New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Gates Stresses the Importance of Ties With Pakistan

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, along with Adm. Mike Mullen, said the relationship between the United States and Pakistan contributed to stability in the region.

Worries Grow About Breadth of Debt Crisis

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:46 PM PDT

For now, at least, investors seem to believe that the United States has enough shock absorbers to comfortably withstand a default by Greece.

In Rebuilding Iraq’s Oil Industry, U.S. Subcontractors Hold Sway

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:38 PM PDT

Some of the largest oil fields auctioned by the Iraqis went to non-American companies, but American-based concerns have won the largest subcontracts to drill for oil and refurbish equipment.

For Syrian Refugees, Shelter of a Precarious Sort

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Syrian security forces were coming nearer to makeshift refugee camps lining the border with Turkey.

A Schizophrenic, a Slain Worker, Troubling Questions

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Many people wondered aloud whether the system had failed both the suspect and the victim.

Plan for Hydroelectric Dam in Patagonia Outrages Chileans

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:49 PM PDT

The Chilean government has been rattled by several weeks of large protests against a plan for a $3.2 billion dam complex in a pristine region famous for its beauty.

Hockey Hangover Turns Into Riot Embarrassment

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:59 PM PDT

Canada, a nation that takes pride in its reputation for peaceful coexistence, wrestled with questions about possible flaws in the national character after a riot in Vancouver.

Court Papers Detail Strauss-Kahn’s Statements After Arrest

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:40 PM PDT

Dominique Strauss-Kahn initially asserted that he had diplomatic immunity, complained about his handcuffs and asked to speak to the French consulate.

Movie Review | 'Page One: Inside The New York Times': A Hyperactive Fly on a Newsroom Wall

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 05:53 PM PDT

"Page One," a documentary about The New York Times, is fixated on one particular reporter.

Reviled Tycoon, Assad’s Cousin, Resigns in Syria

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:30 PM PDT

Rami Makhlouf, a cousin of President Bashar al-Assad, said he was quitting business, a move seen as a major concession to antigovernment protesters.

Libyan Rebels Trumpet Coordination in Attacks

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:18 PM PDT

Emboldened by improvements in their military communications, rebels say they are coordinating attacks on three fronts in order to stretch out the loyalist forces' defenses.

Air Canada and a Union Reach a Tentative Agreement

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 01:38 PM PDT

While the union said that its members would all be back at work by Friday, the settlement put off resolution of the most contentious issue in the negotiations.

Top Spanish Banker Faces Inquiry on Tax Charges

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Emilio Botín, the chairman of Banco Santander, and 11 of his relatives have become the subject of a huge investigation into tax evasion.

China Says It Has Inspected Its Nuclear Plants

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT

A statement from the Ministry of Environmental Protection implied that the country's 13 nuclear power plants had passed the test.

News Analysis: Americans Support Offshore Drilling Even if Washington Wavers

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 10:13 AM PDT

Public opinion wavered after the Deepwater Horizon blowout, but in general Americans back plans to reduce oil imports.

California Governor Vetoes Budget

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Gov. Jerry Brown said on Thursday that the budget passed by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature merely papers over the state's long-term deficit.

Israel Warns Of Using Force If New Flotilla Heads to Gaza

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:40 PM PDT

Israel made clear that if a new flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists sought to break its naval blockade of Gaza, the Israeli military would use force as it did a year ago.

Bruins’ Recchi Retires on a Winning Note

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 09:28 AM PDT

Mark Recchi had three goals and four assists in the Stanley Cup finals and was the oldest active player in the league at 43.

Yang Takes Early Lead at U.S. Open

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 12:49 PM PDT

The first round of the United States Open is under way at Congressional Country Club.

Clans and Tribes Forge New Yemen Unity

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 06:59 PM PDT

The very length of Yemen's protests — far longer than the 18 days of Egypt's Tahrir Square uprising — may be helping to overcome the country's deep fissures.