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Parties See Obama’s Israel Policy as Wedge for 2012

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:40 PM PDT

The question of whether President Obama is supportive enough of Israel is behind partisan maneuvering that has potential ramifications for the 2012 election.

New Prosecution Team as Strauss-Kahn Moves

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:14 PM PDT

Two senior prosecutors are assigned to the case of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former leader of the International Monetary Fund, who moved to a new house.

Well: Less Active at Work, Americans Have Gotten Bigger

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:21 PM PDT

As workers moved from farms and factories to desks, calories have been piling up, a new study has found.

Egypt to Open Border With Gaza, in the Face of Israeli Objections

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

The move by Egypt's transitional government, in the face of Israeli protests, will be the latest geopolitical aftershock of the Egyptian revolution.

Somalis Are Told to Stop Bickering or Lose Financing

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

Members of the United Nations Security Council said that Somalia's leaders risked losing millions of dollars a year from Western donors.

Chasing Riches From Africa to Europe and Finding Only Squalor

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:40 PM PDT

Thousands of immigrants who were lured to Spain by dreams of easy money and a better life now live in encampments in the woods.

Special Report: G-8: As G-8 Meets, Asian Leaders Seek a Bigger Role

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:19 PM PDT

Citing its broader inclusiveness, some experts said the Group of 20 might be a better forum for discussing global financial issues than the Western-dominated Group of 8.

Late Pickups Help Fuel Canucks’ Run to Stanley Cup Finals

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:45 PM PDT

Chris Higgins and Maxim Lapierre, both acquired at the trade deadline, have played well this postseason.

Maria Sharapova Extends Her Reach

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:44 PM PDT

Maria Sharapova's competitive nature goes beyond the tennis court as she fights for turf among athletes who aspire to be brands.

Angry Parents in Japan Confront Government Over Radiation Levels

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:16 PM PDT

An outcry is erupting in Fukushima City over what parents say is a government failure to protect their children, prompting unusual confrontations in a conflict-averse society.

Italian Business Faces Lose-Lose Situation in Libya

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:24 PM PDT

With NATO aircraft flying daily from Italian bases to pound targets in Libya, Italy's longstanding post-colonial business ties risk taking a hit, too.

City Room: Strauss-Kahn Finds a New Home

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:32 PM PDT

A judge has approved a new home for Mr. Strauss-Kahn, whose temporary stay at 71 Broadway was not welcomed by neighbors.

Egypt to Open Rafah Crossing Permanently

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:04 PM PDT

Egypt will open its only crossing with the Gaza Strip this weekend, easing a four-year blockade on the Hamas-ruled territory but setting up a potential conflict with Israel.

Suspect in Shooting of Giffords Ruled Unfit for Trial

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:13 PM PDT

A federal judge ruled Jared L. Loughner not mentally competent to stand trial on charges that he opened fire at a constituent event for an Arizona congresswoman in January, killing six.

U.N. Warns of Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan Town

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

The army of northern Sudan is now helping nomadic people, who have a long history of being used as proxy forces by the government, into Abyei, according to a United Nations report.

Survivors Cower as New Storm Brews but Passes

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Another storm crossed Joplin, Mo., without damage, but it revealed psychological scars among tornado survivors.

Russia Criticizes E.U. Rules to Open Up Energy Market

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:19 PM PDT

The energy minister said the rules, intended to promote competition, could jeopardize a giant pipeline project called South Stream.

Video : Combat in the First Person

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Spc. Michael Gannon narrates a video he captured on a helmet camera during a mission in Afghanistan.

Israelis See Netanyahu Trip as Diplomatic Failure

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:39 PM PDT

Some Israelis expressed fears about international isolation as the prime minister returned from Washington.

Criticism of State-Owned Air India Grows

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:03 PM PDT

Pilots are choosing not to fly for the airline and passengers are taking other flights, leading to big losses.