In dispirited Detroit, mayor pleads guilty
Plea deal ousts Kilpatrick after an eight-month scandal. Interim mayor inherits a city in a slump.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0905/p03s05-uspo.html
As Gustav evacuees return to New Orleans, a varied homecoming
Many find their houses are fairly intact. Power loss is still a problem.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0905/p02s01-usgn.html
France gives boost to Israeli-Syrian talks
French President Sarkozy, in Damascus this week, was also thought to be seeking Syria's help in dealing with Iran's nuclear program.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0905/p06s02-wome.html
Cheney visit: U.S. treads tightrope on Georgia aid
The Bush administration announces $1 billion in aid but no military assistance.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0905/p04s03-uspo.html
Flooding in India: Why wasn't the government ready?
Three million people have been displaced. Critics call for more help from the Indian Army.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0905/p04s01-wosc.html
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