Thursday, February 5, 2009

2/5 International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions




Most-wanted Nazi, now dead, found haven in Cairo
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Aribert Ferdinand Heim, known as " Dr. Death" because of medical atrocities he committed, lived in Cairo for more than 40 years until his death in 1992.

Bishop told to renounce his Holocaust opinions
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

The Vatican for the first time on Wednesday called on a recently rehabilitated bishop to take back his statements denying the Holocaust.

Hyundai, using a safety net, wins market share
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

The company's new marketing strategy in the United States promises to let buyers return their vehicles if they lose their jobs.

Obama calls for 'common sense' on executive pay
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

President Barack Obama unveiled a salary cap of $500,000 for top executives at companies that receive the largest amounts of bailout money.

Demanding 'American' in stimulus gets tricky
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Despite the rapidly increasing chatter about the threat of trade protectionism, many non-U.S. businesses are gearing up to take a piece of the massive U.S. stimulus investment.

U.S. Senate approves tax break for homebuyers
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Lawmakers hope the tax break, up to $15,000 for a new or existing home, could revitalize the U.S. housing industry.

Obama signs children's health insurance bill
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

The House gave final approval to a bill extending health insurance to millions of low-income children, and President Barack Obama signed it.

Dispute mounts over key U.S. base
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

The U.S. is scrambling to come up with an alternative to a crucial air base in Kyrgyzstan that is used to supply the growing military operation in Afghanistan.

Positive drug tests in Barry Bonds case
February 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Evidence from the prosecution unsealed Wednesday in the Barry Bonds perjury case showed the ballplayer tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in November 2000 and February 2001.


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