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New York Times intl News


Haqqani Network Threatens U.S.-Pakistani Ties

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:08 PM PDT

As the Haqqani militant network grows bolder in attacking American troops in Afghanistan, it jeopardizes the relationship between the United States and Pakistan, where the militants hide.

Cave Findings Revive Debate on Human Behavior

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:40 PM PDT

New research on Border Cave in Africa has provided fodder for conflicting theories on how — either gradually or abruptly — Homo sapiens started acting in a modern manner.

Observatory: Earthworm Species Makes Its Way to Ireland From France

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:24 PM PDT

Rarely seen outside the Aquitaine region of southwest France, Prosellodrilus amplisetosus is thriving on a farm in Dublin.

Inside the Rings: Doping Scandals Cast a Shadow Over Swimmer’s Success

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:05 PM PDT

After repeated Chinese scandals in the 1990s, reactions to the swimmer Ye Shiwen's record-breaking performance fell into an uncomfortable gray area between celebration and suspicion.

Filming a North Korean Dream

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:02 PM PDT

"Comrade Kim Goes Flying," the first fictional film with an entirely Korean cast co-produced with Western partners and shot inside North Korea, will premiere in September.

Insurance Rebates Seen as Early Benefit of Health Care Law

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:08 PM PDT

The law requires insurers to give out annual rebates by Aug. 1, if less than 80 percent of the premium dollars they collect go toward medical care.

Islamists in North Mali Stone Couple to Death

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:31 PM PDT

A local official said that they were executed in an insurgent-held town on accusations of having children outside of marriage.

Franklin Wins the 100 Backstroke to Capture First Gold

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:32 PM PDT

The American Missy Franklin won her first gold medal, outracing Emily Seebohm of Australia in a stirring duel.

Panetta Urges More Time for Iran Sanctions to Work

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:47 PM PDT

Speaking in Tunisia, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said sanctions were increasingly successful and that they should be given more time before any Israeli military strike.

A Fungus Emerges as Weapon Against Cheatgrass

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:10 PM PDT

Scientists are looking at a fungus dubbed the black fingers of death to curb the spread of cheatgrass, the most invasive plant species in the country.

Wines of The Times: Wines of The Times

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:08 PM PDT

Lambrusco, oversold in the 1970s and '80s, has felt its share of disdain. But this dry, bubbly, refreshing red is a perfect warm-weather wine.

Pairings: Ribs: Not Italian, but Perfect With Lambrusco — Pairings

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT

Succulent marinated ribs make excellent companions for the the fizz and dark fruit of Lambrusco wine.

Media Decoder: Lehrer Resigns From New Yorker

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:09 PM PDT

Jonah Lehrer resigned as a staff writer for the magazine on Monday after a report that he had fabricated quotes from Bob Dylan in the book "Imagine," published in March.

Curiosity, NASA Rover, Ready for Mars Landing

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:03 PM PDT

A NASA rover, Curiosity, is ready for a delicate descent to Mars next week, and then a deeper search for evidence of life.

U.S. Olympic Team Fails to Earn Medal in Men’s Gymnastics

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:50 PM PDT

China's men's team took the gold, and Britain slid from silver to bronze after Japan won an appeal. The United States team finished a distant fifth, 6.045 points back.

Musicians on Trial Over Crude Anti-Putin Song in Moscow Cathedral

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:10 PM PDT

Facing up to seven years in prison if convicted, the three members of the punk band, Pussy Riot, said they intended no offense to Orthodox Christians in their performance, which they described as a political demonstration.

TIMESCAST: TimesCast | July 30, 2012

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT

Londoners embrace the Olympics now that the Games have begun. | A shaky start for NBC's live stream from London.

London 2012: Live Blogging the Men’s Gymnastics Team Final

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Live coverage of the men's gymnastics team final at the London Olympics.

The Caucus: Romney’s Remarks About Palestinians Draw Criticism

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:57 PM PDT

Mitt Romney's remarks at a fund-raiser suggesting cultural differences accounted for disparities between the per capita incomes of Israel and the Palestinians, have drawn criticism.

Syrian Forces and Rebels Claim Gains in Aleppo Fight

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:12 PM PDT

The battle in Syria's largest city could signify a decisive moment in the 17-month-old conflict, proving the government's resilience or exposing its fragility.