Greek Parliament Passes Bailout Deal, but Support for Alexis Tsipras Is Slipping

Greek Parliament Passes Bailout Deal, but Support for Alexis Tsipras Is Slipping
China’s Currency Stabilizes After 3-Day Slide
Indonesian Court Overturns Educators’ Convictions in Sexual Abuse Case, Lawyer Says
Obama Is Set to Discuss Rights Issues With China
On Golf: Rory McIlroy Returns, and Is Tested Immediately
A Secretive Path to Raising U.S. Flag in Cuba
Joe Biden Wades Further Into ’16 Bid
Indonesia Court Overturns Teachers' Sexual Abuse Convictions
‘Sesame Street’ to Air First on HBO for Next 5 Seasons
As Fire Smolders in Tianjin, Officials Rush to Stanch Criticism
Study Links Polluted Air in China to 1.6 Million Deaths a Year
ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape
News Analysis: China’s Renminbi Devaluation May Initiate New Phase in Global Currency War
Venezuela Releases Two Prominent Government Critics From Prison
Shinzo Abe’s Bid to Redefine Japan and Its Military Has Echoes of Family History
Europe Gives Google More Time to Respond to Antitrust Charges
Turkish Coalition Talks End Fruitlessly, Making New Elections Likely
Berlin Journal: A World War and Clashing Architecture Foil a German Arts District
Matter: For Evolving Brains, a ‘Paleo’ Diet Full of Carbs

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 01:21 AM PDT

The plan for a third international bailout was approved by lawmakers, but the prime minister faced a revolt from members of his Syriza party.

China’s Currency Stabilizes After 3-Day Slide

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 11:07 PM PDT

Over the past week, China's central bank effectively devalued the renminbi 4.4 percent, the steepest drop since the country's modern exchange rate system was set up in 1994.

Indonesian Court Overturns Educators’ Convictions in Sexual Abuse Case, Lawyer Says

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 09:44 PM PDT

The two men, one Canadian and one Indonesian, were convicted in April of sexually assaulting kindergartners, charges their school said had been fabricated.

Obama Is Set to Discuss Rights Issues With China

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 08:01 PM PDT

A top State Department official said Thursday that human rights would feature prominently in talks next month between President Xi Jinping of China and President Obama.

On Golf: Rory McIlroy Returns, and Is Tested Immediately

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 06:45 PM PDT

Rory McIlroy, who missed the British Open after injuring his left ankle, played the opening round of the P.G.A. Championship with the rising star Jordan Spieth, and both confronted a difficult course in Whistling Straits.

A Secretive Path to Raising U.S. Flag in Cuba

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 06:25 PM PDT

The story of America's reconciliation with Cuba is one of near misses, crossed wires and unexpected challenges that could have changed the course of history.

Joe Biden Wades Further Into ’16 Bid

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 06:06 PM PDT

As Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. vacations in South Carolina, he and those who support him are moving to put the pieces into place for a possible candidacy.

Indonesia Court Overturns Teachers' Sexual Abuse Convictions

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 05:59 PM PDT

An Indonesian court has overturned convictions against a Canadian teacher and an Indonesian teaching assistant who were serving 10 years in jail for sexually abusing three young children at a prestigious international school in Jakarta, their lawyer said Friday.

‘Sesame Street’ to Air First on HBO for Next 5 Seasons

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 05:53 PM PDT

Under the deal, production will increase to 35 episodes a year from the current 18, and a spinoff show and another new educational series for children will be created.

As Fire Smolders in Tianjin, Officials Rush to Stanch Criticism

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 05:34 PM PDT

Questions loomed over how the toxic chemicals that exploded in fireballs could be stored so close to congested residential areas.

Study Links Polluted Air in China to 1.6 Million Deaths a Year

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 03:28 PM PDT

A research group's findings may complicate the Chinese government's efforts to clean up the capital city of Beijing ahead of the 2022 Winter Games.

ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 02:09 PM PDT

Claiming the Quran's support, the Islamic State codifies sex slavery in conquered regions of Iraq and Syria and uses the practice as a recruiting tool.

News Analysis: China’s Renminbi Devaluation May Initiate New Phase in Global Currency War

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 02:02 PM PDT

Some analysts say the currency tensions could worsen some of the entrenched problems in the global economy. China's move also poses a dilemma for the Fed as it considers raising interest rates.

Venezuela Releases Two Prominent Government Critics From Prison

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 12:38 PM PDT

The releases of Raúl Baduel and Daniel Ceballos come as the government works to weaken opposition ahead of legislative elections set for December.

Shinzo Abe’s Bid to Redefine Japan and Its Military Has Echoes of Family History

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 11:51 AM PDT

Mr. Abe, who wants the military to take on limited combat roles, sees himself in the mold of his grandfather Nobusuke Kishi, a premier who helped redefine cooperation with America after the war.

Europe Gives Google More Time to Respond to Antitrust Charges

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 11:41 AM PDT

The move comes just days before an Aug. 17 deadline that Europe's competition authorities had set for Google to respond to the accusations.

Turkish Coalition Talks End Fruitlessly, Making New Elections Likely

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 11:28 AM PDT

The failure of Turkey's two largest political parties to form a coalition after June elections sets the stage for a new vote and threatens further instability.

Berlin Journal: A World War and Clashing Architecture Foil a German Arts District

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 09:37 AM PDT

The Kulturforum has long foiled urban planners and frustrated Berliners, but many hope that will change when a new home for modern art is built there.