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German townsfolk wonder: Is it possible to be too green - August 15, 2008

The Marburg town council's decision to require solar-heating panels has triggered a vehement debate over the boundaries of ecological good citizenship.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/07/europe/journal.php

The wrong force for the 'right war' - August 15, 2008

The invasion of Afghanistan was the correct strategic move. Yet since then it seems as if the United States has been trying to turn the conflict into the Vietnam War of the early 21st century.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/14/opinion/edbull.php

Nokia adds GPS to a cellphone - August 15, 2008

Sports Tracker, which makes global positioning data available to cellphone users, is latest step in search for the universal gizmo.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/13/business/wireless14.php

The real deal and a dream all in one - August 15, 2008

Rare is the Olympian who can draw famous NBA stars out from under their iPods, turn them into the world's tallest cheerleaders, as Michael Phelps did on Wednesday.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/15/sports/15araton.php

Russians confident that nation is back - August 15, 2008

Many Russians think that Russia's actions in Georgia are nothing to get excited about, just the ordinary business of a great power in its traditional backyard.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/15/europe/15russia.php

Signs of ethnic attacks in Georgia conflict - August 15, 2008

A pattern of violence by ethnic Ossetians against ethnic Georgians is emerging and has been confirmed by some Russian authorities.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/15/europe/15ethnic.php

Inflation in U.S. at a 17-year high - August 15, 2008

The consumer price data all but assures that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold for the time being.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/14/business/usecon.php

Olympic dancer is injured in rehearsal for opening ceremonies - August 14, 2008

Liu Yan, considered one of the country's top classical Chinese dancers, is now facing the prospect of being paralyzed for the rest of her life.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/14/asia/dancer.php

Thai Airways shares plunge after huge loss - August 14, 2008

Shares of Thai Airways International sank 4.6 percent on Thursday after the country's national carrier posted its biggest quarterly loss in 11 years.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/14/business/AS-Thailand-Thai-Airways.php

Spaniards try to quiet criticism of photos - August 14, 2008

A picture in a newspaper advertisement showed the Spanish men's and women's basketball team pulling on the skin behind their eyes to make it look as if they are Asian.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/14/sports/14hoops.php