New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

DealBook: Galleon Conviction Likely to Embolden Prosecutors

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:16 PM PDT

The government got its biggest victory yet in its widening investigation of insider trading when Raj Rajaratnam was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy.

Purse Snatcher Embarrasses Chinese Museum

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:50 PM PDT

A thief stole nine 20th-century gold purses encrusted with jewels from a temporary exhibition in Beijing's Forbidden City on Sunday.

Syria Sent Missing Al Jazeera Journalist to Iran

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:08 PM PDT

A reporter for Al Jazeera's English-language news channel who disappeared while covering the uprising in Syria almost two weeks ago has been transferred to Iran, the network said Wednesday.

Ousted Leader Is Set to Return to Honduras

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:58 PM PDT

Former President Manuel Zelaya is expected to end an exile that began nearly two years ago when he was ousted in a coup.

A Second Shot to Have the Best Night of Their Lives

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:08 PM PDT

In cities across the country, adults are getting the chance to go to proms, long after their high school years are over.

Britain Warns of Inflation Risk

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:40 PM PDT

The head of the Bank of England said inflation could rise to 5 percent in 2011 or 2012, from the recent rate of 4 percent.

Brazil Debates Easing Curbs on Developing Amazon Forest

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:58 PM PDT

Congress debated changing a cornerstone environmental law that could roll back legislation protecting forests and biodiversity in the Amazon.

Two Earthquakes Rock Southeastern Spain

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:56 PM PDT

Two earthquakes in two hours killed at least eight people, injured scores more and severely damaged buildings.

Memo From Paris: A President Loves Movies, but Perhaps Not This One

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:21 PM PDT

"La Conquête," or "The Conquest," is a semifictional film about the rise of Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France.

Forces Fire on Yemeni Protesters in 3 Cities

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:22 PM PDT

Security forces fired on protesters in Hodeidah, Taiz and Sana, with doctors reporting at least a dozen deaths.

Greeks Stage Protests Against Spending Cuts and Tax Increases

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:35 PM PDT

Greece's economy has shrunk far more than experts originally expected last year, when the government needed a $140 billion rescue package to avoid bankruptcy.

DealBook: Galleon Chief’s Web of Friends Proved Crucial to Scheme

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:07 PM PDT

What made Raj Rajaratnam, who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy Wednesday, stand out in the hedge fund world was his deep set of contacts inside executive suites and on trading floors.

High & Low Finance: For Prosecutors, the Case That Got a Head Start on the Crime

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:50 PM PDT

The insider trading case against Raj Rajaratnam stemmed from an investigation that began well before the crimes were committed, and that made all the difference.

DealBook: Prosecutors Hope for Deterrent Effect

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:01 PM PDT

The use of hardball tactics has gotten Wall Street's attention, but whether it will permanently change the culture is debatable.

DealBook: Galleon Case Is Nowhere Near Over

Posted: 11 May 2011 02:37 PM PDT

The conviction of Raj Rajaratnam sets the stage for post-trial wrangling and an appeal by the defense that is expected to last at least until next year.

Belarus Currency Plunges After Rule Change

Posted: 11 May 2011 11:08 AM PDT

An economic crisis deepened in the former Soviet republic as the Central Bank lifted restrictions on the exchange rate, setting off a collapse of the ruble.

In Thailand, Tensions Rise Over Royal Family Role

Posted: 11 May 2011 03:04 PM PDT

To the military, a professor at Thammasat University is a danger to the Thai king. But to his supporters, the professor is a bold proponent of reform.

Japan Ponders Its New Normal

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:13 PM PDT

With its status quo gone, the country is now looking to what kind of economy it wants to cultivate for the future.

Congo Study Sets Estimate for Rapes Much Higher

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:43 PM PDT

A new study in the American Journal of Public Health, estimates that nearly two million women have been raped in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a woman victimized nearly every minute.

Study Finds Tax Burden Rising on Workers

Posted: 11 May 2011 12:07 PM PDT

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said that governments eager to balance their budgets were turning to employees to help plug the gap.