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New York Times intl News


Tests Show Irish Banks Still Ailing

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:16 PM PDT

The bill for bailing out Ireland's banks is expected to rise again, to more than $98 billion, and the ultimate total may be far higher.

Home Tech: Apps for Taking Inventory at Home

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:40 PM PDT

There are lots of bad, a few so-so, and some great computer programs to help you organize your belongings, and even the best ones require some work.

Islamists Are Elated by Revolts, Cleric Says

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:10 PM PDT

A top propagandist for Al Qaeda said in a video posted on the Web that Islamists had been elated by the protests around the Arab world.

In Yemen, Sit-In Against the Government Yields Business Opportunities

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of protesters say they intend to stay until President Ali Abdullah Saleh goes. And they have to eat.

Low Levels of Radiation Found in American Milk

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:57 PM PDT

Tests of milk samples in Washington State indicated the presence of radioactive iodine from Japan, but officials said that the levels were below public health concern.

Elections in Egypt by the Fall, Leaders Say

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Voting for president and a new constitution would be important steps in getting military rulers out of a governing role.

Trying to Relish the Big Time, Even When It Brings a Cringe

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:58 PM PDT

Celebrating a Broadway musical as a sign that their faith has finally made the big time, Mormons are traveling from across the nation to see "The Book of Mormon."

Fleeing North Africa and Landing in an Italian Limbo

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:48 PM PDT

A hastily built refugee center in Italy's boot heel is an example of the logistical challenges that Europe faces as thousands of immigrants flee the unrest in North Africa.

Middle East: Bahrain Losing Its Edge as Finance Hub

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 02:19 PM PDT

After protests in Bahrain, and their brutal repression, banks are acting to relocate employees and capital elsewhere in the region in case conditions worsen.

Libya Taps Nicaraguan as Its Envoy at the U.N.

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:20 PM PDT

Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann, an outspoken critic of the United States and a Catholic priest, would replace a Libyan diplomat who had been unable to obtain a visa to enter the United States.

Workers Give Glimpse of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:18 PM PDT

Interviews, e-mails and blog posts offer a view of problems faced by the thousands of anxious but eager Tokyo Electric Power employees working to re-establish order.

Signs of Strain as Taliban Gird for More Fighting

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:55 PM PDT

Killings, arrests and internal disputes have reached the Afghan Taliban in their haven in Pakistan.

Mexico City Journal: In Mexico City, Kissing Tells of More Than Romance

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:50 PM PDT

Public affection has increasingly become a symbol of what experts describe as a city that is learning to express itself.

Disaster in Japan: Countries Begin Radiation Checks on Ships That Have Visited Japan

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 02:47 PM PDT

Adding to the confusion is the difficulty of getting a clear picture of what approach the customs, security, health or port authorities in various countries and cities are taking.

Britain Releases Guidance on New Anti-Bribery Law

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:50 PM PDT

The law would exempt companies whose shares are listed in Britain but which do not have operations there.

C.I.A. Agents in Libya Aid Airstrikes and Meet Rebels

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:18 PM PDT

Clandestine operatives have been sent into Libya to gather intelligence for military airstrikes and make contacts with rebels battling Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's forces.

Middle East: A Culture's History Written in Thread

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 02:02 PM PDT

Two American researchers have conducted the first detailed study of rarely seen sacred treasures belonging to the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul.

As Sweeping Layoffs Loom, Schools Gird for Turmoil

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:40 PM PDT

Thousands of teachers across the nation are facing layoffs, forcing schools to prepare for a broad reshuffling.

Belgium Will Examine Payments for Abuse

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:05 PM PDT

A commission called for a new panel to adjudicate claims for the hundreds of people who say they were the victims of predatory Belgian priests.

The Lede: Latest Updates on Libyan War and Mideast Protests

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:02 PM PDT

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