Analysis: Iran's election results solidify Ahmadinejad's position as the front man for a unified, political elite. A surprising reversal in Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei directs council to investigate charges of election fraud. Authors replace journalists at Haaretz for a day, try to focus on "real events,
Graphic explains Iran's political system; chart shows how nukes could enter the U.S. Op: Don't acknowledge a country's nuclear "rights" when it denies fundamental rights to its people. "Judging by every metric," Portugal's decriminalization of drugs has
Events in Lebanon give Obama and diplomats a golden platter, and all hands are heading to Damascus. Despite the tough rhetoric, Israel's patience on attacking Iran suggests it's worried about warring alone. Op: Iran's youth, "bred through the Islamic system," lack the
White House gives up on allowing Gitmo detainees to settle in the U.S., complicating efforts to persuade Europe to accept them. Real Madrid spent $92 million on soccer star Kaká last week, now they've bought Ronaldo from Manchester United for $130 million. Citing health reasons, Chávez bans
Iran's opposition candidates race to recruit women voters. Tsvangirai visits Washington to ask for help and set the record straight on Zimbabwe's next steps. Concern conveyed after Michelle Larcher "The Shrieker" de Brito is picked for Wimbledon (see audio sample). The brain doesn'
After modernism and tsarism, Putin plays the hero, channels Chavez's populism, releases piranhas on old allies. Pakistan hotel attack shows militants are sharpening tactics; UNICEF honors one of its fallen. Berlusconi meets Qadaffi, who brought 40 female bodyguards, wore a picture of resistance leader against Italian colonialism. Op:
Bankers and economists on how to read the tea leaves when banks leave TARP. Even companies that repay the taxpayer money will not escape some form of oversight on their compensation structure. Chart of history's largest bankruptcy proceedings. Video: Gazprom's corporate anthem. Thousands of traveling salesmen
The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to resettle ethnic Uighurs from Gitmo, fearing mistreatment should they be repatriated to China. China mandates screening software for all new computers--it's a "youth escort" program to prevent "poisoned minds." In a twist still unacknowledged by prosecutors,
Winning votes in Lebanon takes money and fear, though not exactly thievery. Op: A little honesty about what Supreme Court justices actually do would be helpful. Airlines predict $9 billion global loss, a mixed blessing for customers. Conservationists struggle to keep squatters from building homes inside India's centuries-
With murky implications, Supreme Court blocks Chrysler's sale to Fiat, a delay that may put the automaker out of business. Making eco-friendly strides, Amsterdam offers to finance citizens' purchases of efficient light bulbs and household wind turbines. The last time I drove across America was when
