New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


China Agrees to Intellectual Property Protections

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:25 PM PST

Senior Chinese officials pledged on Wednesday to crack down on software piracy and other violations of intellectual property rights.

Security Council Removes Restrictions on Iraq

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:16 PM PST

The United States, tying up loose ends as its occupation of Iraq comes to an end, pushed the resolutions through the Security Council.

Sweden Bombing Doesn’t Soil Image of Tolerance

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:16 PM PST

A nation that prizes compassion and tolerance has vowed not to surrender those qualities after a terrorist attack.

U.S. Tries to Build Case for Conspiracy by WikiLeaks

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:24 PM PST

Prosecutors trying to build a case against Julian Assange for his role in the release of classified documents are seeking evidence that he helped acquire government files.

China’s Push Into Wind Worries U.S. Industry

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:11 PM PST

Proponents say China should be welcomed to the American wind industry, but others see a threat.

Guguletu Journal: Counting the Victims in a Honeymoon Killing

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 06:40 PM PST

A murder in South Africa that began as a tale of a calamitous honeymoon in a crime-ridden country and turned into a story of a planned killing has tested the country's honor.

Report Names Kosovo Leader as Crime Boss

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:00 PM PST

An inquiry has concluded that Hashim Thac led a clan who presided over an organ-trafficking network that extracted kidneys from Serbian prisoners.

U.S. Rethinks Strategy for the Unthinkable

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:20 PM PST

The Obama administration wants to convey how to react to a nuclear attack but is worried about seeming alarmist.

U.S. Sues Companies for Spill Damages

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:14 PM PST

The Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against nine companies over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Europe Staggers as Critical Summit Looms

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:24 PM PST

The financial crisis flared up, with riots in Greece, troubles in Spain and little indication of an agreement on a systemic approach to stability.

Senate Moves Ahead on Arms Treaty

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 06:37 PM PST

Democrats prevailed in a test vote, 66-32, winning the backing of eight Republicans to begin debate on the U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty.

In Maintaining Support for the Euro, Who Speaks for Europe?

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 05:15 PM PST

Despite eve-of-summit-meeting pleas for harmony and discipline, the divergent views being voiced Wednesday by E.U. leaders offered anything but clear signals.

A Chinese Automaker Secures a Foothold in Europe

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:34 PM PST

Sometime next summer, a new plant in Bulgaria will begin turning out the first Chinese-branded cars to be assembled in the European Union.

Senate Passes Tax Package in a Drift to Bipartisanship

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 06:30 PM PST

The $858 billion tax plan was the first concrete product of a new era of divided government and acid compromise.

U.S. Sues BP and Other Companies Over Gulf Spill

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 02:15 PM PST

The Justice Department announced a suit on Wednesday that would hold the companies liable without limitation.

Staph’s Trail Points to Human Susceptibilities

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 03:10 PM PST

Researchers are delving into why staph infections can be fatal for some people and hardly a nuisance for others.

Political Memo: Deal Clears Path for Maliki in Iraq

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 05:58 PM PST

Ayad Allawi's grudging indication that he would join the new government seemed to remove the last obstacle for Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki.

U.N. Reports 'Considerable Slowdown' in Wage Growth

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 08:56 AM PST

The Global Wage Report said the financial and economic crisis also accentuated gaps between the highest and lowest earners in many countries.

Anti-Austerity Protest in Greece Turns Violent

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 10:33 AM PST

Thousands of Greeks took to the streets of Athens for a protest marred by violence as a general strike brought international travel and public services to a standstill.

China Leader Calls on India to Be a Partner in Asia

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 10:30 AM PST

On a visit to India, the premier, Wen Jiabao, said the two countries should open their markets so they can support each other's economic growth.