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U.S. Court Issues Summons to Modi in Lawsuit Over 2002 Riots

U.S. Court Issues Summons to Modi in Lawsuit Over 2002 Riots


U.S. Court Issues Summons to Modi in Lawsuit Over 2002 Riots

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 11:53 PM PDT

The suit accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will soon begin a five-day United States visit, of human rights abuses in connection with religious riots in the state of Gujarat.






Fighting Health Care System for Simple Request: To Die at Home

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 08:32 PM PDT

Maureen Stefanides wanted to fulfill the wish of her father, Joseph Andrey, who had endured long stays in nursing homes. It seemed as if all the forces of the health care system were against her.






Mexico Detains 8 Soldiers in June Killing of 22

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 08:20 PM PDT

An army officer and seven soldiers have been detained in connection with the killing of 22 people in rural southern Mexico, authorities announced late Thursday.






Bits Blog: Apple Responds to Complaints of Bent iPhones

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:57 PM PDT

Social media channels have overflowed this week with commentary on whether Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus bends under pressure.






DealBook: Buoyant Dollar Underlines Resurgence in U.S. Economy

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:37 PM PDT

The euro fell to a 2012 low as the dollar extended its new reign as the preferred currency for global investors.






Military Path Opened for Young Immigrants

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:29 PM PDT

Undocumented young people who have been granted deportation deferrals will be eligible to apply for the military under a recruitment program for immigrants with special language and medical skills.

In U.N. Talk, Japan Leader Makes Pitch to Neighbors

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:26 PM PDT

In light of conflicts with China and South Korea, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe denounced "war culture" and expressed a desire to improve relations the countries.

Clashing Goals in Syria Strikes Put U.S. in Fix

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:06 PM PDT

On the third day of American-led airstrikes in Syria, it was increasingly uncertain whether the United States could punish terrorist groups without aiding President Bashar al-Assad.

Eric Holder Resigns, Setting Up Fight Over Successor

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:02 PM PDT

Replacing Mr. Holder, who provoked the ire of Republicans as President Obama's chief liberal warrior, could be a political nightmare.






Warplanes Blast Militants’ Refineries in Syria, Targeting a Source of Cash

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:02 PM PDT

The strikes on 12 small refineries came on the third day of the American-led air campaign in Syria against the Islamic State.

Outbreak of a Respiratory Illness Escalates Among Children and Mystifies Scientists

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:58 PM PDT

As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 226 cases of infection with enterovirus 68 in an outbreak that has spread to 38 states.

DealBook: Yahoo Faces Moment of Decision, Again

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:56 PM PDT

The company could use the proceeds from the Alibaba share sale to go on an acquisition spree to help reinvent itself but many investors have been underwhelmed by previous takeover efforts.

Francis Removes Bishop Under Cloud in Paraguay

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:31 PM PDT

Some see the pope meting out discipline after an era plagued by misconduct and cover-ups, though the target of the dismissal protested the handling of related circumstances.

Security Experts Expect ‘Shellshock’ Software Bug in Bash to Be Significant

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:24 PM PDT

The newly discovered bug could allow hackers to write code that could surreptitiously take over a machine, or run their own programs in the background.

Cerro Sombrero Journal: In Chile, an Animal Whose Numbers Please No One

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:22 PM PDT

Government-sanctioned culling of the guanaco in Tierra del Fuego has drawn opposition from animal rights activists and tourism officials.

Music Sales Drop 5%, as Habits Shift Online

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:19 PM PDT

A drop in downloads and CD sales has so far not been offset by a boom in online streaming.

Parliament in Indonesia Rolls Back Election Rights

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 04:42 PM PDT

The outgoing Parliament unexpectedly passed legislation early Friday eliminating direct elections for provincial governors, district chiefs and mayors.

Ukrainian President Sets Sights on Closer E.U. Ties

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 04:22 PM PDT

Speaking at a news conference in Kiev, the capital, President Petro O. Poroshenko suggested that Ukraine would ultimately seek membership of the bloc.






High & Low Finance: Made in the U.S.A., but Banked Overseas

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 03:39 PM PDT

Multinational companies avoid United States taxes largely by claiming that much of their income is earned in countries where taxes are low or nonexistent.

Iran’s President Says West’s Blunders Helped ISIS Rise

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 03:12 PM PDT

The president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, said the West and Arab states should apologize for "blunders" that he said had given rise to extremist groups.






France Proposes Tough Antismoking Measures

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 02:28 PM PDT

The rules to be submitted to Parliament include plain packages for cigarettes and restricting the public use of e-cigarettes.

Air France Scales Back Transavia Plan, Giving In to Striking Pilots’ Demands

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 02:03 PM PDT

Air France-KLM said it would operate only 48 percent of its flights on Friday after a move to scale back plans for Transavia failed to appease the union.






Rival Palestinian Factions Agree to Resolve Differences, Leaders Say

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 01:41 PM PDT

Government news media reported that the leaders of Hamas and Fatah had made progress on the sticking points of their five-month-old reconciliation pact.

Browsing: Telfar Clothing Is Hip and Practical; Vera Bradley Bags; A Broken English Shop and More Shopping Picks

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 12:07 PM PDT

Utilitarian basics with a decidedly streetwise edge and more shopping picks.

Global Response to Ebola Is Too Slow, Obama Warns

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 12:02 PM PDT

At a United Nations meeting, President Obama played down Americans' role in responding to the outbreak and put pressure on U.S. allies.

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