The Quad: N.C.A.A. Tournament Analysis, Round of 32, Day 2

The Quad: N.C.A.A. Tournament Analysis, Round of 32, Day 2
Cyprus and Europe Officials Agree on Outlines of a Bailout
James Herbert, British Horror Novelist, Dies at 69
Arms Airlift to Syrian Rebels Expands, With C.I.A. Aid
For Homesick Russian Tycoon, Instant of Ruin Came in Court
Kerry Appeals to Laos in Case of a Missing Man
With Tiger Woods Leading, Weather Delays Arnold Palmer Final Round
Leader of Syrian Opposition in Exile Quits His Post
Kerry Tells Iraq to Help Stop Arms Shipments to Syria
Kilgarvan Journal: Motion Allowing Some Drinks Before Driving Draws Fire
Libya Putting $2 Billion Into Egypt’s Central Bank
Peng Liyuan, China’s new first lady, adds glamour
Same-Sex Marriage Opponents March in France
This Land: Secrets of Duffy’s Cut Yield to Shovel and Science
Musharraf Returns to Pakistan
Cyprus and European Officials Scramble to End Bank Crisis
In Tennessee, a Telephone Race for Medicaid
Rebels Seize Capital of Central African Republic
Jeter, Still Sore, Appears Headed for Disabled List
Leader of Syrian Opposition in Exile Quits His Post
No Matter Outcome, Cyprus Crisis Is Blow to Business
Head of Western-Backed Syria Rebel Coalition Quits
Syrian Opposition Leader Alkhatib Resigns
Myanmar’s Ethnic Minorities Grow Pessimistic About Peace

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 10:09 PM PDT

Times editors and reporters detailed Sunday's action from the N.C.A.A. tournament as the field was cut to 16 teams.

Cyprus and Europe Officials Agree on Outlines of a Bailout

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 09:23 PM PDT

The deal, struck after hours of meetings in Brussels, would drastically reduce the size of the country's banking sector and scrap the controversial tax on bank deposits.

James Herbert, British Horror Novelist, Dies at 69

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 08:32 PM PDT

Mr. Herbert wrote supernatural thrillers and horror stories, like "The Rats," that made fans like Stephen King squirm.

Arms Airlift to Syrian Rebels Expands, With C.I.A. Aid

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 07:22 PM PDT

Military aid to Syria's opposition fighters from Arab governments and Turkey has increased in recent months, and the C.I.A.'s role has shown an American willingness to help support lethal aid.

For Homesick Russian Tycoon, Instant of Ruin Came in Court

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 06:03 PM PDT

After Boris A. Berezovsky, who was found dead on Saturday, lost a $5.1 billion lawsuit against a former associate in August, he began to divest himself of his assets.

Kerry Appeals to Laos in Case of a Missing Man

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:55 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry urged the government to make public the results of an investigation of what happened to Sombath Somphone, an American-educated agricultural specialist.

With Tiger Woods Leading, Weather Delays Arnold Palmer Final Round

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:24 PM PDT

A victory would be Tiger Woods's record-tying eighth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but weather problems have forced him to wait.

Leader of Syrian Opposition in Exile Quits His Post

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:05 PM PDT

Moaz al-Khatib, the president of the main Syrian exile opposition group, resigned just days after the coalition elected an interim prime minister who rejects talks with the Syrian government.

Kerry Tells Iraq to Help Stop Arms Shipments to Syria

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:48 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry told Iraqi officials that helping to stop the flow of weapons from Iran is a condition for Baghdad's participating in discussions about Syria's future.

Kilgarvan Journal: Motion Allowing Some Drinks Before Driving Draws Fire

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:28 PM PDT

An Irish town drew attention this winter after a county council passed a motion calling for people living in country areas to be allowed a few beers before driving home.

Libya Putting $2 Billion Into Egypt’s Central Bank

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:24 PM PDT

The timing of what amounts to a loan came after at least three Qaddafi loyalists in Cairo were rounded up for possible extradition.

Peng Liyuan, China’s new first lady, adds glamour

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:17 PM PDT

A well-known singer, Peng Liyuan is likely to add star power to her husband's first trip abroad as president, and might even outshine him.

Same-Sex Marriage Opponents March in France

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 03:49 PM PDT

Many opponents have focused on a provision of the bill, which has already passed the lower house of Parliament and is expected to be approved by the Senate next month, that would allow same-sex couples to adopt children.

This Land: Secrets of Duffy’s Cut Yield to Shovel and Science

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 03:22 PM PDT

Excavation of a mass grave of Irish railroad workers in Pennsylvania, who died during a cholera epidemic in 1832, answers some questions and raises many more.

Musharraf Returns to Pakistan

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Former President Pervez Musharraf ended more than four years in self-exile on Sunday, seeking a possible political comeback in defiance of judicial investigations and death threats.

Cyprus and European Officials Scramble to End Bank Crisis

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:57 PM PDT

European finance ministers and Cyprus officials face a Monday deadline, when the European Central Bank has threatened to cut off the financing that is keeping the country's banks from collapsing.

In Tennessee, a Telephone Race for Medicaid

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:21 PM PDT

The state opens a health care hot line for a few hours each year for patients who do not qualify for Medicaid. Thousands try, but not many qualify for the limited funds.

Rebels Seize Capital of Central African Republic

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:06 PM PDT

The rebels met little opposition and the whereabouts of President François Bozizé were not immediately clear.

Jeter, Still Sore, Appears Headed for Disabled List

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:44 PM PDT

Derek Jeter reported more soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle, prompting General Manager Brian Cashman to say that Jeter will almost certainly start the season on the 15-day D.L.

Leader of Syrian Opposition in Exile Quits His Post

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:37 PM PDT

The anti-Assad coalition faces continued difficulties amid accusations that foreign meddling is dividing it.

No Matter Outcome, Cyprus Crisis Is Blow to Business

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 09:11 AM PDT

Hundreds of foreign companies have been drawn to Cyprus because of its low taxes and business-friendly banks. Suddenly, all bets are off.

Head of Western-Backed Syria Rebel Coalition Quits

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 07:22 AM PDT

The leader of the Western-backed Syrian opposition coalition resigned Sunday, citing what he called the lack of international support for those seeking to topple President Bashar Assad.

Syrian Opposition Leader Alkhatib Resigns

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 07:01 AM PDT

The head of Syria's main opposition group resigned on Sunday, in a blow to a diminishing moderate wing of the two-year uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Myanmar’s Ethnic Minorities Grow Pessimistic About Peace

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 06:08 AM PDT

Deadly rioting between Buddhists and Muslims has further underlined how ethnic and religious fissures in Myanmar pose serious impediments to democratic change.