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New York Times intl News

Syria Presses Crackdown in Two Cities on Coast

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:57 PM PDT

Checkpoints blocked access to Baniyas, and forces carried out a violent raid on the village of Bayda.

Spending Fallout Weakens Canada’s Prime Minister

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Political fallout over spending on Canada's hosting of two meetings of world leaders threatens to undermine Prime Minister Stephen Harper's re-election campaign.

Pace of Attacks in Libya Conflict Is Dividing NATO

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 07:01 PM PDT

France and Britain openly called on the alliance and its partners to intensify airstrikes, prompting an usual public retort from NATO's command.

Japan’s Reactors Still ‘Not Stable,’ U.S. Regulator Says

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:48 PM PDT

Problems remain with long-term regular cooling of the reactors and delivering water to the spent-fuel pools, the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said.

Libyan Rebels Set to Talk, but Maybe Not With Qaddafi’s Ex-Ally

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Libyan rebel leaders rejected any suggestion of talks with Moussa Koussa, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's former confidant who fled Libya for Britain.

Mexico Reports 28 More Bodies in Pits Near U.S. Border

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:45 PM PDT

Mexican investigators have found a total of 116 bodies in pits near the border with the United States, 28 more than previously reported, Attorney General Marisela Morales said.

Fears About Immigrants Deepen Divisions in Europe

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:48 PM PDT

Europe is struggling with how to handle the thousands of new North African immigrants who have entered Italy and neighboring countries.

Barcelona Journal: Too Much of a Sweeping View Nudges Barcelona to Shed a Law

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:26 PM PDT

With Barcelona expected to approve a resolution addressing nakedness or improper dress in the street, the season for legal nudity in the Spanish city may be drawing to a close.

Political Disputes Cloud Portuguese Bailout Talk

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 02:00 PM PDT

International creditors started discussing the terms of a bailout for Portugal, but political disputes are a hurdle.

Goal: Age Before Beauty? Giggs Gives Manchester United Both

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 03:33 PM PDT

The seemingly ageless Ryan Giggs led Manchester United over Chelsea on Tuesday and into the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United 2, Chelsea 1: Manchester United Advance With Victory

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Manchester United inflicted more Champions League misery on Chelsea as they moved into the semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

U.N. Endorses Palestinian Efforts at Governance

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 12:34 PM PDT

A report issued Tuesday echoes similar assessments by the I.M.F. and World Bank last week.

Mubarak Is Hospitalized, Officials Say

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:15 PM PDT

Hosni Mubarak's hospitalization came two days after the public prosecutor summoned him for questioning.

Frankly, My Dear, the ‘Windies’ Do Live for This

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:48 PM PDT

The network of ardent "Gone With the Wind" fans plans to descend on Atlanta for the book's 75th anniversary.

Mubarak Is Reportedly Hospitalized

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 10:47 AM PDT

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, 82, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday, state television reported.

Hospital Is Drawn Into Bahrain Strife

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 06:19 PM PDT

Human rights groups say arrests of medical workers are meant to instill terror in doctors, so they will not care for wounded protesters.

Solace in the Stadium as Baseball Resumes in Japan

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:15 PM PDT

Delayed nearly three weeks by earthquake repairs, opening day has been infused with poignant meaning.

Abroad: Hope Sprouting Amid Italian Film Studio’s Decay

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 02:53 PM PDT

A fabled studio may serve as a public-private business model for Italian cultural institutions suffering from funding cuts.

DealBook: Fresh Details on Berkshire's Lubrizol Deal and Sokol

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 09:25 AM PDT

A new regulatory filing indicates that David Sokol was aware in December that Lubrizol's chief executive planned to discuss a possible acquisition with the board — a couple weeks before the top deputy bought shares in the lubricant manufacturer.

Kangaroo Meat Producers Weigh Chinese Market

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 05:03 PM PDT

Producers of kangaroo meat are hoping that demand from China can revive their struggling industry, which has been hobbled by a 2009 import ban by Russia.