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Snowden’s Father Arrives in Moscow

Snowden’s Father Arrives in Moscow


Snowden’s Father Arrives in Moscow

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 12:56 AM PDT

Lon Snowden, the father of the fugitive National Security Agency contractor Edward J. Snowden, said he did not expect his son to return to the United States.
    






Gunmen Seize Libyan Prime Minister in Raid

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:42 PM PDT

A group of men believed to be former rebels seized Ali Zeidan, the prime minister, early Thursday from his Tripoli residence, days after American forces captured a Qaeda leader in the city.
    






Extremist Group Gains Foothold Among Kenyans

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 07:18 PM PDT

Among disaffected and neglected Muslims in Kenya, the Shabab are finding a source of fund-raising and recruits.
    






Polish Plan on Pensions Arouses Sharp Criticism

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 06:54 PM PDT

A plan of the Tusk government to transfer privately managed retirement funds to the state is being called confiscatory by critics.
    

As Drilling Practice Takes Off in U.S., Europe Proves Hesitant

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 06:07 PM PDT

The temptation to follow the United States in extracting shale gas from rock presents Europeans with contentious trade-offs.
    






As Pressure Mounts, House G.O.P. Weighs Short-Term Debt Deal

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 05:55 PM PDT

House Republicans began to consider a path to raise the debt ceiling as Congressional leaders from both parties started some preliminary discussions aimed at reopening the government.
    






Makhachkala Journal: A Russian Region Neither at War Nor at Peace, but Facing a Crackdown

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 05:32 PM PDT

Russian authorities, determined that nothing will mar the Olympics in Sochi, have been accused of human rights violations.
    

Announcing Fed Nomination, Obama Praises Yellen

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 05:17 PM PDT

Janet L. Yellen's nomination comes amid one of the most rancorous and fraught battles in years between the political parties over the course of the economy.
    






Europe Pledges Aid to Italy for Refugees

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 04:50 PM PDT

The European Union's top official visited an Italian island where a boat capsized last week and announced that Italy would receive $40.5 million, to deal with refugees.
    






U.S. Announces Reduction of Military Aid to Egypt

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 03:56 PM PDT

The move will hold up weapons, but not counterterrorism aid, in the wake of a deadly military crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.
    






Greenpeace Leader Offers Himself to Aid Detainees

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 02:17 PM PDT

The offer by the executive director of Greenpeace International aims to help win the release on bail of the activists who are being held by Russia on piracy charges.
    






Kerry, in Asia, Urges Focus on Law in China Disputes

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 01:59 PM PDT

In Brunei, the secretary of state said maritime disputes with China should be solved according to international legal principles, not by making individual deals.
    

Director of British Domestic Intelligence Agency Defends Spying Policies

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 01:55 PM PDT

Andrew Parker, the new head of MI5, said recent leaks have caused enormous damage to efforts to protect citizens, handing "the advantage to the terrorists."
    

Bail for Pakistani Ex-Leader Paves Way for His Exit

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 01:01 PM PDT

Pervez Musharraf, facing criminal charges in three cases related to his nine years in power, could leave the country as early as Thursday.
    

Financial Times to Consolidate Print Editions

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 12:38 PM PDT

The London-based newspaper said it would publish only one print edition and devote its resources to creating content for the Web and other digital platforms.
    






Watchdog Says Syria Has Been ‘Cooperative’ on Weapons

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 11:22 AM PDT

The head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said a team of 15 inspectors had begun to visit weapons sites in the country.
    






Wal-Mart Drops Ambitious Expansion Plan for India

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 11:14 AM PDT

The retailer also said it was ending its joint venture with Bharti Enterprises to operate 20 wholesale stores in India and will buy out its partner's stake.
    






European Lawmakers Tighten Rules on Fracking

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:51 AM PDT

European Parliament lawmakers voted to force companies to carry out environmental studies before the technique for extracting natural gas is deployed.
    






By 2047, Coldest Years May Be Warmer Than Hottest in Past, Scientists Say

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:45 AM PDT

A new paper based on top climate models says that by about 2047, average temperatures across the globe will be higher than any highs recorded previously, with tropics hit earlier.
    

Europe Looks Ahead to Fed Choice

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:38 AM PDT

Janet L. Yellen's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve was greeted with relief by many economists far from Washington.
    

Redskins’ Name Change Remains Activist’s Unfinished Business

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:16 AM PDT

Suzan Shown Harjo, 68, has been at the center of efforts to persuade sports teams to drop American Indian names and mascots considered derogatory for decades.
    

3 Researchers Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 09:16 AM PDT

Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel were recognized for computer simulations that enable closer study of complex reactions like photosynthesis and the design of new drugs.
    






India Ink: Unrest Over Telangana Brings Andhra Pradesh to Standstill

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 09:12 AM PDT

The turmoil over the proposed division of the state has escalated with the state power workers walking off their jobs, leaving the regions of Seemandhra and parts of Telangana in the dark.
    

Tibetan Religious Leader Is Stabbed to Death in China

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 08:34 AM PDT

Choje Akong Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist leader, apparently had an "economic dispute" with the suspects, the police said. His son and driver were also killed.
    

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