NEWS Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif began talks on Sunday to form a new government, as partial election returns suggested that he and his party would have a commanding hold on Parliament. But Pakistani election officials said final results would take days as outrage grew over accusations of rampant vote-rigging, particularly in Karachi. Salman Masood reports from Islamabad.
The prospect of immigration overhaul in the U.S. has spurred energetic lobbying from many foreign nations seeking a little something extra, whether additional work permits or visa-free tourist visits. Eric Lipton reports from Washington.
Reporters at Bloomberg News were trained to use a function on the company’s financial data terminals that allowed them to view subscribers’ contact information and, in some cases, monitor login activity in order to advance news coverage, more than half a dozen former employees said. Amy Chozick reports.
Authorities in Afghanistan are seeking the arrest on murder and torture charges of a man they say is an American and part of a Special Forces unit operating in Wardak Province, three Afghan officials have confirmed. Rod Nordland reports from Maidan Shahr, Afghanistan.
Turkish officials said Sunday that they had arrested nine people accused of carrying out twin bombings in a town near the Syrian border the day before, as the investigation moved at a clip that underscored the intense pressure on the government to contain the fallout from the attacks. Kareem Fahim and Sebnem Arsu report from Reyhanli, Turkey.
Bulgarians turned out in record low numbers on Sunday to choose a government to replace the one that resigned after angry and unfocused demonstrations and a bloody crackdown here in the capital this year. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Sofia.
Dozens of companies from China are putting down roots in Detroit, part of the country’s steady push into the American auto industry. Bill Vlasic reports from Detroit.
EDUCATION A broad-based liberal arts education is making a comeback at some British universities. D.D. Guttenplan reports from London.
ARTS One of Richard Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic domes, finally appreciated as both art and architecture, will be reconstructed for the Toulouse International Art Festival, opening May 24. Alice Rawsthorn reports from London.
SPORTS In his final home game as the manager of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was saluted by friend and foe alike, and his club pulled out a 2-1 victory. Rob Hughes reports.
In front of an adoring crowd and on his cherished clay surface, Rafael Nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka to win the Madrid Open on Sunday, securing his fifth title since returning in February from a knee injury. Serena Williams defended her No. 1 ranking and her 2012 Madrid title by coasting past Maria Sharapova in the women’s final. Raphael Minder reports from Madrid.
