Russia Steps Up Help for Rebels in Ukraine War

Russia Steps Up Help for Rebels in Ukraine War
A Syrian Rebel Advance Off the Battlefield: A Longer-Lasting Battery for Missiles
Peering Into Darkness Beneath the Israel-Gaza Border
DealBook: BSkyB to Buy Italian and German Units of Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox
Israel Agrees to Pause in Assault on Gaza as Cease-Fire Deal Is Pursued
Obama Presses Central American Leaders to Slow a Wave of Child Migrants
Solar Industry Is Rebalanced by U.S. Pressure on China
Political Divisions Threaten Kerry-Brokered Agreement in Afghanistan
Russia Sues McDonald’s, Questioning Quality of the Food
Are You Fluent in Emoji?
Kerry Vows to Continue Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
Marijuana Is a Welcome Wedding Guest in Colorado and Washington State
Broadway’s Musical Chairs
The Emoji Have Won the Battle of Words
Peace Corps Volunteers in Their Own Words
Trail of Medical Missteps in a Peace Corps Death
Bits Blog: How to Charge Your Phone in 15 Minutes
French Soldiers Reach Air Algérie Crash Site
DealBook: R.B.S. Profit Beats Expectations as Results Are Reported Early
Indian Air Force Helicopter Crashes, Killing 7
A Good Appetite: The Future Looks Peachy
Cultured Traveler: A Turkish Town Where Baklava Beckons
In Hunt for Red Abalone, Divers Face Risks and Poachers Face the Law

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:07 PM PDT

Russia has accelerated its intervention, moving more of its own troops to its border with Ukraine, American and Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

A Syrian Rebel Advance Off the Battlefield: A Longer-Lasting Battery for Missiles

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 08:52 PM PDT

A Syrian rebel has devised a rechargeable battery for the SA-7b, a shoulder-fired missile system — a development that one missile proliferation analyst described as "extremely worrisome."

Peering Into Darkness Beneath the Israel-Gaza Border

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 08:10 PM PDT

Some 30 tunnels, part of a network used by Palestinian militants, have been found by Israeli forces since the ground invasion of Gaza began.

DealBook: BSkyB to Buy Italian and German Units of Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 07:12 PM PDT

The sale of 21st Century Fox's European assets could provide the company with extra financial firepower to make a potential renewed offer for Time Warner.

Israel Agrees to Pause in Assault on Gaza as Cease-Fire Deal Is Pursued

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:24 PM PDT

Agreement to a 12-hour halt proposed by the United Nations came amid reports that calls for a longer cease-fire and further talks were rejected.

Obama Presses Central American Leaders to Slow a Wave of Child Migrants

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:14 PM PDT

The president met with three Central American presidents as he pushes Congress to approve more money and resources to address the issue along the United States border with Mexico.

Solar Industry Is Rebalanced by U.S. Pressure on China

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:13 PM PDT

The Commerce Department on Friday found that Chinese companies had dumped their products on the American market at below cost, and imposed duties of 10.74 percent to 55.49 percent.

Political Divisions Threaten Kerry-Brokered Agreement in Afghanistan

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 04:30 PM PDT

The deal that Secretary of State John Kerry reached in Afghanistan two weeks ago appeared in trouble as rival presidential candidates revealed serious differences.

Russia Sues McDonald’s, Questioning Quality of the Food

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:35 PM PDT

Russia's consumer protection agency alleged that nutritional information had been misrepresented and that contaminated food had been found.

Are You Fluent in Emoji?

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:23 PM PDT

Find out how well you communicate using emojis in this 10 question quiz.

Kerry Vows to Continue Push for Gaza Cease-Fire

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 01:57 PM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry planned to fly to Paris on Friday night to continue his diplomatic push for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Marijuana Is a Welcome Wedding Guest in Colorado and Washington State

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 01:27 PM PDT

In Colorado and Washington State, wedding planners for pot enthusiasts are incorporating weed in everything from bouquets to decorations to gifts.

Broadway’s Musical Chairs

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 12:43 PM PDT

Substituting for regular musicians on Broadway pays pretty well if you can deal with the high stakes.

The Emoji Have Won the Battle of Words

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 12:02 PM PDT

Emoji begin to dominate the conversation.

Peace Corps Volunteers in Their Own Words

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:55 AM PDT

The Times solicited stories about volunteers' service.

Trail of Medical Missteps in a Peace Corps Death

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:50 AM PDT

The death of Nick Castle, a 23-year-old volunteer in China, raises serious questions about Peace Corps medical care.

Bits Blog: How to Charge Your Phone in 15 Minutes

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:43 AM PDT

The Unu Ultrapak is the fastest-charging battery pack on the market, effectively letting you charge up your phone in 15 minutes.

French Soldiers Reach Air Algérie Crash Site

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:42 AM PDT

French officials ruled out a ground strike, a black box was found at the scene of the crash and the French president confirmed there were no survivors.

DealBook: R.B.S. Profit Beats Expectations as Results Are Reported Early

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:02 AM PDT

On a pretax basis, the bank, which is 81 percent owned by the British government, posted a profit of £1.01 billion for the second quarter, compared with £548 million in the second quarter of 2013.

Indian Air Force Helicopter Crashes, Killing 7

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:44 AM PDT

The helicopter possibly hit a high-tension wire, and witnesses said they saw it explode before it crashed.

A Good Appetite: The Future Looks Peachy

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:42 AM PDT

A good peach pie will often disappear in a flash. A slab pie, on the other hand, will feed a crowd and still provide leftovers.

Cultured Traveler: A Turkish Town Where Baklava Beckons

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:42 AM PDT

Gaziantep, a city of about a million people, claims some 100 baklava shops, which supply 90 percent of the baklava consumed in Turkey.

In Hunt for Red Abalone, Divers Face Risks and Poachers Face the Law

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:21 AM PDT

A number of divers die each year in the pursuit of abalone, coveted for its shell and meat, while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife does its best to protect the species from illegal activity.