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With Political Minefield in Egypt, Clinton Treads Lightly
By KAREEM FAHIM
CAIRO — Prominent Egyptian Christians boycotted a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, objecting to what they called American interference.
Syria Denies Attack on Civilians, in Crisis Seen as Civil War
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR
BEIRUT — As continual fighting across Syria has replaced separate pockets of repeated violence, the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday said that the conflict could now be classified as a civil war.
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In British Inquiry on Rate-Fixing, Focus Shifts to Regulators
By MARK SCOTT
British regulators will face further scrutiny for their role in a rate-manipulation scandal when top officials at the Financial Services Authority on Monday testify before Parliament.
In Tracing Romney’s Role at Bain, a Convoluted Timeline
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MICHAEL D. SHEAR
The management of Mitt Romney’s private equity firm, Bain Capital, has proved difficult to explain in the simple terms favored by political campaigns.
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Korea Experts Can See a Lot in a Hemline
By CHOE SANG-HUN
SEOUL — Analysts are evaluating outward signs of a cultural thaw in North Korea — like shorter skirts and high heels — for clues to the thinking of its new leader.
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After Assassinations, Basque Killers Explain
By SUZANNE DALEY
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — Prisoners met with those their victims have left behind, like Iñaki García Arrizabalaga, whose father was killed by ETA, offering a chance to hear an explanation, or perhaps remorse.
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As Refugees Flee Mali, Solutions Are Elusive
By ADAM NOSSITER
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — Militants in northern Mali have enlisted new fighters from a tribal militia to strengthen their grip on the region, raising concerns the country has become a failed state.
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In Fleeing Pilot, Hints of Trouble for Assad
By C. J. CHIVERS
ANTAKYA, Turkey — Syria’s governing ability depends on increasingly alienated Sunni officers like Capt. Akhmed Trad, center, who fled the country.
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Two Classes in America, Divided by ‘I Do’
By JASON DePARLE
Motherhood outside marriage now varies by class and race, and changes in family structure have broadened income gaps and restricted upward mobility.
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Mining Riches Lift Some Fortunes in Mongolia
Wealth Rises in Mongolia, as Does Worry
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ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — As its mining sector has brought new wealth to this remote country, locals worry about materialism and corruption.
As Tablets Flood the Market, Apple May Go Small
By NICK WINGFIELD and NICK BILTON
Apple’s response to new devices from Google and Microsoft could be to make a less expensive version of its iPad.
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Fiat 500s Ride a Wave of Immigration to America
By STUART ELLIOTT
A new Fiat commercial, the first to feature all three members of the Fiat USA brand lineup in a single spot, seeks to highlight the cars’ “Italian-ness.”
A Runner’s Belief: God Is His Coach
By JERÉ LONGMAN
As he prepares for the Olympics, marathoner Ryan Hall has embraced an evangelical Christian faith.
Security Concerns Amid Reports of Ineptitude
By JOHN F. BURNS
LONDON — Government officials and whistle-blowers have sketched out the extent of the chaos that has thrown security plans for the Games into disarray.
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