U.S. agency investigating tainted pet food says Chinese firm dodged inspection
Wheat gluten shipped to the U.S. was mislabeled as a "non-food" product, according to U.S. regulators.

Democrats fail to override Bush on war funding
Both sides met to seek compromise language that appeared likely to drop any deadlines for troop withdrawal.

Europeans wary of Wolfowitz
A Brussels meeting was overshadowed by questions about the World Bank president.
- Wolfowitz challenged by two former World Bank top officials

Ahold sells U.S. unit to 2 firms for $7.1 billion
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts won a competitive auction for the business, U.S. Foodservice.
- Cablevision nears $23 billion sale

German unemployment drops below 4 million
Illustrating how Germany's recent upturn is rippling across the Continent, the European Union also reported Wednesday that unemployment across the euro zone had fallen to its lowest point since 1993.

Israeli foreign minister says Olmert should resign
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that he should resign following a report about his performance in the war against Hezbollah last summer. But Olmert told members of his ruling Kadima Party that he plans to stay on.
- Israeli police reveal more details of allegations against Azmi Bishara

Turkey's prime minister calls for early elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for national elections in June, and his party began to press for constitutional changes to aid its campaign. But Turkey's electoral board suggested July 22 and a final decision was expected Thursday.
- EU urges Turkey to respect civilian control over military

Selling oil is easier than investing ethically, Norway finds
The reluctant billionaires of Norway are using $300 billion in oil profits to advance an ambitious ethical code that they established in 2004 for their oil reserve.

Making a killing
As responsible Americans put their heads down on their desks and reflect on the calamity at Virginia Tech, should the creators of violent popular entertainment be excused to the playground?

Getting Turkey right
The decision to block the election of a new president was an unfortunate intervention in Turkey's political process.

A plea to the next French president
These are uncomfortable times for young, cosmopolitan Turks who want their country to have a European future.

'Spider-Man 3' breaks box office records in Asia
The superhero sequel had the biggest-ever opening-day score in South Korea and Hong Kong, and the highest single-day take ever in four Southeast Asian markets.

The End User: The wisdom of the crowd
In honor of May Day, the column's readers do the writer's work with their suggestions, comments and critiques.

Hewlett-Packard signs nanotechnology deal
Hewlett-Packard said Wednesday that it had signed its first nanotechnology licensing deal for a process that may make it possible to manufacture more powerful semiconductors inexpensively.

Cablevision nears $23 billion sale
The deal would return control of the cable TV provider, which also owns iconic New York properties like Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall, to the company's founding family.