New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


The Saturday Profile: Under Siege in War-Torn Somalia, a Doctor Holds Her Ground

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:50 PM PST

Dr. Hawa Abdi helps nearly 100,000 people at her medical facility, persevering despite an attack by militants in May.

News Analysis: The Crisis That Isn’t Going Away

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:17 PM PST

Europe seems unable to convince investors that it has the money and the will to address the causes of its sovereign debt problems.

Low Profile Of an Heir Reinforces A Mystery

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:50 PM PST

A growing number of experts in Seoul are beginning to question whether Kim Jong-un has been fully certified to succeed his father.

Navigating the Airfare Maze Online Gets Tougher

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:40 PM PST

While several large airlines are battling with online travel sites, fliers who are willing to dig can still find deals.

Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian, 65, in His Bedroom

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:40 PM PST

The killing of the unarmed man appeared to be a case of mistaken identity.

French Vogue Names New Editor

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:22 PM PST

Emmanuelle Alt, the new editor of French Vogue, was the magazine's fashion director since 2000.

After Blast, Christians in Egypt See a Church Too Weak to Help

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:34 PM PST

A Christian sect is expressing frustration with its leaders' approach to the government of President Hosni Mubarak.

After Cleric’s Return to Iraq, Followers Yearn for a Sighting

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:40 PM PST

Though reviled by many as a rabble-rouser, Moktada al-Sadr is venerated by the many Iraqis who find him a symbol of larger religious and national narratives.

DealBook: Banking Giants Get Nod From China

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:11 AM PST

JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley each won approval from Chinese regulators to form joint ventures, giving them greater access to the fast-growing domestic capital market.

Slow Job Growth Dims Expectation of Early Revival

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:50 PM PST

The rate of growth — 103,000 jobs in December — is an indication that the unemployment rate will likely remain high through the rest of President Obama's four-year term.

Pakistani Government Salvages Coalition, but at a Steep Price

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:50 PM PST

The move salvaged the governing coalition, but at a high price: a halt to economic reforms pushed by the prime minister.

Key Party Rejoins Pakistan’s Coalition

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 04:25 AM PST

The party decided not to join the opposition, restoring the bloc's parliamentary majority and saving the government from possible collapse.

Britain Raises Terror Alert Level

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:35 PM PST

British authorities raised the level of terrorism alerts at railroad stations and airports but left the national assessment unchanged at "severe."

JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley Win Approval to Expand in China

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:35 AM PST

The two firms are the latest global banks to win the right to form joint ventures to underwrite stock and bond offerings in China.

Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills Police Official

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 10:50 AM PST

A suicide bomber killed himself and 16 others, including a senior border police commander, in an attack in a bathhouse in a southern Afghan city.

Germans Fear Dioxin Has Contaminated Small Farms

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:50 PM PST

Officials halted sales from thousands of farms after dioxin was found in some feed for chickens and pigs and as fears grew about how far contaminated food might have spread.

2022 World Cup Will Probably Be In January - Sepp Blatter

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:00 AM PST

DOHA (Reuters) - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will probably be staged in January rather than June or July, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said for the first time on Friday.

Cricket: England Wins First Ashes in Australia in 24 Years

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:37 AM PST

England claimed a first Ashes series triumph in Australia in nearly a quarter of a century after wrapping up a third dominant innings victory in five tests.

Suicide Attack Kills 17 in Southern Afghanistan

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:36 AM PST

A suicide bomber struck a bath house in a southern Afghan city as men gathered to wash up before Friday prayers.

Soccer: Corruption Eroding Level Playing Fields of Europe

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:36 AM PST

A soccer match-fixing trial in Germany alleges manipulation of hundreds of matches, including World Cup qualifiers and UEFA Europa League.