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Kathy Willens/The Associated PressProsecutors want Madoff's bail revokedBy ALEX BERENSON, EDMUND L. ANDREWS AND DAVID STOUT
U.S. prosecutors told a judge Monday that Bernard Madoff, accused of an investment scam, tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from government investigators.
- SEC accused of failing to follow Madoff warnings
- Trustee overseeing Madoff bankruptcy seeks broad authority
- Toyota to cut auto production
- Automakers hit by poor December sales in Japan
- Special Coverage: Aviation and Transportation
President-elect Barack Obama took his recovery package to Capitol Hill, working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.Israel drives deeper into Gaza, rebuffing diplomatic effortsBy TAGHREED EL-KHODARY AND ISABEL KERSHNER As European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants. For Israel, a chance to attack in Bush's final days- Hezbollah unlikely to enter Mideast conflict, analysts say
- Interactive feature: Conflict in Gaza
German officials negotiate terms of stimulus packageEU tries to stay neutral as Russia reduces gas flow to UkraineAfter 1,000 years, the "Genji" lives on in Kyoto- Globespotters: Madrid's Favorite Post-Holiday Meal
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1:19AM*U.S. groups seen in talks to save Waterford Wedgwood1:09AMHarmison tells duo to settle differences1:04AMObama seeks swift passage of U.S. fiscal package1:03AMPolo is big business in Argentina despite slowdown12:56AM*Marks & Spencer seen cutting over 1,000 jobs1:19AM*U.S. groups seen in talks to save Waterford Wedgwood12:56AM*Marks & Spencer seen cutting over 1,000 jobs12:33AMU.S. and Germany mull tax cuts12:32AM*Consumer morale worsens in December11:50PMApple's Jobs reassures investors about his health1:09AMHarmison tells duo to settle differences1:03AMPolo is big business in Argentina despite slowdown12:48AMIndia's Nehwal resolves to make top five11:59PMHarmison tells England duo to settle differences9:43PMClough junior could follow famous father to Derby1:39AM*Gaza civilian toll rises; diplomats seek truce1:39AMToyota to suspend production for 11 days in Japan1:38AMUS govt to NY judge: Jail Madoff without bail1:37AM*Vick revises bankruptcy plan on hopeful NFL return1:37AM2008 US auto sales1:39AMToyota to suspend production for 11 days in Japan12:59AMLatin America stocks gain on US construction data12:49AMForeign workers face stress as unemployment rises12:44AMShhh! Gadget racket threatens pulsar research1:37AM*Vick revises bankruptcy plan on hopeful NFL return1:35AM*Beckham's Milan experience may cool his MLS fire1:31AMRaptors, Bucks each missing key players1:29AMChris Carpenter could close for Cardinals1:23AMPro Rodeo LeadersRotterdam elects first Moroccan-born mayorPoliceman wounded by gunmen in AthensEiffel Tower closed as snow blankets Europe New sense of frugality for young Chinese workersMARKETS: Profit-taking expected to soften share gains in AsiaEU tries to defuse Ukraine-Russia gas dispute
- Beijing urges firms to 'purify' Web from porn
A top editor to step down at Washington PostArrests increased in Muslim region of ChinaIndia gives Pakistan evidence in Mumbai attacks- 36 hours in Maui
Before election, Iranian hard-liners crack down- Coup leaders in Guinea agree to hold election in 2009
Kidnappings in Mexico send shivers across border- Catholics won't let their church go
Many people feel insecure in a world in which everything is changing."Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb of Rotterdam, the first Moroccan-born person to hold that post in a major Dutch city.
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Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York TimesKidnappings in Mexico send shivers across borderBy SAM DILLON
A string of kidnappings singling out people with children or spouses in the United States has caused many people to flee Mexico.
Bush authorizes immediate airlift to aid Darfur peacekeepersBy DAVID STOUT AND BRIAN KNOWLTON
President George W. Bush has authorized an immediate airlift of vehicles and equipment to bolster the international peacekeeping mission in the Darfur region of western Sudan, the White House announced Monday.
Arrests increased in Muslim region of ChinaBy EDWARD WONG
Authorities in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang approved the arrests of nearly 1,300 people in the first 11 months of last year, a report said on Sunday.
German officials negotiate terms of stimulus packageBy CARTER DOUGHERTY
Top German officials on Monday began hammering out a new economic stimulus package that could be worth up to €50 billion over the next two years.
