Kerry in Baghdad to Urge Iraqis to Form New, Inclusive Government

Kerry in Baghdad to Urge Iraqis to Form New, Inclusive Government
Treaty Is Making Land Mines Weapon of Past, Group Says
Well: Too Hot to Handle
China Manufacturing Hits 7-Month High
Birmingham Journal: Reading, Writing and Allegations: Muslim School at Center of Debate
Relief Over U.S. Exit From Iraq Fades as Reality Overtakes Hope
United States 2, Portugal 2: World Cup 2014: Portugal Ties United States With Goal in Stoppage Time
British Prime Minister to Undertake a Calculated Risk in Bucking Brussels
Iraq’s Military Seen as Unlikely to Turn the Tide
Fate of 3 Kidnapped Israelis Raises Tensions on Many Fronts
Here Lies Progress: Asian Actors Fill the Playbill
Putin Attempts to Straddle a Divide He Helped to Pry Open in Ukraine
At School, Turning Good Food Into Perfectly Good Compost
Kerry Says U.S. Is Ready to Renew Ties With Egypt
The Global Game: World Cup 2014: Group G Scenarios
Israel Strikes Syria After Youth Is Killed
Poll on Democracy Draws Big Turnout in Hong Kong
DealBook: Last Barrier Is Cleared to G.E.’s Purchase of Alstom
With a Resolve Years in the Making, Wie Wins the U.S. Women’s Open for Her First Major Title
Militants Take Major Border Post; Kerry Hints U.S. Is Open to a New Premier
European Regulators Seek to Tighten Rules for Airliner Tracking and Safety
Andy Murray Looks to Defend Wimbledon Title
Music Review: Stromae Is a Voice Out of Belgium
Final: </span>United States 2, </span>Portugal 2
Knicks’ Anthony Expected to Test Free Agency

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 11:57 PM PDT

It is unclear what influence the United States has two and a half years after withdrawing its troops, and as ISIS wreaks havoc and gathers strength.

Treaty Is Making Land Mines Weapon of Past, Group Says

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 11:18 PM PDT

In the 15 years since a global pact took effect, the use and production of antipersonnel mines has nearly stopped and casualties have plummeted.

Well: Too Hot to Handle

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 09:01 PM PDT

Extreme heat claims American lives each year, and with climate change, some experts predict the number will rise.

China Manufacturing Hits 7-Month High

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 08:31 PM PDT

The preliminary reading of a purchasing managers' index for June rose to 50.8 points from a reading of 49.4 in May, and beating a forecast of 49.7.

Birmingham Journal: Reading, Writing and Allegations: Muslim School at Center of Debate

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 08:06 PM PDT

In a heavily Muslim part of Birmingham, residents are uneasy as the state watches for evidence of a purported takeover by Islamists in their schools.

Relief Over U.S. Exit From Iraq Fades as Reality Overtakes Hope

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 07:01 PM PDT

A president who thought he had set Iraq on a stable course without American help has now determined that American diplomacy and power are critical to saving it.

United States 2, Portugal 2: World Cup 2014: Portugal Ties United States With Goal in Stoppage Time

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 06:51 PM PDT

The United States used goals by Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey to take a 2-1 lead, but a stoppage-time goal by Silvestre Varela gave Portugal a 2-2 tie in Manaus, Brazil, on Sunday.

British Prime Minister to Undertake a Calculated Risk in Bucking Brussels

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 06:41 PM PDT

The British leader is opposing the likely choice to lead the European Commission, a stand that may serve him well at home.

Iraq’s Military Seen as Unlikely to Turn the Tide

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 06:23 PM PDT

Recent assessments by Western officials and military experts indicate that about a quarter of Iraq's military forces are "combat ineffective."

Fate of 3 Kidnapped Israelis Raises Tensions on Many Fronts

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 06:09 PM PDT

A kidnapping highlights the huge gulf, political and psychological, between long-warring neighbors and is raising fears of a third intifada in the Palestinian territories.

Here Lies Progress: Asian Actors Fill the Playbill

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 06:06 PM PDT

Shows like "Here Lies Love" and the coming revivals of "The King and I" and "Miss Saigon" have increased the demand for Asian-American actors.

Putin Attempts to Straddle a Divide He Helped to Pry Open in Ukraine

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:59 PM PDT

Russia's charged balancing act in its policy toward Ukraine has become evident, with President Vladimir V. Putin both endorsing a peace plan outlined by the Ukrainian president and rebuking Kiev for the shaky cease-fire.

At School, Turning Good Food Into Perfectly Good Compost

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:57 PM PDT

A New York City school composting program aims to help the environment, instill a sense of conservation in schoolchildren, and, critically, save some money.

Kerry Says U.S. Is Ready to Renew Ties With Egypt

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:43 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry expressed confidence that the United States would soon restore aid to Egypt, including $1.3 billion annually to the military.

The Global Game: World Cup 2014: Group G Scenarios

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:39 PM PDT

The United States would move on with a win or a draw against Germany or with a Ghana-Portugal tie. Failing that, things get complicated.

Israel Strikes Syria After Youth Is Killed

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:38 PM PDT

The Israeli military said it had targeted nine Syrian Army positions, including a headquarters and launching areas. The extent of any damage or casualties was not clear.

Poll on Democracy Draws Big Turnout in Hong Kong

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:29 PM PDT

Three days into a 10-day voting period, more than 600,000 ballots have been cast in a nonbinding poll on the selection of a leader for the city of seven million.

DealBook: Last Barrier Is Cleared to G.E.’s Purchase of Alstom

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:28 PM PDT

Haggling ended over how much the French government would pay the Buoygues family for a stake in Alstom: a 25 percent premium over Friday's close.

With a Resolve Years in the Making, Wie Wins the U.S. Women’s Open for Her First Major Title

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 05:26 PM PDT

Michelle Wie, who experienced years of scrutiny as a teenager playing professionally, held on after a couple of final-round mistakes for a two-stroke win.

Militants Take Major Border Post; Kerry Hints U.S. Is Open to a New Premier

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 04:17 PM PDT

Fighters and weapons are now able to move across the Iraq-Syria border with ease after a three-day fight for Qaim, a development that officials called worrisome.

European Regulators Seek to Tighten Rules for Airliner Tracking and Safety

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 03:07 PM PDT

Officials will soon discuss new requirements aimed at ensuring the continuous transmission of location data for all aircraft.

Andy Murray Looks to Defend Wimbledon Title

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 02:53 PM PDT

Andy Murray joined forces with the former Wimbledon champion Amélie Mauresmo before his attempt to defend his title at the All England Club, drawing praise and scrutiny.

Music Review: Stromae Is a Voice Out of Belgium

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 02:32 PM PDT

Stromae, a.k.a. the Belgian singer-songwriter Paul Van Haver, delivers French-language songs garnished with deft dance moves.

Final: </span>United States 2, </span>Portugal 2

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 02:31 PM PDT

The United States came within seconds of securing a spot in the knockout round but settled for a draw when Portugal's Silverstre Varela scored on a header to tie the score at 2-2.

Knicks’ Anthony Expected to Test Free Agency

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT

Facing a Monday deadline to decide whether he wanted to exercise an early termination option, Anthony informed the Knicks that he would explore free agency, according to a person briefed on the discussions.