World Briefing | Middle East: Yemen: Offensive Against Shiite Rebels
The offensive began a day after President Ali Abdullah Saleh said renewed fighting in the north showed the rebels had no intention of sticking to a peace plan. feeds.nytimes.com |
At U.N., Views on Iran and N. Korea Are Divided
As world leaders began gathering for the General Assembly, the puzzle of how to confront Iran and North Korea continued to stymie diplomats. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel Navy Captures Arms Ship
Israel said the weapons found on the ship near Cyprus were sent from Iran to Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, but did not say how the connection had been established. nytimes.com |
Climate Talks Near Deal to Save Forests
Negotiators were closing in on a sweeping deal that would compensate countries for preserving forests and other natural landscapes. feeds.nytimes.com |
From Battlefield to Ivy League, on the G.I. Bill
Fueled by a more generous G.I. Bill, the number of veterans enrolled in higher education is swelling. nytimes.com |