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Thursday      
February 19, 2004
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Haitian Police Lose Grip on City

Haitian rebels threaten the Caribbean nation’s second-largest city, Cap-Haitien.

Union of Scientists Attacks Bush

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The Union of Scientists accuses the Bush Administration of systematically distorting scientific fact.

Iran Reformers Boycott Election

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Reformers in Iran are boycotting Friday’s election. Will the resistance lead to more or less democracy?

Europe Leaders Discuss Anti-Semitism

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European political and religious leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss the rise of anti-Semitism.

Netherlands Denies Asylum Seekers

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Up to 26,000 asylum seekers in the Netherlands were denied immigration visas and will be expelled.

Letters 02/19/04

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The Here and Now mail bag is full of treats.

Productions Show Journalism’s Dark Side

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Theater critic Bill Marx talks about the film “Shattered Glass” and the play “The Story.”

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