Russian Lawmakers Give Putin OK to Use Troops in Syria

Russian Lawmakers Give Putin OK to Use Troops in Syria
Kim Davis, Kentucky Clerk, Is Said to Have Met Pope
Reflections of a ‘Master Legislator’
Donna Shalala, President of Clinton Foundation, Has Stroke
World Briefing: Japan: China Detains 2 Japanese on Suspicion of Espionage
Chinese Magnate Is Accused of Lying About Millions in Cash He Brought to U.S.
Afghan Crisis Grows as Push to Retake Kunduz From Taliban Fails
John Kerry Rushes In Where Obama Will Not Tread
Russia Buildup Seen as Fanning Flames in Syria
Ralph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as C.E.O.
Georgia Executes Woman on Death Row Despite Clemency Bid and Pope’s Plea
House Republicans Start the Search for a Leader and a Message in 2016
New Ralph Lauren Chief Revived Old Navy After Successes at H&M
Walbrzych Journal: Possible Nazi Tunnels Fuel Treasure Seekers in Poland
Obama’s Call at U.N. to Fight ISIS With Ideas Is Largely Seen as Futile
Temporary Visas to Import Talent Help Copycats Take Jobs Abroad
Japan’s Leader Shinzo Abe Triples Aid to Address Mideast Refugee Crisis
The Saudi-Led Coalition’s Airstrikes in Yemen, and the Civilian Toll
Planned Parenthood’s Leader Pushes Back Against G.O.P. Critics
Obama and Raúl Castro Meet as U.S.-Cuba Ties Deepen

Posted: 30 Sep 2015 01:12 AM PDT

The upper chamber of the Russian parliament has voted unanimously to let President Vladimir Putin send Russian troops to Syria.

Kim Davis, Kentucky Clerk, Is Said to Have Met Pope

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 10:25 PM PDT

Pope Francis met secretly in Washington last week with Ms. Davis, the county clerk in Kentucky who defied a court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, her lawyer said.

Reflections of a ‘Master Legislator’

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:01 PM PDT

Nineteen interviews with Edward M. Kennedy, along with 170 more with colleagues, aides and others about his 46-year career, were released on Wednesday.

Donna Shalala, President of Clinton Foundation, Has Stroke

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:59 PM PDT

Ms. Shalala, 74, fell ill after leaving the closing events around the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

World Briefing: Japan: China Detains 2 Japanese on Suspicion of Espionage

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:38 PM PDT

Asked if Japan had sent spies to China, a government spokesman said, "As a nation, we absolutely do not do that. I want to say the same thing to all countries."

Chinese Magnate Is Accused of Lying About Millions in Cash He Brought to U.S.

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 07:17 PM PDT

Prosecutors say that Ng Lap Seng, a Chinese real estate magnate, lied to the authorities about how he used more than $4.5 million in cash that he brought into the United States.

Afghan Crisis Grows as Push to Retake Kunduz From Taliban Fails

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:07 PM PDT

After a promised counterattack against the Taliban fell apart, the U.S. conducted at least two airstrikes to assist the government.

John Kerry Rushes In Where Obama Will Not Tread

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:04 PM PDT

The idea that solving the crisis in Syria, or any diplomatic dilemma, may be elusive, perhaps even impossible, is no deterrent to Secretary of State John Kerry.

Russia Buildup Seen as Fanning Flames in Syria

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:02 PM PDT

On the long list of Moscow's goals in building up its military presence in Syria, taking on the Islamic State is but one entry, foreign policy experts say.

Ralph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as C.E.O.

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:02 PM PDT

The designer will turn over management of his fashion empire to Stefan Larsson, president of Old Navy, but will stay active in the company in new roles.

Georgia Executes Woman on Death Row Despite Clemency Bid and Pope’s Plea

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 06:02 PM PDT

Kelly Renee Gissendaner, who was convicted of orchestrating her husband's 1997 murder, was put to death Wednesday after she exhausted her appeals.

House Republicans Start the Search for a Leader and a Message in 2016

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:48 PM PDT

The only potential female candidate for speaker withdrew from consideration, and a South Carolina congressman said he was not interested.

New Ralph Lauren Chief Revived Old Navy After Successes at H&M

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 05:27 PM PDT

Stefan Larsson is credited with vastly expanding H&M's cheap chic fashion business and transforming Old Navy into a symbol of affordable fast fashion.

Walbrzych Journal: Possible Nazi Tunnels Fuel Treasure Seekers in Poland

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 03:33 PM PDT

Two recent claims by explorers have set off a frenzy over a legendary "gold train" and other possible valuables left behind in World War II.

Obama’s Call at U.N. to Fight ISIS With Ideas Is Largely Seen as Futile

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 03:23 PM PDT

The president's message at a summit meeting did not seem to elicit enthusiasm from leaders who fear that his strategy might legitimize their enemies.

Temporary Visas to Import Talent Help Copycats Take Jobs Abroad

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 03:14 PM PDT

A federal program intended to bring in workers with special skills is being used by some American companies to hire and train other foreign workers.

Japan’s Leader Shinzo Abe Triples Aid to Address Mideast Refugee Crisis

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 02:59 PM PDT

The prime minister announced a vast increase in aid to refugees and displaced people in the Middle East.

The Saudi-Led Coalition’s Airstrikes in Yemen, and the Civilian Toll

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 02:10 PM PDT

A New York Times correspondent answered questions, some submitted by readers, on the continuing Saudi-led aerial campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Planned Parenthood’s Leader Pushes Back Against G.O.P. Critics

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 01:02 PM PDT

In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Cecile Richards deplored what she called "outrageous accusations" that her organization profits from the sale of fetal tissue.