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Thai Protesters Storm Army Headquarters

Thai Protesters Storm Army Headquarters


Thai Protesters Storm Army Headquarters

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 12:09 AM PST

Protesters in Thailand stormed onto the grounds of the national army headquarters on Friday, breaking into their latest high-profile target in a bid to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.


DealBook: Australia Blocks A.D.M. Bid for GrainCorp

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 08:53 PM PST

The Australian government rejected on Friday a $2.7 billion takeover bid for GrainCorp by Archer Daniels Midland, the American agribusiness giant, saying that the deal was against the national interest.


Consumer Prices Rise in Japan, Suggesting Stronger Growth

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 07:51 PM PST

Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, prices rose 0.3 percent in October, the biggest gain since 1998.

Mixed Legacy for Departing Pakistani Army Chief

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 06:11 PM PST

As the taciturn Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani steps down, little has changed in the American-Pakistani relationship despite years of diplomatic effort.


Bangladeshis Build Careers in New York Traffic

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:46 PM PST

Bangladeshi immigrants are earning a living as traffic enforcement agents in New York, a growing presence navigating the congestion and sea of parked cars.


China Patrols Air Zone Over Disputed Islands

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:41 PM PST

China sent fighter jets to patrol its newly declared air defense zone after Japan and South Korean military planes flew through it unhindered.


Ire in Canada Over Report N.S.A. Spied From Ottawa

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:27 PM PST

Documents leaked by Edward J. Snowden describe surveillance during a summit meeting of world leaders in Canada in June 2010.

Paradela Journal: Hard Times for a Small (and Fuzzy) Group of Europeans

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:18 PM PST

In an era of austerity, donkeys have been swept up in the debate over just how far the European Union should go to maintain its farming regions.

Disillusionment Grows Among Syrian Opposition as Fighting Drags On

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:07 PM PST

More people are turning their backs on the revolt and becoming disaffected by the growing power of Islamists and the disarray, division and greed among rebel commanders.


DealBook: UBS Consolidates in Effort to Shrink Its Investment Bank

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 04:18 PM PST

The Swiss bank has taken steps to shrink its investment bank and shift focus away from riskier trading activities to wealth management and retail operations.


Afghan Leader Lashes Out at U.S. Allies After NATO Drone Strike

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 03:40 PM PST

Told that civilians had been killed in at least one drone strike in Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai indicated again that he would not sign a security agreement.


A Growth Spurt for Middle Eastern Carriers, Led by Emirates

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:46 PM PST

Emirates, based in Dubai, is building routes to developing countries, providing an alternative to local carriers and buying a lot of big jets.

Russia Charges Ex-Defense Minister Over a Road Project

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:05 PM PST

The charges against Anatoly E. Serdyukov reflect a rift in the coterie of officials surrounding President Vladimir V. Putin.

U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Invited to Iranian Facility

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 10:56 AM PST

The invitation to the International Atomic Energy Agency came days after Tehran struck a landmark nuclear deal with world powers.


36 Hours in Shanghai

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 08:20 AM PST

Experience the past, present and future in this Chinese city, sampling everything from museums to street food to dancing in the park along the way.

Bits: A Surge in Value for Bitcoin and Currencies Similar to It

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 07:34 AM PST

As a result of attention and new places to shop, dozens of digital currencies like Bitcoin, which passed $1,000 a coin for the first time, continued to grow rapidly this week.


Letter From Europe: Recasting France’s Role in Africa

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 06:39 AM PST

The Central African Republic is the newest focus of an effort by President François Hollande to revive his nation's influence in Africa.

Iran Invites Nuclear Inspectors to Arak Plant

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 04:48 AM PST

Iran has invited inspectors to visit its Arak heavy-water production plant on December 8, the first concrete step under an agreement to clarify concerns about Tehran's disputed nuclear program.


Thailand’s Premier Survives Vote as Protests Continue

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:22 AM PST

The number of antigovernment protesters appeared to drop Thursday as Thailand's prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, urged that the demonstrations cease.


2013 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 06:51 PM PST

The best present ideas, selected by New York Times experts, for the people in your life who love food, music, movies, games, home design, fashion, books, travel and New York City.

Deadly Accident at Stadium Raises Worry on Brazil’s World Cup Aims

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:59 PM PST

A construction crane collapse at the site of the São Paulo stadium where the 2014 World Cup is scheduled to open puts a spotlight on increasing tensions among Brazilians about cost overruns, delays and the country's priorities.

For Fervent Fans of the Dutch Masters, ‘It’s a Dream Come True’

Posted: 27 Nov 2013 05:22 PM PST

During a tantalizing and temporary convergence, nearly 40 percent of all known Vermeers are on view on the Eastern Seaboard, resulting in an influx of Dutch art lovers.

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