Afternoon Update: Karzai Warns NATO Against Air Attacks on Afghan Homes

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May 31, 2011 Afternoon Update

TOP NEWS Karzai Warns NATO Against Air Attacks on Afghan Homes By RAY RIVERA President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan said that if airstrikes that kill civilians continue, "we will be forced to take unilateral action." House Prices Fall to New Post-Bubble Low as More Rent By DAVID STREITFELD An index of prices in 20 cities is down 33.1 percent from the peak in July 2006 after falling for the eighth straight month in March. Interactive Graphic: Housing's Rise and Fall In Showdown Over Debt Ceiling, Neither Party Is Blinking By JACKIE CALMES With House Republicans set to vote against raising the debt ceiling Tuesday, there is concern that Congress is engaging in unusually risky brinkmanship. The Caucus Obama Picks Energy Executive for Commerce Post By JACKIE CALMES Confirmation of John E. Bryson as secretary of commerce could hinge on a dispute over trade deals. The 6th Floor Blog Sentence of the Week By SAM ANDERSON This week's sentences were all over the place. • NYTimes.com Home Page »

Multimedia Video: TimesCast A cease-fire breaks down in Yemen; a look at the one banker on Wall Street sued by the S.E.C. for helping to sell a mortgage-securities investment; and FIFA's scandal on the eve of elections. Opinion Opinionator | Fixes Instead of Student Loans, Investing in Futures Is it possible to finance higher education the way we finance start-up companies?

BUSINESS New Rescue Package for Greece Takes Shape By LANDON THOMAS Jr. The deal being discussed would offer billions of euros in fresh loans in return for accelerated privatization and tougher tax collection measures on the part of the beleaguered Greek government. Trichet to Leave a Difficult Legacy at E.C.B. By JACK EWING Under his leadership, the European Central Bank has become in effect the adult supervision for quarreling political leaders. But it also is stuck with billions in shaky government bonds on its books. Bits Blog Apple to Unveil New Software By NICK BILTON The announcement, involving a cloud computing application and new versions of mobile and computer operating systems, will be made Monday at a developers conference. Nokia Abandons 2011 Profit Goal By DAVID JOLLY The mobile phone giant is losing market share to the iPhone on one hand, and to Samsung and Chinese manufacturers on the other. France Marshals G-20 to Combat Rising Food Costs By MATTHEW SALTMARSH The French government is convening a meeting in June to agree on a plan to stem volatility in the price and supply of staple foods, a source of political unrest. • More Business News »

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About French Language: Expressions with mal ~ Language scrapbook ~ Annecy

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Expressions with mal The French word mal literally means "badly" or "wrong" and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say headache, seasickness, work hard, and more with this list of expressions with mal. See More About:  mal  french expressions  french vocabulary Language Scrapbook Project Creating a language scrapbook is a fun and interesting way to arrange all of your materials on everything related to French and the place(s) where it is spoken. The end product makes a wonderful keepsake, and - if you use a loose-leaf binder - can be added to in future classes. See More About:  french projects  teaching french  Featured French town: Annecy In response to my call for your favorite French towns, one reader talked about the beautiful city of Annecy. See More About:  annecy  rhône-alpes  Poll: How well do you speak French? Vote in our unscientific but nonetheless interesting poll. French Language Ads Learning French French Language Learn Language French Lesson Language Lessons Featured Articles ficher - le mot du jour Inspiration and Fun French community, forums, pen pals LKL on Facebook French and France on Facebook   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Pop Quiz Advertisement

Afternoon Update: Detroit's Rebound Is Built on Smaller Cars

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May 30, 2011 Afternoon Update

TOP NEWS Detroit's Rebound Is Built on Smaller Cars By BILL VLASIC The American auto industry has made small cars a central part of its strategy, seeking to capitalize on a shift in the preferences of consumers in an era of high gas prices. Obama Appoints Army Leader as Chairman of Joint Chiefs By HELENE COOPER and THOM SHANKER As the country's highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey will help steer the armed forces through conflicts in three Muslim countries. In Reversal, Germany to Close Nuclear Plants by 2022 By JUDY DEMPSEY and JACK EWING The German government said it would phase out its nine remaining operating facilities over the next decade, in a move that will likely be popular with the German public. China's Economy Slows, but Inflation Still Looms By KEITH BRADSHER The big question now is how much economic growth may slow, before the authorities shift their priority from controlling inflation to revving the growth engine. The Doctor's World 30 Years In,We Are Still Learning From AIDS By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D. In the decades since the disease emerged, the fight against it has shaped research, medical treatment and the public sphere, and highlighted the challenges that remain. • NYTimes.com Home Page »

