U.S. blames North Korea for Sony attack, studio pulls film
LOS ANGELES - Investigators in the U.S. said North Korea was behind a cyberattack on Sony Pictures as the studio pulled all plans to release its comedy, "The Interview," about an assassination attempt on the North Korean leader. Full Article | Video
Asia relieved by Wall Street bounce, upbeat Fed
SYDNEY - Asian share markets rallied on Thursday after U.S. stocks enjoyed their strongest session this year when the Federal Reserve sounded upbeat on the economy and promised to be patient in removing policy stimulus.
Joy, outrage in little Havana
MIAMI - News that Washington will restore diplomatic relations with Cuba divided America's 1.5-million-strong Cuban exile community and threatened to shake up the political landscape in the vital battleground state of Florida. Full Article
Fed opens door wider to rate hike
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday offered a strong signal that it was on track to raise interest rates sometime next year, dropping a pledge to keep them near zero for a "considerable time." Full Article | Video
Will the real Russia please stand up?
Years of cyclical relations, engagement and disappointment, confrontation and compromise have spawned many “Russias” for the West. Each image lends itself to a different set of policy prescriptions. Commentary
Will Pakistan cut ties with Islamic militants?
If Pakistan's reciprocation against extremists is to represent a genuine turning point in the nation's long battle with violence, military and civilian leaders must take a couple of decisive steps. Commentary
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Cigar connoisseurs rejoice over Cuba shift
New York cigar connoisseurs rejoice over the idea of enjoying a Cuban Cohiba, following the announcement of U.S. and Cuba will work to strengthen ties. Video
Pakistani student recounts school massacre
Fourteen-year-old Mehran Khan describes his ordeal after surviving a Taliban attack at his school in Peshawar, where more than 130 students were killed. Yiming Woo reports.
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