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Afghan Report Exposes a Split Over Pullout Timelines
By ALISSA J. RUBIN
KABUL, Afghanistan — The White House report on Afghan strategy was notable as much for what it did not say as what it did, reporting military gains but also acknowledging their fragility.
Report OverviewMORE AFGHAN NEWS
European Court Rules Against Irish Abortion Law
By SARAH LYALL
LONDON — The court’s decision put strong pressure on the heavily Roman Catholic country to make an exception in cases where the mother’s health is at risk.
Gaza Mends, but Israelis See Signs of Trouble
By ETHAN BRONNER
GAZA — Two years after the war in Gaza, things seem to be shifting backward as the economic siege eases, the border heats up and Hamas seems as strong as ever.
Nabeela Raza
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Muslim American Artists Look for Unity
By THALIA GIGERENZER
At a time when Islam has been heavily politicized in the United States, many Muslim American artists say they hope the arts can expand understanding of their faith.
Report Cites Need to Regain Ground With U.S.
By STEPHEN CASTLE
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief acknowledged that Washington is focusing less on Europe, and said the bloc must show more unity to change that.
U.S. Worker Held in Haiti on Kidnapping Charges
By DAMIEN CAVE
MEXICO CITY — A case against a relief worker stems from whether a 15-month-old baby died or was kidnapped at a hospital after the earthquake in January.
Obama Cites Afghan Gains as Report Says Exit Is on Track
By HELENE COOPER and DAVID E. SANGER
President Obama vowed to “never waver from our goal” as he spoke Thursday about the review, which said the withdrawal plans were on track despite uneven signs of progress.
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Wikileaks Founder Released on Bail
“A disgraceful and very sinister episode. Assange is a hero for doing what the conventional media have been too terrified and incompetent to do,” writes Dan in Rochester, UK.
Post a CommentFrench Choose Civil Unions Over Marriage
“Entirely unsurprising that in those countries where this utterly sensible arrangement is allowed, society has indeed not broken down as many predicted it would,” writes John F. in London.
SPORTS »
The Year in Sports
From soccer, to F1, to Spain's victories, the International Herald Tribune reviews 2010 in sports.OPINION »
On Borrowed Time
President Obama and his advisers must do more to secure a commitment from Islamabad to go after the Taliban.BOOKS »
Google Launches New Book Database
The project allows centuries of books to be scanned for specific words and phrases, equipping the humanities with a new method of analysis.OPINION »
Editorial: Italy’s Crisis of Confidence
Italy needs a new government bold and credible enough to undo the damage of the Berlusconi era.EUROPE »
Civil Unions Gain Wide Appeal in France
Many couples are choosing civil unions over marriage.OPINION »
Townies: Begging for Your Pay
Freelancers experience agony and humiliation chasing after owed wages.MOVIES »
The Cinematic State of Things in 2010
A handful of postulates based on the blurry light cast on our lives by movies.
