New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Reconsidered, a Met Velázquez Is Vindicated

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:39 PM PST

In 1973, a 1624 image of Philip IV was found to have been made by Velázquez's studio, not the artist. A reassessment has reversed that conclusion.

E-Mail Gets an Instant Makeover

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:38 PM PST

Visitors to e-mail sites are in decline, and companies like Facebook now offer messaging focused on immediacy.

Despite Setbacks, Sony Is Optimistic About Google TV

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 05:10 PM PST

Hiroshi Yoshioka, head of Sony's television business, said sales of the Internet-enabled sets were "in line with expectations."

Spain Says Regional Governments Are on Track to Meet Deficit Reduction Targets

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 03:39 PM PST

The quarterly deficit numbers released Monday were a direct response by the Finance Minister Elena Salgado and the Spanish government to demands for more transparency about public finances.

The Right Stuff to Wear

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:03 PM PST

A traveling exhibition of photographs and X-ray images will put spacesuits in all their complexity on display.

F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Traffic

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 06:09 PM PST

The F.C.C. will vote Tuesday on rules that create two classes of Internet access, one from fixed-line providers and the other wireless.

U.S. Military Seeks to Expand Raids in Pakistan

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:44 PM PST

Senior commanders in Afghanistan are pushing for an expanded campaign of Special Operations ground raids across the border into Pakistan, a risky strategy.

Media Decoder: F.C.C. Poised to Pass Rules Governing Internet Access

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 04:30 PM PST

The Federal Communications Commission chairman appears to have the votes to pass a framework for rules.

Earthquake Strikes Southeast Iran

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 04:40 PM PST

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude jolted Iran on Monday, damaging buildings in outlying mountainous areas.

Cables Shed New Light on Ex-K.G.B. Officer’s Death

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:35 PM PST

A document released by WikiLeaks seemed to revive a dispute over the role British intelligence services played.

Ministers Proposed for Iraqi Cabinet

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:00 PM PST

Nuri Kamal al-Maliki set forward the skeleton of his new government, bringing a nine-month impasse one step closer to resolution.

Skype Looks for a Spot in Offices and Cellphones

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 03:08 PM PST

Skype, a financial underachiever, is trying to find new ways to make money from its 124 million users.

Former Mexican Candidate Freed by Kidnappers

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 02:39 PM PST

Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a top political power broker, was freed seven months after his kidnapping.

Five Years In, Gauging Impact of Gates Grants

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 04:27 PM PST

Of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's $450 million in grants, Mr. Gates says, "We were naïve when we began."

Senate Support Builds for Pact on Arms Control

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:45 PM PST

The arms control treaty with Russia gained favor as some Republicans said they leaned toward a yes vote and a side deal took shape on missile defense.

Iran Lets Gas Prices Soar, But Drivers Seem Unfazed

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 05:07 PM PST

Drivers jammed Tehran's streets on Monday after the government lifted traffic restrictions aimed at reducing severe air pollution.

European Central Bank Reduces Bond Purchases

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 11:17 AM PST

The bank cut back on its purchases from vulnerable governments like Portugal and Ireland, despite pressure to do more to ease the Continent's debt crisis.

Germany Investigating Bribes at Its Embassies

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 10:15 AM PST

Staff in several German embassies received bribes in return for issuing visas, officials said.

DealBook: Potash Merger Creates Global Player in Russia

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:47 AM PST

Uralkali has agreed to acquire Silvinit for $8.1 billion in cash and shares, creating one of the biggest producers in the world for a vital fertilizer ingredient.

Technology Shares Weigh on Wall Street

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 09:40 AM PST

Indexes looked to extend three weeks of gains with some investors expecting a rally during a thinly traded, holiday-shortened week.