British Yacht Crew Detained in Iran
Five British crew members of a racing yacht were seized by Iran last week after they accidentally crossed into Iranian waters, according to British officials.

Abu Dhabi’s Silence Raises the Heat on Dubai
The debt crisis could be a way for Abu Dhabi to demand greater control over Dubai, and perhaps over all the members of the emirates federation.

Accused Nazi Camp Guard on Trial in Germany
John Demjanjuk, a retired American autoworker, went on trial in Munich on Monday, accused of helping to force 27,900 Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust.

Shoppers Showed Up, but Spent on Bargains
About 23 million more consumers visited retail stores and Web sites over the weekend, but total spending was about the same as last year.

Advocating for Girls’ Sports With a Sharp Tongue
Robert H. Landau is a community activist whose work has led to a change in practices at the school and district level in suburban Philadelphia.