The stars at last night's Republican debate were Romney, Giuliani, and a "rosy economy." CNN graphic has leading candidates smiling, flagging candidates frowning--and then there's Mike Gravel. As of 11 a.m. today, Chrysler's autoworkers are on strike; Broadway theaters face
Guards from private Australian-run security firm kill two Iraqi women driving home in Baghdad. New theory being tested in Iraq's government: Forget about getting along or looking good, let's just do better on services. Britannica Blog runs week-long forum on the question of "
Personnel changes in the Chinese military put Taiwan experts at the top--Taiwan war-making experts, that is. Spain proposes "Historic Memory Law," which will honor Civil War victims on both sides of the conflict. Conflict in Iberia, however, still ongoing as car bomb explodes in Basque town
Always looking for ways to look tough on terrorism, Democrats are eager to extend the NSA's wiretap powers. New ethics law could extinguish love between lawmakers and lobbyists--engagement rings are a no-no. Britain to halve its troops in Iraq by spring--U.S. officials grouse off
Safety watchdog, manufacturers not exactly racing to get dangerous products off shelves: Just ask Stand 'n Seal users. Bumper poppy crop in Afghanistan leaves officials mulling the merits of aerial herbicide sprays. If sunspots can affect 18th-century crop prices, could they also be behind global warming? Uganda becomes
Iraqi leaders say they're giving up on reconciliation, striving for better bureaucracy. Chicago Marathon cut short yesterday due to extreme heat, death of a runner. Vandals punch hole in Monet painting of which 30 million reproductions exist on calendars and neckties worldwide. Nobel Prize awarded to scientists who
Burmese leader schedules rare meeting with top U.S. diplomat. In a gutsy move, Obama rejects the American flag lapel pin. Is it a coincidence that the National Guard deploys troops for 729 days--one day short of qualifying for the GI Bill? "People change, you know." Former
Lawmakers chase news of secret CIA interrogation memos, vow to investigate, vow to interrogate Gonzales's replacement. House votes to apply U.S. criminal law to Iraq contractors; problem solved, have a nice weekend. Sen. Craig says he'll remain in the Senate, even though he said he&
Burmese leaders agree to meet with Suu Kyi, thousands of protesters remain in custody. Remember on Monday when we told you Bhutto and Musharraf were buddy-buddy? Scratch that. Kim Jong Il reassures public he's fit to fight, the heart surgeons were only at his house to do
News appears of a 2005 secret endorsement by Justice Dept. of CIA's torture tactics. Unable to get the light weapons it needs from the U.S., Iraq takes $100 million to China for arms. "The Wal-Mart era is drawing to a close" because "quality
