New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

News Analysis: E.C.B. Plan Poses Political Hurdles for Spain’s Rajoy

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:58 PM PDT

In navigating his country's debt crisis, Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, must contend with angry voters, rancorous regional leaders and scrutiny from European leaders.

Andy Murray Beats Novak Djokovic for U.S. Open Title

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:37 PM PDT

Andy Murray fended off a late rally by Novak Djokovic to win his first Grand Slam title and become the first man from Britain to do so since 1936.

In Standoff Over Assange, Ecuadoreans Close Ranks

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:22 PM PDT

While some Ecuadoreans have only a vague idea of who Julian Assange is, they are clear in their pleasure that their country stood up to Britain in the asylum dispute.

Foxconn Said to Use Forced Student Labor to Make iPhones

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:10 PM PDT

Labor groups reported that vocational students were being forced to work at plants making iPhones as "interns."

Obama Nominates Robert Stephen Beecroft as Iraq Envoy

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:35 PM PDT

President Obama said he would nominate Robert Stephen Beecroft, a career diplomat, as the next ambassador to Iraq after his first choice, Brett H. McGurk, was forced to withdraw.

The Caucus: Slight Convention Bounce for Obama, New Poll Says

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 03:01 PM PDT

A CNN/ORC poll shows some positive movement for President Obama's standing, but whether the bounce turns out to be sustainable or ephemeral remains to be seen.

Nation Rich in Land Draws Workers From One Rich in People

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:30 PM PDT

The influx of Chinese farm labor in Russia reflects the growing trade and economic ties between the two countries, one rich in land and resources, the other in people.

U.N. Warns Syrian Rebels Over Atrocities

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:17 PM PDT

The top United Nations human rights official warned Syrian opposition fighters that they would not be immune from prosecution for atrocities, like those that videos from Aleppo appeared to show.

On the Runway Blog: Fashion Week Stargazing: Days 3 and 4

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 03:59 PM PDT

On a sticky Saturday morning, with heavy rain and humidity that turned ponytails into pom poms, the Lacoste show kicked off a long weekend of celebrity sightings.

On the Runway Blog | Fast Fashion: Something's Different About Olivier Theyskens' Theory

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 02:23 PM PDT

The Theyskens' Theory collection was primarily dark, with a lot of great pants and tailored jackets, most of them in black.

Showdown Looms Over Planned Anti-Kremlin March

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:40 PM PDT

Parliament members found grounds to strip a lawmaker of his post, heightening tension days before another opposition march is planned for this weekend.

Ovarian Cancer Screening Has No Benefit, Panel Says

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:17 PM PDT

Not only do the commonly recommended tests not lower the death rate from the disease, they also expose women to unnecessary risk and should not be performed, a panel of medical experts said.

Rivals Lash Into French President François Hollande

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 02:42 PM PDT

Opponents criticized French president François Hollande for failing to move quickly and decisively enough to rein in France's budget deficit and restore economic growth.

Straight Sets: Highlights and Analysis: Murray Wins U.S. Open

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:31 PM PDT

Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in a grueling United States Open men's singles final on Monday, earning his first Grand Slam title with a 7-6 (12), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 victory.

Teachers’ Strike in Chicago Roils Families’ Lives

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:20 PM PDT

The strike left 350,000 children without classes, and placed both the powerful teachers' union and Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a risky standoff.

Parwan Prison Transferred to Afghans, but Questions Remain

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:16 PM PDT

Top American commanders were absent from the ceremony marking the hand-over of Bagram prison to Afghan control, and even agreement on a crucial point of the signed prison deal itself was elusive.

Detainee Dies at Guantánamo Prison

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:40 PM PDT

The detainee, whose identity and nationality were not immediately released, man was found unconscious in his cell, the United States military said.

Straight Sets: U.S. Open Men's Final Preview

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 08:05 AM PDT

To defend his 2011 Open title, Novak Djokovic must deny Andy Murray his first Grand Slam win.

WORLD: TimesCast | September 10, 2012

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 11:01 AM PDT

Michael Slackman, a deputy foreign editor at The Times, looks at the impact of Syria's civil war both inside the country and around the Middle East.

Xi Jinping’s Absence Stokes Rumor Mills in China

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:06 PM PDT

Speculation intensified over the whereabouts of Xi Jinping, China's presumptive new president, who has been missing from public view in recent days.