How Japan’s Moerenuma Park sums up the life of its creator
Two perfectly geometric hills rise from the pancake-flat landscape, trees planted in rows form a circular copse, while a glass and steel pyramid looms nearby and three huge stainless steel…
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Medics check 175 aboard United flight after emergency landing
Below 10,000 feet is a safe altitude for an unpressurized plane. “The flight landed safely, and we requested paramedics meet the flight to assist a few customers who reported feeling…
Saudi Arabia Is Said to Use Oil to Lure Russia Away From Syria’s Assad
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has been trying to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to abandon his support for President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, using its dominance of the…
Iran’s President calls airstrikes on ISIS ‘theater,’ says broader campaign needed
“It is a common threat for all of us,” he said. “And this requires a unison effort from all of us.” “We need a vast campaign of operations … the…
UK Parliament to vote on ‘3-parent babies’ law
The technique could prevent mitochondrial diseases but also raises significant ethical issues. Passage of the law is opposed by Catholic and Anglican church leaders, in part because the process involves…
Law Favoring Cuban Arrivals Is Challenged
MIAMI — In the wake of President Obama’s move to rekindle diplomatic ties with Cuba, Cuban-American legislators in Washington and local officials in Florida are calling for reconsideration of a…
Is U.S. coalition winning war vs. ISIS?
Since then, the United States has provided advisers to the Iraqi military in its fight with ISIS and has bombed ISIS positions. But in an interview with CNN last week,…
U.N. Rights Chief Says He’ll Shine a Light on Countries Big and Small
The Saturday Profile By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE GENEVA — IN a 20-year career at the United Nations, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein has had more than a few opportunities to witness…
Why I won’t let unvaccinated people around my kids
Whooping cough commonly kills newborns but can be prevented through vaccination and avoiding infected individuals. Measles, which made the headlines recently with a large outbreak traced to Disneyland, is also…
Narendra Modi Replaces India’s Foreign Secretary With Envoy to U.S.
NEW DELHI — Just days after the conclusion of a visit from President Obama that was widely seen as a success, India has abruptly removed its highest-ranking diplomat and replaced…
Maria Sharapova Breezes Past Compatriot to Reach Final
MELBOURNE, Australia — As it turned out, an Australian Open semifinal was not Maria Sharapova’s toughest all-Russian match in Melbourne this year. That came in the second round, when she…
Michelle Obama headscarf ‘scandal’ is bogus
It was a very telling mini-scandal, the faux-fury over Michelle Obama’s short visit to Saudi Arabia. First there was the phony claim that Saudi television had blurred the first lady’s…
Dr. Drew And Nancy Grace Duke It Out Over Marijuana Legalization
Legal marijuana is reportedly the fastest-growing industry in the United States, and Nancy Grace is not thrilled about that. – H/T The Wrap
Palestinians Attack Gaza UN Compound After Aid Suspended
Dozens of Palestinians attacked a United Nations compound in Gaza City following the world body’s suspension of an aid program for victims of last year’s war. – The U.N. Palestinian…
U.S. Signs $2 Billion Loan Agreement With Ukraine, Offers To Increase Pressure On Russia
KIEV, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement providing war-torn Ukraine with $2 billion in loan guarantees to help it with “near-term social spending” in…
9 Warning Signs You Are In An Abusive Relationship (VIDEO)
Romina, a teen who created an online video, gained national attention when she said: “If your boyfriend hits you or beats you up, stay with him. He loves you.” Now,…
First lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with Saudi king. So?
The White House notes that representatives of the United States, including former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel have all visited the…
Bowe Bergdahl Fast Facts
Personal:Birth date: March 28, 1986 Birth place: Sun Valley, Idaho Birth name: Bowe Robert Bergdahl Father: Robert Bergdahl Mother: Jani Bergdahl – June 13, 2014 – Bergdahl returns to the…
Flydubai Jet Hit by Gunfire as It Lands in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — A commercial jet carrying 154 passengers from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, was struck by gunfire as it landed at Baghdad International Airport on Monday, adding to…
Facebook blocks pages insulting Mohammed in Turkey
By comparison, Facebook blocked 4,960 “pieces of content” in India, 29 in Russia, nine in the United Kingdom and none in the United States. Until an epic fight between Google…
U.S. News picks best hotels for 2015
The magazine’s annual rankings list more than 2,500 hotels across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada. “We’re taking the guesswork out of finding a great hotel,” said Erin Shields,…
Obama Ends Visit With Challenge to India on Climate Change
NEW DELHI — President Obama pressed India on Tuesday to do more to curb the pollution that is choking its capital and contributing to global climate change, as he wrapped…
Natural gas prices bounce as blizzard blows
Prices have also been pushed down amid a glut of supply from fracking operations in the United States and Canada. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property…
U.S. and India Share Sense of Unease Over China
NEW DELHI — When President Obama landed here for a three-day visit, he brought a long list of issues to discuss, like energy and trade. But when he and Prime…
U.S. Envoy Urges Thailand to Lift Martial Law
BANGKOK — The most senior United States diplomat to visit Thailand since the military seized power in May called on Monday for the lifting of martial law and delivered harsh…
John Kasich Calls Out Conservatives Who Oppose Common Core
WASHINGTON — Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) on Sunday criticized Republicans who have attacked Common Core education standards and said that their opposition has more to do with politics than…
NASA Releases Stunning Space Photos To Kick Off The ‘International Year Of Light’
The United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Light in order to “highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their…
Obama Announces Nuclear “Breakthrough” With India
(Recasts with joint news conference) By Sanjeev Miglani and Douglas Busvine NEW DELHI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – In a glow of bonhomie, U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister…
Experts See Signs of Moderation Despite Houthis’ Harsh Slogans
AMMAN, Jordan — At first glance the official slogan and emblem of the Houthis, who are now the dominant force in Yemen, does not offer much hope to American policy…
Premier League 0-2 Underdogs
Frank Lampard looked to have secured a last minute draw but his free kick instead hit the post. A few seconds later Middlesbrough scored a second, securing a famous victory….