New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Japan 12, Tennessee 2: Little League World Series — Japan Routs Tennessee for Title

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:43 PM PDT

Noriatsu Osaka hit three home runs and a triple to lead the team from Tokyo to a lopsided victory in the Little League World Series title game.

Tropical Storm Isaac Heads to Gulf Coast

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:43 PM PDT

Tropical Storm Isaac was expected to gather strength, potentially making landfall as a hurricane somewhere along the Gulf Coast, late on Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Apple-Samsung Case Muddies the Future of Innovation

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:16 PM PDT

For companies that emphasize distinctive design, the Samsung patent verdict was a validation of their efforts.

Egyptian President Seeks Regional Initiative for Syria Peace

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 05:28 PM PDT

Following failed efforts by the Arab League and United Nations to stop Syria's bloodshed, President Mohamed Morsi's plan sets a notably assertive and independent course for Egypt.

FiveThirtyEight: How Will Party Conventions Affect the Presidential Race?

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 12:12 PM PDT

Party conventions typically cause the largest swings in the polls during the presidential campaign - but why, and how long-lasting are the effects?

Santiago Journal: Helmeted Volunteers Monitor Student Protests in Chile

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:47 PM PDT

Groups of observers take notes and help people who have been injured or abused during student protests, but for the most part they do not intervene.

Bats: As Indians Honor John Glenn, He Honors Neil Armstrong

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 01:52 PM PDT

During the Indians' ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his orbiting Earth, John Glenn remembered Neil Armstrong for his accomplishments and patriotism.

Mark Stadnyk Challenges a Sweeping Revision in Patent Law

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:34 PM PDT

Mark Stadnyk is suing the United States government, aiming to block a patent law he says will hurt lone inventors like himself.

The Caucus: Storm Poses Risks for Republican Convention Planners

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:06 PM PDT

With Tropical Storm Isaac threatening to gain hurricane strength, organizers could truncate the Republican convention even more out of sensitivity to any damage.

U.S. Foreign Arms Sales Are Most of Global Market

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:48 PM PDT

Weapons sales tripled in 2011, driven by sales to Persian Gulf allies concerned about Iran.

German Central Banker Sees Danger in Euro Rescue Plan

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 12:44 PM PDT

Jens Weidmann, the president of the Bundesbank, said he was firmly opposed to government bond purchases by the European Central Bank.

In Maryland, Gay Marriage Seeks a ‘Yes’ at the Polls

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 11:20 PM PDT

Opponents of same-sex marriage have gathered more than 100,000 signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot, setting the stage for a renewed debate on the issue.

Storm Cancels First Day, but G.O.P. Show Goes On

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 12:17 PM PDT

Delegates began to arrive in Tampa on Sunday as convention organizers said they were still working on a revised schedule after canceling the first day because of the weather. Still, many of Sunday's events were going ahead as planned.

The Chaotic Spectacle of the 1977 U.S. Open

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:02 AM PDT

It wasn't quite the Yankees and the Bronx. But the last Open to be played in Forest Hills was a spectacle — and a turning point in the history of tennis.

Brazil’s Ex-President Da Silva Back on Political Front Lines

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:25 AM PDT

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former president of Brazil, is winning over onetime rivals for his allies, and is anything but shy when it comes to blasting Europe's handling of its debt crisis.

Syrians Hold Mass Burials in Damascus Area Amid Crackdown

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:11 PM PDT

With more than 200 bodies found over the weekend, the assault in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus has begun to look like one of the deadliest and focused short-term raids of the uprising.

Mitt Romney’s Campaign Adopts A Harder Message

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:17 AM PDT

Mitt Romney is heading into his nominating convention with his advisers convinced he needs a more combative footing against President Obama.

Hamas Says Egypt Will Reopen Crossing Into Gaza

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 10:33 PM PDT

Hamas officials said they expected the Rafah crossing to fully open on Sunday for the first time since the Aug. 5 border attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers.

Appreciation for Vintage Cars, in Two Senses

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 11:10 PM PDT

For solid financial returns, the performance of gold over the last five years has few peers, its price per ounce more than doubling since 2007. But the skyrocketing prices of certain Ferraris have in some cases surpassed gold's gaudy return.

Collecting: Celebrating the Classics, Confirming Their Value

Posted: 25 Aug 2012 11:10 PM PDT

The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Élégance, considered the premier classic-car showcase in the United States, wrapped up last weekend after hosting 220 entries from 33 states and 15 countries.