Obama doubles back on Afghanistan withdrawal
WASHINGTON - Reversing policy on Afghanistan, President Barack Obama will slow the pace of withdrawing U.S. troops, handing off the task of pulling out to his successor.
U.S., Scottish investigators identify two suspects over 1988 Lockerbie bombing
LONDON - Scottish and U.S. investigators have identified two Libyan suspects believed to have been involved in the Lockerbie airline bombing almost 27 years ago which killed 270 people, Scottish prosecutors said on Thursday.
Israel fumes at U.S. ' excessive force' quip
JERUSALEM - Israel bristled at U.S. suggestions it may have used excessive force to confront Palestinian stabbings, and also published hospital images it said refuted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's allegation a teen suspect had been "executed." Full Article
Teen dies after hours-long beating at church
NEW YORK - A New York couple was charged with manslaughter in the death of their 19-year-old son after allegedly beating him for hours during a family counseling session inside the "sanctuary room" of an upstate Christian church, police said. Full Article | Video
Only $80 billion? Well, that's ok then.
If Volkswagen can keep its operations stable, the cash it produces could allow it to absorb an impact of $80 billion from the emissions scandal without having to sell brands or raise equity. Breakingviews
Wider Image: Melting a glacier
The Aletsch Glacier is among Europe's biggest, but despite its size this mighty river of ice could almost vanish in the lifetimes of people born today because of climate change. Wider Image
Opposition gasses Kosovo's parliament
Opposition lawmakers release teargas in Kosovo's parliament in protest of EU-brokered accord with Serbia. Sean Carbery reports.
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Prosecutors target Valeant
Prosecutors demanded details from Valeant Pharmaceuticals on its patient assistance programs, drug pricing and distribution practices. Full Article
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