Police: Al-Shabab Militants Kill 28 in Kenya Bus

Police: Al-Shabab Militants Kill 28 in Kenya Bus
Hong Kong Moves to Refashion Itself as a Global Hub of Creativity
In Zimbabwe’s Succession Battle, Mugabe Pulls the Strings
On Tennis: Roger Federer Is Dealt an Unlikely Defeat at Davis Cup
In a Shift, Obama Extends U.S. Role in Afghan Combat
Suddenly, Sri Lanka Presidential Elections Become a Real Contest
Amid Attacks, Obama Presses Congress to Move on Immigration
Brinkmanship Heightens as Deadline for a Nuclear Deal With Iran Looms
Mary McCartney’s Candid Camera
In Change of Strategy, China Cuts Interest Rate
Officials Revise Goals on Containing Ebola After Signs of Wider Exposure in Mali
Bits Blog: In Europe, a Resolution to Break Up Google
House Intel Panel Debunks Many Benghazi Theories
Biden Assails Russian Intervention in Ukraine as ‘Unacceptable’
After Rocky Transition, Tunisia Is Set for First Democratic Presidential Vote
Keeping Up With Kendall Jenner
In Berlin, Still Partying in the Ruins
Yangon’s Hero, Wielding Power of Stop and Go
In a Queens Court, Women Arrested for Prostitution Are Seen as Victims
Art Review: Harvard Art Museums, Revamped and Reopened
Allure of ISIS for Pakistanis Is on the Rise
Mario Draghi Says E.C.B. Will ‘Do What We Must’ to Stoke Inflation
Police Question Indian Guru and Find Arsenal in His Compound
After Outcry, Britain Bars ‘Pickup Artist’ From Entering
Record-Setting Sales are Still Being Driven by U.S. Artists and Buyers

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:24 PM PST

Al-Shabab militants from Somalia hijacked a bus in Kenya's north and killed 28 non-Muslims on board after they had been singled out from the rest of the passengers, police officials said Saturday.

Hong Kong Moves to Refashion Itself as a Global Hub of Creativity

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:18 PM PST

Private investors are working with the government to nurture local creative talent in a city better known for cargo ports and finance.

In Zimbabwe’s Succession Battle, Mugabe Pulls the Strings

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:57 PM PST

President Robert Mugabe is presiding over — and possibly choreographing — an increasingly fierce internal scramble for the rewards of high office.

On Tennis: Roger Federer Is Dealt an Unlikely Defeat at Davis Cup

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:12 PM PST

The Frenchman Gaël Monfils defeated Federer in straight sets in the Davis Cup final, but Federer's teammate Stan Wawrinka helped the Swiss to a 1-1 tie with a victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

In a Shift, Obama Extends U.S. Role in Afghan Combat

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:05 PM PST

The president's order would allow American forces to carry out missions against the Taliban and other militant groups threatening American troops or the Afghan government, sources said.

Suddenly, Sri Lanka Presidential Elections Become a Real Contest

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:57 PM PST

In a surprise, the president's health minister, who also was the general secretary of the ruling party, quit to run as the opposition candidate.

Amid Attacks, Obama Presses Congress to Move on Immigration

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:17 PM PST

President Obama returned to the Las Vegas high school where he called for an immigration overhaul last year, as he defended his recent executive actions.

Brinkmanship Heightens as Deadline for a Nuclear Deal With Iran Looms

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:17 PM PST

Difficulties in the talks suggested it was unlikely that any agreement that might be announced on Monday would be a complete one, and that a deadline extension would be needed.

Mary McCartney’s Candid Camera

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:48 PM PST

Paul McCartney's daughter's iPhone shots may be found on Instagram and in her new book, "Monochrome & Colour."

In Change of Strategy, China Cuts Interest Rate

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:23 PM PST

The step suggests that policy makers have become nervous about the pace at which growth is slowing, though analysts said the change's effect would be small.

Officials Revise Goals on Containing Ebola After Signs of Wider Exposure in Mali

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:50 PM PST

The leaders of the United Nations and the World Health Organization said nearly 500 people in Mali and Guinea had been exposed to a sickened imam who had been misdiagnosed.

Bits Blog: In Europe, a Resolution to Break Up Google

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:41 PM PST

The nonbinding resolution could increase pressure on Europe's the competition commissioner to bring formal charges against Google.

House Intel Panel Debunks Many Benghazi Theories

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:58 PM PST

A two-year investigation by the Republican-controlled House Intelligence Committee found that the C.I.A. and military acted properly in responding to the attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi.

Biden Assails Russian Intervention in Ukraine as ‘Unacceptable’

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:09 PM PST

Marking a year since the start of protests that ousted the last government, the American vice president also called on Kiev to complete a range of reforms.

After Rocky Transition, Tunisia Is Set for First Democratic Presidential Vote

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:03 PM PST

The front-runner, Beji Caid Essebsi, promises stability to a country that has had a few rocky years since kicking off the Arab Spring.

Keeping Up With Kendall Jenner

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 12:56 PM PST

The model may not yet be as famous as her big sister Kim Kardashian. But she's working on it.

In Berlin, Still Partying in the Ruins

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:50 AM PST

An aspect of reunification — the emergence of techno and a do-it-yourself club scene — has endured as a cornerstone of the city's identity.

Yangon’s Hero, Wielding Power of Stop and Go

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:47 AM PST

As liberalization swamps Myanmar's largest city with cars, a young police sergeant adept at managing the flow has been winning praise — and quite a few tips.

In a Queens Court, Women Arrested for Prostitution Are Seen as Victims

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:37 AM PST

Human Trafficking Intervention Court in Queens, the model for a statewide program, offers a deal: Get counseling instead of a record.

Art Review: Harvard Art Museums, Revamped and Reopened

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:27 AM PST

The Fogg, Sackler and Busch-Reisinger museums have reopened as the Harvard Art Museums, designed by Renzo Piano.

Allure of ISIS for Pakistanis Is on the Rise

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:42 AM PST

The Islamic State is not operating in Pakistan, officials say, but militants are beginning to invoke its name and some are pledging their allegiance.

Mario Draghi Says E.C.B. Will ‘Do What We Must’ to Stoke Inflation

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:00 AM PST

In a speech, the European Central Bank's president indicated that further stimulus measures were likely to be taken in a bid to avert deflation.

Police Question Indian Guru and Find Arsenal in His Compound

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 09:32 AM PST

The police said homemade bombs and firearms were found inside his vast compound, which included a hall the size of two football fields where he would deliver sermons.