EU tries to stay neutral as Russia reduces gas flow to UkraineBy KATRIN BENNHOLD
As Russia put the latest tightening twist on the gas valve to Ukraine on Monday, Europe steadfastly refused to become the arbiter in a price dispute in which both sides have weaker hands than in a similar standoff three years ago.
Israelis push deep into Gaza CityBy ETHAN BRONNER
Israeli troops commandeered high-rise buildings in three eastern districts of Gaza City on Monday, expelling residents and shooting Palestinian militants in the streets in the military's furious effort to destroy Hamas's fighting ability.
- For Israel, a chance to attack in Bush's final days
- Hezbollah unlikely to enter Mideast conflict, analysts say
- Interactive feature: Conflict in Gaza
- Beijing urges firms to 'purify' Web from porn
- Before election, Iranian hard-liners crack down
- Rotterdam elects first Moroccan-born mayor
- Ford sales dropped 32.4% in December
- U.S. auto sales ended year on low note
Paul Krugman: Fighting off depressionLet's not mince words: This looks an awful lot like the beginning of a second Great Depression. Will we "act swiftly and boldly" enough to stop that from happening?Begetting violenceWilliam Kristol: Israel, Hamas - and Iran target="_blank">width="336" height="280" border="0" alt="" />
8:28PM*Oil rises 5 percent as geopolitical concerns mount8:16PM*Obama campaigns for U.S. fiscal package8:08PM*Russia reduces gas flows to Europe8:06PM*U.S. and Germany mull tax cuts7:56PM*Waterford Wedgwood calls in receivers8:28PM*Oil rises 5 percent as geopolitical concerns mount8:06PM*U.S. and Germany mull tax cuts7:56PM*Waterford Wedgwood calls in receivers6:03PMEDF declares British Energy bid unconditional6:02PM*FTSE maintains rally as Vodafone gains8:49PM*Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell have twin girls8:49PM*Alaska officer says politics slowed drug arrest8:48PM*Kennedy, Clinton eulogize Sen. Claiborne Pell8:48PM*Gunman opens fire on riot police in Athens, injuring 18:46PM*Gaza hospital overwhelmed by dead, wounded8:35PMGold down8:24PM*US airlines sue FAA over crew rest rules8:12PM*NY Fed begins purchasing mortgage securities7:56PM*Ex-Boeing worker gets 10 months for copter damage8:40PMSurging Caps need fewer 'valleys' from goalies8:38PMWomen's Top 25 Schedule8:31PMMen's Top 25 College Basketball Schedule8:30PMTapscott: 'Signs of progress' for Arenas
- Gunmen attack policemen in Athens
Moroccan immigrant becomes mayor of RotterdamObama puts economy at top of his agendaMARKETS: U.S. markets fluctuate as automakers report salesLuxury falls prey to economicsPublishers tighten belts amid gloomCaution shapes the outlook of technology investorsGoogle gives out-of-print books a new life online- Eiffel Tower closed as snow blankets Europe
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, rebuffing truce effortsNews Analysis: For Israel, a chance to attack in Bush's final daysJudge in Zimbabwe orders activist be given medical exam- Looking half her age: Barbie at 50
- Transition in Washington: Obama plan includes $300 billion in tax cuts
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Khalil Hamra/The Associated PressIsrael pushes deeper into Gaza, rebuffing truce effortsBy TAGHREED EL-KHODARY AND ISABEL KERSHNER
Even as President Nicolas Sarkozy of France readied a new quest for a cease-fire, Israeli forces took control of rocket-launching areas and surrounded Gaza City.
Europe sends delegations to promote a cease-fireGaza hospital fills up, mainly with civiliansGunmen attack policemen in AthensBy ANTHEE CARASSAVA
Authorities said at least two masked gunmen sprayed the police unit with more than 20 bullets, seriously injuring a 21-year-old officer.
By THE NEW YORK TIMESThe chief executive of Apple, Steven Jobs, announced that he was being treated for a "hormone imbalance" but was staying on as head of the company.News AnalysisFor Israel, a chance to attack in Bush's final daysBy SCOTT SHANEBy NAZILA FATHIAs the race for Iran's presidential election heats up, hard-liners are cracking down on activists who have supported reformist candidates in the past.Experts believe that Israel timed its move against Hamas with the expectation of the Bush administration's unconditional endorsement, which Israeli officials could not be certain would be matched by Barack Obama.Transition in WashingtonObama plan includes $300 billion in tax cutsBy PETER BAKER AND CARL HULSETax cuts for workers and businesses are nods to critics worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending, advisers said.EU tries to defuse Ukraine-Russia gas disputeGlobal markets move higherNearly 1,300 arrested in Muslim region of ChinaIndia gives Pakistan evidence in Mumbai attacks- Raising the Roof: In news, scandal in Spain and more forecasts for 2009
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2:19PM*Battles rage in Gaza as envoys appeal for truce2:15PM*Waterford Wedgwood calls in receivers2:13PM*EU to meet Russia officials over gas worries2:08PMPassion for Perfume in administration1:57PMZimbabwe cholera fears grow as rains peak2:15PM*Waterford Wedgwood calls in receivers2:08PMPassion for Perfume in administration1:44PM*Oil slips towards $46 after 3-week high1:12PMAdams axes 850 jobs as stores close1:00PMInvestor group eases rights issue guidelines1:19PM*Three half centuries put Sri Lanka in command2:27PM*US inaugurates new $700 million embassy in Baghdad2:27PM*Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain CEO2:27PM*Obama's girls enroll for classes at private school2:24PM*NY contractor indicted in crane collapse2:20PM*Man United's hectic month continues in League Cup2:27PM*Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain CEO2:19PM*Gas supplies drop, EU plays down dispute2:20PM*Man United's hectic month continues in League Cup2:20PMChennai Open Results2:14PMIndia seeks to play extra test in New Zealand1:34PM*Love match can wait: Ivanovic focused on tennis
PoliticusJohn Vinocur: In Germany's response to global events, it shows it's comfortable with a diminished hand.
Virtual recruitmentThe U.S. Army hopes a $13 million video arcade will become a model for recruitment in urban areas.
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Jini, Eliyahu Ben Igal/The Associated PressFor Israel, a chance to strike before an ally departsPhotos: Israeli troops advance into GazaTransition in WashingtonObama plan includes $300 billion in tax cutsBy PETER BAKER AND CARL HULSETax cuts for workers and businesses are nods to critics worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending, advisers said.Kidnappings in Mexico send shivers across borderBy SAM DILLON A string of kidnappings singling out people with children or spouses in the United States has caused many people to flee Mexico.Europe sends delegations to promote a cease-fireBy STEPHEN CASTLE AND KATRIN BENNHOLD President Nicolas Sarkozy of France will leave Monday for the Middle East on a mission to try to broker a cease-fire in Gaza.By MOTOKO RICHGoogle's book search may allow writers to make money from titles that had been out of commercial circulation for years.- Gaza hospital fills up, mainly with civilians
- Airstrike destroys prominent Gaza school
- Timeline: Israel, the Gaza Strip and Hamas
- Gunman opens fire on riot police in Athens, injuring 1
- Asian shares gain on hopes for 2009, European stocks seen rising
- 7 killed in Pakistan in attack on police
- Before presidential election, Iran's hard-liners crack down
- LG adds a direct Web link to a line of TVs
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8:24AM*Russia gas disruption spreads to Czechs and Turks8:21AM*Russia gas disruption spreads to Czechs and Turks8:13AM*Israel presses on with Gaza assault8:09AM*Wedgwood says in receivership8:04AM*India hands over Mumbai attack evidence to Pakistan8:21AM*Russia gas disruption spreads to Czechs and Turks8:09AM*Wedgwood says in receivership7:59AM*Oil above $47 on Mideast tensions and Russia gas row7:34AM*Asia stocks at 2-month high as risk taking rebounds7:28AMRestaurant Group says FY to meet its expectations8:29AMFight Schedule8:29AMChina shares up on government support plans8:28AM*This Week's Women's Top 25 Fared8:28AMNordic Combined World Cup Results8:27AM*Sunday's Sports Transactions8:29AMChina shares up on government support plans8:07AMWaterford Wedgwood calls in administrators8:29AMFight Schedule8:28AM*This Week's Women's Top 25 Fared8:28AMNordic Combined World Cup Results8:27AM*Sunday's Sports Transactions8:27AMSaturday's Women's College Basketball Scores
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- Paris opens trial for 3 linked to Tunisia bombing
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- Gaza hospital fills up, mainly with civilians
- News Analysis: For Israel, a chance to strike before an ally departs
An emotional trip on a plane bound for the presidencyUrban tool in recruiting by the U.S. Army: An arcadeSenate appointee in Illinois vows to fight on- Popular 'satellite sheik' draws youth to a modern Islam
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Sebastian Scheiner/The Associated PressIsraeli attack splits Gaza; truce calls are rebuffed
Witnesses said that Israeli forces pushing into Gaza had taken over certain strategic areas as Hamas continued to launch rockets into southern Israel.
