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Rescue Begins for Icebound Ship in Antarctica

Rescue Begins for Icebound Ship in Antarctica


Rescue Begins for Icebound Ship in Antarctica

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 11:57 PM PST

A long-awaited rescue of passengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for more than a week finally got underway on Thursday, with a helicopter scooping up the first group of passengers and flying them to a nearby vessel, expedition leaders said.


Memo From Jerusalem: Sticking Point in Peace Talks: Recognition of a Jewish State

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 08:55 PM PST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argues that Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state underpins all other issues in peace negotiations, and this focus is exactly what makes it unacceptable to Palestinians.


For Prostitutes Jailed in China, Forced Labor With No Recourse

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 08:06 PM PST

China's murky penal system for prostitutes is similar to re-education through labor, with women being held in centers for up to two years and often required to work seven days a week for no pay.


Taking Office, de Blasio Vows to Fix Inequity

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 07:26 PM PST

Bill de Blasio claimed his place as the 109th mayor of New York City, promising in his inaugural speech that his campaign's focus on inequality was not merely rhetoric.


With Talent Abundant, U.S. Makes Tough Cuts

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 06:24 PM PST

Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson, a 10-time member of the national hockey team, was among the veterans left out when the Olympic roster was announced after the Winter Classic.

Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2: Big Chill in the Big House for Toronto’s Winter Classic Win

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 05:43 PM PST

What happens when the National Hockey League puts a game outside in freezing, snowy weather? A record crowd of more than 105,000 people shows up.

Up Early and in Line for a Marijuana Milestone in Colorado

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 05:42 PM PST

Hundreds of tourists and residents across Colorado eagerly took part in the country's first-ever sales of state-regulated recreational marijuana.

Fiat, in Deal With Union, Will Buy Rest of Chrysler

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 05:06 PM PST

The agreement, which is expected to close on Jan. 20, will allow the carmaker and the union to end months of negotiations over the value of the United Automobile Workers' stake.


Fatal Attacks Strike a Hotel in Somalia

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 04:44 PM PST

No group claimed responsibility for the attacks, despite threatening messages from the Islamist militant group Shabab broadcast on local radio stations in the previous 24 hours.


High Rollers in a Buying Mood

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 04:39 PM PST

A legion of buyers, buoyed by a growing economy and a soaring stock market, are shedding whatever reluctance, or self-imposed restraint, they had during the recession by entering showrooms and leaving with trophy cars.


Hawaii Tourists Revel in Sun, Surf and Semiautomatics

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 03:18 PM PST

Many visitors from countries like Japan, where gun laws are restrictive, add shooting ranges to their must-do lists.


Rebels Seize Portions of Strategic City in South Sudan

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 02:43 PM PST

On the eve of negotiations to end the conflict in the country, rebel forces took major sections of Bor, giving them a foothold for a possible march toward the capital.


The Euro Adds Latvia, but Further Growth Is Uncertain

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 02:27 PM PST

Though the process of euro enlargement has not ended, is it set to slow after Lithuania next adopts the currency in 2015.

Lebanon Arrests Leader of Qaeda-Linked Group, Reports Say

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 02:16 PM PST

The group, the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut in November.


ArtsBeat: Game Theory: Exploring Meaningful Violence

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 02:08 PM PST

An assessment of when violence works in games, because it serves the narrative, and when it fails.

App Smart: Resolve to Pay Attention to Resolution Reminders

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:38 PM PST

Apps to help you set and stick to goals for the new year.

State of the Art: Review: The Phantom 2 Vision Photo Drone From DJI

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:30 PM PST

With a high-res camera slung under its belly, the Phantom 2 Vision drone takes video and stills from vantage points the photographer can't reach.

DealBook: A Stock Exchange Expands Its Global Reach

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:25 PM PST

BATS is aiming to serve as an evangelist for the American way of trading, focusing on low costs, competition and high-speed trading.

Ariel Sharon, Former Prime Minister of Israel, Is Said to Be Near Death

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:24 PM PST

The condition of Mr. Sharon, who has been comatose for nearly eight years, has deteriorated recently, the hospital treating him said.

2 Conservatives Join Iran Nuclear Panel

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 12:52 PM PST

The additions to a supervisory council responsible for monitoring the country's nuclear negotiating team appeared to strengthen the influence of critics of the talks between Iran and world powers.

Settlement News to Wait Until Kerry Leaves Israel

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 12:22 PM PST

An Israeli official said the delay was intended to avoid a high-profile clash over new settlement construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

European Labor Market Opens for Romanians and Bulgarians

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 10:42 AM PST

Citizens of two of Europe's poorest states became officially eligible to seek jobs in Germany, France, Britain and several other countries on Jan. 1.


Blast Kills Palestinian, a Diplomat, in Prague

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 09:45 AM PST

The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic died of injuries from an exploding booby-trap security system in his home's safe, the police said.


French Leader Would Reward Companies That Hire More People

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 09:20 AM PST

President François Hollande says businesses will win more flexibility in return for hiring more workers and reducing layoffs.

36 Hours in Chicago

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 08:57 AM PST

The hardest thing about spending a weekend here may be choosing an itinerary from an abundance of options. Here's a quick guide to help you make the tough choices.

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