Republicans in final push in Iowa

Republicans in final push in Iowa

Republicans in final push in Iowa

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 01:21 PM PST

Republican presidential candidates are preparing their final pitch to Iowa's voters, with just days left until it holds the first nominating contest.


Moscow Says Open to 'Dialogue' With Protesters

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 01:35 PM PST

After tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets over the weekend seeking the removal of Prime Minister Putin, his spokesman said the government is ready for "dialogue" but isn't willing to give ground on demonstrators' main demands.


Books of The Times: ‘Whore of Akron’ and ‘When the Garden Was Eden’ - Review

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 12:40 PM PST

Harvey Araton writes about the 1970s New York Knicks with reverence in "When the Garden Was Eden," but Scott Raab is comically bloody minded in "The Whore of Akron," a hate later to LeBron James.

China jails veteran activist for 10 years?

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:56 AM PST

Essayist Chen Xi charged with "subversion of state power" in second sentencing of prominent dissident in four days.


China and Japan Agree to New Currency Dealings

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:52 AM PST

China and Japan have agreed to start direct trading of their currencies, a move among several that emerged from Japan's prime minister's visit to China on Monday.

U.S. Report on Pakistan Strike Reveals Crucial NATO Delays

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:18 AM PST

The delays — by two different officers — raise questions about whether a faster response by NATO could have spared the lives of some Pakistani soldiers

Sony Sells Stake in LCD Panel Joint Venture

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 03:21 AM PST

In a bid to streamline its money-losing television business, the Japanese technology giant is turning over production capacity to its South Korean partner, Samsung.

U.S. Report on Pakistan Strike Reveals Crucial NATO Delays

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:18 AM PST

The delays — by two different officers — raise questions about whether a faster response by NATO could have spared the lives of some Pakistani soldiers

Theater Review: Lady Bunny in ‘That Ain’t No Lady!’ at La Escuelita - Review

Posted: 25 Dec 2011 08:47 PM PST

In a world where drag has gone mainstream, Lady Bunny brings a tonic sewer sensibility to her stand-up routine at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater.

'No sack' for Pakistan army chief

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:18 AM PST

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani dismisses reports he is planning to sack the country's army and intelligence chiefs.


Riaz recalled to Pakistan squad

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 06:39 AM PST

Pakistan recall left-arm pace bowler Wahab Riaz for the three-Test series against England in the United Arab Emirates.


Baghdad Attack Kills 5 as Iraqis Wrangle Over Crisis

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 01:11 PM PST

Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki is exploiting leadership struggles among his foes to counter challenges to his government. On Monday, the party loyal to Shiite cleric Sadr called for new elections.


'No sack' for Pakistan army chief

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:18 AM PST

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani dismisses reports he is planning to sack the country's army and intelligence chiefs.


Moktada al-Sadr Followers Call for New Election in Iraq

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:47 AM PST

Sadrists called on Monday to dissolve the Iraqi Parliament and to hold early elections, a potentially fatal blow to a power-sharing government that has teetered on collapse.

US 'Santa' gunman killed family

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 10:35 AM PST

A gunman who shot dead six relatives before killing himself at a family Christmas celebration in Texas was dressed as Santa Claus, police suspect.


Pakistani politician Khan gains momentum

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 09:32 AM PST

Thousands of supporters rallied Sunday behind cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who said he wanted to root out corruption and ensure rich and poor alike prosper in Pakistan.

Lives Overlap on the Track in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:37 AM PST

The McCarren Park track in Brooklyn entices people of all shapes and stripes into its orbit, until the track becomes a solar system all its own.

The Lede Blog: Recalling a Trip to North Korea Before the Death of Kim Jong-il

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 10:23 AM PST

The Times's Edward Wong recalls his visit to the North Korean border town of Rason four months before the death of the country's leader, Kim Jong-il.

Santa-clad gunman murders family in Texas

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:10 AM PST

Man in holiday garb investigated for killing six relatives then himself at family party in "Christmas capital of Texas".


Fukushima report notes failures

Posted: 26 Dec 2011 09:58 AM PST

Officials were guilty of multiple failures in their response the nuclear disaster at Japan's Fukushima plant in March, a government-commissioned study says.


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