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Western Authors Celebrate a Master Felicity Barringer (Arts)A weekend conference in California dedicated to Wallace Stegner was partly a discussion of the authors works and partly an homage to Stegner by writers he influenced. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
Books of The Times: Why Knowledge and Logic Are Political Dirty Words Michiko Kakutani (Arts)There are few subjects more timely than the one tackled by Susan Jacoby in her new book. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
Abroad: The Spoils of War in Peaceable Sweden Michael Kimmelman (Arts)Its hard to find anyplace in Europe today where people arent squabbling over cultural property and the spoils of war. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
News Analysis: Formula for Idol: Popular Yet Predictable Edward Wyatt (Arts)American Idol seems to have settled into the ruts dug by previous years. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Madonna Jon Pareles (Arts)Madonna led the list of musicians and songwriters in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames 23rd annual induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
A $100 Million Donation to the N.Y. Public Library Robin Pogrebin (Arts)The librarys venerable lion-guarded building is to be renamed for the financier Stephen A. Schwarzman. 08AM Mar 11, 2008
World Briefing | Asia: Kashmir: Strays Saved From Poisoning The Associated Press (International)The authorities in Srinagar, Indian Kashmirs main city, canceled plans to poison all its stray dogs, nearly 100,000, with strychnine. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Public Uniform Ban for R.A.F. The Associated Press (International)The advice is based on episodes of verbal abuse from opponents of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Prison for Terrorist Trainers The Associated Press (International)A London judge sentenced two extremist preachers convicted of running a network of military-style terrorism training camps across the English countryside. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
World Briefing | Europe: Armenia: Vote Observers More Critical Sabrina Tavernise (International)An election observation team issued a second report delivered a more negative assessment of the Feb. 19 vote and its recount than it initially gave. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
World Briefing | United Nations: Texan Gets 2 Years in Oil-For-Food Fraud Reuters (International)The oil trader pleaded guilty in August to federal fraud charges in connection with illegal profits and kickbacks involving the United Nations oil-for-food program in Iraq. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Belarus: U.S. Ambassador Told To Leave Clifford J. Levy (International)The former Soviet republic, complaining about sanctions opposed by the United States over its crackdown on the political opposition and media, said it was withdrawing its ambassador from Washington. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Thatcher Hospitalized The Associated Press (International)LONDON (AP) Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was hospitalized in stable condition in London on Saturday and was undergoing medical tests, the authorities said. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Lord Francis Pym, Ex-Foreign Secretary of Britain, Dies at 86 John F. Burns (International)Lord Pym of Sandy was a decorated veteran of World War II who earned respect for resisting the radical shake-up of British politics that became known as Thatcherism. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Chinese Rights Activist Reported Missing Jim Yardley (International)A Chinese lawyer who has called on the Communist Party to improve its human rights record in advance of the 2008 Olympics has disappeared, according to his wife. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Iraqi Leader Tries to Mend Relationship With Turkey Sabrina Tavernise (International)The visit by President Jalal Talabani comes after a Turkish ground offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Arab Leaders, Angry at Syrian President, Threaten Boycott of Summit Meeting Robert F. Worth (International)The measures are part of an intensified campaign against Syria over its role in Lebanon and its continuing links to Iran that come alongside similar moves by the United States. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
The Saturday Profile: A Pilgrimage Tale (Not Chaucers) Amuses and Inspires Mark Landler (International)Comedian Hape Kerkelings book has become of one of Germanys best-selling nonfiction book since World War II. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Assassination Curtails Spains Election Campaign Victoria Burnett And Elaine Sciolino (International)Spains two main political parties curtailed campaigning for the general election after a gunman suspected of belonging to Basque militant group ETA killed a former city councilman. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
2 Markets, of Varying Security, Highlight Challenge for U.S. Troops in Iraq Thom Shanker (International)Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will soon make his formal recommendation to President Bush on future troop levels in Iraq. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
8 Burials for Jerusalem Seminarys Dead Isabel Kershner And Steven Erlanger (International)The families of the eight students who were killed by a gunman buried their dead on Friday. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
China Offers Detailed Defense of Its Sudan Policy Jim Yardley (International)A Chinese envoy said he had expressed grave concerns to the Sudanese government about the violence in Darfur. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Germans Seek China Tie To Blood Thinner Heparin Carter Dougherty And Elisabeth Rosenthal (International)Concerns about the safety of the blood thinner heparin have spread to Germany, after drug authorities there received reports of patients being sickened after taking the drug. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Thai Inquiry Set in Arms Sales Case Seth Mydans (International)A Russian businessman regarded as a notorious arms dealer would be held in Thailand for investigation even as the U.S. seeks his extradition. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
Crisis Over Colombian Raid Ends in Handshakes Simon Romero And James C. Mckinley Jr. (International)The resolution of the dispute was spelled out in a document criticizing Colombias foray into Ecuador while recognizing the need to combat illegal armed groups in the region. 09PM Mar 07, 2008
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