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An anthropologist's past steps out of the shadows

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

Gerardo Reichel-Dolmatoff, one of Colombia's best-known anthropologists, was seen as something of an Indiana Jones. Now a darker element has been added to his persona.

BOGOTA, Colombia — The recent revelation of the secret Nazi past of one of Colombia's best-known anthropologists — and onetime visiting professor at UCLA — has shaken academic circles here to their core.

Growing ties between Egypt, Turkey may signal new regional order

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 05:46 PM PST

The emerging alliance between Egypt's Mohamed Morsi and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan reflects two Islamist leaders maneuvering to reshape the Middle East.

CAIRO — Egypt and Turkey are forging an alliance that showcases two Islamist leaders maneuvering to reshape a Middle East gripped by political upheaval and passionate battles over how deeply the Koran should penetrate public life.

Syria opposition leader preaches unity

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

Moaz Khatib's supporters hope for new momentum and a departure from infighting, as well as global recognition that could bring funding and heavy weapons.

BEIRUT — The speaker conveyed a message of harmony at a funeral for some of the first victims of the Syrian uprising.