New York's currently: nearing the point when celebrities are burned in the streets All U.S. soldiers deployed in the future may face extended terms, despite expired contracts. Thousands of Congolese attack U.N. offices after rebels (alleged to be controlled by Rwanda) seized town of Bukavu. Five
New York's currently: got each other, and that's a lot Chalabi passed news (heard from drunk American) that Washington had cracked Iran's communication codes, U.S. says. Spotlight on the "forgotten war" in Afghanistan. Iran continues to make parts and materials that
New York's currently: cold and rainy and not much else Car bomb explodes outside coalition headquarters in Iraq, less than two hours after governing council selects new president. What Iyad Allawi has to look forward to as Iraq's prime minister. And, what he should keep in
New York's currently: grim but hot Insurgents in Najaf attack U.S. forces, despite partial (farm league) truce between troops and Sadr's militia. Nigerian drug chief battles counterfeit drug makers, including some of her country's wealthiest businessmen. Nearly 1,000 dead in Caribbean floods,
New York's currently: sweater off, sweater on FBI announces Al Qaeda is planning an attack on U.S. soil in the coming months, and releases photos of seven terror suspects they'd like to locate. New terror warnings not based on fresh intelligence, but rather on desirable
New York's currently: double-quoting Classified survey of deaths and mistreatment of prisoners in U.S. Army's custody paints "broad picture of misconduct." Body found near jogging path in northern Manhattan believed to be missing 21-year-old Julliard student. More than 500 dead
New York's currently: waiting for fresh, directly In a bid for more time and public support, Bush orates a five-point plan for Iraqi stability, though many key questions remain unanswered. Bush speech calls for demolition of Abu Ghraib prison, as "a fitting symbol of Iraq'
New York's currently: congratulating all recent graduates; also, wondering why the West Village can't look more like Georgetown. U.S. forces hunt Sadr in his stronghold of Kurfa. Wedding video contradicts U.S. denials about recent attack near the Syrian border. Piece of the nuclear puzzle:
New York's currently: spring and summer cleaning American and Iraqi forces raid former favorite and WMD accuser Ahmad Chalabi's Baghdad HQ in investigation of employee wrongdoing and possible espionage with Iran. The rising and falling political life of Ahmad Chalabi. Survivors of strike that left 40
New York's currently: freaked as hell to pick up a newspaper Giuliani plays softball with Sept. 11 commission (or, other way around) during second day of New School hearings. 40 Iraqi civilians killed near Syrian border by U.S. troops gunning for smugglers, battles with Sadr's
