Deadly Explosion Rocks Pakistani Military Compound

Deadly Explosion Rocks Pakistani Military Compound
Serena Williams Tumbles in Australian Open’s Fourth Round
Region Boiling, Israel Takes Up Castle Strategy
Ex-Official Claims to Speak for Sidelined Syrians
Overwhelming Vote for Egypt’s Constitution Raises Concern
Intensive Security for Winter Olympics
Jamaican Bobsledders Seek Money for Sochi Trip
9 in Haiti Accused in Journalist Case
Greek Prosecutors Focus on Corruption at the Top
After Love Unravels in Media, Indian Politician’s Wife Is Found Dead
Syrian Opposition Votes to Attend Peace Talks
Russian Forces Kill 7 Suspected of an Attack
Voters Overwhelmingly Back New Egypt Constitution
South Sudan Recaptures Town From Rebels
News Analysis: With Plan to Overhaul Spying, the Divisiveness Is in the Details
G.O.P. Advice for Christie: Pick a Better Team
At Center Stage Again, Stephens Looks to Rise
Still Waiting for New Royalty in Men’s Game
Dizzying Heights, With Risks
Eagle Scout. Idealist. Drug Trafficker?
A Stampede Of Mourners In India Kills At Least 18
News Analysis: Yahoo’s Asian Lifeline
Film Gives a Peek at the Romney Who Never Quite Won Over Voters
In Keeping Grip on Data Pipeline, Obama Does Little to Reassure Industry

Posted: 19 Jan 2014 12:48 AM PST

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, an umbrella group for militants, has taken responsibility for a bomb planted inside a vehicle that killed at least 20 people.

Serena Williams Tumbles in Australian Open’s Fourth Round

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:45 PM PST

In the biggest upset so far at the tournament, Ana Ivanovic defeated Serena Williams for the first time as Williams suffered from back pain and a flurry of errors.

Region Boiling, Israel Takes Up Castle Strategy

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:30 PM PST

As Israel faces threats both from traditional Shiite adversaries like Iran and from extremist Sunni cells in Syria, Iraq and beyond, officials have embraced a castle mentality.

Ex-Official Claims to Speak for Sidelined Syrians

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 07:37 PM PST

Jihad Makdissi, the former Foreign Ministry spokesman, has resurfaced, a rare high-profile dissenter seeking to position himself as a voice for many Syrians who remain on the sidelines.

Overwhelming Vote for Egypt’s Constitution Raises Concern

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 06:41 PM PST

The voters approved a revised constitution validating last summer's military takeover and paving the way for Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi, the country's top military leader, to seek the presidency.

Intensive Security for Winter Olympics

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 06:02 PM PST

As the Winter Games approach, tens of thousands of personnel and surveillance cameras have been deployed to Sochi. Critics say the measures threaten to temper the Olympic spirit.

Jamaican Bobsledders Seek Money for Sochi Trip

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 05:14 PM PST

The team has qualified for the Olympics, but with little support from the Jamaica Olympic Association, it is trying to raise funds through donations.

9 in Haiti Accused in Journalist Case

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 04:42 PM PST

A judge in Port-au-Prince accused nine people, including friends of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, of having had a hand in the killing of the radio journalist Jean Dominique.

Greek Prosecutors Focus on Corruption at the Top

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 02:47 PM PST

Corruption cases are being pursued against a widening pool of current and former high-ranking government officials and members of the business gentry once deemed untouchable.

After Love Unravels in Media, Indian Politician’s Wife Is Found Dead

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 01:57 PM PST

The death of Sunanda Pushkar stunned many in Delhi's journalistic and political circles, many of whom had followed the twists in her life since she met Shashi Tharoor.

Syrian Opposition Votes to Attend Peace Talks

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 01:08 PM PST

The vote was boycotted by a third of the members of the main rebel coalition, a reflection of the intense divisions among those seeking to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad.

Russian Forces Kill 7 Suspected of an Attack

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 01:02 PM PST

The seven people killed were suspected of carrying out a grenade and bomb attack outside a restaurant in the region of Dagestan.

Voters Overwhelmingly Back New Egypt Constitution

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 12:48 PM PST

Almost everyone who cast ballots supported Egypt's new constitution in this week's referendum, results announced Saturday show, but a boycott by Islamists and low youth turnout suggest the country is still dangerously divided.

South Sudan Recaptures Town From Rebels

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 11:56 AM PST

The government said it had won a significant military victory by seizing the city of Bor in Jonglei State.

News Analysis: With Plan to Overhaul Spying, the Divisiveness Is in the Details

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 11:09 AM PST

Now that President Obama has announced an overhaul of surveillance practices, the real work begins for intelligence agencies and a divided Congress to create new policies.

G.O.P. Advice for Christie: Pick a Better Team

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 10:55 AM PST

Republicans around the country are offering pointed advice, sobering in its candor, for Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, after his top aides were linked to the Fort Lee scandal.

At Center Stage Again, Stephens Looks to Rise

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 10:54 AM PST

Sloane Stephens has been a difficult player to assess, but she is her most consistent at big tournaments.

Still Waiting for New Royalty in Men’s Game

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 10:43 AM PST

The same four players have had a hold on men's tennis for the better part of nine seasons, but Grigor Dimitrov and Milos Raonic could be capable of breaking through.

Dizzying Heights, With Risks

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:45 AM PST

The X Games drive revenue while showcasing sports like motocross and freestyle snowmobiling, but last year came a first: a death in competition, of Caleb Moore.

Eagle Scout. Idealist. Drug Trafficker?

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:31 AM PST

Friends call Ross Ulbricht sensitive and soulful. Prosecutors contend that he ran a global, illicit online bazaar.

A Stampede Of Mourners In India Kills At Least 18

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 09:09 AM PST

Hundreds were packed into narrow lanes trying to get a glimpse of the body of the spiritual leader Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin when the stampede occurred.

News Analysis: Yahoo’s Asian Lifeline

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 08:50 AM PST

Despite the company's recent shake-up, Wall Street still likes its valuable holdings in China and Japan.

Film Gives a Peek at the Romney Who Never Quite Won Over Voters

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 08:32 AM PST

A film offers a behind-the-scenes look at Mitt Romney and his quest for the presidency.

In Keeping Grip on Data Pipeline, Obama Does Little to Reassure Industry

Posted: 18 Jan 2014 07:38 AM PST

While President Obama bolstered some protections for citizens, he did nothing, at least yet, to address the data security concerns of U.S. technology companies.