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BEIJING – A reporter accused of spying for Taiwan was put on trial in China’s capital Tuesday, Hong Kong television and a human rights activist said in reporting the latest in a string of espionage cases against people with overseas ties. Ching Cheong, a correspondent for Singapore’s main English language …

WASHINGTON – The following is the text of a statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff issued early Thursday announcing an elevation in the U.S. threat level for commercial aviation: The Department of Homeland Security is taking immediate steps to increase security measures in the aviation sector in coordination with …

“Down here in the nine, we don’t mind dyin’!!” was how Mayor Ray Nagin concluded his dedication speech to wild applause in the heart of New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward yesterday. Mayor Nagin spoke of the challenges ahead and offered a message of hope – and humor – even suggesting …