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New York Times intl News

Greek Finance Minister Moves From Crisis to Crisis

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 06:55 PM PDT

Securing aid from Europe is just one of the challenges ahead for Evangelos Venizelos.

Brawl Erupts During Impeachment Talks in Afghan Parliament

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:40 PM PDT

The Afghan Parliament began a heated debate on whether to impeach President Hamid Karzai because of his creation of a special fraud court.

Cy Twombly, 1928-2011: American Artist Who Scribbled a Unique Path

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:19 PM PDT

Cy Twombly went contrary to all the fashions of his era, which spanned the postwar years.

About New York: Still a Case for Trying Strauss-Kahn

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:29 PM PDT

The case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn hasn't dissolved with the discovery of his accuser's credibility issues.

Acquittals of Ex-Officials Feed Anger Across Egypt

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:40 PM PDT

The acquittals of three former government ministers on corruption charges has further upset Egyptians seeking justice and change post revolution.

How 10,000 People Keep a Secret

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 04:32 PM PDT

The American version of the impromptu Dîner en Blanc, or dinner in white, is planned for Aug. 25.

City Kitchen: Chicken, Simmered and Chilled

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Chicken simmered gently and well chilled provides a summer snack worthy of finger-licking nibbling or served with sesame oil, scallions, cilantro and jalapeño slices.

A Search Is Under Way for Tainted Sprout Seeds

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 06:20 PM PDT

Authorities said the product linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in Europe was distributed more widely than previously thought.

Somali Tied to Militants Held on U.S. Ship for Months

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:15 PM PDT

A Somali man accused of ties to two Islamist militant groups was captured by the American military in April and interrogated for months aboard a Navy ship without being warned of his Miranda rights.

Architecture Review: Chinese Gem That Elevates Its Setting

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:13 PM PDT

Designed by Zaha Hadid, the new Guangzhou Opera House is gorgeous to look at. It is also a magnificent example of how a single building can redeem a moribund urban environment.

The Caucus: Obama Calls Leaders to White House for Debt Talks

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 02:41 PM PDT

President Obama invited the Congressional leadership from both parties, saying "greater progress is in sight" on a deal to raise the debt limit and lower the deficit.

It’s Old vs. New in Bids for 2018 Games

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:39 PM PDT

Pyeongchang, South Korea; Munich; and Annecy, France, are the candidates on which International Olympic Committee delegates will vote Wednesday.

Race Remixed: Pushing Boundaries, Mixed-Race Artists Gain Notice

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:50 AM PDT

As the number of mixed-race people grows in the United States, writers and artists are challenging assumptions about identity.

Indian Minister Offers Clarification on Gay Sex Comments

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 05:02 PM PDT

Ghulam Nabi Azad said he had been misquoted at an AIDS prevention meeting when he appeared to describe homosexuality as a "disease" brought by foreigners.

China Admits Spill From Northeastern Oil Rig

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Oil that spewed from an offshore drilling rig in northeastern China for more than two weeks last month spread 320 square miles, government officials acknowledged on Tuesday.

ArtsBeat: Cy Twombly, Idiosyncratic Painter, Dies at 83

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 02:13 PM PDT

Mr. Twombly was out of step with postwar American art movements but became one of the era's most important painters.

Restive City of Hama Tests Will of Syrian Government

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Haunted by the memories of a crackdown a generation ago, Hama has emerged as a potent challenge to President Bashar al-Assad.

Casey Anthony Not Guilty in Slaying of Daughter

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:24 PM PDT

An Orlando jury found Ms. Anthony guilty of lesser charges in a case that transfixed America for three years.

Woods to Skip British Open

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 02:39 PM PDT

Still battling injuries to his left knee and Achilles' tendon, Tiger Woods announced on his Web site that he would not play in the British Open at Royal St. George's next week.

In Europe, a Move to Slash Phone Roaming Charges

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:28 PM PDT

The European Commission will propose for the first time a limit on the fees that consumers pay to surf the Internet while traveling in the European Union.