Dozens Are Killed in Blast at Factory in Eastern China

Dozens Are Killed in Blast at Factory in Eastern China
World Briefing: China: Blast at Work Site Kills Dozens
Factory Blast in East China Kills More Than 40
Obama Expresses Confidence in C.I.A. Director
Congress Off for the Exits, but Few Cheer
Britain Fails to Find Riches It Expected in Swiss Accounts
Gaza Fighting Intensifies as Cease-Fire Falls Apart
A Test for Ukraine in a City Retaken From Rebels
Ebola Vaccine Possible, but Many Doubts Persist
Public Editor's Journal: Times Foreign Editor Responds on Israeli Censorship
More Rejoin Labor Force; Jobless Rate Up to 6.2%
Foreign Political and Banking Woes Make Investors Wary
Procter & Gamble to Streamline Offerings, Dropping Up to 100 Brands
Bits Blog: Amazon Wants Cheaper E-Books. But Should It Get to Enforce Prices?
‘Little White Lie,’ Lacey Schwartz’s Film About Self-Discovery
Theater Review: ‘Stupid _______ Bird’ Returns to Woolly Mammoth Theater
Museum Review: National Cryptologic Museum Is the N.S.A.’s Public Face
Obama Expresses Confidence in C.I.A. Director
Investigators in Ukraine Begin Long-Delayed Search of Plane Crash Site
In India, Kerry Seeks CompromiseWith Prime Minister
Safety at School: Campus Sexual Assault Bill Relies on Public Shaming of Colleges
Wheelspin: Detroit Love, Swedish Style
In Tunnel War, Israeli Playbook Offers Few Ideas
The Saturday Profile: French TV Executive Aims to Entertain North Africa, Too
Kerry Calls on Qatar and Turkey to Gain Release of Israeli Soldier

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:56 PM PDT

At least 65 people were killed Saturday morning when a blast tore through a metal products factory in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, state-run news media reported.

World Briefing: China: Blast at Work Site Kills Dozens

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:27 PM PDT

An explosion killed between 40 and 65 people at a workshop in an eastern Chinese city, China state media reported.

Factory Blast in East China Kills More Than 40

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 08:24 PM PDT

Chinese state media say an explosion at a workshop in an eastern Chinese city has killed between 40 and 65 people.

Obama Expresses Confidence in C.I.A. Director

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:50 PM PDT

Senator Ron Wyden has urged the Justice Department to reopen its investigation into the agency over its improper search of computer files of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Congress Off for the Exits, but Few Cheer

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:08 PM PDT

After a session in which both parties shared the blame for inaction on major issues, a five-week recess lies ahead.

Britain Fails to Find Riches It Expected in Swiss Accounts

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:06 PM PDT

When the British tax authorities struck a landmark deal with the Swiss to crack down on tax evasion, they sat back and waited for the cash to flow in. Almost three years later, they are still waiting.

Gaza Fighting Intensifies as Cease-Fire Falls Apart

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:02 PM PDT

The deadly 25-day conflict between Israel and Hamas took a new deadly turn just as both sides had agreed to pause hostilities.

A Test for Ukraine in a City Retaken From Rebels

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:50 PM PDT

In Slovyansk, a city of 80,000 that was a stronghold for pro-Russian rebels, Ukraine authorities have a difficult task ahead to shift the loyalties of residents to keep the peace.

Ebola Vaccine Possible, but Many Doubts Persist

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:46 PM PDT

United States health officials say they aim to test a vaccine shown to protect macaque monkeys as early as next month.

Public Editor's Journal: Times Foreign Editor Responds on Israeli Censorship

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:17 PM PDT

The Israeli military's censor informed The New York Times that further information related to a kidnapped soldier would have to be submitted for prior review.

More Rejoin Labor Force; Jobless Rate Up to 6.2%

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:01 PM PDT

The government said 209,000 jobs were created in July, while economists had expected about 230,000. The unemployment rate inched up to 6.2 percent.

Foreign Political and Banking Woes Make Investors Wary

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 04:16 PM PDT

Geopolitical problems in Israel and Ukraine, and banking problems in Argentina and Portugal, have investors a little more cautious as the market dips.

Procter & Gamble to Streamline Offerings, Dropping Up to 100 Brands

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:53 PM PDT

The company is facing investor pressure to pare its product lineup and trim costs.

Bits Blog: Amazon Wants Cheaper E-Books. But Should It Get to Enforce Prices?

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:47 PM PDT

The retailer argues that e-books should be priced at $9.99. But there is a risk that eliminating price experimentation could stifle creative business ideas.

‘Little White Lie,’ Lacey Schwartz’s Film About Self-Discovery

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:07 PM PDT

Lacey Schwartz discusses her documentary "Little White Lie," about growing up with a white identity and then learning that her biological father was black.

Theater Review: ‘Stupid _______ Bird’ Returns to Woolly Mammoth Theater

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:07 PM PDT

Aaron Posner's a tarter "sort of" adaptation of Chekhov, returns to the Woolly Mammoth in Washington.

Museum Review: National Cryptologic Museum Is the N.S.A.’s Public Face

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:03 PM PDT

The National Cryptologic Museum, which is the National Security Agency's public face, opens up about American cryptography — but only that of the past.

Obama Expresses Confidence in C.I.A. Director

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:31 PM PDT

Mr. Obama said his administration has tried to confront the many crises around the world, and should get more credit for the effort, even when positive outcomes are not immediately apparent.

Investigators in Ukraine Begin Long-Delayed Search of Plane Crash Site

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:08 PM PDT

Dutch and Australian police officers on Friday were finally able to fan out over the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site and to search for human remains overlooked by local workers.

In India, Kerry Seeks CompromiseWith Prime Minister

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:07 PM PDT

During his first meeting with the recently elected Nerendra Modi , the secretary of state tried to improve relations and close a divide over a trade treaty.

Safety at School: Campus Sexual Assault Bill Relies on Public Shaming of Colleges

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:07 PM PDT

A lack of funding for investigators means the real power of the legislation would be the anonymous survey data from students published online.

Wheelspin: Detroit Love, Swedish Style

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 01:26 PM PDT

The Power Big Meet car gathering in Sweden has been held for decades and is a love fest for old American cars, some in pristine condition and others that are more rust than bucket.

In Tunnel War, Israeli Playbook Offers Few Ideas

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 12:50 PM PDT

Though Israel knew about Hamas's tunnels, it has been surprised by how the militant group trained its fighters to use them.

The Saturday Profile: French TV Executive Aims to Entertain North Africa, Too

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 10:00 AM PDT

Bouchra Rejani, an Arab immigrant, says she has never felt out of place in a country that has had a troubled history of integrating people from her background.

Kerry Calls on Qatar and Turkey to Gain Release of Israeli Soldier

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:43 AM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry asked the two nations to use their influence after the abduction, which took place shortly after a cease-fire was to go into effect.