Text Edition for July 25th, 2008
FRONT PAGE
Why women now lead the dissident fight in Cuba
Only a handful of political activists are willing to risk fighting for basic freedoms. But more ordinary Cubans, they say,
are asking how to get involved.
Finding a welcome home for used books
With volunteer effort, David Mazor's idea has helped readers around the U.S.
Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK
The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday,
was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.
Hurricane season: big start
July's storms bolster forecasts for a very active year.
Fuel cost now driving up electric bills
Disconnect notices have risen sharply, indicating stress on more households.
World
This Cuban library lends DVDs about state torture
A government critic's collection includes Bibles, books by Cuban defectors, and positive biographies about Fidel Castro.
Inflation adds to Pakistan's troubles
Rising prices and a falling stock market have sparked protests in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on a government already
facing militancy, political discord.
Cerebral maybe, but Scrabble's a sport in Senegal
The country produces top contestants in the Francophone World Championships, taking place in the country this week
In Berlin, Obama calls for stronger U.S.-Europe partnership
The Illinois senator addressed an enthusiastic crowd of some 250,000 that stretched for a mile to the storied Brandenburg
Gate.
USA
Housing crisis hits exurbs hard
Home values have fallen 43 percent in Victorville, Calif., but the city has rebounded from previous slumps.
Washington 'power couple' takes on race
William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.
Commentary
Closing 'Gitmo' won't be easy
Where will the inmates go? Where will they be tried? Tough choices for the next president.
India's global ambition and the nuclear deal
Unlike China, India doesn't have a clear vision for its role in the world.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the difficulties of offering help to strangers.
Obama and Clinton – the ticket to win it
Hillary Clinton would be the wisest choice for vice president.
News In Brief
Arts & Entertainment
China's biggest pop star debuts her exotic talents in the West
Sa Dingding's music melds traditional harmonies with offbeat electronica to create a layered hypnotic sound.
In northern Italy, a medieval village restored to life
Reviving Canova's age-old beauty has raised awareness of long-neglected stone architecture in the region.
A soccer tournament with a social conscience
The Anti-Racist World Cup in Bologna, Italy, draws more than 200 amateur teams each year who come to build bridges and challenge
a history of soccer hooliganism in Europe.
The Home Forum
Over the hedge: Wedding-day cheer across the miles
The couple found a special way to share their celebration with us.
Chemurgy and other bits of the 'wright' stuff
Some surprising connections among our words for the making of things.
Daily gratitude
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.