New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

11 European Foreign Ministers Call for Greater Integration

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:27 PM PDT

The foreign ministers, led by Germany's Guido Westerwelle, have called for a big increase in economic, political, diplomatic and even military integration within the European Union.

Chicago Teachers Union Votes to End Strike

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:37 PM PDT

Union delegates endorsed a proposed contract, allowing 350,000 children to return to classes on Wednesday.

11 European Foreign Ministers Call for Greater Integration

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:18 PM PDT

The foreign ministers, led by Germany's Guido Westerwelle, have called for a big increase in economic, political, diplomatic and even military integration within the European Union.

U.S. Appeals Judge Grants Stay of Ruling on Detention Law

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 11:19 AM PDT

A ruling blocking enforcement of a law authorizing the infinite detention of terrorism suspects is on hold for now, after an "emergency" stay requested by the Obama administration.

Keystrokes in Google Bare Shocking Rumors About Bettina Wulff

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:17 PM PDT

Bettina Wulff, a former first lady of Germany, has sued the search engine over rumors that she was once an escort.

Russia Demands U.S. End Support of Democracy Groups

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:20 PM PDT

The Kremlin views American financial support for a wide range of civil society programs as thinly veiled meddling in the country's internal affairs.

French Court Rebukes Magazine for Photos of Royal Couple

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:47 PM PDT

The court ordered the publisher of the magazine Closer to hand over all digital copies of images of the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, sunbathing topless in France.

Turks Weary of Leaders’ Support for Syria Uprising

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:16 PM PDT

Although many Turks at first agreed with their government's support for the Syrian opposition, many now believe it is undermining Turkey's economy and security.

DealBook: Alibaba Closes Deal to Buy Back Shares From Yahoo

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 02:16 PM PDT

The Alibaba Group said on that it has closed on the repurchase of a 20 percent stake in itself from Yahoo, taking the first major step toward a long-held goal.

Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesus’ Wife

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:19 PM PDT

A Harvard historian of early Christianity said the papyrus, written in Coptic in the fourth century, contains a phrase never seen in any piece of Scripture: "Jesus said to them, 'My wife ...' "

Ex-Police Chief in China Scandal Aided Prosecutors

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:17 PM PDT

The chief, Wang Lijun, who is connected to the downfall of Bo Xilai, confessed to the most serious charge against him, but his cooperation in the case suggested he would be spared the death sentence.

Myanmar’s Opposition Leader Urges End to Sanctions

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:25 PM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi began a trip to the United States that is a sign of the great shift in relations in the past year.

For Young Jews, a Service Says, ‘Please, Do Text’

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Organizers of an offbeat Jewish service in Miami Beach used the language of the tech generation to try to keep young adults connected to their roots.

European Plan to Put More Women on Boards Runs Into Opposition

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 08:11 AM PDT

Legislation to impose sanctions on companies that do not allocate 40 percent of the seats on their boards to women may be blocked before it is officially proposed.

Former Police Chief, Wang Lijun, in Bo Xilai Scandal Likely to Get Lenient Sentence

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 07:25 AM PDT

The police chief, Wang Lijun, confessed to the most serious charge against him, defection, and did not contest the other three charges — abuse of power, taking bribes and bending the law for personal gain, a court spokesman said.

Romney Defends Blunt Comments Captured on Video

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Facing criticism for characterizing 47 percent of voters as people who believe they are "victims," Mitt Romney sought to steer the conversation toward a debate about government's role in people's lives.

Possible Breakthrough in Math’s ABC Conjecture

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:33 AM PDT

A Japanese mathematician has released 500 pages of work on a problem known as the abc conjecture. Other mathematicians are excited, but bewildered by the proof.

Euro Watch: Spain Sells Debt Amid Questions Over Bailout

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 06:10 AM PDT

An auction of short-term debt sold out at slightly lower rates, but uncertainty persisted over whether Spain would ask for aid from its European partners.

French Court Rules for British Royals in Topless Photos

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 10:58 AM PDT

A French court ordered the publisher of the French magazine Closer to hand over all digital copies of topless photos of the the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, within 24 hours.

China Warns Japan Over Island Dispute

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:37 PM PDT

China drove home its opposition to Japanese control of a contested group of islands Tuesday, with angry protests in dozens of cities and a warning from its defense minister that "further actions" were possible.