Israel declares Gaza a hostile territory in run-up to Sec. Rice's visit--good feelings all around. Witness intimidation--e.g., scalding with hot oil and murder--continues to make NJ gang prosecution difficult. Pol Pot's second-in-command arrested this morning, already charged by U.
Typhoon slams southern China; two million people were ordered evacuated off the coast in anticipation. Pundits slander millions of teenagers for ever-coarsening, but it's their middle-aged fathers who are suffering ballooning crises. What "game changers" mean to the White House: tactical surprises to change
Iraq vows to prosecute Blackwater employees, though it's unclear whether they have the right to do so. White House to veto extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, getting the government out of the insurance business. Musharraf promises to step down as Pakistan's commander-in-chief if
Bush picks Michael Mukasey to replace Gonzales, and he appears to be a shoo-in--for now. Except: He promoted the truly awful idea of a separate national security court that would try suspected terrorists. Except except: He suggested staffing those courts with "independent, life-tenured judges." Marc
Blackwater loses license to operate in Iraq after they're blamed for shooting deaths of 11 civilians. Man behind Litvinenko's polonium poisoning angles for a seat in the Russian Parliament--as well as immunity from prosecution. International donors to pay for new concrete shell around Chernobyl plant.
The morning's quotes say Democrats likely to approve Bush's ex-judge pick to replace Gonzales; read how last month he said terror trials hurt the nation. Forking apart the hay around last week's nuclear stories set in Syria. Explaining why, if a man tells
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
