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New York Times intl News

Magazine Preview: A Beast in the Heart of Every Fighting Man

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:34 PM PDT

The case against the American soldiers accused of murdering Afghan civilians turns on the idea of a rogue unit bent on random violence. But what if the killings are a symptom of a much deeper problem?

A Syrian Beacon Pays Price for Its Dissent

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Dara'a has become center stage of a Syrian uprising that has posed the greatest challenge to the Assad family's four decades of rule.

A Japanese Plant Struggles to Produce a Critical Auto Part

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:40 PM PDT

Lack of chips from one plant is a reason auto production has slowed in Japan, the United States and elsewhere.

On Soccer: Messi’s Goals Worthy of Praise

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:16 PM PDT

Two impressive goals by Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, but José Mourinho wanted to talk only about the officiating.

DealBook: Sokol Is Accused Of Misleading Buffett on Trades

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:15 PM PDT

Berkshire Hathaway said that David L. Sokol had violated standards of ethics in his purchases of shares of Lubrizol.

Pakistan Urged Afghanistan to Distance Itself From the West, Officials Say

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:18 PM PDT

Leaders of the two countries met earlier this month in Kabul, and Pakistan suggested that Afghanistan needed to look to China rather than hewing to the United States.

NATO Strike Kills 12 Libyan Rebels in Misurata

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:44 PM PDT

The rebels were at first reluctant to admit the accident, not wanting to discourage further NATO strikes.

With Document, Obama Seeks to End ‘Birther’ Issue

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:10 PM PDT

The president's move injected him into the "birther" controversy in the hope of finally ending it, as aides said, or perhaps even turning it to his advantage.

Bernanke Defends Fed’s Role in Running Economy

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:45 PM PDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke argued that the bank was doing all it could to increase employment without risking higher inflation.

Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 0: Messi Gives Barcelona a Win Over Madrid

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:48 PM PDT

Two second-half goals by Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 2-0 victory at Real Madrid to take control of their heated Champions League semifinal.

Bleak Outlook for U.S.-China Talks on Human Rights

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:55 PM PDT

By many accounts, the two decades of on-again-off-again human rights talks have been tedious and unrewarding exercises in diplomatic theater.

Syrian City at Heart of Uprising Is Under Siege

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:49 PM PDT

Residents of Daraa ran low on food, water and medicine as the army sent in more tanks and reinforcements against opponents of President Bashar Assad.

Floyd Norris: Analysis: Bernanke’s News Conference

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:28 PM PDT

The real news was not in anything said but that this was the first Fed news conference held by Ben S. Bernanke.

Region in Revolt: Moroccan King Opens Door for Change

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:44 PM PDT

The release of jihadists and a pledge to grant more religious freedom has helped King Mohammed VI avoid the mass protests like those in Egypt or Tunisia.

Seattle Journal: Long After Microsoft, Allen and Gates Cast Shadows Over City

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:50 AM PDT

Paul Allen said some pointed things about Bill Gates in his new memoir, but they are united in being major influences in the city they turned into a computer capital three decades ago.

Fatah and Hamas Announce Outline of Deal

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:44 PM PDT

Fatah and Hamas, rival Palestinian movements, announced an agreement in principle to end the years-long internal schism.

The Caucus: Obama Releases His ‘Long-Form’ Birth Certificate

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:13 PM PDT

President Obama said Wednesday he decided to release the document in an effort to end the "silliness" that was distracting from the serious issues facing the country.

Jobs Says Apple Made Mistakes With iPhone Data

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:20 PM PDT

Steven P. Jobs said the complaints were based on a misunderstanding, but he promised software fixes.

Panetta and Petraeus in Line for Top Security Posts

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:37 PM PDT

President Obama is expected to name David H. Petraeus the director of the C.I.A., and Leon E. Panetta the defense secretary, officials said on Wednesday.

Afghan Military Officer Kills 8 U.S. Service Members

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:18 PM PDT

Six NATO service members were killed on Wednesday by a gunman wearing an Afghan Air Force uniform, the fourth such incident in the past two weeks.