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Talks on Austerity Moves Break Down in Greece
By RACHEL DONADIO and NIKI KITSANTONIS 52 minutes ago
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
CAIRO — Investigating judges accused the Americans of manipulating the Egyptian political process and improperly collecting information to send home to the United States.
U.S. and Israel Split on Ways to Deter a Nuclear Iran
By MARK LANDLER and DAVID E. SANGER 10 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — An intense debate has erupted over when Tehran’s nuclear facilities will become invulnerable to an Israeli attack, and if sanctions need more time to work.
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By DAVID WALDSTEIN 57 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.
Scientists Reach Subglacial Lake47 minutes ago
5 European Nations to Help U.S. on Tax Evasion
Maldives Clashes Continue52 minutes ago
Questions Raised in Afghan Detainee’s Case
By CHARLIE SAVAGE 9:18 PM ET
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.
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
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Syria's Homs Bombarded Again, Turks Push for Solution8 minutes ago
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Canada Protests Russian Arms Support to Syria7:54 PM ET
Libya Struggles to Curb Militias as Chaos Grows
By ANTHONY SHADID 48 minutes ago
TRIPOLI, Libya — The Arab world’s most sweeping revolution is foundering as the interim Libyan government seems to be paralyzed by its lack of power to control competing militias.
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.
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Mexican Navy Recovers 15 Bodies From Mass Graves9:33 PM ET
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.
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.
The deposed president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, on his country’s strangled democracy.
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IHT Rendezvous: Washington Says 'Benvenuto' to Italy's New Leader
February 8, 2012, 11:13 PM
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Wordplay: Cruising Through the Puzzle
February 8, 2012, 10:00 PM
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A Lawsuit Accuses Relativity Media and Fortress of Fraud
February 8, 2012, 9:48 PM
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DealBook: 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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A Rosier Jobs Outlook From Obama's Advisers
February 8, 2012, 9:00 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
February 8, 2012, 5:55 PM
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It's Not About Religious Freedom
February 8, 2012, 5:47 PM
- 11:13 PM ETWashington Says 'Benvenuto' to Italy's New Leader
- 11:09 PM ETG.O.P. Leaders in House Remove Part of Ethics Bill
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08 Feb ' 14:34
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By NEIL MacFARQUHAR and MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ 3:48 PM ET
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.
5 European Nations Agree to Help U.S. on Tax Evasion
By DAVID JOLLY and BRIAN KNOWLTON 3:33 PM ET
PARIS — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain will “intensify their cooperation” to identify U.S. tax cheats in return for help in finding U.S. accounts held by residents of those countries.
After Delay, Greek Leaders Meet About Austerity Plan
By NIKI KITSANTONIS and LANDON THOMAS Jr. 3 minutes ago
ATHENS — After three days, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos finally met with other leaders as evidence mounted that they were close to agreeing to measures required for a bailout.
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Capello Resigns as Manager of England’s Soccer Team6 minutes ago
Gingrich Warns of Iranian Nuclear Attack
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Family in Icy Afghan Camp Loses 8th Child
By ROD NORDLAND 47 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan — Even by the standards of destitution in Afghan refugee camps, the story of Sayid Mohammad is a hard-luck one.
Amid Political Turmoil, Maldives Clashes Continue
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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.
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Japan and United States Hope to Strike New Okinawa Deal
By MARTIN FACKLER 12:57 PM ET
TOKYO — An earlier 2006 plan aimed at removing 8,000 Marines from the island hinged on relocating an important Marine air base.
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.
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Greece Mulls Harsh New Cuts in Bailout Talks11 minutes ago
Israeli Union Starts a National General Strike
By ETHAN BRONNER 4:16 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.
U.S. Mulls Humanitarian Aid, New Coalition for Syria9 minutes ago
Egypt to Deploy Soldiers, Tanks Ahead of Strike45 minutes ago
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.
Clashes in Senegal Between Police, Protesters2:12 PM ET
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Al Shabaab Car Bomber Kills 11 in Mogadishu1:28 PM ET
Inquiry Into Brothers’ Outsourcing Firm Stirs High Political Circles in Mexico
By KARLA ZABLUDOVSKY
TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ, Mexico — The Álvarez Puga consulting company, which has longstanding connections to top politicians, is accused of a scheme to pocket tax payments and engage in other fraudulent practices.
Texans Sentenced for Buying Guns for Mexican Cartel30 minutes ago
Brazilian Troops Tighten Security at Police Strike35 minutes ago
Mexico Road Project Sets Up Fight Over Ruins40 minutes ago
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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Pictures of the Day
Riots continued in the Maldives, and Tibetan monks protested in New Delhi.
Dining & Wine »
With Coffee, a High Price for Individualism
Single-serve brewing machines come at a cost.
Fashion & Style »
The fashion publicist Pierre Rougier is as influential as he is controversial in the fashion world.
Op-Ed: The Dregs of Dictatorship
Dictatorships don't always die when the dictator leaves office, the deposed president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, writes.
Asia Pacific »
A politician famed for busting gangs was said to have tried to defect to the U.S.
