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New York Times intl News

Conditions In Housing Are Toughest For Mexicans

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:05 PM PDT

For this immigrant group, overcrowding is the worst and costs are the highest, according to a new report to be released Wednesday.

Washington in Fierce Debate on Arming Libyan Rebels

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:35 PM PDT

Fears that providing arms would pull the United States into a civil war, as well as concerns that some fighters may have links to Al Qaeda, has spawned fierce debate.

As Regulators Weigh AT&T Bid, a Look at Wireless Markets Abroad

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:07 PM PDT

With only three major network operators, the market in the United States would function similarly to some European markets, like France, according to experts.

Syria’s Cabinet Resigns; Concessions Expected

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:38 PM PDT

The resignation came ahead of a speech President Bashar al-Assad is expected to give to the nation on Wednesday that may offer other concessions.

Alaska Clash Over Resources and Rights Heats Up

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:28 PM PDT

Gov. Sean Parnell has taken on federal restrictions on oil drilling, building roads and mining precious metals.

News Analysis: Doctrine for Libya: Not Carved in Stone

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:08 PM PDT

Concerning the assault on Libya, President Obama offered the most detailed portrait of when he might commit the country's military might in a tumultuous world.

Still Crusading, but Now on the Inside

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:15 PM PDT

Samantha Power, President Obama's adviser on foreign policy, champions the idea that nations have a moral obligation to prevent genocide.

Where Wal-Mart Failed, Aldi Succeeds

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:03 PM PDT

Aldi, a giant discount retailer, has quietly been setting up its shops in cities around the country, facing none of the resistance that has marked its competitors' expansion attempts.

E.U. Talks Fail on Food Imports From Clone Offspring

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:14 PM PDT

The failure is likely to be welcomed by farmers in the United States, Brazil, and other countries where cloning for food is gaining ground.

Opposition Forces in Ivory Coast Take Towns on 2 Fronts

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:39 PM PDT

Ivory Coast tipped further toward civil war Tuesday as forces opposed to the nation's strongman, Laurent Gbagbo, captured strategic towns on two fronts, diplomats in Abidjan said.

Japan Nuclear Crisis Erodes Farmers’ Livelihoods

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:40 PM PDT

In Fukushima Prefecture, bans on farm products are eroding the incomes of farmers, who are convinced that the government is not on their side.

Japan Weighs Nationalizing Stricken Utility

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:13 PM PDT

Japanese lawmakers are considering a plan to temporarily acquire a majority stake in the company to help it shoulder the liabilities from the nuclear accident, a local newspaper reports.

S.&P. Downgrades Portugal and Greece Again

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:48 PM PDT

It was the second downgrade for Portugal in a week, and the Greek rating was lowered to BB-.

In Troubled Spain, Boom Times for Foreign Languages

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:42 PM PDT

As the economy continues to sag and workers look to other countries for jobs, Spaniards young and old are showing interest in learning a second language.

Medvedev Follows Lethal Attack on Islamic Separatists With Warning

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:40 PM PDT

A day after an air attack on what officials called a militant base in the North Caucasus region, President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia warned separatist fighters to surrender or "be destroyed."

Allies Count on Defiant Streak in Libya to Drive Out Qaddafi

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:37 PM PDT

Coalition forces are banking on a challenge to official authority from the people and tribes of western Libya to drive Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi from power.

Citing New Evidence, Philippines Asks China to Stay Executions

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:31 AM PDT

Manila says it arrested a person whom one of those on death row had identified as having tricked her into carrying a suitcase containing drugs.

Comedy of Errors in Kabul as Karzai Aide Is Arrested, Then Released

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:40 PM PDT

President Hamid Karzai ordered the release of a prominent aide two hours after his arrest on corruption charges and before the press conference detailing the charges against him.

Allies Renew Demand for Qaddafi to Give Up Power

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:53 PM PDT

Leaders meeting in London made it clear that Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi would have to relinquish power.

The Caucus: Echoes of Bush in Obama’s Libya Speech

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:52 AM PDT

President Obama contrasted his approach to that of his predecessor, but some of the arguments were similar.