Egyptians vote in key referendum
CAIRO - Egyptians began voting in a constitutional referendum, the first ballot since the military overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Mursi. Full Article
Thai protesters target ministries, threaten stock exchange
BANGKOK - Protesters trying to topple Thailand's government moved to tighten the blockade around ministries on Tuesday and a hardline faction threatened to storm the stock exchange, while major intersections in the capital Bangkok remained blocked. | Video
Target apologizes, security upgrade expected
BOSTON/NEW YORK - Target began a major public relations effort to apologize to customers for an unprecedented cyber attack on its network, but the No. 3 U.S. retailer was vague in providing details about what it knew and when. Full Article | Video
Cheers! Suntory to buy Beam for $13.6 billion
LONDON - Suntory Holdings said it would buy U.S. spirits company Beam Inc for $13.6 billion cash in a deal that would make the Japanese company the world's third-largest spirits maker. Full Article
Erdogan's political sparring packs real punch
ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan looks to have the upper hand in a civil war rocking Turkey's political establishment. But his bid to break the influence of a potent Islamic cleric could roll back reforms and undermine hard-won business confidence. Full Article
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Iran nuclear deal to take effect on January 20
A deal between Iran and six major powers, intended to pave the way to a solution to a long standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions will come into force on January 20, officials say. Video | Related Story
Protesters target ministries, threaten bourse
BANGKOK - Protesters trying to topple Thailand's government moved to tighten the blockade around ministries and a hardline faction threatened to storm the stock exchange, while major intersections in the capital Bangkok remained blocked. Full Article
French minds turn to scandal
The web and gossip complex have redefined political coverage in France. French leaders are forced to respond to the news media mid-scandal, unable to count on a hands-off press. Commentary
Breakingviews: Ford's F-150 the embodiment of U.S. auto market
Jan 14 - Reuters' Rhonda Schaffler asks Breakingviews Associate Editor why Ford's F-150 is the hottest selling truck in the United States.
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Joe Torre: Helping kids survive violence at home
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Filling judicial vacancies to protect the progressive legacy
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Don't fear the Internet of things
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From Marco Rubio, a new way to end poverty
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Is nuclear power the answer to climate change?
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Gates, Obama denying reality in the Middle East
For better or worse, the world - and America’s - economy remain deeply entangled with the Middle East. If the region descends into chaos and oil prices soar, the world, and America's, economy would sputter. Full Article
Seize this crisis to push South Sudan reform
If the goal is to prevent the current crisis from recurring in another six or twelve months, those with leverage over South Sudan, including both China and longtime U.S. supporters, such as Susan Rice, face a big challenge. Commentary
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Sexy supercars in Detroit spotlight
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Over 200 dead in Yemen fighting
Sectarian violence in Yemen has claimed 210 lives in just two months. Click through for this story and more news you might have missed, by Amy Tennery. More
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