Europe sends two missions to promote a cease-fireHezbollah answers Israel only with speechesAudio: Back Story with Ethan Bronner (mp3)Kidnappings in Mexico send shivers across borderBy SAM DILLON
A string of kidnappings singling out people with children or spouses in the United States has caused many people to flee Mexico, seeking havens with relatives in American states.
Transition in WashingtonObama plan includes $300 billion in tax cutsBy PETER BAKER AND CARL HULSETax cuts for workers and businesses are nods to critics worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending, advisers said.News AnalysisFor Israel, chance to strike before an ally departsBy SCOTT SHANEMany Middle East experts believe that Israel timed its move against Hamas with the expectation of receiving backing in Washington.Amputations, and mostly civilians, at a Gaza hospitalBy TAGHREED EL-KHODARY Doctors have been battling to keep Shifa Hospital running under the most adverse circumstances but scant resources are being stretched to a breaking point.By SAM DAGHER AND MUDHAFER AL-HUSAINIA woman blew herself up near a revered Shiite shrine in Baghdad. As many as 53 were wounded.target="_blank">width="336" height="280" border="0" alt="" />
2:17AMHeathrow may get 4.5 billion pound rail hub2:04AMIsrael presses on with Gaza attack1:24AMFed and ECB prepare to tackle deflation head-on12:17AMObama transition hits bump as Richardson withdraws12:11AM*Japan PM says economic steps must come before poll2:17AMHeathrow may get 4.5 billion pound rail hub1:24AMFed and ECB prepare to tackle deflation head-on12:10AM*Oil surges over 3 percent on Gaza conflict11:59PMAustralia's NAB may sell British banks11:36PMNikkei to start year strong on Wall Street rise3:39AM*Ryan, Hiller lead Ducks past Coyotes, 2-03:38AM*Shooting attack injures Greek policeman3:36AM*Helicopter crash kills 8, injures 1 in Louisiana3:34AM*Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition3:32AM*Chandler helps Knicks upset slumping Celtics3:39AM*Ryan, Hiller lead Ducks past Coyotes, 2-03:34AM*Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition3:32AM*Chandler helps Knicks upset slumping Celtics3:31AM*Cal topples ASU 81-71 for sweep of Arizona schools3:28AM*Sunday's Top 25 Capsules3:39AM*Ryan, Hiller lead Ducks past Coyotes, 2-03:34AM*Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition3:32AM*Chandler helps Knicks upset slumping Celtics3:31AM*Cal topples ASU 81-71 for sweep of Arizona schools3:28AM*Sunday's Top 25 Capsules target="_blank">
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- A piece of a disappearing past: Singapore's last rural village
- Cheney says U.S. is close to achieving its aims in Iraq
Chinese aim for the Ivy LeagueA donor's gift soon followed Clinton's helpA piece of a disappearing past: Singapore's last rural villageIsrael uses Twitter to explain conflictWhat's the true target in Gaza invasion?News Analysis: Big implications for latest battle in GazaFrank Rich: A president forgotten but not goneRoger Cohen: Dangers of the PennTransforming the world amid a mood of crisisFor the blind, technology does what a guide dog can'tChinese aim for the Ivy League -
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Fadi Adwan/The Associated PressIsraeli ground invasion cuts Gaza in twoBy ETHAN BRONNER
Israeli troops and tanks - protected by heavy artillery fire and strikes from the air and sea - sliced through the center of Gaza on Sunday.
What's the true target in Gaza invasion?U.S. blocks UN cease-fire resolution, diplomats sayEurope signals readiness to work with ObamaBy THOM SHANKER AND HELENE COOPER
As a start, a number of European countries say they might be willing to take in prisoners from Guantánamo Bay.
A piece of a disappearing past: Singapore's last rural villageBy SETH MYDANS
Kampong Buangkok, slated by the government for demolition and redevelopment, defines a traditional rural way of life that Singapore has left behind.
Video: The last village South Korea shipyard confident in crisisBy CHOE SANG-HUN
This is a sobering season for South Korea, which takes exceptional pride in its shipbuilding industry, but Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering hopes to profit as rivals lose ground.
