Conference to Aid Syrians Falls Short of Expectations

Conference to Aid Syrians Falls Short of Expectations
News Analysis: As Nuclear Talks Drag on, U.S. and Iran Find It Harder to Hear Each Other
Bills on ‘Religious Freedom’ Upset Capitols in Arkansas and Indiana
Obama Removes Weapons Freeze Against Egypt
Provisional Government in Libyan Capital Forces Out Its Own Prime Minister
Raid to Rescue Hostage in Istanbul Ends in Death
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended to Wednesday, Negotiators Say
Muhammadu Buhari, a Familiar, and Now Less Divisive, Choice for Nigerian Voters
Seville Journal: Pillars of Holy Week Processions Put Teamwork and Brawn on Display
Silicon Valley Leaders, New to Social Issues, Come Together Over Indiana Law
Gary Dahl, Inventor of the Pet Rock, Dies at 78
Scott Walker, Allergic to Dogs, May Run Against Political History
Deportation of Salvadoran General Accused in ’80s Killings Is Delayed
Strikes in Argentina Bring Transportation to Standstill
Review: ‘American Odyssey,’ a New NBC Series, Stars Anna Friel
T Magazine: Soho House Lets the Public in With Turkish Baths
Special Section: Nasdaq Builds Nursery for Start-Ups
Defying Criticism, Arkansas Legislature Passes Bill on Religious Freedom
Lens Blog: Photos That Echo Russia and Ukraine
Campaign Finance Complaints Filed Against 4 Presidential Hopefuls

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 08:16 PM PDT

Delegates to an international fund-raising conference for victims of the Syrian war pledged $3.8 billion, less than half the emergency humanitarian assistance sought by the United Nations for this year.

News Analysis: As Nuclear Talks Drag on, U.S. and Iran Find It Harder to Hear Each Other

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 06:27 PM PDT

Uniquely American and Iranian political sensitivities at the marathon nuclear negotiations have many wondering whether the two countries are ready to overcome decades of suspicion.

Bills on ‘Religious Freedom’ Upset Capitols in Arkansas and Indiana

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 06:08 PM PDT

As Arkansas passed its own measure, Indiana's governor responded to growing criticism of his state by critics who say the legislation could be used to discriminate against gay men and lesbians.

Obama Removes Weapons Freeze Against Egypt

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 06:03 PM PDT

President Obama's decision was seen as being for national security interests, despite differences with Egypt on democracy and human rights.

Provisional Government in Libyan Capital Forces Out Its Own Prime Minister

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 05:53 PM PDT

A group of 14 of Omar al-Hassi's ministers had demanded his exit and threatened to quit if he remained in place.

Raid to Rescue Hostage in Istanbul Ends in Death

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 05:47 PM PDT

A prosecutor was held captive at the city's main courthouse on Tuesday and was killed after Turkish special forces stormed the building.

Iran Nuclear Talks Extended to Wednesday, Negotiators Say

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 05:41 PM PDT

With a deadline just hours away, negotiators appeared to be struggling to move closer to a preliminary accord to limit Tehran's nuclear program.

Muhammadu Buhari, a Familiar, and Now Less Divisive, Choice for Nigerian Voters

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 05:36 PM PDT

Muhammadu Buhari and his supporters say he has left his past, as a harsh military ruler in the 1980s, behind.

Seville Journal: Pillars of Holy Week Processions Put Teamwork and Brawn on Display

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 05:09 PM PDT

Young men known as costaleros, who carry the heavy religious floats that are paraded around during Holy Week celebrations, are the hidden but indispensable elements of the Easter celebrations across Spain.

Silicon Valley Leaders, New to Social Issues, Come Together Over Indiana Law

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 04:40 PM PDT

In an industry that avoids controversy, the heads of several prominent companies, including Apple and Salesforce.com, have chosen to pick a battle.

Gary Dahl, Inventor of the Pet Rock, Dies at 78

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 03:55 PM PDT

The 1975 fad made Mr. Dahl, a down-at-the-heels advertising copywriter when he hit on the idea, a millionaire practically overnight, but he came to regret the brainstorm that gave rise to it in the first place.

Scott Walker, Allergic to Dogs, May Run Against Political History

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 03:20 PM PDT

In his likely candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces a different sort of constitutional challenge: overcoming his aversion to man's best friend.

Deportation of Salvadoran General Accused in ’80s Killings Is Delayed

Posted: 31 Mar 2015 02:42 PM PDT

Immigration authorities who have tried for years to deport Gen. Carlos Eugenio Vides Casanova now say he has to remain in the United States for at least another week.