Arts Hanging 104 Floors Above Chicago, There's No Time for Vertigo The Ledge, a series of glass boxes that extend off the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower in Chicago, gives visitors a unique perspective on the world. Opinion Opinionator | The Stone Are There Natural Human Rights? The way we think about the turmoil in the Middle East and elsewhere is shaped by how we understand human rights.

BUSINESS As Hard Times Bite, Drug Trade Flourishes in Spanish Port By RAPHAEL MINDER At the same time the police are complaining about salaries not being paid, they are having to combat a pickup in illegal drugs trafficking. Russia Unexpectedly Raises a Key Interest Rate By REUTERS The chairman of Russia's central bank cited a weekend decision to lift a grain export ban as a risk factor for inflation. Hackers Post Fake Tupac Shakur Article on PBS Site By JOHN MARKOFF A group of hackers took over the PBS Web site on Saturday night, posting PBS passwords and fake news stories. At I.M.F., a Strict Ethics Code Doesn't Apply to Top Officials By GRAHAM BOWLEY There is one set of ethics guidelines for the rank-and-file staff and another for the 24 elite executive directors who oversee the organization. Retailers Offer Apps With a Catalog Feel By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER Retailers see a lucrative future in apps for tablet devices that resemble magazines. • More Business News »

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Afternoon Update: Left Ill by Fugitive Life, Mladic Hopes to Avoid Hague

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May 27, 2011 Afternoon Update

TOP NEWS Left Ill by Fugitive Life, Mladic Hopes to Avoid Hague By DOREEN CARVAJAL The haggard state of Ratko Mladic, who eluded Serbian authorities for more than 15 years, may offer him one more chance to evade a prison cell. In a Serbian Village, Disbelief Over Arrest 2:46 AM ET Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Limit Region's Upheaval By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Saudi Arabia is flexing its financial and diplomatic might in a bid to avert the overthrow of any more leaders in the Middle East. Airstrikes Reported East of Yemen Capital By NASSER ARRABYEE and J. DAVID GOODMAN Yemen degenerated further into bloody conflict as clashes beyond the capital drew in more tribal factions and threatened to widen the fighting. Magazine Preview Egypt's Next Crisis By ROBERT F. WORTH The country's exhilarating, terrifying brush with freedom. Italian Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon Bombing By NADA BAKRI A roadside bomb targeted a United Nations convoy near a southern Lebanese port Friday, wounding several Italian peacekeepers and a Lebanese passerby, officials said. • NYTimes.com Home Page »

Multimedia Video: TimesCast Palestinians look forward to Saturday, when Egypt plans to open its border with Gaza; and Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi avoids continuous NATO bombings. Opinion Op-Ed Contributor America's Forgotten Liberal It's the 100th anniversary of Hubert H. Humphrey's birth, and no one seems to have noticed.

BUSINESS Easing Out Those Gray-Haired Workers (or Not) By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ As roughly 44 million baby boomers start to hit retirement age, the problem of how and when to step aside is becoming a hot-button issue, even in the elite professions. Greek Leaders Fail to Reach Consensus on Austerity Measures By NIKI KITSANTONIS The proposals came amid mounting speculation about the Greek government's ability to avert a default, which would very likely lead to a new financial crisis across the euro zone. Your Money Two Takes on Lower-Cost Investment Management By RON LIEBER Two new companies are trying to provide a valuable service: moderately priced investment management. Post a Comment Aer Lingus on Firmer Footing for New Challenges By NICOLA CLARK As it reaches its 75th birthday, the Irish airline is seeking to reinvent its business model in the face of competition from Ryanair. Saab Restarts Production in Sweden With Backing of Chinese Partner By DAVID JOLLY Saab Automobile, the struggling Swedish automaker, restarted production at its main plant on Friday, more than a month after a cash crunch led its suppliers to withhold essential parts • More Business News »

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