Afghanistan’s Electoral Reform Plan Is Met With Skepticism

By MUJIB MASHAL

Some of the reactions to the proposals made clear that they would not signal a quick end to the reform process and the gridlock within the Afghan government.

Published: September 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

Buzzing: The Democratic Party approves of Kanye West’s presidential run

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The Democratic Party approves of Kanye West’s presidential run

Perhaps the craziest thing in a night of crazy things at Sunday’s VMAs came at the end of Kanye West’s acceptance speech for the Video Vanguard…

Published on August 31, 2015 at 02:31PM

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Buzzing: Broadway-bound The SpongeBob Musical to have world premiere in Chicago

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Broadway-bound The SpongeBob Musical to have world premiere in Chicago

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea AND is coming to Broadway? SpongeBob Squarepants! The pop culture phenomenon based on the Nickelodeon…

Published on August 31, 2015 at 02:17PM

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Buzzing: Rachel Bilson, Autumn Reeser stage O.C. reunion at Unauthorized O.C. Musical

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Rachel Bilson, Autumn Reeser stage O.C. reunion at Unauthorized O.C. Musical

It’s starting to feel a little like 2005 in here. (And we love it.)…

Published on August 31, 2015 at 02:01PM

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Favorite to Lead Britain’s Labour Party Is Criticized for Bin Laden Comments

By STEVEN ERLANGER

Critics of Jeremy Corbyn are on the attack after the surfacing of comments he made in 2011 in which he referred to the death of Osama bin Laden as “a tragedy.”

Published: September 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

Iranian State Media Reports Arrest of Reformist Politician

By THOMAS ERDBRINK

Some in Iran disputed reports that Ali Shakorirad had been arrested hours after he held a news conference thanking President Hassan Rouhani for a more open political climate.

Published: September 1, 2015 at 12:00AM