Analysis on how assertive, bullying Russian tactics "have evoked stress in the Baltics that was unthinkable even five years ago." Photo gallery from Ghazaliya, a Sunni neighborhood in west Baghdad. Unknown fate for the tomb of the unknown soldier. Robert Birnbaum on the death of Mailer in this
"These kinds of incidents are upsetting for the guys." On Saturday, a guard from DynCorp shot, killed an Iraqi civilian--apparently unprovoked. Federal prisons consider release of 19,500 inmates convicted on crack charges. The brewing legal battles over retroactive sentence increases for prisoners--"life sentence"
Police raid nabs Cosa Nostra's 10 commandments; prohibitions include glancing at friends' wives. Related: What the police really should be worrying about are the commandments driving 'Ndrangheta, Italy's crime family on the rise. World's biggest gun owners: Americans, Yemenis, and Finns. Yes,
In Pakistan, police barricade Bhutto in her home, lock down planned rally site. Bhutto attempts to break through police barrier in her bulletproof car. "You would think you couldn't have this type of control in the digital age. But it's there, massively. In-country confusion
Online outpouring of protests in Pakistan; India's response to Pakistan's woes could fit neatly on a business card. Leading Egyptian democracy activist suggests Mubarak has a death squad on the loose. Answers, ideas in response to the question: Is the World Bank really necessary? Another question:
Musharraf bends to pressure, promises elections in February. Former Soviet republic Georgia declares state of emergency--the president accused opponents of working with Russian intelligence. Federal prosecutors will ask to indict Kerik on corruption, fraud charges--Manhattan's Kerik Complex renamed overnight. Evangelicals are still without a candidate, Pat
New fatalities make 2007 the deadliest year for U.S. troops since the beginning of the war in Iraq--though deaths have been declining since summer. Bhutto plans illegal rally for Friday, sends Musharraf an ultimatum: Restore the constitution, elections, and resign. It is dangerous to stand up to a
After overwhelming demand for Olympics tickets, China switches sales to a lottery system. Since 2000, some 3,500 Chinese children have been named "Olympics." Study shows children of "helicopter parents"--those who hover over their kids after they've left the roost--enjoy college more.
Why are lawyers protesting Musharraf? Because they want to, and they can. Analysis: Musharraf claims his power seizure was to fight terrorism, though his real target may be democracy. Bush urges Musharraf to hold elections, resign military position, praises fight against "extremists and radicals." Bush bests Gallup Poll
I should begin by saying that I find the current president of Russia and his policies extremely offensive. Print for tonight's commute: Why the majority of full-time Democratic foreign policy experts have parked their faith with Obama. Fascinating tests/pranks involving wine and so-called experts. Fancy
