Korea Policing the Net. Twist? It’s South Korea.

By CHOE SANG-HUN

Jean Chung for The International Herald Tribune

Park Kyung-sin, one of the few members of the government’s Internet regulatory board appointed by opposition parties, says political elites feel threatened by the openness of the Internet.

One of the world’s most wired societies, South Korea has embraced the Web. But a recent crackdown on Internet freedom has drawn accusations of censorship.

Egyptian Presidency, via Associated Press

President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt, right, accepted the oath of office from his new defense minister, Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi. General Sisi’s predecessor was unexpectedly ousted on Sunday.

In Upheaval for Egypt, Morsi Forces Out Military Chiefs

By KAREEM FAHIM

President Mohamed Morsi ousted his powerful defense minister, the army chief of staff and several senior generals, seeming for the moment to reclaim power the military had seized.

Syrian Jets Pound Rebel Positions as Opposition Presses for No-Fly Zone

By DAMIEN CAVE

Bryan Denton for The New York Times

A rebel in Tal Rifaat, a suburb of Aleppo, watch a Syrian jet overhead as he and his group take cover in an alleyway.

President Bashar al-Assad’s forces fired on areas in and around Aleppo and the authorities reported two bomb attacks in Damascus.

200 Rescued in Iran After Quakes; Death Toll Rises to 300

By THOMAS ERDBRINK

Relief workers saved more than 200 people from the rubble of dozens of villages that were destroyed after two earthquakes struck Saturday.

Israeli Minister Asks Nations to Say Iran Talks Have Failed

By JODI RUDOREN

Amid reports that Israel is close to ordering a strike against Iran’s nuclear program, its deputy foreign minister sought a declaration from countries in negotiations with Iran.

Key Officials Under Karzai Are Criticized

By ALISSA J. RUBIN 8:09 PM ET

The Afghan cabinet ministries that work most closely with Western countries are under intense pressure from Parliament and an anti-graft commission.

Effort to Cut Milan Traffic Halted as Court Favors Garage

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO 9:51 PM ET

A $6 fee that helped reduce driving in the city center was eliminated with a ruling that upheld the appeal of a parking garage that had lost business because of the measure.

Interactive Feature: Traffic Jams Aggravate Around the World

An audience in Taiyuan watched “Titanic 3-D,” the highest-grossing film in China this year and the third highest of all time.

Hollywood Eager to Feed China’s Appetite for 3-D

By JONATHAN LANDRETH 8:19 PM ET

American technologies, including 3-D and large format films, are delivering content to Chinese moviegoers who are increasingly focused on authenticity and a high-quality experience that cannot be pirated.

Tanker Leaves Gash in U.S. Destroyer After Collision Near Strait of Hormuz

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7:47 PM ET

An American naval vessel was damaged in the overnight collision with a Japanese-owned tanker, but no injuries or spills were reported.

Tomas Munita for The New York Times

Argentinian writer Alberto Laiseca, 71, at his house and studio in Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Journal

Argentina’s New Literary Tradition: Pensions for Aging Writers

By SIMON ROMERO

Buenos Aires now provides pensions to about 80 writers. As other countries trim social programs, Argentina is considering expanding the literary benefit nationwide.

Chang W. Lee/The New York Times

The Spice Girls reunited to perform “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life.”

Britain Takes a Final Bow

By DAVID SEGAL

The host of the Summer Games capped a fortnight of athletic achievements with a jukebox collection of songs and a marathon display of endearingly wacky stagecraft.