Berlusconi’s Followers Threaten Fragile Truce in Italy ROME — Lawmakers from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s political party said Friday that they were prepared to resign en masse to protest Mr. Berlusconi’s definitive conviction for tax f... (photo: AP / Gregorio Borgia) The New York Times Italy Photos Politics Silvio Berlusconi Wikipedia: 2013 Silvio Berlusconi conviction |
India: Deadly Clashes Raise Tensions in Kashmir The Indian Army has killed a dozen people suspected of being rebels in five days of fighting near the highly militarized line dividing the disputed territory of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, an ... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) The New York Times India Kashmir Pakistan Photos Wikipedia: Kashmir conflict |
In Mandela Legacy, a Place for Winnie? SOWETO, South Africa — WHEN Winnie Madikizela-Mandela stepped out in late June onto the porch of the home here she once shared with Nelson Mandela, still looking as regal and outspoken as when she w... (photo: AP/Themba Hadebe) The New York Times Nelson Mandela Photos South Africa Wikipedia: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Winnie Madikizela-Mandela |
Clashes Leave Scores of Afghan Police and Taliban Dead KABUL, Afghanistan — Twenty-two Afghan police officers were killed on Thursday when a convoy returning from a mission to free a slain tribal elder’s relatives who were kidnapped by the Taliban was... (photo: AP / Anja Niedringhaus) The New York Times Afghanistan War Photos Taliban Terrorism Wikipedia: War in Afghanistan (2001present) |
Wall Street Edges Lower After Unemployment Report U.S. stocks edged slightly lower on Friday after the government’s July payroll report came in weaker than expected. | While the news pointed to continued struggles in the labor market, it also sugge... (photo: AP / Craig Ruttle) The New York Times Economy Photos US Unemployment Wall Street Wikipedia: Unemployment in the United States |
US Stocks Slip After Disappointing Jobs Report NEW YORK — Stocks fell in early trading after the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than forecast in July, blunting optimism that the economy is poised to pick up strength in the second half of the year... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) The New York Times Economy Jobs Photos US Wikipedia: Unemployment in the United States |