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- In Japan, Seawall Offered a False Sense of Security
- Cleanup Questions as Radiation Spreads
- Outsourcers Are Criticized on Visa Use
- Writer Resurfaces After Disappearing in China
- Asking Kidney Patients to Forgo a Free Lifeline
- Geithner Says Strict Policy on Currency Hurts China
- Liberia Uneasily Linked to Ivory Coast Conflict
- Syria Offers Changes Before Renewed Protests
- Paramaribo Journal: Traveling in Suriname With Marley and Bush on the Bus
- Star Architect’s Civic Center Design Divides California City
- Book on Gandhi Stirs Passion in India
- France to Assess Nuclear Risk and Safety Measures
- Kuwait Cabinet Quits to Avoid Ministers' Grilling
- Sour Economy and Multiple New Crises Test Japan’s Young
- After Japan Crisis, New Urgency for Radiation Drugs
- Three Mail Bombs Explode in Europe, Injuring Three
- In the Arena: U.S. Isn’t the Only Country With March Madness
- NATO Warns Rebels Against Attacking Civilians
- Setbacks in Portugal and Ireland Renew Worry on Debt Crisis
- W.T.O. Rules U.S. Subsidies for Boeing Unfair
| In Japan, Seawall Offered a False Sense of Security Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT A Japanese town's faith in a seawall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami was so unshakable, that some rushed toward it after the earthquake struck.  |
| Cleanup Questions as Radiation Spreads Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT As it struggles with a nuclear crisis, Japan's government must decide whether and how to clean up areas that have been heavily contaminated by radioactivity.  |
| Outsourcers Are Criticized on Visa Use Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:11 PM PDT Outsourcers from India have been the biggest recipients of visas under a program that allows American companies to bring skilled workers here temporarily, an expert testifies.  |
| Writer Resurfaces After Disappearing in China Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT Yang Hengjun, a spy novelist and political blogger who lives in Sydney, disappeared on Sunday.  |
| Asking Kidney Patients to Forgo a Free Lifeline Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:26 PM PDT A federal law for free dialysis is being questioned because most of the patients who take advantage of it are elderly.  |
| Geithner Says Strict Policy on Currency Hurts China Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT At a seminar on the global monetary system, Mr. Geithner says strict control of its currency could worsen China's inflation.  |
| Liberia Uneasily Linked to Ivory Coast Conflict Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT At least 100,000 refugees have fled to Liberia, while Liberian mercenaries are heading in the opposite direction, to take part in the Ivorian conflict.  |
| Syria Offers Changes Before Renewed Protests Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT Analysts said they were doubtful that the changes, coming a day after President Bashar al-Assad pointedly refused to make concessions, would amount to more than window dressing.  |
| Paramaribo Journal: Traveling in Suriname With Marley and Bush on the Bus Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:33 PM PDT Hand-painted illustrations on minibuses of heroes, outlaws religious temples and music subcultures vividly display Suriname's variety of cultural influences.  |
| Star Architect’s Civic Center Design Divides California City Posted: 31 Mar 2011 05:20 PM PDT In Elk Grove, Calif., a bold plan for a civic center — put on hold since the recession — is back on, but the city's new leaders are resisting ideas from the architect Zaha Hadid.  |
| Book on Gandhi Stirs Passion in India Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:46 PM PDT Joseph Lelyveld's new biography has been banned in part of India because of its discussion of an intimate relationship between Gandhi and another man.  |
| France to Assess Nuclear Risk and Safety Measures Posted: 31 Mar 2011 06:35 PM PDT The head of the Nuclear Safety Authority in France said the authority would upgrade safety procedures at nuclear power plants across the country.  |
| Kuwait Cabinet Quits to Avoid Ministers' Grilling Posted: 31 Mar 2011 06:51 AM PDT Kuwait's cabinet resigned as expected Thursday to avoid a grilling by parliament of three ministers, all members of the ruling al-Sabah family, amid calls for political and economic reform.  |
| Sour Economy and Multiple New Crises Test Japan’s Young Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT Young people face an uncertain landscape, with Japan's economy hobbled and its national pride bruised by the triple disasters of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.  |
| After Japan Crisis, New Urgency for Radiation Drugs Posted: 31 Mar 2011 06:25 PM PDT Experts say that progress has been made in developing treatments for radiation poisoning. But many obstacles remain.  |
| Three Mail Bombs Explode in Europe, Injuring Three Posted: 31 Mar 2011 11:57 AM PDT An anarchist group called the Informal Anarchist Federation took responsibility for a letter bomb that exploded in Italy, and authorities were investigating two other bombs in Greece and Switzerland.  |
| In the Arena: U.S. Isn’t the Only Country With March Madness Posted: 31 Mar 2011 11:24 AM PDT Perhaps the closest equivalent is in Japan, with its national high school baseball tournaments.  |
| NATO Warns Rebels Against Attacking Civilians Posted: 31 Mar 2011 07:40 PM PDT The coalition sternly warned the rebels that they are subject to bombardment by NATO planes if they endanger civilians.  |
| Setbacks in Portugal and Ireland Renew Worry on Debt Crisis Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:50 PM PDT A higher-than-expected budget deficit in Portugal and the need for more money to rescue Ireland's failing banks have renewed fears that Europe's debt crisis is worsening despite its sizable bailout fund.  |
| W.T.O. Rules U.S. Subsidies for Boeing Unfair Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:40 PM PDT Research grants from NASA used to developed lightweight composites are cited in the World Trade Organization's report.  |
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