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Sinosphere: The Findings of China’s Climate Change Report

Sinosphere: The Findings of China’s Climate Change Report


Sinosphere: The Findings of China’s Climate Change Report

Posted: 30 Nov 2015 01:08 AM PST

The latest report by the Chinese government assesses how climate change has affected and is likely to affect China.









Israel Convicts 2 Youths in 2014 Killing of Palestinian

Posted: 30 Nov 2015 12:30 AM PST

A Jerusalem court has convicted two Israeli youths in the grisly killing last year of 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir, who was burned to death in east Jerusalem.









Predatory Islamic State Wrings Money From Those It Rules

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 10:32 PM PST

The earnings from the militants' violent collection practices total tens of millions of dollars a month, approaching $1 billion a year, according to some estimates.









Japan Whaling Fleet Set to Leave for Antarctic

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 09:51 PM PST

Japan's whaling fleet leaves Tuesday for the Antarctic for a three-month, scaled-down hunt, the government said, despite protests from opponents who say Tokyo has not proven that whales need to be killed for research.









N.F.L. Roundup: Broncos Knock Patriots From Ranks of the Unbeaten

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 09:30 PM PST

Denver running back C.J. Anderson's 48-yard run in overtime at a snowy Sports Authority Field was the game winner, and the rookie quarterback Brock Osweiler shined in his duel with New England's Tom Brady.









Andy Murray Propels Britain to Victory in the Davis Cup

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 09:19 PM PST

The world's No. 2 player capped an emotional tournament by beating David Goffin of Belgium in straight sets, giving Britain first title in 79 years.









Searching for Answers and Comfort After Killings at Planned Parenthood

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 07:00 PM PST

The governor of Colorado and other national leaders condemned Friday's attack as a form of terrorism in discussions on the factors behind such frequent shootings.









News Analysis: Discord Between Turkey and Russia Is Fueled by Leaders’ Similarities

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 06:16 PM PST

Not long ago, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, earned about the warmest accolade possible from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. That was then.









Kobe Bryant Announces Retirement

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 05:37 PM PST

The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Sunday on The Players' Tribune website that he will retire after this season, his 20th in the N.B.A.









France Uses Sweeping Powers to Curb Climate Protests, but Clashes Erupt

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 05:31 PM PST

Despite efforts to limit any disruption to a two-week global climate conference in Paris, 174 people were taken into custody when demonstrators fought with the police.









In Africa, Pope Francis Makes His First Visit to a War Zone

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 05:25 PM PST

Pope Francis landed in Bangui, capital of the divided and destitute Central African Republic, in a bid to support efforts at peace and reconciliation.









E.U. Offers Turkey 3 Billion Euros to Stem Migrant Flow

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 04:52 PM PST

European Union leaders met with Turkey's prime minister on Sunday, promising aid and other inducements in exchange for Turkish action to clamp down on asylum seekers.









Tensions With Russia Add to a Chill in Turkey’s Economy

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 04:29 PM PST

Even before Russia imposed sanctions over the downing of a combat jet, an influx of migrants and a loss of export markets hindered Turkey's economy.









Obama Honors Paris Attack Victims

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 03:57 PM PST

At another time, it would have been a glorious tour of Paris by night. But for the saddest of destinations.









Memo From Thailand: Thai Economy and Spirits Are Sagging

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 03:49 PM PST

Thailand was once the torchbearer of freedom and prosperity in Southeast Asia. But now when Thais look to their neighbors, they feel envy, not pity.









Paris Deal Would Herald an Important First Step on Climate Change

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 02:52 PM PST

There are reasons to believe the Paris negotiations are different from previous failed efforts, but an agreement would hardly halt global warming.









Optimism Abounds as Burkina Faso Votes for President

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 01:11 PM PST

After 27 years under the same president and months of political turmoil, there was heavy voter turnout to choose from a slate of a dozen candidates.









Israel Aims to Recreate Wine That Jesus and King David Drank

Posted: 29 Nov 2015 10:55 AM PST

The redevelopment of local varietals — like so many things in this contested land — is not free of political friction.









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