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Crisis Imperils Liberal Benefits Long Expected by Europeans

PARIS — The deficit crisis that threatens the euro — along with an aging population and low growth — has undermined the sustainability of Europe’s standard of social welfare.

Crash Raises Issue of India’s Aviation Oversight

MUMBAI — After an Air India flight crashed Saturday, killing almost all 166 people on board, experts pointed to weaknesses in India’s safety regime and pilot training.

President Lays Out Security Strategy Based in Diplomacy

WEST POINT, N.Y. — President Obama, speaking to graduating cadets at the United States Military Academy, repudiated his predecessor’s emphasis on unilateral American power and the right to wage pre-emptive war.

Jon Bon Jovi sang in front of the V.I.P. section of his band’s recent show in Hershey, Pa.
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A Front-Row Seat? Rock Fans Pay for Perks

HERSHEY, Pa. — V.I.P. pricing for concert tickets — like a package from Bon Jovi that includes a chair, a bag and a catered meal for $1,875 — has become the industry norm.

U.S. Concludes N. Korean Leader Authorized Attack
U.S. Says N. Korea Authorized Attack

WASHINGTON — Intelligence agencies believe Kim Jong-il ordered the sinking of a South Korean warship to help secure the succession of his youngest son.

Prosecutors Are Said to Drop A.I.G. Executive Case

Joseph Cassano, the chief executive of the A.I.G. unit that insured mortgage-related securities with calamitous results, had been under investigation for two years.

Limiting Thailand’s Economic Damage

BANGKOK — Business leaders will be watching for further political developments as Thailand cleans up in the aftermath of the unrest.

Firefighters tried to put out the fire on the smoldering Air India plane that crashed in Mangalore, India, on Saturday.
Scores Feared Dead in Southern India Plane Crash

NEW DELHI — An Air India flight from Dubai carrying 166 people crashed into a wooded valley moments after landing, killing almost everyone on board.

Latest News From Asia
U.S. Makes Concessions to Russia for Iran Sanctions

The Obama administration lifted American sanctions against the Russian military complex and agreed not to ban the sale of Russian anti-aircraft batteries to Tehran.

Latest News From Europe
The home of the renowned Arab novelist, poet, painter and translator Jabra Ibrahim Jabra was destroyed in an April 4 car bomb attack that also killed 17 people in Baghdad.
In Baghdad Ruins, Remains of a Cultural Bridge

BAGHDAD — A bombing in April also destroyed the former home of a cosmopolitan writer and artist, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra.

Latest News From the Middle East
Congo Minerals Provision Becomes Part of Financial Bill

WASHINGTON — An amendment requires public companies to certify that armed groups in the Congo region do not benefit from the companies’ purchase of minerals from there.

Latest News From Africa
Calderón Again Assails Arizona Law on Detention

WASHINGTON — President Felipe Calderón of Mexico escalated his assault on the Arizona law aimed at deterring illegal immigration, calling it a “terrible idea.”

Latest News From the Americas
Lyn Repath-Martos and her husband, Antonio, were among the couples who agreed to let researchers’ cameras into their homes.
Families’ Every Fuss, Archived and Analyzed

LOS ANGELES — Researchers videotaped nearly every waking moment in the homes of 32 families. Did someone say stressful?

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Travel Summer 2010
Travel Summer 2010

Get lost in time in Portugal, explore the souks of Damascus and sample Bogotá‘s buzzing night life.

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Lawmakers in Germany Back Rescue for Europe

“I look forward to the return of the French Franc. Lovely currency, I'm sure I still have a few bills in a drawer somewhere,” writes Sparks in France.

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With the departure of Hideki Matsui, Japanese interest in the New York baseball matchup wanes.

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