New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Military Analysis: U.S. Weighs Options, on Air and Sea

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 07:21 PM PST

Top commanders have warned President Obama of political fallout for military intervention in Libya.

Turkish Court Jails 2 Journalists

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:20 PM PST

The two were arrested after testifying about what the authorities said was involvement in a 2003 military plot to overthrow the government.

Baghdad Neighborhood Celebrates as a Wall Is Taken Away

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 07:20 PM PST

A blast wall intended to improve security had choked off business and stirred anger in the Sadr City neighborhood.

Ivory Coast Rebels Claim to Expand Their Advance

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:56 PM PST

In a further sign of a possible slide toward civil war, rebels reportedly seized a town near the Liberian border.

The Female Factor: Female Expertise at the Drawing Board

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:02 PM PST

Design has been a man's world since the Industrial Revolution, but there are encouraging signs that female designers may fare better in the future.

18 and Under: On the Left Hand, There Are No Easy Answers

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 12:31 PM PST

The riddle of why about 10 percent of people are born with the asymmetry of left-handedness remains.

DealBook: LVMH to Take Control of Italy’s Bulgari

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 05:25 PM PST

The all-share deal will add another sterling brand to LVMH's stable as the acquisitive French luxury conglomerate continues to press for control of Hermes.

After Cuts, Voters Back Ruling Bloc In Estonia

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:28 PM PST

The vote reflected support for a government that has imposed harsh austerity measures to lift the country out of recession.

Introspective Silence Befalls Bali, but Only for a Day

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 07:21 PM PST

The Indonesian resort island of Bali is marking the Day of Silence that ushers in the new year.

Free of Qaddafi, a City Tries to Build a New Order

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 07:22 PM PST

Bayda, one of the first places to embrace the anti-Qaddafi revolution, has now also embraced the work of what might follow.

3 Bangladeshis Die During Evacuation From Libya

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 01:33 PM PST

At least three Bangladeshi evacuees from Libya died Sunday after trying to swim from a Greek ferry onto the island of Crete, authorities said.

China Tracks Foreign Journalists

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 05:48 PM PST

Intimidation of reporters is a sign of China's resolve to head off revolts.

So Far, Rivals Can’t Beat iPad’s Price

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 04:16 PM PST

Clones of the iPad are not expected to be competitive on price. Apple has many advantages.

German Minister’s Comments on Islam Stir Debate

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 04:39 PM PST

Germany's new interior minister reignited a charged debate about the role of Muslims in society after saying that Islam was not part of the German way of life.

Afghan Leader Turns Down Apology Made in Boys’ Deaths

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 05:47 PM PST

President Hamid Karzai said that General David H. Petraeus's apology for the killings was insufficient.

On the Runway: A Bittersweet Note for Galliano

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 12:04 PM PST

John Galliano's signature collection, despite the troubles of its designer, was shown in a building on the Avenue Foch in a somewhat surreal atmosphere.

Special Report: Fashion: In Praise of Slow Fashion at Hermès

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 02:16 PM PST

Hermes and Haider Ackermann offer clothes made with exquisite materials that are meant to be loved.

Media Cache: Financial Times Digs Gold Out of Data

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 11:16 AM PST

Improvements in collecting and mining customer data were a big reason digital sales accounted for 24 percent of The FT's revenue last year, a big jump.

U.S. Senators Call for No-Flight Zone Over Libya

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 01:29 PM PST

Three influential senators want the United States to consider a no-flight zone in Libya.

You Are Here: House of Coups

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 09:00 PM PST

Life inside the strange and wonderful home of Pierre Sioufi, genial host to the revolution.