New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Obama Cautions Embattled Ally Against Violence

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:50 PM PST

President Obama put Egypt's embattled leader, Hosni Mubarak, on notice against a bloody crackdown, edging away from a close American ally.

The Saturday Profile: A U.S.-China Odyssey: Building a Better Mouse Map

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:59 PM PST

The geneticist Xu Tian splits his time between Yale and China to pursue the key to what makes a mouse tick, gene by gene, and its implications for humans.

Egyptian Hopes Converge in Fight for Cairo Bridge

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:45 PM PST

Hours of struggle for a bridge defined the day's events throughout Egypt as people shed their fear of the government, a few halting steps at a time.

On Al Jazeera, a Revolution Televised Despite Obstacles

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 05:00 PM PST

Al Jazeera has provided exhaustive coverage of Egypt's protests despite repeated efforts to block its broadcasts.

DealBook: No Clear Strategy to Save the Euro

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 04:16 PM PST

European leaders at the World Economic Forum do not agree on the best way to ensure the common currency's future, but all agree the euro zone's stability is worth preserving.

Egyptians’ Fury Has Smoldered Beneath the Surface for Decades

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 04:20 PM PST

Egyptians have demonstrated over the years about low wages, poverty and the election process, but never in such a widespread fashion.

Berlin Sets a Time Frame for Afghan Withdrawal

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:26 AM PST

The German Parliament voted Friday to begin withdrawing the 4,900 soldiers serving in Afghanistan by the end of this year.

In Alexandria, Pitched Battles With Police

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:18 PM PST

After hours of brutal battle, riot police and kheffiyeh-wearing youngsters smiled and shared water bottles.

Russia Adopts Color-Coded Terror Alert System

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 05:40 PM PST

After the suicide bombing at a Moscow airport, Parliament on Friday approved an alert system similar to the one the United States adopted after 9/11, then dropped.

Australian Open: Murray Beats Ferrer to Reach Final

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:50 PM PST

Andy Murray's 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 7-6 (2) victory was filled with extended rallies and memorable defense, but the differences in the end were Murray's bigger serve and bolder tactics

The Lede: Latest Updates

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 02:33 PM PST

Video shows chaotic scenes in Cairo; there are reports of attacks on journalists; Internet and phone service have been disrupted.

Explosion Hits Supermarket in Kabul

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 03:00 PM PST

An explosion in a Kabul supermarket frequented by foreigners on Friday afternoon killed at least eight people and wounded at least 12.

Irish Parliament to be Dissolved Tuesday

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:29 AM PST

Ireland's embattled prime minister said Friday he would dissolve parliament Tuesday and announce a new date for early elections, as the upper house began debate on legislation to slash spending and raise taxes.

Nelson Mandela Returns Home From Hospital

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:59 PM PST

The 92-year-old former president was treated for an acute respiratory infection.

Mubarak Vows Cabinet Shift but Defends Deploying Army as Revolt Sweeps Egypt

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:56 PM PST

Protesters continued to defy a nationwide curfew early Saturday as President Hosni Mubarak deployed the military to save his authoritarian government of nearly 30 years.

With Muslim Brotherhood Set to Join Egypt Protests, Religion’s Role May Grow

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:48 PM PST

Islamic groups seem poised to emerge as wildcards in the growing political movement.

Political Memo: Egypt’s Leader Uses Old Tricks to Defy New Demands

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:38 PM PST

Egypt's government has responded to the unrest primarily as a security issue, largely ignoring, or dismissing, the core demands of the protesters.

Waves of Unrest Spread to Yemen, Shaking a Region

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:38 PM PST

Thousands protested in Yemen and secular and Islamist Egyptian opposition leaders vowed to join rallies as calls for change rang across the Arab world.

Most Members of Old Cabinet in Tunisia Step Down

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:41 PM PST

Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, Mr. Ben Ali's former right-hand man, announced the changes in a televised address, though he himself did not resign.

China to Allow Select Cities to Impose Property Taxes

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:10 AM PST

The levy on homeowners would be aimed at curbing speculation in the housing market and also reducing the government's reliance on land auctions for income.