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[David Ignatius] Getting ready for the next time

ViewpointsAug 2, 2011

WASHINGTON ― So next time the Norwegians will arm more of their police. And next time, authorities will investigate the ranting manifestos of any anti-Muslim extremist who claims to lead a revival of the medieval Knights Templar. But the July 22 attack in Oslo by Anders Behring Breivik teaches
[Amity Shlaes] Republicans should ‘pull a Newt’ for deficit cuts

ViewpointsAug 2, 2011

Thank goodness for Mitch McConnell. Thank goodness Republicans in Congress didn’t “pull a Newt.” Welcome, Clinton Era II.That’s the conventional wisdom about the budget deal reached July 31. Commentators are emphasizing the statesmanship of the Senate minority leader. Without the Kentucky senator’s
[Editorial] A disturbing comedy

EditorialAug 2, 2011

The three Japanese Diet members who were turned back from Gimpo Airport nine hours after arriving in Korea Monday morning may still feel their airport-to-airport trip was politically rewarding. But they will be only remembered here for having performed a comedy, a very disturbing one at that, disapp
[Editorial] Jeju naval project

EditorialAug 2, 2011

As the Navy is about to resume the work to build a major naval base on the southern coast of Jeju Island near Seogwipo Port, tension rises between the authorities and residents. In the four years since the project took shape, the resentment of residents and the patience of government authorities hav
[Kim Seong-kon] What should we do with the Web?

ViewpointsAug 2, 2011

The other day when I tried to open my online bank account, I found I could not access my account for some reason. So I called the customer service hotline, and was promptly routed to the bank’s computer security office after explaining my problem. The computer security officer then entered my comput
[Andrew Gumbel] U.S. experiences and seeds of terror in Norway

ViewpointsAug 2, 2011

America’s violent far right would have no difficulty recognizing the tell-tale signatures of the killing spree in Norway ― and not just because they would see the confessed perpetrator, Anders Behring Breivik, as an ideological soul mate who, like their own heroes, thought he could trigger a white-s
[Simon Johnson] Low bank capital is next U.S. fiscal crisis

ViewpointsAug 2, 2011

The summer debate that has dominated Washington seems straightforward. Under what conditions should the U.S. government be allowed to borrow more money? The numbers that have been bandied about focus on reducing the cumulative deficit projection over the next 10 years, as measured by the Congression
Israel P.M. ready to discuss border ‘package’: official

World NewsAug 2, 2011
EU to put additional sanctions on Syria

World NewsAug 2, 2011

EU, Washington condemn deadly crackdown during the month of RamadanBRUSSELS (AP) ― The European Union expanded its sanctions against Syria on Monday, imposing asset freezes and travel bans against five more military and government officials.The EU decision brings the number of individuals targeted b
Cuba vows to change migratory restrictions

World NewsAug 2, 2011

HAVANA (AP) ― Cuba is working to overhaul migratory rules that were enacted decades ago out of necessity but have become anachronistic today, President Raul Castro told lawmakers and the nation Monday at the close of the island’s parliament.The session was closely watched for new details of economic
Fears of far-right rise in Greece

World NewsAug 2, 2011

ATHENS (AP) ― They descended by the hundreds ― black-shirted, bat-wielding youths chasing down dark-skinned immigrants through the streets of Athens and beating them senseless in an unprecedented show of force by Greece’s far-right extremists.In Greece, alarm is rising that the twin crises of financ
Enjoy and learn: shows offer more than fun

TheaterAug 2, 2011

Performances in Seoul based on classics target vacationing kids and teensMusicals and plays can do more than just entertain when they target a special audience like children and teenagers. Here are four educational shows that both parents and kids would enjoy dedicating a day of their summer vacatio
Internet archivist seeks every book written

BooksAug 2, 2011

RICHMOND (AP) ― Tucked away in a small warehouse on a dead-end street, an Internet pioneer is building a bunker to protect an endangered species: the printed word.Brewster Kahle, 50, founded the nonprofit Internet Archive in 1996 to save a copy of every Web page ever posted. Now the MIT-trained comp
Lopez talks about split from Marc Anthony

PeopleAug 2, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Jennifer Lopez tells Vanity Fair magazine that she still believes in love despite her split from her husband of seven years, Marc Anthony.The singer and actress gave the publication her first interview since announcing her divorce earlier this month.Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez
Cameron’s trip: No service, no tip, at Tuscan caf

PeopleAug 2, 2011

ROME (AP) ― A barmaid has made a name for herself, but no tip, after telling British Prime David Cameron he could carry his own cappuccino during his Tuscan holiday breakfast.Francesca Ariani was alone and swamped with customers on Sunday when Cameron came up to the bar’s counter and ordered two cap