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Attacks Across Iraq Kill 22 People, Officials Say

Attacks Across Iraq Kill 22 People, Officials Say


Attacks Across Iraq Kill 22 People, Officials Say

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 12:51 AM PDT

Iraqi officials say a series of attacks in several cities across the country, mostly bombings, have killed 22 people.
    


Venezuelans Elect Maduro to Succeed Chávez

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 10:16 PM PDT

Nicolás Maduro, the handpicked political heir to Hugo Chávez, won election to serve the remainder of Mr. Chávez's term, officials said. Mr. Maduro's opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski, demanded a recount.
    


In Surprise, Recovery in China Loses Steam

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 09:56 PM PDT

The economy expanded by just 7.7 percent during the first three months of the year, compared with a year earlier, falling short of expectations.
    


Chinese G.D.P. for First Quarter Shows Signs of Slowdown

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 08:08 PM PDT

The economy expanded by just 7.7 percent during the first three months of the year, compared with a year earlier, falling short of expectations.
    


ArtsBeat: Sir Colin Davis, British Conductor, Dies at 85

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 07:24 PM PDT

Sir Colin left an indelible mark on the London Symphony Orchestra. He championed Sibelius and Berlioz, and revived Mozart as a symphonic mainstay.
    


Adam Scott Wins Playoff, Becoming First Australian to Win Masters

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 07:18 PM PDT

Adam Scott, beating Ángel Cabrera in a playoff, exorcised the memories of Greg Norman's collapse at the 1996 Masters and his own collapse at the 2012 British Open.
    


Party Rifts Complicate Chances for Gun Bill Passage

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 06:15 PM PDT

Divisions over a measure to extend background checks for gun buyers are undermining support for what was seen as a compromise deal to ease passage of a broader bill.
    

As Court Considers Gene Patents, Case May Overlook Relevant Issues

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 06:12 PM PDT

The Supreme Court is poised to take up the question of whether human genes can be patented. But some say advances in the field may blunt the impact of its ruling.
    

On Par: 12 Over at Age 14? For Guan, a Week to Grow On

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 05:48 PM PDT

China's Guan Tianlang got a standing ovation and big cheers from the gallery on the 18th green after finishing for a total of 12-over 300.
    

U.S. Visa Delays Put Safety Out of Afghan Interpreters’ Reach

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 05:47 PM PDT

Afghans who worked for American forces have found themselves without military protection and facing a backlog for visas that could help give them protection.
    


On Par: Adam Scott and Australia Win First Masters

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 05:29 PM PDT

Adam Scott of Australia won his first green jacket on the second playoff hole at the Masters. Scott and Angel Cabrera each birdied on the 18th hole of the final round to compete in a sudden-death playoff.
    


Google and Europe Reach Deal on Search Results

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 05:26 PM PDT

Google has for the first time agreed to legally binding changes to its search results after an antitrust investigation by European regulators.
    

Majuli Journal: Indian Island Shrinks as Brahmaputra Swells and Sways

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 05:25 PM PDT

The Brahmaputra River, a critical laboratory in climate studies, is fast eroding an island in Assam that it has encircled and sustained for ages.
    

Deadly Attacks Strike Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 04:44 PM PDT

Islamists militants known as the Shabab carried out a suicide attack on the court complex, and a bomb was detonated later on the airport road.
    

Elites Flock to Anti-Euro Party, Alternative for Germany

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 04:33 PM PDT

Alternative for Germany, started by a Hamburg economics professor, could play the role of spoiler in the September elections.
    

Justin Trudeau Elected Leader of Liberal Party of Canada

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 04:28 PM PDT

Justin Trudeau, 41, the son of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who was prime minister for 15 years, is faced with reviving a party that is no longer dominant in federal politics.
    

Undercover BBC Trip to North Korea Is Criticized

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 03:56 PM PDT

Reporters who joined students from the London School of Economics on a North Korean trip did not disclose their true purpose and filmed an undercover documentary, the university said.
    

Intel Tries to Find a Foothold Beyond PCs

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 03:22 PM PDT

The world's largest semiconductor maker is struggling to adapt as PC sales collapse, users rely more on mobile phones and tablets, and cloud computing expands.
    

Italian American Museum Seeks New Chance to Save the Past

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 02:44 PM PDT

The board of the Italian American Museum in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan has drawn up plans to sell its building to a developer and relocate inside whatever structure replaces it.
    

Guidelines for Animal Safety on Film Sets Questioned

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 01:00 PM PDT

Guidelines for animal safety on film sets exist, but after the recent death of a shark on the set of a Kmart commercial, some question the American Humane Association's financial ties to the industry.
    

Fayyad’s Resignation Means Uncertainty for Palestinians

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 11:54 AM PDT

The resignation of the Palestinian Authority's prime minister, Salam Fayyad, adds a layer of confusion to the already contentious Palestinian political scene.
    


The Caucus: Marco Rubio Makes a Case for Immigration Overhaul

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 11:54 AM PDT

Legislation that would overhaul the country's immigration system received a forceful endorsement from Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who after holding back for weeks appeared on seven talk shows to voice his support.
    

Kerry Says Any Talks Rely on Steps by North Korea

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 11:12 AM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry said that the United States was prepared to reach out if North Korea made the first move to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
    

Manchester City 2, Chelsea 1: Manchester City Holds Off Chelsea in F.A. Cup Semifinal

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 11:03 AM PDT

The victory sent Manchester City into the Cup final against Wigan and perhaps gave some job security to City Manager Roberto Mancini.
    

Rat Kidneys Made in Lab Seen as Step to Human Transplants

Posted: 14 Apr 2013 10:02 AM PDT

Researchers said that while creating functional kidneys for people was a long way off, replacement organs made like the rat kidneys would have benefits over other methods.
    

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