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World
Ferrying the Dead of Both Sides in a Cruel Afghan War
Malik Abdul Hakim, who has lost two sons, is revered for collecting and returning the bodies of both Taliban and government casualties.Business Day
Eurozone Consumer Prices Fall for First Time Since 2009, Adding to Deflation Fears
The decline put pressure on the European Central Bank to prevent a downward price spiral that could further damage the banking sector.Panic, Fast and Slow
Some people are suddenly panicking over the announcement that the euro area is officially in deflation.
But sudden panic is the wrong reaction; you should have been gradually
panicking over an extended period. Today’s news isn’t actually any worse
than what we’ve been seeing for a while.
The key is not to look at the headline number; you should keep your eyes on the core.
Core inflation
— like the Keynesian multiplier — is one of those much-ridiculed
concepts (hey, you’re measuring inflation without the inflation!) that
has in fact performed extremely well in recent years. Back in 2010-11,
when rising gas prices were sending headline numbers up, I and many
others received a lot of hostile comments for claiming that there wasn’t
any real inflation bulge; but core inflation has indeed been a much
more reliable guide than headline inflation, which fluctuates wildly. As
the accompanying chart shows, this has been as true for Europe as it is
for America.
And core inflation is
basically unchanged in the latest report. It has been on a long slide,
and is far below the ECB’s target (which is itself too low). But no more
bad news today, anyway. The same logic that made me ignore the
inflation bulge when oil was going up says to ignore the dip from
plunging oil. I won’t say not to panic — you should be panicking about
Europe. But keep it steady, OK?
Sports
N.C.A.A. to Allow Family Travel Aid for Top Title Games
Players’ families will be reimbursed for some travel expenses for the College Football Playoff’s title game and the men’s and women’s basketball Final Fours, the N.C.A.A. said.World
Palestinians Seen Gaining Momentum in Quest for Statehood
Palestinians have begun to translate a series of symbolic steps made outside of negotiations into a strategy that has increased pressure on Israel.U.S.
Brutal Cold Forces Schools Throughout Midwest to Close
Even Chicago, which prides itself on toughing out fierce winters, has told students to stay home as wind chills are predicted to hit 27 degrees below zero.World
Car Bomb Kills Dozens of Applicants at Police Academy in Yemen
An Interior Ministry official said that at least 31 people were killed and that more than 70 were wounded in Sana, the capital.N.Y. / Region
Streit’s Matzo Factory, a Piece of Lower East Side History, Is Moving On
Streit’s has been an anchor in the neighborhood, but aging equipment and competition mean another longstanding outlet of Jewish food will disappear.Technology
Why Gadgets Must Adapt to a World Ruled by Software
With apps able to act as cameras, media players and so much more, the world of consumer electronics is in turmoil as smartphones supersede all other devices.World
Lawmakers in Pakistan Approve Military Tribunals
A constitutional amendment significantly expanded the army’s power during a period of political unrest in the civilian government.Business Day
No French Fries to Be Found at McDonald’s in Venezuela
More than 100 franchises had run out of potatoes and are instead serving deep-fried arepa, a flatbread, or yuca, a starchy South American staple.Science
Perceptions of Race at a Glance
A professor tries to unearth biases to aid criminal justice.Opinion
Losing the Tea Party Baggage
Senator Cory Gardner’s successful campaign in Colorado provides a template for the Republican future.Technology
Apps Everywhere, but No Unifying Link
As people spend more time using apps, their Internet has taken a step backward, becoming more isolated — more like the web before search engines.World
Effort on Ebola Hurt W.H.O. Chief
Critics of Margaret Chan have said she lets governments around the world steer the W.H.O. to fit their own needs, instead of firmly taking the helm as the world’s doctor in chief.U.S.
Same-Sex Pairs in Florida Say Jubilant ‘I Dos’
Only six years ago, Florida passed a constitutional amendment ban on gay marriage, garnering 62 percent of the vote.World
U.S. Forces, Returning to Iraq, Encounter the Things Their Comrades Carried
The service members have found themselves reoccupying some of their old places and discovering everyday items that were left behind.N.Y. / Region
For Second Week, Arrests Plunge in New York City
The declines, which follow a decrease that began shortly after the murders of two patrol officers in Brooklyn, may present a new challenge for Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William J. Bratton.World
Somalia: Suicide Bomber Attacks Troops in Capital
A suicide car bomber detonated his explosives near a convoy of elite Somali troops known as the Alpha Group in the capital, Mogadishu, killing at least four people, a Somali police officer said Sunday.N.Y. / Region
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