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Putin Ends Military Exercise on Ukraine Border

Putin Ends Military Exercise on Ukraine Border


Putin Ends Military Exercise on Ukraine Border

Posted: 04 Mar 2014 12:26 AM PST

Although the maneuvers that started last week coincided with the deployment of Russian troops to Crimea, nothing suggested that operations there would end.






U.N. Debates the Breadth of a Mission in the Central African Republic

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 08:53 PM PST

The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, recommended up to 10,000 soldiers, plus 1,820 police officers to protect civilians.






Court Says BP’s Spill Agreement Is Binding

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 07:57 PM PST

A federal appeals panel ruled that BP must pay gulf companies for damages without requiring proof of harm by the Deepwater Horizon spill.






Cities Mobilize to Help Those Threatened by Gentrification

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 07:19 PM PST

While still eager to have young professionals move to blighted areas, cities are recognizing the toll that rising tax assessments can have on longtime working-class residents.






Yankees Want No Room for Misinterpretation

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:46 PM PST

The Yankees were trying to head off communications problems between their Japanese- and English-speaking players early on.






Top Russians Face Sanctions by U.S. for Crimea Crisis

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:19 PM PST

The Obama administration suspended military ties to Russia, including exercises, port visits and planning meetings, just a day after calling off trade talks.






As Obama and Netanyahu Meet, Ukraine Becomes a Focus of Conversation

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:17 PM PST

The West's standoff with Russia could complicate American efforts to curb Iran's nuclear program, resolve Syria's civil war and even broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

They’ll Wish They All Could Be California Hens

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:13 PM PST

California voters imposed more generous living conditions for egg layers. But the Legislature's decision that imported eggs must to be produced under the same standards has drawn a lawsuit.

From Russia, ‘Tourists’ Stir the Protests

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:08 PM PST

"Protest tourists" from across the border are joining demonstrations by ethnic Russians in southern and eastern Ukraine.






Kiev Cites Campaign of Pressure by Russia

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:06 PM PST

The new government of Ukraine accused Russia of deploying 16,000 troops to Crimean Peninsula and demanding that it surrender or face armed assault — a claim Russia denied.






DealBook: French Cable Operator May Make $20 Billion Bid for Vivendi Mobile Unit

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:01 PM PST

The French cable operator Numericable and its largest shareholder, Altice, are said to be preparing a bid of up to $20 billion for SFR, the mobile unit of the conglomerate Vivendi, though it is unclear when an offer may be formally made.






India’s Muslims Wary of Rising Political Star

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 05:59 PM PST

The scale of success of Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, depends in part on whether he can persuade Muslims to support his candidacy, a difficult challenge.






On Basketball: Jason Collins Brings Nets More Than Just Publicity

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 05:41 PM PST

Jason Collins, who played his first home game with the Nets on Monday, has gained fame for his sexual orientation, but his contributions on the court are often overlooked.

Republicans From the West Give Support for Gay Marriage

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 05:23 PM PST

Former Senator Alan K. Simpson is among about 20 people who signed a brief to be sent to a federal appeals court that is hearing appeals from Utah and Oklahoma to reinstate restrictive marriage laws.

Frayed Nerves in Crimea As Rumors of War Spread

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 03:47 PM PST

Rumor and raw nerves over Russia's intentions reverberated on Monday throughout Crimea.






Train Station Rampage Further Strains Ethnic Relations in China

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 03:32 PM PST

Relations have never been easy between the Han majority and Uighurs, but after an attack on Saturday, many Chinese are saying the mood is worsening.






Basics: When Trilobites Ruled the World

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 02:50 PM PST

The remains of trilobites, a diverse group of marine animals much older than dinosaurs, are remarkably well preserved, providing fresh insights of their anatomies and social behavior.

DealBook: Britain Drops Plan to Tax Trading of Bitcoins

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 02:43 PM PST

Britain's tax agency said on Monday that it would not charge a 20 percent tax, known as a value added tax, or VAT, on trades of the virtual currency.






A Powerful New Way to Edit DNA

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 02:32 PM PST

A technique is stirring excitement while raising profound questions.

The TV Watch: Hollywood Turns Emphatic on Causes Like Gay Rights

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 01:36 PM PST

Gay rights held Hollywood's attention at the Oscars, but Ellen DeGeneres, the host, was more lighthearted about the issue.






‘12 Years’ Enjoys a Seemingly Narrow Victory

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 01:12 PM PST

The Academy Awards finally handed cinema's most prestigious prize to a movie by a black filmmaker, the British-born Steve McQueen, but the win had all the earmarks of a true squeaker.

Fatal Attack Rattles Court Complex in Pakistani Capital

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 01:03 PM PST

A senior judge was among those killed in the attack in Islamabad, shaking Pakistan's government just as prospects for talks with the Taliban seemed to be improving.






Holder and Republicans Unite to Soften Sentencing Laws

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 11:30 AM PST

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and libertarian-leaning Republicans have found common cause on eliminating mandatory minimum prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders.






Egyptian Graft Investigator Accuses Officials of Retribution

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 11:26 AM PST

Lt. Col. Moatassem Fathi says he has been demoted since a top official he accused of sabotaging corruption investigations was rehabilitated by the military-led government.






World Briefing: Climbing Mt. Everest? Nepal Says Bring Back Garbage

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 10:31 AM PST

With an estimated 50 tons of trash left behind by climbers littering Mount Everest, Nepal declared that all climbers must carry down 18 pounds of garbage or face stiff penalties.

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