In Chinese Art Trade, the English Aren't Buying
As Asia Week opens on Thursday, British collecting in the field of Chinese art is in steep decline, in startling contrast with the strength of the English trade.
Where Next for French-German Ties?
As the European Union plans to raise its stature on the international stage, the two biggest nations in continental Europe are warily preparing to renew their ties.
Center Review: New Light, Literal and Figurative, on Nazi Crimes
Inside the new Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Research Center and Archives at Queensborough Community College, translucent walls create a contrast to the dark subject.
E.P.A. Agrees to Deadline in ’11 for Setting Rules on Mercury Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency resolved a lawsuit aimed at cutting the flow of mercury and other toxic substances from coal- or oil-burning power plants.
National Briefing | West: Hawaii: Protesting School Closings
Angry parents are protesting the loss of education for their children on the first day of Hawaii’s statewide public school closings.
Beliefs: Globally, Religion Defies Easily Identified Patterns
Europe has grown more secular and the U.S. remains unusually religious among advanced nations, according to a report from the University of Chicago.
Dance Review | Jason Samuels Smith: These Heels, and Flats, Are Made for Tapping
“Charlie’s Angels,” created by Jason Samuels Smith in collaboration with three prominent tap dancers, opened on Thursday at the Kitchen.
Arizona May Put State Prisons in Private Hands
State officials will soon seek private bids for 9 of the state’s 10 prison complexes that house roughly 40,000 inmates, including 127 who are on death row.
Roundup: Rutgers Wins Sixth Straight Against Army
Joe Martinek rushed for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns as Rutgers beat Army for the sixth straight time and evened their overall series at 18-18.
Fortune Magazine Cuts Number of Issues
Fortune is killing seven issues a year, but its 18 remaining issues will be printed on heavier paper stock and have a less cluttered look.
Leading Off: Open Season on Managers
They can’t win: Mike Scioscia was criticized for taking out his starter too soon while Joe Girardi was criticized for leaving his in too long.
Asean Inaugurates Human Rights Commission
Southeast Asian governments hailed as a milestone their new human rights commission but activists criticized the body as toothless.
Letters: The New Jersey Race
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Norway Divided by Citizen Wealth Tables
In a move that would be unthinkable elsewhere, tax authorities in Norway issued a “tax list” showing the income and wealth of nearly every taxpayer in the country.
Czechs Accept Modified Missile Shield Role
The Czech Republic agreed to host elements of the reformulated American missile defense system after Vice President Joseph R. Biden visited to patch up relations.
Nickel Deposits to Be Collected on Bottled Water in New York
All containers of water under a gallon will have a 5-cent refundable deposit, as beer and soda containers have had for years.
Arts, Briefly: HBO Renews ‘in Treatment’
The HBO series “In Treatment” will return for a third season, the cable channel said on Friday.
Army Allows a Sikh Doctor to Serve Wearing a Turban
The exception does not overturn an Army policy from the 1980s that regulates the wearing of religious items.
Hey, Big Spender, You Want Value?
The rich are increasingly turning to concierge companies for information, recommendations and what they hope will be better deals.
Currents: An Economy in Need of Holistic Medicine
What can the so-called wellness approach to health tell us about our present economic malady?