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Major Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines

Major Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines


Major Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 01:10 AM PDT

The quake damaged major buildings in Cebu City, a heavily populated commercial center in the central Philippines.

Apple Hires Burberry C.E.O.

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 12:41 AM PDT

Angela Ahrendts will be senior vice president overseeing the strategy and operation of Apple's retail and online stores, a newly created position.

Afghan Provincial Governor Killed in Mosque Attack

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 12:35 AM PDT

The governor who was assassinated, Arsala Jamal, was a Canadian citizen who was thought highly of by the coalition leaders in Afghanistan.

Bomb Near Mosque in Northern Iraq Kills 12

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 12:18 AM PDT

A bomb ripped through a crowd of Sunni worshippers after prayers at the start of a major Muslim holiday on Tuesday, killing 12 people and wounding 24, a police official said.

Bomb Attack South of Afghan Capital Kills Governor

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 11:00 PM PDT

An attack on a mosque killed the governor of Logar Province south of the Afghan capital on Tuesday, officials said.

As China Moves to Lower Professor’s Profile, Colleges Are Seeking to Raise Theirs

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 08:28 PM PDT

Government efforts to silence a Peking University professor who has criticized Communist rule come as China's colleges are ambitiously seeking respect abroad as great centers of learning.

Strong Quake Shakes Central Philippines, Kills 10

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 08:15 PM PDT

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake collapsed buildings and roofs and cracked roads Tuesday morning in the central Philippines, killing at least 10 people.

To Form German Coalition, Merkel’s Party May Need to Support a Minimum Wage

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 08:12 PM PDT

Although Chancellor Angela Merkel is against introducing a nationwide minimum wage, it may be the price she has to pay to build the stable government she has promised voters.

Hong Kong Journal: Modern Subways Zip Below, but a City’s Trams, Slow and Sweaty, Plod On

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 08:07 PM PDT

Hong Kong's 109-year-old tram system manages to compete with the speedier subway, in part because riders like its convenience and rock-bottom cost.

No Quarter for Former SS Captain, Reviled Even in Death

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 06:43 PM PDT

Officials in Argentina, Germany and Italy have blocked the burial of Erich Priebke, who was sentenced for helping to organize the execution of 335 civilians in Rome in 1944.

In New Nuclear Talks, Technological Gains by Iran Pose Challenges to the West

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 06:06 PM PDT

An American official said the United States and its partners would wait for Iran to take concrete steps to constrain the pace and scope of its nuclear program before easing any sanctions.

Senators Near Fiscal Deal, but the House Is Uncertain

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 05:58 PM PDT

While Senate leaders praised the progress that was made on a deal to reopen the government and raise the debt limit, it was clear that the most conservative members of the House were not going to go along quietly.

Minor Victory by Far-Right Party Has France Asking if Bigger Changes Are Ahead

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 05:24 PM PDT

The decisive victory underlined how the National Front's tough talk on crime and illegal immigration may be resonating with voters.

Qaeda Suspect Is Brought to New York for a Hearing

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 05:22 PM PDT

Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, captured in Libya this month, was to be presented before a federal judicial officer on Tuesday after he stopped eating and drinking aboard a Navy vessel.

Economists Clash on Theory, but Will Still Share the Nobel

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 04:56 PM PDT

The work of the professors, Eugene F. Fama, Lars Peter Hansen and Robert J. Shiller, shows that stock prices tend to follow established rules in the long term.

Divining the Future: Special Report: Globalization Sweeps Away Misgivings About Foreign Teammates

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 03:46 PM PDT

The number of international players on the San Antonio Spurs basketball team is a glittering example of the increasing globalization of modern professional sports.

The Russia Left Behind

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 02:52 PM PDT

On the 12-hour drive from St. Petersburg to Moscow, a Russia comes into view where people struggle with problems that belong to past centuries.

Breaking Through Cancer’s Shield

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 02:29 PM PDT

The recent discovery that cancers can evade the immune system by wrapping themselves in a protective shield offered a bonus: a way to try to thwart their growth.

Moscow Police Round Up Targets of Riot at Market

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 01:55 PM PDT

A day after migrant workers were beaten and terrorized by rioters, officers detained about 1,200 of them to check for outstanding warrants.

Britain Makes an Overture to Repair Ties With China

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 01:26 PM PDT

The country is hoping not to miss out on economic opportunities in China, which other European nations are courting.

Libyan Al Qaeda Suspect Arrives in the U.S.

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 12:25 PM PDT

After a weeklong interrogation aboard a U.S. warship, a Libyan al-Qaida suspect is now in New York awaiting trial on terrorism charges, U.S. officials said Monday.

Ralph Lauren's New Parisian Dream

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 12:00 PM PDT

The American designer has committed to help restore the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Observatory: A Feeding Instinct Starts in the Womb

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 11:50 AM PDT

Opening the mouth to feed is an important element of nursing, an instinct fetuses develop in the womb.

Turning the Page

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 11:42 AM PDT

On Tuesday, the International Herald Tribune becomes The International New York Times. This is a look at the paper's journey so far.

The Coats of Many Colors

Posted: 14 Oct 2013 11:33 AM PDT

Brightly hued outerwear is a fashion imperative this fall.

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