New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Architecture: Wang Shu of China Advocates Sustainable Architecture

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Wang Shu's bold yet refined buildings that often recall nature fuse old world Chinese and modern idioms, using inexpensive materials, like recycled bricks and tiles, as building material.

U.S. Women Break 4x100 World Record

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 02:54 PM PDT

The Americans won their first gold medal in the sprint relay in 16 years. Their time, 40.82 seconds, broke the previous mark, 41.37, which was set by East Germany in 1985.

Common Sense: In the Superrich, Clues to Romney’s Tax Returns - Common Sense

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Based on experts' analysis of data on ultrarich taxpayers, Mitt Romney has almost certainly been paying income taxes, but perhaps at a very low rate.

U.S. Sees Corn Yields Hitting 17-Year Low, Raising Prices

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 03:30 PM PDT

The United States slashed its estimate of the annual crop by 15.5 percent, to its lowest level since 1995, with the cost of processed food, animal feed and ethanol likely to rise.

ARTS: The Sweet Spot | August 10, 2012

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 11:09 AM PDT

This week, A. O. Scott and David Carr discuss the success (or failure) of actors and musicians who multitask and do other things, like Woody Harrelson as a playwright and stage director.

In the Arena: Once You're a Legend, Then What Do You Do?

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 02:34 PM PDT

So, Usain Bolt has established that he is definitely the fastest man on earth. Well, now what does he do -- another track event or another sport?

In Detailed Account, Blackmail Emerges as Motive for Killing in China

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Gu Kailai, the wife of an ambitious Chinese leader, plotted to protect her son from demands for money by the Briton she is accused of killing, according to reports of the prosecutors' case.

Arata Fujiwara Gives Japan a Hopeful in Men’s Olympic Marathon

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Arata Fujiwara, who does not belong to a running club, coaches himself and trains for speed instead of endurance, is Japan's best medal hope in the men's marathon in 20 years.

War of Words and Arms Amid Assault in Syrian City

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 12:34 PM PDT

Government forces backed by jets, helicopters and tanks were reported on Friday to have resumed their pursuit of rebels, who sought to highlight small gains.

London 2012: London Live: Follow Friday's Action at the Olympics

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 01:51 PM PDT

Live blogging Friday's action at the Olympics, including swimming, track and field, and taekwondo.

DealBook: British Regulators Plan Major Overhaul of Rate System

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 01:50 PM PDT

The system at the center of the rate-rigging scandal will be overhauled as regulators respond to public anger over the manipulation of the London interbank offered rate, or Libor.

London 2012: What We're Watching: The Best and Worst of the U.S.

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 05:39 AM PDT

The United States dominates a lot of sports at the Olympics, including men's and women's basketball, but men's boxing is not one of them. Jason Stallman has the latest from London.

South Korean Leader’s Visit to Disputed Islets Increases Tension With Japan

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 06:50 AM PDT

Japan recalled its ambassador from Seoul on Friday after President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea flew to a set of islets claimed by both countries.

Attacker in Afghan Uniform Kills 3 U.S. Soldiers

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 12:14 PM PDT

A man dressed as an Afghan police officer invited three American soldiers to eat dinner at a check post in southern Afghanistan, then opened fire, an Afghan official said on Friday.

BMX Cycling | Quarterfinals: At BMX Races, Little Camaraderie but Plenty of Crashes

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 02:50 AM PDT

Representing the Olympics' stab at a youth market more in tune with the X Games, the BMX event displayed an odd mix of bicycle pileups, D.J.'s and ruthlessness.

Dance Review: Dressage Is Not Quite ‘Swan Lake,’ but It’s Surprisingly Close

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 08:05 AM PDT

After watching three hours of dressage, a dance critic concludes that while the ballet-for-horses description is apt, there are still questions perhaps only a horse can answer.

Islamists in Northern Mali Amputate Man’s Hand

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 10:20 PM PDT

Eleven days earlier, the Islamist rulers stoned a couple to death, and now calls for a regional intervention force are growing.

In Real Estate Deal, Mitt Romney Made His Loss a Couple’s Gain

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 11:12 AM PDT

Sandwiched among the hedge funds in Mitt Romney's portfolio is less than $2,500 in annual interest income from the mortgage on Timothy and Betty Stamps's Texas home.

Marikina Journal: City in Philippines Known for Shoes Is Up to Its Knees in Water

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 11:40 PM PDT

Marikina is famed for its cobblers, but after severe storms struck the Philippines last month, it has become famous for its flooding.

Crime Wave Engulfs Syria as Its Cities Reel From War

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Even in neighborhoods where skirmishes are rare, Syrians say that thieves prey on the weak, and police stations no longer function because the officers have run away.