New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Europe’s Foreign Policy Chief, Struggling for Mandate, Faces Criticism on Uprisings

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:53 PM PST

Catherine Ashton, criticized for her response to the crisis in Egypt, must maneuver among a bloc's 27 member states and the European Union bureaucracy.

Trafficking Investigations Put Surgeon in Spotlight

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:49 PM PST

The Turkish transplant specialist is wanted by Interpol and suspected of harvesting human organs for an international black-market trafficking ring.

Lebanese Bank Is Accused of Money Laundering

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:49 PM PST

The case could exacerbate the United States' tensions with the militant group Hezbollah.

Obama Tested on Whether to Break With Mubarak

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:39 PM PST

The Obama administration can choose to break decisively with President Hosni Mubarak or stick to its call for an "orderly transition" that may no longer be tenable.

Military Caught Between Mubarak and Protesters

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:11 PM PST

The Egyptian military finds itself in an unfamiliar role, navigating between swelling protests and civilian leaders who appear reluctant to cede real power.

Iran Presses Opposition to Refrain From Rally

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:53 PM PST

The government is increasing pressure on political opposition leaders who want to stage a rally in support of the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt.

Hopes Dashed, Protesters’ Anger Spills Over

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:12 PM PST

Elation turned to anger as Egyptians listened, shocked, to President Mubarak's speech on Thursday.

Yonaguni Journal: Japanese Isle in Sea of Contention Weighs Fist Versus Open Hand

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:30 PM PST

Tokyo is considering putting about 100 soldiers on Yonaguni Island as a message to nearby China and Taiwan, a plan that has divided the island.

In China, Tentative Steps Toward Global Currency

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:40 PM PST

Beijing has begun to loosen currency controls, which could strengthen China's influence in financial markets.

Iraq Makes Pitch for Iraqis to Come Home

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:53 PM PST

As unrest shakes other parts of the region, the Iraqi government is offering plane tickets and a small stipend to get citizens to return.

WikiLeaks Angry About Ex-Staff Member’s Book

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:35 PM PST

A tell-all book to be released Friday is highly critical of Julian Assange, and says the Web site was disabled by a spate of defections last year.

News Reports Say Cardinal Protected An Abuser

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 05:30 PM PST

The reports said that the retired archbishop of Utrecht, Adrianus Simonis, was told of an abusive priest whom he then allowed to remain in the church.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Day 17 of Egypt Protests

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 04:29 PM PST

Hossam Badrawy, a top official, said that President Hosni Mubarak "will make a move probably tonight."

Bombing Kills Shiite Pilgrims in Iraq

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:09 AM PST

A car bomb exploded near a procession of Shiite Muslim pilgrims south of the holy Shiite city of Samarra on Thursday, killing nine people, an official said.

Search for Low Air Fares Gets More Competitive

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 03:14 PM PST

Google is looking to enter air travel search, and American Airlines wants to bypass online agents like Expedia.

Books of The Times: Peering Into a Reclusive Life

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 02:42 PM PST

"J. D. Salinger: A Life," by Kenneth Slawenski, is earnest, vigorously researched and revealing without resorting to voyeuristic speculation.

Afghan Proposal Would Clamp Down on Women’s Shelters

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:20 PM PST

The rules, which would require women at shelters to appear before a government panel, point to the suspicion that shelters generate in Afghan society.

France Adds Daimler to Insider Trading Investigation at EADS

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:41 AM PST

The German auto giant said that French authorities have placed it under formal investigation as part of an inquiry into allegations of insider trading in the sale of shares in EADS five years ago.

India and Pakistan Agree to Renew Peace Talks

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:35 PM PST

The deal appeared to set the stage for a resumption of high-level talks, which have been stalled since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Race Remixed: Counting by Race Can Throw Off Some Numbers

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 12:36 PM PST

Lack of uniformity in how Americans are counted by race and ethnicity make analysis difficult.