NEWS Prime Minister David Cameron's leadership came under growing criticism in Britain on Sunday, with a senior former minister asserting that Mr. Cameron had lost control of his party over European policy, and a Cameron ally reportedly describing local activists as “swivel-eyed loons.†Stephen Castle reports from London.
The push to bring up a law that attempts to halt abuse has split the small group of Afghan women's rights advocates. Despite fears of the conservatives, some argued that quick action had to be taken before the exit of the United States, which, along with the European Union, has championed better lives and protections for Afghan women. Alissa J. Rubin reports from Kabul.
At every major stop on the long line from Peshawar, in the northwest, to the turbulent port city of Karachi, lie reminders of why Pakistan is a worry to its people, and to the wider world: natural disasters and entrenched insurgencies, abject poverty and feudal kleptocrats, and an economy near meltdown. Declan Walsh reports from Ruk, Pakistan.
The retailer H&M led the charge in agreeing to improve worker safety in Bangladesh after a factory collapse, but the company said the decision was in the works before that tragedy. Liz Alderman reports from Stockholm.
EDUCATION Concern among international students and their parents about safety on American campuses long predates the Boston Marathon bombings. Still, American schools seem to be more popular than ever. Joyce Lau, D.D. Guttenplan and Lara Farrar report.
ARTS After days and nights of rain puddling on the red carpet and grim tidings darkening the screens at the Cannes Film Festival, the Coen brothers delivered both much-needed levity and an expressive, piercing story about artistic struggle. Manohla Dargis writes from Cannes.
DESIGN Some recent design projects both give pleasure and entertain, some in surprising ways. Alice Rawsthorn writes from London.
SPORTSArsenal scored just once against Newcastle United, and edged out Tottenham Hotspur for the last available passport to Europe's top competition. Rob Hughes on soccer.
After the death of a British sailor in a training accident, Luna Rossa Challenge said it would consider not participating in the America's Cup if wind limits for the race were not lowered. Christopher Clarey reports.
