New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Optimism for Further Lift in Global Markets

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

Easing of tensions in Egypt removes a worry for global markets and could encourage short-term gains.

Leniency of Sentence for Pirate Is at Issue

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 06:48 PM PST

The only survivor among the four men who hijacked the Maersk Alabama in 2009 faces up to 33 years and nine months in prison.

Dual Uprisings Show Potent New Threats to Arab States

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

A two-year collaboration of dissidents gave birth to a new force — a pan-Arab youth movement dedicated to spreading democracy in a region without it.

Iranian Leaders Vow to Crush March

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 06:46 PM PST

Iranian opposition supporters say a march in Tehran intended to show solidarity with the Egyptian people will still go forward on Monday.

China Replaced Japan in 2010 as No. 2 Economy

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:20 PM PST

Japan's economy has been surpassed by China's, the Japanese government confirmed, after its gross domestic product shrank slightly in the last quarter of 2010.

ArtsBeat: Live Blogging the Grammy Awards

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:53 PM PST

Best pop vocal album went to Lady Gaga; Lady Antebellum won song of the year for "Need You Now." Best new artist went to Esperanza Spalding.

Condé Nast Newsstand Tries Convergence of Technologies

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 05:40 PM PST

The publisher, which was slower than some rivals to embrace the Internet, wants to send the message that it sees print and digital publishing as complementary, not clashing, businesses.

Rugby: Unpredictable? Mais, Non — as Usual, France Defeats Ireland, 25-22

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 05:41 PM PST

In a Six Nations rugby match, France beat Ireland, something les Bleus have done eight of the last 10 times.

British University Blazes a Trail in Start-Ups

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 05:23 PM PST

Three faces of enterprise reveal rewards of incubating inventions at University College London.

After Concussion, Vonn Takes Second

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

Lindsey Vonn, who sustained a concussion during a training run Feb. 2, said her silver at the world championships "feels like a gold."

The Lede: Egypt Adjusts Anew

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 02:03 PM PST

Even as some protesters continued to occupy Tahrir Square and demand the military repeal the country's hated emergency law, traffic began to return to the central roundabout and many in the capital got back to work on Sunday, the start of the work week.

As Egypt Calms Down, So Do Israeli Nerves

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 05:10 PM PST

The alarm and anxiety that Israel has been projecting over the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak seemed to give way on Sunday to more nuanced tones.

Media Cache: Goal in Europe Is Unified Broadcast-Rights Market

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 05:03 PM PST

If barriers that balkanize the European television landscape are torn down, language differences could still stand in the way of creating one market.

Green Column: Climate Chief for E.U. Has Work Cut Out for Her

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 10:57 AM PST

Even before Connie Hedegaard took office, she was reeling from the European failure to participate in the initial drafting of a nonbinding agreement at a U.N. conference in Copenhagen.

Tennis: French Open to Stay in Paris

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 01:11 PM PST

French tennis federation officials decided not only to keep the tournament at Roland Garros Stadium but to expand it.

Italians Protest Over Berlusconi Scandals

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 06:10 PM PST

Thousands took to the streets in coordinated demonstrations against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Tunisians Turn to Everyday Matters

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

With freedom of speech flourishing, years of demands over salaries, working conditions and rights have erupted.

News Analysis: Politics Will Determine New E.C.B. Head

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 10:48 AM PST

The maneuvering is taking place while the European Central Bank fights a debt crisis that threatens the stability of the euro.

Special Report: Fashion: Addicted to Love

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 10:27 AM PST

A new generation of designers puts a sporty edge on romance.

Yemeni Youth Square Off With Forces

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 06:50 PM PST

Protests organized largely via text message were the largest yet, with more than 1,000 marching.