The village of Maaloula has been taken over by Syrian rebels associated with al Qaeda, who have stormed the Christian center and offered local Christians a choice: conversion or death. A resident of the town said the rebels shouted “Allahu
Presidents Barack Obama and Bashar Al-Assad will go head-to-head in dueling US television interviews, as a crucial week dawns for the US leader’s push for air attacks on Syria. Assad will reportedly deny that he used chemical weapons on civilians,
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in London, having earlier insisted that Israelis and Palestinians were determined to pursue direct peace talks. Kerry met Abbas at London’s Ritz Carlton on Sunday evening, the pair smiling
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has a baby daughter named Ju-Ae, according to former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who labelled the supreme ruler of the isolated, authoritarian state a “good dad.” Rodman, who calls Kim a friend and just returned
(AP) Strong showing for Navalny in Moscow mayoral raceMOSCOWMoscow’s incumbent mayor has been re-elected with 51 percent of the vote, just enough to avoid a run-off against opposition leader Alexei Navalny, election officials said Monday. The Moscow Election Commission said
(AP) Blast outside school in China kills at least 2BEIJINGA three-wheeled truck caught fire and exploded Tuesday outside a school in southern China, killing at least two people and injuring 17, including 10 students, state media reported. Initial reports from
(AP) Obama trying to sway war-weary public on SyriaBy PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama is hitting the airwaves to try to convince war-weary Americans that limited strikes against Syria are needed for the United States’ long-term safety, while his national
Syria’s foreign minister on Monday passed on the personal thanks of President Bashar al-Assad to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for his support, as he held talks in Moscow amid growing expectations of military action against the regime. Foreign Minister Walid
(AP) Fan falls, dies at 49ers-Packers game in SFSAN FRANCISCOA football fan fell to his death from an elevated pedestrian walkway Sunday at Candlestick Park during the 49ers’ final season opener at the San Francisco stadium, police said. The death
(AP) Cowboys get 6 TOs to beat Manning, Giants 36-31By SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasBrandon Carr returned an interception 49 yards for a clinching touchdown, and the Dallas Cowboys beat Eli Manning for the first time at their fancy $1.2
(AP) Pitino, Payton, King, 9 others enter hoops HallBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterSPRINGFIELD, Mass.Rick Pitino remembers the training meals at the pizza place where his Boston University teams ate more than 30 years ago. Even Hall of Famers have to
(AP) Red Sox CF Ellsbury sidelined with broken footBy MIKE FITZPATRICKAP Sports WriterNEW YORKJacoby Ellsbury is a big reason the Boston Red Sox are closing in on a playoff trip. Now, they can only hope he’ll be back in time
(AP) Zuerlein lifts Rams past Cardinals 27-24By R.B. FALLSTROMAP Sports WriterST. LOUISGreg Zuerlein kicked a 48-yard field goal with 40 seconds left and the St. Louis Rams completed a fourth-quarter comeback with a 27-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on
(AP) Kaepernick delivers to lead 49ers past PackersBy JANIE McCAULEYAP Sports WriterSAN FRANCISCOFrank Gore scored a go-ahead, 1-yard touchdown with 5:47 remaining, Colin Kaepernick threw for a career-high 412 yards and three touchdowns, with 13 completions to Anquan Boldin, and
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Fears that Russia’s controversial anti-gay law could affect next year’s Sochi Winter Games has reached sponsors despite efforts by the Russians to play down the issue, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday. The Russian law,
(AP) Tannehill carries Dolphins past Browns 23-10By TOM WITHERSAP Sports WriterCLEVELANDWith more offensive firepower at his disposal, Miami’s Ryan Tannehill could make huge strides in his second NFL season. On Sunday, he took the first one. Tannehill passed for 272
(AP) Reggie Bush-led Lions beat Vikings 34-24By LARRY LAGEAP Sports WriterDETROITReggie Bush turned a short pass into a 77-yard touchdown in the third quarter and finished with 191 yards of offense to help the Detroit Lions pull away to beat
(AP) Chiefs score early, dominate Jaguars in 28-2 winBy MARK LONGAP Sports WriterJACKSONVILLE, Fla.The Andy Reid era opened with a resounding victory. Gus Bradley’s tenure started with a lopsided loss. It was about what everyone expected from two teams that
(AP) Smith leads Jets to stunning 18-17 win over BucsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports WriterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.Nick Folk kicked a 48-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining after Lavonte David’s personal foul penalty kept New York’s drive alive, and the
(AP) Defense helps Saints beat Falcons 23-17By BRETT MARTELAP Sports WriterNEW ORLEANSDrew Brees passed for 357 yards and two scores and the New Orleans held on for a 23-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to give Saints coach Sean Payton
(AP) Titans stun lifeless Steelers, 16-9By WILL GRAVESAP Sports WriterPITTSBURGHThe Tennessee Titans opened the season in reverse. The Pittsburgh Steelers, however, appear to be the ones backing up. Chris Johnson ran for 70 clock-chewing yards and the Titans overcame an
(AP) Gostkowski clinches Pats’ 23-21 win over BillsBy JOHN WAWROWAP Sports WriterORCHARD PARK, N.Y.Stephen Gostkowski hit a 35-yard field goal with 5 seconds left to send the New England Patriots to a season-opening 23-21 win over the Buffalo Bills on
(AP) Colts use Luck’s feet to get past Oakland 21-17By MICHAEL MAROTAP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLISAndrew Luck ran 19 yards for the winning touchdown Sunday, giving Indianapolis a 21-17 season-opening victory over Oakland. Luck was 18 of 23 for 178 yards with
(AP) Wilson, defense lift Seattle over Carolina 12-7By STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C.Russell Wilson threw for 320 yards, including a 43-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse to lift the Seattle Seahawks to a 12-7 win Sunday over the Carolina
Producer Harvey Weinstein is pulling out his usual tricks to promote the new documentary Salinger, based on the reclusive scribe behind Catcher in the Rye. So Vanity Fair felt it was only appropriate to return fire with its review of
