China’s G.D.P. Expands, but Businesses Aren’t Feeling the Effect

China’s G.D.P. Expands, but Businesses Aren’t Feeling the Effect
The New Smoke: E-Cigarette Makers Are in an Arms Race for Exotic Vapor Flavors
China Says Lending Put Growth Rate at 7.5 Percent
In Call, Obama and Merkel Discuss ‘Cooperation’ on Intelligence
Chinese Oil Rig Near Vietnam to Be Moved
Witnesses Testify Against Ex-Blackwater Colleagues in Case of 2007 Iraq Killings
In Gaza, Latest Cease-Fire Plan Is Met With Ambivalence and Scorn
After Brief Lull in Gaza Crisis, Airstrikes Resume
ISIS Uses Andre Poulin, a Convert to Islam, in Recruitment Video
Documents Show General Motors Kept Silent on Fatal Crashes
Nairobi Journal: Transit Cards to Replace Cash on Kenyan Minibuses Are a Hard Sell
Slump in Advertising Sales Dragged Quarterly Revenue Down at Yahoo
Apple Joins With IBM on Business Software
Border Tensions Rise Between Ukraine and Russia
Emerging Nations Bloc to Open Development Bank
Death Toll From Ebola Surges in West Africa, Prompting Alarm
Jose Antonio Vargas, Immigrant Activist, Is Released by Border Patrol in Texas
Novartis Joins With Google to Develop Contact Lens to Monitor Blood Sugar
To Some Dismay, Italy Enlists Donors to Repair Monuments
With Eye on Election, British Premier Shuffles Cabinet
Away From Home but Not the Kitchen
Books: In Defense of Indispensable Dad
Tour de France 2014: Vincenzo Nibali Sizes Up Remaining Competition
Extremists Make Inroads in Pakistan’s Diverse South
British Open 2014: Tiger Woods Resumes Chase for 15th Major Title

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:34 PM PDT

Independent surveys of companies across the nation show that in sector after sector, sales and confidence are still deteriorating.

The New Smoke: E-Cigarette Makers Are in an Arms Race for Exotic Vapor Flavors

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 09:30 PM PDT

Most cigarette flavorings have been outlawed since 2009, out of concern that they lure the young into nicotine addiction, but the industry is adding hundreds of flavors every month.

China Says Lending Put Growth Rate at 7.5 Percent

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 08:27 PM PDT

Although G.D.P. remains on track to hit government targets for the year, domestic debt has been expanding dramatically.

In Call, Obama and Merkel Discuss ‘Cooperation’ on Intelligence

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 07:55 PM PDT

The White House said President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed "ways to improve cooperation" after revelations of American spying activities jarred relations between the two countries.

Chinese Oil Rig Near Vietnam to Be Moved

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 07:39 PM PDT

A Chinese energy company said it would move a giant oil rig from disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam, two months after its arrival raised tensions.

Witnesses Testify Against Ex-Blackwater Colleagues in Case of 2007 Iraq Killings

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 07:36 PM PDT

In a federal courtroom in Washington, former Blackwater employees confronted their one-time colleagues standing trial for a shooting that left 17 Iraqis dead.

In Gaza, Latest Cease-Fire Plan Is Met With Ambivalence and Scorn

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:59 PM PDT

Many residents of Gaza City said they were tired of the bombings by Israel and the cycle of war, but were steadfast in support of an end to economic restrictions by Egypt and Israel.

After Brief Lull in Gaza Crisis, Airstrikes Resume

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:44 PM PDT

After a short, one-sided cease-fire, Israel and Hamas on Tuesday resumed their latest battle in the Gaza Strip.

ISIS Uses Andre Poulin, a Convert to Islam, in Recruitment Video

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:27 PM PDT

ISIS, the militant group that controls large parts of Iraq and Syria, has distributed a recruiting video using Andre Poulin, a Canadian who converted to Islam and later died in battle.

Documents Show General Motors Kept Silent on Fatal Crashes

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:18 PM PDT

When asked by federal regulators to explain deadly crashes, G.M. repeatedly said it had no answers — despite having reached internal conclusions on the causes.

Nairobi Journal: Transit Cards to Replace Cash on Kenyan Minibuses Are a Hard Sell

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:58 PM PDT

Though the cashless payment system being pushed by Google would make it easier for the government to collect millions of dollars in taxes, many have resisted the change.

Slump in Advertising Sales Dragged Quarterly Revenue Down at Yahoo

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:29 PM PDT

Shares of the tech company fell on disappointing earnings, even though it closed a deal to hang onto more of its stake in the Chinese Internet company Alibaba.

Apple Joins With IBM on Business Software

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:10 PM PDT

The two companies have been working on more than 100 software programs developed for Apple's iOS operating system, tailoring them for use in industries.

Border Tensions Rise Between Ukraine and Russia

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:10 PM PDT

Ukraine accused Russia of downing a military transport plane, and each side accused the other of attacking the town of Snizhne.

Emerging Nations Bloc to Open Development Bank

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 04:50 PM PDT

The $50 billion effort by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa challenges institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Death Toll From Ebola Surges in West Africa, Prompting Alarm

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 04:34 PM PDT

The number of new cases and deaths in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone rose by double-digit percentages in the past week, the World Health Organization reported.

Jose Antonio Vargas, Immigrant Activist, Is Released by Border Patrol in Texas

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 03:28 PM PDT

Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who has written about being an undocumented immigrant, was released after being taken into custody by Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Tex.

Novartis Joins With Google to Develop Contact Lens to Monitor Blood Sugar

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 02:53 PM PDT

The Alcon unit of the European drug maker will help with one of the latest moves into the health care sector by the tech industry.

To Some Dismay, Italy Enlists Donors to Repair Monuments

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:32 PM PDT

As Italy struggles with a stagnant economy and crushing public debt, politicians are now looking to private companies to help preserve its cultural heritage.

With Eye on Election, British Premier Shuffles Cabinet

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:02 PM PDT

David Cameron, facing a re-election campaign, tries to soften the Conservative Party by appointing more women and minorities to top posts.

Away From Home but Not the Kitchen

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT

The three brothers and owners of El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, are taking a summer vacation but still cooking.

Books: In Defense of Indispensable Dad

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT

A veteran science writer jumps to Dad's defense, drawing on several decades of research and his own experience as a five-time father.

Tour de France 2014: Vincenzo Nibali Sizes Up Remaining Competition

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:25 PM PDT

The Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara voluntarily pulled out of the Tour de France on Tuesday, a rest day, and Vincenzo Nibali of Italy played down his status as the overall leader.

Extremists Make Inroads in Pakistan’s Diverse South

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:05 PM PDT

Sindh Province has become a target for Islamist groups, which are harassing religious minorities and using schools to propagate their radical vision.

British Open 2014: Tiger Woods Resumes Chase for 15th Major Title

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:05 PM PDT

Tiger Woods, who has not won a major tournament for six years and is coming off back surgery, said that an acceptable finish at this week's British Open would be first place.