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New York Times intl News

Syrian Town Is Strained by Flood of Refugees

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:09 PM PDT

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

In Libya, More Novice Soldiers in Defense of Qaddafi

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:14 PM PDT

With professional soldiers called away to rebel hot spots, amateurs are an increasingly important part of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's defense of the capital.

2 Top Lawyers Lost to Obama in Libya War Policy Debate

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:09 PM PDT

President Obama rejected the views of the lawyers when he decided he had the authority to continue U.S. participation in Libya without Congressional authorization.

Morocco’s King Proposes Limited Steps to Democracy

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:09 PM PDT

King Mohammed VI would let the prime minister appoint officials and make the judiciary an independent branch of the government.

Japan Strains to Fix a Reactor Damaged Before Quake

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:03 PM PDT

Engineers have been struggling to repair a reactor that has been in a precarious state of shutdown since a 3.3-ton device crashed into its inner vessel last August.

Bail Set for Billionaire Accused of Corruption With Mubarak

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:09 PM PDT

Egyptian prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Hussein K. Salem to be tried on corruption charges related to his past dealings with the former president, Hosni Mubarak.

At the Paris Air Show, Anticipating a Surge in Sales

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Orders for new and more fuel-efficient jets are anticipated at the show as the global aerospace industry continues to rebound.

Gingerly, Medvedev Seeks a Little Distance From Putin

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:35 PM PDT

President Dmitri A. Medvedev delivered a speech that implied sharp criticism of his predecessor and presumed rival for the top job, Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin.

Violent Clashes as Thousands Protest in Cities Across Syria

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:09 PM PDT

Deaths and injuries are reported as government forces attack demonstrators in two large cities.

The Lede: Saudi Women Defy Driving Ban

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 10:42 AM PDT

Although random acts of women driving were reported in major cities across Saudi Arabia on Friday, the protest against the ban was smaller than anticipated.

U.S. Is Paying European Teams to Hunt Stray Munitions in Libya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 09:30 AM PDT

The State Department is paying British and Swiss groups nearly $1 million to search for loose anti-aircraft missiles in Libya, so they do not fall into the hands of terror groups.

Filtering of Tainted Water Begins at Japanese Plant

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:52 PM PDT

Tokyo Electric Power on Friday started a huge filtration system that the company hopes will ease the amount of contaminated water produced at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Debt Rising in Europe

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:15 AM PDT

Greece is not the only country in Europe with problems with credit and debt.

Magazine Preview: Storyseller

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:12 AM PDT

How Amanda Hocking, 26, having reached peak rankings on the Kindle e-book best-seller list, solved the publishing business all by herself.

McIlroy Runs Away With the Lead

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:13 PM PDT

In the second round on Friday, Rory McIlroy reached an astonishing 13 under par, finishing at 11 under.

Merkel Changes Stance on Aid to Greece

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

A compromise seemed to offer some breathing space in Europe's efforts to confront its potentially ruinous debt crisis.

Saudi Women Protest Driving Ban

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:45 AM PDT

Several Saudi women boldly got behind the wheel Friday, including one who managed a 45-minute trip through the nation's capital, seeking to ignite a road rebellion against the male-only driving rules in the ultraconservative kingdom.

DealBook: Wall Street Braces for New Layoffs as Profits Wane

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 05:31 AM PDT

Faced with weak markets and uncertainty over regulations, many of the biggest firms are preparing for deep cuts in jobs and other costs.

Greece Replaces Finance Minister

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:24 AM PDT

Evangelos Venizelos was named Finance Minister as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle aimed at restoring confidence among Greeks and foreign creditors.

Copenhagen Journal: Extra Vitamins? A Great Idea, Except in Denmark

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 02:30 AM PDT

In most places, adding vitamins and minerals to food is considered a good idea, but not in Denmark, a view that is causing friction in an era of common markets.