Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.

For Mark V. Hurd, landing a top position at Oracle would be a quick rebound after a tumultuous exit.

The Afghan government assumed a more active role in some operations of the troubled Kabul Bank, as perturbed crowds and security forces surrounded the main branch of the bank.

Mobile robots have been used for years by the military and law enforcement, but with falling costs, the next frontiers are the office, the hospital and the home.

Palestinian and Israeli leaders expressed hope in their first public utterances since last week’s round of peace talks in Washington.

A new documentary recounts the early adventures of the journalist Ruth Gruber, now 99.

The party is poised to redirect money from vulnerable incumbents to lawmakers who appear to be in the strongest position to fend off their challengers.

The older players at the Open have shown that with age comes a certain craftiness, much appreciated by fans.

A report from the Bank of International Settlement suggested that the European Central Bank inadvertently encouraged institutions to increase their risk.

Troops from nearly 50 lands dine on combat meals in Afghanistan each reminding them of where they’d rather be.

At the New York Fashion Week that begins on Thursday, many promising new designers are of Asian descent, an important demographic shift on Seventh Avenue.

Despite setbacks and public cynicism, the puzzle that is the new World Trade Center complex is being pieced together — rapidly.

A belief by Westerners that Afghans expect misrule and malfeasance could make Afghans’ contempt for their leaders as much a threat as the Taliban.

The talks could cement the legacy of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as a diplomat, or pose risks to any political ambitions she may harbor.

Since riots between the Han and Uighur groups in 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.

Why are doubles matches usually poorly attended even though most tennis fans play and enjoy doubles?

Novak Djokovic eliminated the crowd favorite James Blake in straight sets at a blustery Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Corey Pavin, at the Deutsche Bank Championship, says he is trying to encourage without raising expectations as he talks to players.

Armed with a map, compass, hiking boots and a blue Honda, a hiker tackles the highest point in each New England state.

The Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools project in Los Angeles, at the site where he was assassinated, has become a new chapter in a long battle.