New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Dozens Killed in Explosions in Pakistan, Police Say

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:03 PM PDT

Police say two explosions have killed at least 68 people and wounded dozens more at a paramilitary training center in northwestern Pakistan.

Libya Offers Controlled Tour of NATO Bombing Sites in Tripoli

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:37 PM PDT

Qaddafi government officials said the attacks showed NATO's "barbarity" toward Libyan civilians.

Pakistan Army Chief Balks at U.S. Demands to Cooperate

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:00 PM PDT

Despite mounting pressure from the United States, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani seems unlikely to respond to American demands to root out other militant leaders.

Signs of Leadership Void as Al Qaeda Pushes On

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:37 PM PDT

In the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death, flawed or little-known candidates are on the list of possible replacements.

Chinese Christians Rally Around Underground Church

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Nineteen pastors signed a petition calling for an investigation into the crackdown on Shouwang, a so-called house church, as well as legal protections for similar churches.

Denmark Reintroduces Border Controls

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Under pressure from a growing nationalist movement, Denmark reintroduced stringent checks on its borders with Germany and Sweden.

At Deadline, U.S. Seeks to Continue War in Libya

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Next week is the deadline for terminating combat operations that have not been authorized by Congress and it seems there is no intention of pulling out of NATO's bombing campaign.

Japanese Reactor Damage Is Worse Than Expected

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:10 PM PDT

New data from Unit 1 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant represents a setback to efforts to stabilize the plant.

In Alabama, Storms Leave A Scramble For Housing

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:04 PM PDT

Many of those left homeless by recent storms are poor, working class or elderly — those most at risk of becoming the permanently homeless.

In Debt, Far From Home and Claiming Servitude

Posted: 12 May 2011 05:30 PM PDT

50 Vietnamese welders contend in lawsuits that they were exploited and treated like indentured servants in the United States.

ArtsBeat: Doing the Flamenco on the Beach at Cannes

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Among the unofficial stunts at the Cannes Film Festival: a dancing Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek promoting the upcoming "Puss in Boots."

Report Stresses Urgency of Action on Climate

Posted: 12 May 2011 06:52 PM PDT

The need has become "pressing" for a strong policy to limit emissions, the National Research Council said.

Energy Agency Sees Slowdown in Oil Demand

Posted: 12 May 2011 06:40 PM PDT

The International Energy Agency cut its forecast for crude oil demand next year, citing the recent surge in petroleum prices and weakening growth prospects for industrialized countries.

Speaking Up in Class, Silently, via Social Media

Posted: 12 May 2011 04:53 PM PDT

A small but growing cadre of educators is trying to exploit Twitter-like technology to enhance classroom discussion.

The Caucus: Obama Seeks to Extend Mueller's Term as F.B.I. Director

Posted: 12 May 2011 11:52 AM PDT

President Obama is asking Congress to extend the 10-year term of F.B.I. Director Robert S. Mueller III by two years.

Clinton Toughens Tone Toward Syria

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:01 PM PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the United States would pursue "additional steps to hold Syria responsible for its gross human rights abuses."

Head of French Company Is Killed in Libyan City

Posted: 12 May 2011 06:01 PM PDT

The body of the contractor who was in the country to discuss business opportunities with the rebel authorities in Libya was discovered in Benghazi. Two of his colleagues were also reported missing.

Girl, 12, Killed in NATO Raid on Wrong Afghan Home

Posted: 12 May 2011 04:50 PM PDT

NATO officials apologized for a raid that also killed the girl's uncle, who was mistakenly thought to be a Taliban leader.

France Will Drop Charges Against Iranian Dissidents

Posted: 12 May 2011 01:08 PM PDT

The authorities are dropping a terrorism investigation into members of an Iranian dissident group eight years after charging that the group was planning attacks in Europe.

Officials in Louisiana Face Dilemma: Bad Flooding, or Worse

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:59 PM PDT

The Army Corps of Engineers is close to ordering the partial opening of a spillway that would flood part of south Louisiana to avoid catastrophic flooding in another part of the state.