New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

U.S. Women Win Fifth Straight Gold Medal in Basketball

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 07:07 PM PDT

The United States women's basketball team won its fifth straight gold medal with an 86-50 victory in the final, behind 21 points from Candace Parker.

Sylvia Nasar: By the Book

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 07:14 AM PDT

The author of "Grand Pursuit" and "A Beautiful Mind" likes Victorian novelists for their deliciously wicked humor and the Russians for their political and philosophical musings.

Iran Hit by 2 Earthquakes

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 06:33 PM PDT

Scores were killed when two powerful earthquakes, one measuring a magnitude of 6.4, struck near the Iranian city of Tabriz.

Wed and Tortured at 13, Afghan Girl Finds Rare Justice

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 04:59 PM PDT

A decision to uphold prison sentences for three of Sahar Gul's in-laws is an exception to the prevailing treatment of women in Afghanistan.

Romney and Ryan Don’t Mind Their Contrasts

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Paul Ryan acknowledged that he would fill a void on the ticket, serving as the energetic Beltway yin to Mitt Romney's experienced corporate yang.

The Ethicist: A Bystander’s Crime

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 07:12 AM PDT

If you see something, say something — except when it comes to how much money someone makes.

Bolt’s Last Run in London Results in 3rd Gold, World Record

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 05:10 PM PDT

Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica's 4x100-meter relay team to a new world record on Saturday night, further cementing his status as the greatest sprinter in history.

Mexico Wins Olympic Gold in Men’s Soccer, Beating Brazil

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 06:27 PM PDT

Mexico, a decided underdog, won the country's first Olympic gold medal — and first significant international trophy of any kind — with a lively 2-1 victory over Brazil.

Egypt and U.S. Step Up Talks on Security Assistance

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 06:28 PM PDT

Concerned about a security vacuum in the Sinai region, officials in the United States and Egypt are discussing American aid that would include equipment, training and surveillance.

Inside the Rings: Suspicion Lurks Behind Each New Track Record at the Olympics

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 04:30 PM PDT

The controversial history of the long-held East German record in the women's 4x100-meter relay complicated the reaction to the Americans' historic achievement on Friday.

Coalition Soldiers Killed Were Shot in Company of Afghans

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 11:52 AM PDT

The killings heighten worries about how the coalition troops can protect themselves while working at close quarters with their Afghan counterparts.

Modern Pentathlon | Show Jumping: In Olympic Pentathlon, Riding Horses They’ve Only Just Met

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 09:47 AM PDT

For competitors who have trained vigorously, luck plays a surprisingly large role when it comes time to ride a horse they have just met.

News Analysis: With Ryan, Romney Embraces Budget Details

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 12:27 PM PDT

To date, Mitt Romney has been criticized for a lack of detail in his plan to reduce the nation's debt. Tapping the architect of the House Republican budget plan changes that.

U.S. and Turkey Tighten Coordination on Syria

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Turkey and the United States agreed to form a task force with intelligence, military and political leaders from both countries to track events in Syria and plan for its future.

Beijing Reasserts Its Claims in South China Sea

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 07:17 PM PDT

China is increasingly making its presence felt in the South China Sea, with larger navy patrols and a newly strengthened army garrison on a tiny island.

Romney Adds Ryan to the Republican Ticket

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 06:52 PM PDT

Mitt Romney introduced Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate Saturday in Norfolk, Va., making a selection that will intensify the campaign debate on the size and role of government.

In Italy, Stifling Labor Laws Inhibit Growth

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 03:37 AM PDT

Pallini, the maker of Sambuca liqueur, would like to expand, but like many Italian companies it fears that state-imposed labor costs could strangle it if the economy worsens.

The Saturday Profile: Tom Watson’s Phone Hacking Scandal Triumphs

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 02:00 AM PDT

For years Tom Watson has led the push to investigate Britain's freewheeling tabloids, especially Rupert Murdoch's papers, and now the scrutiny is yielding prosecutions.

The Caucus: Romney to Announce Vice-Presidential Choice Saturday

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 03:28 AM PDT

Mitt Romney is scheduled to announce his vice presidential candidate in Norfolk, Va., at the start of a four-day bus tour, and several signs were pointing toward Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

U.S. Accuses Hezbollah of Aiding Syria’s Crackdown

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 06:30 AM PDT

The United States said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has trained and advised government forces inside Syria and has helped to expel opposition fighters from within the country.