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Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives

By KAREEM FAHIM

Bryan Denton for The New York Times

A veiled woman walked through Damascus’s Old City. This summer, more than 1,000 teachers who wear the niqab were transferred to administrative duties.

The country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has reversed course.

 

 

U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

Food riots in poor countries prompted United Nations officials to call for a careful watch on prices, which climbed 5 percent globally in August, mostly because of the rising cost of wheat.

Blackwater Won Contracts Through a Web of Companies

By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI

The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.

• Times Topic: Blackwater Worldwide

Italian Cities Plan to Shut Roma Camps

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

Dozens of Italian cities have been pursuing policies to expel the Roma, dismantling camps and evicting residents.

7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand

By REUTERS

A major earthquake hit west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.

• Photos: Earthquake Rattles Christchurch

 

Military Memo

Defense Secretary Offers Cautious Views on Wars

By ELISABETH BUMILLER

Robert M. Gates seems to be trying to lower expectations for a coming review of war policy.

H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money

By CELIA W. DUGGER

Donors have not yet committed enough money for even one of the two studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a vaginal microbicide and get the product into women’s hands.

 

 

 

 

Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Talks

By ETHAN BRONNER

Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.

Suicide Bomber Kills 53 at Shiite Protest

By SALMAN MASOOD

The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.

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U.S. Withholds Millions in Mexico Antidrug Aid

By ELISABETH MALKIN and RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD

The decision was based on concerns that the country was not doing enough to protect its people from abuses by the police and the military.

Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass

By THE NEW YORK TIMES 12:02 AM ET

The country had refused in 2003 to let American troops pass through its borders on the way to Iraq.

Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home

By RAPHAEL MINDER

The six-year trial involved charges of rape and abuse of 32 children and of running a pedophile ring at a state-run home for needy children in Lisbon.

Attack in Tajikistan Highlights Fears of Militancy

By THE NEW YORK TIMES 9:47 PM ET

A car rigged with explosives rammed into a police station in northern Tajikistan, killing two people and wounding at least 25 others in an apparent suicide attack, Tajik police officials said.

South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, Offers Resignation

SEOUL, South Korea — Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan of South Korea offered to resign on Saturday amid allegations that his ministry bent its regulations to hire his daughter during a period of high unemployment.

Money Missing to Confirm Trial of Microbicide Against H.I.V.

Joao Silva for The New York Times

Volunteers who took part in a trial of a microbicide listened to results in Vulindlela, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG — When scientists celebrated the announcement in July that a vaginal microbicide had finally been found that significantly reduced H.I.V. ....

Massive Quake Rocks New Zealand - CBS News Video

7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand

David Alexander/NZPA, via Associated Press

A police officer is seen on a street blocked by rubble from a damaged building following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in central Christchurch, New Zealand, early Saturday. More Photos »

By REUTERS

 

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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities declared a state of emergency after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths.

New Zealand Earthquake 2010: Strong Quake Shakes Christchurch

A strong earthquake rattled New Zealand at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday morning. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.2.

The quake epicenter was four miles south-southeast from Christchurch, New Zealand, on the nation's south island. Local media reports there have been strong aftershocks and power outages throughout the city.

Armed robber shot by attempted carjack victim

Thursday, 02 September 2010 16:21
A man who robbed a Five Cays business and tried to carjack a person in the parking lot was shot by that person, who was licensed to carry a firearm, police said.
On Aug. 28 the male masked gunman robbed Faltinto’s Store on Five Cays Road on Providenciales of a quantity of cash. He went outside and tried to carjack a vehicle from its owner.

Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary

Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary
Derek “Pop” Been, one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Public Service, has resigned.
Been, presently the PS in the Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities, and who has spent close to 12 years in the Public Service, told The SUN that his resignation takes effect from September 7, 2010.

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