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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Sunday, September 11, 2011 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Security increased in D.C. ahead of 9/11 anniversary Security has been increased in Washington as officials continue to investigate a threat of a possible terrorist attack. (By Jia Lynn Yang, Dana Hedgpeth and Ovetta Wiggins) Egypt cracks down after Israeli embassy attack Egypt's government responds to U.S. and Israeli calls by moving to tighten control of the streets after weeks of taking a more low-key approach. (By Michael Birnbaum and Joel Greenberg) Redskins' Snyder drops City Paper suit Team owner ends his legal battle with the publication over an article that he said defamed him. (By Paul Farhi) Actor Cliff Robertson dies The Oscar and Emmy winner died Saturday, a day after his 88th birthday. (By Adam Bernstein) 9/11 memorial unveiled in Pa. George W. Bush, Bill Clinton were among those honoring the Flight 93 victims outside Shanksville. (By Shyamantha Asokan) POLITICS Obama urges service, unity on 9/11 anniversary, pays tribute to war dead at Arlington WASHINGTON — Summoning the nation to unity and service, President Barack Obama paid tribute to America's resilience and the sacrifice of its war dead Saturday as the country prepared to mark 10 long years since the horrors of 9/11. ( Associated Press , AP) SPORTS Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala leads Rally Australia by 22.6 seconds going into final day COFFS HARBOUR, Australia — Jari-Matti Latvala overtook Ford and Finland teammate Mikko Hirvonen to take a 22.6-second lead in Rally Australia on Saturday. ( Associated Press , AP) WORLD New Japanese trade minister resigns after calling nuclear evacuation zone 'town of death' TOKYO — Japan's new trade minister resigned Saturday over a remark seen as insensitive to nuclear evacuees, dealing a blow to a government that took office just eight days ago in the hopes it could better tackle the daunting tsunami recovery. ( Associated Press , AP) Israel, Egypt try to stem damage in worst crisis in decades after protesters riot at embassy CAIRO — Israel and Egypt's leadership tried Saturday to limit the damage in ties after protesters stormed Israel's embassy in Cairo, trashing offices and prompting the evacuation of nearly the entire staff from Egypt in the worst crisis between the countries since their 1979 peace treaty. ( Associated Press , AP) Europol says bombings IKEA stores around Europe likely the work of 1 person AMSTERDAM — Europol says it believes a series of bomb attacks at IKEA stores in several European countries this year is likely the work of a single man, and called on the public for help in identifying him. ( Associated Press , AP) Anti-American cleric in Iraq asks followers to cease attacks on US troops to hasten withdrawal BAGHDAD — An anti-American cleric in Iraq is calling on his followers to cease attacks on U.S. troops leaving the country so that the withdrawal isn't slowed down. ( Associated Press , AP) Libya fighters pour in for Bani Walid battle WISHATA, Libya — Volunteer fighters poured in from the Libyan capital and other towns held by the former rebels on Saturday to join what they expect to be the final battle for Bani Walid, one of Moammar Gaddafi's last remaining strongholds. ( Associated Press , AP) LIVE DISCUSSIONS Ask Boswell Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more. (, vForum) ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day. (, vForum) Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A. (, vForum) Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree? (, vForum) Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns. (, vForum) BUSINESS Germany proposes deputy finance minister Asmussen as Stark successor at ECB MARSEILLE, France — Germany proposes deputy finance minister Asmussen as Stark successor at ECB. ( Associated Press , AP) Italian finance minister: further measures may be needed on top of current austerity package MARSEILLE, France — Italy's finance minister said Saturday his country may have to take further austerity measures on top of massive spending cuts currently making their way through parliament. ( Associated Press , AP) Wealthy nations, global lenders pledge $58 billion to Arab countries to encourage democracy MARSEILLE, France — Wealthy countries and international lenders promised more money Saturday to encourage democratic reforms in Arab nations, promising at least $58 billion. ( Associated Press , AP) Italian finance minister: further measures may be needed on top of current austerity package MARSEILLE, France — Italy's finance minister says his country may have to take further austerity measures on top of massive spending cuts currently making their way through parliament. ( Associated Press , AP) Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 © 2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy