greek Worries
4:53 PM ET
ATHENS — As leaders tentatively set a new date for elections, bankers monitored the continued flight of billions of euros from the country amid renewed concern over its fate within the euro zone.
Bosnian Serb Leader Goes on Trial Over War Atrocities
By MARLISE SIMONS
THE HAGUE — Ratko Mladic appeared at the International Criminal Tribunal on Wednesday to face charges stemming from some of the bloodiest events of the Bosnian war.
Brain Ailments in Veterans Likened to Those in Athletes
By JAMES DAO 46 minutes ago
The same degenerative brain disease found in football players and boxers has been found in veterans exposed to roadside bombs, a finding with potentially profound implications.
Alexei Nikolayev/Associated Press
Russian Police Crack Down on Protesters
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN 40 minutes ago
MOSCOW — Police cleared dozens of protesters from a square where they had camped out for more than a week in a demonstration against Vladimir V. Putin.
Daniel Becerril/Reuters
Amid Carnage, Mexicans Find Diversions
CADEREYTA JIMÉNEZ, Mexico — As violence takes a turn for the worse, many are alarmed by their disaffection. Above, a body was found outside Monterrey.
European Pressphoto Agency
Yemen Moves to Recapture Towns
By ROBERT F. WORTH
WASHINGTON — Dozens were killed in attacks as Yemen’s government intensified efforts to take back land held by insurgents. Above, Yemeni soldiers.
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Last Ones Left in a Toxic Kansas Town
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Paralyzed, Moving a Robot With Their Minds
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Scientists reported that an implant allowed two quadriplegic people to move a robotic arm with just their thoughts.
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‘Whale’ Said to Be Leaving JPMorgan
By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ 3:28 PM ET
Bruno Iksil, the trader at the center of the bank’s $2 billion debacle, is expected to depart, colleagues said.
Spaniards Go Underground to Fight Slump
By RAPHAEL MINDER 3:14 PM ET
SEVILLE, Spain — As the recession deepens, more workers are getting by on a booming black market economy.
Readers’ Comments
Riot Police Break Up Antigovernment Encampment in Moscow
“The great irony is that the very people who benefited so greatly from Putin’s reforms in his first tenure as president are the ones protesting the loudest,” writes Comraderoger in Moscow.
Greece Sets Date for New Vote Amid Euro Exit Fears
“Greek problems can not be solved by injecting more money into a political antiquity called Greece,” writes Ira Waxmann in Germany.
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A protester was arrested by the European Central Bank in Frankfurt.
Op-Ed: Taking Stock of the Atlantic Alliance
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A Villa in a Cyprus Hill Town
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Latitude: The Party Without the Lady
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Arts »
‘Liz & Dick’
The prod- ucer of “Liz and Dick” says some of Elizabeth Taylor’s friends disapprove of his casting.
Latitude: True Colors
When he helped end apartheid, F.W. De Klerk may have been politically shrewd, but he was not morally upstanding.
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Paulson Pitches AngloGold Ashanti and Caesar's
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The Lede: Syrian Activists Question U.N. Observer Mission After Deadly Attack on Protesters
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Media Decoder: Columbia University Radio Station Is Fined $10,000
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Senate Republicans Engineer Rebuke on Budget
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An Anonymous Attack on Obama's Record
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16 May ' 06:00
8:55 AM ET (12:55 GMT)
Bosnian Serb Leader Goes On Trial Over War Atrocities
By MARLISE SIMONS and ALAN COWELL 29 minutes ago
THE HAGUE — The former military commander, Ratko Mladic, appeared at the International Criminal Tribunal on Wednesday to face charges stemming from some of the bloodiest events of the Bosnian conflict in the 1990s.
COMBAT OUTPOST SANGESAR, Afghanistan — This year, 22 American-led coalition service members have been killed by men in Afghan uniform, which the military calls “green on blue” attacks.
Turmoil in Greece Sends Shudders Across Euro Zone
ATHENS — Fears of a possible run on the banks escalated on Tuesday after Greek leaders again failed to form a government, ushering the country toward new elections.
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The Caucus
Obama Campaign Says $43.6 Million Raised in April
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR
President Obama added to his edge over Mitt Romney even as money continues to pour in to outside groups.
- Asia
Jes Aznar for The New York Times
LAMSUGOD, the Philippines — At the orphanage his father founded in the Philippines, the children still toss around a football the N.F.L. player left for them.
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BEIRUT — United Nations observers were unscathed in a confrontation on Tuesday, but activist groups said 20 people were killed. Above, monitors in Damascus.
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American chef Thomas Keller and Andoni Luis Aduriz of Spain back each other up while slicing through some of the profession’s favorite platitudes.
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Testing a Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s
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Obama Campaign Announces Raising $43.6 Million in April
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Extremists and Enablers
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Opinion Report: The Debt Ceiling
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The Power of Nursing
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Germany and China: Too Close for Some
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