Frederick town divided by restrictive zoning law in Main Street historic district. Royal murders undermine stability of Himalayan buffer state between rival nuclear giants.
Optimism reigns as redevelopment begins where public housing high-rises once stood.
Games would weaken it. Indispensable Palestinian who could talk to Israel dies of a heart attack. Mid-street shootout shows who's in control in the city's battle against violence. Resumption of talks could defuse nuclear weapons race, if not resolve Kashmir dispute. New Maryland program maps best of remaining open space for protection.