Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Iran's Crisis: The Opposition Weighs Its Options

By TONY KARON

Unable to deliver a knockout blow, those opposed to President Ahmadinejad must gird for a protracted struggle on the streets, and in the corridors of power

Afghan Kidnappings: Local Journalists Face Bigger Risks

By JASON MOTLAGH

There was much rejoicing in journalistic circles at the news of the escape of a New York Times correspondent. But what happens to Afghan reporters?

Will Congress Do Away With the Immigration 'Widow Penalty'?

By TIM PADGETT

When their spouse dies, immigrants who have been married less than two years can be deported. A growing number of them are challenging the law

The FDA: Is the Safety Watchdog Getting Tougher?

By KATHLEEN KINGSBURY

If the latest product recalls have got you feeling uneasy, here's a quick guide to some of the common household goods that are — and are not — regulated for safety

Asian Economies Rebound in Spite of the West

By MICHAEL SCHUMAN / HONG KONG

The financial crisis brought the world closer together; now economic recovery is showing that the East may indeed be decoupling from the West

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Swampland

By Liam Fitzpatrick

Hong Kong's ongoing Nina Wang court case reveals the venality and gullibility that can lie at the heart of the city's popular belief system.

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Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Henry VIII

In honor of the 500th anniverary of King Henry VIII's coronation on June 24, 1509, TIME found 10 interesting tales about the famous monarch.

Quotes of the Day

"They did things that you would not do against animals let alone to humans."
A FORMER INMATE,
at the Bagram military base in Afghanistan alleges inhuman treatment during his time at the U.S.-run detention facility
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New Delhi

The Dying Art of The Sari

By JESSICA PUDUSSERY / NEW DELHI

As the popularity of the traditional Indian garb has plummeted in India's cities, so has work for the tens of thousands of weavers who make them

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