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New York Times intl News

Galliano Case Tests Dior Brand’s Future

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:24 PM PST

Troubled by the actions of its star designer John Galliano, Christian Dior acted quickly and decisively in an effort to limit any long-term damage to the brand.

Wastewater Recycling No Cure-All in Gas Process

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:30 PM PST

Though it has helped the natural gas industry reduce its wastewater, recycling has not eliminated all the hazards.

The Lede: Latest Updates on the Unrest

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 04:32 PM PST

On Tuesday, The Lede is supplementing coverage of the uprising in Libya and protest movements across North Africa and the Middle East by our colleagues in the region.

Kampala Journal: Of Irish Soil and Ugandan Politics

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:38 PM PST

Ian Clarke, a family practice physician with dual Irish and Ugandan citizenship, is running for local office in Uganda's capital.

Japanese Phone Makers Look to Ride Android’s Surge

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:08 PM PST

Cellphones in Japan are highly advanced but haven't caught fire abroad. Now Sharp, Sony Ericsson and others are adopting Google's Android system in a push for growth.

House Approves Budget Measure to Avert Shutdown

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:08 PM PST

In a bipartisan vote of 335 to 91, Congress passed a measure that cuts $4 billion in federal spending, but it is good only until March 18.

At the Bar in the Galliano Case, Silence

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 04:49 PM PST

At La Perle, the bar where John Galliano supposedly made the anti-Semitic remarks that cost him his job at Christian Dior, the staff wasn't talking on Tuesday.

Chelsea 2, Manchester United 1: Penalty Kick Leads Chelsea Over Manchester United

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 04:36 PM PST

Frank Lampard converted a penalty kick in the 80th minute, giving Chelsea a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over first-place Manchester United on Tuesday night that tightened the Premier League race.

Uncertainty Drives Up Oil Prices

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 05:04 PM PST

Any interruptions from countries like Iran, Oman and Iraq would further tighten oil supplies.

Assange Complains of Jewish Smear Campaign

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 04:15 PM PST

The WikiLeaks founder suggested that British journalists were engaged in a "Jewish" conspiracy to smear his organization.

Even a Weakened Qaddafi May Be Hard to Dislodge

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:37 PM PST

The Libyan leader has enough support among institutions and tribes to retain power in the capital for some time, experts say.

News Analysis: Galliano's Departure From Dior Ends a Wild Fashion Ride

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:07 PM PST

The designer is the latest to succumb to the pressure from fast fashion and the instant Internet age to create new things constantly.

First: How to Lose a Country Gracefully

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:58 PM PST

Today's imperiled dictators could learn quite a bit from Mikhail Gorbachev and F.W. de Klerk.

DealBook: Insider Trading Charge for Ex-Goldman Director

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 02:41 PM PST

A former director of Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble is accused of passing tips to Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund manager set to go on trial for insider trading.

Dior Fires John Galliano After Bigotry Complaints

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:46 PM PST

The designer had been suspended after reports that he made anti-Semitic remarks to a couple at a bar.

System Stifles Call for Change in China

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:28 AM PST

Authorities have moved to prevent foreign reporters from covering protests that have been largely nonexistent.

Dior Fires John Galliano After Racism Complaints

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:03 AM PST

The fashion house of Dior said it is firing John Galliano after complaints were lodged with police that their designer made offensive and anti-Semitic comments.

U.S. Plans for Trade Are Stalled

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 09:15 PM PST

Republicans have refused to allow a South Korean free-trade deal to move forward until the White House makes similar progress on deals with Colombia and Panama.

Cleric Urges Islamic Rule in Yemen

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 03:47 PM PST

A former mentor of Osama bin Laden who maintains ties with President Ali Abdullah Saleh expressed support for the protests against the government.

DealBook: Carlyle to Buy Japanese Bearings Manufacturer

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:07 AM PST

Carlyle Group has agreed to buy a Japanese parts maker from Nomura Holdings for $800 million. The deal will be the largest buyout in Japan in more than a year.