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‘Super PACs’ Changing How Political Operatives OperateThe freedom and unlimited cash of outside groups have increased the influence of a growing number of consultants and operatives in both parties.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 11:35
The New American Job: Increasingly, Men Seek Success in Jobs Dominated by Women
As it has grown increasingly difficult to find a steady full-time job with benefits, more men are reaching for a chance at the American dream in female-dominated occupations.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 11:17
Cairo Journal: In Streets and Online, Campaign Fever in Egypt
Three days before Egypt’s presidential elections, a combination of high stakes, suspense and confusion has made for a heady atmosphere.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 10:47
Bo Xilai’s Fall in China Put Allies in Peril
The fall of Bo Xilai from the Communist Party’s top echelons has shed light into how some of his closest allies became entwined in his fate.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 09:47
At the Ethiopian News Agency, Hope for Freer Journalism
The Ethiopian News Agency is planning a 24-7 TV news channel in four languages — if it earns government approval.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 09:20
AMC Theater Deal Links China to Hollywood
The Wanda Group will buy AMC Entertainment, making the world’s largest theater group, the companies said.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 09:03
Caballo Blanco’s Last Run: The Micah True Story
Micah True became a mythic figure after being featured in the best-selling book “Born to Run.” Then, on March 27, he went for a run in the Gila Wilderness.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 07:17
Megrahi’s Death Revives Debate Over Trial and Release
Controversy arose again over who was ultimately responsible for the Lockerbie bombing and whether Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi was among them, or a scapegoat.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 06:50
International Agency Will Try to Resume Talks With Iran on Nuclear Program
Officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency aim to resume talks on the proposed inspection of a building they suspect Iran used in testing explosives that can trigger a nuclear blast.
International Herald Tribune | 21-May-2012 06:50
Nationalist Decalres Victory in Serbian Presidential Runoff
The runoff pitted Boris Tadic, a pro-Western former president, against Tomislav Nikolic, a nationalist seeking closer ties with Russia.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 23:53
Italy Quake Kills 5 and Causes Widespread Damage
An earthquake struck the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna on Sunday, killing five people, wounding dozens and damaging historic buildings as well as warehouses and factories.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 23:46
Supply Lines Cast Shadow at NATO Meeting on Afghan War
A deal to reopen military supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan appeared stalled just as President Obama began talks on ending NATO’s combat role in Afghanistan.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 23:41
Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bomber, Dies at 60
Mr. Megrahi was the only person convicted in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 23:29
Pakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon Contest
The government blocked access to the social networking service on Sunday, after holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous cartoon contest, officials said.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 23:29
17 Dead as Yemen Troops Clash With Al Qaeda
Violence between Qaeda fighters and government forces in Yemen left 17 dead on Sunday, as the army pushed to regain a key southern town.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 22:59
Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders
Although some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 22:56
Global Soccer: Change Will Come, but for Now Chelsea Celebrates
The team that was struggling in the middle of the season is the same one that won the Champions League title in Munich.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 22:06
In Los Angeles, Drivers and Bicyclists Learn to Coexist
For years, cyclists in Los Angeles were a renegade subculture. These days, they are downright mainstream.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 21:36
The Long Run: How the Mormon Church Shaped Mitt Romney
While Mitt Romney has said little about his Mormon faith on the campaign trail, people who know him well call it a huge influence on his conduct and worldview.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 11:47
Obama’s Journey to Reshape Afghan War
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.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 11:30
From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz
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.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 11:30
Pakistan Supply Lines an Issue During NATO Summit
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.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 10:23
Frankfurt March Protests Unchecked Capitalism
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.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 08:15
Blind Chinese Dissident Leaves on Flight for U.S.
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.
