Vulnerable Central African Republic would prefer to be left alone. Fighting Ethiopian-trained government troops, Somalia's Islamist group gives Ethiopia a week to withdraw or they'll push the button. The history of the button. World's oldest living woman dies with feet in three centuries.
At least 57 killed, 150 hurt in two near-simultaneous bombings in central Baghdad square. Bush finds experts to help him disagree with the Iraq Study Group, and the American people. Iraqi political parties align to break al-Sadr's influence within the government. Op: The U.S. should
A reminder of why Spring cleaning should happen more than once a year. Truth or Dare every other day. Lunch table rules. Researchers say the rumor mill usually has the best wood. 'I'm the Bishop of Southwark. It's what I do. If what you do
Europeans--and the '80s--are to blame for the majority of new graffiti on New York's subway cars. Immigrant workers who flocked to New Orleans a year ago are now bringing babies into a crippled health-care system. "From our population, the evidence is Indians are
Obama makes appearance in New Hampshire, stirs presidential chatter. Pitchaya Sudbanthad asks: Why the obsession with one could-be candidate? Republican candidates scramble to see who gets the Bush family's support in 2008--McCain is the current favorite. In Gaza, gunmen kill three of the Fatah party'
The remarkable 26-year saga of awarding a Pulitzer Prize to an unknown Iranian photographer (see photos). For the first time, more poor people live in suburbs than cities. Trying the knot between the dilemma of conflict diamonds and that engagement ring on your wife's finger. They favour
New York gains monitoring powers over out-of-state gun dealers Op: Before engaging Iran, we need a plan, and we should figure out what it will cost us. Republican switcher and former U.N. Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick dies at 80. Jazz pianist and bandleader Jay McShann dies at 90;
Bush prepares to pick and choose between Iraq Study Group recommendations; Baker urges him not to think of it as "a fruit salad." Amidst grandstanding, Senators also avoid the sour grapes. Olmert: Linking Iraq and the Arab-Israeli issue is a case of apples and oranges. (Arabs disagree.
As winter sets in and fighting diminishes, the Taliban releases new propaganda; the latest installment: when it's OK to kill teachers. Ignoring pigeons' contributions during WWI and WWII, the Times Square military recruiting office is at war with the birds. Why are women, who have the whole
Conservative rabbis OK same-sex marriage--insert the "kosher" joke of your choice here. Altoona, Pa., wants to take care of the immigrant problem it doesn't have--could this make it the most dangerous city in the U.S.? Mu Shuangshuang set a new world record
