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New Zealand quake tore new fault line, geologist says
What “looks to us that it could be a new fault” ripped across ground, pushed some surface areas up

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Crews recover failed blowout preventer at centre of Gulf spill
Investigators to examine device designed to prevent disaster



Craigslist blocks erotic classifieds in U.S. as legal pressures mount
Canadian sites unaffected by classified giant’s apparent change of policy



Sometimes it's only hard men who can make peace
We can be certain that if a deal is ever reached between an Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority, there will be those on both sides who will try to destroy it


All work and no play …
Canada's statutory vacation time is relatively stingy, and a lot of us don’t even bother to use it up


Tony Blair stripped of Blairism
All that’s left is a barren philosophy that suits him alone



Another new world order
The planet has been completely reshaped in the first decade of the 21st century, and Canada mustn't squander its opportunity to reposition


Nine dead after New Zealand plane crash
Aircraft belonging to a skydiving company burst into flames after takeoff with nine people onboard



Head of company accused of trafficking Thai workers arrested
Company accused of exploiting 400 Thai workers and forcing them to work on US farms



Two brothers battle for British Labour Party leadership
Ed Miliband is running a maverick campaign against David, backed by party elite



Two shootouts, 30 dead in Mexico’s biggest cartel massacre
Battles between soldiers and suspected drug-gang members have brought violence in the country's northeast to war-like proportions


U.S. jobless rate hints at permanent shift
Structural change in labour market may be behind lack government intervention’s lack of success


Africa’s outcasts build a new path out of poverty
Microfinance lender offers trust and sense of family along with money



The case of the vanishing taxonomists
Just as our planet's organisms have begun dying off, the scientists who classify them have also begun to decline, and this could have dire implications


Obama’s ‘Recovery Summer’ feels more like a winter of discontent
Polls show voters likely to give the Democrats a cold shoulder in midterm elections



National Security Experts Grim on Terror War
National Security Experts Grim on Terror War

Study: Prison Population on the Rise
Study: Prison Population on the Rise

Lebanon Slides Towards Civil War as Anniversary of Hariri's Murder Looms
Lebanon Slides Towards Civil War as Anniversary of Hariri's Murder Looms

Britain and US: Worst of Wealthy Nations for Children
Britain and US: Worst of Wealthy Nations for Children

US Briefing on Iran Discredits the Official Line
US Briefing on Iran Discredits the Official Line

Doubts Raised on Linking of Iran to US Deaths in Iraq
Doubts Raised on Linking of Iran to US Deaths in Iraq

Korea Deal Marks Big Victory for Realists
Korea Deal Marks Big Victory for Realists

Greenpeace Try Eating Whale to Stop Whaling
Greenpeace Try Eating Whale to Stop Whaling

After a Decade, Booker Winner Roy Plans New Novel
After a Decade, Booker Winner Roy Plans New Novel

Diplomatic Memo: In Middle East Peace Talks, Clinton Faces a Crucial Test
The talks could cement the legacy of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as a diplomat, or pose risks to any political ambitions she may harbor.

Educational Gaps Limit Brazil’s Reach
Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.

Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region
Since riots between the Han and Uighur groups in 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.

Afghanistan Tries to Help Nation’s Biggest Bank
The Afghan government scrambled to bolster the nation’s largest bank after depositors mobbed it for a third day.

At Least 7 Dead in Baghdad Attack
Insurgents continued a relentless assault on Iraq’s military and security forces, launching a coordinated attack on one of the main command centers in Baghdad.

Basque Separatists Declare Cease-Fire
The Basque separatist militant group ETA declared a cease fire in a video statement issued on Sunday.

2 Bombings Kill 10 People in Afghanistan
A remote-controlled bomb detonated atop a parked motorcycle on Saturday, killing seven Afghans, according to local government and hospital officials.

General Says Foresight on Marja Was Flawed
The departing deputy commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan admitted that forecasts of quick success in Marja were off base.

Ballads Born of Conflict Still Thrive in Colombia
Colombians call Uriel Henao the king of the prohibited ballads, a genre that describes the exploits of rebels, coca farmers and traffickers.

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Offers Resignation
Yu Myung-hwan faced allegations that his ministry bent its regulations to hire his daughter.

The Boss: Anything Is Possible
An executive tells of his journey from Vietnam to the opportunities of American real estate.

Raimon Panikkar, Catholic Theologian, Is Dead at 91
Mr. Panikkar was a Roman Catholic whose embrace of Hindu scriptures and Buddhism made him an influential voice for promoting dialogue between the world’s religions.

Mick Lally, Irish Actor and Founder of the Druid Theater, Dies at 64
Mr. Lally’s troupe has received international acclaim for its productions of works by Irish playwrights, especially J. M. Synge and Martin McDonagh.

Tabloid Hack Attack on Royals, and Beyond
How a London paper listened in on the private voice mail messages of the rich and famous.

The Peanut Solution
An easy-to-produce paste may help cure malnourishment around the world. But who owns the recipe?

Inside Corrupt-istan, a Loss of Faith in Leaders
A belief by Westerners that Afghans expect misrule and malfeasance could make Afghans’ contempt for their leaders as much a threat as the Taliban.

A Taste of Home in Foil Packets and Powder
A culinary tour of the combat meals served to soldiers in Afghanistan.

Punk’d, Iraqi-Style, at a Checkpoint
The show "Put Him in [Camp] Bucca" has drawn protests but has stayed on air throughout Ramadan, broadcasting pranks on Iraqi celebrities.

Analysis: Iraq's Military Needs After 2011
The third phase, from the end of 2016 to the end of 2020, is the "completion phase" by which time the Iraqi army will be a "real power," able to deal not only with internal, but also external threats.

Martyrs in the Valley of Peace
In the Cemetery of the Martyrs of the Army of the Imam Mahdi, death is not mourned. The men here have died as martyrs, and sacrifice is exalted.

Video of Quetta Attack From Pakistani Television
Pakistani coverage of a deadly attack on a Shiite protest in the city of Quetta and clashes in the aftermath between angry mourners and local police.

Pakistan’s Cricket Conspiracy Theory
Pakistan's top diplomat in Britain suggested on Thursday that three of his nation's cricket stars, accused of agreeing to take part in a betting scam, were "innocent" victims of a plot against them.

WikiLeaks Chief Decries ‘Legal Circus’
Julian Assange, the founder of the whistle-blowing Web site WikiLeaks, called Sweden's investigation of him for suspected sexual misconduct "some kind of legal circus."

Video of British Labour Party Debate
Britain’s Channel 4 News has provided The Lede with a live stream of its televised debate among the candidates to be the next leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party.

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