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2 Killed, Including Officer, as Thai Police Move In on Protests

2 Killed, Including Officer, as Thai Police Move In on Protests


2 Killed, Including Officer, as Thai Police Move In on Protests

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:02 AM PST

At least 58 people were injured when thousands of riot police tried to dislodge protesters from the streets around the prime minister's office.






European Auto Sales Rise for a Fifth Straight Month

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:00 AM PST

The January figure adds to growing confidence that the European Union passenger car market has finally passed the worst, as buyers return amid a slow economic recovery.






Ai Weiwei Vase Is Destroyed by Protester at Miami Museum

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 09:04 PM PST

A vase by the artist Ai Weiwei on display at the Pérez Art Museum Miami was destroyed in a protest by a local artist, museum and police officials said.






Financier Plans Big Ad Campaign on Climate Change

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 06:18 PM PST

Tom Steyer, a retired hedge fund manager, plans to spend as much as $100 million this year on a hard-edge campaign to pressure officials and candidates to support climate change measures.

Spain, Land of 10 P.M. Dinners, Asks if It’s Time to Reset Clock

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 06:16 PM PST

A pro-efficiency movement is pushing Spain, with its long siestas and late nights, to reset its clock to align the country with the rest of Europe's 9-to-5 schedule and become more productive.






U.S. Steps Up Criticism of Russian Role in Syrian War

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 06:09 PM PST

Secretary of State John Kerry sharply criticized Russia's support of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, saying it was undermining prospects for a negotiated solution.






DealBook: 3 Who Worked at Barclays Face Charges in Libor Case

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 05:57 PM PST

The Serious Fraud Office of Britain accused the former bank employees of conspiring to manipulate the London interbank offered rate, or Libor, from June 2005 to August 2007.






DealBook: Regulators and Hackers Put Bitcoin to the Test

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 05:55 PM PST

The virtual currency's meteoric rise encountered stormy weather that could determine its future.

Celebrations, and Unease, in Libya on Anniversary of Uprising

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 05:38 PM PST

Libyans took to the streets on the third anniversary of the revolt against Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, though many said the country's leaders had squandered the revolution.

Russia to Release Loan Money for Ukraine, Lifting Leader

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:48 PM PST

The Russian move does an end run around Europe's sluggish efforts to support the Ukrainian opposition by coming up with an aid package of its own.






At Newark Airport, the Lights Are On, and They’re Watching You

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:30 PM PST

LED lighting systems that can observe people and gather data are being introduced worldwide, but some experts say there is potential for misuse.

For the Play ‘Kung Fu,’ Choreographing Combat

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 02:57 PM PST

David Henry Hwang's "Kung Fu," about the life and legend of Bruce Lee, highlights the complexities of making stage fighting look real to an audience while remaining safe for the performers.

From India, Proof That a Trip to Mars Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 02:29 PM PST

India's recently launched mission to Mars was remarkable for its relatively low cost given the normally sky-high expense of space exploration.

Kim Yu-na Seeks Consecutive Figure Skating Golds

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 01:10 PM PST

Kim Yu-na of South Korea can become only the third woman to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating; Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia can be youngest champion in 16 years.

Pakistan Suspends Taliban Peace Talks Over Killings

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 01:01 PM PST

The government refused to meet with Taliban representatives after the reported killing of 23 paramilitary soldiers in militant captivity.






Chinese Officials Widen Campaign Against Vices

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:44 PM PST

The operation appears intended to send a message similar to the so-called anticorruption campaign promoted by President Xi Jinping.

Russians Protest Disallowed Hockey Goal in Moscow

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:32 PM PST

Dozens gathered in Moscow on Monday to protest a disallowed goal that helped the United States go on to beat the Russian team on Saturday at the Sochi Games.






Holcomb Ends Another U.S. Bobsled Drought

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:12 PM PST

Steven Holcomb piloted an American sled to a bronze medal, the country's first in 62 years in the two-man event.






World Briefing: Quadruple Bombing in Baghdad Kills at Least 25

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:12 PM PST

Three bombs targeted public markets and a Shiite mosque, the police said, the latest in a run of Sunni radical mayhem.

Russians Return to Cyprus, a Favorite Tax Haven

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:00 PM PST

Despite efforts by international officials to curb Cyprus's allure as a tax haven, it remains a magnet for investors and companies from Russia.

Exhausted Ice Dancers Have to Keep Their Smiles

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 11:58 AM PST

Ice dancing, a grueling sport, demands that the athletes exert great discipline over every aspect of their facial expressions.






Little Optimism as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 11:51 AM PST

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressed his mistrust of the motives of the United States and its allies and said he saw little chance of success in the negotiation effort.






Fashion Review: Crafty Burberry

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:56 AM PST

The designer Christopher Bailey left his digital skills behind for a show that celebrated handwork.

Fashion Review: Christopher Kane Does Bags

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:51 AM PST

The designer has gone commercial, although in a beautiful way, adding jolts of color to a dark collection and new leather goods designs.

Jailed Russian Critic of Sochi Olympics Now on Hunger Strike

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:46 AM PST

The environmental activist Yevgeny Vitishko has refused food since Feb. 11, calling recent his sentence to three years in prison politically motivated.






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