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Dollop of Romance Is Added to Intrigue at Former Chinese Politician’s Trial

Dollop of Romance Is Added to Intrigue at Former Chinese Politician’s Trial


Dollop of Romance Is Added to Intrigue at Former Chinese Politician’s Trial

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 09:10 PM PDT

Bo Xilai said his former top deputy and his wife, both of whom provided evidence against him, had a passionate relationship with each other.
    






DealBook: Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 06:37 PM PDT

Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals.
    






Kerry Cites Clear Evidence of Chemical Weapon Use in Syria

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 06:16 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the use of chemical weapons in attacks on civilians in Syria last week was undeniable and that the Obama administration would hold the Syrian government accountable.
    






N.S.A. Phone Data Collection Is Illegal, A.C.L.U. Says

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 05:55 PM PDT

The American Civil Liberties Union's motion in a federal suit cited the warnings of George Orwell in arguing that the National Security Agency's collection of Americans' phone call data violated the Constitution.
    






Seeking Asylum in Australia, Refugees Find a Policy in Flux

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 05:19 PM PDT

Accounts from some who have fled their countries for Australia describe dangerous sea voyages that can lead to deportment to Papua New Guinea and long waits for resettlement.
    






Architecture Review: Archea Architects’ Headquarters for Antinori Winemakers

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 03:09 PM PDT

Archea architects of Florence have built a new headquarters for Antinori winemakers in Tuscany.
    

Books of The Times: Samantha Shannon’s Fantasy Novel, ‘The Bone Season’

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Samantha Shannon's debut novel, a dystopian portrait of London in the year 2059, has already been optioned for film and was the first pick of the "Today" show's new book club.
    

Once an Outcast, Iranian Minister Carries Hope of Easing Tensions

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:45 PM PDT

Mohammad Javad Zarif seems near certain to lead Iran's delegation in nuclear talks — further indications, analysts say, that the new leadership is serious about a new policy.
    

James Purdy, a Fabulist Haunting the Fringes

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:23 PM PDT

The publication of a complete collection of short stories by James Purdy has refocused attention on his unflinching and wildly original style.
    

The Flexitarian: Bring Your Lunch to Work

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:06 PM PDT

Somehow one of our oldest and sanest traditions has become a laughingstock: it's not hip to pack a work lunch. Let's try to fix that.
    

Israeli Raid in West Bank Erupts Into a Deadly Riot

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 01:09 PM PDT

The violent clash, which killed three Palestinians, was the deadliest episode in the West Bank in months, and it underlined the region's volatility in the midst of a new round of peace talks.
    






Venus Williams Upsets No. 12 Seed at U.S. Open

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 01:01 PM PDT

The earliest first-round matches at the United States Open were lopsided affairs, including Venus Williams's win over No. 12 Kirsten Flipkens.
    






Crafting Couscous: No Grain, No Gain

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 12:39 PM PDT

Making the dish at home is labor intensive, but the payoff is worth it on Rosh Hashana.
    

Text of Kerry’s Statement on Chemical Weapons in Syria

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Following is the statement issued by Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday.
    






What We Eat: Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 12:20 PM PDT

Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating.
    

India Ink: Outside Mumbai, Reports of Rape Buried in Pages of Newspapers

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 11:26 AM PDT

The occurrence of a rape in Mumbai made it to the front pages of Indian newspapers, but reports of sexual assault elsewhere in the country found scant attention last week.
    






Filipinos Hold Mass Protest Over Official Corruption

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 06:14 AM PDT

The peaceful four-hour rally reflected growing anger over corruption, extortion and bribery on the part of government officials.
    






Political Staging in Trial of Fallen China Official

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:05 AM PDT

As his trial ended Monday, Bo Xilai asserted that his wife and the prosecution's other star witness, a former police chief, had a secret affair.
    






Lens Blog: A Show of Strength by Middle Eastern Women Photographers

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:00 AM PDT

An exhibit opening in Boston explores "complexities of identity," showcasing works of art by female photographers in the Arab world, including Iran.
    

Ashe’s Legacy on Display

Posted: 25 Aug 2013 07:25 PM PDT

A short walk from the United States Open, Arthur Ashe is remembered in an exhibit built from his meticulous collection.
    

Making Choice to Halt at Door of Citizenship

Posted: 25 Aug 2013 06:51 PM PDT

Many green card holders have everything needed for citizenship except the desire — some don't feel American; some dislike American policies; some don't care.
    

Egypt Military Enlists Religion to Quell Ranks

Posted: 25 Aug 2013 06:23 PM PDT

Egyptian military leaders are worried about insubordination among the rank and file after members of the security forces killed hundreds of their fellow countrymen.
    

A Blazing Giant Stirs California to High Alert

Posted: 25 Aug 2013 06:14 PM PDT

One of the biggest wildfires in California's history, which has spurred evacuations, is raising concern about the threat to a major source of San Francisco's water and power supplies.
    

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