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Two Killed Amid Clashes in Ukraine

Two Killed Amid Clashes in Ukraine


Two Killed Amid Clashes in Ukraine

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:59 PM PST

Two people have died in clashes between protesters and police in the Ukrainian capital Wednesday, according to medics on the site.






One Killed Amid Clashes in Ukraine

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:14 PM PST

New clashes broke out on Wednesday between police and protesters demanding the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovich.






East Coast Storm Brings Snow and Disruptions to the New York Region

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 10:41 PM PST

A winter storm that swept up the East Coast seemed to catch many by surprise, but New York City officials announced that public schools would be open Wednesday.






A Leader of Pro-Government Faction Shot in Thailand

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 09:29 PM PST

Kwanchai Praipana, who runs a group that supports the government, was shot a day after Thailand's prime minister declared emergency rule as tensions continue to fester with daily anti-government protests.






Senior Thai Pro-Government 'Red Shirt' Leader Shot, Wounded: Police

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:35 PM PST

A leader of Thailand's pro-government "red shirt" movement was shot and wounded in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, in what police said appeared to be a politically motivated attack.






Two-Time Defending Champion Azarenka Loses in Quarterfinals

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:17 PM PST

Victoria Azarenka's 18-match winning streak at the Australian Open ended in a 6-1, 5-7, 6-0 quarterfinal loss to Agnieszka Radwanska on Wednesday.






Military Eyes Afghan Force of 10,000, or a Pullout

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:17 PM PST

The Pentagon has proposed to President Obama that 10,000 American troops remain in Afghanistan when the international combat mission there ends after this year, or none at all, senior government officials said.






World Briefing | Europe: Vatican Monsignor Suspected of Money Laundering

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:42 PM PST

Monsignor Nunzio Scarano, already on trial for plotting to smuggle $26 million from Switzerland to Italy, was arrested Tuesday in a separate case, suspected of using his Vatican bank accounts to launder money.






Photo Archive Is Said to Show Widespread Torture in Syria

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:38 PM PST

If genuine, the trove is new visual corroboration that Syria's government is guilty of mass war crimes against its own citizens, just as it appeared to regain some international standing.






More Problems for American Couple Accused in Qatar

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:49 PM PST

An American accused with his wife of starving their daughter to death says his employer asked him to return to work, even though the couple could face the death penalty.






For U.N. Chief, a Dance of Diplomacy Is Halted by a Misstep

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:30 PM PST

A precise diplomatic sequence that relied Iran and the United States to perform failed, forcing Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary general, to stumble.






Snowden Denies Suggestions That He Was a Spy for Russia

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:24 PM PST

He called the accusation by congressional leaders "false," saying he had "clearly and unambiguously acted alone, with no assistance from anyone, much less a government."






Snowden Denies Suggestions That He Was a Spy for Russia

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:15 PM PST

Edward J. Snowden criticized news organizations for treating remarks from Congressional leaders that he might be a spy as newsworthy.






Peaceful Swiss Resort Takes On Troubles of Syrian War

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:34 PM PST

As representatives of peace talks gather in Montreux, the quiet town could not seem farther from Syria.


Wartime Claim to Fame Divides 2 Italian Towns

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:22 PM PST

Anzio is engraved in history books as the main landing site of forces that went on to liberate Rome. Now nearby Nettuno is seeking to stake its claim.

East Coast Storm Brings Snow and Disruptions to the New York Region

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:19 PM PST

A winter storm that swept up the East Coast on Tuesday, just after the long holiday weekend, seemed to catch many by surprise, both for its timing and intensity.






Texas Prepares to Execute Mexican Despite Concerns That His Arrest Violated Law

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:11 PM PST

The guilt of Edgar Arias Tamayo, who was convicted of killing a police officer in Texas, is not in doubt, but the legality of his arrest is.

Nairobi Journal: Visiting Scene, Court Calls Forth Memories of Massacre at a Mall

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:10 PM PST

A chief magistrate led a grim field trip to the Westgate mall in Nairobi, Kenya, the scene of a massacre, bringing along prosecutors, defense lawyers and even the suspects.

Banks Take On European Debt, Despite Underlying Problems

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:07 PM PST

Reassured by austerity programs, investors are again loading up on European sovereign debt, despite deep recessions across Southern Europe.

Bee Deaths May Stem From Virus, Study Says

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:58 PM PST

The mysterious die-offs of honeybees known as colony collapse disorder may be linked to a rapidly mutating virus that jumped to bees from tobacco and soy plants.

Tennis’s New Concern: Data Harvesting

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:48 PM PST

The gambling boom around professional tennis has introduced the public to a new term: courtsiding, which is described as a "type of cheating and betting on sports."

U.S. and Russia Discuss Olympic Security

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:39 PM PST

Military officials from both countries are talking about the use of sophisticated American equipment designed to counter improvised explosive devices.






Ukraine’s Opposition Says Government Stirs Violence

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:55 PM PST

Government opponents pointed to recent actions to intimidate demonstrators, like sending cellphone messages saying, "You are registered as a participant in a mass disturbance."


Video: Times Minute | Syrian Peace Negotiations

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:46 PM PST

Also on the Minute, television on your cellphone and women in the elite kitchens.

Kasparov’s Moves in Run for Chess Office Raise Ethical Concerns

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:27 PM PST

Garry Kasparov promised money to a supporter who was expected to deliver votes needed for Kasparov's election as president of the World Chess Federation, according to a draft contract reviewed by The Times.

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