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John Vinocur: Old age seems to look better and better

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 14:15 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

A chic new magazine ad featuring Sean Connery serves as a reminder: Alleged wisdom does not need to be old age's sole attraction.

Economy hits European flag carriers in premium tickets

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 14:15 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

Air France-KLM followed British Airways and Lufthansa in reporting a steep fall in quarterly earnings.

Translation mix-up brings China quake toll into question

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 13:05 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

A garbled translation of an official's words ended up shifting public attention from valiant reconstruction efforts to questions about how many children perished in their poorly built schools.

Markets search for firmer footing

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 13:05 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

Fear and volatility are returning to global financial markets in full force as stocks swing wildly and signs mount of a deepening economic downturn.

Blast kills mourners at funeral in Pakistan

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 13:05 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

A blast killed at least eight mourners and wounded 28 others Friday at the funeral of a Shiite cleric in northwestern Pakistan who had been gunned down hours earlier, the police said.

Congress shows impatience with its seniority system

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 13:05 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

Generational change comes to the Capitol as several senior members retire, step down or are pushed aside. Younger lawmakers are eager to assert themselves.

Clinton could have enhanced role in Senate

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 13:05 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

Hillary Rodham Clinton is said to be in line for a Senate leadership role if she does not join the Obama cabinet.

The secret of happiness

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 11:55 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

I got the swizzle stick out of my nose and the flight attendant said, 'I never saw anybody do that before.'

Friedman: That crucial bond

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 11:55 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

Is Barack Obama considering Hillary Clinton for secretary of state in order to get her off his back or as a prelude to protecting her back?

Angelina Jolie's carefully orchestrated image

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 11:55 - International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions

In exchange for pictures of hers and Brad Pitt's new twins, the actress Angelina Jolie got the magazine People to agree to offer positive coverage of her and her family.