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Greek Government Survives No-Confidence Vote

Greek Government Survives No-Confidence Vote


Greek Government Survives No-Confidence Vote

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 12:55 AM PST

The opposition failed to gain support for its censure motion, but the coalition's slim majority was reduced further after one legislator broke ranks.


Iran Balked at Language of Draft Nuclear Deal, Western Diplomats Say

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 12:21 AM PST

Toward the end of a marathon negotiating session, some diplomats believed that only a handful of words appeared to separate the two sides.


Vast Challenges for Philippines After Typhoon

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 10:14 PM PST

Typhoon Haiyan delivered a crippling blow to the country's midsection and appeared to have brought a heavy loss of life to cities, towns and villages.


Online Shopping Marathon Zooms Off the Blocks in China

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 09:31 PM PST

Chinese consumers were taking to the Internet in record numbers on Monday for an annual 24-hour online sale that has ballooned into the world's biggest e-commerce event.


Service Sector Gaining Steam in Chinese Economy

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 08:18 PM PST

As China's policy makers gather in Beijing this week to discuss how to overhaul the economy, signs abound that the service sector is playing an increasingly important role.


DealBook: BlackBerry’s Woes Draw Canada’s Contrarian Mogul Into Spotlight

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 08:13 PM PST

The saving of BlackBerry may represent a patriotic, as well as a personal calling to V. Prem Watsa, an immigrant success story.

Textbooks Reassess Kennedy, Putting Camelot Under Siege

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 08:12 PM PST

In the 50 years since his assassination, the image of John F. Kennedy has shifted from tragic hero to flawed leader.

Building a Brand One Bag at a Time

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:58 PM PST

In London, Anya Hindmarch sees the fun and serious side of her purse business.

Anya Hindmarch: Building a Bag Brand

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:51 PM PST

Suzy Menkes sits down with the accessories designer to discuss the evolution of her brand and her design inspiration.

Start-Ups Are Mining Hyperlocal Information for Global Insights

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:29 PM PST

Start-ups are gathering data and analyzing it much faster than was possible even a couple of years ago, aiming to project economic trends from seemingly unconnected information.

‘60 Minutes’ Airs Apology on Benghazi

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:15 PM PST

The CBS newsmagazine issued a rare retraction and apology for its report on an attack on Americans in Libya, saying it was misled by a source.


Robbery Attempt Preceded Ice Rink Shooting, Police Say

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:50 PM PST

A 16-year-old was in custody after someone approached a 20-year-old man, demanded his winter jacket and when he was refused, returned and opened fire.


Removing Fuel Rods Poses New Risks at Crippled Nuclear Plant in Japan

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:41 PM PST

A plan to move radioactive fuel to safer storage at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant is a critical step in a long decommissioning process that has already had serious setbacks.


Salvador Journal: A Brazilian Boom Town of ‘Eternal Beauty’ Faces Its Dark Side

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:24 PM PST

Salvador has experienced a surge in violent crime, chaotic traffic, and the metamorphosis of once-elegant seaside districts into crime-ridden areas.


After Clashes With Saudis, Laborers Opt to Go Home

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:45 PM PST

Thousands of foreign laborers turned themselves over to the Saudi authorities after protests over a Saudi campaign against illegal immigrants led to the deaths of two people.


Texas and 5 Other States Resist Processing Benefits for Gay Couples

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:07 PM PST

Some states are citing a conflict with state laws to defy the defense secretary's order that gay spouses of National Guard members be given the same federal marriage benefits as heterosexual spouses.

Pressure Mounts to Return Nazi-Looted Art

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:53 AM PST

As more reports emerged about a German art dealer's shady business with the Nazis, there were calls for the authorities to do more to return lost artworks to their rightful owners.


Rugby: No End to Wales’s Futility Against Southern Hemisphere

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:26 AM PST

Wales's 24-15 loss to South Africa was its 17th consecutive defeat to a major opponent from south of the Equator.


Global Soccer: Hanging on, Barely, in the Premier League

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 07:23 AM PST

Steve Clarke of West Bromwich Albion and Chris Hughton of Norwich City both survived to coach another day after their weekend Premier League matches.


Con Men Prey on Confusion Over Health Care Act

Posted: 09 Nov 2013 07:03 PM PST

State and federal authorities have reported a rising number of consumer complaints, ranging from deceptive sales practices to identity theft, linked to the Affordable Care Act.

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