New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

The Vanishing Mind: In a Land of the Aging, Children Counter Alzheimer’s

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:43 PM PST

South Korea is training thousands, including children, as "dementia supporters," to recognize symptoms and care for patients.

Western Wall Feud Heightens Israeli-Palestinian Tensions

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:30 PM PST

Israel's prime minister denounced the challenge to Jewish claims on the iconic holy site, as tensions with the Palestinians appeared to worsen.

Three Boys Feared Lost Are Found In Pacific

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:43 PM PST

Three teenagers, long presumes dead, were found in the South Pacific after 50 days adrift in the open water.

The Female Factor: For China’s Women, More Opportunities, More Pitfalls

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 06:45 PM PST

Practical concerns about coping in a highly competitive world are feeding into a powerful identity crisis among China's women.

3 Teens Rescued in South Pacific

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 04:51 PM PST

Three teenagers survived 50 days adrift in a tiny boat in the South Pacific by drinking rainwater and eating raw fish and a seagull before being rescued by a passing trawler, a senior crewman on the fishing vessel said.

Skiing: Vonn's Challengers Face a Tough Battle

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 02:37 PM PST

Her rivals will need to stay injury-free and have some luck to dethrone the three-time reigning World Cup champion. Among Vonn's main competitors will be her close freind, Maria Riesch.

Dilemma for Spanish Federation in Contador Case

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:10 PM PST

The federation is faced with the awkward task of having to decide whether its biggest star should be sanctioned.

In Ireland, Low Corporate Taxes Go Untouched

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:00 PM PST

Ireland plans to keep low rates that have attracted Microsoft, Intel and Pfizer but that other countries say distort competition.

France Approves New Search for Wreckage of Plane

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 01:00 PM PST

France approved a request to mount a fresh search of the mid-Atlantic seabed for the wreckage of an Air France jet that crashed nearly 18 months ago.

Germany Pushes France to Toughen Bailout Stance

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:00 PM PST

Germany seemed to win qualified support from France in its effort to make private investors pick up part of the tab.

German Banks Stronger but Some Risks Remain, Report Says

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 08:32 AM PST

The country's banks have benefited from a strong domestic economy, the Bundesbank said, but many are still vulnerable to a rise in interest rates.

The Incredible Flying Nonagenarian

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 01:35 PM PST

Olga Kotelko, 91, is shattering track-and-field records — in her age group — and testing theories about exercise and aging.

Rio Police Raid Gang Stronghold

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:30 PM PST

Elite police units rumbled through a heavily fortified slum hunting for drug gang leaders blamed for five days of violence.

Serena Williams Drops Out of Australian Open

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 09:26 AM PST

Two-time defending champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open because of a foot injury.

Russia Expresses Anger Over European Visa Proposal

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 06:10 PM PST

A European Union proposal would deny visas to a list of 60 officials who have been implicated in the death of a lawyer who died in detention in Moscow.

Maliki Given 30 Days to Form Government in Iraq

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 06:10 PM PST

The nomination had been delayed to give Nuri Kamal al-Maliki time to cobble together an Iraqi government from deeply divided factions.

Arrests Put Pressure on Afghan Voting Officials

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:43 PM PST

The actions intensified pressure from the government on election officials a day after the election commission released final results.

Iraqi Prime Minister Asked to Form Government

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 03:30 AM PST

Iraq's president formally asked Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to form a new government, giving him 30 days to choose a cabinet.

Questions Remain in Cambodia Crush

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 05:30 PM PST

The response by the police and Phnom Penh's readiness to handle an influx of visitors for the festival that turned deadly are being analyzed.

With Limited Options, South Korea Shifts Military Rules

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 07:30 PM PST

President Lee Myung-bak announced the changes as he accepted the resignation of his defense minister, but he has little room to maneuver in responding to North Korea.