International Herald Tribune | 20-May-2012 07:55
Live: Champions League Final: Chelsea Wins Shootout, 4-3
Live analysis from Saturday’s Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 23:31
New Hints at Looser Travel Rules Stir Hope in Cuba
For five decades, tight restrictions have governed who can leave the island, who can return and how long they can be gone.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 23:20
In Afghanistan, New Insurgent Group Emerges
The emergence of a new, more extreme insurgent faction could trouble any efforts to restart the peace process.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 23:03
Fatal School Bombing Stokes Fears of New Italy Violence
An explosion in front of a southern Italian school killed a 16-year-old student, bringing to mind the terrorists that kept the country under siege in the 1970s and 1980s.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 22:59
Discord at JPMorgan Investment Office Blamed in Huge Loss
Trans-Atlantic tension in JPMorgan Chase’s chief investment office in 2010 and 2011 contributed to the unit’s giant losing trades in 2012, current and former bankers said.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 22:33
The Kabul Hospital That Treats All Sides
There is one hospital in Kabul that treats anyone, from any side, no questions asked. The horrors of the war blow through its doors every day.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 22:31
Mugabe Seeks Zimbabwe Edge by Pressing for Black Ownership
President Robert G. Mugabe has begun pressuring companies operating in the country to comply with a law requiring that black Zimbabweans own more than half their shares.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 22:24
In Egypt’s Election, Dark-Horse Candidates Add to Suspense
Ahmed Shafik, the last prime minister appointed by former President Hosni Mubarak, and Hamdeed Sabahi, a socialist, appear to be gaining support days before the presidential election.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 22:20
World Leaders at U.S. Meeting Urge Growth, Not Austerity
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.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 21:56
Chinese Security Chief Seems to Keep Grip on Power
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.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 21:29
Chen Guangcheng Is at Beijing Airport, Ready to Leave China for the United States
Chen Guangcheng, the blind lawyer whose escape from house arrest jolted U.S.-China relations, was scheduled on Saturday evening to leave China for the United States.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 11:10
Going on Faith in Kerala
A novelist discovers his ancestral homeland in India, where religions are lost and found and enlightenment comes when you least expect it.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 11:01
Removal of Grounded Costa Concordia Is Set to Begin in Italy
The Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that ran aground in January, will be lifted onto a platform beginning next week and then towed away to be demolished
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 09:40
The Saturday Profile: From Field to Congress, Romário Leaves His Mark
Romário de Souza Faria, a former soccer star known for his nighttime escapades and public quarreling, is stirring up Brazilians in a new realm: politics.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 09:27
Alexis Tsipras, Greek Political Star, Puts Europe on Edge
The left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras, who pledges to repudiate Greece’s austerity-for-loans bailout deal, says the country’s problem is a European one, necessitating a European solution.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 09:27
Burlington Journal: Vermont’s Refugee Rebuild After Irene Floods
Refugees from Africa and South Asia are rebuilding their livelihoods after last summer’s devastating flood that ruined 10,000 acres of land.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:37
11th Havana Biennial Attracts Americans
With fewer travel restrictions to Cuba, more than 1,300 Americans — collectors, curators, dealers and others — have registered to attend this year’s Havana Biennial, close to the high reached in 2000.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:24
Officials See Promising Signs for Iran Nuclear Talks
As American negotiators prepare for nuclear talks next week in Baghdad, they say recent statements from Iran and pressure from sanctions have raised the chances of compromise.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:14
In Algeria, Belittling Elections, but No Arab Spring
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.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:04
World Briefing | Middle East: Bahrain: Unity Plan Denounced
Tens of thousands of protesters swarmed onto a major highway on Friday to criticize a proposal by Saudi Arabia for a closer union with Bahrain.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:00
Hollande Tells Obama Troop Pullout in Afghanistan Will Proceed
François Hollande, in his first meeting with President Obama as France’s president, restated his pledge to withdraw combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of the year.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 07:00
DealBook: After Buildup, a Modest Start for Facebook
While disappointing new investors who were betting on fast gains, Facebook had a wide winner's circle, creating huge paper gains for scores of early insiders, hundreds of employees and some stragglers who bought stakes recently.
International Herald Tribune | 19-May-2012 06:23