New York Times: Kidnapped Times reporter freed in Afghanistan; Afghans: translator killedKABUL — Commandos freed a New York Times reporter early Wednesday from Taliban captives who kidnapped him over the weekend in northern Afghanistan, but his interpreter was killed in the raid, the paper and officials said. 4 US troops killed in Afghanistan; NATO confirms civilians died in airstrikeKABUL — Four U.S. troops died Tuesday in a militant attack in eastern Afghanistan, and NATO forces acknowledged for the first time that civilians were among the dozens killed in an airstrike on two hijacked fuel trucks. Jewish group and AIDS-awareness campaigners protest safe-sex video featuring HitlerBERLIN — A German AIDS awareness group has come under fire for posting an online video that starts off with a young couple having sex in an apartment before revealing the male to be a grinning Adolf Hitler. German chancellor calls for world to reserve judgment on civilian deaths in Afghan airstrikeBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that the world should reserve judgment on whether civilians were killed in a German-ordered airstrike in Afghanistan, even as NATO said it believed that civilians had died in the attack. 65 years after WWII, German parliament overturns all Nazi-era treason convictionsBERLIN — Germany’s parliament unanimously passed a blanket measure Tuesday overturning Nazi-era verdicts convicting people of treason, nearly 65 years after the end of World War II. NATO confirms civilians died in German-ordered Afghan airstrike; 4 US troops killed in eastKABUL — NATO forces acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that Afghan civilians were among the dozens killed in a German-ordered airstrike last week, while four U.S. troops died in a militant attack in the country’s east. Labor groups anxious for word on Opel; indications are no decision from GM board meetingFRANKFURT — General Motors Co.’s board begins a two-day meeting in Detroit on Tuesday with European labor organizations pressing for a decision on the fate of its European unit Opel, where thousands of German jobs are on the line. Labor groups anxious for word on Opel, but no immediate decision likely from GM board meetingFRANKFURT — General Motors Co.’s board begins a two-day meeting in Detroit on Tuesday with labor organizations pressing for a decision on the fate of its European unit Opel, where thousands of German jobs are on the line. US military says 4 American troops have been killed in an attack in eastern AfghanistanKABUL — The U.S. military says four American service members have been killed in an attack in eastern Afghanistan. Knut gets lucky: New female polar bear arrives to stay with Berlin’s favorite bearBERLIN — Berlin’s favorite polar bear Knut has a new companion: Giovanna, a female polar bear from Munich. German exports up 2.3 percent on the month in July; industrial production down 0.9 percentFRANKFURT — German exports were up 2.3 percent on the month in July, showing their third consecutive monthly improvement, though industrial production fell 0.9 percent for the month, official data showed Tuesday. Opel decision could come from GM board this week; Germany anxious to know outcomeFRANKFURT — General Motors Co.’s board begins a two-day meeting in Detroit Tuesday that could see it decide the fate of its European unit Opel, an outcome German business leaders and politicians hope preserves thousands of jobs. NATO confirms civilian deaths in Afghan tanker attack; car bomb hits outside airport in KabulKABUL — The NATO-led force acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that Afghan civilians were killed in a German-ordered airstrike last week on two stolen fuel tankers, and the top commander appointed a team to investigate. Opel decision could come from GM board meeting; Germany eager to know outcomeFRANKFURT — General Motors Co.’s board is beginning a two-day meeting that could see it decide the fate of its German unit Opel, with German business leaders and politicians hoping any solution preserves jobs. Germany’s Merkel: no premature judgments on Afghan strike in which civilians reportedly diedBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that the world should reserve judgment on whether civilians were killed in a German-ordered airstrike in Afghanistan, even as NATO said it believed that civilians had died. Afghan group says German-ordered airstrike killed 70 civilians as troops defend actionsKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — An Afghan rights group said Monday a recent airstrike on a pair of hijacked fuel tankers killed as many as 70 civilians in northern Afghanistan, as the German troops whose commander ordered the bombing defended the action. German troops in Afghanistan defend airstrike on tanker that some say killed civiliansKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — German soldiers, who in the past have been criticized for shying away from engaging militants in Afghanistan, on Monday rejected criticism that their commanders acted rashly in calling in an airstrike last week that some Afghans say killed dozens of civilians. Germany urges outsiders to hold criticism of Afghan airstrike pending investigationBERLIN — Germany struggled Monday to defend the decision to call in a deadly airstrike in northern Afghanistan last week, deflecting international criticism of the attack that came just weeks after NATO ordered a clampdown on the use of air power. European, Asian markets advance after G-20 countries commit to keeping stimulus in placeLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Monday after finance officials from 20 rich and developing countries pledged to keep in place their massive stimulus programs to prop up the global economy. Police: Rocket hits Afghan capital, killing 3 family members sleeping in houseKABUL — Police say a rocket has hit a house in Afghanistan’s capital, killing three family members as they slept. US-German rift emerges in wake of Afghan strike on fuel tankers that killed civiliansKABUL — An airstrike by U.S. fighter jets that appears to have killed Afghan civilians could turn into a major dispute for NATO allies Germany and the United States, with tensions rising over Germany’s role in ordering the attack. Germany’s Merkel launches re-election campaign calling for center-right governmentBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel has kicked off her conservative party’s campaign for the Sept. 27 German election by calling for a center-right coalition with the pro-business Free Democrats. NATO commander in Afghanistan visits site where airstrike on Taliban may have killed villagersKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The top NATO commander in Afghanistan said Saturday that local villagers were among those wounded at the site of an airstrike on hijacked fuel tankers, declaring his resolve to limit civilian casualties that threaten to undermine the war against the Taliban. G-20 pledge continued economic stimulus, reach compromise on plan to limit bankers’ bonusesLONDON — Top finance officials from rich and developing countries agreed Saturday to curb hefty bankers’ bonuses, but the proposed crackdown on excessive payouts so far falls short of European demands after the U.S. and Britain shied away from imposing a cap. US commander confirms Afghan civilians among the wounded at site of NATO airstrikeKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The top NATO commander confirmed that civilians were wounded by a devastating airstrike targeting insurgents in northern Afghanistan, a major test of his policy to curb airpower to reduce civilian casualties and win over Afghans to the war against the Taliban. US commander in Afghanistan visits site of tanker airstrike that killed scoresKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan visited the site of an airstrike on fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban, as the alliance began an investigation Saturday into whether civilians were among scores who died. US commander in Afghanistan ’seriously concerned’ over airstrike that killed scoresKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan is “very seriously” concerned over reports civilians may have died in an airstrike against hijacked fuel tankers, an aide said Saturday, as the alliance investigated the attack that killed up to 70 people. Brown warns against complacency as G20 officials gather amid mounting signs of recoveryLONDON — Top finance officials from rich and developing countries are expected to commit to efforts to boost growth after holding talks here Saturday, despite fledging signs of an economic recovery. Brown urges G-20 against complacency as they gather amid mounting signs of economic recoveryLONDON — The Group of 20 rich and developing countries are expected to commit to further efforts to boost growth after holding talks here Saturday, despite fledging signs of an economic recovery. NATO officials inspect site of fuel tanker blast that killed up to 70; bomb hits German troopsKUNDUZ, Afghanistan — NATO investigated Saturday whether villagers siphoning fuel were among scores killed in a U.S. airstrike on two tanker trucks hijacked by the Taliban, while a bomb blast wounded four German troops in the same northern Afghan province. |
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