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New York Times intl News


2 Qaddafis Fought Over Business, Cables Show

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:27 PM PST

American diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks describe how two sons of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi fought, brutally, for control of a local Coca-Cola bottling company.

The Liberation of Lori Berenson

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:58 PM PST

Freed after 15 years in prison in Peru for abetting terrorism, she is struggling to figure out what comes next.

Qaddafi Vows to Fight to the ‘Last Man’

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:17 PM PST

In a three-hour speech, he repeatedly vowed to defy international pressure, warning the Western powers not to intervene and threatening a fierce fight if they did.

Too Late, Qaddafi Seeks the Aid of Muslim Clerics

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:56 PM PST

The Libyan leader's attempt to woo religious leaders came after several moral figures, both inside and outside Libya, backed the pro-democracy protesters.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Libya's Revolt and Mideast Protests

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:40 PM PST

On Wednesday, The Lede is following the uprising in Libya and protest movements across North Africa and the Middle East.

Afghan Tells of Ordeal at the ‘Center of Al Qaeda’

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:34 PM PST

A man who was kidnapped in Pakistan while serving as a diplomat said he emerged with a better understanding of his captors and their methods.

Williams Treated for Embolism

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:20 PM PST

Serena Williams, who has been out of action since winning Wimbledon in July, experienced a pulmonary embolism — a clot that blocks blood flow to the lungs.

Gates Warns of Risks of a No-Flight Zone

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:04 PM PST

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates told Congress that even a modest effort to establish a no-flight zone in Libya would require "a big operation in a big country."

Geneva Auto Show: For Cars Big or Small, It’s All About the Design

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:56 PM PST

Carmakers are striving to make compact cars cool enough to command a premium price.

Beijing Journal: ‘Who’s on First?’ Finds a Home in Chinese Clubs

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:50 PM PST

A traditional form of performance comedy called cross talk has undergone a revival recently, but some see it being marginalized by political controls.

Serena Williams Treated for Lung Clot

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:43 PM PST

Serena Williams is recuperating after two health scares she called "extremely hard, scary, and disappointing."

DealBook: News Corp. Offers to Spin Off Sky News

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:03 PM PST

The News Corporation wants to separate the unit to try to win approval for a takeover of British Sky Broadcasting.

Jobs Takes the Stage to Pitch New iPad

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 02:30 PM PST

Apple's chief executive interrupted a medical leave to introduce the much-anticipated new tablet.

Bits: Jobs Takes Stage at iPad 2 Announcement

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PST

Apple's chief executive, who is on medical leave, appeared at the event to unveil a new version of the tablet.

Shooting at Germany Airport Kills 2 U.S. Airmen

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:55 PM PST

Two United States airmen died when a gunman opened fire on an American military bus at the Frankfurt airport, according American military officials.

Nine Afghan Boys Collecting Firewood Killed by NATO Helicopters

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:44 PM PST

NATO helicopter gunners mistook boys collecting firewood for insurgents, according to a statement that included an unusual personal apology by Gen. David H. Petraeus.

Shots Fired at Bus Carrying U.S. Soldiers in Frankfurt

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:12 AM PST

A German news agency says two people were killed and two wounded in the attack.

NATO Apologizes for Killing 9 Afghan Civilians

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:00 AM PST

NATO's top commander in Afghanistan apologized Wednesday for the accidental killing of nine Afghan boys and ordered attack helicopter crews to be briefed again on his directive for preventing civilian deaths.

Galliano to Face Trial Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:30 PM PST

John Galliano, who was fired on Tuesday as chief designer for Christian Dior, will be put on trial for the alleged offenses, Paris prosecutors said.

In London, U.S. Art Enjoys Diplomatic Showcase

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 05:26 AM PST

The United States ambassador to Britain and his wife use their residence as a setting for American art.