New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Social Democrats Claim Victory in Portugal

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:34 PM PDT

With a resounding election victory on Sunday, the next government has a strong mandate to enact a tough austerity program in return for an international bailout.

Tv Sports: Lowering the Bar in Olympic Bidding

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:01 PM PDT

As three networks meet for a chance to carry the Olympics, each may be calculating the lowest possible bid.

On Education: Helping Teachers Help Themselves

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:48 PM PDT

An evaluation program in Maryland features senior teachers mentoring newcomers as well as veterans. A panel determines the fate of those who do not succeed.

News Analysis: Brinkmanship in Sudan as a Deadline Nears

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:37 PM PDT

Khartoum's recent military attacks on the eve of the independence of southern Sudan seemed aimed, not at starting a war, but at assuring access to oil.

Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to German Sprouts

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:37 PM PDT

Germans have been told not to eat sprouts until further notice, with definitive test results coming Monday.

Old Patina Encircles Fresh Art in Venice

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 03:49 PM PDT

The artwork of the 54th Venice Biennale is more subdued and less experimental than in years past.

Nadal Equals Borg’s Record With Sixth French Open Title

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:30 PM PDT

Rafael Nadal reeled in Bjorn Borg and won his sixth French Open title by holding off his customary foil, Roger Federer.

Bulb In, Bulb Out

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 09:20 PM PDT

A 100-year old technology that is essential to modern life is about to be snuffed out. Yikes.

Prospect of 2nd Greek Bailout Worries Economists

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:00 PM PDT

Even if Greece is pulled from danger, economists say, European leaders will probably confront similar aid operations over the next several years.

Steeper Pullout Is Raised as Option for Afghanistan

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:33 PM PDT

President Obama's national security team is pondering greater troop reductions, with some officials saying the rising cost of the war and the death of Osama bin Laden justify a change.

Sprouts Cited as Likely Cause of German Outbreak

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 03:32 PM PDT

The authorities in Germany pointed to local beansprouts as the probable cause of E. coli that has killed 22 people.

Drugs Show Promise Slowing Advanced Melanoma

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:23 PM PDT

Two drugs can prolong the lives of people with advanced melanoma in what researchers call notable progress.

Loan From Russia Props Up Belarus

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 11:43 PM PDT

The $3 billion loan will help the country's teetering economy and its authoritarian president, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko.

Protesters in Yemen Rejoice as Leader Goes to Saudi Arabia

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Yemenis celebrated after the embattled president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, went to Saudi Arabia for urgent medical treatment.

Israeli Soldiers Shoot at Protesters on Syrian Border

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Israeli forces fired at protesters on the Syrian frontier after protesters tried to breach the border for the second time in three weeks. A Syrian news agency reported 22 killed.

After Raid, Indian Guru’s Protest Stirs a Firestorm

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:08 PM PDT

A yoga guru vowed to continue his hunger strike against corruption in India after a raid dispersed his followers.

Straight Sets: Rafael Nadal Defeats Roger Federer in French Open

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal, the defending champion, won his record-tying sixth French Open singles title by defeating third-seeded Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1.

Unelected Councils in India Run Villages With Stern Hand

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:40 AM PDT

For generations, unelected councils of male elders have dominated Indian villages, exerting control through edicts, but now they are coming under national scrutiny.

Straight Sets: Rafa vs. Roger: One for the Ages

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 07:57 PM PDT

The men's final at the French Open pits two players who are extremely familiar to each other -- and to tennis fans.

Canucks 3, Bruins 2 (OT): Burrows Strikes In Overtime To Put Canucks In Command

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 11:57 PM PDT

Alexandre Burrows, who was at the center of a biting incident in Game 1, scored the decisive goal in overtime as the Canucks took a 2-0 series lead over the Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals.