United Nations troops exchanged fire Wednesday with militia fighters who attacked them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a military spokesman for the U.N. mission there said.
Now, Brevity Is the Soul of Office Interaction
Microblogging is gaining ground at work, becoming popular for both internal and external exchanges.
Creamer’s Illness Puts Final Round in Doubt
L.P.G.A. star Paula Creamer was admitted to a local hospital for observation and may not be able to finish the season-ending tournament at Trump International Golf Club.
Big Deal: Inventory Rises, if Not Sales
Figures on inventory and new listings illustrate a sharp deterioration in the Manhattan real estate market.
Under New Management: Why Should Recession Stop the Recruiters?
The reality for employers is that pulling back from new recruiting can lead to problems down the road.
National Briefing
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Head of Teachers’ Union Offers to Talk on Tenure and Merit Pay
A frail economy prompted a gesture of compromise from Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Obama’s Pick of Daschle May Test Conflict-of-Interest Pledge
At issue is Tom Daschle’s work since leaving the Senate as a board member of the Mayo Clinic and a highly paid adviser to health care clients.
Bake Sales Fall Victim to Push for Healthier Foods
The school bake sale is becoming obsolete in California, as new standards restrict what foods can be sold to students.
17 alleged Afghan militants killed in raid
Afghan forces and their allies killed 17 suspected militants in an air assault on what they called a "known insurgent safe haven," the Afghan government and the U.S. military announced in a joint statement Sunday.
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Observatory: Using a Variety of Tools, Researchers Unravel Tale of German Graves
Researchers have uncovered the oldest molecular genetic evidence of a nuclear family ever obtained.
Arrest in alleged Colombia pyramid scheme
The head of a Colombian company accused of defrauding millions of investors has been arrested in Panama, officials announced Thursday.
Karzai: Obama promises Afghanistan more aid
President-elect Barack Obama has assured Afghan President Hamid Karzai the U.S. will send more aid and pay more attention to his war-torn country, according to Karzai's office.
Sudan rebels wanted over Darfur war crimes
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court at The Hague on Thursday requested arrest warrants for rebel leaders allegedly responsible for attacks last year on peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region.
Memo From Islamabad: Ringed by Foes, Pakistanis Fear the U.S., Too
There is an increasing belief among some Pakistanis that what the U.S. really wants is the breakup of Pakistan.
Yahoo Bid Is Over, Microsoft Says
Steven A. Ballmer’s stance may force Yahoo’s next chief executive to find another way to revive the company’s profit.
Doctor and Patient: Too Much Information
If a doctor over-shares, what happens to the doctor-patient bond?
U.N. to debate more troops for Congo
The United Nations Security Council is set to decide Thursday whether to send an additional 3,000 troops to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo to bolster what is already its largest peacekeeping force.
In the Region
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