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A force of Syrian army defectors claimed responsibility for an attack on Wednesday in central Syria that killed a military officer and eight soldiers.
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By STEVEN ERLANGER and STEPHEN CASTLE
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Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany spoke during a news conference held at the end of a Eurozone summit in Brussels on Thursday.
European leaders made significant progress in resolving the euro zone financial crisis, obtaining an agreement from banks to take a 50 percent loss on the value of their Greek debt.
Region in Revolt
Mauricio Lima for The New York Times
Scores of Qaddafi loyalists killed in Surt were buried there on Tuesday in a makeshift grave.
Libya’s Interim Leader Asks NATO to Stay Through the End of 2011
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A request for an extension of NATO help suggested Libya’s interim government is concerned that remnants of Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi’s defeated forces could regroup and cause new trouble.
Officers Get 7 Years for Killing That Helped Inspire Egypt’s Revolt
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An Internet cafe in Beijing. China is trying to rein in microblogs.
China Cracks Down on Bloggers and ‘Excessive’ Entertainment
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Communist leaders in China are proposing new limits on media and Internet freedoms that include some of the most restrictive measures in years.
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In China, it’s a form of defiance – and the government is not amused.
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Irish Election Shows Signs of Erasing Boundaries
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The peace process in Ireland will be in the spotlight on Thursday as the nation holds its election for the largely ceremonial post of president of the Irish Republic.
Kenyan Motives in Somalia Predate Recent Abductions
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The Kenyan government revealed that its foray against Islamist militants was not simply a response to a wave of kidnappings, as previously claimed.
Rebels Said to Find Qaddafi Tie in Plot Against Iraq
By TIM ARANGO
Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi may have been been backing a Baathist-led coup against the Iraqi government.
Mudslides and Flooding Ravage Areas of Scenic Beauty in Italy
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Flailing through mounds of debris and sludge, rescue workers hunted for survivors in Tuscany and Liguria on Wednesday after mudslides and flooding left at least six people dead and hundreds homeless.
Iran’s Power Struggle Goes Beyond Personalities to Future of Presidency Itself
By ROBERT F. WORTH
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks about a parliamentary system in Iran were seen as the latest blow in his battle with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Bomb Leads to Fatal Fire on Tanker Near Kabul
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A fuel tanker with a bomb hidden on board exploded on the road to Bagram Air Base Tuesday night, setting off an inferno that killed at least 10 people and left dozens more badly burned.
Afghan Leader’s Invitation Could Reopen Doors for Former U.S. Commander
By ALISSA J. RUBIN and ERIC SCHMITT
President Hamid Karzai has invited Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal to visit Afghanistan as the United States negotiates an agreement to chart the Afghan-American relationship after combat troops withdraw in 2014.
Floods Force Thailand to Move Prison Inmates
By SETH MYDANS
Hundreds of inmates were evacuated from prisons around Bangkok on Wednesday, as officials warned of severe flooding in the coming days.
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3 More Quake Survivors Pulled From Rubble in Turkey
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Brazil’s Sports Minister Steps Down
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Iranian, Refusing to Play Israeli, Expelled From Chess Meet
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Panetta Says North Korea Remains a ‘Serious Threat’
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Critic of South Korean Leader Elected as Seoul Mayor
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Clashes Between Tribes and Agribusiness Increase in Malaysia
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George L. Sherry, Envoy and Well-Known Voice at U.N., Dies at 87
Valsgard Journal
Dressing Up Power Lines Comes With Limits
By JOHN TAGLIABUE
Facing resistance to new high-tension power lines, the Danes hit on the idea of involving industrial architects in the pylons’ design.
TimesCast | Floodwaters Rise In Thailand
October 26, 2011 - As Thailand faces the heaviest flooding in fifty years, some neighborhoods are sacrificed.
From the Lens Blog
Lens Blog
Casing Swiss Banking Secrets
By JENNIFER HAMBLETT
In photographing the Swiss banking industry, Mark Henley faced the challenge of documenting something no one can see. Yet the pictures - like something out of a noir film - have familiar qualities.
Egyptian Activists Summoned by Military Prosecutor
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Journalist Describes Captivity in Syria
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Flood Waters Free Crocodiles in Thailand
October 25, 2011
Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other areas of conflict in the post-9/11 era.
Mao's Rockets and the Eastern Afghan Border War, Part I
October 26, 2011
In Iraq, Diplomatic Perspectives on a Deal Not Made
October 24, 2011
Correspondents Reflect on the War in Iraq
October 21, 2011
A Movement Frayed By Self-Interest
October 26, 2011
Rate Decision: An End to 'Lazy Banking'?
October 26, 2011
A Firecracker-Free Diwali?
October 26, 2011
Criminal Charges for Gupta, Ex McKinsey Head
October 26, 2011
From T Magazine
T Magazine
Skating Kabul
By ABBY AGUIRRE
The photographer Noah Abrams documents a small but thriving skateboarding scene in war-torn Afghanistan.
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The End of the Mission
By JAMES DAO
For some soldiers, returning after their yearlong deployment to Afghanistan was the beginning of new difficulties.
Letters From 
In India, a Movement Frayed by Self-Interest
By MANU JOSEPH
Public infighting and allegations of corruption have dented the moral standing of the people who helped elevate Anna Hazare and his movement to reform institutions in India.
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