Friday, September 18, 2009

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Bank of America: Did Ken Lewis Lie to Shareholders?

By STEPHEN GANDEL

With five Bank of America directors now under subpoena from New York's attorney general, the pressure is building on CEO Ken Lewis. The question is: Can he survive? Attorney General, the pressure is building on CEO Ken Lewis. The question is: Can he survive

Afghanistan: Why Efforts to Disarm the Taliban Have Failed

By TIM MCGIRK / KABUL

So far, all attempts to coax the guerrillas to give up their arms have failed because of greed, suspicion and ancient feuds. Besides, the Taliban sense victory

Baucus Open to Changes in Health-Care Bill to Meet Democrats' Concerns

By KAREN TUMULTY

In an interview with Time.com, the Senate Finance chairman indicates some flexibility to get his own party onboard

New Airline Ticket Tax to Aid the Developing World

By PETER GUMBEL / PARIS

Window seat or aisle? Special meal? Oh, and would you like to help fight HIV/AIDS and malaria in Africa? An innovative new scheme will ask travelers if they want to donate $2 to help the United Nations and aid groups fight disease in the developing world

Australia: Boat Arrivals of Asylum Seekers Rising

By MARINA KAMENEV / SYDNEY

After years of tough immigration measures under the Howard administration, conservatives in Australia are now blaming Rudd's "relaxed" policy on a steep increase in asylum seekers arriving by boat this year

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"There is no agreement yet with the Israeli side and no middle ground solution."
Palestinian negotiator SAEB EREKAT,
on U.S. Special Envoy George Mitchell failing to secure a deal with Israel over the halting of West Bank settlements
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What Does Beijing Want For Its Birthday? Silence, Please.

By Simon Elegant

As China's 60th anniversary nears, the capital is in lockdown mode in preparation for a spectacular — and militaristic — parade. What the show of force says about a nation's mood

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