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New York Times intl News

Sudden Split Recasts U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:25 PM PST

Swift and dramatic changes in Cairo are altering the American administration's foreign policy agenda.

Hackers Shut Down Government Sites

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 PM PST

The online group Anonymous said it brought down the sites of the Ministry of Information and President Hosni Mubarak's National Democratic Party in support of the antigovernment protests.

DealBook: Police Search Deutsche Bank Office in Russia

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:13 PM PST

Masked policemen swept Deutsche Bank's main Russian office on Wednesday, searching for documents in a real estate deal linked to a member of the Russian parliament, now living in exile.

Arab World Faces Its Uncertain Future

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:15 PM PST

The region is watching a moment in Egypt that suggests it will never be the same again.

U.S. and E.U. Join to Show Support for Belarus Opposition

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:02 AM PST

Both agreed to raise their funding of non-governmental organizations and independent media at a conference on Wednesday that was organized by the Polish government.

Female Factor: Sex Scandals in Italy Fuel Discontent of Women

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 PM PST

The scandals around Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi are a reminder of a persistent gender gap in Italian society.

Sudanese Start Protest Movement

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 PM PST

In the past week, thousands of young Sudanese, many responding to a Facebook call, have braved beatings and arrests to protest against their government.

Premier of Jordan Holds Talks With Rivals

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:26 PM PST

The new prime minister began consultations with key groups, including the Muslim opposition, a day after King Abdullah II fired his government.

Israel Digs In on Peace Process With Egypt in Turmoil

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:50 PM PST

Regional upheaval means the prospect of the Netanyahu government's making peace with the Palestinians has receded further.

Upheaval Puts Militants in the Lurch

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 PM PST

Jihadis are wrestling with an uprising whose agenda they do not share.

Shippers Concerned Over Possible Suez Canal Disruptions

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:05 PM PST

Several shipping companies to order their ships not to change crews in Egypt, while disruptions in port services have slowed the discharge of some cargo at the Red Sea port of Ain Sukhna.

E.U. Urges Common Rules on Collecting Air Traveler Data

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:03 AM PST

The call shows the Europeans increasingly falling in line with the United States, Canada and Australia, which already oblige E.U. carriers to divulge reservation, seat number and payment details.

Kepler Planet Hunter Finds 1,200 Possibilities

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:24 PM PST

The long-awaited findings potentially triple the number of known planets in the universe.

Journalists Are Attacked in Cairo

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:07 PM PST

Journalists covering the scene on the ground found themselves the targets of violence and intimidation by demonstrators chanting slogans in favor of President Hosni Mubarak.

Dispute Derails Art Loans From Russia

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:45 PM PST

A legal case involving Jewish documents held by Russia has turned into a diplomatic feud over loans of artworks.

Europe Leaders Call for Faster Transition in Egypt

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:19 AM PST

Excerpts of statements by European leaders on President Hosni Mubarak's pledge not to seek another term.

Indonesia Files Terrorism Charges Against Cleric

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:30 PM PST

Abu Bakar Bashir, an elderly cleric long accused of being a key terrorist ideologue, was charged with coordinating and funding a militant group in Aceh.

Manchester United’s Fans Are Many, and Merciless

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:31 AM PST

Manchester United, imperfect but undefeated this season, is the world's most valuable sports franchise.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Day 9 of Egypt Protests

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:41 PM PST

On Wednesday, The Lede continues to supplement coverage of street protests in Egypt from our colleagues in Cairo.

U.S. General Sees Success Even if Pakistan Doesn’t Act

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:34 AM PST

Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez said that the United States and NATO could succeed in the war even if Pakistan refuses to shut down a lawless frontier sanctuary for militants.