Heavy Fighting Breaks Out Near Libya's Tripoli Airport

Heavy Fighting Breaks Out Near Libya's Tripoli Airport
Iraqi Militants Kill 26 in Raid on Baghdad Building
Putin and Argentine Leader Agree on Nuclear Power Project
Kerry Brokers a Deal to Audit All Afghan Votes
In Inquiry in China, Police Detain Star Anchor
World Cup 2014: Brazil's Two Big Losses Disappoint Its Fans
Indian Girl’s Rape Called Case of Eye-for-Eye Village Justice
Mandalay’s Chinese Muslims Chilled by Riots
Final Score: </span> Brazil 0, </span> Netherlands 3</a>
Behind German Spy Cases, Twists Worthy of Films
The Idea: First, Invent the Gadget. Then Take It to Hollywood.
U.S. and Iraqis Try to Fragment Extremist Group
Fundamentally: Why Europe May Gain the Edge for Investors
Civilians Pay a Price for Gains of Ukraine Forces
Tommy Ramone Dies at 65; He Gave Punk Rock Its Pulse
Scots Play Through Political Tumult
Biggest Scorer in World Cup? Maybe Univision
As Israel Hits Mosque and Clinic, Air Campaign’s Risks Come Home
Israel Says It Struck a Gaza Mosque Containing Weapons
Study of Organic Crops Finds Fewer Pesticides and More Antioxidants

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 11:44 PM PDT

Heavy fighting broke out near the airport of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Sunday, residents and Reuters witnesses said.

Iraqi Militants Kill 26 in Raid on Baghdad Building

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 05:43 PM PDT

Gunmen stormed an apartment complex known for prostitution and killed at least 20 women and six men, according to the Interior Ministry.

Putin and Argentine Leader Agree on Nuclear Power Project

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 05:17 PM PDT

The Russian president and President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also discussed cooperation on military technology and satellites.

Kerry Brokers a Deal to Audit All Afghan Votes

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:44 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry spent a second day in Kabul shuttling between two candidates and the presidential palace to forge an agreement on how to audit recent elections.

In Inquiry in China, Police Detain Star Anchor

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:10 PM PDT

Rui Chenggang, a prominent state television anchor, was detained by the authorities, furthering recent rumors of a widening government investigation into corruption at China Central Television.

World Cup 2014: Brazil's Two Big Losses Disappoint Its Fans

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:03 PM PDT

As Brazil lost to the Netherlands in the World Cup's third-place match, some people cared deeply about the game, and many called their national team's performance a failure.

Indian Girl’s Rape Called Case of Eye-for-Eye Village Justice

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 03:32 PM PDT

The rape is the latest in a series of shocking assaults that have drawn attention to remote villages in India, where police precincts are far-flung and traditional forms of justice still dominate.

Mandalay’s Chinese Muslims Chilled by Riots

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 01:20 PM PDT

The historical tolerance shown by bygone Buddhist rulers is unraveling in Mandalay, the country's second largest city, as antipathy between Buddhists and Muslims continues to spread across Myanmar.

Final Score: </span> Brazil 0, </span> Netherlands 3</a>

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 01:01 PM PDT

The Netherlands beat Brazil, 3-0, to finish in third place in the World Cup, capping a horrendous final two games for Brazil in which it was outscored, 10-1.

Behind German Spy Cases, Twists Worthy of Films

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 12:49 PM PDT

The close American ally has turned a cold shoulder after revelations of espionage, even as both sides acknowledge the urgency of cooperation on global issues.

The Idea: First, Invent the Gadget. Then Take It to Hollywood.

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 12:34 PM PDT

After hitting it big with a Homer Simpson talking bottle opener, Mike Cram told its story in a film starring a then-unknown Jeremy Renner.

U.S. and Iraqis Try to Fragment Extremist Group

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 11:01 AM PDT

American and Iraqi officials are looking to capitalize on the rifts that are beginning to divide the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and Sunni militant groups.

Fundamentally: Why Europe May Gain the Edge for Investors

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 10:46 AM PDT

Europe's economy is still in the early stages of recovery from recession, and many strategists see compelling reasons to invest in it.

Civilians Pay a Price for Gains of Ukraine Forces

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 10:44 AM PDT

A disputed attack in Marinka, a farming village southeast of Donetsk, killed five civilians and caused anger among residents.

Tommy Ramone Dies at 65; He Gave Punk Rock Its Pulse

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 09:59 AM PDT

The founding drummer and last surviving original member of the Ramones cut a much more easygoing figure than his bandmates.

Scots Play Through Political Tumult

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 09:59 AM PDT

For the Scots who play professional golf, the uncertainties surrounding September's vote on independence from Britain extend beyond what a "Yes" vote might mean.

Biggest Scorer in World Cup? Maybe Univision

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 09:12 AM PDT

The huge exposure Univision has received from the World Cup shows how the growth of America's Hispanic population is reshaping the media landscape.

As Israel Hits Mosque and Clinic, Air Campaign’s Risks Come Home

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 09:05 AM PDT

Israel struck a mosque, a center for the disabled and the house of a police commander in Gaza on Saturday. At least 20 people were killed in the strikes, bringing the total number of dead to at least 140, Palestinian officials said.

Israel Says It Struck a Gaza Mosque Containing Weapons

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 02:50 AM PDT

The Israeli military's statement Saturday said that Hamas and Islamic Jihad "systematically use mosques to conceal weaponry and establish underground tunnel networks."

Study of Organic Crops Finds Fewer Pesticides and More Antioxidants

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 06:24 PM PDT

A comprehensive review of earlier studies found higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of pesticides in organic fruits and vegetables compared with conventionally grown produce.