Iraqi politicians say if the U.S. withdraws too quickly, their nation might collapse. Pakistan forces raid Red Mosque in Islamabad, 50 militants confirmed dead. By the time Gonzales wanted to renew the Patriot Act in 2005, and he said no civil liberties had been abused, the FBI had been
White House denies debate over White House pullback, and presumably ignores the big Times op-ed. Cindy Sheehan threatens to run against Pelosi if the congresswoman won't impeach Bush. They bought Diet Coke and turned it into bottled milk. CBS and Katie Couric, optimists. See other nuts. Performance
Weekend violence and political fall-outs follow Friday's tragedy, and there seem few signs in Iraq to be hopeful about. Britain finally gets its Wimbledon champion--in mixed doubles. Sarkozy won't mass-pardon prisoners on Bastille Day, breaking with tradition. Belated happy birthday, President Bush. Today&
In Afghanistan, U.S. and NATO troops have killed more civilians than Taliban insurgents have. Figuring it's better than being terrorized by al Qaeda, Sunnis--some of them former insurgents--aid the U.S. military. DIY destruction: In Britain, man convicted of possessing terrorism manuals. Patients, investors enraged
Republican loyalist Sen. Pete Domenici breaks with Bush on war, calls for immediate change in Iraq strategy. The memorial for victims of the 2004 Madrid bombings is composed of 150,000 pieces of curved glass. Some Chinese fish farmers may pump their crops full of chemicals, but others rely on
New at TMN: "People We Like," a weekly photo of people and places from around the world. Uneasiness and insecurity, officials say, are contributing to a rise in U.S. citizenship applications. In Iraq, 161 service members were naturalized as American citizens on Wednesday. Budget cuts, White House
Recently declassified documents reveal Mitterrand's support of the Hutus in the months leading up to the Rwandan genocide. Confirmed: France loves McDonalds. Hoping to compete with Al Jazeera, Iran launches a 24-hour, English-language news channel. China tightens laws to restrict organ transplant tourism. Egypt's
Libby walks, Bush talks, Democrats balk. Gates seeks to rally bipartisan support for end of troop surge, beginning of withdrawal from Iraq. Bush signs law requiring federal buildings to lower flags when states do. Beverly Sills, beloved Brooklyn soprano, dies at 78. Looking to Britain for hints, U.S. intelligence
Ever cautious, U.S. claims Iran was behind January attacks in Iraq. Hamas arrests individuals involved in kidnapping of BBC reporter. Hong Kong celebrates 10 years since its return to China, reflects on the state of "democracy." Croatian rock star brings back Nazi couture and lots of awkward
Two more suspects arrested in British car bomb attempts. British government claims bombers had ties to al Qaeda, excepting their ineptitude. Op: If it's summer in the U.K., there are terrorists about. Obama becomes the first Democrat to raise more than $30 million in a quarter during
