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Netanyahu Says Hamas Prisoner Deal May Not Happen

An Israeli prisoner exchange with Hamas has not yet been agreed and may not happen, PM Netanyahu said.

An Israeli prisoner exchange with Hamas has not yet been agreed and may not happen, PM Netanyahu said.

Mandelson: Europe’s Auto Industry Needs Restructuring

Tackling overcapacity is key to the long-term future success of the automobile industry, said Sec. Mandleson

Tackling overcapacity is key to the long-term future success of the automobile industry, said Sec. Mandleson

Chinese Economy Driven by the End of Communism

The Chinese regime has always taken its high gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates as evidence of its success.

The Chinese regime has always taken its high gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates as evidence of its success.

Reality of Massive UC Fee Increase Settling In

Furor that followed the Univ. of California's Board of Regents to increase fees by 32 percent appears to be settling.

Furor that followed the Univ. of California's Board of Regents to increase fees by 32 percent appears to be settling.

U.S. Committed to Completing India Nuclear Pact, Says Obama

Pres. Obama pledges to Indian PM Singh to complete the U.S.-India commercial nuclear pact.

Pres. Obama pledges to Indian PM Singh to complete the U.S.-India commercial nuclear pact.

with Rich Crankshaw

World

Irish Public Workers Strike Over Budget Reform Irish public sector workers, including teachers and nurses went on strike to protest proposed pay cuts.

Irish public sector workers, including teachers and nurses went on strike to protest proposed pay cuts.

China

A Campaign to Promote a Better Image of Overseas Chinese

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been conducting a campaign “to promote a civilized image of Chinese people overseas.”

Business

Oil Falls Below $76 After U.S. Growth Disappoints Oil prices fell below $76 a barrel after data showed the U.S. economy grew at a slower pace last quarter.

Oil prices fell below $76 a barrel after data showed the U.S. economy grew at a slower pace last quarter.

Opinion

My Notebook, My Life A reporter muses on her notebook, her stories, and herself.

A reporter muses on her notebook, her stories, and herself.

Science & Technology

Norway Opens World's First Osmotic Power Plant

Norway opened the first osmotic power plant, producing emissions-free electricity by mixing fresh and sea water.

Arts & Entertainment

Original King Kong Model Brings $200,000 at Auction The model used to film the final, climactic scenes of the 1933 film 'King Kong' sold for $200,000.

The model used to film the final, climactic scenes of the 1933 film 'King Kong' sold for $200,000.

Health

Pediatric Drug Brochures Embarrass British Health Service “We call upon the NHS to stop promoting harmful psychotropic drugs for children."

“We call upon the NHS to stop promoting harmful psychotropic drugs for children."

Life

Giano A fun and playful eatery in the East Village.

A fun and playful eatery in the East Village.

Sports

Milan Bank on Ronaldinho Against Marseille AC Milan will sail into the Champions League knockout stages if they beat visiting Olympique Marseille.

AC Milan will sail into the Champions League knockout stages if they beat visiting Olympique Marseille.