Raising Stakes in Fight With China, Philippines Jails Fishermen

Raising Stakes in Fight With China, Philippines Jails Fishermen
Supporters of Ousted Thai Prime Minister Rally in Show of Force
U.S. Officers Kill Armed Civilians in Yemen Capital
In High Seas, China Moves Unilaterally
Obama, Aggravated by Gridlock, Stresses Results in Midterms
Ukrainian Forces Attack Militant-Held Police Station
Brunei Ownership Casts a Shadow on a Beverly Hills Hotel
Apple’s Pursuit of Beats May Foretell a Shift
A Pulverized Prize Changes Hands, Peacefully, in Syria
Step Forward Into Past for British Gay Couples: Coats of Arms
Boehner Appoints 7 Republicans to Committee Investigating Benghazi
Eurovision Splashes Into 2014 Finals, to Rapt Audiences
In Stronghold, a Gandhi Finds the Reception Is More Skeptical than Worshipful
A Final Toast for Metro-North’s Bar Car
Postal Service Reports $1.9 Billion Quarterly Loss
BMW to Expand U.S. Plant in Push for Lighter and More Fuel-Efficient Cars
China Recommits to a Sweeping Overhaul of Market Policies
Video: Times Minute | Costa Concordia’s End
DealBook: United Spirits to Sell Whyte & Mackay Whiskey
The Saturday Profile: Rebel Prince Shines a Harsh Light on Morocco
On Soccer: Luis Suárez Reaps the Benefits of Good Behavior
DealBook: Swedish Payments Processor Raises $55 Million
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Crossovers; G.M. Recalls 9,000 Sedans
T Magazine: The Art of Eating

Posted: 10 May 2014 12:27 AM PDT

The dispute over the fishermen was one of two involving China over the last week, having been overshadowed by a clash between Chinese and Vietnamese ships.

Supporters of Ousted Thai Prime Minister Rally in Show of Force

Posted: 09 May 2014 10:42 PM PDT

Supporters of Thailand's embattled government streamed into western Bangkok for a show of force Saturday that follows Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's ouster and a renewed push by rival demonstrators to install an unelected premier.

U.S. Officers Kill Armed Civilians in Yemen Capital

Posted: 09 May 2014 06:17 PM PDT

A United States Special Operations commando and a C.I.A. officer killed two armed Yemeni civilians who tried to kidnap them in the capital two weeks ago, American officials said on Friday.

In High Seas, China Moves Unilaterally

Posted: 09 May 2014 06:10 PM PDT

At least twice in recent years, Beijing has sought to explore the South China Sea but backed down after protests by Vietnam. That good will evaporated this week.

Obama, Aggravated by Gridlock, Stresses Results in Midterms

Posted: 09 May 2014 05:49 PM PDT

With a deadlocked Congress, President Obama risks leaving office in 2017 without a major accomplishment from his second term.

Ukrainian Forces Attack Militant-Held Police Station

Posted: 09 May 2014 05:38 PM PDT

At least seven people were killed and 40 were injured as the government battled pro-Russian fighters in the city of Mariupol.

Brunei Ownership Casts a Shadow on a Beverly Hills Hotel

Posted: 09 May 2014 05:35 PM PDT

Since word spread of the turn in Brunei toward a harsh form of Islamic law by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, whose Brunei Investment Agency owns the Beverly Hills Hotel, Hollywood has turned its back on the hotel.

Apple’s Pursuit of Beats May Foretell a Shift

Posted: 09 May 2014 05:31 PM PDT

Apple, which has been hesitant to enter the streaming market, could finally be taking the plunge.

A Pulverized Prize Changes Hands, Peacefully, in Syria

Posted: 09 May 2014 05:07 PM PDT

Syrian rebels appeared to have fulfilled their end of a deal with the government to leave their bastion in Homs, but a United Nations official said the refugee crisis was worsening.

Step Forward Into Past for British Gay Couples: Coats of Arms

Posted: 09 May 2014 04:45 PM PDT

The College of Arms has ruled that married same-sex couples in Britain may combine their heraldic symbols on one shield as generations of heterosexual aristocracy have done.

Boehner Appoints 7 Republicans to Committee Investigating Benghazi

Posted: 09 May 2014 03:49 PM PDT

The move came as Democratic lawmakers debated how to handle the committee, calling it a "kangaroo court" and a "political stunt."

Eurovision Splashes Into 2014 Finals, to Rapt Audiences

Posted: 09 May 2014 03:30 PM PDT

Now that Eurovision's semifinals are over, an estimated 120 million viewers are expected to watch the finals on Saturday, and one website puts the odds on Sweden.

In Stronghold, a Gandhi Finds the Reception Is More Skeptical than Worshipful

Posted: 09 May 2014 12:13 PM PDT

With a week left before votes are counted in India's general election, the Indian National Congress is fighting to retain its hold in bastions like Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi visited this week.

A Final Toast for Metro-North’s Bar Car

Posted: 09 May 2014 11:37 AM PDT

The New Haven commuter line is losing its rolling saloon, what once was a staple on the nation's railways but has essentially disappeared.

Postal Service Reports $1.9 Billion Quarterly Loss

Posted: 09 May 2014 10:02 AM PDT

Postal officials said that an increase in revenue in the second quarter as well as efforts to trim costs were not enough to offset the agency's massive debt.

BMW to Expand U.S. Plant in Push for Lighter and More Fuel-Efficient Cars

Posted: 09 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT

The German automaker plans to double its work force at the Washington State plant and invest $200 million in the factory, which runs on hydropower.

China Recommits to a Sweeping Overhaul of Market Policies

Posted: 09 May 2014 09:26 AM PDT

Among the changes are a system for direct bond issuance by local governments and streamlining the approval process for initial public offerings.

Video: Times Minute | Costa Concordia’s End

Posted: 09 May 2014 09:18 AM PDT

The next chapter in the Costa Concordia tragedy. Also on the Minute, Putin's flamboyant Victory Day parade and a new comedy, "Neighbors," opens this weekend.

DealBook: United Spirits to Sell Whyte & Mackay Whiskey

Posted: 09 May 2014 09:13 AM PDT

India's largest distiller will sell its Whyte & MacKay whiskey business to Emperador of the Philippines in a deal that values the business at 430 million pounds, or about $726.5 million.

The Saturday Profile: Rebel Prince Shines a Harsh Light on Morocco

Posted: 09 May 2014 09:12 AM PDT

Prince Moulay Hicham has long been estranged from his royal family, and his new book offering political criticism along with the inside scoop is causing a stir.

On Soccer: Luis Suárez Reaps the Benefits of Good Behavior

Posted: 09 May 2014 08:52 AM PDT

The star striker has made an effort to make better choices on the field and off it, leading Liverpool to a spot in next season's Champions League.

DealBook: Swedish Payments Processor Raises $55 Million

Posted: 09 May 2014 08:35 AM PDT

iZettle, a European competitor to Square, announced a new fundraising round worth 40 million euros, from backers like Intel Capital and Zouk Capital.

Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Crossovers; G.M. Recalls 9,000 Sedans

Posted: 09 May 2014 08:28 AM PDT

Some recent Ford Escape and C-Max models have air bag and door latch defects; G.M. installed the wrong brake rotors on some sedans.

T Magazine: The Art of Eating

Posted: 09 May 2014 08:23 AM PDT

The congenial lunchtime ritual of breaking bread with others is becoming a rarity, replaced by snacking on the go or in front of a computer. For a few artists, the midday meal is a chance to bring everyone to the table for pleasure and conversation.