For Vatican, Spain Is a Key Front in Church-State Battle
6 Jan 2009
When a judge recently ruled that a public school must remove the crucifixes from classroom walls, it was the latest blow to the Catholic Church’s once mighty grip on Spain.
For Vatican, Spain Is a Key Front in Church-State Battle
6 Jan 2009
When a judge recently ruled that a public school must remove the crucifixes from classroom walls, it was the latest blow to the Catholic Church’s once mighty grip on Spain.
Obama Seeks Wide Support in Congress for Stimulus
6 Jan 2009
President-elect Barack Obama is working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.
Bow Hunters’ Quest: Stalking an Elk and a Record
6 Jan 2009
After the arbiter of bow-hunting records added the tule elk to its list of targets, hunters set out in pursuit.
In a Quiet Rebellion, Parishioners Keep the Faith
6 Jan 2009
For 1,533 days, parishioners in Massachusetts have been guarding a church so that the archdiocese cannot sell it.
Toyota Will Halt Output for 11 Days
6 Jan 2009
Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker, is to halt production at all its Japanese plants for a total of 11 days in February and March in a bid to reduce stocks of unsold cars as demand has slumped.
Kennedy Shadow Looms Over Senate Hopefuls
6 Jan 2009
It is not easy competing with a Kennedy, especially in New York, where two U.S. representatives and Senate hopefuls have attracted scant attention.
Panetta Chosen as C.I.A. Chief in Surprise Step
6 Jan 2009
The choice of Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of staff, to head the intelligence agency raised questions about his relevant experience.
In Fatah-Governed West Bank, Solidarity With Hamas
6 Jan 2009
The Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is deeply worried about popular support for rival Hamas over the conflict in Gaza, to the point of crushing demonstrations.
Warnings Not Enough for Gaza Families
6 Jan 2009
Gaza’s civilians — particularly those in militant strongholds — are finding it difficult to evacuate their homes before Israeli attacks begin.
Israel Deepens Gaza Incursion as Toll Mounts
6 Jan 2009
As European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants.
Ex-Detainee of U.S. Describes a 6-Year Ordeal
6 Jan 2009
Though never charged with a crime, Muhammad Saad Iqbal spent six years in American custody, during which he says he was secretly taken to Egypt and tortured.
India Seeks Extraditions in Mumbai Siege
6 Jan 2009
India produced what it said was the first comprehensive evidence linking the Mumbai attackers to Pakistan.
Bid to Revoke Madoff’s Bail Cites His Gifts
6 Jan 2009
Bernard L. Madoff tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from investigators, prosecutors told a judge.