New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

In Further Opening, U.S. to Ease Ban on Imports From Myanmar

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:54 PM PDT

The United States said it would begin to ease one of the last major sanctions on Myanmar because of the military-led government's progress toward a more democratic system.

Russians Eagerly Participating in Medical Experiments, Despite Risks

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:13 PM PDT

Even though tests sometimes go awry, patients in Russia are eager to join drug trials because often they are the only way to receive modern medical care.

Memo From New Delhi: Rise of Regional Bosses Raises Questions on India’s Economy

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 06:31 PM PDT

India's political calculus is again in flux, with the economy in a tailspin and power radiating to regional political chieftains, who are considering a new national political alignment.

China’s Politics Hinder Effort to Shore Up Economy

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:12 PM PDT

China's Communist Party appears so distracted by its leadership transition that it is not pursuing the bold agenda that may be necessary to prevent severe economic pain.

‘Plebs’ Insult by British Official Stirs Controversy

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:59 PM PDT

Told he could not ride his bicycle in a certain area, the politician Andrew Mitchell told two officers they were "plebs," according to a police report.

Priest Investigated in Ivory-Smuggling Inquiry in Philippines

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 11:42 AM PDT

The investigation was prompted by an article in National Geographic that quotes Msgr. Cristóbal Garcia as telling an American reporter how to smuggle illegal figurines into the United States.

N.F.L. Close to Labor Deal With Locked-Out Officials

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:28 PM PDT

With Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league's owners under fire over the performance of the replacement officials, pressure has mounted to strike a deal.

City Kitchen: Taking Salt Cod and Making It Heavenly — City Kitchen

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:27 PM PDT

The creamy salt cod dish brandade de morue is considered normal, everyday stuff, but when well prepared, it borders on ethereal.

A Good Appetite: A Little Zucchini for Your Grated Cheese — A Good Appetite

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT

An Italian cheese crisp from the Friuli region called frico makes a delicious salty embellishment for zucchini's sweetness.

TIMESCAST: TimesCast Tech | September 26, 2012

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 11:19 AM PDT

California becomes third state to legalize driverless cars. | Meg Whitman bets on old and new businesses to revive Hewlett-Packard. | Centrifuges, blowtorches and liquid nitrogen invade the kitchen.

Clinton Suggests Qaeda Link in Libya Attack

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:14 PM PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton suggested an affiliate of Al Qaeda in North Africa was behind the attack on the United States mission in Benghazi.

Egypt and Yemen, at U.N., Urge Curbs on Free Speech

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 06:35 PM PDT

Two new Middle Eastern leaders, despite being swept to power by popular uprisings, issued rebuttals to President Obama's defense of Western values at the United Nations.

Beyond Wall Street, Curbs on High-Speed Trading

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:27 PM PDT

Several nations have adopted or proposed a range of limits on high-speed trading, saying they have learned from problems in United States markets.

Andy Williams, Crooner of ‘Moon River,’ Dies at 84

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 07:06 PM PDT

Mr. Williams became famous for his smooth easy-listening style and his successful TV shows of the 1960s.

Polls Show Obama Widening Lead in Ohio and Florida

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Mitt Romney's burden is no longer to win undecided voters, but also to woo back those who seem to be growing a little comfortable with the idea of a second term for President Obama.

British Court Issues Injunction in Radical Cleric Case

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 03:21 PM PDT

A British court issued an interim injunction Wednesday blocking the extradition of Abu Hamza al-Masri, an inflammatory Egyptian-born cleric, to the United States on terror charges, granting a hearing for an appeal.

Andy Williams, ‘Moon River’ Singer, Dies at 84

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 08:20 AM PDT

The Emmy-winning TV host and "Moon River" crooner Andy Williams has died.

Euro Watch: Markets Tumble on Unrest in Greece and Spain

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 06:48 AM PDT

Spanish bond yields approached 6 percent and European stocks and the euro were sharply lower as developments in Greece and Spain heightened anxiety among investors.

Shinzo Abe Elected to Lead Japan’s Opposition Party

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 03:43 PM PDT

Shinzo Abe won the race to lead Japan's Liberal Democractic Party, giving him a chance of regaining the nation's top job.

Lens Blog: The Work of Chilean Photographer Tomás Munita

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 08:29 AM PDT

On a demanding assignment off Peru's coast, in search of a coveted guano, the reporter Simon Romero couldn't stomach more than an afternoon. The Chilean photographer Tomás Munita, undaunted, stayed weeks.