New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Obama Urges China to Check North Koreans

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:37 PM PST

In a frank discussion, President Obama urged China's president to put the North Korean government on a tighter leash after a series of provocations.

Iran’s Divorce Rate Stirs Fears of Society in Crisis

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:34 PM PST

The rate has tripled, but more surprising is women's willingness to use the legal system to escape marriages.

Kirkuk Journal: Politics Delay an Iraqi Census

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 06:20 PM PST

A full census has not been done since 1987, but a new count has been repeatedly delayed.

Poland’s Currency Lifts Economy

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:20 PM PST

Poland is a financially vibrant member of the European Union at a time when euro zone countries like Ireland are struggling to grow their way out of trouble.

Violence Feared in Ivory Coast

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:20 PM PST

Protesters burned tires in the streets and residents spoke of arrests by government forces as the standoff between political rivals continued.

Two Russian Grocers Move to Thwart Wal-Mart

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 01:55 PM PST

The X5 Retail Group, parent of Russia's leading retailer, bought Kopeika, and planned to merge the two in a pre-emptive strike against Wal-Mart.

U.S. Strains to Stop Arms Flow

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:20 PM PST

Officials say they have been frustrated trying to block Syria, Iran and North Korea from selling to militants.

France, Turning to a New Partner, Dismays an Old One Over a Ship

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 06:41 PM PST

The French want to sell a Mistral — a ship that carries helicopters and can conduct amphibious assaults — to Russia, despite American objections.

NATO Balanced Baltic and Russian Anxieties

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:04 PM PST

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania wanted a defense plan, which required much reassurance for Russia.

State Dept. Daily Is Window on a Jittery Planet

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 03:30 PM PST

For a select, high-security audience in a suspicious world, The Diplomatic Security Daily can't be beat for its coverage of rumors and threats.

WikiLeaks Founder Warns About More Dispatches

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:37 PM PST

Julian Assange said that he would release all 251,287 cables if legal action were taken against him.

Germany Reluctant to Expand European Bailout Fund

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:00 PM PST

Chancellor Angela Merkel dampened speculation that the bailout fund could be increased soon.

Afghanistan Softens Ban on Private Security Firms

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 06:20 PM PST

The modified policy would allow most licensed firms to continue their work, but leaves important details in doubt.

Google Opens Doors to E-Bookstore

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:20 AM PST

The Google eBookstore may be a boon to independent bookstores that have signed on to sell e-books on their Web sites through Google.

In Kentucky, Noah’s Ark Theme Park Is Planned

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 08:45 AM PST

Facing a rising tide of joblessness, the governor of Kentucky has found one solution: build an ark.

Fire Injuries Kill Israel’s Top Female Police Official

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 08:25 AM PST

Israelis had been following the condition of the police chief of Haifa, Ahuva Tomer, who was injured fighting the forest blaze that killed 42 last week.

The Lede: Threats Made to Son of Founder

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 04:32 PM PST

On Monday, The Lede continues to update readers on the leak of American diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks, the whistle-blowers' Web site.

Suicide Blasts Strike Tribal Pakistan

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:33 AM PST

The blasts appeared aimed at the civilian government headquarters in a tribal region in northwestern Pakistan.

North Korea Is Latest Sign of Chilled U.S.-China Relations

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 03:19 PM PST

It took 13 days for American and Chinese leaders to have a conversation about North Korea's latest action.

French Court Convicts Continental

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 02:12 PM PST

The airline was found guilty of involuntary homicide for its role in the 2000 crash of a jet that killed 113 people.