Art Review: Combining People and Machines in Venice

Art Review: Combining People and Machines in Venice


Art Review: Combining People and Machines in Venice

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 10:15 AM PDT

A political commentary from the United States with Allora & Calzadilla's works at the Venice Biennale.


Top Kremlin aide says Putin is God's gift to Russia

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:20 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was sent to Russia by God to help his country during one of its most turbulent times, the Kremlin's chief political strategist said on Friday in rare public remarks.


UN warns US over Texas execution

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:11 PM PDT

The US violated international law when the US executed a Mexican citizen, the top United Nations' human rights official has said.


Venezuela inmates free 'hostages'

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:00 PM PDT

Armed inmates who seized control of a Venezuelan prison three weeks ago have released almost 150 inmates, state media report.


The 6th Floor: Long Story Shortlist, First Edition

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 11:43 AM PDT

The debut of a new regular feature: the week's best long-form journalism published in The Times, selected by our editors.


South Sudan set to join world's nations

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:08 PM PDT

Flurry of pre-independence activity in the capital of South Sudan, as workers clean up and dignitaries arrive.


In Egypt, Anger Turns Toward Military

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Egyptians endured soaring temperatures to protest in Tahrir Square on Friday against the slow pace of political reforms nearly five months after the fall of President Hosni Mubarak.


Syrian Protest Seen Bolstered By U.S. Envoy's Visit

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Syrians in Hama defied a week-long security crackdown by joining nationwide protests Friday, apparently boosted by a visit to the city by the U.S. ambassador to Syria.


Japan Examines Future of Tepco

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:48 PM PDT

A government-led panel looking into the future of Tepco is keen to wrest monopoly power away from the utility, but has for now put aside more radical proposals to break it up and sell key assets.


In U.S. Visit to China, Sea Dispute Looms Large

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:03 PM PDT

Tensions in the disputed waters of the South China Sea threaten distract Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a visit to China intended to build on a recent thaw in bilateral military ties.


Explorer: Crossing the Nation on 2 Wheels — Again

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:46 PM PDT

With a brand new bike and a growing list of aches and pains, retracing a trip last made in the twilight of youth.


Flash floods hit homes in Powys

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:06 PM PDT

Firefighters try to divert flash flood water from homes following heavy rain in Powys which also affects roads


Saleh's speech ignites deadly protests

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:16 PM PDT

At least 11 people dead in Yemen in protests that erupted a day after injured Ali Abdullah Saleh broke his silence.


Turkey insists on apology to normalize Israel ties

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister said on Friday Israel must apologize for a bloody raid on a Turkish ship bound for Gaza last year and lift its blockade of the territory if it wants to normalize ties, but Israel rejected the call.


The New Old Age: What She Has to Offer

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:00 PM PDT

At 92, my mother feels she has one thing to give that never fails: praise.


Senegal to return ex-Chad leader

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 11:39 AM PDT

Former Chadian President Hissene Habre is to be sent home from Senegal to face accusations that he committed atrocities during his rule.


DealBook: Google’s Deal-Making Math

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:11 PM PDT

In a wide-ranging discussion at the Sun Valley conference, Google's chairman, Eric E. Schmidt, talked about his company's takeover ambitions and the threat of regulatory challenge.


Peak of Chinese Inflation Remains Elusive

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:23 PM PDT

Economists are predicting that China's surging inflation is about to hit its peak and start subsiding, which could augur a halt to the government's efforts to tap the brakes on the world's No. 2 economy. But many of those same economists were predicting exactly the same thing a year ago.


Vatican Condemnation of New Chinese Bishop Worsens Tensions

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Seven bishops who took part in the ordination had "exposed themselves to serious canonical sanctions," the Vatican said in a statement.


Facebook child sex abuser jailed

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 11:05 AM PDT

A man from Devon who used Facebook to groom girls before sexually abusing them is jailed for 10 years.


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