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New York Times intl News

Failed Graft Trial of Ex-Israeli Premier Spurs Questions

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:46 PM PDT

Ehud Olmert's allies have asserted that his prosecution was most was likely instigated by right-wing political forces in Israel and encouraged by sympathetic American Jews.

Heat Forces Ranchers to Sell Herds to Cut Losses

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:19 PM PDT

Across the Plains, drought and high feed prices are leading many cattle farmers to cull their herds to prevent mounting losses.

When Did Romney Step Back From Bain? It’s Complicated

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:04 PM PDT

The management of Mitt Romney's private equity firm, Bain Capital, has proved difficult to explain in the simple terms favored by political campaigns.

Experts on North Korea Can See a Lot in a Hemline

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:46 PM PDT

Analysts are evaluating outward signs of a cultural thaw in North Korea for clues to the thinking of its new leader.

After Assassinations, Basque Killers Explain

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:33 PM PDT

Prisoners meet with those their victims have left behind: a chance, perhaps, to talk things out, to understand a little of what the separatists were thinking, to hear their remorse.

As Refugees Flee Islamists in Mali, Solutions Are Elusive

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:59 PM PDT

Militants in northern Mali have enlisted new fighters from a tribal militia to strengthen their grip on the region, raising concerns the country has become a failed state.

Advertising: Fiat 500 Commercials Portray Italian Cars in a Wave of Immigration

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:41 PM PDT

A new Fiat commercial, the first to feature all three members of the Fiat USA brand lineup in a single spot, seeks to highlight the cars' "Italian-ness."

DealBook: Focus Shifts to Regulators in British Inquiry on Rate-Fixing

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 05:35 PM PDT

British regulators will face further scrutiny for their role in a rate-manipulation scandal when top officials at the Financial Services Authority testify on Monday before Parliament.

Apple May Meet Tablet Competition With a Smaller iPad

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:42 PM PDT

With new tablets coming from Google and Microsoft, and rumors of one from Amazon, Apple's response may be to introduce a smaller, less expensive version of its popular iPad.

In Mongolia’s Boom Town, Hope and Fear

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:20 PM PDT

Development of its mining sector has brought new wealth to this remote, landlocked country, but also concerns about corruption and materialism.

The Caucus: Unswerving Barrage by Obama Knocks Romney Off Stride

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Surrogates for President Obama hammered at Mitt Romney's business record, and even some Republicans called for Mr. Romney to release more tax returns.

Red Cross Classifies Syria Crisis as Civil War

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:59 PM PDT

As sporadic fighting has become continual across the nation, the International Committee of the Red Cross said that the conflict can be considered a civil war.

After Meeting Clinton, Top Egypt Commander Steps Up Brotherhood Feud

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:47 PM PDT

Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi challenged the Muslim Brotherhood by saying the army would prevent Egypt from falling to a "certain group," according to the state news agency.

FiveThirtyEight: Measuring the Effects of Voter Identification Laws

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:16 AM PDT

Stricter laws, like those that require photo identification, do seem to decrease voter turnout by about 2 percent, and the effects are worse for Democrats - though not as bad as some imply.

Mali Islamists Briefly Detain Protesters

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 10:30 PM PDT

Members of the sect Ansar Dine went door to door to arrest the leaders of an earlier protest against them, a resident said.

Essay: Woody Guthrie’s Dust Bowl Novel

Posted: 12 Jul 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Woody Guthrie wrote a Dust Bowl novel extolling the virtues of adobe homes.

Faith Is Central to Marathoner Ryan Hall’s Approach

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:05 AM PDT

As he prepares for the London Olympics, the marathoner Ryan Hall has embraced an evangelical Christian faith and has found biblical reinforcement for his training.

Penny Pritzker Had Big Role in Obama ’08 but Is Backstage in ’12

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 02:46 PM PDT

Penny Pritzker, an heiress who hates being called an heiress, ran Barack Obama's fund-raising for 2008, but her commitment four years later has become a matter of mystery.

For Climbers, Risks Now Shift With Every Step

Posted: 15 Jul 2012 05:02 PM PDT

In climbing lore, coming back down the mountain safely, rather than reaching the summit, is the ultimate measure of success. Around the world this year, it has been a bad season in that respect.

French President Wants Private Affairs Kept Private

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 10:30 PM PDT

François Hollande wants those close to him to resolve their conflicts away from the media spotlight.