New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Tucson Pauses in Grief for the Youngest Victim

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 07:29 PM PST

The youngest of victim of the Tucson shootings, Christina-Taylor Green, was buried amid an outpouring of grief.

The Last Gasp of Australian Tennis’s Golden Era

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:24 PM PST

In 1976, Mark Edmondson became the lowest-ranked men's player to win a major and the last native son to win the Australian Open.

Chinese Driver Sentenced for Evading Tolls

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:28 PM PST

A provincial court convicted and sentenced a truck driver to life in prison for evading more than $550,000 in road fees during eight months of highway driving.

For Hezbollah, Claiming Victory Could Be Costly

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 07:10 PM PST

At the moment seemingly of its greatest power, Hezbollah could unveil its most glaring weaknesses.

Automatic Immunity for Berlusconi Revoked

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 05:35 PM PST

The move could restart three criminal cases against Italy's prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, and further jeopardize his tenuous hold on power.

In Iraq, Biden Reaffirms Deadline for Troops’ Exit

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 05:53 PM PST

The vice president visited Baghdad at a time when the re-elected prime minister has yet to fill key security positions.

Berlusconi Loses Some Protection From Trial

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 12:29 PM PST

A court decision weakened the immunity of the Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, opening the possibility of his appearance in trials where he is a defendant.

Death Toll Mounts in Brazilian Deluge

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:40 PM PST

At least 291 have died in the floods and landslides, officials said, with many still missing.

Behind Tunisia Unrest, Rage Over Wealth of Rulers

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 07:20 PM PST

The riches of Tunisia's president have fueled an uprising by Tunisians who blame corruption among the elite for the joblessness afflicting their country.

Europe Inquiry Focuses on Google Business Practice

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 11:06 AM PST

Antitrust investigators are asking advertisers if Google ever tied increased spending to improved visibility.

Toll Rises After Brazil Mudslides

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 08:12 AM PST

Driving rains sent tons of rusty red earth sliding into Brazilian mountain towns, killing at least 350 people and leaving dozens more missing.

Clinton Bluntly Presses Arab Leaders on Reform

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:30 PM PST

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at conference in Qatar harshly criticized Arab leaders, saying economic reform was needed if extremism was to be avoided.

News Analysis: Facing Challenge, Obama Returns to Unity Theme

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 04:20 AM PST

The address used language that recalled a central part of Mr. Obama's appeal as a presidential candidate in 2008.

Spain Passes Debt Test With Bond Sale

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:07 AM PST

Demand was strong for nearly $4 billion of five-year Spanish bonds, easing immediate concerns about the ability of the euro zone's weakest members to raise funds.

U.S. Will Defer to Japan on Moving Okinawa Base

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 02:02 AM PST

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates struck a conciliatory tone on the divisive issue of the U.S. military base on Okinawa.

BlackBerry-Maker Proposes India Solution

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 01:10 AM PST

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion said on Thursday it had given a solution that enables Indian wireless carriers lawful access to consumer services, but excludes access to corporate emails.

Can Europe Be Saved?

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 02:55 AM PST

The liberal democracies of Western Europe represent one of the greatest achievements of human civilization. But is there any way to save them from sinking together in the ill-conceived currency union ?

Belarus Intensifies Efforts Against Former Candidate

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:15 PM PST

Authorities in Belarus were stepping up their campaign against the family of a former presidential candidate whose three-year-old son they have threatened to seize.

Test Unrelated to Gates Visit, China Says

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:15 PM PST

China's state-run media insisted forcefully that the test flight of its new stealth jet fighter was not timed to coincide with the U.S. defense secretary's visit.

Floods Peak, Leaving Ruin in Australian City

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:44 PM PST

The flood zone in Brisbane could remain under water for days, after which residents would have to contend with a cleanup of "postwar proportions."