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New York Times intl News

How the British Nearly Supported the Confederacy

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 11:14 AM PDT

This new history of Britain's role in the American Civil War examines the battle the Union and the Confederacy waged for English support.

Aristotle and the Higher Good

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 12:11 PM PDT

A new translation of Aristotle's "Ethics" addresses the perennial question of well-being.

The Fans Own the Magic

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:34 PM PDT

Others may control the copyrights, the royalties and the theme park receipts, but they can't keep Harry Potter's wizardry out of millions of hearts.

Some With Histories of Mental Illness Petition to Get Their Gun Rights Back

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Across the country, states are increasingly allowing people who lost their firearm rights because of mental health issues, to appeal to have them restored.

Noted Leftist Urges Chávez to Release Ailing Judge

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:32 PM PDT

Noam Chomsky, whom President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela often cites as a source of inspiration, issued a call for clemency for a judge held under house arrest.

Hezbollah Rejects Charges Over ’05 Killing of Hariri

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 06:50 PM PDT

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, vowed that four members of his group indicted in the assassination of Rafik Hariri, a former Lebanese prime minister, would never be arrested.

Hezbollah Leader Vows Not to Give Up Indicted Members

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 03:18 PM PDT

Hezbollah's leader said he would never turn over four members indicted in the 2005 murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Taking Lead, Iraqis Hope U.S. Special Operations Commandos Stay

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:31 PM PDT

Members of Iraq's well-trained special operations force say that American troops must stay longer to continue training and advising.

Greece Jails U.S. Captain in Gaza Flotilla

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:34 PM PDT

A judge contended that the boat, The Audacity of Hope, was not carrying proper safety equipment and charged the captain with "disturbing sea traffic and endangering passengers."

A Governor’s Power to Shape the Future of a Nuclear Japan

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Yasushi Furukawa of Saga Prefecture must decide whether to support a request by Prime Minister Naoto Kan to restart two reactors at a local nuclear plant.

Strauss-Kahn Case Adds to Doubts on Prosecutor

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Criticism of District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. has grown as the sexual assault case crumbled.

South Carolina’s Young Governor Has a High Profile and Higher Hopes

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 04:50 PM PDT

Nikki Haley, who came into office with Tea Party support, is, at 39, the nation's youngest governor and is seen by many as an up-and-coming figure in the Republican Party.

President’s Health Adds to Uncertainty in Yemen

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:00 PM PDT

With President Ali Abdullah Saleh unlikely to return for months, his relatives are hanging onto power, prolonging a perilous stalemate.

Talks Begin in Effort to Repair Bahrain Rift

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 01:01 PM PDT

The opposition has expressed skepticism that the reconciliation talks can accomplish anything, noting that it has only 35 of the 300 seats at the bargaining table.

Europe Agrees to Give Billions to Greece

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Greece will get a vital loan installment while work continues on a second bailout.

African Union Opposes Warrant for Qaddafi

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 06:30 PM PDT

The group says the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court "seriously complicates" its efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Libya.

Frenchwomen Weigh Impact and Fallout of Strauss-Kahn Case

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Many welcomed the debate on sexual aggression by powerful figures even as the case in New York seemed to be compromised.

California’s Next Nightmare

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 05:16 AM PDT

How a failing levee system could turn Sacramento into a modern-day Atlantis.

You Are Here: One Mouth Too Many

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT

What do you do when a starving woman asks for food you just don't have to give?

Crowds Cheer Monaco's Prince Albert and New Bride

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 01:24 PM PDT

With a wink and a smile, Monaco's ruler Prince Albert married South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock on Saturday in a ceremony attended by a who's who of European royalty and the international elite.