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New York Times intl News

Ivorian Forces Fire on Protesters

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:50 PM PST

At least one person was wounded when security forces fired live bullets and tear gas to disperse protesters in Abidjan who called for the incumbent leader, Laurent Gbagbo, to step down.

Iran Releases Two Germans Who Reported on Stoning Case

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

The two journalists had been sentenced to 20 months in prison for interviewing the son of a woman who has been condemned to die by stoning.

At Church’s Urging, Cuba Frees 7 More Dissidents

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 03:39 PM PST

Six of the prisoners, who were charged with crimes against state security, will be sent to Spain, but the seventh said he planned to stay in Cuba.

When Armies Decide

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:10 PM PST

In uprisings against police states, the outcome often rests on one calculation: What's in it for the military?

Jilted in the U.S., a Site Finds Love in India

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:07 PM PST

Ignighter.com, a site for organizing group dates, wasn't bringing in much traffic in the U.S. But the founders noticed that it was adding thousands of users a day in India.

Dubious Deal, Cloaked by National Security Claim

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:10 PM PST

Federal officials are hiding dealings with a programmer who claimed his software could catch terrorists.

Attackers Make Deadly Assault on Afghan Bank

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

As soldiers and police officers lined up at a bank, they became targets of attackers in Army uniforms.

As G20 Leaders Set Deal, Geithner Criticizes China

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:00 PM PST

The finance ministers from the Group of 20 economic powers reached a compromise, after pressuring China, on how to track imbalances in the global economy.

Cycle of Suppression Rises in Libya and Elsewhere

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:40 PM PST

A deadly cycle is emerging: Security forces fire on funerals, killing more people, creating more funerals.

News Analysis: Unrest Encircles Saudis, Stoking Sense of Unease

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

The rulers are feeling more isolated and worried that the United States may no longer be a reliable backer, officials and diplomats say.

Uganda President Takes Big Lead in Re-Election Bid

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 12:30 PM PST

President Yoweri Museveni appeared to take a early lead, capturing over 71 percent of the vote, with roughly 43 percent of polling sites reporting Saturday.

The Lede: Day’s Updates on the Region

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 01:54 PM PST

The Lede continues to follow protest movements in Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Iraq and Egypt.

Cellphones Become the World’s Eyes and Ears on Protests

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 10:40 PM PST

A novelty just 15 years ago, the cellphone camera has become a vital tool for protesters to document the government response to document the unrest.

The Murdoch in Waiting

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 02:00 PM PST

James Murdoch, a possible successor to his father, Rupert, could soon be responsible for about half of the News Corporation.

Protesters Take Bahrain Square as Forces Leave

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:40 PM PST

Thousands of protesters surged back into the symbolic heart of Bahrain, and the monarchy called for peace after two days of violent crackdowns.

Making a Fashion Statement, With or Without Clothes

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 10:20 PM PST

Bonaveri, "the Ferraris of the mannequin world," is among a handful of companies whose brands are as recognizable as the fashion designers whose styles their models show off.

Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht With Americans Aboard

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 05:00 PM PST

Jean and Scott Adam of California, who were sailing across the Indian Ocean in a small yacht, were captured by Somali pirates on Friday.

Long Arms Reach for the Rim

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 07:30 AM PST

Ever since Manute Bol became an N.B.A. star, southern Sudan has produced a number of players who had solid college careers in the United States.