New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Hoping to Avoid Bombs and Win Afghan Minds

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:26 PM PST

For American troops in a heavily mined village, steering clear of improvised explosive devices is the most difficult task.

Severity of Problems in Haiti Vote Is Disputed

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:57 PM PST

The chief observer of the presidential election acknowledged irregularities, but said they were probably not serious enough to invalidate the vote.

Global Climate-Change Talks Begin in Cancún

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:25 PM PST

After last year's Copenhagen conference failed to produce agreement on climate change, hopes are that small steps can be made in Mexico.

Mario Monicelli, Italian Director, Dies at 95

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:50 PM PST

Mario Monticelli, the Italian director, was known as one of the great "comedia all'Italiana" filmmakers for movies including "Big Deal on Madonna Street" and "La Grande Guerra."

In U.S. Sting Operations, Questions of Entrapment

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:41 PM PST

A teenager's arrest Friday has thrown a new spotlight on the use of sting operations to capture terrorism suspects.

Goal: Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 0

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:46 PM PST

Barcelona routed Real Madrid, 5-0, in Monday's Clasico at the Nou Camp, and there really isn't much more to say than that.

Monicelli, Director, Kills Himself at 95

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:06 PM PST

Mario Monicelli, an Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter, was considered one of the fathers of the Italian comedy of the 1940s-1960s.

Chinese Export Regions Face Labor Shortages

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:20 PM PST

Two main manufacturing areas have an acute shortage of migrant workers, giving laborers leverage.

Odyssey Inside the Brain

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:31 PM PST

A glossy art book, "Portraits of the Mind," hopes to draw the general reader into neuroscience with the beauty of its images.

Leaked Cables Depict a World Guessing About North Korea

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:20 PM PST

The cables on North Korea are long on guesses and short on facts, even when conveying thoughts of diplomats from China, the North's ally.

U.S. Haggled to Find Takers for Detainees

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:22 PM PST

State Department cables show the efforts by the United States to reduce the population of the Guantánamo prison so it can eventually close.

Sri Lankan Accountants Lure Global Outsourcers

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:35 PM PST

What is Sri Lanka's contribution to global outsourcing? Accountants.

The Lede: Reaction to Leak of Diplomatic Cables

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 04:27 PM PST

Video of Clinton's remarks; Wikipedia v. WikiLeaks; a cool response from the Kremlin.

Analysts Expect 6-Month Delay in Dreamliner Delivery

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 02:30 PM PST

The forecasts came in response to Boeing's announcement last week that it expected to come up with a new delivery schedule for the much-delayed plane.

Splits in Euro Zone Emerge Amid Debt Crisis

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 02:50 PM PST

Announcing new growth figures, a senior European Union official acknowledged Monday that a two-speed euro zone might now be developing.

FIFA Officials Accepted Payoffs, Reports Say

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 11:45 AM PST

Three days before the vote on the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts, world soccer's governing body was hit by further corruption allegations.

James Franco and Anne Hathaway to Host the Oscars

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 12:36 PM PST

The choice is an apparent bid to attract younger viewers to the telecast.

6 American Trainers Killed by an Afghan Police Officer

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:20 PM PST

It was at least the fifth time in 13 months that Afghan soldiers or police have turned their weapons on their NATO partners. Many of the previous cases appeared to be Taliban infiltration.

ArtsBeat: ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Director Is Dead

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:56 AM PST

Irvin Kershner, 87, directed the pivotal 1980 "Star Wars" sequel and other big-budget features like "Never Say Never Again."

Obama Freezes Pay for Federal Workers for Two Years

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 11:25 AM PST

President Obama announced the freeze as a way to address concerns over the deficit before a meeting on Tuesday with congressional leaders.