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Japan Open to Placing Officials on Disputed Islands

Japan Open to Placing Officials on Disputed Islands


Japan Open to Placing Officials on Disputed Islands

Posted: 10 Sep 2013 01:04 AM PDT

A standoff over islands claimed by both China and Japan has grown more tense in recent days because of actions by both sides.
    






Four Men Convicted in Rape Case That Transfixed India

Posted: 10 Sep 2013 12:16 AM PDT

The convictions brought a bitter close to a case that tore open the subject of sexual violence in India's rapidly changing society.
    






Nadal Beats Djokovic to Win U.S. Open

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 11:06 PM PDT

No. 2 Rafael Nadal beat No. 1 Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, for his second United States Open singles title. They played for the title for the third time in four years.
    






Survey Reveals Scant Backing for Syria Strike

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 09:16 PM PDT

Exhausted by nearly a dozen years of war and fearful of tripping into another one, Americans are opposed to a military strike on Syria, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
    






Luxury Brands Face Hazards When Testing Lower Costs

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 06:27 PM PDT

The addition of a cheaper iPhone could help Apple sell tens of millions more phones, but it could also diminish its reputation as a premium brand.
    

Obama Backs Idea for Syria to Cede Control of Arms

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 06:23 PM PDT

A Russian plan to have international monitors take control of the Syrian government's chemical weapons offered an exit strategy for President Obama, who had been reluctant to order a military strike.
    






News Analysis: Russian Proposal Catches Obama Between Putin and House Republicans

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 06:00 PM PDT

The twists and turns in the Syria debate have whipsawed the United States capital and made a tenuous situation even more volatile for President Obama.
    

Straight Sets: Nadal Wins Second Open Title

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:49 PM PDT

No. 2 Rafael Nadal defeated No. 1 Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, to win his second United States Open singles title. Nadal and Djokovic played for the Open title for the third time in four years.
    






Memo From India: As Corruption Abates, Hope Amid a Slowdown

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:23 PM PDT

Some economists say India's economic boom was based on a toxic "corruption bubble," and even those who had benefited and are now suffering say they are glad to see a crackdown.
    






Obama Calls Russia Offer on Syria Possible ‘Breakthrough’

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 03:53 PM PDT

President Obama called a Russian proposal to have Syria surrender its chemical weapons stockpiles "potentially positive," but said he would keep up the threat of military action.
    






A Conversation With Eric Kaplan: On ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ Helping Physics and Fiction Collide

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:43 PM PDT

As chief script writer for "The Big Bang Theory," Eric Kaplan unites the worlds of comedy and (fictional) academia.
    

By Degrees: A Climate Alarm, Too Muted for Some

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:43 PM PDT

This month, the world will get a new report from a United Nations panel about the science of climate change, and behind the scenes, two big fights are brewing.
    

Searching for Truffles, a Treasure That Comes in Black

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:31 PM PDT

Hunting for the "diamonds of the kitchen" requires a serious nose.
    

The Pope Gets on the Line, and Everyone Is Talking

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 01:52 PM PDT

Pope Francis has taken to calling ordinary citizens without warning to offer comfort and support in difficult times.
    

The 6th Floor Blog: Africa’s Rulers, Face to Face

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 01:10 PM PDT

The Times's East Africa bureau chief describes what it's like to sit down with leaders of countries like Somalia, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
    

Stem Cell Treatments Overtake Science

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 12:58 PM PDT

Clinics are popping up offering unproven treatment for a price, posing a challenge for scientists who are moving cautiously and seeking more data.
    

Rodman Gives Details on Trip to North Korea

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 12:57 PM PDT

The former N.B.A. star Dennis Rodman, who says he is trying to "open doors," said he held Kim Jong-un's baby daughter and agreed to train the North's basketball team for the 2016 Olympics.
    

Fashion Week Parties: Night 3+4

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 11:36 AM PDT

A weekend of parties with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Alba and the fashion flock.
    






Improving Respirator Masks to Put Fresh Air in Reach

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 11:21 AM PDT

Respirator masks, used by responders after the 9/11 attacks, played a role in exposing thousands to contaminated air, but the government and the hazardous-equipment industry are trying for better.
    

Fashion Review: In Sportswear, Hitting a Refresh Button

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:28 AM PDT

That typically American style of clothing has become far more inclusive of ethnicity in color, pattern and style.
    

A van Gogh’s Trip From Attic to Museum

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:19 AM PDT

The work, titled "Sunset at Montmajour," was painted in Arles in 1888. For decades, it was considered a fake and consigned to an attic.
    






Sharp Test Among Democrats of Loyalty to a Leader

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 10:04 AM PDT

In a chamber where her party is in the minority, Representative Nancy Pelosi is charged with rounding up votes for a measure opposed by most Americans.
    

European Rail Crashes Show Gaps in an Increasingly Precarious System

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 09:42 AM PDT

A spate of deadly train wrecks has highlighted the patchwork nature of the network, where high-speed 21st-century trains often run on 19th-century rails.
    

Google Makes New Offer to Settle Its European Union Antitrust Case

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 09:36 AM PDT

The Internet giant said it made a second attempt to settle an antitrust inquiry it faces in Europe over accusations that it abuses its dominance in Internet search and advertising.
    

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