Huntsman: “Only Center-Right Candidate”
The former ambassador to China tries to appeal to the “sensible middle ground.”
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For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
Middle Classes in Brazil, India Protest Corruption
People in emerging economies are struggling to put an end to decades of nepotism and graft.
Egypt Invades Itself: Unrest in Sinai
The Egyptian army sends troops into Sinai after an outbreak of religious unrest.
Merkel, Sarkozy Propose Eurozone Governance
The French and German leaders favor firmer debt and deficit limits.
France, Italy Hastily Implementing Austerity
Paris and Rome rush to cut public spending after a week of turmoil in the financial markets.
US Defense Hawks Prepare for Budget Fight
Lawmakers worry that deficit reduction efforts could lead to deep military spending cuts.
Texas Governor to Announce Presidential Bid
The Texan governor might unite social conservatives and small government activists.
North, South Korea Exchange Fire
The two rivals, technically at war, each fired shells near a disputed maritime border west of the peninsula on Wednesday.
Fannie, Freddie Downgraded
The two semi-private mortgage giants were bail out by the United States government.
Spanish Conservatives Prepare for Government
Spaniards will probably give the conservatives a majority even though they have few specific economic plans.
World Anxious for Last-Minute Debt Deal
Investors are counting on American lawmakers to reach an agreement that would stave off default.
Future US Defense Chief Warns Against Deep Cuts
The next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urges lawmakers not to cut hundreds of billions in military spending.
Republicans Draw Line in the Sand
Opposition lawmakers walk out on debt talks because the president insists on raising taxes.
Gunman Targets Norway’s Social Democrat Party
An explosion damages government buildings in Oslo and 68 youth activists are murdered.