New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Abroad: 50 Years After Trial, Eichmann Secrets Live On

Posted: 08 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

There is pressure to declassify thousands of secret files detailing the post-Nazi life of Adolf Eichmann.

Mexico Takes Aim at a Titan in Telecom

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:55 PM PDT

Recent moves by Mexican authorities threaten to chip away at the dominance of Carlos Slim's empire.

Russia Kills 8 Militants in South

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:15 PM PDT

In a large counterterrorism operation in Dagestan, government forces destroyed three bunkers where the militants stored weaponry, food and other supplies.

Beijing Blames Foreigners for Its Fears of Unrest

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:39 PM PDT

Foreign groups in China are being subjected to scrutiny, reflecting growing fears of a Western-inspired revolution.

For These Designers, Mom Knew Best

Posted: 08 May 2011 01:07 AM PDT

For Mother's Day, fashion designers discuss how their mothers' way of dressing influences their work.

Modern Love: Eating the Forbidden Ham Sandwich

Posted: 08 May 2011 05:16 PM PDT

To my Indonesian immigrant parents, sex education involved instilling in me a deep fear of rape, jail, pregnancy, God and my mother.

Soccer: Manchester United Deflates Chelsea Title Hopes

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:23 PM PDT

United needs just one more point to reclaim the Premier League title after defeating Chelsea, 2-1.

Memo From Moscow: Bulldogs Under the Rug? Signs of a Putin-Medvedev Rift

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:15 PM PDT

The division of authority between the two leaders has seemed to work smoothly and soothe tensions for the past three years, but it has recently shown signs of breaking down.

European Ventures Seek to Fill a Void in World News

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:40 PM PDT

Although European readers of foreign news in English have had a variety of choices, the people behind the new ventures say they aim to address underserved areas or replace coverage that has disappeared.

Tens of Thousands March in Mexico City

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:18 PM PDT

Civilians led a march calling for an end to the bloodshed that has plagued the country.

Bahrain Says it Will End State of Emergency

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:50 PM PDT

The king of Bahrain said that the state of emergency he imposed to quell antigovernment protests would be ended on June 1st.

U.S. Raises Pressure on Pakistan in Raid’s Wake

Posted: 08 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

The government wants to control the investigation to determine whether Pakistani government, intelligence or military officials were complicit in hiding Osama bin Laden.

Abbas Urges Continuation of U.S. Aid Despite Agreement With Hamas

Posted: 08 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority beseeched a group of visiting American Jews to urge Congress not to cut off hundreds of millions of dollars in aid.

Israeli Strike on Iran Would Be ‘Stupid,’ Ex-Spy Chief Says

Posted: 08 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Israel's former intelligence chief has said that an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear installations would be "a stupid idea," adding that military action might not achieve all of its goals and could lead to a long war in the region.

Vote Forces Singapore’s Leader to Reconsider Style

Posted: 08 May 2011 07:18 PM PDT

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that his party would re-examine its style of government after it was returned to power with its lowest percentage of the vote since 1965.

Asean Talks Yield Little Movement on Tough Issues

Posted: 08 May 2011 10:26 AM PDT

A meeting of Southeast Asian leaders ended on Sunday with analysts questioning the leaders' ability to confront entrenched problems.

Clashes in Cairo Leave 12 Dead and 2 Churches in Flames

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:44 PM PDT

Long-suppressed sectarian animosities have burst out since the end of former President Hosni Mubarak's police state.

Japan Reaffirms Nuclear Energy Use

Posted: 08 May 2011 05:16 PM PDT

Japan remains committed to nuclear power despite the nuclear plant crisis, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said.

Syria Broadens Deadly Crackdown on Protesters

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:44 PM PDT

The crackdown seemed to mark a decisive turn in an uprising that has posed a grave challenge to President Bashar al-Assad.

36 Hours in Detroit

Posted: 08 May 2011 06:53 AM PDT

The city may be shrinking but there are plenty of reasons to visit, from restored film palaces to historic architecture. And then there's always the barbecue.