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In Tax Inquiry Involving Apple and Starbucks, E.U. Pushes Forward
The case is being watched closely because of the attention that major multinational companies have drawn for avoiding billions of dollars in taxes.Business Day
U.S.D.A. to Start Program to Support Local and Organic Farming
The organic farm sector, though growing exponentially, has hankered for attention from the government. Support increased in the farm bill signed earlier this year, and more is coming.Opinion
Labor Rights for Home Care Workers
The states have had plenty of time to figure out how to carry out the new rule. Further delay would only prolong the indefensible.Opinion
Toronto, Restored
“We who live in Toronto do not define ourselves in any way by the antics, the misdemeanors and the lack of leadership by Rob Ford,” a resident writes.
The state legislature will remove the protection soon.
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Roche Breast Cancer Drug Perjeta Appears to Greatly Extend Patients’ Lives
Perjeta, approved by the F.D.A. in 2012, prolonged median survival time about 16 months in a trial of 808 people with metastatic breast cancer.Business Day
Sectarian Violence in Myanmar Threatens Livelihood of Muslims
Rioting causes small businesses owned by Muslims to suffer. Some worry that the violence could also affect tourism and foreign investment.Opinion
The Tide of the Culture War Shifts
Changes in public opinion on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage are apparent in this year’s Senate races.Technology
A Glum Sign for Apple in China, as Smuggled iPhones Go Begging
As rivals circle, a distrust of American technology and a crackdown on government corruption have left Chinese smugglers struggling to sell new iPhones.Business Day
Harvard Names Investment Chief as Yale Reports 20% Return
Harvard reported a gain of 15.4 percent for the fiscal year, continuing to lag rivals like Yale.World
A Rare Arctic Land Sale Stokes Worry in Norway
A Chinese businessman with deep pockets is looking to buy land in Norway, creating a frenzy of speculation about moves by China to gain a permanent foothold in the Arctic.World
Yemeni Rebels Fire at U.S. Embassy
An affiliate of Al Qaeda fired a rocket at the United States Embassy in Sana, injuring local guards in what it said was retaliation for an American drone strike.Business Day
Germany Keeps Its Economic Engine Idling
Pressure is mounting for Germany to use its healthy budget position to increase public investment, stimulate demand and encourage growth.
World
Radical Monk in Myanmar Pledges to Protect Global Buddhism
Ashin Wirathu, the leader of Myanmar’s 969 movement, spoke at a convention of Buddhist hard-liners in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.World
Somalia: Pirates Fight Over Cash
Three Somali pirates were killed in a fight over the ransom paid to free the German-American journalist who was released this week after more than two years of captivity.Sports
Jeff Gordon Advances in Sprint Cup
Gordon won the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway in Maryland, the third race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Gordon gained an automatic spot in the 12-driver field that advanced to the next round.U.S.
Louisiana: Ex-Health Chief Is Indicted
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s former health secretary, Bruce Greenstein, was charged Tuesday by a state grand jury with lying about his involvement in the award of a now-canceled $200 million Medicaid contract.Opinion
The Benefits of 'Binocularity'
Neuroscience encourages us to see humans through a single lens. But a full picture of what it means to be a person requires another.Business Day
South Korea Formally Announces Intent to Buy 40 Lockheed Fighter Jets
The deal includes technology transfers that will help the country build advanced combat aircraft of its own.|
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