» Greeks Reach Deal on Austerity to Meet Condition of Bailout
09/02/12 20:53 from NYT > International
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» South Korea’s Assembly Speaker, Park Hee-tae, Resigns Over Bribery Scandal
09/02/12 20:40 from NYT > International
Park Hee-tae, a six-term legislator, said he wanted to take “all responsibility” for the scandal, which has thrown President Lee’s governing party into further disarray head of parliamentary elections in April.
» Baltasar Garzón, Prominent Rights Judge, Convicted in Spain
09/02/12 20:40 from NYT > International
Baltasar Garzón was found to have overstepped his authority in a wiretapping case and ordered suspended from the courts for 11 years. There is no appeal.
» The Lede Blog: In Morocco and Saudi Arabia, Limits Seen to Speech on Social Media
09/02/12 20:37 from NYT > International
Morocco and Saudi Arabia responded with a heavy hand this week to messages posted by citizens on Facebook and Twitter that the kings deemed insulting to their values.
» Libya’s New Government Unable to Control Militias
09/02/12 20:33 from NYT > International
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.
» Warrants Issued in Maldives for Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
09/02/12 20:24 from NYT > International
The former Maldives president, Mohamed Nasheed, faced possible arrest on Thursday after his unexpected resignation plunged his island nation into violent protests.
» Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say
09/02/12 20:21 from NYT > International
The embattled Syrian city of Homs remained under siege for a sixth day Thursday with residents throughout the city cowering in their homes and medical supplies dwindling.
» Drone Kills a Top Pakistani Militant, Official Says
09/02/12 20:18 from NYT > International
A prominent Pakistani militant commander was killed in an American drone strike at a house in North Waziristan.
» Tijuana Journal: Tijuana Journal - A Cultural Clash Over the Bad Old Days
09/02/12 19:50 from NYT > International
The people of Tijuana, Mexico, are of two minds on the demolition of the infamous La Ocho prison and the future of a city that has been known for its vice.
» Russia Defends Its Diplomacy in Syria Amid New Accounts of Violence
09/02/12 19:49 from NYT > International
Reports Thursday of a fifth day of assaults on rebellious areas by Syrian government forces came on the heels of Russia’s leaders defending their diplomatic efforts.
» Islamists Call for New Cabinet in Egypt
09/02/12 19:45 from NYT > International
The Muslim Brotherhood said the military-appointed government it has failed to manage security in Egypt.
» G.O.P. Report Criticizes Transfers From Guantánamo
09/02/12 19:39 from NYT > International
The report criticizes both the Bush and the Obama administrations for taking too many risks in releasing detainees from the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
» Germany Expels Four Syrian Diplomats in Spy Case
09/02/12 19:35 from NYT > International
As tensions mounted between Western nations and Syria, Germany said on Thursday that it had ordered the expulsion of four staff members from the Syrian Embassy.
» Who is Anonymous?
09/02/12 19:28 from CNN.com - World
There\'s been a lot of news over the past few days about the hacker collective Anonymous. Last Friday, the group claimed to have posted an internal FBI conference call discussing investigations into Anonymous and the FBI acknowledged the cal..
» Greeks Reach Deal on Austerity to Meet Condition of Bailout
09/02/12 19:13 from NYT > International
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» The Lede Blog: In Morocco and Saudi Arabia, Limits Seen to Speech on Social Media
09/02/12 19:08 from NYT > International
Morocco and Saudi Arabia responded with a heavy hand this week to messages posted by citizens on Facebook and Twitter that the kings deemed insulting to their values.
» Drone Kills a Top Pakistani Militant, Official Says
09/02/12 19:01 from NYT > International
A prominent Pakistani militant commander was killed in an American drone strike at a house in North Waziristan.
» Greeks Reach Deal on Austerity to Meet Condition of Bailout
09/02/12 18:49 from NYT > International
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» Egypt\'s Muslim Brotherhood Wants Government Sacked
09/02/12 18:49 from NYT > International
Egypt\'s Muslim Brotherhood called Thursday on the ruling generals to sack the military-appointed government, saying it has failed to manage the deteriorating security and economic situation in the country.
» Op-Docs: ‘The Island President Deposed’
09/02/12 18:47 from NYT > International
The filmmaker Jon Shenk presents a portrait of Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically-elected president of the Maldives and an environmental activist, who was deposed on Feb. 7.
» The Lede Blog: Glimpses of Maldives Unrest on YouTube
09/02/12 18:45 from NYT > International
Following the example of Arab protesters, supporters of the deposed president of the Maldives took to the streets on Wednesday, bearing cameras.
» At War Blog: Keeping Marriage From Becoming a Casualty of War
09/02/12 18:36 from NYT > International
A military wife confronts the possibility of divorce and looks back on the signs of strain and the options available for help.
» Op-Ed Contributor: Impunity in Port-au-Prince
09/02/12 18:03 from NYT > International
Haiti’s culture of impunity must end with the prosecution of Jean-Claude Duvalier.
» Libya’s New Government Unable to Control Militias
09/02/12 17:57 from NYT > International
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.
» Op-Ed Contributor: Impunity in Port-au-Prince
09/02/12 17:47 from NYT > International
Haiti’s culture of impunity must end with the prosecution of Jean-Claude Duvalier.
