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As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia

As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia


As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 10:52 PM PDT

The Obama administration said Moscow was continuing to covertly arm rebels in the eastern part of Ukraine, despite its denials.






Aid Scarce as Pakistanis Flee Conflict

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 10:36 PM PDT

At least 200,000 Pakistani civilians have fled a combat zone in North Waziristan since the government began an offensive against militants.






World Briefing: China: Police Kill 13 in Attack in Xinjiang Region

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 08:50 PM PDT

Police officers shot dead 13 attackers on Saturday who rammed a vehicle into the main police station in the region of Xinjiang, according to media reports.






Urban Athlete: How to Give ‘Skipping Town’ a Whole New Meaning

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 06:31 PM PDT

A romp through Midtown Manhattan with a skipping club comes with a built-in workout.






U.S. Moves to Stop Surge in Illegal Immigration

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 06:06 PM PDT

The Obama administration, increasing efforts to reduce the influx of migrants crossing the Southwest border illegally, will detain more of those migrants and accelerate their cases so they can be deported more quickly, officials said.






Uruguayan Player’s Return After Head Injury Stirs Debate

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:55 PM PDT

After being unresponsive from a knee to the head, Álvaro Pereira insisted on playing through Uruguay's game with England, and was allowed to continue, a decision that drew criticism.

DealBook: G.E.’s Alstom Deal Blessed by French Government

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:47 PM PDT

The government of François Hollande backed General Electric's offer to buy part of Alstom, the French industrial conglomerate, shutting out Siemens and Mitsubishi.






U.N. Chief Served Papers in Suit by Haitian Victims, Lawyers Say

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:24 PM PDT

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's spokesman denied that the official had been served.

Presbyterians Vote to Divest Holdings to Pressure Israel

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 05:21 PM PDT

The church voted at its general convention to divest from three companies that it says supply Israel with equipment used in the occupation of Palestinian territory.






As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Russia

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 04:51 PM PDT

The Obama administration said Moscow was continuing to covertly arm rebels in the eastern part of Ukraine, despite its denials.






Afghan Leader Backs U.N. Election Role

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 04:45 PM PDT

President Hamid Karzai's comments revived the possibility that the international community might once more have a hand in the selection of a new leader for Afghanistan.






Afghan President, in Reversal, Backs U.N. Role to Settle Election Dispute

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 03:32 PM PDT

President Hamid Karzai's comments revived the possibility that the international community might once more have a hand in the selection of a new leader for Afghanistan.






‘All These Darlings,’ a Floating San Francisco Peep Show

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 03:26 PM PDT

"All These Darlings and Now Us," a waterborne installation in San Francisco, is a response to the closing of two beloved local sex clubs, Esta Noche and the Lusty Lady.

Final Score: </span>Honduras 1, </span>Ecuador 2

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:51 PM PDT

Ecuador is still alive for one of the top two spots in Group E after Friday's victory over Honduras.






Television Review: A New Version of ‘The Musketeers,’ on BBC America

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:41 PM PDT

"The Musketeers" ride again on BBC America in a reinterpretation that explores issues like slavery and terrorism.

Mauritshuis Is Set to Reopen on Friday in The Hague

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 02:25 PM PDT

The Mauritshuis reopens next week in The Hague, its treasures re-ensconced after a subtle renovation and expansion.

Panera and Chili’s Turn to Tablets to Streamline Service

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 01:37 PM PDT

Chains Like Panera Bread and Chili's are using apps and tablets to improve food preparation, ordering and payment, and to entertain customers.

Open Source: The Case for ISIS, Made in a British Accent

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 01:09 PM PDT

A new recruitment video for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria features English-speaking militants who say they left Britain and Australia for jihad.

Health Insurers Pressing Down on Drug Prices

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 11:31 AM PDT

More health prescription plans are refusing to cover certain drugs unless the companies charge less for them.

Lebanon Detains 17 Said to Be Islamist Militants

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 11:13 AM PDT

Their presence in the heart of the capital raised new concerns among Lebanese who had cautiously been enjoying a renewed sense of security.






Number of French Jews Emigrating to Israel Rises

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 10:41 AM PDT

The number of French émigrés was four times higher in the first three months of the year than in the same period a year earlier, in part because of a weak economy and anti-Semitism.

Calculated Risks: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 10:40 AM PDT

In "Hard Choices," Hillary Clinton takes the reader along on her journey representing the United States as President Obama's top diplomat.

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