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The Saturday Profile: Critic of War Effort Does His Homework, Up Close

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:30 PM PDT

A 70-year-old former Reagan administration official has strong words about the handling of the current Afghan war, but he's no armchair general — he still dodges bullets with the troops.

Chile Orders Exhumation to Settle How President Allende Died

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:47 PM PDT

Long ruled a suicide, Salvador Allende's death during a 1973 coup is questioned by some politicians and rights groups.

In Washington, Headlines That Revive Bad Memories

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:31 PM PDT

Mayor Vincent C. Gray has had an awkward first 100 days, with allegations of nepotism and inflated salaries.

Japanese Carmakers’ Struggles Could Put Customers in Rivals’ Showrooms

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:54 PM PDT

As Toyota, Honda and Nissan struggle to get back into full production, non-Japanese automakers are expected to increase market share.

Education Life: The Global Campus

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Articles on study abroad, majoring in business, blogging scholars, the fastest growing fields for students to consider and more.

The Global Campus: N.Y.U. in the U.A.E.

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 05:15 PM PDT

An office tower is the dorm, a field trip foreign travel, and classmates speak 43 languages. Extracurriculars: Horseback riding, anyone?

Blast Kills Afghan Police Chief and 2 Officers in Kandahar

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:07 PM PDT

In a sophisticated attack, at least one suicide bomber entered the police headquarters in Kandahar on Friday and detonated himself, killing a police chief and two policemen, officials said.

Bosses Pressed Russian Judge, Official Says

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:55 PM PDT

Another former court official says the judge who convicted Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in December admitted that the verdict would be dictated to him by his superiors.

Islamists Clash With Supporters of Jordan’s King

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:58 PM PDT

Salafis denouncing Jordan's ties to the United States beat government supporters with clubs and fists, and the two sides hurled stones at each other, leaving dozens wounded.

After the Disasters in Japan, A Stoic Response From Aflac

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 04:58 PM PDT

Although Aflac is an American insurance company, the steps its Japanese unit is taking during the current crisis fall in line with Japanese calls for self-restraint, humility and sacrifice.

Keep Your Thumbs Still When I’m Talking to You

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:32 PM PDT

In the digital revolution, it's become fashionable to be rude.

Dueling Protests in Yemen Remain Peaceful

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:58 PM PDT

More than 100,000 protesters returned to the streets of the Yemeni capital Friday, chanting their support both for and against President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

The Lede: April 15 Updates on Mideast Protests and Libyan War

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 04:50 PM PDT

On Friday, The Lede is following the war in Libya and protest movements across the Middle East and North Africa.

Four Phone-Hacking Cases to Be Tests for Further Claims, Judge Says

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:12 PM PDT

Confronted with the prospect that dozens more potential victims might sue the tabloid News of the World, a judge tries to proceed in an orderly fashion.

Under Threat: The Shock of the Old

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 08:32 AM PDT

The trend in non-Western art history is on contemporary art, which places the traditional arts in a vulnerable position.

Qaddafi Troops Fire Cluster Bombs Into Civilian Areas

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:20 PM PDT

Libyan forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi have been firing into residential neighborhoods in Misurata with a weapon that has been banned by much of the world, witnesses say.

Russia Warns NATO Over the Size of Libya Attacks

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 02:55 PM PDT

The Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, said it was crucial not to use "excessive military force which will lead to further additional casualties among civilians."

They Gather Secretly at Night, and Then They (Shhh!) Eat

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 08:17 AM PDT

Across the country, underground food markets are popping up, giving chefs a chance to show their stuff and maybe make some money.

Scene/Seen: Like a Magic Candle, Los Angeles's Chinatown Relights

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 09:14 AM PDT

An influx of young artists and new D.I.Y. spaces reignited an innovative underground arts scene.

Sunday Magazine: Health and Wellness Issue

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:30 AM PDT

What's the single best exercise? How little sleep can you get away with? Do cellphones cause cancer?