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Artists say Egypt's culture minister trying to quash free expression

2013-06-16 08:58:00

CAIRO — Artists and writers protesting in downtown Cairo are calling for the resignation of Culture Minister Alaa Abdel-Aziz amid accusations that the Islamist-led government is attempting to impose restrictions on the country’s art scene....

Corinthian Colleges' stock tumbles 23% since disclosing SEC probe

2013-06-16 12:46:00

Shares of Corinthian Colleges Inc. fell 23% last week after the Santa Ana for-profit college chain disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission had launched an investigation into the company. Corinthian said it received a subpoena this month...

U.S. says Syria used chemical weapons, will send arms to rebels

2013-06-13 18:20:00

WASHINGTON — The White House declared Thursday that Syria had crossed a "red line" by using chemical weapons in that country's civil war, and in response, U.S. officials said, President Obama had authorized sending arms to some rebel groups. The...

White House confirms use of chemical weapons in Syria

2013-06-13 15:02:00

The government in Syria has used chemical weapons in that country’s civil war, killing at least 100 to 150 civilians, the White House said Thursday in an announcement that left unclear what the U.S. response would be. Small-scale attacks using...

High turnout reported as Iran picks new president

2013-06-14 06:37:00

TEHRAN -- Officials reported high turnout Friday as Iranians went to the polls in the first presidential election since disputed balloting four years ago resulted in street protests and massive unrest. Among the early voters was the country’s...

Syria calls U.S. charge of chemical weapons use 'lies'

2013-06-14 11:05:00

The Syrian government Friday called White House allegations that it has used chemical weapons in the country’s civil war “full of lies,” according to state media reports. Syria’s Foreign Ministry instead blamed such attacks on...

NSA surveillance disclosure could affect court cases

2013-06-13 21:11:00

When federal officials recently confirmed the existence of a massive National Security Agency program that has been collecting Americans' phone data for years, they argued it was needed to fight terrorism. But that acknowledgment has opened...

Colombia refuge for forlorn wild animals fights for survival

2013-06-13 19:18:00

CALI, Colombia — Ask Ana Julia Torres how many children she has, and she'll say 652: two human offspring plus the hundreds of tigers, lions, mules, snakes, monkeys and other species residing at her refuge north of here. The creatures have...

China has several options on Edward Snowden

2013-06-14 17:51:00

BEIJING — With Edward Snowden in Hong Kong dribbling out morsels on U.S. cyber surveillance activities to the press, Chinese authorities have several choices for dealing with him. Their options include offering asylum to the former U.S....

White House: Arms to Syrian rebels due 'in the weeks to come'

2013-06-14 13:58:00

WASHINGTON- -The White House said Friday that it will take weeks to deliver weapons and ammunition to Syrian rebels despite the rising death toll in the civil war and pleas for speedy assistance from anti-government forces. The United States has created...

NSA revelations threaten worldwide trust in Facebook, Google

2013-06-14 19:45:00

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook Inc. and Google Inc. want people the world over to trust them with the most intimate details of their lives. Now both Silicon Valley companies are fighting to preserve that trust in the wake of damaging revelations that...

Getting U.S. weapons to Syria rebels will take weeks

2013-06-14 18:04:00

WASHINGTON — Delivering weapons and ammunition to beleaguered Syrian rebels will take weeks, White House officials acknowledged Friday as the administration's decision to supply arms set off a debate about how far, and how fast, President Obama's...

Protesters hold placards outside government headquarters during a rally in Hong Kong on Saturday in support of Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor.

2013-06-15 00:00:00

Susan Starkey has more than 30 years of experience as a public servant, community activist and advocate for education, the environment and good government.

2013-06-13 15:54:00

Steven L. Abrams is the first mayor of Palm Beach County. He previously served as chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. He was appointed to represent District 4 on the county commission in 2009 and was elected in 2010 without opposition to a full four-year term.

2013-06-11 07:55:00