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New York Times intl News

Solar Panel Maker Moves Work to China

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST

Evergreen Solar, a leading maker of panels in the United States, is laying off 800 people and shifting production to China.

After Fierce Battle in Davis Cup, Teaming Up in Australia

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:25 PM PST

Nenad Zimonjic and Michael Llodra should be among the favorites for the doubles title when they rejoin forces at the Australian Open.

For Lebanese, Crisis Has Become a Way of Life

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST

Since 2005, Lebanon has weathered more months without an effective government than with one.

BP Forms Partnership to Explore in Russia

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:40 PM PST

The arrangement is expected to speed exploration of Russia's Arctic continental shelf.

Cultural Studies: Retreat of the ‘Tiger Mother’

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:05 PM PST

A memoir about strict Chinese parenting reads as criticism of Western practices, but the author, Amy Chua, says some readers are missing the point.

Australian Towns Band Together for Flood Cleanup

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:15 PM PST

In the face of the crisis, locals here have banded together in cooperation, in an effort to rebuild from one of Australia's worst natural disasters.

U.S. Is Not Trying to Contain China, Clinton Says

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:58 PM PST

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for cooperation despite the two countries' differences.

Berlusconi Faces Inquiry in Prostitution Case

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:40 PM PST

Prosecutors in Milan accuse the prime minister of compensating a minor for sexual relations.

Joy as Tunisian President Flees Offers Lesson to Arab Leaders

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:28 PM PST

The fall of Tunisia's president marks the first time that protests have overthrown an Arab leader.

Spain Ready to Aid Savings Banks Again

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 12:33 PM PST

Spanish authorities are ready to inject more rescue money into some of the country's weakest savings banks, as they await a new report on bnaks' strength.

The Lede: Arab Bloggers Cheer On Tunisia Upheaval

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 01:53 PM PST

A Moroccan blogger wrote, "Let the Tunisian people show the example for the Arab world — no more dictators!"

Belarus Accuses Poland, Germany of Takeover Plot

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 12:27 PM PST

Belarus accused Poland and Germany of plotting to overthrow President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko and impose a puppet government.

Banks Poised to Pay Dividends After 3-Year Gap

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 10:48 AM PST

The reversal marks a milestone as banks have repaired their balance sheets after the bailout.

DealBook: Banks Are Poised to Pay Dividends After 3-Year Gap

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:50 AM PST

The nation's largest banks are expected begin restoring their dividends in the first half of the year, a boon to pension funds and retirees.

Pope John Paul II to Be Beatified May 1

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 09:10 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI moved his beloved predecessor one step closer to sainthood on Friday.

Europe’s Odd Couple

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 10:50 AM PST

One thing is clear in the relationship between Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel: ultimately, she holds the cards.

Pope John Paul II to Be Beatified May 1

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:36 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to Pope John Paul II's intercession and set May 1 as the date for his beatification.

Tunisia Leader Flees and Prime Minister Claims Power

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:23 PM PST

President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali has left the country amid protests, diplomats say, and the prime minister went on state television to say he is in charge.

Juba Journal: Referendum Logos Accent Challenges Facing Sudan

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 12:50 AM PST

It took months to agree on the symbols used on the referendum, underscoring the many challenges facing southern Sudan if it reaches independence.

UK Opposition Labour Party Holds Seat in Election

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 01:27 AM PST

Britain's coalition government lost its first ballot box test Friday, as the opposition Labour Party easily regained a House of Commons seat it was forced to put up for grabs following allegations of fraud.