Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

The Israeli Army and security forces have recently begun clamping down, arresting scores of local organizers and activists and conducting nighttime raids on the homes of others.

Israel Said to Kill Hamas Commander in Dubai

A Hamas official said Friday that Israel assassinated one of the group?s senior military commanders in Dubai.

New Trial Sought for Ex-French Prime Minister

The Paris prosecutor announced on Friday that he would seek a new trial of former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, on charges that he was part of a 2004 effort to tarnish Nicolas Sarkozy?s reputation.

Citing 9/11, Blair Defends Legacy at Iraq Inquiry

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified on Friday before an official inquiry, offering a spirited defense of his legacy in the face of criticism.

Europe Weighs Possibility of Debt Default in Greece

After a decade of debt-fueled profligacy, Greece is confronting what amounts to a run on the bank, and European leaders are quietly weighing what to do.

An Appraisal | J. D. Salinger: Of Teen Angst and an Author?s Alienation

With his unerring radar for the feelings of teenage angst and vulnerability, J. D. Salinger remains one of the writers adolescents first fall in love with.