EU seeks a Gaza cease-fire - and a bigger Mideast roleBy STEPHEN CASTLE AND KATRIN BENNHOLD
Spurred on by France, Europe is seeking to fill the diplomatic vacuum in the Middle East left by the outgoing U.S. administration, sending two missions to try to broker a cease-fire in Gaza, and offering more humanitarian aid.
Russia toughens stance in gas dispute with UkraineIHT, AP
Gazprom, Russia's gas monopoly, said Sunday that it was raising the price it wants Ukraine to pay for natural gas, hardening its position in a dispute that has decreased supplies to Europe.
Gazprom pays price for its aggressive takeoversAt least 40 die in Iraqi suicide bombingCheney says U.S. is close to achieving its aims in IraqParis opens trial for 3 linked to Tunisia bombingDemocrats weigh options to bolster stem cell research- Roger Cohen: Passages: Sean Penn, journalist?
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10:25PM*Richardson quits as Obama Cabinet pick amid probe10:20PM*Israeli troops tighten grip on Gaza10:09PM*Papademos says ECB will not permit deflation10:07PM*Suicide bomber kills 35 at Baghdad shrine9:58PMWPP may cut jobs amid downturn10:09PM*Papademos says ECB will not permit deflation9:58PMWPP may cut jobs amid downturn9:55PM*Merkel's coalition at odds over new stimulus plan9:01PM*New bailout not on Brown's agenda8:19PM*New year and same old problems8:48PMTeams race to South Pole 98 years after Amundsen10:55PMObama: I choked up when leaving home10:52PM*Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza10:51PM*Thousands in Lebanon, Turkey protest Gaza attack10:51PMPortuguese Football Results10:51PM*Travolta says he is heartbroken at son's death10:51PMPortuguese Football Results10:49PM*Francis, Miles hope to help Grizzlies soon
10:51PMPortuguese Football Results10:49PM*Francis, Miles hope to help Grizzlies soon10:45PMBowlen's quest takes him from New York to Boston10:45PM*No walk in the park: James, Cavs lose to Wiz 80-7710:37PM*Sunday's Sports Transactions target="_blank">10:37PM*width="768" height="90" border="0" alt="" />
- Michael Levey, British art historian, dies at 81
- Resurgence of Islam in Tajikistan celebrated by many
An emblem of Irish tiger's rise and fallBrown vows programs to create 100,000 jobsNo silver lining as markets head into 2009- Resurgence of Islam in Tajikistan celebrated by many
News Analysis: What's the true target in Gaza invasion?2 foreign journalists released in Somalia- Playoffs | NFL: Ravens bury Dolphins under Miami's mistakes, 27-9
News Analysis: Transforming the world amid a mood of crisisObama's choice for commerce secretary withdrawsA donor's gift soon followed Clinton's help- Diamonds linked to quick cooling eons ago
In Obama's team, two camps on climateA piece of a disappearing past: Singapore's last rural villagePortrait emerges of anthrax suspect's troubled lifeWhat's the true target in Gaza invasion?News Analysis: Big implications for latest battle in GazaRoger Cohen: Dangers of the PennThe Irish economy's rise was steep, and the fall was fastWhy Israel feels threatenedThomas L. Friedman: Time to reboot AmericaWas whole economy a Ponzi scheme?In Madoff scandal, Jews feel an acute betrayalLe tour du chocolatThe Irish economy's rise was steep, and the fall was fastDire forecast for the global economy and world trade -
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Baz Ratner/ReutersIsrael troops advance, splitting GazaBy TAGHREED EL-KHODARY AND ISABEL KERSHNER
Thousands of soldiers in three brigade-size formations pushed into Gaza after nightfall Saturday, beginning a long-awaited ground offensive after a week of intense aerial bombardment.
- European protesters urge end to attacks on Gaza
Video: Israeli troops on the moveTransforming the world amid a mood of crisisBy JAMES TRAUB Some foreign policy experts are urging President-elect Barack Obama to look beyond the Middle East crisis and press ahead with plans to reshape international structures like the UN and IMF. The investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks that spread panic in the United States yielded nothing but a strong hunch that Bruce Ivins was the perpetrator, a New York Times examination found. An emblem of Irish tiger's rise and fallBy LANDON THOMAS JR. The Irish economy, pummeled by the most severe housing bust in Europe, has collapsed. And the developer Sean Dunne, whose brazen deal-making epitomized the preceding boom, is struggling to stay afloat. What's the true target in Gaza invasion?News Analysis: Big implications for latest battle in GazaA donor's gift soon followed Clinton's helpBy CHARLIE SAVAGE Weeks after Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton helped a developer secure the use of tax-exempt bonds, her husband's foundation was given a $100,000 donation.- Obama considers major expansion of government social services
- Toast of the town: Whose invitations will the Obamas accept?
