President Obama's moral argument on Guantánamo is unimpeachable; too bad Cheney sounds like the straight-talker. Krauthammer: Here's the Obama three-step: (a) excoriate the Bush policy, (b) unveil cosmetic changes, (c) adopt the Bush policy. Chomsky: Torture is an old American practice, and among the
Op: Because magnanimity would bring rewards, Sri Lanka's government should make peace with the Tamil minority, and fast. Ranked one of the world's worst places to live, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, isn't so bad--lots of guns, lots of climate change activism. What
In the form of a Pentagon report, ammo for keeping Gitmo open: One in seven prisoners returns to terrorism or militant activity. Last night, four men were arrested for plotting to bomb Bronx synagogues and use antiaircraft missiles to down military planes. Health officials confirm that, due to fallout from
U.S.'s three biggest trading partners see steep declines, reducing the market for U.S. exports and opportunities for investment. Strong demand and robust pricing for riskier companies hints at a latent desire by investors to put money to work. Profile of Homeland Security's whiz-bang
Senate Democrats will block Obama's request for funds to close Gitmo until he can provide a plan for what happens to the detainees. Head of Israeli security admits there is no imperative to continue the construction of a wall through the West Bank. Texas constructs U.S. border
Obama's Pakistan policy hopes to undo five Administrations' mistakes, though "opportunism and hypocrisy" still rule. Op: Obama-Netanyahu talks were terrible for Israel's Likud Party, who are out of step at every turn. Iran reports test-firing new missile; range extends to Israel
It's the first car I've ever considered crashing into a tree, on purpose. Review of the new Honda Insight. Day in the life of Rotus, the receptionist of the entire United States. Op: Successful people make lousy commencement speakers, so do politicians. And never let your
Obama to direct automakers to reach 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, four years ahead of schedule. How Obama is like Spock, and how Spock has Asperger's. Krugman: Good climate change legislation is on the table; accept it, and be happy with how far we've
Images from the biblical cover sheets of the daily intelligence briefings delivered to Bush. Rich: Scary cover sheets, torture memos, and media-savvy ex-generals compel the need for a Bush administration truth commission. Bassem Youssef, whistle-blower on F.B.I. whisper campaigns, now among their least-wanted counter-
Remember when we lectured China on good fiscal practices? Lessons the teacher forgot. Bhutan is prepared to export Constitutional concept of gross national happiness. If your times are hard, then it's time for Hard Times with Ze Frank. Instapaper for the commute: The pharmaceutical downfall of the greatest
