New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Intelligence Reports Offer Dim Views of Afghan War

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:30 PM PST

As President Obama prepares a strategy review, two reports say there is a limited chance of success unless Pakistan hunts down insurgents.

Politics Enables Mexican Fugitive to Defang a Law

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:30 PM PST

The status of a legislator elected 15 months before he vanished from public view comes with a perk: immunity.

Chávez Seeks Decree Powers

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:30 PM PST

By obtaining decree powers, President Hugo Chávez could effectively bypass the National Assembly in some legislating areas when it convenes next month.

Russia Approves Road That Will Run Through Forest

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 02:06 PM PST

Environmentalists appeared to lose a protracted battle to prevent construction of a highway through one of the Moscow region's last remaining forests.

European Central Bank Weighs a Capital Increase

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 06:50 PM PST

European governments are committed to doing everything they can to resolve the economic crisis.

Mullen Expresses Impatience With Pakistan on Visit

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 04:50 PM PST

America's top military officer carried what he called a strong sense of "strategic impatience" with the government in Islamabad over its failure to clear insurgents.

Storm Strands Hundreds of Motorists in Canada

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 02:44 PM PST

A state of emergency was declared and the armed forces were summoned after a heavy storm left motorists stranded in their cars on a major Ontario highway for a second day.

Dublin Blocks Bank Bonus Payments

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 05:00 PM PST

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said government bailout funds would be provided only on the condition that no bonuses were paid.

Growth Sluggish, Fed Keeps Buying Bonds

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 03:41 PM PST

The Federal Reserve announced that it was maintaining its plan to buy $600 billion in government securities.

U.S. Concludes N. Korea Has More Nuclear Sites

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:30 PM PST

American officials say they see signs that North Korea's nuclear program is more sophisticated than was thought, adding urgency to efforts to contain it.

To Conquer Wind Power, China Writes the Rules

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:23 PM PST

Competing for China's lucrative business means playing by house rules that are often stacked in Beijing's favor.

Carpetbagger: Golden Globes Shine on ‘King’s Speech’

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 10:08 AM PST

"The Fighter" and "The Social Network" were also among the front-runners as the nominations were announced on Tuesday.

Dozens Killed in Bangladesh Fire

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 08:51 AM PST

The fire at a garment factory was the latest blow to the country's largest industry.

Raid on Islamic Groups in Germany

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 10:47 AM PST

Germany staged simultaneous raids in three states against Islamic networks suspected of seeking the imposition of an Islamic state in Germany.

Release on Bail of WikiLeaks Founder Is Delayed by Appeal

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:10 PM PST

Julian Assange was ordered released on $310,000 bail as he challenges a Swedish prosecutor's demand for his extradition but remained in custody pending appeal.

Berlusconi Survives Confidence Vote

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 06:50 PM PST

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy escaped the collapse of his government, but political uncertainty remained.

DealBook: A Key Figure in the Future of Yahoo

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:51 AM PST

Any speculation about a deal for Yahoo must take into account Masayoshi Son, the founder of Softbank.

Manchester United Beats Arsenal

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 08:51 PM PST

Manchester United knocked Arsenal off the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over their title rivals thanks to Park Ji-sung's goal.

Pompeii’s Problems Reflect Longstanding Neglect

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 02:56 AM PST

After several recent collapses at the ancient site, debate is raging in Italy about the management of recent restoration efforts and the country's ability to care for its cultural heritage.

DealBook: Chinese I.P.O. Frenzy Raises Talk of a Bubble

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 04:26 PM PST

Companies from China are listing on stock exchanges in the United States, but some wonder whether this boom has the makings of a bubble.