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New York Times intl News

Romney Demands Apology From Obama on Bain Allegations

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:20 PM PDT

The Republican called allegations in an escalating battle over whether his business record included outsourcing American jobs "reckless" and "absurd."

Myanmar President Invites U.S. Businesses to Return

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:50 PM PDT

A meeting attended by Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Thein Sein, spotlights the thaw in relations as Myanmar has relaxed its repressive rule.

French Officials Examine Deadly Avalanche in Alps

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 03:45 PM PDT

Officials are being asked how such a disaster, in which nine climbers died, could have happened, and about why deaths in the mountains around Chamonix are so frequent.

Commanders of Syrian Rebels Unite in Frustration

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:59 PM PDT

A meeting in Turkey near Syria's northern border spoke volumes about the priorities of Syrian fighting groups, which are focused on the basics of war against President Bashar al-Assad.

The Caucus: In Interviews, Romney Demands Apology From Obama

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:14 PM PDT

In several network interviews, Mitt Romney said President Obama's campaign made "absurd" allegations about his role at Bain Capital.

At Resorts World Casino, a Wave of Maimed Machines

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:46 PM PDT

A crime wave of sorts is plaguing the Resorts World Casino in Queens: people attacking gambling machines.

In Germany, Ruling Over Circumcision Sows Anxiety and Confusion

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:52 PM PDT

A court ruling that equated circumcision with a criminal act has sent ripples of anger and anxiety, raising vexing questions about the boundaries of religious freedom in modern Germany.

The Caucus: How Condoleezza Rice Could Help — or Hurt — Romney

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 12:18 PM PDT

As quickly as the former secretary of state emerged as the "front-runner" to be Mitt Romney's running mate, the pros and cons of her being picked were being argued.

ARTS: The Sweet Spot | July 13, 2012

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:47 AM PDT

David Carr and A. O. Scott discuss the evolution of the "hipster" Brooklyn cultural brand.

DealBook: New Fraud Inquiry as Trading Loss Mounts at JPMorgan

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:52 PM PDT

JPMorgan Chase indicated that traders may have tried to conceal the extent of red ink in a soured credit bet that could lead to more than $7 billion in losses.

DealBook: New York Fed Was Aware of False Reporting on Rates

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:08 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York conferred with regulators about the problems and recommended reforms, but it failed to stop the illegal activity, which persisted through 2009.

Soccer Star Acquitted in British Trial Over Racial Slur

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:37 AM PDT

John Terry was acquitted of racially abusing an opposing player, Anton Ferdinand, in an unusual case that provided a vivid window into what happens on the field in British Premier League soccer games.

In Venezuela, a Campaigning Chávez Builds Loyalty With House Giveaways

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:51 PM PDT

On a live national broadcast each week, President Hugo Chávez, who is running for re-election, presents new dwellings to down-on-their-luck Venezuelans.

Movie Review: ‘Alps,’ From Yorgos Lanthimos

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 12:33 PM PDT

A mysterious quartet impersonates the dead to help, somehow, the bereaved in the Greek film "Alps."

Terry Cleared of Racial Abuse of QPR's Ferdinand

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:45 AM PDT

Former England captain John Terry was cleared on Friday of racially abusing opposing player Anton Ferdinand during a soccer match, in a case which could have wrecked his glittering career.

DealBook: JPMorgan Trading Loss Has Reached $5.8 Billion

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:53 AM PDT

The bank reported a second-quarter profit of $5 billion, down 9 percent, and said it would restate its first-quarter earnings.

U.N. Blames Syria’s Heavy Weapons in Bloody Clash

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 02:08 PM PDT

Kofi Annan singled out the government for the violence around the town of Tremseh, in what, if confirmed, could be the bloodiest sectarian incident of the Syrian uprising.

Deadly Avalanche Surprises Chamonix, France

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:50 AM PDT

The authorities said shifting ice sheets in France's Mont Blanc mountain range apparently caused an avalanche that killed at least nine climbers.

Movie Review: ‘Farewell, My Queen,’ Set at Versailles

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Benoît Jacquot's look at three days in the life and lies of a doomed monarch presents Marie Antoinette, Versailles and the fall of the Bastille, from the perspective of servants.

In Latest Data on Economy, Experts See Signs of Pickup

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 12:36 PM PDT

A range of experts say the economy should improve somewhat in the coming months because of lower oil prices and industries like autos and housing.