New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Abroad: Art’s Survivors of Hitler’s War

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:37 PM PST

Sculptures once reviled by the Nazis as "degenerate" art have surfaced in a building site near Berlin City Hall and are on view at the Neues Museum there.

U.S. Opposed Release of Nuclear Dealer

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 06:49 PM PST

The United States opposed Pakistan's release of the nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest, diplomatic cables show.

New Arrivals Strain India’s Cities to Breaking Point

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:20 PM PST

The remains of a deadly tenement collapse in East Delhi are an emblem of India's failure to handle its urban explosion.

Europe Threatens Inquiry Into Phone and Cable Fees

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:50 PM PST

Neelie Kroes, the commissioner who oversees telecommunications, said she was willing to use new powers to protect consumers from steep fees.

Ahoy Washington, Need Advice: Blackwater Plans Pirate Hunt

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 06:30 PM PST

Blackwater tried to find business offering protection from Somali pirates and sought the aid of the American Embassy in Djibouti, a 2009 cable said.

Cables Praise French Friend With a ‘Mercurial’ Side

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:28 PM PST

Leaked cables offer an assessment of President Nicolas Sarkozy as a friend of America and erratic figure.

Afghan Killer of Six Americans Was Trusted Police Officer

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 04:48 PM PST

The Afghan officer who shot and killed six American soldiers Monday had been in the border police since 2008.

Europe Seeks Ways to Quell Debt Crisis

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:06 PM PST

The concerns in the bond markets are further straining the decade-old monetary union.

Nuclear Fuel Memos Expose Wary Dance With Pakistan

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:56 PM PST

Diplomatic cables highlight Washington and Pakistan's differences over the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Leak of U.S. Cables, Day 3

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:58 AM PST

More on the global conversation about American diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks.

Little Impact Seen if Military Gay Ban Is Repealed

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:56 PM PST

An exhaustive nine-month study found that repealing "don't ask, don't tell" would present a low risk to military effectiveness.

Abuses Found at Mexican Institutions for Disabled

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:25 PM PST

An investigation revealed "atrocious and abusive conditions" that included missing children, squalor and lack of medical care.

The Female Factor: Keeping Romance Alive in the Age of Female Empowerment

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 05:00 AM PST

As more women match or overtake men in education and the labor market, they are also turning traditional gender roles on their head, with some profound consequences for relationship dynamics.

Markets Stay Focused on Debt Crisis

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:05 PM PST

Of particular concern is how the bond markets view the likelihood of additional bailouts after this weekend's rescue package for Ireland.

Date Set for Nuclear Talks With Iran

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:42 AM PST

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted in a speech that Iran would not give "one iota" in the discussions.

China Bars U.S. From American Geologist’s Appeal

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:33 AM PST

The United States embassy in Beijing was denied access to the appeal hearing of an American geologist sentenced in July for buying a database on China's oil industry.

BBC Program Alleges Systematic Bribery in FIFA

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 04:54 AM PST

A program on British Broadcasting Television alleged three senior members of the FIFA executive committee had received systematic bribes totaling $100 million over a 10-year period.

2 Republicans Hint at Hope for Russian Arms Pact

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:35 PM PST

Senators John McCain and George V. Voinovich indicated Republican concerns about a treaty could be addressed.

Unemployment Rises in Europe

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:06 AM PST

Unemployment in the euro zone rose in October to its highest level in more than 12 years, threatening to defeat efforts to turn around stagnant economies at a time of tight budgets.

Europe Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:06 PM PST

The European regulator said it would examine claims the Internet giant has abused its dominance in online search.