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New York Times intl News

A Year at War: After Combat, the Unexpected Perils of Coming Home

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT

One would think that going home would be the easiest thing troops could do. But it is not so simple.

Can Turkey Unify the Arabs?

Posted: 28 May 2011 04:20 PM PDT

As the Arab world struggles with the traumas of its revolutions, something else is at work along connections from the Ottoman Empire, bent but never broken.

Bin Hammam Withdraws From FIFA Presidential Race

Posted: 28 May 2011 05:49 PM PDT

Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar withdrew his candidacy for the post of FIFA president on Saturday, one day before he is due to face an Ethics Committee hearing into bribery allegations.

Barcelona 3, Manchester United 1 : Prized Possession for Barcelona: Champions League Title

Posted: 28 May 2011 06:49 PM PDT

By defeating Manchester United, Barcelona staked its claim to the most prestigious club title in the world and fueled a historical debate about whether it is one of the best teams in soccer history.

36 Hours in Niagara Falls

Posted: 28 May 2011 03:59 PM PDT

In Canada you get views and hooplah; in New York, quiet exploration. To get the best of both Niagaras, hop back and forth.

In Libyan Rebel Capital, Shouts of Thanks to America and the West

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:12 PM PDT

In Benghazi, Libya's rebel capital, Westerners are treated with a warmth and gratitude rarely seen in any Muslim country.

Funny or Die: Groupon’s Fate Hinges on Words

Posted: 28 May 2011 04:30 PM PDT

The e-mail marketer hopes that its staff of 400 writers and editors will keep it one step ahead of its discounting competitors on the Web.

In Evidence: a Terrorist’s To-Do List

Posted: 28 May 2011 04:05 PM PDT

Hours of testimony last week by a confessed terrorist provided a rare look at the clandestine world of Islamic extremists.

Goal: Barcelona Captures Champions League Title

Posted: 28 May 2011 02:39 PM PDT

Goals from Lionel Messi and David Villa gave Barcelona a comfortable lead that it wouldn't relinquish in the highly-anticipated match.

War Crimes Suspect Could Be Extradited Tuesday

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:14 PM PDT

Serbian officials vowed to track down those who helped hide Ratko Mladic, but their prime interest now is to get him packed off to the war crimes tribunal in The Hague.

French System Tints View of the Strauss-Kahn Case

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:08 PM PDT

Dismay in France over what many view as rough treatment is rooted in an unfamiliarity with an American justice system that differs profoundly from the French model.

When Play in Paris Resumes, So Does Djokovic’s Undefeated Streak

Posted: 28 May 2011 04:47 PM PDT

Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martín Del Potro when their suspended match at Roland Garros resumed on Saturday.

Taliban Bomber Infiltrates Afghan-NATO Meeting, Killing Police Official and Others

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:12 PM PDT

The police official's death raises concerns about stability in the region as NATO begins turning over security to Afghan forces in July.

When Everything Is Gone, Including a Sense of Direction

Posted: 28 May 2011 06:49 PM PDT

The tornado that carved through southwestern Missouri last Sunday leveled parts of Joplin so completely that the community's inner GPS remains out of whack.

Egypt Lifts Blockade, Along With the Gazans’ Hopes

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:13 PM PDT

Hundreds of Gaza Strip residents arrived to make the crossing, taking the first tangible steps out of Israeli occupation after years of deadlocked peace talks.

Obama Cites Poland as Model for Arab Shift

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:12 PM PDT

Visiting Warsaw, the president said Poland's peaceful overthrow of Communism provided lessons for countries struggling with the chaotic aftermath of popular revolts.

Sports of The Times: Plugged In for Champions League Final

Posted: 28 May 2011 11:34 AM PDT

Saturday's match between Manchester United and Barcelona has become must-see TV around the world, including in the United States.

On Soccer: A Fitting Match for the Beautiful Game

Posted: 28 May 2011 08:06 AM PDT

With FIFA choking on its own poison, Saturday truly needs a Champions League final worthy of its billing.

A Stronger Aer Lingus Says It Is Ready to Fly Solo

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:29 AM PDT

The Irish government still owns 25 percent of Aer Lingus, but the company's chief executive, Christoph Mueller, says, "I believe we are ready to finally leave the parents behind."

Once Again, U.S. Finds China Isn’t Manipulating Its Currency

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:20 PM PDT

The Treasury Department issued the ruling on the value of the renminbi to avoid inflaming trade disagreements, as it has since 1994.