Rendezvous »
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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On the Runway: Ford Acknowledges Using Models Who Are Under 16
February 8, 2012, 5:13 PM
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Media Decoder: Nickelodeon Adds a Sponsor for Programming for Mothers
February 8, 2012, 5:12 PM
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Surplus Renewable Energy: An Update
February 8, 2012, 5:09 PM
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Bits: Network Equipment Maker Airvana Sues Ericsson
February 8, 2012, 5:05 PM
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The Caucus: Saying 'Ciao' to Italy's New Leader
February 8, 2012, 5:05 PM
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Making Marriage Better
February 8, 2012, 5:05 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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08 Feb ' 09:30
12:29 PM ET (17:29 GMT)
Russia Urges Talks in Syria as City Is Said to Be Pounded
9:17 AM ET
MOSCOW — 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.
Greek Leaders Struggle to Reach Agreement on Cuts
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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Nokia to Cut 4,000 Jobs at 3 Factories8:17 AM ET
Israeli Union Launches General Strike11:06 AM ET
Clashes Follow Power Shift in Maldives
By JIM YARDLEY 11:21 AM ET
NEW DELHI — Protesters battled with police on Wednesday after the island nation’s former president claimed he was forced to surrender power at gunpoint.
Russian Scientists Reach Ancient Sub-Glacial lake
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and JAMES GORMAN 11:12 AM ET
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 10:57 AM ET
BEIJING — Microblogs lit up over reports that Wang Lijun, a politician famed for busting gangs, tried to defect to America.
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LUCKNOW, India — An election in India’s biggest state is being seen as a barometer of the key issues shaping national politics.
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NEW DELHI — India’s central bank and economic analysts predict that growth will fall sharply to 7 percent this fiscal year and remain sluggish.
U.S. and Japan Pave Way to Send Okinawa Marines to Guam23 minutes ago
NATO, Afghan and Pakistan Officials to Hold Border Talks34 minutes ago
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.
U.S. Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by 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.
Under Pressure, Nigerian Leader Relents on Gas Price
By ADAM NOSSITER
LAGOS, Nigeria — The abrupt removal of the fuel subsidy had been seen as one more act of insensitivity by a government the protesters criticized for favoring the wealthy.
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Still Painting Messages on Buildings, but No Longer a Vandal
By NIKO KOPPEL
A love of graffiti has gained Steve Powers notoriety on the streets, fame in the art world and a long arrest sheet. It has also earned him a Fulbright scholarship.
Court Strikes Down Ban on Gay Marriage in California
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.
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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.
Green Column
Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?
Around the world, officials are wrestling over what to do about plastic bags.
Technology »
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.
Arts »
Opening Japan, Through Photography
In Italy, two revelatory shows trace 19th century photography in Japan.
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The New Old Age: Fair Pay for Home Health Aides
February 8, 2012, 12:14 PM
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ArtsBeat: The Grammys: Does Anyone Stand a Chance Against Adele?
February 8, 2012, 12:06 PM
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Carpetbagger: My Oscar Picks: Nick Jonas
February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM
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Man Is Accused of Impersonating a Police Officer
February 8, 2012, 11:53 AM
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Green: On Our Radar: A Subglacial Lake
February 8, 2012, 11:49 AM
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The 6th Floor: Joe Moses Starter Kit
February 8, 2012, 11:46 AM
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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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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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08 Feb ' 04:22
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Russia Urges Nations to Join Its Diplomatic Push on Syria
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ and ALAN COWELL 6:18 AM ET
MOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Syria’s vice president would seek open talks with the rebels, even as regime forces were reported to be shelling the city of Homs.
Greek Leaders Struggle for Agreement on Cuts
By LANDON THOMAS Jr. 13 minutes ago
LONDON — Driving the talks has been a clear recognition that the ever-worsening collapse of the Greek economy will require another increase in bailout funds.
Another Twist, as Santorum Fares Well
Rick Santorum’s wins in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri on Tuesday raised fresh questions about Mitt Romney’s ability to corral conservative support.
Dilip Vishwanat for TheTimes
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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Maldives Leader Urges Unity Government
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 47 minutes ago
MALE, Maldives — President Mohammed Waheed Hassan, who took office Tuesday after his predecessor stepped down, denied claims that a coup took place.
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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.
Lucian Freud Exhibition Opens With Royal Visit2 minutes ago
Greek Party Leaders Prepare for Crucial Debt Talks2 minutes ago
Rupert Murdoch's Company Settles 9 Lawsuits2 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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Gay Union Ban Struck Down in California
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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From N.B.A. Novelty Act to Knicks Star
By HOWARD BECK
Jeremy Lin, an Asian-American Harvard graduate, couldn’t find a role in professional basketball. Then he scored 53 points in two games for the Knicks.
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.
Settlements in British Hacking Cases12 minutes ago
U.S.-Japan Talks on Base Advance46 minutes ago
Israeli Union Starts a General Strike3:48 AM ET
Europe May Relax Airline Emission Rules
Guerrilla Golfers Take Time for a Few Rounds
Wartime can’t keep Myanmar’s Kachin State rebels off of their six-hole golf course.
