Suicide Bomber Attacks Car of Afghan Women’s Leader; 3 Killed

Suicide Bomber Attacks Car of Afghan Women’s Leader; 3 Killed
Obama Moves Close to Calling Russian Action in Ukraine an Invasion
Roger Federer Shows He Can Still Generate Sparks in the Twilight of His Career
Iraq and U.S. Find Some Potential Sunni Allies Have Already Been Lost
In Shift, Pakistanis Fleeing War Flow Into Beleaguered Afghanistan
Martin Salia, Surgeon With Ebola, Arrives in Nebraska From Sierra Leone
Some New Frustrations as Health Exchange Opens
In Malaysia, Activists Draw Attention to Colonial-Era Sedition Act
A Familiar Anger Begins to Boil Again in Mexico
After Three Days on the Town in New York, European Sailors Head Home
In Egypt, Jihadists Release Video of an October Attack
Keeping Score: To the End, Kobe Bryant Is a Shooting Guard, Hot or Cold
Top General Arrives in Baghdad to See U.S. Contribution in Fight Against ISIS
More Federal Agencies Are Using Undercover Operations
Listening Post: Finishing Asia Tour, Obama Promotes More Ambitious Foreign Policy
Putin Gets a Cool Reception From G-20
Power Up: No. 1 With a Bullet: ‘Nadeshot’ Becomes a Call of Duty Star
Electrical Scalp Device Can Slow Progression of Deadly Brain Tumors
Pakistanis Optimistic on Ties After Afghan Leader’s Visit
Hong Kong Activists Kept From Flying to Beijing
Lens Blog: Deporting Human Rights Abusers

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 01:03 AM PST

The apparent target was Shukria Barakzai, an outspoken legislator who has campaigned for women's rights and has ran underground schools for girls.

Obama Moves Close to Calling Russian Action in Ukraine an Invasion

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 12:21 AM PST

The American president said that the United States and its allies would continue to impose sanctions on Russia.

Roger Federer Shows He Can Still Generate Sparks in the Twilight of His Career

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 05:29 PM PST

Roger Federer, who defeated Stan Wawrinka on Saturday, will face Novak Djokovic on Sunday for the title in the ATP World Tour Finals.

Iraq and U.S. Find Some Potential Sunni Allies Have Already Been Lost

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 04:11 PM PST

The United States and the Iraqi government want to enlist Sunni tribes to fight the Islamic State, but many of them have already been co-opted or conquered.

In Shift, Pakistanis Fleeing War Flow Into Beleaguered Afghanistan

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 03:44 PM PST

Pakistani military's continuing offensive against Islamist militants in the North Waziristan tribal region has forced an exodus of at least 1.5 million residents.

Martin Salia, Surgeon With Ebola, Arrives in Nebraska From Sierra Leone

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 02:11 PM PST

Dr. Salia, who lives with his family in Maryland, was taken to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where two other Ebola patients were treated successfully.

Some New Frustrations as Health Exchange Opens

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 01:12 PM PST

The health insurance marketplace opened for business on Saturday, and, in contrast to the technological frustrations of opening day last fall, consumers found that they could actually use it.

In Malaysia, Activists Draw Attention to Colonial-Era Sedition Act

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 01:02 PM PST

The Sedition Act, a British colonial-era law, is being used to charge and investigate politicians, activists, academics and students. But a law professor is challenging its constitutionality.

A Familiar Anger Begins to Boil Again in Mexico

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 12:51 PM PST

The shocking reports about the mass disappearance of college students have stoked the anger of many Mexicans toward corrupt politicians and police officers.

After Three Days on the Town in New York, European Sailors Head Home

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 11:36 AM PST

More than 450 marines and sailors from Holland, Spain and England were set to depart after a three-day shore leave in New York City.

In Egypt, Jihadists Release Video of an October Attack

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 10:12 AM PST

The 30-minute video was the first to be released by the militant group, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, since publicly declaring its affiliation on Monday with the Islamic State.

Keeping Score: To the End, Kobe Bryant Is a Shooting Guard, Hot or Cold

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 10:05 AM PST

The Lakers' star established the career record for most missed field-goal attempts, a category in which leaders generally reach the Hall of Fame.

Top General Arrives in Baghdad to See U.S. Contribution in Fight Against ISIS

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 10:04 AM PST

On his first visit to Baghdad since the beginning of the American-led military campaign against the Islamic State, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said he wanted to get a sense of how the troops were doing.

More Federal Agencies Are Using Undercover Operations

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 09:53 AM PST

Once largely the domain of the F.B.I., undercover work has increased across federal agencies as policies have changed, according to officials, former agents and documents.

Listening Post: Finishing Asia Tour, Obama Promotes More Ambitious Foreign Policy

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 09:35 AM PST

The scorecard for President Obama's Asia trip looks drastically different from the last one, with a landmark climate-change agreement and a trade deal with China.

Putin Gets a Cool Reception From G-20

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 09:14 AM PST

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia faced a chorus of criticism at a summit meeting, where the fighting in Ukraine threatened to overshadow talk of global economics.

Power Up: No. 1 With a Bullet: ‘Nadeshot’ Becomes a Call of Duty Star

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 09:11 AM PST

Three years ago, Matt Haag was flipping burgers at McDonald's. Today he makes his living playing video games and has 1.5 million YouTube subscribers.

Electrical Scalp Device Can Slow Progression of Deadly Brain Tumors

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 05:47 AM PST

An electrical device glued to the scalp can slow cancer growth and prolong survival in people with the deadliest type of brain tumor, glioblastoma, researchers have found.

Pakistanis Optimistic on Ties After Afghan Leader’s Visit

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 04:53 AM PST

As President Ashraf Ghani met with Pakistan's prime minister on Saturday, officials were upbeat about a possible reset in the relationship.

Hong Kong Activists Kept From Flying to Beijing

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 02:23 AM PST

The students calling for free elections had proposed a meeting with China's prime minister, but they were turned away Saturday at the Hong Kong airport.

Lens Blog: Deporting Human Rights Abusers

Posted: 15 Nov 2014 02:01 AM PST

A look back at the role of commanding officers in El Salvador's civil war, where the military committed massacres and other atrocities. Efforts to deport some of these retired generals have yet to be successful.