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Turkey: 49 Hostages Have Been Freed

Turkey: 49 Hostages Have Been Freed


Turkey: 49 Hostages Have Been Freed

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 12:08 AM PDT

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Saturday that 49 hostages who were seized by Islamic militants in Iraq have been freed and safely returned to Turkey, ending Turkey's most serious hostage crisis.






Intruder Made It Through White House Doors, Secret Service Says

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:28 PM PDT

Secret Service officials said a Texas man was arrested after he scaled the White House fence and went through the North Portico doors on Friday night.






Indonesians, Optimistic About New President, Spend Freely

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 07:07 PM PDT

Any problems that may lie ahead, among them poverty and corruption, have failed to dent Indonesians' confidence and willingness to splurge.

U.S. Hopes Face-Saving Plan Offers a Path to a Nuclear Pact With Iran

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 06:47 PM PDT

Before the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, negotiators have discussed a plan to remove the pipes that connect Iran's nuclear centrifuges.






Turkish President’s Allies Increasing Pressure on Times and Reporter

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 06:36 PM PDT

The New York Times and one of its Istanbul correspondents have been denounced with growing furor in reaction to an article and photograph about the recruitment of fighters in Turkey by the Islamic State.






DealBook: A Soaring Debut for Alibaba

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 06:33 PM PDT

The Chinese Internet giant, which raised $21.8 billion in its stock sale, instantly became one of the biggest publicly traded technology companies in the world.






Hospitals in Kashmir Struggle After Flooding, Deepening a Health Crisis

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 06:18 PM PDT

Nearly two weeks after heavy flooding, many hospitals in the region are barely functioning and infectious waters have yet to recede.

Fleeing Gaza, Only to Face Treachery and Disaster at Sea

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 05:46 PM PDT

A Gazan's son is among the hundreds missing after a migrant ship sank off Malta, and his plight illustrates the risks facing Palestinians seeking illegal passage to Europe.






After Sweep, Australia Adds Security at Parliament

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 05:13 PM PDT

The move came a day after 15 people were detained in raids that the prime minister said were based on signs that militant Islamists were planning attacks.






New Leader Likens Poland to ‘Reasonable Polish Woman’

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:56 PM PDT

The new prime minister's comments were met with criticism that she had added to female stereotypes.






News Analysis: A Kingdom Still Whole, but Far From United

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:48 PM PDT

A debate over regional and national autonomy set off by Scotland's failed referendum on independence has just begun, promising a constitutional shake-up in the United Kingdom.






North Korea Agrees to Weigh Steps on Human Rights

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:31 PM PDT

The North Korean government said it was willing to consider some recommendations by a United Nations commission, but rejected others.






Lockdown Begins in Sierra Leone to Battle Ebola

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:16 PM PDT

The population was ordered to stay indoors, while nearly 30,000 volunteers were enlisted to identify households where people infected with the Ebola virus are hiding.






DealBook Analysis: Alibaba’s Shares Close Up 38% on First Day of Trading

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT

The company made a splashy debut Friday and closed at $93.89 a share, reflecting the strong demand for stock in the Chinese e-commerce behemoth.






Sebastien Lagree’s Megaformer Machines Put the Sweat in Pilates

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:48 PM PDT

Sebastien Lagree's Megaformer machines put the sweat in Pilates.

College Recreation Now Includes Pool Parties and River Rides

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:36 PM PDT

Recreation centers are shifting from just places to sweat to more social spaces.

Amy Cuddy Takes a Stand

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:25 PM PDT

A successful pose has helped Ms. Cuddy become a leading voice on TED Talks.

The Paleo Lifestyle: The Way, Way, Way Back

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:07 PM PDT

Paleo has charged toward the mainstream, not just as a hugely popular diet, but also as a cave-man-inspired lifestyle that has spawned a fast-growing industry.

China Fines GlaxoSmithKline Nearly $500 Million in Bribery Case

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:02 PM PDT

The fine is the largest ever imposed in the country, and the British drug maker's former chief executive there was given a suspended prison sentence.






Debate on Independence Lingers in Scottish Homes

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 01:46 PM PDT

Countless relatives have found themselves on opposite sides of a rift opened by two years of discussion about the most momentous decisions their country has faced since joining the union.

Weighing a Political Comeback, Sarkozy Says He Will Seek His Party’s Presidency

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 11:38 AM PDT

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France announced on Facebook that he would seek the post, a first step toward declaring his candidacy for the presidency in 2017.






Norway the Slow Way

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:45 AM PDT

On "the world's most beautiful voyage," up the country's coast, gazing at the big views and looking for the midnight sun.

Fashion Review: The Theme at Milan Fashion Week? Look to the Past

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:10 AM PDT

Prada, Etro, Missoni and Marco de Vincenzo all had their own versions for spring.

Saturday Profile: Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgia’s Ex-President, Plots Return From Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:38 AM PDT

After a steep fall from grace, the former president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, is planning his life's next chapter from a tower on the Williamsburg waterfront.

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