NEWS The Obama administration escalated its criticism on Monday of Russia, China and Ecuador, all of which appeared to be protecting Edward J. Snowden, who is wanted on spying charges. Peter Baker reports from Washington and Ellen Barry from Moscow.
Fighting between the army and gunmen loyal to a radical Sunni cleric in Sidon reflected how deeply the war in Syria has undermined security in Lebanon. Anne Bernard reports from Sidon, Lebanon.
At least three suicide bombers launched a sophisticated attack on the heart of the Afghan government early Tuesday morning, using at least two land cruisers similar to those used by international soldiers here, fake badges and vehicle passes, which allowed at least one to get inside the heavily guarded area, ccording to Kabul’s deputy police chief. Alisa J. Rubin reports from Kabul.
A crackdown from China’s central bank â€" aimed at reining in banks engaged in deals that involve hiding and repackaging risky loans â€" worried investors overseas and brought fears of economic slowdown. David Barboza reports from Beijing.
A Milan court on Monday found former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi guilty of paying for sex with a minor and abusing his office to cover it up, handing him a seven-year jail sentence and banning him from public office for life. Rachel Donadio and Elisabetta Povoledo report from Rome.
FASHION As a meld of sporty and sweet, the Gucci show had a point of view. But where was the sexuality that should ooze from this iconic brand? The men in flowers, or in a mesh sweater embroidered with drooping blooms, looked more like an opera chorus than hunky males. Suzy Menkes writes from Milan.
ARTS Even the best shows lose creative energy over time. On Season 6 of “Mad Men,†life-altering moments kept repeating themselves, in true soap-opera fashion. Alessandra Stanley writes on television.
SPORTS The Chicago Blackhawks pulled off perhaps the most improbable comeback in the history of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night. Trailing the Boston Bruins, 2-1, with 76 seconds left, the Blackhawks erupted for two goals 17 seconds apartto stun the Bruins, 3-2, and win their second Cup in the last four seasons. Jeff Z. Klein on hockey.
For the first time in his career, Rafael Nadal crashed out of the first round of a Grand Slam event, losing to 135th-ranked Steve Darcis at Wimbledon. Christopher Clarey on tennis.
