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New York Times intl News


Akkalkuwa Journal: Mullah in Debate of Tradition vs. Modern Schooling

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 08:00 PM PDT

Mullah Ghulam Mohammed Vastanviis in a struggle for control of India's most prestigious, influential Islamic seminary.

Google Accuses Chinese of Blocking Gmail Service

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:46 PM PDT

Google says China has made it difficult for users to gain access to its e-mail service.

Crises in Japan Ripple Across Global Economy

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:56 PM PDT

Tsunamis, radioactive plumes, Middle Eastern revolutions and a new round of the European debt crisis could derail a tenuous bounceback.

News Analysis: Target in Libya Is Clear; Intent Is Not

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:27 PM PDT

Whatever their declared intentions, the strikes may threaten Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's government itself.

Sarkozy Puts France at Front of War Effort

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 06:02 PM PDT

Motivated by French failures to respond quickly to the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, President Nicolas Sarkozy brought Western allies together on Libya.

Officers Fire on Crowd as Syrian Protests Grow

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Protesters set fire to government buildings in Dara'a as protesters rallied for a third straight day, witnesses said.

Rush of Events Gives Foreign News a Top Priority

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Television news coverage of foreign events this year is at the highest level since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, putting strains on journalists covering foreign news.

Delaying First Pitch Debated in Baseball-Loving Japan

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:42 PM PDT

Like the United States after Sept. 11, 2001, Japan is wondering if baseball can play a role in comforting a reeling nation.

The Asia Issue: 37 Asian Odysseys

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 05:47 PM PDT

From Vietnam to Sri Lanka, a must-do list of essential experiences from reporters who have been there.

The Asia Issue: Asia Up Close

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 09:13 PM PDT

A 17-country tour of Asia's must-see destinations in 2011.

Crackdown Was Only Option, Bahrain Sunnis Say

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Defenders of the government and its crackdown say urgent measures were needed to prevent economic calamity.

Egyptian Voters Approve Constitutional Changes

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:57 PM PDT

The results, which will usher in rapid elections, underscore the weakness of nascent liberal groups.

DealBook: AT&T to Buy T-Mobile USA for $39 Billion

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 07:33 PM PDT

AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom would create the largest cellular carrier in the country.

Yemeni President Fires Cabinet

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 11:36 AM PDT

Yemen's president has fired his entire Cabinet amid escalating protests demanding his ouster.

Constitutional Changes Pass in Egypt Referendum

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 11:51 AM PDT

The elections chief said the amendments were approved with 77 percent of the vote in favor.

3rd Day of Protests Reported in Syria

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 01:48 PM PDT

Police fired live ammunition and tear gas Sunday at thousands of Syrians protesting in a tense southern city for a third consecutive day, killing one person and signaling that unrest in yet another Arab country is taking root, activists said.

Constitutional Changes Pass in Egypt Referendum

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 11:51 AM PDT

The elections chief said the amendments were approved with 77 percent of the vote in favor.

3rd Day of Protests Reported in Syria

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 01:48 PM PDT

Police fired live ammunition and tear gas Sunday at thousands of Syrians protesting in a tense southern city for a third consecutive day, killing one person and signaling that unrest in yet another Arab country is taking root, activists said.

Quinoa’s Global Success Creates Quandary at Home

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 09:20 AM PDT

The soaring demand for quinoa has helped raise farmers' incomes in Boliva. But fewer Bolivians can afford it.

With Confidence and Skittishness, Libyan Rebels Renew Charge

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 06:23 PM PDT

Littered across the landscape, some 30 miles south of Benghazi, the detritus of the allied airstrikes offered a panorama of destruction.