New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Deaths and Injuries Reported in Yemeni Protest March

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

The latest attack by Yemeni security forces has led to concerns that the demonstrators could resort to violence in this heavily armed county.

Cuban Government Outlines Steps Toward a Freer Market

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:25 PM PDT

In a booklet, the government outlined proposals that included a more open market in houses and cars, and possibly fewer restrictions on travel abroad.

U.S. Braced for Fights With Pakistanis in Bin Laden Raid

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:23 PM PDT

President Obama insisted that the force hunting down Osama bin Laden last week be large enough to fight its way out of Pakistan if confronted by hostile local police officers and troops.

Room For Debate: Should the U.S. Cut Off Aid to Pakistan?

Posted: 09 May 2011 04:24 PM PDT

What is the value of giving billions to Pakistan?

With Help From NATO, Libyan Rebels Gain Ground

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Rebel fighters made significant gains in a faint sign that NATO may be starting to strain the government forces.

Quebec to Spend Billions to Develop Resources in Northern Regions

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:41 PM PDT

The government hopes that the project will help develop at least 11 mines and lead to total investment of 80 billion Canadian dollars.

Japan’s Nuclear Future in the Balance

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:26 PM PDT

The accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant may cause Japan to import more fossil fuels rather than increase its reliance on renewable energy sources, experts say.

In a Changing Antarctica, Some Penguins Thrive as Others Suffer

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:16 PM PDT

Relentless warming is taking a toll on Adélie and emperor penguins.

Renewable Sources Could Provide 77% of World’s Energy by 2050, Report Says

Posted: 09 May 2011 02:27 PM PDT

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said governments needed to adopt policies to take advantage of renewal energy sources more effectively.

E.U. Official Urges More Unity

Posted: 09 May 2011 02:27 PM PDT

Michel Barnier, the European Union's commissioner for the internal market, said the Continent can save itself from second-class status only by more cooperation.

Another Downgrade by S.&P. Adds to Unease Over Greece

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:10 PM PDT

The government wants to raise money by selling stakes in three utilities, the Greek railway, the racetrack, the national lottery and unused facilities.

Russian President Reaches Out to Nation’s World War II Allies

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:21 PM PDT

President Dmitri A. Medvedev said that young Russians are "working to reinforce bonds of friendship" with countries that fought alongside Russia.

Woman Who Accused Militiamen of Rape Has Fled Libya

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Eman al-Obeidy, whose complaint to foreign journalists of being raped by security forces and subsequent forcible removal made her a symbol of Libya's repression, says she has fled.

U.N. Warning After Libya Shipwreck

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Following a report that a ship carrying 600 migrants fleeing Libya broke up just off the port of Tripoli, the United Nations urged crews in the area to keep watch for unseaworthy vessels.

Letter from Europe: A Fine Time for Germany to Speak Up

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Frequently, Germany is a strong, conscious-shaping force on the international stage. But its voice has grown muted under Guido Westerwelle, its foreign minister. He and his nation need to speak up again.

Evacuations in Memphis as River Nears Crest

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:26 PM PDT

Officials are warning residents in low-lying areas to leave, as the Mississippi River approached a crest.

Belgian Cyclist Dies After Crash In Italy

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:12 PM PDT

Wouter Weylandt of Belgium crashed during a descent and died of his injuries during the third stage of a race many consider the most dangerous of cycling's major tours.

Syria Proclaims It Now Has Upper Hand Over Uprising

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:23 PM PDT

A senior official gave a clear sign that the leadership believes it will crush protests that have faltered after mass arrests and hundreds of deaths.

Life and the Cosmos, Word by Painstaking Word

Posted: 09 May 2011 01:36 PM PDT

In a rare interview, the physicist Stephen Hawking discusses his work, aliens and living with A.L.S.

Leak of C.I.A. Officer Name Is Sign of Rift With Pakistan

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:15 PM PDT

The publication of the name of the C.I.A. station chief in Islamabad seemed a deliberate effort after the Osama bin Laden raid.