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France Arrests Man in Soldier's Stabbing

France Arrests Man in Soldier's Stabbing


France Arrests Man in Soldier's Stabbing

Posted: 29 May 2013 12:15 AM PDT

The 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the stabbing on Saturday of a French soldier who was attacked while on patrol outside Paris.
    


Papua New Guinea Moves to Repeal Sorcery Act

Posted: 28 May 2013 11:43 PM PDT

The act criminalized the practice of sorcery and recognized the accusation of sorcery as a defense in murder cases.
    


Drone Strike Hits Near Pakistani-Afghan Border

Posted: 28 May 2013 11:42 PM PDT

The attack came six days after President Obama put new restrictions on the use of U.S. drones, which have killed thousands in Pakistan.
    


Solar Industry Anxious Over Defective Panels

Posted: 28 May 2013 09:47 PM PDT

When defects are discovered, confidentiality agreements keep the manufacturer's identity secret, making accountability difficult.
    


Volcker Plans to Restore Faith in Government

Posted: 28 May 2013 09:01 PM PDT

Paul A. Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, is starting a foundation that will support research, fellowships and conferences focused on making government work better.
    

2 American Embassy Officials Are Shot in Venezuela Strip Club

Posted: 28 May 2013 06:53 PM PDT

A brawl at the club in the basement of a Caracas shopping center left the two officials with injuries not considered life-threatening.
    


DealBook: Switzerland Considering a Deal With U.S. on Bank Secrecy

Posted: 28 May 2013 06:29 PM PDT

The proposed agreement with the United States includes a fine of at least $7 billion to $10 billion and the disclosure of the names of banks' American clients.
    


Thai Students Find Government Ally in Push to Relax School Regimentation

Posted: 28 May 2013 06:08 PM PDT

Some students are rebelling against a system they compare to "a factory that manufactures identical people," and they have an ally in the education minister.
    

DealBook: SoftBank and Sprint Said to Win National Security Clearance for Deal

Posted: 28 May 2013 06:04 PM PDT

SoftBank of Japan has reached a tentative agreement to win clearance for its $20.1 billion bid for Sprint Nextel, people briefed on the matter said.
    


Saeed Jalili Emerges as Establishment Favorite in Iran’s Presidential Race

Posted: 28 May 2013 05:39 PM PDT

Saeed Jalili, a protégé of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's, is the establishment's favorite in the presidential election, an unsettling prospect for relations with the West.
    

Liberty Reserve Operators Accused of Money Laundering

Posted: 28 May 2013 05:30 PM PDT

The case against Liberty Reserve, a global currency exchange, is believed to be the largest online money-laundering prosecution in history, the authorities said.
    


Nike to Cut Ties With Livestrong

Posted: 28 May 2013 05:07 PM PDT

In the wake of Lance Armstrong's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs, Nike announced that it will stop manufacturing Livestrong-brand shoes and apparel at the end of this year.
    


In Germany, Unease at Plan to Use Drones to Fight Graffiti

Posted: 28 May 2013 04:28 PM PDT

The country's main railway operator wants to use tiny remote-controlled helicopters to catch graffitists, but clandestine surveillance is a strongly emotional issue in Germany.
    


Poland’s Divide Over ‘Smolensk,’ Film on 2010 Air Crash

Posted: 28 May 2013 03:05 PM PDT

A political split over the cause of a 2010 air crash that killed 96 members of Poland's political and military elite has spilled over into the country's arts sphere.
    


U.S. House Prices Show Largest Gain in Years

Posted: 28 May 2013 02:53 PM PDT

"I don't really see how ever increasing real estate values can actually be good for an economic recovery. Isn't this what happened last time?" writes DonS.
    


European Move on Syrian Arms Meant to Prod Russia

Posted: 28 May 2013 02:00 PM PDT

The end of the arms embargo, which may allow new flows of weapons to Syrian rebels, reflected double standards, a Russian deputy foreign minister said.
    


Renovation Plans in Limbo, Roland Garros Faces Future

Posted: 28 May 2013 01:54 PM PDT

The site of the French Open knows quaint doesn't count for much at a modern Grand Slam anymore, but Paris has yet to approve its renovation plan.
    

Drama Tails Tomic in — and Out of — French Open

Posted: 28 May 2013 01:26 PM PDT

Speculation over whether Bernard's Tomic's father would sneak in to the French Open to watch his match was replaced by his concerns about a hamstring injury.
    


Greek Coalition in Rift Over Anti-Racism Bill

Posted: 28 May 2013 01:13 PM PDT

The two junior parties in the country's government said they would move ahead on legislation over the objections of the conservative senior party.
    


Immigration Tests Prospects for a Borderless Europe

Posted: 28 May 2013 01:07 PM PDT

Switzerland's actions to limit immigration epitomized the pressures faced by economically healthy countries, as the issue challenges ambitions for an unrestricted labor market.
    

Central Banks Act With a New Boldness

Posted: 28 May 2013 12:14 PM PDT

With governments unable to revive economies, central bankers are taking increasingly aggressive action.
    


China Divides European Union in Fight Against Tariffs

Posted: 28 May 2013 12:03 PM PDT

With Chinese and European Union trade officials trying to stare each other down in the world's largest anti-dumping and anti-subsidy case, Germany has weighed in on China's side.
    


China to Seek More Equal Footing With U.S. in Talks

Posted: 28 May 2013 11:47 AM PDT

President Xi Jinping told President Obama's national security adviser that he would explore a new "great power relationship" at a summit meeting next week.
    

Some Chefs Are Enthusiastic About Wood-Fired Grilling

Posted: 28 May 2013 11:12 AM PDT

Despite the expense and hassle, more chefs are embracing the oldest of cooking styles, wood-fired grilling.
    


What's for Dinner?: Seared Tofu With Sugar Snap Peas and Sesame Seeds

Posted: 28 May 2013 09:57 AM PDT

Like any very moist ingredient (fish, mushrooms, tomatoes), the less you bother it, the browner and crisper it will get.
    

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