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Experts Oppose Ebola Travel Ban, Saying It Would Cut Off Worst-Hit Countries

Experts Oppose Ebola Travel Ban, Saying It Would Cut Off Worst-Hit Countries


Experts Oppose Ebola Travel Ban, Saying It Would Cut Off Worst-Hit Countries

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 08:40 PM PDT

Health specialists said a travel ban would do more harm than good because it would isolate impoverished nations that are barely able to cope with the Ebola outbreak.






Heirs Sue Bank Over Sale of Nazi-Looted Art

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 07:40 PM PDT

A lawsuit filed by members of the Kainer family contends that Swiss bank officials have not distributed money from sales of their relatives' art that was looted by the Nazis.






Making Merkel Wait, Finding Time for Truffles

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 06:53 PM PDT

President Vladimir V. Putin kept Chancellor Angela Merkel waiting for hours, met after 2 a.m. with Silvio Berlusconi, and joked at a news conference, but budged little on the Ukraine crisis.

Amid Assurances on Ebola, Obama Is Said to Seethe

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 06:47 PM PDT

President Obama has assured the public that the government's response was adequate. But he has also quietly faulted the handling as "not tight."






DealBook: Regulators Are Gauging Health of Europe’s Banks, and the Remedy May Sting a Little

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 06:36 PM PDT

Echoing a U.S. move from 2009, the European Central Bank is taking a hard look at banks' books, but its findings may further rattle the markets.






ISIS Militants in Syrian Border Town Begin to Retreat After a Monthlong Battle

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:53 PM PDT

The advance of Islamic State forces on Kobani, Syria, has stalled as the militants have been forced to retreat on several fronts, shifting the monthlong battle in favor of the Kurdish fighters defending the city.

Vice-Presidential Aide To Lead Ebola Response

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:45 PM PDT

A seasoned crisis-response operative, Ron Klain, is charged with managing the federal efforts to contain the deadly virus that has raised questions about the competence of Mr. Obama's administration.






Some Charges Are Dropped in Scandal in Turkey

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:37 PM PDT

A Turkish prosecutor on Friday dismissed charges against dozens of defendants in a sprawling corruption case that had reached the highest levels of Turkish politics.

On Religion: Stepping Off the Path and Redefining Faith

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:27 PM PDT

A group called Footsteps helps those breaking away from fundamentalist forms of Orthodox Judaism.






As Debts Pile Up, an Artist and His Work Face Eviction in Paris

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:15 PM PDT

The authorities in Paris are trying to make sure that none of the paintings and other art by Alain Le Yaouanc are lost or damaged as eviction looms.

Beijing Is Directing Hong Kong Strategy, Government Insiders Say

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:54 PM PDT

China has played a hidden role in directing the broad outlines of the response to pro-democracy protests, current and former officials from both governments say.

Despite Slumping Prices, No End in Sight for U.S. Oil Production Boom

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:33 PM PDT

Even after a fall of as much as 25 percent in oil prices, several reports say it would take a drop of $10 to $20 more a barrel to slow production even modestly.

In Europe, Fear of Ebola Exceeds the Actual Risks

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:58 PM PDT

Across the continent, as in the United States, the virus has stirred a wave of alarm that, according to experts, reflects the insecurities of the modern mind far more than any significant danger to public health.

The Documentary ‘Citizenfour’ Raises Political Questions

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:37 PM PDT

Laura Poitras's documentary "Citizenfour," a provocative and admiring look at Edward J. Snowden, is being backed by companies led by Obama allies.






Protesters Push Back on Police in Hong Kong

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:26 PM PDT

The police, who had gained control of the street in the Mong Kok district only hours before, retreated to avoid a confrontation.






12 Treasures of Europe

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:12 PM PDT

From chocolate in Brussels and silk in Florence to umbrellas in Paris and hats in London, discover special items in a dozen European cities.

At Least 14 Killed at Pop Concert in South Korea, Officials Say

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:06 PM PDT

A group of concertgoers plunged 66 feet after the steel grids at the top of a ventilation platform collapsed.






Update: The Latest on Ebola and Travel

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:06 PM PDT

News about the measures being taken to prevent travelers from spreading Ebola.

A Japanese Film Series, Brought to You by John Zorn

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 10:46 AM PDT

Mr. Zorn is programming a five-part monthly series of films at Japan Society, with a focus on less familiar Japanese films.

U.S. Commander Reports Heavy ISIS Losses in Syrian City of Kobani

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 10:34 AM PDT

The head of the United States Central Command indicated that even if the Islamic State managed to take Kobani, the victory would be costly to the group.

Nigerian Army Reports Truce With Militants

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 10:15 AM PDT

Nigerian news outlets reported that a truce came amid talks with the militants over the release of more than 200 girls kidnapped from a rural school months ago.

Drone Stunt at Belgrade Soccer Match Stirs Ethnic Tensions

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 09:22 AM PDT

An Albanian nationalist banner flown over a stadium in the Serbian capital ignited a brawl on the field and went on to provoke a full-scale diplomatic incident.






How Billionaire Oligarchs Are Becoming Their Own Political Parties

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 09:15 AM PDT

Is the Florida governor's race a campaign between a Democrat and a Republican or a battle between Tom Steyer and the Koch brothers?

A Frieze Art Fair That’s All Grown-Up

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 08:19 AM PDT

The 12th annual edition of Frieze, which closes on Sunday, was held, as usual, in a bespoke tent in Regent's Park, and this year featured 162 international dealers.

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