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Xenophobic Chill Descends on Moscow

Xenophobic Chill Descends on Moscow


Xenophobic Chill Descends on Moscow

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 07:39 PM PDT

From the moment that Russia's invasion and annexation of Crimea cast a new, bitter chill over relations with the West, a sinister jingoistic vibe has pervaded Russia's capital.






Armed Men Seize Police Station in Eastern Ukraine City

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 07:20 PM PDT

The attackers, wearing camouflage, looted the building in Slovyansk of weapons, as pro-Russian militias stepped up pressure on the central government in Kiev.






Damascus and Rebels Trade Blame in Gas Attack

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 06:57 PM PDT

The attack on a rebel-held Syrian village reportedly sickened more than 100 people.

Obama Lets N.S.A. Exploit Some Internet Flaws, Officials Say

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 06:47 PM PDT

The debate over taking advantage of vulnerabilities has echoes of the Cold War battles of a half-century ago.






Thailand’s Political Tensions Are Rekindling Ethnic and Regional Divisions

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 06:17 PM PDT

Three governments have been removed from power since 2006, and for the last five months, protesters in Bangkok have demanded the overthrow of the government and a reduction in the influence of the Shinawatra clan.






Bubba Watson Falters, and a 20-Year-Old Ties for the Lead

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 06:03 PM PDT

Jordan Spieth, a Masters rookie, posted his second consecutive 70 to move into a tie for first with Watson, the 2012 champion.






Crude Oil Leak in China Taints Water for Millions

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 04:23 PM PDT

A leak from a pipeline owned by a unit of the China National Petroleum Corporation introduced hazardous levels of benzene into a water system affecting more than 2.4 million people.






Tsunami Warning After Earthquake Strikes Near Solomon Islands

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 04:19 PM PDT

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was detected offshore near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami warning for the region.






Obama Lets N.S.A. Exploit Some Internet Flaws, Officials Say

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 03:36 PM PDT

The debate over taking advantage of vulnerabilities has echoes of the Cold War battles of a half-century ago.






Magnitude 7.6 Quake Hits Near Solomon Islands, Generates Tsunami Warning

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 02:12 PM PDT

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands on Sunday morning with enough force to generate a tsunami warning for the immediate surrounding area, according to U.S. government agencies.






Masters Winner Earns a Wearable, and Highly Recognizable Prize

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 11:37 AM PDT

The winner of the Masters can spend the following year wearing one of the most recognizable prizes in sports.






In California, Saving a Language That Predates Spanish and English

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 10:55 AM PDT

The Yurok Tribe's extensive campaign to revive the language serves as a model to the many other tribes that are undertaking similar efforts, experts say.

25 Years After Stadium Disaster, Liverpool Still Mourns

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 10:33 AM PDT

Liverpool F.C. is in position to win England's top league for the first time since 1990, but memories of the stadium disaster that killed 96 soccer fans in 1989 still haunt the city.






Coalition-Building Season in India

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 10:24 AM PDT

The path of the front-runner, Narendra Modi, to the prime minister's office will depend on a group of secondary politicians, including three powerful women.

In Jordan Town, Syria War Inspires Jihadist Dreams

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 09:31 AM PDT

Jordanian analysts and Islamists estimate that 800 to 1,200 Jordanians have gone to fight in Syria, more than double the number who fought in Afghanistan or Iraq.






Critic’s Notebook: Opposition Keeps Mounting to LG Project on the Hudson

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 08:10 AM PDT

While LG's new headquarters would mar views of the New Jersey Palisades, Samsung's new building is a boon to its city, San Jose, Calif.






Rebels Kill 14 in Anti-Election Campaign in India

Posted: 12 Apr 2014 03:45 AM PDT

Indian Maoist rebels killed 14 people in two separate attacks in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday as they continue a campaign of violence aimed at disrupting a five-week national election.






The Ballad of Geeshie and Elvie

Posted: 11 Apr 2014 11:03 PM PDT

On the trail of the phantom women who changed American music and then vanished without a trace.

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate

Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:41 PM PDT

Powerful figures in mental health are claiming to have identified a new disorder, sluggish cognitive tempo, that could widely expand the ranks of young people treated for attention problems.

On Golf: Excitement Turns Into Exasperation, Even for Stars

Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:06 PM PDT

With golfers of every ilk — veterans and amateurs alike — brimming with confidence at the first major of the season, it did not take long for reality to set in.

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