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Anger Over Film Fuels Anti-American Attacks in Libya and Egypt

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:48 PM PDT

Protesters upset over an American-made video denouncing Islam attacked the United States Consulate in Libya, while Egyptian demonstrators stormed over the walls of the United States Embassy in Cairo.

United States 1, Jamaica 0: U.S. Avenges Loss to Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:39 PM PDT

The United States dominated play in its second World Cup qualifying match against Jamaica, but the team needed a free kick by Herculez Gomez in the second half to earn the victory.

Readers at Ground Zero Keep Alive Memories of the Lost

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:57 PM PDT

On a subdued anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the names of the dead were intoned by friends and relatives for almost four hours where the towers fell 11 years ago.

Program Offering Immigrants Reprieve Is Off to Quick Start

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:51 PM PDT

More than 72,000 young immigrants who are in the United States illegally have applied for two-year deportation deferrals, and this week the first approvals have been granted.

Russia Impedes Inquiry of Fuel Supplier Gazprom

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:31 PM PDT

A decree issued by President Vladimir V. Putin prevents Russian companies like the natural gas giant Gazprom from providing foreign regulators with information without Kremlin approval.

The Lede Blog: Film Prompts Anti-U.S. Protests in Egypt and Libya

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:00 PM PDT

Angered by an anti-Muslim movie said to have been produced in the United States, protesters attacked a consulate and embassy, killing a staff member in Libya.

Bits Blog: Zuckerberg Acknowledges ‘Disappointing’ Wall Street

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 05:40 PM PDT

In his first public appearance since the initial public offering in May, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder, told a TechCrunch conference that the company should be measured by its lasting impact.

Protest Rally in Catalonia Adds a Worry for Spain

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 03:15 PM PDT

Hundreds of thousands of people took over the center of Barcelona, waving Catalan flags while hoisting signs demanding independence. The region is the biggest debtor among Spain's regions.

Hungarians Hold Hunger Strike Over Voting Changes

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:25 PM PDT

The weeklong fast outside Parliament is the latest protest against the policies of Hungary's prime minister, who has been accused of undermining the country's young democracy.

Movie Stirs Protest at U.S. Embassy in Cairo

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 02:56 PM PDT

A low-budget film of unknown origins, depicting Muhammad and Muslims in an unflattering light, inspired protesters to mass at the embassy and take down the American flag.

Teachers’ Leader in Chicago Strike Shows Her Edge

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:43 PM PDT

In Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, which completed a second day on strike from public schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel may have met his match.

China Accuses Japan of Stealing Disputed Islands

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 03:30 PM PDT

"Both the Japanese and Chinese government are manipulating the issue and their citizens to justify their authority and give themselves legitimacy," writes Aspen.

Israeli Leader Sharpens Call on U.S. to Set Limits on Iran

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 03:30 PM PDT

"Israel needs to protect her people. America does too. It can be a team effort if both countries commit against a common enemy," writes Dara.

As Europe Readies Bank Plan, Last-Minute Jitters and a Move to Pull Back

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:40 PM PDT

Even as the European Commission puts the final touches on a regulatory plan for banks, some countries are seeking to modify or delay the proposed system.

Detainee Who Died at Guantánamo Had Release Blocked by Court

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 06:14 PM PDT

Adnan Farhan Abdul Latif, a Yemeni man, was ordered freed in 2010 by a Federal District Court judge but remained in captivity after the ruling was overturned.

Greece Names Nazi Reparations Panel

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 12:23 PM PDT

The move indicates the extent to which the shaky coalition government in Athens is trying to appease lawmakers from the extreme right and left.

I.R.S. Awards $104 Million to Bradley Birkenfeld, a Whistle-Blower

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:22 PM PDT

Bradley Birkenfeld, who got out of jail last month after serving time for helping Americans dodge taxes, received a lavish bonus for his role in exposing tax schemes at UBS.

Egyptians Angry at Film Scale U.S. Embassy Walls

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 12:47 PM PDT

Some Egyptians who said they were protesting a film insulting to the Prophet Muhammad pulled down the American flag at the embassy in Cairo, witnesses said.

Bits Blog: GoDaddy Says Its Troubles Were Not Hacker-Related

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT

GoDaddy, the Web services company, said that its extensive technical problems on Monday were a result of internal issues, not an attack by a supporter of Anonymous, the loose confederation of rogue hackers.

Car Bomb Kills 12 in Yemen, but Targeted Minister Escapes Harm

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 04:58 PM PDT

A blast alongside a convoy of vehicles used by Yemen's defense minister came one day after a top operative for Al Qaeda in the country was killed.