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Damage Widespread as Buildings Tumble; High Toll ExpectedBy SIMON ROMERO and LIZ ROBBINS 33 minutes agoA 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Haiti’s capital caused far-reaching damage and panic with the potential for a high number of casualties. The Lede BlogUpdates on HaitiBy ROBERT MACKEY 3 minutes agoSome Haitians have turned to the Web to share information about the devastating earthquake. Google, Citing Attack, Threatens to Exit ChinaBy ANDREW JACOBS and MIGUEL HELFTThe move, if followed through, would be a highly unusual rebuke of China by a large and respected company. Diplomatic MemoClinton Tries to Defuse Asian TensionBy MARK LANDLERHONOLULU — Asia has emerged as a diplomatic hornet’s nest for the United States, even beyond the perennial threat of North Korea, with strains in Japan and China. Saudi and Yemeni Forces Fight Rebels on 2 FrontsBy MICHAEL SLACKMAN and ROBERT F. WORTHCAIRO — The two governments seem to be making a concerted push to end the conflict, which flared into war months ago. News AnalysisA Year of Terror Plots, Through a 2nd PrismBy SCOTT SHANEWASHINGTON — The enemies on American soil in 2009 were a scattered group of amateurs who displayed more fervor than skill. Deadly Protest in Afghanistan Highlights TensionsBy DEXTER FILKINSKABUL — At least eight civilians were killed in a street protest after a raid on a home by American and Afghan forces. Latest News From Asia
Looking Past the Facade of Italian City After RiotsBy RACHEL DONADIOIn Rosarno, where the worst immigrant rioting ever seen in Italy took place over the weekend, the economy is so weak that locals and immigrants are competitors. Latest News From Europe
Blast Kills Physics Professor in TehranBy ALAN COWELLIran’s state media blamed the U.S. and Israel for the death of a professor. It seems doubtful that he worked on Iran’s nuclear program. Latest News From the Middle EastProtest in Nigeria Over Absent LeaderBy ADAM NOSSITERABUJA, Nigeria — Hundreds marched down Abuja’s broad avenues to protest the long absence of Umaru Yar’Adua. Latest News From Africa
Contractor Jailed in Cuba Was Aiding Religious Groups, U.S. SaysBy GINGER THOMPSON and MARC LACEYWASHINGTON — Alan P. Gross, who is accused of being an American spy, is a social worker who had gone to Cuba to provide communications equipment to Jewish groups, American officials said. Latest News From the Americas
Race Assumes Central Role in New Orleans VoteBy CAMPBELL ROBERTSONNEW ORLEANS — A prominent black candidate’s decision to drop out means the city might elect its first white mayor in 32 years. Latest U.S. News
Readers’ Comments »Fierce Earthquake Rocks Haitian Capital“Many people are offering prayers to the people of Haiti; that's a very nice gesture but the country is dirt poor ... and needs physical help, and now,” writes AER in Cambridge, England. Google, Citing Attack, Threatens to Exit China“I simply hope that Google has a backbone and sticks to what they say. Other businesses and especially governments need to start being tough with China,” writes Paul in Beijing. ![]() ![]() «prev
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