Taliban Mount Major Assault in Afghanistan

Taliban Mount Major Assault in Afghanistan
Bobby Womack, Royalty of the Soul Era, Dies at 70
Airlines’ Rivalry Amplifies Fight Over Bank Guarantees
Hong Kong’s Democracy Supporters Chafe at Inequality and Beijing’s Sway
At Wimbledon, Ana Konjuh Spun Her Tale of Fate
Defying Russia, Ukraine Signs E.U. Trade Pact
Nepal’s Premier Is Being Treated for Lung Cancer
Arts | Connecticut: Bringing the British Countryside to Life
Vatican Defrocks Ambassador in Abuse Inquiry
Bits Blog: Not So Fast on the Use of Google Glass in Britain
Li Na Ousted at Wimbledon; Novak Djokovic Advances
Living With Uncertainty: Our Economic Growth Is a Mystery. Obamacare Is the Reason.
Seeking Divine Intervention, or at Least Some Lucky Shorts
European Union Nominates Jean-Claude Juncker for Commission President
Martin Indyk, U.S. Mideast Envoy, Steps Down
Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ Blocked in China
U.S. Plans to Reduce Its Land Mine Stockpile
Jane Gardam on Her Books, Which Capture a Greater Britain
Detroit’s Foreclosure Burden in 43,634 Photos
U.S. Catfish Program Could Stymie Pacific Trade Pact, 10 Nations Say
On the Runway Blog: A Fashionable Role for Julian Assange?
On Soccer: A World Cup of the Americas Ends Upbeat First Phase
Cultured Traveler: The Art Crowd Returns to Kent, England
Shiite Cleric in Iraq Urges Quick Decision on New Government
Russia Abruptly Cancels Rocket Launch

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:09 PM PDT

The group has attacked police outposts and government facilities in several districts of northern Helmand Province, sending the police and military officials scrambling to shore up defenses.

Bobby Womack, Royalty of the Soul Era, Dies at 70

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:05 PM PDT

Mr. Womack was nicknamed the Preacher for his authoritative, church-trained voice and the way he introduced songs with long discourses on life.

Airlines’ Rivalry Amplifies Fight Over Bank Guarantees

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:42 PM PDT

Delta, watching Persian Gulf carriers make inroads into Europe, is concerned that loan guarantees from the Export-Import Bank in Washington will help them do the same in the United States.

Hong Kong’s Democracy Supporters Chafe at Inequality and Beijing’s Sway

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:28 PM PDT

An informal vote on how to select Hong Kong's leader reflects resentment that the Beijing-oriented political-business machine is rigged against the people.

At Wimbledon, Ana Konjuh Spun Her Tale of Fate

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:24 PM PDT

Konjuh, a 16-year-old Croat, became the youngest player to reach Wimbledon's third round since 1999 before losing to Caroline Wozniacki.

Defying Russia, Ukraine Signs E.U. Trade Pact

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:43 PM PDT

Moscow warned that the signing of the economic agreement, which had set off protests and fighting in Ukraine, would have "serious consequences."

Nepal’s Premier Is Being Treated for Lung Cancer

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:40 PM PDT

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala is undergoing radiation therapy in New York, and his indefinite absence could further paralyze Nepalese politics.

Arts | Connecticut: Bringing the British Countryside to Life

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 02:35 PM PDT

The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven contains more than 300 objects ranging from centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary artists' books.

Vatican Defrocks Ambassador in Abuse Inquiry

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:54 PM PDT

The former ambassador to the Dominican Republic is the first papal nuncio known to be removed from the priesthood because of accusations of child sexual abuse.

Bits Blog: Not So Fast on the Use of Google Glass in Britain

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:18 PM PDT

In a blog post, Andrew Paterson, a senior British technology regulator, said that Glass users were free to use the headset for personal use, but that restrictions would apply for businesses.

Li Na Ousted at Wimbledon; Novak Djokovic Advances

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:09 PM PDT

After her loss on Friday to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Li Na has now twice been one of the fastest top players to the exits in the last two Grand Slam events.

Living With Uncertainty: Our Economic Growth Is a Mystery. Obamacare Is the Reason.

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:48 AM PDT

What is good for the country in the short run is at odds with what is good in the long run.

Seeking Divine Intervention, or at Least Some Lucky Shorts

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:17 AM PDT

Whether by wearing the same shorts during a winning streak or trusting in a talisman, fervent soccer fans in Brazil often believe match results are in their control.

European Union Nominates Jean-Claude Juncker for Commission President

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:04 AM PDT

Despite bitter opposition from Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain, European Union leaders voted to appouint Jean-Claude Juncker as the next president of the bloc.

Martin Indyk, U.S. Mideast Envoy, Steps Down

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:42 AM PDT

Mr. Indyk led the yearlong American effort to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, the negotiations faltered.

Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ Blocked in China

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:30 AM PDT

The American publisher of Mrs. Clinton's new memoir said its accounts of discussions with Chinese officials were too politically sensitive for the censors.

U.S. Plans to Reduce Its Land Mine Stockpile

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:29 AM PDT

Washington announced that the military would no longer produce or acquire antipersonnel land mines, or replace old ones that expire.

Jane Gardam on Her Books, Which Capture a Greater Britain

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 09:17 AM PDT

It was "Old Filth" that brought the English author Jane Gardam to the attention of most of the Americans who know her writing.

Detroit’s Foreclosure Burden in 43,634 Photos

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:56 AM PDT

U.S. Catfish Program Could Stymie Pacific Trade Pact, 10 Nations Say

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:41 AM PDT

Ten Asian and Pacific nations have complained that the Agriculture Department's catfish inspection program, which was added to the 2008 farm bill, violates international law.

On the Runway Blog: A Fashionable Role for Julian Assange?

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:03 AM PDT

Ben Westwood, son of Vivienne, says he has asked the Wikileaks founder to model his debut men's wear collection.

On Soccer: A World Cup of the Americas Ends Upbeat First Phase

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:01 AM PDT

Global soccer has taken some well-earned flak in recent years, but this edition of the game's showcase event has been a golden ticket to compelling action.

Cultured Traveler: The Art Crowd Returns to Kent, England

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:59 AM PDT

The seaside towns of the Isle of Thanet once attracted the likes of Dickens and Turner. After a long downturn, artists are returning.

Shiite Cleric in Iraq Urges Quick Decision on New Government

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:35 AM PDT

A spokesman for Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani also called for Iraq to remain united, even as a Kurdish leader claimed more territory.