» Maldives Court Issues Warrants for Former President Mohamed Nasheed
09/02/12 17:38 from NYT > International
The former Maldives president, Mohamed Nasheed, faced possible arrest on Thursday after his unexpected resignation plunged his island nation into violent protests.
» Greek leaders agree to new spending cuts in bid to avert default
09/02/12 17:33 from Los Angeles Times - World News
The nation says it has struck an agreement on adopting harsh new measures needed to avoid a disastrous bankruptcy. The nation says it has struck an agreement on adopting harsh new measures needed to avoid a disastrous bankruptcy.
» In Syria, Russia Defends Diplomacy Amid Reports of Violence
09/02/12 17:30 from NYT > International
As reports of assaults by Syrian forces continued for a fifth day, Russia’s leaders attempted to fend off criticism that they were doing nothing effective to stop the bloodshed.
» Breakthrough on Austerity Clears Way for Greek Deal
09/02/12 17:27 from NYT > International
After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece’s financial backers in return for a bailout.
» G.O.P. Report Criticizes Transfers From Guantánamo
09/02/12 17:27 from NYT > International
The report criticizes both the Bush and the Obama administrations for taking too many risks in releasing detainees from the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
» Afghan Detainee’s Case
09/02/12 17:27 from NYT > International
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.
» In Grip of Cold, Afghan Family Buries 8th Child
09/02/12 17:20 from NYT > International
Even by the standards of destitution in Afghan refugee camps, the story of Sayid Mohammad is a hard-luck one.
» Iran Defiant in Face of Sanctions
09/02/12 17:20 from NYT > International
Beneath the bombast from Iran’s leaders, strains on the economy from the sanctions showed further signs of getting worse, and Iranians appeared worried.
» Egypt’s Premier Vows to Prosecute 19 Americans
09/02/12 17:20 from NYT > International
Investigating judges accused the Americans of manipulating the Egyptian political process and improperly collecting information to send home to the United States.
» World Briefing | Asia: China: Exile Groups Report Another Self-Immolation in Tibet
09/02/12 17:20 from NYT > International
The latest report brings the total number of Tibetans who have taken their lives to protest Chinese rule since March 2009 to 20.
» Deep freeze puts strain on Ukrainian EMS
09/02/12 17:19 from CNN.com - World
As Ukraine suffers in the grip of a brutal winter, the country\'s ambulance service is inundated with calls for help.
» Syrian forces renew bombardment in Homs
09/02/12 17:14 from USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Weeklong assault has killed hundreds as Assad\'s regime tries to crush increasingly militarized pockets of dissent.
» U.S. and Israel Split Over How to Deter Iran
09/02/12 17:08 from NYT > International
An intense debate has erupted over when Tehran’s nuclear facilities will become invulnerable to an Israeli attack, and if economic sanctions need more time to work.
» Libya expels Syrian diplomatic mission
09/02/12 17:07 from USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Libya orders Syria\'s top envoy and his staff out of country to protest Damascus\' crackdown.
» The Lede Blog: Glimpses of Maldives Unrest on YouTube
09/02/12 17:06 from NYT > International
Following the example of Arab protesters, supporters of the deposed president of the Maldives took to the streets on Wednesday, bearing cameras.
» Stocks rise on Greek debt deal
09/02/12 17:03 from USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Stocks are extending gains, euro at 2-month high against the dollar after Greek coalition leaders agree on budget cuts.
» World Briefing | Europe: France: Shalit Meets With Sarkozy
09/02/12 17:00 from NYT > International
Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier released by Hamas in October after more than five years in captivity, was received by President Nicolas Sarkozy in his first trip outside Israel since his release.
» World Briefing | Middle East: Syria: 11 Abducted Iranians Freed
09/02/12 17:00 from NYT > International
Eleven Iranians kidnapped in Syria have been released, but 18 others are being held hostage, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said Wednesday.
» World Briefing | Europe: Spain: Judge Speaks at His Trial
09/02/12 17:00 from NYT > International
Baltasar Garzón told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that his decision to investigate killings committed during the Spanish Civil War had been motivated by “the helplessness of the victims.”
» 9 sentenced for London Stock Exchange terror plot
09/02/12 16:57 from USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Nine men had pleaded guilty to plotting to set up a terrorist training camp and bomb the London Stock Exchange.
» Court suspends Spain\'s most famous judge
09/02/12 16:56 from CNN.com - World
Spain\'s best-known judge will be suspended for 11 years from the bench after his conviction Thursday for improperly ordering wiretaps while investigating a financial corruption case, the nation\'s Supreme Court ruled.
» Libya’s New Government Unable to Control Militias
09/02/12 16:50 from NYT > International
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.
» New Settlements in Britain’s Hacking Scandal
09/02/12 16:50 from NYT > International
Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper subsidiary was reported to have reached a new batch of settlements on Wednesday in the hacking scandal.
» World Briefing | Africa: Somalia: Car Bomb Strikes Capital
09/02/12 16:50 from NYT > International
The Shabab, claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 11 people and wounded 15 others in an explosion on Wednesday in Mogadishu, officials and witnesses said.
» Wang Lijun, Crime Fighter, Is Said to Have Tried to Defect
09/02/12 16:50 from NYT > International
Reports circulated widely on Wednesday that Wang Lijun, known for busting gangs in the western city of Chongqing, had tried to defect to the United States.