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Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.

Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government

Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.

Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity

An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.

European Leaders Back Bush on Iran

President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28

The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.

China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver

Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called “quake lakes” created in the devastating earthquake last month.

Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis

At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.

Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks

A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.

Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives

More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.

In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal

In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bush’s appearances.

India’s Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices

The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.

Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges

Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.

Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85

Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.

Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.

Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad

An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.

Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say

Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.

Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family

A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.

Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain

Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.

Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell

The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.

Standing Up for Workers’ Rights in Japan

Japan’s salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.

Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect

A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.

Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia

Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.

Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution

Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.

Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children — 15.7 percent of the state total — were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.

F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella

Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.

Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.

News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations

Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?

2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.

Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.

With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November

Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.

Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obama’s campaign.

Vetting a Vetter: Obama’s Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism

Senator Barack Obama’s choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.

Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool

The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obama’s vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.

Questions on U.S. Beef Remain

About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.