Indonesians grow weary as they ride out third consecutive day of earthquakes. Times researcher to be released from Beijing prison tomorrow, having done the time, but probably not the crime. Former-former Pakistani PM sets her return date for Oct. 18--meaning she should be back in Saudi Arabia for
In speeches, Bush no longer stresses "victory" in Iraq, but "success," which is still more than Petraeus would say. Military brass won't agree on the best plan for troop withdrawal, which leaves nobody willing to make a decision. Price of oil hits new record
Sunni sheik who was leading advocate for U.S. cooperation is killed in bombing. Japanese PM enters hospital day after resignation, seriously slowing down the replacement process. Female boxing proves to be a path out of poverty for increasing numbers of Thai women. Warner plans Senate run to replace Warner,
Bush to sell his limited Iraq pullout as plan to unify America, prior to entering the election jaws. Two soldiers who helped author last month's big Times op-ed killed in Baghdad. Directions provided by Subway manager show isosceles cheese triangles part of sales conspiracy. Op: Those who
Today sees the resignation of the Japanese PM, the selection of a new Russian one, and the Australians' promise to show himself the door. Former president of the Philippines gets 40 years in prison for corruption, heavy drinking, and womanizing. Former PM of Pakistan vows to continue his fight
Bush to cut back troops to "pre-surge" numbers. "There is no military solution in Iraq and there never was." Obama has a plan, too. Triple-word score if your kid is born on Lenin's birthday: In Russia's Ulyanovsk, workers told to
Petraeus and Crocker face second day of testimony, contrarian congressmen, and anti-war protesters. Bomb scares in Turkey, Germany add to 9/11 unease. Giuliani receives undeserved flak for appearing at ground zero ceremony. Op: Six years on, we're still afraid to ask the Arab world what they
Bloomberg's role in remembering 9/11 is to look back in the morning and look forward at night. Today is a time to remember those who died, victims of a desperate ideology which seeks to return the world to a pre-industrial age. Osama bin Laden, still alive
Gen. Petraeus to begin congressional testimony today, to recommend small reductions this year, saving big decisions for 2008. Also testifying, and possibly more worth listening to, is Ambassador Crocker. Former Pakistani PM Sharif is deported a mere three hours after returning to the country. Israeli police bust up a small
Mike Nifong, prosecutor in Duke rape case, enters jail for 24-hour term. Major democratic donor cum fugitive caught in Colorado when he takes ill on an Amtrak train. Austria, Australia, APEC, OPEC--same diff. The greening of Walmart brings eco-capitalists to a new place: Fayetteville, AR. Fashion Week