- Suicide bombing claims 35 Shiite pilgrims in Baghdad
- Russia gas disruption spreads to Czechs
- U.S. retailers enter 'era of desperation marketing'
- Chinese aim for the Ivy League
- A piece of a disappearing past: Singapore's last rural village
- Serbs set 2 shops on fire in Kosovo
- Resurgence of Islam in Tajikistan celebrated by many
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5:45PMIreland PM says 2008 tax shortfall around 8 billion5:37PMAegis may line up advisers for review5:34PMKaren Millen owner may be in crucial debt talks5:32PM*Israeli troops take grip on Gaza5:28PMBrown says second bank bailout not on the cards5:45PMIreland PM says 2008 tax shortfall around 8 billion5:37PMAegis may line up advisers for review5:34PMKaren Millen owner may be in crucial debt talks5:28PMBrown says second bank bailout not on the cards5:12PMMerkel's government at odds on new stimulus package3:54PMBirthday boy Milner seals FA Cup win for Villa2:40PMRift with Moores not healthy, says Pietersen1:51PM*Bangladesh avoid follow on but Sri Lanka on top1:44PM*Riesch takes World Cup lead with third slalom win1:20PMIndia in talks with Sri Lanka on possible one-day series6:29PMSome news-sharing alliances that emerged in 20086:29PM*FA Cup Draw Pairings6:28PMEnglish Football Summaries6:27PM*'Marley & Me' remains top dog with $24M weekend6:25PMInjured Pacers G Dunleavy nears return6:17PM*Kuwait's Central Bank: new laws needed for crisis6:29PM*FA Cup Draw Pairings6:28PMEnglish Football Summaries6:25PMInjured Pacers G Dunleavy nears return6:25PM*Man United wins 3-0 at Southampton in FA Cup
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Albert R. Hunt: Obama's pledges are filled with potential and peril.
The sheik on TVReligion-themed television shows have helped fuel a religious revival across the Arab world.
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- Rooting for a people's opera, against the odds
- Books: Book review: 'Things I've Been Silent About'
2 foreign journalists released in SomaliaOpposition leader declared winner of Ghana's presidential runoffLead poisoning kills children in Senegalese townSoccer: Nightmare of the mighty, England's FA Cup is a dreamer's paradiseFootball | NFL: Chargers eliminate Colts in overtimeAlpine Skiing | Women's World Cup: Riesch wins third straight slalomEurope signals readiness to work with ObamaToast of the town: Whose invitations will the Obamas accept?For the blind, technology does what a guide dog can't- Democrats debate methods to end stem cell ban
- In Obama's team, two camps on climate
He makes us attached to religion - sometimes with our modern life we get detached."Imma al-Khalidi, a 25-year-old Saudi, talking about Ahmad al-Shugairi, a rising star in a new generation of "satellite sheiks" whose religion-themed television shows have helped fuel a religious revival across the Arab world.- Holocaust facts and fictions
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- Afghan corruption: Everything for sale
Chinese aim for the Ivy LeagueA donor's gift soon followed Clinton's helpPortrait emerges of anthrax suspect's troubled lifeIsrael uses Twitter to explain conflictIn Obama's team, two camps on climateIsraeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest cityTransforming the world amid a mood of crisisThe Irish economy's rise was steep, and the fall was fastRising desperation as China's exports dropKrugman: Bigger than BushA Chinese family's hard path to richesWith the spotlight gone, the true India can developTo lift motorists, smiley masks for Thai policePrinting money and its priceDire forecast for the global economy and world tradeThe Irish economy's rise was steep, and the fall was fast -
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Ronen Zvulun/ReutersIsraeli troops attack Gaza- Israel uses Twitter to explain conflict
- U.S. blocks UN cease-fire resolution, diplomats say
- Photos: Israeli troops move into Gaza
European governments are signaling that they may be more willing to engage with the incoming administration on stalled issues like Guantánamo Bay and sanctions against Iran.Independent, Tajiks revel in their faithBy SABRINA TAVERNISE Muslims in Tajikistan are now able to express their faith after years of Soviet rule in which any public expression of religion was banned. For the blind, technology does what a guide dog can'tBy MIGUEL HELFT At Google, a blind engineer is a pioneer in customizing technologies that were not designed with blind users in mind.
