New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Nine Killed in Attack on Afghan Wedding Party

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:27 PM PDT

The groom and his father were among those who died when armed men attacked a wedding party in Nangarhar Province. Five others were wounded.

Egypt’s Economy Slows to a Crawl; Revolt Is Tested

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:20 PM PDT

In a region where economic woes enraged an entire generation, whether and how Egypt can fix its broken finances will be a key factor in determining the revolution's success.

White House Memo: Cultivating a Prince to Coax an Ally to Change

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:13 PM PDT

Obama administration officials are clinging to the hope that Bahrain's leaders — or at least the crown prince — may be willing to undertake democratic changes.

After Nuclear Crisis, Japan’s Biggest Utility Faces Insolvency Risk

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:23 PM PDT

A month after the accident in Fukushima, Tokyo Electric Power, the plant's operator, was considered too big to fail. Now analysts aren't so sure.

London Journal: A Diplomat, He Isn’t: Prince Philip’s Tongue Remains Sharp as Ever

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

He's been called both a survivor of Britain's imperial age and a national embarrassment, but Queen Elizabeth's consort shows no sign on cutting back on his wildly offensive witticisms.

Somalia Extends Government; Premier Fired

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:25 PM PDT

Soldiers and civilians protested the dismissal of the prime minister, whom many considered the country's most capable politician.

Maqbool Fida Husain, India’s Most Famous Painter, Dies at 95

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:30 PM PDT

Mr. Husain's modernist take on mythic and religious subjects made him a target of right-wing Hindu groups.

Ruling Favors a 10-Inch Citizen of France

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:55 PM PDT

The European Union's highest court ruled that France had failed to protect the Great Hamster of Alsace, the last wild hamster species in Western Europe.

U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Presses Case Against Syria

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 01:58 PM PDT

The International Atomic Energy Agency voted Thursday to report Syria to the Security Council, citing Syria's construction of a covert nuclear reactor and its failure to cooperate with investigators.

I.B.M. Researchers Create High-Speed Graphene Circuits

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT

The advance, reported in the journal Science, may have applications that include future smartphone and telephone displays.

$1 Billion Is Pledged to Support Libya Rebels

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:40 PM PDT

The nations intervening in Libya pledged support as officials predicted the collapse of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's government.

The Caucus: Top Aides to Gingrich Quit as Campaign’s Woes Deepen

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 05:29 PM PDT

Newt Gingrich's campaign manager and a half-dozen senior advisers resigned on Thursday, dealing a significant setback to his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Another German Dies in E. Coli Outbreak

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 12:05 PM PDT

Germany's national disease and control center said Thursday that the additional death brought the number of Germans who have died to 26; the source remains elusive.

Making a Living on a Farm, Crop Sales Optional

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 02:40 PM PDT

To survive, small farmers in America are increasingly turning to nonfarm activities, like operating bed-and-breakfasts.

Europeans Act to Stem Drought Damage

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 07:08 PM PDT

European nations started preparing emergency plans this week to conserve water and provide millions of euros in aid to farmers.

Russians Home In on Abortion

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:36 AM PDT

Backed by the Orthodox Church, the Russian anti-abortion movement is using its U.S. counterpart as a model, even adopting the English-language term "pro-life" as its own.

Buried in Anonymity, and Ignominy, Too

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:38 PM PDT

A California town was prompted to remove a racial epithet from reburial markers that have been in its cemetery since the 1950's.

Arizona Wildfire Threatens Electrical Grid

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:10 AM PDT

Thousands more were ordered to leave as the authorities grew worried about the out-of-control nature of the fire.

An Interview With Sebastião Salgado

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:42 AM PDT

The photographer discusses his photographs from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Record U.S. Exports Shrink April Trade Deficit

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 01:02 PM PDT

The unexpected narrowing resulted from the Japanese disasters and from commodity prices, the government reported.