U.S.-Iranian relations in bad shape when an "impromptu three-minute discussion" between undersecretaries is headline news. Jill Carroll doubtful if the recently killed al Qaeda official was her captor. The true story of how Hollywood, the CIA, and a terrible sci-fi script saved Americans during
Hilton’s latest “be hospitable” campaign has people all over reporting on the good deeds of others. With only 1,000 baht—and a little help from Jeremy Piven—a chance to pay it forward.
Last night's Republican debate characterized by a large number of participants, far-reaching topics, and numerous references to Reagan. Continued supply of "explosively formed projectiles" from Iran is keeping troop casualties high in Iraq. Democratic-led investigation into prewar intelligence gains steam, though Sec. Rice ensures
Muharib Abdul Latif al-Jubouri, high-ranking al Qaeda leader and suspected plotter behind Jill Carroll's kidnapping and Michael Fox's death, is killed in Iraq. Conference on Iraq coincides with first high-level U.S.-Syria talk in two years. Obama's trouble courting the
Transplanted Irishman Colum McCann has just finished a ramble with Gypsies in his newest novel, “Zoli.” A conversation about the Romany people, the perils of writing novels tied to history, and more.
Exactly four years after his "Mission Accomplished" speech, Bush vetoes a war spending bill that would have set an Iraq withdrawal timetable. The President signed his veto with a pen given to him by the father of a Marine who died in Iraq. International study shows heart attack
Israel's PM close to resigning after party defections and release of a damning report on conduct during last year's war with Hezbollah. We are making no effort to get the list and I am not sure what we would do if it fell in our lap.
The word “scene” makes me retch something awful. As in “what about the scene, man?” It’s right up there with “society.” Besides being vague and meaningless, it carries with it the unwritten rule that, independent of quality or substance, you’re supposed to appreciate your local band before all
Terrorism fills the British papers this week, but over the winter a different sort of violence kept London on its toes. Our correspondent reports on the personal impact of a season of murders.
Bush vetoes Iraq funding bill as vowed, fears "setting a date for failure." Bush reminded yesterday that, four years later, his mission continues to accomplish failure every day. Britons can expect to soon have visa trouble in the States. Op: Skeptics maintain that little of enduring charm or
