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.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:40:31 GMT
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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.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:01:18 GMT
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BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts
The company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:30:03 GMT
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Srinagar Journal: A Kashmir Hospital Is Witness to Conflict
Just getting to work is an ordeal for staff members, who have also had to face chanting protesters in their emergency room.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:40:48 GMT
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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.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:42:06 GMT
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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.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:38:08 GMT
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Rape Victims in Congo Raid Now More Than 240
Aid officials expected that number to rise in the four-day attack by Congolese and Rwandan rebels.

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:40:52 GMT
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