New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Catholic Church and University in Peru Fight Over Name

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:05 PM PDT

The Pontifical Catholic University has refused to change its name or to enact other changes that would give the church more control over its operations.

Olympus Says It Might Have Violated Anti-Bribery Law

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:36 PM PDT

The company reported "irregularities" with a doctor-training program to the Department of Justice.

Royal Air Force Station Northolt Journal: At Olympics, Royal Air Force on Terrorism Alert

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:19 PM PDT

The specter of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks hangs over the Royal Air Force operation at the Olympics, and the lessons learned from those attacks are central to its planning.

Arpaio’s Fondness for Publicity May Bite Back

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:50 PM PDT

Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, has used headline-grabbing tactics to make himself a hero to many Americans, but he is on trial over his treatment of Latinos.

Japan’s Generation Gap Reinforces Strong Yen

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 02:57 PM PDT

"This should actually be a lesson for the young worker to beware of how the system works," writes dave lyons.

American Nathan Adrian Wins Men’s 100-Meter Freestyle Swim

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 01:56 PM PDT

In a surprise victory, American swimmer Nathan Adrian won gold in the men's 100-meter freestyle. James Magnussen of Australia won silver, and Brent Hayden of Canada earned the bronze medal.

Japan’s Uchimura Wins Gold in Men’s Gymnastics All-Around

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 12:07 PM PDT

Kohei Uchimura of Japan showed why he was favored to win the gold medal in the men's all-around event in gymnastics; Marcel Nguyen of Germany took the silver, and Danell Leyva of the United States the bronze.

Fed Says Economy Is Slowing, but Defers New Action

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:10 PM PDT

The Federal Reserve's policy committee signaled in a statement that it was ready to take new action if job growth did not improve.

Wave of Volatile Trading Unsettles U.S. Markets

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:43 PM PDT

A New Jersey broker's stock-trading software accidentally set off millions of trades on Wednesday, drawing renewed attention to the fragility of the nation's stock exchanges.

London 2012: Live: The Men's Individual Gymnastics Final

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 10:47 AM PDT

The Times will feature live coverage of the men's gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2012 Olympics in London.

London 2012: London Live: Follow Wednesday’s Developments at the 2012 Games

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 12:04 PM PDT

Kristin Armstrong wins cycling gold for the United States, and in tennis, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are in action.

Man in the News: Ted Cruz Poised to Be Senate’s Tea Party Intellectual

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 01:55 PM PDT

Ted Cruz won a Republican runoff election after more than a year of street campaigning, and his victory is all but assured in November.

DealBook: Moore Capital, a Hedge Fund Too Big to Profit, Plans to Get Smaller

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Frustrated by Europe and dried-up markets, Louis M. Bacon says he will give back $2 billion, about one-quarter of the size of his benchmark Moore Global Investment fund.

Olympic Badminton Players Disqualified for Throwing Matches

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 08:45 AM PDT

Four pairs of women — from South Korea, China and Indonesia — were tossed for losing on purpose, presumably to avoid a tough opponent sooner than necessary.

Lens Blog: Carlo Bevilacqua's Photos of Hermits of the Third Millennium

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 02:00 AM PDT

In photographing those who chose to live apart, the Italian photographer Carlo Bevilacqua found himself reflecting on the pursuit of a simple, contemplative life.

U.S. and Israel Intensify Talks on Iran Options

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:53 PM PDT

Officials say they remain hopeful that Israel has no imminent plans to attack Iran and may be willing to let the United States take the lead in any future strike.

British Rowers Capture First Olympic Gold for the Host Country

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 07:17 AM PDT

Heather Stanning and Helen Glover dominated the women's coxless pairs to victory at Dorney Lake, winning the first gold medal at Britain's home Olympics.

Hans Rausing Is Sentenced for Preventing Wife’s Burial

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Hans Rausing, heir to a drink packaging fortune, was arrested after the police found his wife's decomposing body hidden under a pile of clothing and garbage bags at the couple's home on July 9.

Euro Watch: European Leaders Huddle Over Euro

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Intensive political discussions are under way in advance of a meeting of the European Central Bank on Thursday that many fear may not produce instant action.

Polls Give Obama Edge in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 05:17 PM PDT

Despite an advantage on the economy for Mitt Romney, personal appeal is helping President Obama, according to Quinnipiac University/New York Times/CBS News surveys.