International Education: Dispute Over the Future of Basic Research in Canada

International Education: Dispute Over the Future of Basic Research in Canada
Hijacked Ethiopian Plane Is Safely Evacuated in Geneva
Ethiopian Plane Forced to Geneva; Hijacker Nabbed
Venezuelan Leader Announces Expulsion of 3 U.S. Officials
Saving an Endangered British Species: The Pub
Merkel Backs Plan to Keep European Data in Europe
In Egypt, a Chasm Grows Between Young and Old
A Mad Dash for Salt Rescues Olympic Slopes
Japan’s Growth Slows, Raising Concerns About Obstacles That Lie Ahead
Labor Regroups in South After VW Vote
Protesters Vacate Kiev’s City Hall in Deal for Amnesty
Islamist Militants Kill Scores in Remote Northeast Nigeria
A Berlusconi Reminder as Italy Faces Another Unelected Premier
Japan Economy Grows Lackluster 1 Pct in Oct-Dec
Political Memo: Global Trade Talks Threaten Obama’s Longtime Balancing Act
Breitbart News Network Plans Global Expansion
Behind Meryl Davis and Charlie White, U.S. Is Close to Its First Ice Dance Gold
Honing Their Chances With Photos and Wit
Kerry Blames Syrian Government for Deadlocked Talks
Bombing of Tourist Bus Kills at Least Three in Sinai
Author Resigned to Ill Fate of Book in India
Suspected Islamists Kill 90 in Nigeria Village Raid: Witnesses
Obama Condemns Uganda’s Tough Antigay Measure
Fashion Review: Mulberry Bags Raise Eyebrows
Fashion Review: Hunter Sheds the Raindrops

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:18 AM PST

University scientists and academic organizations have become uncharacteristically vocal about the government's blunt preference for commercially applicable science.

Hijacked Ethiopian Plane Is Safely Evacuated in Geneva

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 12:07 AM PST

All passengers aboard the Ethiopian Airlines flight were released and a hijacker was arrested, the police said.

Ethiopian Plane Forced to Geneva; Hijacker Nabbed

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 11:15 PM PST

An Ethiopian Airlines plane destined for Rome was forced to land early Monday in Geneva, where the hijacker was arrested, authorities said.

Venezuelan Leader Announces Expulsion of 3 U.S. Officials

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 08:40 PM PST

President Nicolás Maduro, a focus of student-led protests in recent days, did not identify the consular officials, who he said had been visiting private universities in Venezuela.

Saving an Endangered British Species: The Pub

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 08:10 PM PST

One of every five "locals" have closed in the last two decades, and new laws have worsened the situation.

Merkel Backs Plan to Keep European Data in Europe

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 07:19 PM PST

After the revelations of American spying, the German chancellor said she would raise the matter at a meeting with the French president this week.

In Egypt, a Chasm Grows Between Young and Old

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 07:17 PM PST

Many young Egyptians say the government's heavy-handed reaction to protests has hampered their ability to establish a role in shaping the nation's future.

A Mad Dash for Salt Rescues Olympic Slopes

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 07:02 PM PST

Soft snow threatened Alpine events at the Sochi Games, but a hastily arranged purchase from Switzerland of 24 tons of a large-grain variety of salt unavailable in Russia saved the day.

Japan’s Growth Slows, Raising Concerns About Obstacles That Lie Ahead

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 06:09 PM PST

The Japanese economy grew at a tepid rate of 1.0 percent in the final quarter of 2013, heightening concerns that Japan's recovery may not be strong enough to weather further challenges expected this year.

Labor Regroups in South After VW Vote

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 06:00 PM PST

Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., had voted against joining the United Automobile Workers.

Protesters Vacate Kiev’s City Hall in Deal for Amnesty

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:53 PM PST

As they left the building that they had occupied for more than two months, the protesters said they would seize it again if the authorities did not drop all charges against political activists.

Islamist Militants Kill Scores in Remote Northeast Nigeria

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:17 PM PST

Gunmen from the militant group Boko Haram surrounded the village of Izge, spraying it with bullets, setting off explosions and burning down houses, witnesses said.

A Berlusconi Reminder as Italy Faces Another Unelected Premier

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:09 PM PST

Matteo Renzi will become the prime minister and has promised to change election laws so that voters can have a clearer say about who becomes premier in the future.

Japan Economy Grows Lackluster 1 Pct in Oct-Dec

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:04 PM PST

Japan's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected 1 percent annualized rate in the last quarter of 2013, raising pressure on the central bank to step up already massive stimulus to sustain the recovery.

Political Memo: Global Trade Talks Threaten Obama’s Longtime Balancing Act

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 04:44 PM PST

Whether President Obama can keep trade expansion moving forward, while juggling competing priorities, is a question looming over his second-term economic and foreign policy agenda.

Breitbart News Network Plans Global Expansion

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 04:01 PM PST

The online news organization said it was adding at least a dozen staff members as it opens operations based in Texas and London. It also plans several regional sites.

Behind Meryl Davis and Charlie White, U.S. Is Close to Its First Ice Dance Gold

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 02:26 PM PST

In the short program, Davis and White moved a step closer — a fox trot and quickstep closer, to be precise — to becoming the first American Olympic champions in ice dance.

Honing Their Chances With Photos and Wit

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 01:32 PM PST

Dance and pairs teams using images taken year-round and off the ice to connect with their fans, and more important for them, with Olympic judges.

Kerry Blames Syrian Government for Deadlocked Talks

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 12:55 PM PST

Secretary of State John Kerry's statement appeared aimed at keeping up the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, and to bolster the hope that a political settlement might be reached.

Bombing of Tourist Bus Kills at Least Three in Sinai

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 12:42 PM PST

The cause of the explosion was not certain, but it raised fears that Egyptian militants were expanding their campaign against the security services to include civilians.

Author Resigned to Ill Fate of Book in India

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 12:37 PM PST

The recall and destruction in India of Wendy Doniger's book "The Hindus: An Alternative History" settled a legal case and didn't surprise the author.

Suspected Islamists Kill 90 in Nigeria Village Raid: Witnesses

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 12:22 PM PST

Suspected Islamist fighters killed at least 90 people in an early morning attack on a village in remote northeast Nigeria on Sunday, witnesses said.

Obama Condemns Uganda’s Tough Antigay Measure

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 12:07 PM PST

After the Ugandan president signaled that he was likely to sign a bill to criminalize homosexuality, President Obama on Sunday warned that the measure could harm ties with the United States.