U.K. prepares for penance post-pitching of Russian plants, portending KGB's play in the polonium poisoning. Inspired by China's recent chop-shop, a history of punishments for officials on the teat. Public defenders defend better on salary rather than hourly wage. Old but remarkable story
Powerful earthquake strikes northwest Japan, killing seven, injuring hundreds, and releasing "a small amount" of nuclear waste. Israel to release 250 Fatah prisoners later this week as Middle Eastern good feelings grow. IHOP to buy Applebee's, Olive Garden looks sheepishly at shoes. Chicago journalist fired after
As violence escalates, truce between Pakistan and tribal leaders along Afghanistan border appears to dissolve. Coordinated car bombs in northern Iraq kill at least 80, wound 136 more. In the 10-square-mile district of West Rashid, the Mahdi Army also controls the housing market, the gas stations and the
A ruined Zimbabwean economy has cost men their affairs--and caused the only significant drop in HIV in southern Africa. Details of the current moral and political crackdown in Iran, the most widespread since the 1979 revolution. Hamas struggling to contain radical Islamist groups in Gaza. Question of the day:
Despite Bush's vow to veto, the House notarizes plan to yank combat troops from Iraq by next year. Bush inflates notion of al Qaeda in Iraq, and yes, Saddam did cause Sept. 11. Recent events in the Russian press: Olympic cash lockdown; tourists in Chechnya; missile defense against
Bush is pleased with the progress report in Iraq, asks nation to try on his beer goggles. Roboticists are building the world's fastest walking robot shaped like Kelly Le Brock--OK, just the world's fastest walking robot. Runners in air-polluted cities feel the burn in
U.S. counterterrorism officials say al Qaeda has rebuilt in Pakistan, terror threat is rising. Investigators poke holes in U.S. nuclear security by setting up fake construction company in W. Va., getting licensed to buy materials for a dirty bomb. Army says bold January attack in Karbala that killed
London 21/7 bomb plotters get life sentences. APA to reconsider definition of homosexuality in the DSM IV (listen to "81 Words"). Explained: How does the Wall Street Journal cover stories about the Wall Street Journal? Working mom explains the battle plan that got her family on a
Analysis of what Musharraf may gain from raiding the Red Mosque: support, respect, momentum for what may come next. Op: Why do Arab thugs always get away with murder? Also: The U.K. is safer for the airing of Muslim laundry. Logos to die for? The branding of terrorist organizations,
NYC public schools on track to become the nation's largest supplier of free meals for children. In the next 50 years, California's population is expected to become primarily Latino, and grow by 75 percent. "It is better for my children to be alive even if
