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Taliban Flag Is Gone in Qatar, but Talks Remain in Doubt

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 06:10 PM PDT

Afghan officials confirmed that the Taliban had removed an objectionable sign and a flag on display at their office in Doha, but whether Afghanistan will send its official delegation remains questionable.
    

Brazil, Fortune and Fate Turn on Billionaire

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 05:47 PM PDT

Once worth $34.5 billion, Eike Batista's holdings are now estimated at $4.8 billion and falling. With Brazil's streets churning in protest, the markets — and Mr. Batista's fortune — is on uncertain terrain.
    

Official Corruption in Mexico, Once Rarely Exposed, Is Starting to Come to Light

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 05:23 PM PDT

Several former governors and public officials have recently found themselves under investigation or facing public scorn.
    

Kerry Prods India to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 05:11 PM PDT

On his first visit to India as secretary of state, John Kerry urged the nation to take action against global warming.
    

New Downtown Musicals Come With Caviar and Cocktails

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:12 PM PDT

New musicals downtown, like "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," offer audiences intimacy with performers and high-end amenities, but at a great cost.
    

Abbas Accepts Prime Minister’s Resignation

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority asked Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah to stay on until a replacement could be found.
    

Chinese Dissident Arrives in Taiwan

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 04:51 PM PDT

The activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled to the United States last year, is expected to further anger Chinese officials with his 18-day visit to Taiwan, where he will address the legislature.
    

Mandela’s Condition Is Reported to Deteriorate to ‘Critical’

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:51 PM PDT

News of the former South African leader's downturn uses the strongest language yet after three weeks of hospitalization.
    

Egyptian General Warns Against Violence as Anniversary Approaches

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 04:20 PM PDT

The defense minister said the military would act decisively to prevent violence during protests against President Morsi next week.
    

The Media Equation: British Invasion Reshuffles U.S. Media

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:32 PM PDT

The observation about the proliferation of British talent in the American media landscape is hardly new, but something is at work here.
    

Straight Sets: Before Trying to Defend His Title, Federer Takes a Look Back

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 07:27 PM PDT

Roger Federer, 32, has spent a lot of time in recent days talking about history and legacy.
    

As Social Media Swirls Around It, Supreme Court Sticks to Its Analog Ways

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:06 PM PDT

In a city beset by leaks, the Supreme Court's rulings remain stubbornly opaque until they are handed out (on paper, first) by the court's public relations staff.
    

New Venture Focuses on Science of Deal, Not Art of the Deal

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:37 AM PDT

Since its founding in 2009, Google Ventures has stood out in an industry whose track record has trailed the stock markets at large.
    

Williams Apologizes as She Tries to Play Down a Tiff With Sharapova

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:08 PM PDT

Serena Williams apologized for comments about the Steubenville rape case and said she had reached out to Maria Sharapova to address remarks she made about her personal life.
    

6 Are Killed By Worker In Shanghai

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:21 AM PDT

A Shanghai man is accused of beating one person to death and shooting five others after a dispute, a rare instance of gun violence in China.
    

Spanish Police Arrest 84 in Crackdown on Doping

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:16 AM PDT

Spain's Interior Ministry said the police dismantled two criminal gangs involved in importing and distributing steroids, blood boosters and growth hormones.
    

The Lede: Tracking Snowden

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 09:34 AM PDT

The Lede is providing live updates on the former National Security Agency contractor who has acknowledged disclosing information about American surveillance programs.
    

News Analysis: Central Banks Criticize Europe for Political Gridlock on Economy

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 07:01 AM PDT

The Bank for International Settlements warned political leaders not to expect central banks to hold the global economy together forever.
    

Weather Hampers Rescue of Flood Victims in India

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 08:23 AM PDT

Dense fog slowed efforts to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the northern India state of Uttarakhand, where at least 1,000 people have died.
    

Fashion Review: Stefano Pilati’s ‘Feeling’ for Zegna

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 04:59 AM PDT

The designer, formerly with Yves Saint Laurent, sends out a collection for Ermenegildo Zegna that included "couture" pieces and a new subtlety with fabrics.