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A Pakistani Lawyer Takes on the Army and Pays in Bruises

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:10 PM PST

Inam Ur Raheem, who has challenged the tenure of Pakistan's supreme military commander, has entered perilous waters at a time when the military leadership's longstanding grip on power is being tested.

Movie Review: ‘Anna Karenina,’ From Joe Wright, With Keira Knightley

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PST

The director Joe Wright and the screenwriter Tom Stoppard create a playful, passionate rendering of Leo Tolstoy's novel "Anna Karenina."

Movie Review: ‘Mea Maxima Culpa,’ Alex Gibney Documentary

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:34 PM PST

"Mea Maxima Culpa," Alex Gibney's new documentary, updates the larger story of the sexual abuse of children and the Roman Catholic clergy's trail of denial and cover-up.

In Israeli Border Town, Rubble and Blood

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:41 PM PST

When a rocket crashed into a building in Kiryat Malachi, or City of Angels, on Thursday morning, it took the first Israeli casualties in this round of violence.

Casualties Rise in Gaza Battle; Hamas Rockets Target Tel Aviv

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:52 PM PST

"It's so sad when people of hate are in power and manipulate religion/cultural beliefs to justify everything religion stands against," writes Rajeev K in Surat.

Netherlands Sets Model of Flood Prevention

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:51 PM PST

"This approach could never work in America, where the only cost-benefit calculations made by satraps in the public sector are political and short-term," writes Bud.

75,000 U.S. Troops May Be Needed to Grab Syria Chemical Arms

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:11 PM PST

Any military effort to seize Syria's stockpiles, the Pentagon said, would need upward of 75,000 troops — an estimate that stunned top administration officials.

Political Memo: As G.O.P. Governors Gather, Prescriptions for 2016

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:54 PM PST

As Republicans examine how to recalibrate and regain their footing, they are moving forward without a clear national leader.

Israeli Attacks Are a Test of Loyalty for Egypt’s Morsi

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:54 PM PST

President Mohamed Morsi is having to reconcile his Islamist firebrand side with his desire as a newly elected leader for stability, revival and friendly relations with Israel's Western allies.

Obama Views Hurricane Sandy Recovery in New York

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:53 PM PST

After viewing areas on Staten Island and in Queens affected by Hurricane Sandy, President Obama said he was assigning his housing secretary, Shaun Donovan, to oversee the recovery.

Dying Boy Who United Gypsum, Colo., Ends Up Being a Hoax

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:55 AM PST

The story of Alex Jordan, a football-loving 9-year-old with leukemia, inspired people in the mountain town of Gypsum. Now people are left to ask why.

The Lede Blog: Twitter Updates on the Gaza Conflict

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:25 AM PST

The Ledeallows readers to follow the conflict in Gaza in real time with an edited selection of Twitter updates from journalists and bloggers in the region.

Bits Blog: Anonymous Attacks Israeli Web Sites

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 10:43 AM PST

After Israel killed a top military commander of Hamas, the hacker group Anonymous retaliated with attacks on several Israeli Web sites, taking down one military blogging site and defacing the site of an Israeli surveillance company..

Wal-Mart Inquiry Reflects Alarm on Corruption

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:14 PM PST

An inquiry is now looking at activities in Brazil, China and India, along with Mexico, Wal-Mart said. Its quarterly results showed lower-than-expected sales.

Ashlyn Blocker, the Girl Who Feels No Pain

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:46 PM PST

Ashlyn Blocker has a rare genetic condition that prevents her from feeling pain. But that doesn't mean she can't get hurt.

Israel Heightens Warnings Over Palestinians’ U.N. Bid

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

The Foreign Ministry suggests that if the Palestinians succeed in winning enhanced status at the United Nations, Israel may cancel the Oslo peace accords and move to oust the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas.

The Caucus: Romney Blames Loss on Obama's 'Gifts' to Minorities and Young Voters

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 07:56 AM PST

In a conference call Wednesday afternoon with his national finance committee, Mitt Romney said that the president had followed the "old playbook" of wooing specific interest groups.

News Analysis: Xi Jinping Offers Few Hints of a Shift in Direction in China

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:40 PM PST

Xi Jinping gave his first speech as general secretary of the Communist Party, impressing many Chinese by avoiding slogans but giving no indication as to whether he favors fundamental reforms.

Turkey Recognizes Rebel Group as Head of Syria

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:11 PM PST

The move gives a powerful boost to the group known as the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. On Tuesday, France also fully embraced the group.

McAlpine, Named in Child Sex Abuse, Calls Allegations ‘Rubbish’

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:18 PM PST

Lord Alistair McAlpine, who was wrongly implicated in child sexual abuse on a BBC program, said in an interview that he should have been called before the segment aired.