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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You're the Boss: Finding a Balance Between Delegating and Micromanaging
February 8, 2012, 7:00 AM
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The Fifth Down: Wes Welker's Drop, and Too Much Talk
February 8, 2012, 7:00 AM
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Deep Freeze Brings the Wolf to Europe's Door, Literally and Figuratively
February 8, 2012, 6:50 AM
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The Early Word: Decision Time
February 8, 2012, 6:17 AM
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Gadgetwise: Tip of the Week: Customizing Folder Previews
February 8, 2012, 6:05 AM
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City Room: Poll Finds Strong Disapproval of Mayor's Handling of Schools
February 8, 2012, 6:00 AM
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Latitude: Zimbabwe's Long Winter
February 8, 2012, 6:04 AM
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07 Feb ' 22:35
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.
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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.
Greece Puts Off Decision on Austerity Moves Amid a Strike Protesting Them
By RACHEL DONADIO
ATHENS — Missing another deadline, the government failed to reach agreement with creditors Tuesday, and Greek workers walked off the job to protest austerity measures.
U.S. Eyes Cuts to Iraq Embassy After Troops Exit37 minutes ago
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U.S. Says Weighing Humanitarian Aid to Syrian People10:29 PM ET
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
By MATT RICHTEL 8 minutes ago
In a new tactic for countering the data assault, offices are giving workers a second computer screen and sometimes a third.
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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India Ink: U.P. Elections, Window on India's Politics
February 8, 2012, 12:50 AM
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Nixon's Trip and Cronkite's Socks
February 8, 2012, 12:13 AM
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The Learning Network: Word of the Day | diversion
February 8, 2012, 12:07 AM
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Well: Does Foot Form Explain Running Injuries?
February 8, 2012, 12:01 AM
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Santorum Claims Victory for Conservatism After Twin Wins
February 7, 2012, 11:16 PM
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Wordplay: Flimflam
February 7, 2012, 10:00 PM
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Campaign Stops: The Persistence of the Culture War
February 7, 2012, 10:27 PM
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Opinionator: Lost, Again
February 7, 2012, 9:30 PM
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07 Feb ' 18:14
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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.
LOS ANGELES — 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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Russian Envoy Meets With Syrian Leaders
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ and RICK GLADSTONE 2 minutes ago
MOSCOW — With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.
Live Coverage
Results From Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Updates and analysis from Times reporters on the Republican contests.
Caucus Results9:13 PM ET2:00Minnesota » Candidate Pct. 
Santorum 47.8% 
Paul 23.1 
Romney 16.1 
Gingrich 12.9 
Others 0.2 3% reporting Colorado » Candidate Pct. Gingrich 0.0% Paul 0.0 Romney 0.0 Santorum 0.0 Others 0.0 0% reporting The Missouri primary is nonbinding and has no effect on delegates.Officials Question Accounts of Deaths From Cold
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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 43 minutes ago
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 Plans To Retry Dead Lawyer In Tax Case
By ANDREW E. KRAMER 5 minutes ago
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.
Iraq’s Political Crisis Eases as Sunni Ministers Rejoin the Government
By TIM ARANGO 29 minutes ago
BAGHDAD — The incremental step sets the stage for a national conference to seek a durable solution to a sectarian conflict that erupted in December.
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Iran Shrugs Off Latest U.S. Sanctions, Trade Suffers6:14 PM ET
MEXICO CITY — The historic choice of Josefina Vázquez Mota as its presidential candidate may turn out to be a shrewd move for the party of Mexico’s incumbent president, political analysts said Monday.
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After Outcry, a Senior Official Resigns at Komen
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Karen Handel’s resignation came just days after the cancer foundation reversed its decision to cut funds to Planned Parenthood.
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Mindful Eating as Food for Thought
By JEFF GORDINIER
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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Preserving the Language of Côte-Rôtie
By ERIC ASIMOV
Nowadays, rather than a perfumed delicacy, a bottle of Côte-Rôtie is more likely to be a powerhouse, big and fruity.
A Fashionista’s Day Is Never Done
A guide to navigating New York Fashion Week, from the runway to your iPad.
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‘The Miners’ Hymns’
A look at the days when coal fueled Britain and recounts the demise of the mining trade.
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Valentine’s Day Cookies
Shortbread gets a slick of tart jam, a layer of ganache, and a sprinkle of salt.
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‘Bringing Up Bébé'
An American woman living in Paris shares the wisdom of French child rearing.
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DealBook: Goldman, on Both Sides of a Deal, Is Now in Court
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A Secret Donor Revealed
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IHT Rendezvous: Chinese Students Paying U.S. Tuitions - How? And Why?
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Live Coverage: Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri
February 7, 2012, 8:05 PM
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City Room: The Bus Depot the M.T.A. Doesn't Want You to See (Or Does It?)
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The Fifth Down: For Championship Payouts, Baseball Is Better
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Komen's Political Person Resigns over Political Reaction to Non-Political Controversy
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Wages and Values
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U.S. Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half
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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Russian Envoy Meets Syrian Leaders
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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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