New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News


Candidate in Thailand Follows Path of Kin

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:24 PM PDT

More than four years after Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a coup, his sister Yingluck Shinawatra is campaigning for the position.

Mugabe Pressured to Act on Zimbabwe Elections

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Three southern African nations are asked to help hasten progress toward fair elections and the enforcement of a power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe.

Canucks Can Taste a Title, but the Road Looms Large

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:34 PM PDT

Game 6 is in Boston, where Vancouver has lost two games in the finals by 8-1 and 4-0.

U.S. Said to Turn Back North Korea Missile Shipment

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:11 PM PDT

Americans did not board the ship, which returned home after several days of diplomatic pressure from Washington and Asian nations.

Formula One: Button Slips By Vettel in Montreal

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:55 PM PDT

A lapse in the last lap by Sebastian Vettel gives Jenson Button the win. Michael Schumacher drives his best race since his return.

News Analysis: In Greece, Some See a New Lehman

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:00 PM PDT

Some warn that a Greek restructuring would set off investor panic, as Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy did in 2008, while others say banks and other institutions can bear any potential losses.

King of Jordan Promises Elections, but Doesn’t Say When

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:30 PM PDT

A speech by King Abdullah II, on the 12th anniversary of his coronation, generates little excitement among pro-democracy groups.

ArtsBeat: Tony Awards 2011 Live Blog

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:25 PM PDT

Charles Isherwood and Dave Itzkoff are live-blogging the 65th annual Tony Awards.

Some Police Recruits Impose ‘Islamic Tax’ on Afghans

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Residents are often forced to hand over a tenth of their earnings, just as they were when the Taliban ran things.

Erdogan’s Party Wins Third Term in Turkish Elections

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:11 PM PDT

The conservative party of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won with a strong showing that critics fear will be used to further consolidate its power.

Chinese Street Vendor Dispute Expands into Violent Melee

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:11 PM PDT

Twenty-five people were arrested after a dispute with security guards expanded into a confrontation with bottle-and-brick throwing onlookers, state news agencies reported.

U.N. Pulls Staff from Sudanese City

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

The United Nations is evacuating nonessential staff from Kadugli, where heavy fighting erupted a week ago.

Israeli Economist Enters Race to Lead I.M.F.

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

With arguably the most impressive résumé and the least chance of succeeding, Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel, has added his name to the list of candidates.

Clinton Honors Embassy Bombing Victims

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:11 PM PDT

A memorial service comes a day after the authorities confirmed the death of the operative from Al Qadea who masterminded the attacks.

Seattle, a Tasting Menu

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 09:01 PM PDT

Sampling the odd and delicious offerings of a city where locavore living has become a lifestyle.

Syrian Troops Retake Control of Rebellious Town in North

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 07:24 PM PDT

Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships smashed what remained of an armed uprising in Jisr al-Shoughour, after thousands of residents fled into neighboring Turkey.

In Facebook Photos, a Smiling Gabrielle Giffords

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

New photos, which appeared on Facebook, were taken May 17 and are the first clear snapshots of Ms. Giffords, left, since she was shot five months ago.

Too Big to Fail, or Too Trifling for Oversight?

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:20 PM PDT

Companies concerned with stricter oversight that could erode profits have been lobbying financial regulators to avoid being designated "systemically important."

Syria Army Moves Into Northern Town

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 05:24 AM PDT

Syrian army troops and tanks moved into restive Jisr al-Shughour from two sides Sunday.

Hamas Rejects Fatah’s Choice for Prime Minister

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:29 AM PDT

Hamas's rejection of the nomination of Salam Fayyad complicates unification plans and could jeopardize foreign aid for the Palestinians.