Can a cyclone open the iron fist of Myanmar's generals?

Same-sex marriage: What now?

Japan's Rice Stockpiles Could Ease Food Crisis

Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years

Saudis donate $500M for food crisis

Hamas fumes at Egypt as talks collapse

The real story of 'Curveball': How German Intelligence Helped Justify the US Invasion of Iraq

Spain: A Multicultural Model for Europe

Former British PM Blair's jet nearly shot down by Israeli Air Force

Hypertension Patients Need Home-Based Tests, Guidelines Urge

Iran Gains a Big Victory in Lebanon: Hezbollah To Control Parliament

After cancer diagnosis, what comes next?

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US NEWS

House aims at Pentagon 'propaganda' on Iraq war

Hillary Clinton forced
to apologise for
staying in race ‘in
case of an
assassination’

Clinton's Claim

There's no conspiracy. Voters just don't trust Hillary

The not-so-diplomatic ambassador to Zimbabwe

Do defense contractors protest too much?

Arctic Drilling Wouldn't Cool High Oil Prices

New York: Double-decker buses on way?

Stockbroker took six of his rich pals for a ride and lived high on hog

Blame Wall Street for $135 Oil on Wrong-Way Betting

Widow: My husband died from online drugs

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ART & AUCTIONS

Revived Faberge to create first egg since 1917

Antiquorum Hong Kong to offer rare Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date Comex

'Most important' colored
diamond sells for $8.9M

Patek Philippe timepieces sweep Christie's
sale. Top watch sold for $4,016,504

Special Reports

Tax Havens: Europe, US Battle
Swiss Bank Secrecy

How Big Is Israel?

Online Search Ads Faring Better
Than Expensive Displays

The world's rubbish dump: a garbage
tip that stretches from Hawaii to Japan

Does the 'real' Ireland still exist?

Will diamonds lose their sparkle?

The great organic myths: Why organic foods
are an indulgence the world can't afford

Who are the real lesbians?

Be Prepared to Start Over—Again and Again

Honor the Fallen **