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Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Ancient Tibetan Town

Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Ancient Tibetan Town


Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Ancient Tibetan Town

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 10:25 PM PST

The fire broke out in Dukezong in Yunnan Province, which has cast itself as an inspiration for the mythic Shangri-la.


Seven Injured in Thai Protest Shooting, Military Chief Fears Escalating Violence

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 09:57 PM PST

Seven people were wounded, one seriously, after gunmen opened fire on anti-government protesters in Bangkok early on Saturday, heightening fears of more violence when protesters try to "shutdown" the capital next week in their long-running bid to overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.


In Bridge Scandal, a Slight Heard Around the World

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 09:42 PM PST

An aide to Gov. Christie called Mayor Mark Sokolich of Fort Lee, N.J., a "little Serbian," which was in poor taste and also untrue. He is of Croatian descent.

U.S. Says Iran Won’t Attend Peace Talks on Syria

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 06:09 PM PST

American officials say Iran has made no effort to use its influence to get the Syrian government to cease bombing and allow humanitarian aid.


Thai Beer Loses Esteem After Heiress’s Remarks

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 05:44 PM PST

Voters in rural Thailand have begun boycotting the popular Singha beer brand because of its affiliation to the leader of antigovernment protests.

Growth in Jobs Slows Sharply to 3-Year Low

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 05:36 PM PST

In December, employers added just 74,000 jobs, the slowest pace of growth in three years and far below the expectations of many economists who had grown convinced that the market was on a more solid footing.


Central African Leader’s Exit Sets Off Rejoicing in the Streets

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 05:20 PM PST

Michel Djotodia, the Central African Republic's president, quit under pressure after regional leaders held him responsible for failing to halt continuing sectarian violence in the country.


Negotiators Move Closer on Iran Nuclear Pact

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 05:07 PM PST

Iran asserts that all disagreements have been resolved, though its negotiating partners don't go so far.


Video: Times Minute | Recognizing Gay Marriages

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 02:59 PM PST

Also on the Minute, tabloid trouble in Paris for President Francois Hollande and monuments of the forgotten in New York City.


Bridge Scandal Papers Point to Cover-Up by Chris Christie Allies

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 02:37 PM PST

Top officials loyal to Gov. Chris Christie went to great lengths to make it appear that the closing of several toll lanes was part of a traffic study, according to documents released Friday.


Americans Traveling to Winter Games Cautioned

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 02:31 PM PST

The State Department issued a travel advisory cautioning Americans planning to travel next month to Sochi, Russia, that terrorists have threatened to attack the Games.

In Blow to Peace Effort, Israel Publishes Plans for New Housing in Settlements

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 06:11 AM PST

A Palestinian negotiator called the plan for 1,400 units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank a "slap" to a peace deal.

French President Considers Legal Action Over Tabloid Report

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 03:54 AM PST

A French magazine has alleged that President François Hollande of France was having an affair with an actress.


Video: Times Minute | Falluja Veterans Watch Iraq

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 02:20 AM PST

Also on the Minute, the poet Amiri Baraka dies and an influx of awards shows.

The Flying Tomato Would Rather You Not Call Him That Anymore

Posted: 10 Jan 2014 02:00 AM PST

Shaun White cut his hair, changed his clothes and became a businessman. Now if only he could master that pesky triple cork.

Rafael Nadal Has Tough Path in Australian Open

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 08:35 PM PST

Top-seeded Nadal could face Andy Murray or Roger Federer in the semifinals, while Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, has third-seeded David Ferrer in his half of the draw.

Deals Show M.L.S. Is No Longer an Afterthought

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 06:45 PM PST

The move of Michael Bradley from Roma, of Serie A in Italy, to Toronto F.C. is a promising sign for Major League Soccer.

Santiago Journal: A Chilean Dictator’s Secret Book Collection: Heavy on Napoleon, Light on Fiction

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 06:44 PM PST

General Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, known for his brutal 17-year rule, amassed about 50,000 volumes for his private library, using public money.

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