Monthly Archives: November 2012

Tens of thousands of Egyptians descended on central Cairo to challenge new claims to power by President Mohammed Morsi and his Islamist allies, forcing the new leader to manage popular discontent that echoed the protests against the strongman who preceded … Continue reading →

If senators are going to use a terrorist attack to grandstand in vain over a nomination which hasn’t yet been offered, the very least they can do is do it in person. Such was the case today, when Susan Rice, … Continue reading →

As the New York Knicks staggered off the floor and toward the Barclays Center tunnel, looking very much like a team that had just lost a sudden-death game, a fan edged up to a waist-high barrier and shouted words of … Continue reading →

The euro hit a one-month high versus the dollar on Tuesday after a deal on a new debt target for Greece but the gains proved fleeting as an agreement had been largely priced in, and some analysts said the single … Continue reading →

Is it a slow leak that will grow into a cascade, or a minor drip easily plugged? More and more, conservative Republicans in Congress are breaking from a pledge they signed years earlier against any kind of tax increase or … Continue reading →

With public pressure mounting, President Mohamed Morsi appeared to pull back Monday from his attempt to assert an authority beyond the reach of any court. His allies in the Muslim Brotherhood canceled plans for a large demonstration in his support, … Continue reading →

The United Nations is meeting for its latest round of talks on climate change in the oil and gas-rich nation Qatar. About 17,000 people from 194 countries will attend the meeting at the Qatar National Convention Centre, making it Doha’s … Continue reading →

The bye week did a lot for the Giants and in particular for Ahmad Bradshaw. The rugged running back had a chance to rest his nagging foot injury and showed as much burst as he has all year in revitalizing … Continue reading →

A fire engulfed a garment factory in Bangladesh that manufactured garments for Li & Fung Ltd., 0494.HK +0.65% killing at least 120 workers and raising concerns about working conditions at plants that manufacture goods for the Hong Kong-based sourcing giant. … Continue reading →

Black Friday sales were down slightly this year, but that’s actually bad news for those who believe that the day after Thanksgiving should be reserved for spending time with friends and family rather than ill-tempered fellow shoppers. According to the … Continue reading →