IHT Rendezvous: Riots Dent Image of Sweden’s Classless Social Model
Sweden and its Scandinavian neighbors are proud of their tradition of tolerance, prosperity and tranquillity. But almost a week of rioting in Stockholm suburbs populated predominantly by immigrants is threatening that image.
Chief of Austrian Bank Offers to Resign
Herbert Steptic, the chief executive of Raiffeisen Bank International, is facing scrutiny of his personal investments in Asian real estate.
Britain to Debate New Security Powers After Attack
With Britain still reeling with shock at the brutality and chilling indifference of the perpetrators, officials confirmed that both suspects had been known to security agents.
Russia Says Syria Will Attend Geneva Peace Talks
The United States and Russia had agreed to pull together the peace conference, with Russia responsible for bringing the government of President Bashar al-Assad to the table.