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New York Times intl News


News Analysis: As Mubarak Digs In, U.S. Policy Is Complicated

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:27 PM PST

The Obama administration is struggling to determine if a democratic revolution can succeed while President Hosni Mubarak remains, even if he is sidelined.

Outrage and a Facebook Page That Gave It a Voice

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 04:41 PM PST

The death of Khaled Said by the police led to a rare forum in which to bond over outrage about government abuses.

The Lede: Updates From Day 12 in Egypt

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 03:53 PM PST

On Saturday, The Lede continues to provide updates on the developments in Egypt.

Tunisian Police Fire on Crowd, Killing 2

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:49 PM PST

The police fired at an angry crowd attacking the police station in the town of Kef on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 17 others, the Interior Ministry said.

Iraq’s Last Patriot

Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:33 PM PST

Ayad Allawi represented a future that still looked like what the U.S. imagined when it first invaded: a secular democracy, free of ethnic and religious strife. But then his flaws — and America's endless mistakes — took that future away.

DealBook: Stock-Hedging Lets Bankers Skirt Efforts to Overhaul Pay

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:27 PM PST

More than a quarter of Goldman Sachs's partners used hedging techniques from 2007 to 2010, fueling concerns that executives have broken the ties between compensation and company performance.

Roundup: Loss at Wolves Ends United’s Unbeaten Run

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:50 PM PST

Wolverhampton, which started the day in last place in the English Premier League, handed Manchester United its first league loss of the season.

Who’s the Boss, You or Your Gadget?

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 02:44 PM PST

As more workers find it hard to go without their devices, the border between the office and home may be destroyed.

Stability of Egypt Hinges on a Divided Military

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:20 PM PST

American officials say Egypt's military holds the key to the governing of Egypt and the country's future.

Cameron Criticizes ‘Multiculturalism’ in Britain

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:00 PM PST

Prime Minister David Cameron said that "hands-off tolerance" had encouraged "segregated communities" where Islamic extremism thrives.

Protest Threats Derail Bush Speech in Switzerland

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:28 PM PST

A visit by former President George W. Bush to Switzerland has been canceled because of security concerns and the possibility emerged of a legal case against him for ordering torture.

Nasdaq Was Hacked, but Not Trades

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

Hackers have repeatedly breached the systems of the company that runs the Nasdaq, according to several law enforcement officials.

News Analysis: In Turkey’s Example, Some See a Map for Egypt

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:50 PM PST

In politics and economics, Turkey illustrates success in the region.

Maliki Says He Won’t Seek Another Term

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:50 PM PST

Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's current term ends in 2014. The statement came a day after Mr. Maliki said he would cut his pay in half.

U.S. and Russia Activate an Arms Control Treaty

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

In addition to the ratification of New Start, the so-called quartet convened in Munich to reaffirm support for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Obama Backs Suleiman-Led Transition

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:25 AM PST

The Obama administration on Saturday backed attempts by Egypt's vice president, Omar Suleiman, to broker a compromise with opposition groups and prepare for elections.

Maliki Won’t Run for Third Term

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 08:33 AM PST

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will not run for a third term in 2014, an adviser said Saturday, limiting himself in the name of democracy and with an eye on the popular anger directed at governments across the Middle East.

In Census, Young Americans Increasingly Diverse

Posted: 04 Feb 2011 10:41 PM PST

Young Americans are far less white than older generations, a shift with political and social consequences.

U.S. and Russia Finalize Arms Treaty

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 06:18 AM PST

A U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty that limits the number of atomic warheads the former Cold War foes can possess and allows them to inspect each other's arsenals — securing a key foreign policy goal of President Barack Obama — went into effect Saturday.

In a Graying Population, Business Opportunity

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 12:38 PM PST

Researchers are helping companies make products geared toward older people yet attractive to younger buyers.