New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

DealBook: No Criminal Case Is Likely in Loss at MF Global

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:49 PM PDT

Investigators are expected to conclude that sloppiness, not criminal intent, was the main driver behind the disappearance of customer money.

Egypt’s Islamists Accused of Limiting Press Freedom

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:33 PM PDT

Facing strident criticism, President Mohamed Morsi's government has suspended a satellite television channel, confiscated copies of a newspaper and censored columnists in a state newspaper.

Attack on Pakistani Air Force Base With Nuclear Ties

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:15 PM PDT

Suspected Islamist militants attacked a major Pakistani air force base with links to the country's nuclear program in the early hours of Thursday, sparking an exchange of fire that lasted several hours.

Ecuador Says Britain Threatened to Enter Embassy to Get Assange

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:09 PM PDT

Ecuador said on Wednesday that the British authorities had threatened to barge into the country's embassy in London, where Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is holed up in an asylum bid.

America’s Aversion to Taxes

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 03:52 PM PDT

"The reality is that the US taxes like a third world country. And the Republicans want to reduce this taxation even more," writes K Logan in South America.

Syrians Try to Balance Life’s Desires With War’s Demands

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 03:52 PM PDT

"Despite the hardship and uncertain future lies ahead of them, many Syrians do believe a newborn child brings light and hope," writes j. von hettlingen in Switzerland.

Unlike U.S., Europe Has Few Limits on Hezbollah

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:15 PM PDT

Washington and Jerusalem insist Hezbollah is a resurgent terrorist group with Iranian backing, but the European Union treats it as a Lebanese social and political movement.

Illegal Immigrants Line Up for Deportation Deferals

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:14 PM PDT

The initiative allows deportations to be deferred for up to two years for as many as 1.7 million people and grants work permits to illegal immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.

Ex-Military and C.I.A. Officers Attack Obama Over Bin Laden Leaks

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:39 PM PDT

Former special operations and C.I.A. officers accused President Obama of leaking information for political advantage, an attack Mr. Obama's aides compared to the Swift Boat ads in 2004.

Rugby: Argentina Steps Into Southern Hemisphere Rugby Fray

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:07 AM PDT

Los Pumas will join the rugby giants South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the inaugural Rugby Championship, which kicks off this weekend.

Cricket: South Africa vs. England Cricket Match to Come With Milestones

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:07 AM PDT

The captains in the test match, which starts Thursday, have extra incentive in leading their teams into a battle for the No. 1 ranking in the world.

DealBook: Standard Chartered's Shares Rally on Settlement

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:04 PM PDT

Shareholders reacted positively on Wednesday after the British bank reached a settlement with New York State regulators involving charges that the bank had laundered hundreds of billions of dollars in money for Iran and then lied about the activity.

‘Lone Soldiers’ Arrive in Israel to Serve in Its Military

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 01:10 PM PDT

A growing cadre of what are known as lone soldiers are leaving their countries to become infantrymen, intelligence officers, paratroopers and pilots in the Israeli military.

A Mozzarella Treat to Make at Home

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 11:20 PM PDT

Stracciatella, thin strands of fresh mozzarella soaked in heavy cream, can be made at home.

Raspberry Jam Enlivened With Chocolate and Almond

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:20 PM PDT

While this spread, enlivened with chocolate and almond, is great on a biscuit or toast, or warmed over ice cream, a good portion will most likely be consumed right from the jar.

Germany Reopens Investigation of Facebook’s Photo Archiving

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:11 PM PDT

Officials said the company was illegally compiling a photo database of users without their consent.

Duke Energy’s Convention Support Tests Obama Fund-Raising Pledge

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:07 PM PDT

Efforts to free the Democratic convention from business and lobbyist support have prompted charges of hypocrisy from Republicans and grumbling among some Democrats.

Short on Cash, Italians Opt to Spend Summer at Home

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 02:06 AM PDT

Short on cash after a series of belt-tightening reforms, more Italians are reluctantly opting to spend their summer in the city.

Syria Conflict Spills Into Lebanon With Rash of Kidnappings

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:18 PM PDT

The kidnapping of more than 20 Syrians in Lebanon, in revenge for a rebel abduction in Damascus, spread fear in Beirut that such kidnappings were just the beginning.

Immigration Reform Moves Forward in Australia

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:43 AM PDT

Australia's lower house of Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping immigration reform aimed at deterring asylum seekers by reopening remote offshore detention centers.