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Bal K. Thackeray, Leader of Right-Wing Indian Party, Dies at 86

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:21 PM PST

Mr. Thackeray was a newspaper cartoonist who became a powerful influence in Mumbai by stoking the grievances of the native population and Hindus against outsiders.

Arms With a Long Reach Help Hamas

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:42 PM PST

Recent Israeli attacks have been aimed at cutting the supply chain of rockets that for the first time enable Hamas to strike as far as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Sirens Disrupt the Sabbath in Jerusalem

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 11:07 AM PST

Residents of Jerusalem said Friday that they had felt largely immune from the current military operation, by virtue of the city's religious sites and its huge Palestinian population. Until they heard the wartime siren blaring.

Notable Wins With Long Putters Fuel Debate on Possible Ban

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:40 PM PST

Victories with long putters by Ernie Els at the British Open and Guan Tianlang, 14, at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship have fueled debate over a possible ban.

On Par: A Short History of Long Putters

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 02:18 PM PST

A timeline of memorable moments involving long putters, including Guan Tianlang's victory at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship using a belly putter.

Dozens Killed in School Bus Crash in Egypt

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 11:36 AM PST

A train slammed into a school bus as it crossed tracks in a town south of Cairo, dragging the bus at least a half-mile, a witness said. All but two of the 50 dead were children.

News Analysis: Middle East Challenges Obama’s ‘Light Footprint’

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 06:30 PM PST

The war in Syria and other eruptions in the Middle East are testing an American policy approach that employs remote-control technology and at-a-distance diplomacy.

Susan E. Rice Caught Up in Furor Over Benghazi

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:10 PM PST

Susan E. Rice, a blunt ambassador said to be a favored candidate for secretary of state, finds herself in the middle of a firestorm over the Benghazi attack.

In Myanmar, Obama Will See Land That Shaped His Grandfather

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 11:56 AM PST

The president's Kenyan grandfather, Hussein Onyango Obama, spent part of World War II in what was then called Burma as a cook for a British Army captain.

Russia Looks Askance at Corruption Drive

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:02 PM PST

Mushrooming scandals are unusual in Russia, given past reluctance to prosecute high-level officials, but as more pop up, some are wondering what has changed.

Marcellus Shale County Aims for Long-Term Gain

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:42 PM PST

Williamsport, Pa., and its surrounding area have made efforts to keep the benefits of the Marcellus Shale boom from evaporating in the event of a bust.

Poor Haitian Farmers Are Left Hopeless After Storm

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:21 PM PST

Haiti is slipping deeper into crisis, officials say, after the huge blow from Hurricane Sandy to the tiny nation still struggling to recover from the devastating earthquake of 2010.

Bal K. Thackeray, Leader of Right-Wing Indian Party, Dies at 86

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 03:59 PM PST

Mr. Thackeray was a newspaper cartoonist who became a powerful influence in Mumbai by stoking the grievances of the native population and Hindus against outsiders.

Special Report: Formula One: Taking Another Shot at a New Frontier With U.S. Grand Prix

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:47 PM PST

Formula One is returning to the United States for the first time since 2007, hoping to woo the American market with a Grand Prix on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

Special Report: Formula One: An Engineer's Passion for His Racing Work

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:47 PM PST

The chief operating officer of the Force India team in Formula One, the American Otmar Szafnauer, 48, has loved auto racing since his first go-kart ride as a child.

News Analysis: Family Ties and Hobnobbing Are Keys to Power in China

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:10 PM PST

Critics, including some Communist Party insiders, say China's process of selecting leaders produces a meritocracy of mediocrity.

Privatizing Greece, Slowly but Not Surely

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 10:07 AM PST

As Greece redoubles its efforts to cut its debt and stoke its economy, privatization is viewed as a last hope for luring foreign cash. But the effort has been sputtering.

Obama’s Road to Myanmar Is Paved With New Asia Intentions

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:21 PM PST

President Obama is making his first overseas trip after the election to China's backyard as the United States tries to increase its influence in the region.

Fraud Trial Begins in Kabul Bank Scandal

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 04:11 PM PST

Nearly two dozen people, including the former chairman and the former chief executive of Kabul Bank, went on trial in the theft of millions of dollars.

Syrian Opposition Council to Establish Envoy in France

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST

President François Hollande agreed to install an envoy just days after recognizing Syria's newly formed opposition council.