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South African Prosecutors Start Push to Appeal Pistorius’s Sentence

South African Prosecutors Start Push to Appeal Pistorius’s Sentence


South African Prosecutors Start Push to Appeal Pistorius’s Sentence

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 01:01 AM PST

"We're saying not enough weight was given to the consequences of what happened," the chief prosecutor said of the sentence given to the track star Oscar Pistorius.






Sinosphere Blog: A Day Among the Protesters’ Tents in Hong Kong

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 12:43 AM PST

On Tuesday, Sinosphere will explore Hong Kong's last major remaining protest camp and ask people there about the demonstrations and their legacy.






DealBook: Chinese Stocks Lose Some Wind as Key Index Drops 5%

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 12:13 AM PST

Chinese stock markets have been resurgent in recent months, but showed the first hint at unraveling on Tuesday.

Suicide Attacks Kill Five in Eastern Yemen Army Base-Sources

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 11:45 PM PST

Two suicide car bombs exploded at an army headquarters in eastern Yemen on Tuesday, killing five people, security sources said.






Bits Blog: Warm West Coast Reception for China’s Web Czar (Chillier in Washington)

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 07:47 PM PST

Lu Wei, the de facto head of China's Internet policy, was greeted warmly by tech executives, but faced strong criticism from officials in Washington.






Rich Nations Urged to Take In Syrian Refugees

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 07:32 PM PST

A consortium of nongovernmental organizations called on the world's rich countries to pledge to offer sanctuary to at least 180,000 Syrians, just 5 percent of refugees from Syria.

Muko Journal: A ‘Black Widow’ Case Strikes a Nerve in Japan

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 07:06 PM PST

The sudden death of a newlywed 75-year-old man had led to suspicions that his wife, Chisako Kakehi, may have killed as many as seven men.






Unrest Over Race Is Testing Obama’s Legacy

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 06:51 PM PST

White House advisers say that addressing the nation's racial conflicts is now an imperative for the president's final years in office.

Philippines Pushes Developing Countries to Cut Their Emissions

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 06:33 PM PST

The Philippines, taking the brunt of disastrous typhoons, is now challenging every nation to embrace emissions reductions.

Sports of The Times: Hosting the Games, Just Not All of Them

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 06:19 PM PST

The Olympic Committee opened the door for host cities to export some events to distant locations, which could affect the unifying quality of the Games.

White House and G.O.P. Clash Over Torture Report

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 06:15 PM PST

As some officials expressed fears of violent reprisals, the White House acknowledged "some risk" and a desire for transparency.






Oil Falls to 5-Year Low, and Companies Start to Retrench

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 05:57 PM PST

Major oil companies are scaling back drilling plans and laying off workers, with prices off 40 percent since July.

Speeding Up and Shrinking, Rugby Extends Global Reach

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 05:23 PM PST

Rugby sevens, which uses fewer players in shorter games, has been added as an Olympic sport, driving the sport's growth around the world.

Modi’s Campaign Stop in Kashmir Is Notable for Lack of Unrest

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 05:22 PM PST

The prime minister of India has a complicated past with Muslims, who make up a majority of the troubled region. So an uneventful campaign stop came as a surprise.






Earthquake Plan Would Require Retrofitting Thousands of Los Angeles Buildings

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 04:40 PM PST

Mayor Eric M. Garcetti announced an ambitious plan for preserving structures, water lines and telecommunications in a major quake.

Allies to Bolster U.S. Troops Advising Iraqis

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 04:31 PM PST

The combined number of military advisers helping Iraq forces in their fight against the Islamic State would be 4,500.






HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Draws Backlash Over Rape Plot

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 03:43 PM PST

An episode of "The Newsroom" on HBO has generated a backlash against an argument that some critics found disparaged the credibility of rape victims.

T Magazine: From Kim Kardashian to Miley Cyrus, Looking Back on Art Basel Miami’s Week of Excess

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 03:10 PM PST

The narrative of the annual event is told through its most spectacular moments. As was to be expected, only a few of these were deeply rooted in art.






Open Source: Saudi Activists Call for the Release of Women Detained for Driving

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 02:49 PM PST

Saudi activists appealed to their king to free two women detained last week for challenging the conservative kingdom's ban on women driving.






Copenhagen Lighting the Way to Greener, More Efficient Cities

Posted: 08 Dec 2014 02:41 PM PST

Urban areas around the world are installing wireless networks of streetlamps and sensors that could ease traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions.

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