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New York Times
Generation Faithful: Young Saudis, Vexed and Entranced by Love?s Rules
Young men and women in Saudi Arabia may chafe against the rules, even try to evade them, but they can be merciless in their condemnation of those who flout them too brazenly.

Drive in Basra by Iraqi Army Makes Gains
Three hundred miles south of Baghdad, Basra has been transformed by its own surge, now seven weeks old.

When Burmese Offer a Hand, Rulers Slap It
The politics of food aid is not just confined to the dispute between Myanmar?s military junta and relief agencies, but extends to citizens who want to make donations.





Guardian
Watery graves offer a haven for divers
Neptune Memorial Reef is site for underwater cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches
Leader: The exploited workforce that is seen, but rarely heard
Leader: In Britain the engine for cheap goods and services is an exploited workforce
Letters: The myth that is hawks v doves
Letters: How sad that Simon Jenkins should have such muddled and prejudiced views




Financial Times
UK bank losses to hit public finances
Losses suffered by large UK banks because of the credit crunch will add further pressure on public finances by cutting the amount of corporation tax paid by financial services
Germany urges higher food import standards
Germany believes China, India and the US should be forced to adopt higher environmental and health standards if they want to export food products to the European Union, says Horst Seehofer, Germany's farm minister
Shell and Repsol drop Iran gas project
Pair's withdrawal from the $10bn-plus development deals heavy blow a blow to Tehran's attempts to expand its energy exports in the face of US and international sanctions






New York Times - Books
Bring Us Apart
Rick Perlstein?s sprawling, rollicking book argues that Richard Nixon is the explanation for everything ? or at least for the rise of the right and the decline of almost everything else.

Difficult Truths
Honor Moore presents her father?s life and work, including his secrets.

All the Difference
A biographical novel reconstructs Robert Frost?s life.







Financial Times - Arts
Girls (and bags) on film
As luxury brands eagerly take part in the promotional hype surrounding the 'Sex and the City' movie, Vanessa Friedman asks if big-screen product placement can still sell heels and handbags during a downturn
Up close and personal
Despite the mixed track record of such films, fashion documentaries and biopics are quickly emerging as the 'it' genre of the moment, writes Bronwyn Cosgrave
'Head to Brooklyn'
Nicholas Lander can't get enough of the restaurant-led renaissance of the borough, which he calls an important dining destination in New York City




Washington Post
Sick Prisoner Fights to Get Help She Needs
The case of a legal U.S. resident who is facing deportation and who may be suffering from cancer offers a glimpse into a medical system that often fails those who need it most.

First Energy, Then Weapons?
Developing countries' interest in starting nuclear programs leads to prospects of a new arms race.

A Mixed Environmental Record
The environment is key to Sen. John McCain's presidential bid despite an inconsistent approach.