New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Cut Off, Ivory Coast Chief Is Scraping for Cash

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:48 PM PST

President Laurent Gbagbo is intent on paying two groups vital to his hold on power: the military and civil servants.

For Chinese President’s Visit, a Bolder Tack

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:08 PM PST

Officials say President Obama will take an assertive stance as he greets his biggest economic rival.

In Afghanistan, Insurgents Let Bombs Do Fighting

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 06:56 PM PST

Since the Marines took over responsibility for Sangin District from the British, progress has come slowly.

Conflict on Afghan Efforts to Tax Foreign Contractors

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST

The country's Ministry of Finance said American and European contractors are resisting the Afghan government's efforts to tax them.

A Deep Bench of Leadership at Apple

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:08 PM PST

A decision by Steven P. Jobs, the chief executive, to take leave puts a spotlight on several executives, in particular Timothy D. Cook, who will take over day-to-day operations.

Leading in 3-D TV, Breaking Japan’s Glass Ceiling

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 06:31 PM PST

Toshiba is a rare example of a company tapping what some economists call Japan's least used resource: women.

Sit. Stay. Parse. Good Girl!

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:50 PM PST

A border collie knows 1,022 nouns, a record that displays the unexpected depths of the canine mind.

G.E. to Share Jet Technology With China in New Joint Venture

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:45 PM PST

General Electric wants to remain an important supplier to the Chinese aviation industry as it tries to challenge Boeing and Airbus in making commercial jetliners.

Support Grows for Larger European Rescue Fund

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST

European finance ministers discussed ways to increase the lending power of the fund, though it was unclear when changes might be approved.

Iran Says It May Drop Woman’s Stoning Sentence

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:40 PM PST

Officials confirmed that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who was convicted of adultery, may face only a prison sentence as an accessory to her husband's murder.

The TV Watch: Master of Ceremonies, Not Civility

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:00 AM PST

Ricky Gervais, host of the Golden Globe ceremony, was merciless from the start, mocking actors and the event's sponsor, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

DealBook: Goldman Excludes U.S. Investors From Facebook

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 06:11 PM PST

Goldman Sachs said it was restricting participation in its Facebook investment fund to clients outside the United States, in the wake of intense media attention.

Duvalier Meets With Advisers As Haiti Holds Its Breath

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:18 PM PST

Haiti's former dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, huddled with his advisers at a Port-au-Prince hotel a day after his stunning return to the country, but canceled plans to speak to reporters.

Barak’s Break With Party Shakes Up Israeli Politics

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:46 AM PST

Defense Minister Ehud Barak left the left-leaning Labor Party and is forming a smaller, centrist faction that will stay in the governing coalition.

Ex-Banker Gives Data to WikiLeaks

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:40 PM PST

A former executive with Julius Baer said he had given details of more than 2,000 individuals and companies.

Apple Says Steve Jobs Will Take a New Medical Leave

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:53 PM PST

Steven P. Jobs, the chief executive of Apple is taking leave a year and a half after a liver transplant. Timothy D. Cook is to oversee day-to-day operations.

Tunisia Unrest Stirs Passions Across North African Region

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 07:20 PM PST

Six North Africans have set themselves on fire since the self-immolation that set off the uprising in Tunisia.

France Seen Wary of Interfering in Tunisia Crisis

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 03:07 AM PST

France is now moving to try to pick up the pieces in a country where Paris has deep ties as the former colonial power.

‘The Social Network’ Dominates Golden Globes

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:42 AM PST

"The Social Network" took the prize for best drama, Colin Firth was named best dramatic actor for "The King's Speech" and Natalie Portman danced away with the award for best actress.

Europe’s Challenge: Fostering Growth Amid Austerity

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:10 AM PST

Weaker euro zone members are taking hard steps to stabilize their finances, but the strains on a currency that must serve both solvent and wavering economies are visible.