Pope Lays Wreath at Tomb of Zionism’s Founder

Pope Lays Wreath at Tomb of Zionism’s Founder
Sony Forms Joint Venture in China for PlayStation
India Ink: Global Digital News Brands See Growth Opportunity in India
Thai Junta Leader Says King Endorses Coup
Peace-Talk Critic Takes Lead in Colombia Presidential Vote
In Russia, Tune Changes About Leader in Ukraine
Parents’ Nightmare: Futile Race to Stop Killings
In East, Separatists and Fear Stop Voters
Music Data Analyst Turns Sights to Books
Big Travel Day? He Drove 906 Miles in 2 Circles
Clinton Lauds N.Y.U. Graduates, and Inquiry, in Speech
Press Battle in Pakistan Feeds Into Larger Conflict: Government vs. Military
Gunman Covered Up Risks He Posed, Sheriff Says
Fringe Groups Gain in European Voting
‘Star Trek’ Prop to Help ‘Reading Rainbow’ Grow
Obama Makes Surprise Trip to Afghanistan
Daring Pass With One Lap to Go Produces Narrow Victory at Indy 500
Critic’s Notebook: Olivier Assayas Talks of His New ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’
Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, Solidarity’s Foil, Dies at 90
ArtsBeat: Cannes Film Festival: Director Asia Argento on Giving Up Acting
Pro-European Businessman Claims Victory in Ukraine Presidential Vote
Venus Williams Subdues a Teenager Mentored by Williams’s Ex-Rival
Pope, in Mideast, Invites Leaders to Meet on Peace
As Curtain Falls on Lisbon Drama, World Cup Coach Frets
International Education: For Some Foreign Students, U.S. Education Is Losing Its Attraction

Posted: 26 May 2014 01:37 AM PDT

The gesture of support to Israel followed several symbolic signals the day before that lent a spiritual lift to Palestinian aspirations for sovereignty.

Sony Forms Joint Venture in China for PlayStation

Posted: 26 May 2014 12:41 AM PDT

The Japanese company and Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group will create two ventures, one for making PlayStation consoles and the other for games.

India Ink: Global Digital News Brands See Growth Opportunity in India

Posted: 25 May 2014 10:53 PM PDT

BuzzFeed, Huffington Post and Atlantic Media are among the companies with plans to build major online news operations in India, both on their own and with local partners.

Thai Junta Leader Says King Endorses Coup

Posted: 25 May 2014 09:52 PM PDT

Thailand's coup leader said Monday that the country's king had officially endorsed him to run the nation after the armed forces seized power last week. The announcement came one day after the junta warned protesters it was ready to crackdown on civilian opposition to its takeover.

Peace-Talk Critic Takes Lead in Colombia Presidential Vote

Posted: 25 May 2014 07:45 PM PDT

Óscar Iván Zuluaga failed to earn the majority needed to be declared the winner and will face President Juan Manuel Santos in a June runoff.

In Russia, Tune Changes About Leader in Ukraine

Posted: 25 May 2014 07:09 PM PDT

As Petro O. Poroshenko emerged as the front-runner, attitudes toward the billionaire businessman began to shift and personal attacks ceased.

Parents’ Nightmare: Futile Race to Stop Killings

Posted: 25 May 2014 06:37 PM PDT

After Elliot O. Rodger declared his plans for "retribution," his parents made one last, frantic effort to thwart him.

In East, Separatists and Fear Stop Voters

Posted: 25 May 2014 06:32 PM PDT

Just 2 percent of registered voters in Donetsk are said to cast ballot, and Western observers said the election would be legal, even without turnout from the eastern provinces.

Music Data Analyst Turns Sights to Books

Posted: 25 May 2014 06:28 PM PDT

Next Big Sound is bringing its data analytics to book sales, with Next Big Book. It has also struck a partnership with Macmillan.

Big Travel Day? He Drove 906 Miles in 2 Circles

Posted: 25 May 2014 06:21 PM PDT

Kurt Busch's attempt to drive 1,100 miles in a day, in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca Cola 600, was a feat of both stamina and logistics.

Clinton Lauds N.Y.U. Graduates, and Inquiry, in Speech

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:42 PM PDT

Bill Clinton expressed support for his friend John Sexton, N.Y.U.'s president, while voicing concern about treatment of foreign laborers who helped construct the building where the ceremony was held.

Press Battle in Pakistan Feeds Into Larger Conflict: Government vs. Military

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:23 PM PDT

A spat over the shooting of a talk show host, followed by the government's reversal of a ban on the station, has exposed tensions between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and top officials.

Gunman Covered Up Risks He Posed, Sheriff Says

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:22 PM PDT

The gunman accused in a killing spree did not meet the criteria for an involuntary hold when deputies visited him in April.

Fringe Groups Gain in European Voting

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:15 PM PDT

Preliminary reports from several countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Malta, suggested that voter interest had decreased compared with previous elections.

‘Star Trek’ Prop to Help ‘Reading Rainbow’ Grow

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:03 PM PDT

LeVar Burton is leveraging a chance to wear the original Visor he sported as the character Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in exchange for a donation to a crowdfunding campaign for "Reading Rainbow."

Obama Makes Surprise Trip to Afghanistan

Posted: 25 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT

The president did not meet with the departing Afghan leader, Hamid Karzai, instead focusing on talking to American service members about the coming withdrawal.

Daring Pass With One Lap to Go Produces Narrow Victory at Indy 500

Posted: 25 May 2014 04:32 PM PDT

Ryan Hunter-Reay became the first American to win the Indianapolis 500 since 2006, making a dramatic pass of Helio Castroneves on the final lap.

Critic’s Notebook: Olivier Assayas Talks of His New ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’

Posted: 25 May 2014 03:04 PM PDT

Olivier Assayas discusses his film, "Clouds of Sils Maria," which stars Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart and explores the questions of time, youth and the slipping away of each.

Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, Solidarity’s Foil, Dies at 90

Posted: 25 May 2014 01:36 PM PDT

General Jaruzelski earned a villainous place in history when he suppressed Poland's powerful Solidarity labor movement, but was later consoled by the idea that his reputation would improve.

ArtsBeat: Cannes Film Festival: Director Asia Argento on Giving Up Acting

Posted: 25 May 2014 12:58 PM PDT

The filmmaker says her life as an actress was a "construction."

Pro-European Businessman Claims Victory in Ukraine Presidential Vote

Posted: 25 May 2014 12:15 PM PDT

As voters cast their ballots to replace their toppled president, surveys showed the pro-Western billionaire Petro Poroshenko holding a wide lead over his strongest rival.

Venus Williams Subdues a Teenager Mentored by Williams’s Ex-Rival

Posted: 25 May 2014 11:54 AM PDT

Belinda Bencic, 17, said she was not intimidated by Williams, but confidence was not enough to avoid a 6-4, 6-1 loss.

Pope, in Mideast, Invites Leaders to Meet on Peace

Posted: 25 May 2014 10:18 AM PDT

Wading into the heart of Middle East tensions, Pope Francis also endorsed "the State of Palestine" in symbolic visits to the West Bank and Jerusalem.

As Curtain Falls on Lisbon Drama, World Cup Coach Frets

Posted: 25 May 2014 09:43 AM PDT

Spain's national team could be the latest victim of the tug of war between club and country in World Cup years over the schedule of the marquee events.

International Education: For Some Foreign Students, U.S. Education Is Losing Its Attraction

Posted: 25 May 2014 09:01 AM PDT

After years of robust enrollment increases, graduate applications from South Korea to American colleges have dropped, raising concerns that Chinese applications may follow the trend