New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Genetic Gamble: New Frontiers of Cancer Treatment Bring Breathtaking Swings

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:32 PM PDT

A drug that could have killed a cancer patient instead seemed to have halted or even reversed her disease.

Tulelake Journal: Japanese-American Pilgrimage to Internment Camp — Tulelake Journal

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:57 PM PDT

Japanese-Americans who answered "no" to two critical questions in a loyalty test were confined to Tule Lake during the war. Now, their families are seeking answers.

Putin Tours Flood-Stricken Black Sea Region

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:28 PM PDT

As the death toll topped 150, President Vladimir V. Putin declared a national day of mourning and promised financial compensation for the victims of flash floods.

Theater Review: Alan Cumming in ‘Macbeth’ at Lincoln Center Festival

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 02:04 PM PDT

Alan Cumming portrays numerous roles in a reimagining of "Macbeth" at the Lincoln Center Festival.

Cell Carriers See Uptick in Requests to Aid Surveillance

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:16 PM PDT

Cellphone carriers said they responded to 1.3 million demands last year from law enforcement agencies seeking text messages, caller locations and other information on subscribers.

New Delays at RIM to Be Questioned by Shareholders

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:08 PM PDT

Several securities law experts say the delay in the BlackBerry 10, and overly optimistic remarks by Research in Motion C.E.O Thorsten Heins, may make the company a target of shareholder lawsuits.

New Boeing Chief Not Worried by Airbus’s Move Into U.S.

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 05:50 PM PDT

While Boeing and Airbus split the world market, the new head of Boeing's commercial jet division, said he was not worried about the French company's decision to build its first U.S. factory.

Ernest Borgnine, Tough but Tender Actor, Is Dead at 95

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:26 PM PDT

The rough-hewn actor who seemed destined for tough-guy characters but won an Oscar for embodying the gentlest of souls, a lonely Bronx butcher, in "Marty," died on Sunday.

DealBook: Banking Official Faces Panel in Barclays Scandal

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:53 PM PDT

Paul Tucker, considered a candidate to lead the Bank of England, will confront intense scrutiny when he testifies on Monday in the Barclays rate-rigging scandal.

Albrecht Muth and Viola Drath: Georgetown’s Worst Marriage

Posted: 07 Jul 2012 07:27 AM PDT

A tale of Washington intrigue and eccentricity. And murder.

The One and Only: Botswana’s Amantle Montsho Seeks Glory in Punishing Race

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 03:16 PM PDT

Amantle Montsho is the world champion of a punishing race, one that requires strength, stamina and, oddly enough, relaxation.

Egypt’s New President Orders Parliament Back

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:18 PM PDT

President Mohamed Morsi ordered the country's Islamist-led Parliament to reconvene, challenging earlier decisions by Egypt's most powerful generals and judges to dissolve the legislative body.

New Airbus Chief Pushes to Keep Ahead of Rivals

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 03:11 PM PDT

As Fabrice Brégier seeks to establish a manufacturing beachhead on the home turf of Boeing, Airbus's rival, he also faces a host of other strategic and industrial challenges.

Federer Beats Murray, and Britain

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:20 PM PDT

Roger Federer's 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 victory tied the men's record shared by William Renshaw and Pete Sampras and denied Britain its first men's singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936.

Roger Federer Wins 7th Wimbledon Title

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Roger Federer, who hadn't won a Grand Slam since 2010, netted another Wimbledon title, dashing Andy Murray's hopes of ending the British men's championship drought.

Coalition Led by Pro-Western Official Claims Lead in Libya

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:19 PM PDT

The post-Arab Spring rise of Islamist leaders appeared to bypass Libya, where a coalition led by a Western-educated political scientist led the early vote count.

Chinese Premier Warns of ‘Downward Pressure’ on Economy

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 07:17 PM PDT

Premier Wen Jiabao of China on Sunday called for the government to become more aggressive in using fiscal and monetary tools to respond to a slowing economy.

Straight Sets: Live Blog: Follow the 2012 Wimbledon Men's Final

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 10:03 AM PDT

A classic Wimbledon matchup pits six-time champion Roger Federer against Andy Murray, who is trying to become the first British men's champion since 1936.

Paris Opera Ballet Visits U.S. for First Time Since ’96

Posted: 07 Jul 2012 08:53 PM PDT

The Paris Opera Ballet, with its distinctive style, opens a 12-performance run at the David H. Koch Theater on Wednesday after stops in Chicago and Washington. It's the company's first United States visit since 1996.

Groups Shield Political Gifts of Businesses

Posted: 08 Jul 2012 06:24 AM PDT

There is growing evidence that large corporations, to influence campaigns, make donations to tax-exempt organizations free from the disclosures required of candidates, parties and PACs.