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New York Times intl News

The Saturday Profile: By His Own Reckoning, One Man Made Libya a French Cause

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:03 PM PDT

Bernard-Henri Lévy, a celebrated philosopher and journalist, said he pushed President Nicolas Sarkozy to meet with Libyan rebel leaders in the days leading up to the military intervention.

Doctors Inc.: More Physicians Say No to Endless Workdays

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:40 PM PDT

Many physicians prefer predictable hours that allow for family time, a change that is transforming the way patients get care.

Religious Radicals’ Turn to Democracy Alarms Egypt

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Islamic fundamentalists are embracing democracy, alarming those who believe that they are seeking to put in place strict Islamic law through ballots.

Protesters Scold Egypt’s Military Council

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:44 PM PDT

Disenchantment with the military was the focus of many speeches and chants in Tahrir Square on Friday, where protesters lamented the lingering aspects of the old regime.

Why We Travel

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 04:46 PM PDT

As the traveler's map is redrawn, parts in unsettling and tragic ways, voices might whisper, "Stay home." Don't. There are opportunities to be had.

Pastor Who Burned Koran Demands Retribution

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:35 PM PDT

Terry Jones said the United States and United Nations must take "immediate action" in retaliation for the 12 killings by an Afghan mob protesting his actions.

Strongman and Stability Guide Kazakhs in Vote

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:40 PM PDT

During a season of collapsing authoritarian regimes, Kazakhstan's president stands as testament to the forces protecting the strongmen of the former Soviet states.

Rude and Crude Behavior Stains Italian Parliament

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:30 PM PDT

Rude outbursts in Parliament have revived the prospect of early elections weeks after embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi managed to get his government back on track.

African Leaders Pressure President of Zimbabwe

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:32 PM PDT

Zimbabwe's neighbors are calling on Robert Mugabe to halt the political violence, intimidation and arrests that have surged since his party began agitating for elections in recent months.

Shiites in Iraq Support Bahrain’s Protesters

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 04:46 PM PDT

Shiites in Iraq are rallying to support the cause of Shiites in Bahrain, who have been violently suppressed by Sunni authorities.

Protesters Rally Into Night in Jordan

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:30 PM PDT

The protesters hailed mostly from the Muslim Brotherhood and the March 24 Movement, a new organization that had originally planned to camp out from that date until their demands for reform were met, like those who took up temporary residency in Tahrir Square in Cairo.

World Briefing | Middle East: Gaza Man Says Israel Kidnapped Him

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 11:01 PM PDT

A Gaza engineer who disappeared in Ukraine in mid-February and surfaced in an Israeli prison spoke to reporters for the first time while attending an Israeli court hearing.

School Official Finds Retirement Is Just A Higher Pay Grade

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:51 PM PDT

The practice of retiring and then going right back to the same job is restricted under Arizona law, but commonplace because of loopholes.

Job Growth Suggests Resilience of U.S. Recovery

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 04:45 PM PDT

The United States economy added 216,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department said, and the unemployment rate fell another jot, to 8.8 percent.

Dueling Protests Grip Yemeni Capital

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 06:32 PM PDT

Thousands prayed in the streets for the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's rule while his supporters staged large demonstrations of their own in the capital.

DealBook: Nasdaq and ICE Make Bid for NYSE Euronext

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:21 PM PDT

The two exchanges are offering $42.50 a share for the parent of the Big Board, topping Deutsche Borse's bid.

Syrian Protesters Clash With Security Forces

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:46 PM PDT

Violent confrontations erupted in the city of Douma, near the capital, with security forces beating protesters before opening fire. News reports indicated there were victims.

Qaddafi Envoy Visits London as Tensions Mount in Libya

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:50 PM PDT

A senior aide to one of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's sons has reportedly held talks with British officials in recent days.

Gbagbo Is Said to Be Close to Defeat in Ivory Coast

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Laurent Gbagbo deployed a band of loyalists to defend his residence, the state television station and the presidential palace in an effort to stay in power.

Deficits in Regions Compound Fears About Spain

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:30 AM PDT

Catalonia is facing a funding shortfall that has deepened market concerns about faltering fiscal discipline across Spain's regions.