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Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture

Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture


Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 11:04 PM PDT

Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences.


Theater Review: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Star in ‘Betrayal’ on Broadway

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 07:00 PM PDT

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz star in a Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal," a drama of love and perfidy among the literati.

Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 06:48 PM PDT

Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised.


Lou Reed, 1942-2013: Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock ’n’ Roll

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 06:07 PM PDT

Mr. Reed, punk-poet, guitarist and songwriter, was a founder of the rock group the Velvet Underground, whose music and lyrics influenced multiple generations.


Data Suggests Push to Spy on Merkel Dates to ’02

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 06:01 PM PDT

The administration has seemed uncertain about how to handle the reports concerning the German chancellor, who has enjoyed a close rapport with President Obama.


Memo From Britain: British Tabloids on Trial, Along With Ex-Editors

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 05:12 PM PDT

The trial of former editors in Rupert Murdoch's media empire is expected to be aggressive and detailed, with the potential for yet more revelations about the inner workings of the competitive world of British tabloid journalism.

Forging an Art Market in China

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 05:01 PM PDT

In China's growing art market, now the second largest in the world, outsize auction results often overshadow false sales data and forged art.


Blast Kills at Least 17 in Restive Afghan Province

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 04:38 PM PDT

A minivan full of civilians headed to a wedding in eastern Afghanistan struck a roadside mine Sunday evening, killing at least 17 people.

Georgia Elects New President, but Real Power Will Rest With Next Premier

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 04:29 PM PDT

Giorgi Margvelashvili, a former deputy prime minister and education minister, was headed to a decisive victory, according to surveys of voters leaving the polls.


NATO Reduces Scope of Its Afghanistan Plans

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 03:28 PM PDT

The reduced scope reflects fears that the United States Congress and European parliaments might discontinue funding unless American and NATO troops oversee how the money is spent.


Books of The Times: Nigel Simeone Edits Leonard Bernstein’s Letters

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:42 PM PDT

"The Leonard Bernstein Letters" is a new selection of the conductor-composer's prolific correspondence over six decades.

Too Big to Sail? Cruise Ships Face Scrutiny

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:39 PM PDT

After a string of disasters at sea, lawmakers and regulators push for more accountability and question the size of the newest ships.


J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst Collaborate on a Book, ‘S.’

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:22 PM PDT

The director-producer J. J. Abrams (the recent "Star Trek" movies) has collaborated with Doug Dorst on a hardback book, "S.," that operates on several levels.

Michel van der Aa’s ‘Up-close’ at White Light Festival

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:10 PM PDT

In "Up-close," the composer Michel van der Aa, using "extra layers," pairs a cello soloist with a silent woman who appears in a film he wrote and directed.

Colombia Rebels Free American Hostage

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 01:27 PM PDT

The guerrilla group FARC turned Kevin Scott Sutay, a former American service member, over to an international delegation after he had been held for more than four months.


Blasts Fail to Deter a Rally in India

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 01:12 PM PDT

A series of low-intensity bombs exploded on Sunday in the northeastern city of Patna, targeting a rally featuring the opposition leader Narendra Modi.


Global Soccer: From Mutineer to Magician for Liverpool

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 12:29 PM PDT

The decision by Liverpool's owner and its manager to retain the services of Luis Suárez is looking like the right call, despite his formerly rebellious ways.

Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 11:48 AM PDT

Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agency's surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror.


Heads Up: Competing to Tell Jack the Ripper’s Story

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 09:58 AM PDT

With this fall marking the 125th anniversary of the Jack the Ripper murders in London, tour operators are battling over customers interested in the macabre tale.

Syria Meets Deadline for Submitting Destruction Plan for Chemical Weapons

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 09:45 AM PDT

The watchdog charged with monitoring and destroying Syria's chemical weapons program said it had received the nation's formal declaration on its arsenal ahead of schedule.


German Minister Demands ‘Complete’ U.S. Answers

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 03:03 AM PDT

Germany's interior minister is pressing for "complete information" from Washington on the alleged U.S. surveillance of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone and any other snooping.

Wave of Car Bombs Kills Dozens in Baghdad

Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:39 AM PDT

Ten car bombs targeting Shiite neighborhoods hit the Iraqi capital on Sunday morning, killing 41 civilians and injuring more than 100 others.


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