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The International Herald Tribune
IHT.com News Alert


Paris, Saturday, December 29, 2007

Pakistan blames Qaeda link as Bhutto is buried
Riots continued throughout the country, leaving 23 people dead, including four security officers.
- Bhutto death won't derail regional fund flows
- News Analysis: Bhutto's assassination leaves U.S. diplomacy in disarray
- Benazir Bhutto, 54, lived through political storm

Japan pledges to help China curb pollution
Japan urged China to do more to fight global warming and pledged to help the country reduce runaway pollution.
- China appears to allow faster appreciation of yuan

U.S. expats facing tax 'sticker shock'
While some Americans who work overseas and filed U.S. tax returns in 2006 have already felt the pain, it appears that 2007 will be even harsher.

A member of a new generation, Obama walks a fine line
The Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate has thrived in white institutions; his style is more conciliatory than confrontational, more technocrat than preacher.

Tide of migrants strains Greek islands
Greek islands near Turkey are buckling under the strain as migrants arrive.

Opposition leading in Kenya vote
The opposition appeared to be sweeping Kenyan elections, according to preliminary results issued Friday.

Venezuela begins airlift to pick up 3 hostages
The operation could give President Hugo Chávez a diplomatic victory after recent setbacks for his socialist revolution.

2 Israeli settlers killed by Palestinian gunmen, police say
The dead Israelis, David Rubin and Ahikam Amihai, both 28, had been on leave from the army and returned fire, killing two Palestinians.

Nigeria's graft catcher is sent for training
The anti-corruption chief will be sent to a year-long training course in what analysts say is an attempt to sideline him.

Italy gives green light for talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM
The economics minister says he expects a positive outcome, but the situation for Alitalia remains "extremely delicate."
- As other airlines suffer, Emirate Airlines prospers

Shuffled off to history, veneration of Ro Moo Hyun will follow
Roh Moo Hyun was the leader of a peripheral, medium-sized state who had an outsized impact on the shape of our world.

The worst of the European airports
A traveler's unscientific survey produces an unsurprising list of places where you are most likely to find yourself stranded.

IHT global sports forum with Christopher Clarey: Part 4
Christopher Clarey leads the annual year-end, year-ahead sports discussion.
- IHT global sports forum with Christopher Clarey: Part 3
- IHT global sports forum with Christopher Clarey: Part 2
- IHT global sports forum with Christopher Clarey: Part I


BUSINESS
The worst of the European airports
Berkshire Hathaway to buy ING reinsurance unit for €300 million
Bhutto death won't derail regional fund flows
In the age of inexpensive wine, a plea for responsible taxation
China appears to allow faster appreciation of yuan
Former mayor of Bogotá leaves his mark on many cities
Despite location, home prices are slumping
Italy gives green light for talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM
Egypt to give incentives for U.S.-bound ships from Asia to use the Suez Canal
Broadcast of Golden Globes awards show is in doubt
Apple crafts agreement with Fox for digital movie rentals
A grim November for U.S. home sales
German inflation eases in December
Another year, another set
New year looks iffy
Financial insecurities of the suddenly wealthy


TECHNOLOGY
Google veterans leaving the nest in search of bigger jobs
Broadcast of Golden Globes awards show is in doubt
Apple crafts agreement with Fox for digital movie rentals
The Miami Herald to outsource copyediting, ad work to India
Holiday online receipts are strong, but reflect a decline in rate of growth
Germany set to prohibit online gambling
Discover teams with Parents magazine
The Pogies: Envelope, please
The aura of Apple draws customers to its stores
Blogs can be an advantage for select small business
U.S. government documents to go on the Internet
Briefing: Sony to exit market for projection TVs


EDITORIAL & OPINION
After Benazir Bhutto
A ban that helps no one
State without pity
Fuel for Bushehr
Best essays of 2007
The trouble with trade
Friedman: In the age of Noah
Rich: A resume can't buy you love
Greenway: Hope in times of war
A nation unraveling
Coming of age in the Bhutto era
Science and soothsaying
A colony with a conscience


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