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Allies Urge U.S. to Go Slow in Urging Egypt to Make Changes

WASHINGTON — Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have pressed the United States not to cut Egypt’s president loose too hastily.

As Egypt Protest Swells, U.S. Sends Specific Demands

CAIRO — Pressure intensified on President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday, as local media reported widespread labor unrest after protesters called for workers to go on strike.

Emotions of a Reluctant Hero Galvanize Protesters

CAIRO — An interview with the Google executive and activist Wael Ghonim injected vigor into Egypt’s protests.

Korea Talks Ended Abruptly Without Agreement

SEOUL — A South Korean official said the talks ended when the North Koreans “unilaterally walked away from the table and out of the meeting room.”

Raymond A. Davis is in custody in Pakistan, charged in two deaths.
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Anger in Pakistan Over U.S. Detainee’s Case

LAHORE, Pakistan — The case of Raymond A. Davis touches on Pakistani resentments that American security operatives in Pakistan are not answerable to local authorities.

A Mexican City’s Troubles Reshape Its Families

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Drug violence and recession in Ciudad Juárez have changed the city’s character and demographics, leaving more multigenerational families led by women.

Prosecutors Seek Immediate Trial for Berlusconi

ROME — Prosecutors filed a request to try Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on criminal charges related to prostitution and abuse of office.

Riches in Nigeria Lost After Arrival

YENAGOA, Nigeria — Oil money has brought more questions than calm to the Niger Delta.

U.N. Food Agency Issues Warning on China Drought

HONG KONG — China’s wheat crop is threatened, and some people face shortages of drinking water, the agency warned.

Latest News From Asia
Russia Plays Down Expulsion of British Journalist

MOSCOW — The Russian Foreign Ministry offered a peculiar explanation Tuesday for what led to the decision to detain and then deport Luke Harding of The Guardian.

Latest News From Europe
Iranian Dissident Says Planned March Will Test Regime

Mehdi Karoubi said on Tuesday that a demonstration planned in Tehran next week in solidarity with the protest movements in Egypt and Tunisia is a test of both the Iranian regime and its opponents.

Latest News From the Middle East
Former Liberian President Boycotts War Crimes Trial for Second Day

PARIS — Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia, and his defense lawyer boycotted the final stage of a war crimes trial for the second day in a row, dampening expectations that it would be concluded this week.

Latest News From Africa
Haiti Issues New Passport for Aristide

MEXICO CITY — A lawyer for Jean-Bertrand Aristide said that the deposed leader “wants to come home as soon as he can” after seven years of exile.

Latest News From the Americas
Heavy snow led to the collapse of this building on Main St. in Middletown, Conn.
Winter’s Punch Crumbles Roofs in New England

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Roofs are collapsing under record snow loads that are not melting, gathering until the structures can no longer bear the weight.

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