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North Korea Arrests Christian Missionary From Australia

North Korea Arrests Christian Missionary From Australia


North Korea Arrests Christian Missionary From Australia

Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:38 AM PST

The arrest of John Short comes as North Korea continues to face pressure to release an American missionary it has held for more than a year.






25 Deaths Are Reported in Fierce Clashes in Kiev

Posted: 19 Feb 2014 12:19 AM PST

As desperate antigovernment protesters faced riot police officers in the Ukrainian capital, Washington urgently warned American citizens of the increasing danger in the country.






Wireless System Could Offer a Private Fast Lane

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 09:04 PM PST

The technology, called pCell, is one of many techniques that companies are looking at to address the rising public appetite for mobile data, especially video.






France and the European Welfare State

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 08:12 PM PST

A question focusing European minds in 2014 is this: Will France arrest its slide into the Continent's second division?






DealBook: Lending Where Banks Can’t, Blackstone Thrives in Ireland

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 07:50 PM PST

Crippled by bad loans and regulatory restraints, European banks are ceding ground to firms like Blackstone and others that can lend money like a bank but are not scrutinized as such.

DealBook: Fed Issues Final Rules for Foreign Banks

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:48 PM PST

The new rules will force the American operations of foreign banks to follow many of the same rules as American banks, including holding more capital as a financial buffer to absorb losses.






DealBook: Maker of Candy Crush Files for an I.P.O.

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:40 PM PST

King Digital Entertainment, the maker of the addictive puzzle game Candy Crush Saga, filed on Tuesday to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Lede: Live Video From Kiev

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:31 PM PST

Hundreds of thousands of people followed the violence in Kiev on Tuesday as it unfolded, reading updates from reporters and activists in Independence Square and watching the local website Espreso.tv's live YouTube video stream from the besieged protest camp there.






Venezuelan Opposition Chief Surrenders, but Not Without a Rally

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:23 PM PST

Before giving himself up, Leopoldo López, accused of inciting violence during recent antigovernment protests, addressed the largest rally in over two weeks of growing demonstrations.

‘Rhapsody in Blue’ or Rap? Skating Will Add Vocals

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:16 PM PST

Beginning next season, new rules will allow men, women and pairs skaters to use music with lyrics in their programs. But some wonder whether the innovation will harm the sport's credibility.

Atterwasch Journal: German Village Resists Plans to Strip It Away for the Coal Underneath

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:08 PM PST

Even as Germany tries to wean itself from fossil fuels and nuclear power, its hunger for coal threatens the existence of villages like Atterwasch that lie atop coal deposits.

Kiev Protesters Set Square Ablaze to Thwart Police

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:01 PM PST

Street battles in Kiev between protesters and the riot police underscored the volatility of the political crisis. More than a dozen people were killed, including two security officers, according to the police.






40,000 Tons of New Jersey Salt, Stuck in Maine

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:29 PM PST

As New Jersey deals with another blast of winter weather, a ship that could deliver 40,000 tons of salt is being held because it does not sail under an American flag.






Coaching Americans and Canadians, but Russian Through and Through

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:06 PM PST

Marina Zoueva groomed the gold and silver medalists in ice dancing into winners in Sochi.

After Delays, Musharraf Appears Before Pakistani Court

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 04:45 PM PST

Pervez Musharraf, the former military ruler of Pakistan, finally made an appearance before a special court that is deciding whether to try him for treason.






Video: Times Minute | Protests Around the Globe

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 03:16 PM PST

Today we take a look at protests in Ukraine, Thailand and Venezuela.

Behind the Smashing of a Vase

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 03:01 PM PST

Maximo Caminero says he destroyed an Ai Weiwei vase on display at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami to protest its neglect of local artists.

For Gold, Perfection Is Overrated

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:31 PM PST

A switch in coaches has helped the American figure skater Gracie Gold transform her confidence and outlook over the last few months.

Listening Post: Aide’s Return to White House Reflects Changing U.S. Role in Middle East

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:02 PM PST

Robert Malley, who advised President Bill Clinton on Israeli-Palestinian talks, is returning to manage the fraying ties between the United States and its allies in the Persian Gulf.

El País Ousts Editor; 3rd Spanish Paper to Do So Amid Financial Woes

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:53 PM PST

The departure of Javier Moreno at Spain's leading daily newspaper is a new sign of economic turmoil caused by slumping advertising and dwindling circulation.

American Skier Wise Wins Gold in New Halfpipe Event

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:51 PM PST

David Wise of Reno, Nev., posted the highest score in a competition that is the high-flying cousin to the better-known version on snowboards.






Chinese Firm and France to Buy Stakes in Peugeot

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:49 PM PST

The board of the struggling automaker has approved a plan to raise 3 billion euros in fresh capital.






The Harder They Fall: Shared Slopes Take Bigger Toll on Women

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:29 PM PST

Unlike some sports of risk, including Alpine skiing, few concessions are made for women in snowboarding and freestyle skiing events like slopestyle.

Indian Journalist Accused of Rape Claims ‘Political Vendetta’

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:21 PM PST

Tarun Tejpal, a magazine editor charged with raping a younger journalist in a hotel elevator, said surveillance camera footage would help his case.

Kerry Makes Surprise Stop in Tunisia

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:06 PM PST

The secretary of state's visit was aimed at demonstrating American support for Tunisia's transition to democracy.






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