Tycoon’s Trials Rivet Serbia, Land of Graft

Tycoon’s Trials Rivet Serbia, Land of Graft
Trial Set for Brotherhood Officials in Deaths at Anti-Morsi Riots
Hours to Go, Just to Get to Work
Seven-Stroke Win by Woods Appears to Set Him Up Well for P.G.A.
China Bans Milk Powder of 2 South Pacific Nations
U.S. Extends Closing of Some Diplomatic Posts
Former Envoy to Syria Said to Be Choice for Cairo Post
Demonstration at Arizona Border Divides Supporters of Immigration Overhaul
Berlusconi Says Party to Back Italy’s Coalition
Iranian President Is Sworn In and Presents a New Cabinet of Familiar Faces
Wind Is at Lewis’s Back at British Open as Park Misses Record
In Germany, Union Culture Clashes With Amazon’s Labor Practices
Navigational Cell Systems Located in Human Brains
Victims to Again Face Gunman in Fort Hood Trial
Syria Bans Use of Foreign Currencies for Business Deals
Indian University Cancels American’s Planned Talks
China Bans Milk Powder From New Zealand Over Botulism Fears
Global Soccer: Whirl of Money on Soccer's Merry-Go-Round
Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 06:51 PM PDT

The Serbian government hailed the arrest of Miroslav Miskovic as part of a crackdown on corruption to aid the country's bid to join the European Union.

Trial Set for Brotherhood Officials in Deaths at Anti-Morsi Riots

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 06:45 PM PDT

Pending prosecutions for three officials are a new blow to the Muslim Brotherhood, which emerged as Egypt's strongest political movement in 2011 but whose power has dissipated.

Hours to Go, Just to Get to Work

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 06:06 PM PDT

With 9.9 million vehicles taking to the streets of Jakarta each workday, the daily commute can take a toll on stressed Indonesians.

Seven-Stroke Win by Woods Appears to Set Him Up Well for P.G.A.

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:49 PM PDT

Tiger Woods finished the Bridgestone Invitational with an even-par 70, for a 15-under total of 265 and his eighth career victory at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

China Bans Milk Powder of 2 South Pacific Nations

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:46 PM PDT

Economists said a prolonged ban could create shortages in China, where nearly 90 percent of the milk powder imported last year originated in New Zealand.

U.S. Extends Closing of Some Diplomatic Posts

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:46 PM PDT

Nineteen diplomatic missions in the Middle East and North Africa will be shut down through at least Saturday because of continued fears of attacks by Al Qaeda and its allies.

Former Envoy to Syria Said to Be Choice for Cairo Post

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:28 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry recommended Robert S. Ford, who most recently served as a link to the Syrian opposition in the civil war, officials said.

Demonstration at Arizona Border Divides Supporters of Immigration Overhaul

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 05:06 PM PDT

Some advocates praised a group of Mexican immigrants who tried to enter the country in a protest, but others said their tactics distracted from the fight in Washington.

Berlusconi Says Party to Back Italy’s Coalition

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 04:42 PM PDT

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, said his center-right party would continue to support Italy's coalition government, releasing some political tension that has built since his definitive conviction for tax fraud.

Iranian President Is Sworn In and Presents a New Cabinet of Familiar Faces

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 12:48 PM PDT

Many members of Hassan Rouhani's cabinet, which must still be confirmed by Parliament, had served under a moderate former president.

Wind Is at Lewis’s Back at British Open as Park Misses Record

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 11:24 AM PDT

Stacy Lewis backed up her pre-tournament words, and Inbee Park's bid for her fourth major title of the year ended in a tie for 42nd at St. Andrews.

In Germany, Union Culture Clashes With Amazon’s Labor Practices

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 10:52 AM PDT

Unions say the company has imported American-style business practices that stand at odds with European norms.

Navigational Cell Systems Located in Human Brains

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 10:01 AM PDT

Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals.

Victims to Again Face Gunman in Fort Hood Trial

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 09:51 AM PDT

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, charged in the fatal Fort Hood shooting of 2009, will represent himself when his military trial begins on Tuesday.

Syria Bans Use of Foreign Currencies for Business Deals

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 09:17 AM PDT

The ban, which carries fines and jail time for those who engage in such transactions without government approval, is an effort to prop up the Syrian pound, whose value has plummeted since 2011.

Indian University Cancels American’s Planned Talks

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 08:37 AM PDT

Amina Wadud, who has spoken widely on women's role in Islam, said that lectures scheduled for the University of Madras were canceled amid security concerns.

China Bans Milk Powder From New Zealand Over Botulism Fears

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 08:18 AM PDT

Imports from Australia were also affected by the decision, and economists said that a prolonged ban could produce a shortage of dairy products in China.

Global Soccer: Whirl of Money on Soccer's Merry-Go-Round

Posted: 04 Aug 2013 04:27 AM PDT

Real Madrid is closing in on a world-record transfer fee for the Tottenham player Gareth Bale, while Clint Dempsey has quietly slipped to the Seattle Sounders.

Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 05:03 PM PDT

The National Security Agency's dominant role as the nation's spy warehouse has prompted turf fights with other federal agencies that want to use its surveillance tools for their own investigations.