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34 Dead in Militant Attack on Kenya Town, Officials Say

34 Dead in Militant Attack on Kenya Town, Officials Say


34 Dead in Militant Attack on Kenya Town, Officials Say

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 11:33 PM PDT

Somali militants wielding automatic weapons attacked a small Kenyan coastal town, assaulting the police station, setting two hotels on fire, and spraying bullets into the street. At least 34 people were killed, officials said Monday.






Argentina 2, Bosnia 1: World Cup 2014: Argentina Defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 09:06 PM PDT

Eager to match the legacy of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday.






Spurs 104, Heat 87: Spurs Win Fifth Title, Cementing Dynasty Across Decades

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 08:11 PM PDT

San Antonio erased an early 16-point deficit to capture its fifth championship in 16 seasons and avenge a finals loss against Miami last year.






How We Play the Game

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 07:43 PM PDT

Every team plays in distinct ways. To understand what is happening at the World Cup, one must learn a bit about each country's unique history. If you look closely enough, you just might find a national poem.






A Smartphone Keyboard App That Anticipates What You Want to Type

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:26 PM PDT

SwiftKey's app for Android, which the London start-up made available free last week, is used on almost 250 million handsets. Now the company hopes to develop a relationship with Apple.

Kaymer, Leading All the Way, Wins by 8 for His First U.S. Open Title

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:07 PM PDT

Martin Kaymer, who opened the tournament with a course-record 65, closed with a 69 at Pinehurst No. 2 for a 72-hole total of nine-under-par 271. He finished eight strokes ahead of Erik Compton and Rickie Fowler.

Obama Pushes Iraqis to Mend Sectarian Rifts

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:05 PM PDT

The United States has asked Iraq's prime minister to work with the Kurds to persuade the Sunni minority that the next government will be an "ally not an adversary," an administration official said.

Evacuating Children Along a Dangerous Ukraine Route

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 05:48 PM PDT

Volunteer-run minivans are evacuating children from the besieged eastern city of Slovyansk, taking them beyond the reach of artillery fire and twitchy gunmen.

Militants Claim Mass Execution of Iraqi Forces

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 05:39 PM PDT

Insurgents from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria boasted on Twitter that they had executed 1,700 people, posting gruesome photos to support their claim.

Netanyahu Says Three Were Taken by Hamas

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 05:11 PM PDT

The remarks Sunday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel followed the arrests overnight of 80 people, most of them Hamas activists, and the closing of parts of the West Bank.






Out of Power Almost 7 Years, Blair Is Still Haunted by a Legacy of War

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 04:57 PM PDT

Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, remains defined by many for his steadfast support of President George W. Bush and the invasion of Iraq.

Pakistan Military Wages Assault Against Militants

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 04:48 PM PDT

After fighter jets pounded militant targets in North Waziristan, the military announced that it had launched a "comprehensive operation" against militants in the region.






Bits Blog: London Welcomes the Tech Set and Its Money

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 04:01 PM PDT

The city is hosting a number of events this week as continues efforts to diversify the local economy and embrace the technology industry.

U.S. to Evacuate Many Staff Members From Baghdad Embassy

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 02:36 PM PDT

The American Embassy in Baghdad plans to evacuate a substantial number of its personnel this week in the face of an advance by militants, the State Department announced on Sunday.






For Fox, Much Is Riding on 3 Sequels to ‘Avatar’

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 01:35 PM PDT

The long-awaited screenplays for James Cameron's three "Avatar" sequels will soon be ready, probably within weeks.

DealBook: Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nearing an Offer for Alstom

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 12:48 PM PDT

The new offer would be complex, but in essence, would leave Siemens of Germany with control of Alstom's gas turbine business.

Critic’s Notebook: Remembering Casey Kasem, D.J. for a More Eclectic Pop Radio

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 10:22 AM PDT

Casey Kasem, the longtime host of the syndicated radio show "American Top 40," homogenized pop, playing the same tunes coast to coast.

Calling Back a Zombie Ship From the Graveyard of Space

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 10:01 AM PDT

After 36 years in space, the International Sun-Earth Explorer-3 appears to be in good working order, and a shoestring group of civilian engineers is trying to bring it back into Earth's orbit.






Special Report: Q. and A.: Director Aims to Break a Barrier With Thai Film

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 09:01 AM PDT

A conversation with Tom Waller, the director of "The Last Executioner," a small-budget film from Thailand about the life of Chavoret Jaruboon, a rock'n'roll guitarist turned executioner.

Casey Kasem, Wholesome Voice of Pop Radio, Dies at 82

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 08:11 AM PDT

Mr. Kasem, the longtime host of "American Top 40," was known for his homey sentiment and an optimism that ran headlong into the prevailing spirit of rebellion in 1970s music culture.






Fearing a Junta Crackdown, Cambodian Workers Stream Out of Thailand

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 03:38 AM PDT

In a chaotic exodus, tens of thousands of Cambodians have left the country, apparently driven by fears of a crackdown on illegal laborers by the military junta that seized power last month.






Tim Cook, Making Apple His Own

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 10:17 PM PDT

While the company's enthusiasts impatiently await new wizardry, the new chief executive is trying to make the brand bigger than the next big iThing.

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