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Fleeing to Foreign Shores

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 07:13 PM PDT

Some American start-ups are going abroad to raise capital because domestic markets aren't available to them.

Syrian Envoy Resigns on TV, or Perhaps It Was Impostor

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:03 PM PDT

A woman identifying herself as the Syrian ambassador to France announced her resignation, which was soon followed by denials.

Top Aide to Brazilian Leader Steps Down Amid a Scandal

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 07:03 PM PDT

The resignation of Antonio Palocci deepened the first political crisis for President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil.

A New Voice of America for the Age of Twitter

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:37 PM PDT

Voice of America has protectors in Congress who are likely to view any technological change as a threat.

After 40 Years, the Complete Pentagon Papers

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

It may be a first in the annals of government secrecy: Declassifying documents to mark the anniversary of their leak to the press.

Economic Scene: The German Example

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 07:10 PM PDT

The lessons from Germany's economy aren't liberal or conservative. They are both.

Economic Scene: The German Example

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT

The lessons from Germany's economy aren't liberal or conservative. They are both.

Economic Scene: The German Example

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 03:58 PM PDT

The lessons from Germany's economy aren't liberal or conservative. They are both.

Baghdad Journal: A Gold Rush, Deep in a City’s Sewers

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

Desperate unemployed men toil under Baghdad's jewelry district, where the wealth has trickled down, literally.

Frugal Traveler: Naples: Must-Sees and See-What-Happens

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 12:07 PM PDT

It took Seth Kugel, an Italy novice, about 10 cacophonous seconds to fall in love with Naples.

In Transit: Q & A: A Week on Ponza, Italy

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 07:40 AM PDT

You can't go wrong with hopping on a ferry and seeing what Ponza, a lovely, laid-back island, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, has to offer.

The Lede: Syrian-American Blogger Detained

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 03:13 PM PDT

The author of the blog Gay Girl in Damascus was detained, according to a post written by a family member.

Yangtze Rains Bring Drought Relief, and Floods

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:37 PM PDT

Heavy rains since have brought some relief from the worst drought in the Yangtze River region in 50 years.

Assad Brother Plays Big Role in Syria

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 07:16 PM PDT

As reports of defections mount and the government staggers from the killing of soldiers and police officers, President Bashar al-Assad may turn to his brother, Maher.

Separate Sanctions Urged for Al Qaeda and Taliban

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

A move to put distance between the two groups could smooth the path for peace negotiations with the Taliban, but the challenges remain considerable.

Obama and Merkel Tell Qaddafi to Go

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Standing beside President Obama, Chancellor Angela Merkel offered German assistance if Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi were to leave.

Residents Told to Flee as Arizona Wildfire Spreads to N.M.

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:52 PM PDT

Most people in the vicinity of the Wallow Fire are frantically packing, but a few are hunkering down.

Germany Faces Criticism Over E. Coli Outbreak

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:15 PM PDT

Germany's government came under increased attack by critics who accuse it of mismanaging the E. coli crisis that has killed at least 22 people.

NBC Wins TV Rights to 4 Olympics for $4.38 Billion

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 02:16 PM PDT

NBC extended its Olympic reign to 2020 as Comcast, its parent company, agreed Tuesday to acquire the rights.

NATO Attack Destroys Much of Qaddafi Compound

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 06:40 PM PDT

In a sudden escalation of NATO's air campaign over Libya, warplanes dropped more than 80 bombs on targets in Tripoli.