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CHINA A much-shared online post about a city woman’s horror at the squalor of her boyfriend’s hometown turned out to be fake, but revealed volumes about China’s urban-rural divide —

Trump rally sparks extraordinary stretch in Republican race

In a Republican presidential primary filled with extraordinary moments, a 24-hour stretch that began Friday night stands above them all. Opponents of Donald Trump were so committed to keeping him from

Germanwings crash: French urge new health reporting rules

French air accident investigators recommended yesterday that world aviation bodies draw up new rules requiring medical workers to warn authorities when a pilot’s mental health could threaten public safety, after

This Day in History | 1960 Radio telescope makes space history

The previous record, about 290,000 miles, was set by the Soviet satellite Lunik III, which photographed the back of the Moon last year. Jodrell first made contact with Pioneer V after

Offbeat | Jumper leaps safely off EU’s tallest building

Witnesses say a base jumper has safely parachuted from the European Union’s tallest building, the Shard in London, and evaded police by jumping on the subway. Passers-by captured the stunt on

Climate chief expects 80-100 signatures on landmark treaty

Segolene Royal, French environment minister and newly-appointed president of U.N.-led climate negotiations, said Friday that more than 30 heads of state and government have already said they will attend signing event. She

Arctic forum to shine light on climate, energy, Maine

A forum about Arctic diplomacy slated to take place in Maine’s largest city will focus on issues like climate change and shipping, and put a spotlight on its host, organizers

Socialist dream under threat in Venezuela’s ‘Chavez City’

Drive down a road lined with trash fires, past an improvised slum where sewage runs between shacks and through an army checkpoint, and you’ll reach a startling destination: a gleaming,

Skygazers catch flight for prime view of total solar eclipse

  Skygazers from around the U.S. caught a flight from Alaska to Hawaii for prime viewing of a total solar eclipse that unfolded over parts of Indonesia and the Indian and

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CHINA’s inflation accelerated to 2.3 percent in February, driven by a jump in food prices, but stayed below the government’s official target for the year. JAPAN The coast guard resumes underwater

USA | Peter Frampton on that crazy summer 40 years ago

  It’s been 40 years since Peter Frampton’s life was turned upside down — in a good, crazy way. The former Humble Pie member was enjoying some modest success as a solo

USA | ‘Spring Break for nerds’ kicks off today in Austin, Texas

  The smell of BBQ is in the air and talk about virtual reality, online privacy and the latest hot apps is on everyone’s minds. It’s time again for South by

This Day in History | 1977 Roman Polanski charged with rape

The 43-year-old, who is out on bail, will appear in a Los Angeles court next week. He could receive a prison sentence of up to 50 years if he is found

Offbeat | Mayor plans to cross Florida Straits on makeshift raft

A Florida mayor says he’s determined to return home from a visit to Cuba alone in a makeshift raft, despite warnings against the journey from the U.S. Coast Guard. DeBary Mayor

The Buzz | 923 accounts at Andorra bank suspected of money laundering

The tiny European state of Andorra says a study shows one of its banks had 923 accounts suspected of money laundering. Andorra seized Banca Privada d’Andorra last year after it was

Long and winding road | Beatles’ producer George Martin dies at 90

  George Martin, the Beatles' urbane producer who quietly guided the band's swift, historic transformation from rowdy club act to musical and cultural revolutionaries, has died, his management said Wednesday. He was

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NORTH KOREA causes a new stir by publicizing a purported mock-up of a key part of a nuclear warhead, with leader Kim Jong Un saying his country has developed miniaturized

USA Elections | Town hall meetings now a campaign staple for TV networks

  The 19 sanctioned presidential debates — so far — haven’t been enough. Town hall meetings with candidates are popping up like mushrooms on the schedules of television networks, anxious for

France | Hollande faces day of protests over labor reform, train strike

  Angry unions and youths joined forces yesterday in a day of protests against French President Francois Hollande’s effort to tamper with the country’s 35-hour workweek. Several union and student organizations called

Portugal | New president Marcelo wants prudence, growth after crisis

The veteran center-right politician and law professor who became a popular television personality takes over a largely figurehead post with no executive power, but one that can carry a political

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