In an effort to prop up prices, officials have signaled a willingness to endure reduced profits rather than cut production, as they did to their later regret in the early 1980s.
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander.A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July.The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel…
She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her Sick
new video loaded: She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SicktranscriptBacktranscriptShe Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SickSince moving to New Delhi, which had the world’s worst air quality on Monday, Ameesha Munjal hasn’t been able to exercise or see friends. She has been on several medications to battle sickness caused by the pollution.The pollution was so bad that I went to the doctor, and he just said that, ‘you should move out of the city. You won’t be able to survive in this air.’ There’s…
Open Source: Activist on Trial for Tearing Photo of Bahrain’s King Repeats Act in Court
Bahrain once again jailed Zainab al-Khawaja, a prominent opposition activist, for tearing up a photograph of King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.
Blast in Somali Capital Kills at Least 5
The attack, the second of its kind in two days in Mogadishu, took place at outside a cafe where students frequently gather.
‘Substantial Work’ Said to Remain in Iran Nuclear Talks
Negotiators face a Nov. 24 deadline for an accord to trade significant constraints on Iran’s nuclear activities in return for a lifting of onerous economic sanctions.
U.S. Steps Up Strikes on Embattled Syrian Town, Aided by Data From Kurds
Kurdish officials said the intensified attacks in Kobani had allowed them to regain territory and push the militants back on several fronts.
Jerusalem Journal: A House-by-House Struggle for Control of a Jerusalem Neighborhood
In East Jerusalem, late-night move-ins by Jewish settlers are raising tensions and questions about ownership of the properties.
Stranded Hikers Await Rescue After Deadly Blizzard in Nepal
Twenty-eight hikers have been rescued after a blizzard killed at least 20 people on one of Nepal’s most popular hiking routes.
Sinosphere Blog: China’s Naval Chief Visited Disputed Islands in the South China Sea, Taiwan Says
According to Taiwan’s top intelligence official, the Chinese naval chief took a sea voyage last month to survey islands in the strategic waterway where China has been carrying out land reclamation work despite protests from other countries in the region.
Letter From India: As India Aims to Clean Up, an Example Glides Underground
As the prime minister begins his clean campaign, the subway system shows that it is possible for India to maintain public hygiene.
Japan Rebuffed Over U.N. Report on Wartime Brothels
Author rejects request to retract part of a 1996 United Nations report on women forced into prostitution during World War II, Tokyo says.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Traveling While Arab
All too often, I can’t get out of an airport without encountering an official who suspects I’m a terrorist.
Sinosphere Blog: In City of Protests, Pro-Democracy Newspaper Becomes Target
Apple Daily, the unabashedly pro-democracy newspaper, and its founder, Jimmy Lai, have been a thorn in the side of the ruling establishment in Hong Kong.
Video Feature: Fighting Ebola, Street by Street
Only about 15 ambulance teams are available to aid Monrovia, a city of nearly 1.5 million people, where hundreds of new Ebola cases are reported each week.
Sinosphere Blog: Xi Jinping Calls for Artists to Spread ‘Chinese Values’
China’s president told a delegation of prominent actors, dancers and writers that art should “inspire minds, warm hearts, cultivate taste and clean up undesirable work styles.”
U.N. Human Rights Chief Denounces Funding Shortage for His Office
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the new chief, voiced outrage that the financial situation may force his office to cut back on its activities.
Specter of Renewed Crisis Polarizes Europe
As a new depth of gloom descends over the eurozone economy, analysts are laying blame at two doorsteps: the European Central Bank and Germany.
Fan interrupts Florida gubernatorial debate — an electric fan
The Florida governor’s race that was already one of the most negative in the state’s history became even nastier— and weirder — as Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democrat Charlie Crist fought over everything from self-defence laws and the economy to the use of an electric fan during a…
Hong Kong protests: Chief executive promises talks, but doesn’t say when
Hong Kong’s leader says he is ready to start talks as soon as next week with student leaders of the pro-democracy protests that have rocked the city for nearly three weeks.