Government Defends Management of Crises in Japan

Government Defends Management of Crises in Japan


Government Defends Management of Crises in Japan

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 10:30 AM PDT

A top government official on Sunday said the scale of the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and damaged a nuclear power station far surpassed what experts had planned for.


McIlroy Is the Hunted, With Woods in Pursuit

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:38 PM PDT

Rory McIlroy entered the final round with momentum and a four-shot lead, but Tiger Woods was in his traditional red shirt and had four birdies on the first seven holes.


VIDEO: How the Middle East is changing

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:31 PM PDT

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen's assessment of political change in the Middle East.


Leftist Set to Take Lead in Peruvian Vote

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:24 PM PDT

A left-leaning former army officer seemed set to capture the most votes in Peru's first-round presidential election Sunday, while three candidates seen as more business-friendly scrambled for second place and a slot in the runoff.


Kroenke set for Arsenal takeover

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:15 PM PDT

Stan Kroenke is poised to launch a full takeover for Arsenal after agreeing deals to buy shares owned by Danny Fiszman and Lady Nina Bracewell Smith.


The Women’s Health Initiative and the Body Politic

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Studies intended to be the last word on menopause revolutionized treatment, but they also led to confusion and debate.


City Room: A Farm Grows in the Battery

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 11:00 AM PDT

At the Battery, the first farm in 386 years is taking shape, in the form of a wild turkey.


Abstract Sunday: The 2011 Easter-Egg Audit

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 08:45 AM PDT

This is what happens when the taxman and the Easter Bunny meet.


Nigeria ruling party loses political ground

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 11:59 AM PDT

Emerging poll results show party of President Goodluck Jonathan with weakened grip on parliament.


Israel to Palestinians: We'll stop shooting if you do

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 04:22 AM PDT

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Sunday that Israel was willing to stop attacks on Gaza if the Palestinians stop firing into southern Israel.


Japan launches new search for victims

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 09:47 AM PDT

Thousands of troops launched an extensive search for victims of last month's earthquake and tsunami Sunday as the death toll from the nearly month-old disasters neared 13,000. FULL STORY | LOST CASH BEING TURNED IN


African Union panel meets Libyan officials in Tripoli

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 11:01 AM PDT

In the latest diplomatic effort to stop the bloodshed in Libya, an African Union committee is expected to meet with Libyan authorities in Tripoli on Sunday before connecting with opposition members in the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi.


Polls open in tight Peruvian presidential race

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 09:48 AM PDT

Polls opened in Peru Sunday in a tight presidential race that centers on how to best manage Peru's robust economic growth.


Mubarak threatens to sue over allegations against him

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday issued his first public remarks since his February 11 ouster.


True to Mission, Comedy Central Still Strong at 20

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:08 PM PDT

Twenty years in, Comedy Central is still the TV leader in comedy, its endurance the result of talent-spotting and demographic marketing.


Mubarak Denies Corruption and Defends His Legacy

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian autocrat forced from power two months ago, spoke for the first time since then in an audiotape.


DealBook: NYSE Euronext Rejects Bid by Nasdaq and ICE

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 12:30 PM PDT

The decision is likely to set off a battle over the Big Board operator between Deutsche Borse and Nasadaq and ICE.


VIDEO: Rising from the rubble in Japan

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 10:52 AM PDT

The BBC's Damian Grammaticas reports from the north-eastern fishing village of Otsuchi, where he found people determined to rebuild their shattered community.


Japan PM weakened by local elections and nuclear woes

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 11:05 AM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party fared badly in weekend local elections after Prime Minister Naoto Kan came under fire for his handling of the nuclear crisis, bolstering rivals who want him to quit once the crisis ends.


Blackpool 1-3 Arsenal

Posted: 10 Apr 2011 07:22 AM PDT

Arsenal keep their slim title hopes alive with a win that leaves Blackpool just a point above the relegation zone.


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