A Song Contest Becomes a Hot Spot in Feud Between Countries
The simmering conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has moved into the Eurovision Song Contest.
Original post by By ERIC PFANNER
Op-Ed Columnist: Advantage France
Time bows at the altar of gastronomy in France. In the U.S., time is the altar.
Original post by By ROGER COHEN
German Elections Deliver Mixed Messages for Merkel
Four weeks before national voting, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party lost its majorities in two German states, but held on to power in a third.
Original post by By JUDY DEMPSEY
U.S. Mulls Alternatives for Missile Shield
Alternative plans could drop disputed sites in Poland and the Czech Republic, pleasing Russia but souring relations with allies in Eastern Europe.
Original post by By JUDY DEMPSEY and PETER BAKER
World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Suicide Bombing in Chechnya
Two militants who were about to be captured by the police killed themselves on Friday by blowing up their explosive vests, wounding three policeman and three civilians.
Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Briefing | Europe: Greece: U.N. Cites Immigrant Center
The United Nations refugee agency says it is “alarmed” at the conditions at a Greek detention center where hundreds of illegal immigrants are being held, including scores of children
Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yesterday
A British writer recalls her experience of the era, sometimes hilariously, but emphasizes its ideas — on drugs, sex, education and, to a lesser extent, politics.
Original post by By ELSA DIXLER
Setback in Dutch Girl’s Plans for a World Voyage
A district court ruled that social workers should assess the effects of a solo trip around the world on 13-year-old Laura Dekker.
Original post by By DAN BILEFSKY
Setback in Dutch Girl’s Quest for Ambitious Voyage
Dutch authorities said they would take two months to assess whether a 13-year old who wanted to sail alone around the world could safely do so.
Original post by By DAN BILEFSKY
Dutch Put 13-Year-Old Sailor Under State Care
The girl had hoped to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world but the state wants psychologists to assess her capacity to undertake the risky voyage.
Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS