Israelis and Palestinians had one thing in common Thursday: They hung on every word in President Obama’s wide-ranging speech on U.S.
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Obama aims to repair U.S. image in Muslim world
President Obama travels to the Middle East on Tuesday in an effort to repair a damaged U.S. image — and seemingly reset relations with the Muslim world. It’s a process that has been in the works since his first week in office.
Nevada legalizing domestic partnerships
Nevada is legalizing domestic partnerships, with the state Assembly voting Sunday evening to override a veto by the governor, officials said. (CNN) — The enduring moments of our lives, the ones that stay with us the longest, don’t necessarily make the headlines. The other afternoon I was talking with a woman by the name of Virginia Florey
Kidding Ourselves About an Asian Recovery
The spin game is on as the world tries to talk itself out of the worst recession since the end of World War II. The good news is that there is a slowing in the rate of deterioration in the global economy. The tougher news is that this is hardly surprising.
Oil Prices: It Gets Worse
Oil prices hit a record high of $97 a barrel on Tuesday, but the next generation of consumers could look back on that price with envy. The dire predictions of a key report on international oil supplies released Wednesday suggest that oil prices could move irreversibly over the $100-a-barrel threshold in the not too distant future, as the global economy faces a serious energy shortage
South Koreans pay respects to former leader
With their nation under high security alert, South Koreans mourned a former leader at a funeral ceremony Friday morning.
Germany’s Battle Against Scientology
The interior ministers of Germany’s 16 states have launched an investigation into the activities of the Church of Scientology, hoping to assemble the evidence to support banning the U.S.-based organization from operating in Germany. But skeptics question whether such a move is politically and legally tenable — or wise
No Stress: Pricey Yoga Mats Sell Briskly in Recession
It’s no secret that luxury has taken a beating in the Great Recession.
Pixar’s secrets on display in ‘Up’
It’s a record any studio would love to have.
North Korean Nuke Test: What Good Is Diplomacy?
Even before the mystifying Kim Jong Il took power in 1993, the outside world has tried mightily to figure out how the North Korean regime works. Spy satellites are trained on suspected nuclear sites 24 hours a day.