Middle East
Does Gaza Ceasefire Address Long-Term Goals?
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Business
Cyprus, Turkey At Odds Over Natural Gas Drilling
November 23, 2012 The small island nation of Cyprus is drilling under the Mediterranean Sea for natural gas. It is facing opposition from Turkey, which has occupied part of the island since 1974.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The Two-Way
Israel Makes Arrests For Tel Aviv Bus Bombing
November 22, 2012 Several people, including an Arab Israeli, was arrested in connection with Wednesday's bombing that wounded 27 people. All those arrested were linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Europe
Burgundy's Yield Fails To Meet Grape Expectations
November 22, 2012 Bad weather this year has made the 2012 grape harvest the smallest in a half-century; this at a time when sales of Burgundy are booming in the U.S., Britain and across Asia. But wine makers seem to be taking the loss in stride.
Middle East
Conflict Reawakens Bad Memories For Gaza Family
November 22, 2012 Gazans salvaged what they could from bombed homes after eight days of war as life returned to the streets of the city. Gaza has been through two major conflicts in the past four years. Many families have experienced multiple tragedies, including the family of Mahmoud Qurtom.
Author Interviews
'A History Of The World' Through A Mapmaker's Eyes
November 22, 2012 In A History of the World in Twelve Maps, Jerry Brotton examines the construction of a dozen world maps throughout history, and argues that world maps are no more objective today than they were thousands of years ago.
The Salt
Ingredients For A Homestyle Thanksgiving, 200 Miles Above The Earth
November 22, 2012 Candied yams with a touch of marshmallow cream are what the astronauts on the International Space Station are looking forward to eating for their Thanksgiving feast today. That and a little irradiated smoked turkey, courtesy of NASA.
Middle East
Egypt's Morsi Praised For Cease-Fire As Talks Begin
November 22, 2012 Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi spent long hours mediating among world leaders to produce a cessation of violence between Israel and Hamas. The deal brings him — and Egypt — high praise. But a key test comes Thursday, as negotiations over the details of the deal begin.
Middle East
Ruling Party's Rightward Shift Causes Consternation In Israel
November 22, 2012 With elections set for January, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu changed the political landscape last month by announcing his Likud Party would run along with a right-wing party. Moderates say centrists should put aside their differences and unite to take back the political majority.
