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While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises

While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises


While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 09:06 PM PDT

Agnieszka Radwanska became the highest-seeded player, on the men's or women's side, to lose thus far, while Novak Djokovic won his match in straight sets.
    






Rubber-Suit Monsters Fade. Tiny Tokyos Relax.

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 06:39 PM PDT

In an era when digital effects have made the use of small models and suited actors look quaint, tokusatsu, or "special filming," is on the way out.
    






Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.’s

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 06:31 PM PDT

The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with AT&T was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agency's gathering of phone call logs.
    






DealBook: Verizon Is Expected to Pay $130 Billion for Stake in Vodafone Joint Venture

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 06:29 PM PDT

Verizon Communications neared a deal on Sunday to buy the 45 percent stake in its wireless business held by Vodafone of Britain for about $130 billion, people briefed on the matter said.
    






Williams’s Skill Speaks Volumes in Easy Victory Over Stephens

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 06:08 PM PDT

The infighting between the top American female players Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens over the last few months served as a backdrop to Williams's dominant 6-4, 6-1 victory.
    

President Seeks to Rally Support for Syria Strike

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 06:04 PM PDT

The Obama administration began a full-press campaign for Congressional approval of its plan to carry out a punitive strike against the Syrian government.
    






Bagan Journal: Opening a Door to the Burmese Past, and the Present, Too

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 05:46 PM PDT

Curators are working in Myanmar to assemble a collection of Buddhist art that will travel to the United States and offer a rare glimpse into the country's history.
    

No Clear Winner in Debate Between Merkel and Challenger

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 05:28 PM PDT

Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democratic rival, Peer Steinbrück, fought each other to a virtual draw in their sole television debate of the German election campaign.
    

The Media Equation: Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 04:48 PM PDT

A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter.
    






Washington Memo: History Aside, Obama Bets on Congress

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:29 PM PDT

By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years.
    






Fast and Flawed Inspections of Factories Abroad

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:28 PM PDT

While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose "check the box" inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud.
    






Tourists Wary of Turmoil in the Middle East Are a Boon to Southern Europe

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:07 PM PDT

For Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, economists are hoping that this year's record influx of sun-seeking tourists and their money will continue past summer's end.
    

Critic’s Notebook: The Grandstand Court at the U.S. Open Holds Intimate Memories

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:53 PM PDT

The Grandstand court at the United States Open, to be replaced, holds decades of memories.
    

News Corp.’s Tight Grip on Australia’s Papers Shapes Its Politics

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:41 PM PDT

The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway.
    






Afghan Envoy to Pakistan Is Appointed Interior Minister

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:41 PM PDT

President Hamid Karzai's appointment of Umar Daudzai as interior minister was public confirmation that he would not be Mr. Karzai's favored successor.
    






Analysis: No Matter Who Leaves, Premier League Wins

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:41 PM PDT

Gareth Bale, transferring to Real Madrid from Tottenham, is the latest top player to go somewhere other than England. But the Premier League has shown it is bigger than any stars.
    

Clashes Kill at Least 15 at Iraq Camp for Iranian Dissidents

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 12:49 PM PDT

The circumstances of the violence were contested by the Iraqi government and representatives of the group of dissidents.
    






Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenham’s Bale

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 12:21 PM PDT

The Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale's transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid was believed to be worth about $130 million, which would set a record.
    






Senior Chinese Official Falls Under Scrutiny as Some Point to Larger Inquiry

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 11:53 AM PDT

Jiang Jiemin is the first full member of the elite Central Committee to be publicly singled out on corruption charges under the country's leader, Xi Jinping.
    






Design: Innovation for a Better Future

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 09:03 AM PDT

A Danish award celebrates "Design to Improve Life," or ethically and environmentally responsible design.
    

In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 08:59 AM PDT

Syria's government on Sunday said President Obama's decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment.
    






David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 05:05 AM PDT

A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career.
    






Mandela Leaves Hospital for His Home

Posted: 01 Sep 2013 04:39 AM PDT

Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home.
    






Radiation Near Japanese Plant’s Tanks Suggests New Leaks

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 07:43 PM PDT

The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened.
    

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