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U.S. Presses Syrian Opposition to Join Talks

U.S. Presses Syrian Opposition to Join Talks


U.S. Presses Syrian Opposition to Join Talks

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 11:44 PM PST

Secretary of State John Kerry told the rebel coalition that support could be reduced if it does not attend the upcoming peace conference in Switzerland.


Large Protests Snarl Bangkok for 2nd Day

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 09:01 PM PST

Antigovernment demonstrators marched Tuesday to government offices as part of a so-called shutdown of the Thai capital.


Florida Man Is Shot to Death for Texting During Movie Previews

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 08:11 PM PST

A retired Tampa police officer who became enraged at another man's cellphone use has been charged with second-degree murder in the case.

Marine Le Pen Struggles With Father’s Legacy

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 07:31 PM PST

The head of the French far-right party National Front cannot deny her father's political legacy — or his supporters.


Pope With the Humble Touch Is Firm in Reshaping the Vatican

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:58 PM PST

Pope Francis has worked to dismantle the old career paths in the Vatican and has appointed moderates to top posts.

DealBook: The Man Behind Alibaba’s Eventual I.P.O.

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:55 PM PST

Joe Tsai holds the keys to what will most likely be the largest initial public offering of this generation — Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant.


Japan’s Leader Pledges Aid on Africa Tour

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:30 PM PST

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe finished a three-nation visit to Africa during which he offered aid and development projects potentially worth billions of dollars.


DealBook: Secretive Apple Squirms in Gaze of U.S. Monitor

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:28 PM PST

Apple is campaigning aggressively against a court-appointed inspector, saying he is intruding on operations.

Obama Fights a Push to Add Iran Sanctions

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:16 PM PST

President Obama's struggle to prevent Senate Democrats from backing strict new sanctions that could upend his diplomatic efforts is casting a long shadow over talks with Iran.


Detroit Auto Show: In All but the Name, a New Nissan Maxima

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:09 PM PST

The company presents a sneak peek at a replacement for the Maxima sedan.

Nigerian President Signs Ban on Same-Sex Relationships

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 05:52 PM PST

The ban signed by President Goodluck Jonathan threatens violators with prison terms, and is considered the most significant setback to gay rights in Africa.

DealBook: Europeans Struggle to Set Derivatives Rules

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 05:41 PM PST

The E.U. plans a last-ditch effort to reach agreement on one of the biggest issues highlighted by the financial crisis: how to rein in trading of derivatives and other complex instruments.

Detroit Auto Show: The Hamsters Get Serious With a Sporty Concept

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 04:57 PM PST

Kia doesn't have a sport coupe, and the GT4 Stinger would fill that hole in the company's lineup.

Observatory: Nutcracker Man’s Secret: He Didn’t Crack Nuts

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 04:12 PM PST

Forget the strong jaws. An ancient human ancestor actually preferred something softer and chewier, the nutrient-rich tiger nut.


Detroit Auto Show: Bentley Adds a Fourth Model to Its Continental Line

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 03:59 PM PST

It's a faster, sportier and more agile companion to the Continental GT V8.

Critic’s Notebook: MoMA’s Plan to Demolish Folk Art Museum Lacks Vision

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST

It would be truly radical to save the former American Folk Art Museum building, but that's not what MoMA has ever really been about.

Television Review: PBS ‘Frontline’ Looks Inside a Notoriously Closed Country

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 02:37 PM PST

PBS's "Frontline" goes inside the North Korea of Kim Jong-un.


Observatory: Scientists Find Rare Hybrid of Two Other Dolphin Species

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 02:26 PM PST

It is the first known instance among marine mammals of hybridization, which is more commonly seen in plants, fish and birds, researchers say.

Detroit Auto Show: Porsche 911 Targa Has a Retro Look and a Space-Age Top

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:15 PM PST

Press a button, and mechanical arms can lift the roof on sunny days.

Hard-Liners in Iran Offer Mild Praise for Completed Interim Nuclear Agreement

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:06 PM PST

Conservatives cautiously welcomed the completion of an interim agreement that would provide Tehran with some relief from Western sanctions.


Health Care Plans Attracting More Older, Less Healthy People

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:01 PM PST

Officials said they expect an increase in the percentage of younger adults from the current 24 percent as the March open enrollment period closes.


Tent City in Central African Republic Swells as Violence Grips Capital

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:55 PM PST

More than 100,000 people have fled the threat of violence at home and have taken shelter at a chaotic camp by the airport on the edge of Bangui.


By Degrees: The Flood Next Time

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:51 PM PST

The numbers are unmistakable, scientists say. Global sea levels are rising, while land along the East Coast is sinking. Just ask Norfolk, Va.


Ronaldo Dethrones Messi as World Player of Year

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:32 PM PST

Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 66 goals in 56 games last year, did not win a team trophy, but he did lead his national team to a place in the World Cup.

Israel Bids Farewell to Ariel Sharon, a ‘Complex Man’

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 12:19 PM PST

The military and political elite, and foreign dignitaries including Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., were among those who gathered to honor former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who died two days ago.


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