BP Posts Net Loss of $4.4 Billion in Fourth Quarter

BP Posts Net Loss of $4.4 Billion in Fourth Quarter
South Korean Who Killed 5 Fellow Soldiers Is Sentenced to Die
India and Australia Try to Spur Growth in Face of Global Slowdown
In Christie’s Career, a Fondness for Luxe Benefits When Others Pay the Bills
Pharmacies in Venezuela Are Accused of ‘Sabotage’
German Chancellor Rules Out Weapons Aid to Ukraine
France’s Ideals, Forged in Revolution, Face a Modern Test
Catholics Fear Campaign of Church Attacks in India
Johnny Manziel Enters Treatment Program
Michael Chow’s Art Show in Beijing Honors His Father
For Williams, Triumph and Pain Come at One Speed
U.S. Declassifies Some Information on Afghan Forces
ArtsBeat: Two Bronze Sculptures Are Attributed to Michelangelo
Michelin Announces 2015 Rankings for France
For Mule Deer, an Incredible Journey
Sinosphere Blog: Mr. Chow Uncovers His Inner Artist, and Brings It Home to China
Channel in Bahrain Goes Silent After Giving Opposition Airtime
At War Blog: Tracking the Weapons Used to Fight Ukraine’s War
Lower Oil Prices Strike at Heart of Canada’s Oil Sands Production
In This Song, a Bleep Fills In for ‘Bombay’

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 12:55 AM PST

Plummeting oil prices caused the British giant to write off about $5.5 billion on the value of certain assets while sharply reducing capital spending.

South Korean Who Killed 5 Fellow Soldiers Is Sentenced to Die

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 12:49 AM PST

The 23-year-old sergeant, who said he had been bullied, attacked soldiers in his unit with a rifle and a hand grenade in June.

India and Australia Try to Spur Growth in Face of Global Slowdown

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 12:27 AM PST

The Indian central bank will lower its reserve requirement for banks, freeing up money to lend, while Australia cut short-term interest rates to a record low.

In Christie’s Career, a Fondness for Luxe Benefits When Others Pay the Bills

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 07:37 PM PST

While Gov. Chris Christie's political image is a populist Everyman preaching austerity, he has long indulged luxury tastes, sometimes in ethically questionable situations.

Pharmacies in Venezuela Are Accused of ‘Sabotage’

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 06:37 PM PST

The Venezuelan authorities detained several executives of a pharmacy chain, which President Nicolás Maduro accused of orchestrating long lines to sow discontent.

German Chancellor Rules Out Weapons Aid to Ukraine

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 05:57 PM PST

Angela Merkel, on a visit with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, also said that sanctions against Russia for its actions in eastern Ukraine should remain in place.

France’s Ideals, Forged in Revolution, Face a Modern Test

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 04:22 PM PST

The notion of France as a "totalitarian democracy" has arisen in debates over whether the French identity can make room for its growing Muslim population.

Catholics Fear Campaign of Church Attacks in India

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 04:14 PM PST

At least five Roman Catholic churches in and around Delhi have reported various episodes, including suspected arson, burglary, vandalism and stone-throwing.

Johnny Manziel Enters Treatment Program

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 03:08 PM PST

Manziel, the Cleveland Browns quarterback, who has earned a reputation as a hard-partying celebrity, has entered a treatment program

Michael Chow’s Art Show in Beijing Honors His Father

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:20 PM PST

The founder of the Mr. Chow restaurants, having his first art show in China, says he likes collaging because "you can put things together that shouldn't be together, and that's my life."

For Williams, Triumph and Pain Come at One Speed

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:18 PM PST

Serena Williams, 33, who looked fit in winning the Australian Open, has had public health setbacks in recent months and said she could use someone to rein her in.

U.S. Declassifies Some Information on Afghan Forces

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:15 PM PST

The data had been available for the past six years. But last week word leaked that it would be kept secret.

ArtsBeat: Two Bronze Sculptures Are Attributed to Michelangelo

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:09 PM PST

Researchers believe that two works on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge University may be the only known surviving bronze sculptures by Michelangelo.

Michelin Announces 2015 Rankings for France

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:08 PM PST

The chef who stands to achieve the most fame, with three stars, the highest designation, is Yannick Alléno of Le Pavillon Ledoyen.

For Mule Deer, an Incredible Journey

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:34 PM PST

Capturing and testing mule deer may help save their migration routes.

Sinosphere Blog: Mr. Chow Uncovers His Inner Artist, and Brings It Home to China

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:00 PM PST

Best known as the man behind Mr. Chow restaurants, Michael Chow returned to making art about three years ago after 50 years, painting under his Chinese name, Zhou Yinghua.

Channel in Bahrain Goes Silent After Giving Opposition Airtime

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 12:41 PM PST

The truncated debut of the channel, Al Arab, was the latest example of efforts by Arab monarchies to portray themselves as open while suppressing domestic critics.

At War Blog: Tracking the Weapons Used to Fight Ukraine’s War

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 12:14 PM PST

To what degree is Russia supplying the weapons that are helping antigovernment forces in Ukraine sustain their secessionist movement?

Lower Oil Prices Strike at Heart of Canada’s Oil Sands Production

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 11:43 AM PST

Suppliers of items like safety boots, cleaning services and housing have experienced uncertainty as excavation projects seek to cut operating costs.