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Putin, Citing Roosevelt, Hints at a 3rd-Term Bid

Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has not dampened speculation that he is considering an effort to return to the presidency in the 2012 election.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:25:09 GMT

In Russia, a Shortage Triggers Soviet Habits

To find buckwheat, a beloved food staple, some Russians are falling back on scrounging habits honed under Communism.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:25:17 GMT

Politicians Attack Britain on Scandal

Members of Parliament said the government should demand that the police answer new questions about whether legislators’ phone messages were intercepted by The News of the World.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:48:40 GMT

Iran Remains Defiant, Nuclear Agency Says

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran had banned two of its top inspectors and still refused to answer questions about its nuclear program.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:50:12 GMT

Germany Extends Nuclear Plants’ Life

Germany will extend the life spans of 17 plants while alternative energy sources are developed, which is likely to make money for power companies and the government.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:50:07 GMT

Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-President

Mark V. Hurd, who resigned from H.P. a month ago, joined Oracle as president and a director.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:33:09 GMT

In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer

Everyone is exposed to BPA, but after hundreds of studies, there is no consensus about its safety.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:48:40 GMT

South Africa Unions’ Strike Suspended

South Africa’s trade unions suspended a three-week-old strike by hundreds of thousands of government workers.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:20:02 GMT

Jakarta Journal: Looking Homeward, by the Millions

An annual exodus called “mudik” at the end of Ramadan is a chance for city dwellers with rural roots to reconnect with their families — and to show off their success.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:33:38 GMT

Land Known for ‘Jobs for Life’ Takes to Dual Careers

With salaries down more than 12 percent, young Japanese are making ends meet by working second or even third jobs.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:17:21 GMT

Mind: Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits

Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:58:22 GMT

The Fifth Set: Tennis’s Proving Ground

The Open has been the stage of dramatic fifth sets: McEnroe-Borg in 1980, Sampras-Corretja in 1996, Agassi-Baghdatis in 2006 and del Potro-Federer last year.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:55:47 GMT



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