The "Cold War" of the Andes, between Venezuela and Colombia, now involves illegal armed gangs and mysterious killings. Five myths about grand actors pulling strings behind the Berlin Wall's tumble. Gingrich: The Wall was toppled by the Pope! Power corrupts. Powerpoint corrupts absolutely. Pleasant short takes
Old but elegant Christoph Niemann illustrated article about the fall of the Berlin Wall. "Walled In," an animated recreation of the Wall's anatomy. Lovely then-and-now views of Berlin by the Times (see also: reader pictures, five Guardian films). Al Qaeda's magazine division
After a narrow win in the House, the health care bill faces heat, Lieberman in the Senate. Congress is 44 percent millionaires--and Joe Biden has $27,000. In Germany, too many unfortunate events fall on Nov. 9 to observe a holiday on the day the Berlin Wall fell. Contemporary
Nicholas Kristof apologizes to Slovenians for comparing terrible U.S. health care to Slovenia's fine system. Latest F.B.I. push into hedge-fund crimes brings charges against 14. Abu Mazen bowing out from the Palestinian Authority: desperate tactic or a refusal to be kicked around? Army psychiatrist,
Swine flu is now outpacing its vaccine, and high-priority groups may not get their jabs until well into December. There's a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine now as well--H1N1 concerns sparked increased demand. An underground shelter network in Baghdad offers Iraqi women refuge from violence. Dissecting
Evidence for why lowering the global fertility rate is improving the world. Iraqi government relies on useless divining rods to detect bombs. Romania makes up for lost culinary time with dishes like "pork bone + beans + pickles." Bush visits Japan to dispense baseball advice; chances are he regrets the
"I think it's changed a little too much and needs to change back the other way a bit." Republicans chalk up wins in Virginia, New Jersey. Two big points about yesterday's returns: Voters are responding to the economy, Sarah Palin. American car sales are
Notes on reconciling Merkel's admiration of Catherine the Great with her nickname "Mutti" ("Mom"). Rare video of British soldiers "shell shocked" by World War One now available online. Mexico mayor in trouble for heralding death of a drug dealer before the body
Barack Obama said he would rather be a one-term president than give up on his goals. Why the president must pull out of Afghanistan. Must read: Jon Stewart has an uncanny ability to catch public figures in their inconsistencies--without pushing his own agenda. A profile of the 27-
Gorbachev: We brought the Berlin Wall down peacefully, now stop treating Russia like a fuel-supplying servant. Tour in photographs of inflatable Russian weaponry. Czech court clears way for Lisbon Treaty to pass and wily Klaus to save face. Creating myths from complicated events--e.g., Reagan demolishing the Cold
