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At Night, Protest Gives Way to Poetry

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 08:03 PM PST

Some protesters collapse in exhaustion at the end of the day, but no one else seems willing to surrender a moment that feels imbued with the idealism of defiance.

In Eastern Afghanistan, at War With the Taliban’s Shadowy Rule

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 08:03 PM PST

A picture is emerging of an underground government in Ghazni Province by Taliban fighters who have established the rudiments of a civilian administration to complement their shadowy combat force.

Packers 31, Steelers 25: Tougher Than Steel, Packers Are Champions

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 08:02 PM PST

Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, leading the Packers to their first Super Bowl title in 14 years.

Wildfire Destroys Homes in Australia

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:23 PM PST

A wildfire that tore across the outskirts of an Australian city over the weekend has destroyed at least 41 homes and damaged another 19, authorities said Monday. One firefighter was injured and several people were treated for smoke inhalation.

Egypt’s Ire Turns to Confidant of Mubarak’s Son

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:42 PM PST

Ahmed Ezz, a steel tycoon and party insider, has represented the intersection of money, politics and power in Egypt. His world has come undone.

Optimism About Missing Google Executive in Egypt

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:50 PM PST

Wael Ghonim, who leads Google marketing for the Middle East and North America, is expected to be released by the authorities.

Prizing Status Quo, Mubarak Resists Pressure

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

President Hosni Mubarak has reacted to calls for his resignation with his usual change-resistant manner.

Just 2 Candidates, but Worries for Haiti’s Runoff

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:50 PM PST

The Nov. 28 election was marred by fraud, and many Haitians worry the second round will be just as rough.

Media Decoder: Ad Watch: Blogging the Commercials

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:17 PM PST

Media Decoder live-blogs the Super Bowl XLV commercials.

A Crisis of Faith in British Banker

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:22 PM PST

Mervyn King has been condemned for the economy, but it is worse for him that his boldest proposal is being ignored.

Al Jazeera Hopes Reports From Egypt Open Doors in U.S.

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 06:50 PM PST

Al Jazeera hopes its English-language coverage of protests in Egypt and Tunisia will help it gain access to an American cable television audience.

Green Column: In Hong Kong, a Precipice of Waste

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 11:30 AM PST

City administrators have warned for years that Hong Kong will run out of landfill space around the middle of this decade. But Hong Kong, it seems, is an increasingly wasteful society.

Karzai Seeks End to NATO Reconstruction Teams

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:25 PM PST

The president of Afghanistan also repeated his call for allied governments to stop using private security companies.

The Fifth Down: Packers Beat Steelers, 31-25

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 07:20 PM PST

After taking an early lead, the Green Bay Packers held off the Pittsburgh Steelers to win Super Bowl XLV.

The Way We Live Now: Among the Muslim Brotherhood

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 03:03 PM PST

As Egypt erupted, a band of imprisoned Islamists fought for their lives amid flames.

Political Party Of Ex-Leader Is Suspended In Tunisia

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 05:30 PM PST

The interior minister suspended all activities of the former governing party amid the most serious protests since the autocratic ruler fled into exile.

Liverpool Defeats Chelsea, 1-0

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 01:09 PM PST

Fernando Torres's Chelsea debut ended in misery when his team lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool on Sunday, wasting the chance to take advantage of Manchester United's first league defeat of the season.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Day 13 of Egypt Protests

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 02:59 PM PST

Mohamed ElBaradei told CNN he would not negotiate with the regime until President Mubarak resigns.

Japan Cancels Sumo Tournament

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 06:04 AM PST

The Japan Sumo Association on Sunday canceled a tournament next month because of an investigation into match-fixing, dealing a blow to the national sport tarnished by a series of scandals.

In Tehran, Trial Begins of Americans Held as Spies

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 06:01 PM PST

The trial of three American citizens accused of illegally entering Iranian territory and spying began behind closed doors, Iranian news agencies said.