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New York Times intl News

Unrest in Yemen Seen as Opening to Qaeda Branch

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:17 PM PDT

With the unrest in Yemen, counterterrorism efforts there have halted, allowing Al Qaeda to increase plotting for possible attacks against Europe and the United States, officials say.

After Rape Report in Libya, Woman Sees Benefit in Publicity

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:40 PM PDT

A woman who took her report of a rape by militiamen to the news media says the attention may have led officials to treat her better.

At 84, a City’s Last Geisha Defies Time

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:17 PM PDT

Tsuyako Ito's mother carried her in her first tsunami in 1933, but in March, it was an admirer who took the last geisha of Kamaishi, Japan, to higher ground.

Sanctions Are Dropped Against Libyan Defector

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:14 PM PDT

The bank accounts of Moussa Koussa were unfrozen to encourage other defections, but concerns about his believed ties to terrorism have raised questions about the move.

No Party Rentals in Miami Beach? Really?

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:10 PM PDT

A lavish birthday party for a billionaire's wife that almost wasn't shines a spotlight on the conflict between those for whom Miami Beach is a playground and those for whom it is home.

Question Hangs Over Future of German Foreign Minister

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:14 PM PDT

After his party had a poor showing in state elections, Guido Westerwelle decided to give up two political posts, but his future as the German foreign minister remained in doubt.

Zambia Drops Case of Shooting by Chinese Mine Bosses

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:50 PM PDT

In what could be a politically-explosive decision, prosecutors have decided not to pursue a case against two Chinese supervisors who shot 13 coal miners during a wage protest in 2010.

Black-Market Trinkets From Space

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:15 PM PDT

As more meteorites have been discovered, an illegal sales market has emerged, to the dismay of those who want to study them.

U.N. and France Strike Leader’s Forces in Ivory Coast

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:06 PM PDT

The United Nations and France went on the offensive against Laurent Gbagbo, striking targets at his residence, his offices and two military bases.

Singer Elected Haiti’s President

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:49 PM PDT

Michel Martelly, one of Haiti's most popular entertainers, stands to take the helm of the nation.

On Eve of Meeting in Washington, Israel Announces More Housing Construction

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:17 PM PDT

Adding to a series of awkwardly timed housing announcements, Israeli officials from two agencies announced significant advances in Jewish construction in contested areas on Monday.

Business Confidence Sags in Japan

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:00 AM PDT

Post-quake data released Monday show large manufacturers turning negative in their outlook for the next three months.

U.S. Moving to a Support Role in Libya

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:29 PM PDT

The United States is removing its warplanes from front-line missions in Libya and is shifting the focus of its operation to a support role, a NATO official said.

Tunis to Allow Italy to Help Patrol Coast

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 11:35 AM PDT

The joint surveillance agreement is part of an effort to stem the waves of desperate migrants that have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa in the past three months.

F.A.A. to Order Airlines to Inspect 737s for Cracks

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:17 PM PDT

The directive came after a five-foot hole ripped through the roof of a Southwest Airlines jet on Friday during a flight.

Clashes Escalate in Yemen; at Least 12 Are Killed

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:49 PM PDT

Security forces and government supporters opened fire on tens of thousands of protesters, witnesses said.

ArtsBeat: Latin America Loves Tough Female Rappers

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:16 AM PDT

Fans at Lallapalooza Chile were treated to performances by Anita Tijoux on Saturday and, on Sunday afternoon, Mala Rodríguez from Spain.

In a Reversal, Military Trials for 9/11 Cases

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:17 PM PDT

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. had wanted to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed before a civilian court, but Congress blocked his transfer from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Bits: Google Bidding on Nortel Patents

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:34 AM PDT

Nortel's patents could also help Google in many of its open-source and communications projects, like Chrome and Android.

Leading Vietnamese Dissident Sentenced to Prison

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:46 AM PDT

A prominent Vietnamese legal scholar who sued the prime minister and called for multiparty democracy was convicted of propaganda against the state.