Outrage vs. Tradition, Wrapped in a High-Flying Flag of Dixie

Outrage vs. Tradition, Wrapped in a High-Flying Flag of Dixie
In Charleston, Raw Emotion at Hearing for Suspect in Church Shooting
Dominican Deadline Passes Without Mass Expulsion of Haitian Migrants
Unicef Fears Surge in Child Trafficking After Nepal Quakes
Red Tape Untangled, Young Nepalese Monks Find Ride to Safety
Greek Leader, Pressuring E.U. Lenders, Cozies Up to Putin in Russia
Review: Japanese Photographers Reflect on the Fukushima Catastrophe
European Regulators Lay Out Demands and Fines in Google Antitrust Case
Rise of Far-Right Party in Denmark Reflects Europe’s Unease
Nina Simone’s Time Is Now, Again
Afghan Parliament’s Term Is Extended After Squabbles Delay Elections
Norwegian Women Confess (Facetiously): We’re Terrible.
Iran Still Aids Terrorism and Bolsters Syria’s President, State Department Finds
In Transit: China by Bike and Kayak
A Show Finds Humor in Gaza’s Headlines. Will Hamas Get It?
Yemen Mediator Optimistic as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Brazil Arrests Head of Odebrecht in Petrobras Scandal
Door Opens Slightly to Cuba, but Businesses Face Difficulty Getting In
Gunman Attacks Car in West Bank, Killing Israeli
In English, French Paper Urges Britain to Heed Waterloo and Stay in E.U.

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 06:41 PM PDT

The debate has been renewed on social media and beyond about whether the flag should be displayed, and whether politicians should continue to defend it.

In Charleston, Raw Emotion at Hearing for Suspect in Church Shooting

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 06:10 PM PDT

Relatives of people killed in a shooting at a black church addressed the suspect, Dylann Roof, in court on Friday, tearfully offering forgiveness, and hope that he would confess and repent.

Dominican Deadline Passes Without Mass Expulsion of Haitian Migrants

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 06:08 PM PDT

The expected mass deportation of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic failed to materialize in the two days after the government's deadline for them to normalize their status.

Unicef Fears Surge in Child Trafficking After Nepal Quakes

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 05:38 PM PDT

Trafficking in Nepalese children was a problem before two earthquakes struck in April, but Unicef and the government fear the ensuing chaos may make a problem even worse.

Red Tape Untangled, Young Nepalese Monks Find Ride to Safety

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 05:36 PM PDT

Fifty-nine students, mostly boys, were airlifted by helicopter out of an isolated Buddhist monastery destroyed by the earthquake that struck Nepal in April.

Greek Leader, Pressuring E.U. Lenders, Cozies Up to Putin in Russia

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 05:31 PM PDT

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras shared a stage with President Vladimir V. Putin at an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg.

Review: Japanese Photographers Reflect on the Fukushima Catastrophe

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 03:38 PM PDT

The disaster of March 11, 2011, is the ostensible subject of the images on display, but their deeper subject is fear and anxiety.

European Regulators Lay Out Demands and Fines in Google Antitrust Case

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 02:09 PM PDT

Regulators say that Google uses its 90 percent market share in Europe to favor its own services over those of rivals like Microsoft.

Rise of Far-Right Party in Denmark Reflects Europe’s Unease

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 01:58 PM PDT

The anti-immigration Danish People's Party took second in Thursday's vote, underlining a growing crisis of confidence in the Continent's traditional politics.

Nina Simone’s Time Is Now, Again

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 01:50 PM PDT

The musician broadened the parameters of the great American pop artist, and her work is coming back to prominence.

Afghan Parliament’s Term Is Extended After Squabbles Delay Elections

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 01:49 PM PDT

President Ashraf Ghani lengthened the term of the current Parliament, which was to expire on Sunday, to allow time to negotiate a new date and process for elections.

Norwegian Women Confess (Facetiously): We’re Terrible.

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 12:53 PM PDT

In a video, several players address prejudices about women's soccer by admitting — with deadpan humor, and sometimes profanity — that they are all true.

Iran Still Aids Terrorism and Bolsters Syria’s President, State Department Finds

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 12:47 PM PDT

The country has been unwilling to moderate its foreign policy in the Middle East or bring Qaeda members to justice, an annual report released on Friday said.

In Transit: China by Bike and Kayak

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 12:31 PM PDT

A new tour from Adventure Life allows travelers to explore China on foot, by bicycle and via kayak.

A Show Finds Humor in Gaza’s Headlines. Will Hamas Get It?

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:51 AM PDT

A new satirical video series in Gaza pokes fun at Palestinian leaders, and tests boundaries set by the Hamas-led government.

Yemen Mediator Optimistic as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:45 AM PDT

The United Nations mediator for Yemen's talks with Houthi rebels said discussions yielded no progress, not even for a humanitarian cease-fire.

Brazil Arrests Head of Odebrecht in Petrobras Scandal

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:41 AM PDT

The investigation is looking into whether subcontractors may have colluded with top Petrobras executives to overbill the company and pay bribes.

Door Opens Slightly to Cuba, but Businesses Face Difficulty Getting In

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:33 AM PDT

For all the early optimism, businesses and advocates for engagement are increasingly finding that genuine normalization is still more aspiration than reality.