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Track Concerns Arose Before Olympics

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:55 PM PST

An internal e-mail from the organizer of the Vancouver Olympics read that an athlete might be "badly injured or worse" on the 2010 Games' sliding track.

Former Philippine Secretary Is Dead

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:24 PM PST

The former defense secretary, Angelo Reyes, was accused of taking kickbacks from military contractors in 2000 and 2001.

In Egypt, U.S. Weighs Push for Change With Stability

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:56 PM PST

Lacking better options, the United States is encouraging Vice President Omar Suleiman to make changes the government has resisted for years.

Tribesmen in Jordan Issue Urgent Call for Political Reform

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:56 PM PST

A statement signed by 36 members of tribes, mostly Bedouins, said that without change, Jordan was heading down the same path as Tunisia and Egypt.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Day 14 of Egypt Protests

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:34 PM PST

On Monday, The Lede continues to follow the street protests in Egypt.

Philippine General Dead of Gunshot

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:06 PM PST

The Philippine health secretary said that Angelo Reyes, a former military chief implicated in a corruption scandal, has died of a gunshot wound.

An H.I.V. Strategy Invites Addicts In

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:52 PM PST

Vancouver is offering proof that widespread treatment protects a whole community.

Buffalo Billionaire Lifts Soccer in English Town

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:55 PM PST

A frozen-food mogul felt a Rust Belt kinship to a former coal-mining city and formed an interesting alliance.

A Hidden Treasure Struggles in Los Angeles

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:04 PM PST

Budget cuts have forced the city to try to figure out how to maintain — and market — the Watts Towers art installation.

Stress of Sliding Plates Builds Near Chile

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:20 PM PST

As scientists have pored over volumes of data, they have concluded that the ground movement during the earthquake did not relieve the stresses as anticipated.

Iran’s Opposition Seeks Rally to Back Egypt and Tunisia

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:56 PM PST

Opposition leaders challenged Iran to permit a demonstration, ostensibly in support of the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt.

Distinct Mix Holds On in a Corner of China

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:56 PM PST

The Macanese, whose roots are found in many places of the former Portuguese empire, retain their own culture and their own tongue, Patuá.

Fire in Rio Dims Carnaval Performers’ Hopes

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:59 PM PST

A fire destroyed floats and costumes, damaging the hopes of samba schools competing in the Carnaval parade.

Tibetan Lama Faces Scrutiny in India

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:21 PM PST

One of Tibetan Buddhism's most revered incarnate lamas is the focus of suspicions fanned by India's media.

Amid Egypt Turmoil, More Clashes in Sinai

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:56 PM PST

Attacks in recent days suggest that provocateurs are trying to take advantage of the political turmoil in Cairo to spread unrest in Sinai.

Russia Expels a British Journalist

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:55 PM PST

No reason was given for the expulsion of Luke Harding, who writes for The Guardian in London and has worked on coverage of the cables obtained by WikiLeaks.

Haiti’s President to Stay Three Months Past Term

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:03 AM PST

President René Préval of Haiti said Monday that he will extend his term until after a March 20 runoff to choose his successor.

Egypt Releases Google Executive, Company Says

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:18 PM PST

Wael Ghonim, a marketing executive and hero of the revolt, had disappeared more than a week ago.

Sudan Leader to Accept Secession of South

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

President Omar al-Bashir's public acceptance of the vote on Monday sets the stage for the creation of the world's newest country this summer.

Afghan Suicide Bomber Kills 2 and Wounds 5

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:10 PM PST

A suicide bomber evaded security checks at the Customs office compound, killing an American and an Afghan civilian and wounded five others, including two American soldiers.