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Botched Philippine Police Raid Jeopardizes Peace Deal With Rebel Group

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 22:31
The operation to capture a leading terrorism suspect killed 44 elite officers, and some congressmen have withdrawn support for a law to formalize the March peace agreement.

Sinosphere Blog: Dystopian Reality of China’s Smog Captured in ‘Airpocalypse’ App

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 21:34
Airpocalypse, a sleek, color-coded app, provides weather conditions in Chinese cities, shows air quality measurements and, perhaps most important, “shares your excitement” on clear days and “feels your pain” on smoggy ones.






DealBook: Alibaba Creates a Consumer Credit Rating Service

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 21:33
Sesame Credit Management will use data on online spending habits in an effort to make credit more available to millions of consumers across China.

Nishikori’s Late Rally Not Enough to Overcome Wawrinka

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 20:03
Kei Nishikori of Japan showed a burst of energy in the third set before falling 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(6) to Stan Wawrinka, who advanced to the semifinals.






A Resilient Madison Keys Ousts Venus Williams at the Australian Open

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 15:55
In a match that felt like a changing of the guard, Keys, an unseeded teenager, defeated the 34-year-old Williams to reach the semifinals in Melbourne.

States Move to Make Citizenship Exams a Classroom Aid

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 15:46
Arizona became the first state to require its high school students to pass the test that is given to immigrants who want to become United States citizens.

Outliving Horror for 70 Years and Never Forgetting

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 15:20
In 2005, about 1,500 survivors attended the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the death camps. This year, there were fewer than 300.






Open Source: Egypt Condemns Western Outrage at Fatal Shooting of Protester

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 14:21
The Foreign Ministry expressed dismay that the killing of a female activist in Cairo had drawn widespread condemnation from the West.






Russian Movie ‘Leviathan’ Gets Applause in Hollywood but Scorn at Home

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 14:19
The film has admirers and won a Golden Globe, but some Russian detractors want it banned and accuse its director of acting under Western orders.

Pontassieve Journal: Life of Italian Nobility for Sale, Complete With Regulations and Taxes

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 13:48
Italy’s long heritage of inherited wealth and property has withered thanks to cuts in government subsidies and high maintenance costs, among other factors.

Fidel Castro Shares Views on Warming of Relations

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 13:03
In a letter, Mr. Castro wrote that he did not trust the politics of the United States, but added that this was not “a rejection of a peaceful solution to conflicts.”

Botswana Doctor Is Named to Lead W.H.O. in Africa

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 12:26
The much-praised appointee, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, promised to overhaul the regional office, which has faced criticism for its slow response to the Ebola crisis.

Yahoo to Spin Off Its Stake in Alibaba

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 12:19
Shedding its 15 percent stake in the Chinese e-commerce site turns the spotlight to Yahoo’s plans to revamp its core Internet advertising business.






DealBook: Yahoo Could Sell Its Alibaba Shares Without a Big Tax Bill

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 10:47
Yahoo is expected on Tuesday to unveil its plans on how to divest its 15 percent stake in Alibaba without generating a huge amount of taxes. The primary options involve a spinoff of the company’s holdings in some fashion.






Apple’s Earnings Surge From Strong iPhones Sales in China

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 10:45
The success in China helped push Apple to a blockbuster quarter, increasing overall profit to $18 billion, and revenue to $74.6 billion in the latest quarter.






Smithsonian Considers Opening London Location

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 10:40
The Smithsonian Institution has announced that it is considering a new 40,000-square-foot exhibition space in London, to open in 2021.

The TV Watch: ‘The Americans’ Returns to FX With Season 3

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 10:16
Season 3 of “The Americans,” about Soviet spies posing as suburban parents in Reagan-era America, begins on Wednesday on FX.

Restaurants: Restaurant Review: Blue Smoke and North End Grill

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 09:14
Change happens, even at Danny Meyer’s restaurants, where it is considered a way to make things better.

Israeli Opposition Takes Aim at Netanyahu Over Planned Speech to Congress

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 08:21
Critics are attacking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who plans to address Congress before Israeli elections, for politicizing a key interest: curbing Iran’s nuclear program.

Missing: Bare-Chested Celtic God, Last Seen in Northern Ireland

Wed, 28/01/2015 - 08:14
The police in Northern Ireland have appealed for the public’s help to find the statue of Manannan Mac Lir, which was stolen from a remote mountainside.

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