Depositors Panic Over Bank Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan?s top bank official tried to calm fears of a meltdown at Kabul Bank, while scores of Afghans were unable to withdraw money from the bank.
Mideast Experts Fear Peace Talks Are Too Ambitious
Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide.
North Korea Takes Steps to Extend Dynastic Rule
North Korea?s leader is to convene a ruling party meeting where it is expected that his son will be given an official post, a step on the road to leadership.
Book Sets Off Immigration Debate in Germany
Thilo Sarrazin, a former official who has been criticized as espousing racist views, has set off a discussion about Germany?s immigration policy.
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