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New York Times intl News

Stockholm Journal: In Sweden, Taking File Sharing to Heart. And to Church.

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:55 PM PDT

A Swedish government agency has registered as a bona fide religion a church whose central dogma is that file sharing is sacred.

North Korean Leader Marries

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:29 PM PDT

"After the honeymoon I hope she nags him every day until he takes better care of their people," writes Jack.

Al Qaeda Taking Deadly New Role in Syria’s Conflict

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:29 PM PDT

"Now that Al-Qaeda is thrown into the mix, the rhetorics from the West against Assad look not only hollow and toothless but completely self defeating," writes Byungmoon.

In Virginia, Developer Is on a Mission to Revive His Town

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Ed Walker, 44, a lawyer from a prominent local family, has emerged as a developer with an unusual civic conscience, instilling new life in Roanoke's downtown.

Europe's Auto Industry Has Reached Day of Reckoning

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:43 PM PDT

A dreadful year for European car sales may force the region's industry to deal with the overstaffed, underused factories that have been undermining earnings for years.

From Russian Health Official, Food Criticism With a Dash of Politics

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:45 PM PDT

Gennady Onishenko seized on a public complaint about McDonald's saying that burgers "are not a sensible dietary choice for the population of Moscow and Russia."

United States 4, France 2: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Beats France, 4-2, in Olympic Opener

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:49 PM PDT

The United States overcame an early deficit to beat France, perhaps the toughest opponent in its group.

ArtsBeat: Man Booker Prize Finalists Announced

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:59 AM PDT

Four of the 12 finalists were debut novelists. The prize organization will announce a short list of six on Sept. 11 and the winner on Oct. 16.

‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Builds in New Zealand

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:32 PM PDT

The director James Cameron, now writing two "Avatar" sequels, has bought 2,500 acres of New Zealand farmland and established a home.

TECHNOLOGY: TimesCast Tech | July 25, 2012

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Apple announces earnings and introduces Mountain Lion | Bringing children's voices to apps | Online education goes to camp

Ford Profit Dragged Down by Europe

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 12:38 PM PDT

While the North American business performed well, the automaker reported a loss in Europe and now expects to lose more than $1 billion there this year.

2012 London Olympics: Live Coverage: U.S. 4, France 2

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Live coverage of the American women's Olympic soccer game against France.

Euro Watch: Reports Show Economic Problems Have Worsened in Europe

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:30 PM PDT

Britain said its latest recession had deepened, and other reports showed Germany's business climate was suffering.

Evolving Technology Gives True Voices to Children Who Cannot Speak

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:30 PM PDT

An updated version of Proloquo2Go, a text-to-speech application, now uses actual children's voices rather than modified adult voices.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Philippines Is Freed on Bail

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:20 PM PDT

In a surprise ruling, a judge found that vote-rigging charges against the former president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, were weak.

Drought to Drive Up Food Prices Next Year, U.S. Says

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:40 PM PDT

The worst drought in the country in nearly 50 years is expected to drive up the price of beef, pork and dairy, the government said Wednesday, as the price of animal feed rises.

Showdown Looms in Aleppo as Syrian Army Closes In

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:37 PM PDT

Syria's commercial capital braced for a major confrontation between the government and rebels, with scores of fighters from both sides streaming in.

British Customs Workers Call Off Strike

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:38 AM PDT

Thursday, the day the action was to take place, is expected to be the busiest day yet for Heathrow Airport as thousands of spectators and visitors descend for the 2012 Olympics.

Kim Jong-un of North Korea Marries

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:37 PM PDT

State-run television in North Korea announced on Wednesday that the country's young leader, Kim Jong-un, was now married, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

The Pour: Wine’s Sweet Spot Is a $20 Bill — The Pour

Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT

Exciting wines that tell stories of places and people and cultures are available for relatively little money, from good reds and whites to sparklers and rosés.