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New York Times intl News

Orchestras on Tour: Names Strike a False Note

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:24 PM PDT

A look at some foreign orchestras that tour the United States shows that their identities may be misleading.

Party Love at Cirque de Cannes

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Two parties at Cannes were intended to stand out: one, hosted by the festival's president, honored Robert De Niro; the other was a beach party with music by Kanye West.

Libyan Officials Threaten to Use ‘Human Shields’

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:26 PM PDT

Officials warned that they would post "human shields" at sites under threat of NATO bombing.

Memo From France: Questions Raised About a Code of Silence

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:37 PM PDT

Traditionally, the French have regarded a politician's private life as his own business. But the serious charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn may change that.

With ‘The Source,’ Radu Mihaileanu Looks at the Battle of the Sexes

Posted: 16 May 2011 04:00 PM PDT

The dramatic comedy, which is in competition at the Cannes International Film Festival, will probably shed a little sunshine on a festival laden by dark themes.

Japanese Officials Ignored or Concealed Dangers

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:23 PM PDT

The nuclear disaster has shed new light on the legal battles that critics of the system have lost for years.

The Female Factor: In Philippine Newsrooms, the Women Rule

Posted: 16 May 2011 03:30 PM PDT

When Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law in 1972, many of the mostly male editors and reporters who were critical of him were imprisoned or went underground, and women stepped into the breach.

Chinese Company Rides to Saab’s Rescue, Again

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:07 PM PDT

After a previous deal collapsed, Saab signed a tentative agreement with the largest publicly traded car distributor in China, Pang Da Automobile Trade.

Central China Hit by Wide-Scale Drought

Posted: 16 May 2011 08:50 AM PDT

A severe drought along the Yangtze River region in central China has rendered useless nearly 1,400 reservoirs in Hubei Province, according to the state news agency.

Without Ever Showing Up, Malick Is Talk of Cannes

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:16 PM PDT

With his new film "The Tree of Life," the reclusive filmmaker Terrence Malick provides exactly what Cannes thrives on: mystique and anticipation.

Slow Pace of Flooding Might Lower Its Crest

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:23 PM PDT

The Army Corps of Engineers changed its estimates to say the worst of the floods would come later than projected.

Israel Leader Outlines Points Before U.S. Trip

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed terms for negotiation, showing flexibility on territory but refusing to work with any government that includes Hamas.

Russian Billionaire Announces Plan for Political Party

Posted: 16 May 2011 04:39 PM PDT

Mikhail D. Prokhorov, the Russian billionaire and owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team, announced on Monday that he would lead a liberal Russian political party with close ties to the Kremlin.

Judge Denies Bail to I.M.F. Chief in Sexual Assault Case

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:28 PM PDT

Prosecutors highlighted the serious nature of the allegations against Dominique Strauss-Kahn and argued that he was a flight risk.

No BP Word As Deadline Slides By

Posted: 16 May 2011 04:40 PM PDT

BP did not issue a statement on Monday, leading some analysts to indicate that the two sides would continue to negotiate to try to revise terms so it could search for offshore oil in the Arctic.

Meeting With Pakistani Leaders, Kerry Seeks to Ease Anger Over Bin Laden Raid

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:21 PM PDT

Senator John Kerry said that the two sides should work together despite the anti-American clamor by the Pakistani government in the past two weeks.

ArtsBeat: Rob Lowe, Studio Investor, Marvels at the Excess of Cannes

Posted: 16 May 2011 10:04 AM PDT

The actor, at this year's film festival as a studio executive, was busy making the rounds at parties, finding himself amazed at the decadence on display.

E.U. Presses Ahead With Bailout Talks Despite I.M.F. Chief's Absence

Posted: 16 May 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Finance ministers approved a bailout for Portugal and debated new aid to debt-strapped Greece, with a deputy sitting in for Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Abroad: Manet’s Reflections of Paris at a Cultural Peak

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:08 AM PDT

Europe's latest art blockbuster, "Manet, the Man Who Invented Modernity," has opened in Paris to some — but not all — giddy reviews and predictable mobs.

International Court Seeks Warrant for Qaddafi

Posted: 16 May 2011 06:30 PM PDT

A prosecutor said he had ample evidence to charge three top Libyan officials for crimes against humanity.