New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Precautions Should Limit Health Problems From Nuclear Plant’s Radiation

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:54 PM PDT

Experts say that in terms of public health, the Japanese have already taken the precautions that should prevent the nuclear accident from becoming another Chernobyl.

Libyan Oil Buys Allies for Qaddafi

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:41 PM PDT

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has tapped oil reserves to buy allegiance from groups and governments in Africa, recruit mercenaries and blunt criticism.

U.S. Drones Fight Mexican Drug Trade

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:41 PM PDT

The Obama administration has begun sending drones deep into Mexico to gather intelligence on trafficking.

Last Defense at Troubled Reactors: 50 Japanese Workers

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:40 PM PDT

A small crew of technicians, braving radiation and fire, became perhaps Japan's last chance of preventing a broader nuclear catastrophe.

Japanese Stocks Rebound After Big Sell-Off

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:40 PM PDT

The Nikkei jumped as investors decided that a dramatic decline the previous day presented buying opportunities.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Japan's Nuclear Crisis and Earthquake Aftermath

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 04:37 PM PDT

On Tuesday, The Lede continues to supplement reporting from our colleagues in Japan on the aftermath of a devastating 9.0 earthquake, including efforts to control damaged nuclear reactors.

Germany Shuts 7 Nuclear Plants as Europe Plans Safety Tests

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:23 PM PDT

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said that seven older plants that began operating before 1980 would be temporarily closed.

The TV Watch: Pillar of Relief Coverage: Americans Reconnected With Anxious Families

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Amid all the horrifying images from Japan, there are glimpses of hope and miraculous rescue: reunions orchestrated by television correspondents.

Nikkei Jumps 6 Percent After Steep Fall

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 06:09 PM PDT

The average rose more than 6 percent in early trading, recapturing about half of a heavy loss the day before.

Room For Debate: Room for Debate: Aid for Japan

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Traditional forms of disaster relief may only hinder recovery efforts. What will work instead?

In Remote Towns, Survivors Tell of a Wave’s Power

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 07:32 PM PDT

In coastal towns, mountains and deep inlets amplified the power of the tsunami.

In Afghan Kilns, a Cycle of Debt and Servitude

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Afghans are trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of poverty that keeps them indebted to their employers.

Nigerian Finds Pop Stardom in Beijing

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 02:45 PM PDT

Emmanuel Uwechue, a k a Hao Ge, a singer from Nigeria, has become a big, if unlikely, pop star in China.

Hamantashen: Trendy in Tel Aviv, Traditional in Paris

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 04:52 PM PDT

Lehamim Bakery in Tel Aviv plays with flavors when filling the traditional Purim cookie, while Florence Kahn stays close to the classic at her bakery in Paris.

T Magazine: Now Reading | 'My Korean Deli'

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 01:28 PM PDT

The writer Ben Ryder Howe takes questions on his life post-deli and his relationship with his Korean mother-in-law, and even offers a few pointers on what to avoid at a convenience store.

Manchester United 2, Olympique Marseille 1: Hernandez Scores Twice in Manchester United Win

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 03:55 PM PDT

Javier Hernandez scored twice to lift Manchester United to a 2-1 win over Olympique Marseille, advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals.

Hamas Forces Break Up Pro-Unity Protests in Gaza

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 05:00 PM PDT

The day's events both exposed Palestinian divisions and underscored the popular desire for political reconciliation between Gaza and the West Bank.

Egypt Dissolves Hated State Security Agency

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Egypt's interior minister dissolved the country's hated state security agency, which was accused of multiple human rights abuses during former President Hosni Mubarak's rule.

Experts Had Long Criticized Potential Weakness in Design of Stricken Reactor

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 06:25 PM PDT

The type of containment vessel used in the stricken reactors in Japan has long been thought susceptible to failure in an emergency.

Global Energy Companies React to Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 11:10 AM PDT

To help Japan replace energy supply from nuclear reactors that were damaged or shut after the earthquake, energy companies like Shell are expected to divert deliveries of liquefied natural gas to Japan.