New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Mercosur Trade Bloc Admits Venezuela as Full Member

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:32 PM PDT

After a long diplomatic struggle, the nation joined Mercosur's four full members, including Brazil, which was influential in the admission decision.

Indian TV Network Sues Nielsen Over Ratings

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:13 PM PDT

New Delhi Television accused the Indian unit of Nielsen with manipulating data on ratings for nearly a decade, costing it billions of dollars.

Haqqani Network Threatens U.S.-Pakistani Ties

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT

"I think we need to be less differential to Pakistan which is hard to do as we have been letting them get away with harboring terrorists for year," writes Judyw.

Power Failures Hit Millions in India

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT

"I think India's biggest hurdle is not using the abundant sunlight," writes jugbandblues in Istanbul.

Power Failures Hit Millions in India

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:56 PM PDT

India suffered the largest electrical blackout in history, over an area encompassing about 10 percent of the world's population.

With 19th Medal, Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympian

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:51 PM PDT

Michael Phelps won a silver in the men's 200-meter butterfly, then took a gold as the anchor of the United States' winning 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

London 2012: London Live: Follow Tuesday's Olympic Action

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Keep up with news, notes and analysis from the major medal events of gymnastics and swimming, as well as tennis, soccer and field hockey and other Olympic doings.

Pakistani Envoy Nominee Speaks on Haqqani Network

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:18 PM PDT

The diplomat, Richard G. Olson, made the pledge at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

U.S. Women Win Team Gold in Olympic Gymnastics

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:50 PM PDT

The Americans led the competition from start to finish, beating Russia by 5.066 points, the largest winning margin since 1960.

In Egypt, Panetta Declares Support for Morsi

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Leon E. Panetta, the United States defense secretary, says President Mohamed Morsi is "his own man," the most positive endorsement so far from a member of the Obama administration.

Syrian Rebels Said to Seize Two Police Stations

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:26 PM PDT

The two police stations in Aleppo that rebels claimed to have seized have become increasingly valuable military locations, analysts and activists said.

Republicans in Close Race Vie for Senate Runoff Vote

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:46 PM PDT

A Republican Senate runoff has pitted a magnetic Tea Party conservative with no elective experience against the lieutenant governor.

Books of The Times: ‘Four New Messages,’ Joshua Cohen’s New Story Collection

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:27 PM PDT

The stories in Joshua Cohen's "Four New Messages" are about a lot of things: sex, family, disappointment, literary frustration — the pantry items that stock a young writer's larder.

Books: Catching Up on Your Health Reading at the Beach

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Two skeptics offer up "The Cure for Everything" and "Are Your Prescriptions Killing You?"

French Region Cashes In on British Olympics

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:03 AM PDT

In a quiet corner of northern France, a $1 billion investment has created a popular training hub for athletes preparing for the 2012 Games.

Some at Fed Urge Pre-emptive Stimulus

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:52 AM PDT

On the eve of the Fed's policy-making committee meeting, members who favor more stimulus argued that the likely path of the economy was enough reason for action.

Royal Silver in Eventing, as Britain Awaits Olympic Gold

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:42 AM PDT

Germany's eventing team clinched the gold medal, with Britain and the queen's granddaughter just behind.

South Korea Demands Chinese Response to Torture Accusation

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:16 PM PDT

South Korea reiterated on Tuesday its demand that China investigate allegations by a South Korean activist that he was tortured by Chinese security officers.

Euro Watch: Unemployment at Record High in Euro Zone

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:10 AM PDT

Unemployment in the countries that use the euro remained at a record high last month, underlining the impact of Europe's continuing debt crisis on its economy.

Equestrian | Eventing: Equestrian Events Garner Attention at the London Games

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:05 AM PDT

Often a backwater of the Olympic Games, horse events in London are garnering attention in a country with a rich equestrian tradition.