New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Made in Bangladesh: Killing of Bangladesh Labor Leader Spotlights Grievances of Workers

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:35 PM PDT

The murder of a labor organizer bore a grim familiarity in a country with a brutal legacy of politically motivated killings.

La Virgen de la Caridad Anniversary Celebrated in Miami

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:35 PM PDT

Our Lady of Charity, Cuba's patron saint, plays a central role in the lives of Cubans, and in the lives of many Miami residents, as well.

Angela Merkel Sends Envoy to Greece to Mend Ties

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:04 PM PDT

Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has sent Hans-Joachim Fuchtel, a jovial, brass-band-loving Black Forester, to Greece to help mend frayed relations.

Gaza City Journal: ‘Forgotten Neighborhood’ Underscores Growing Poverty of Gaza

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:04 PM PDT

A United Nations reports cites shortages of food, water, electricity, jobs, hospital beds and classrooms amid an exploding population in an area of Gaza.

U.S. Puts Final Afghan Transfers at Parwan Prison on Hold

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:06 PM PDT

While American concerns halted one of the requirements for switching control of the Parwan prison, Afghanistan vowed to go on with a ceremony marking its takeover.

Serena Williams Beats Azarenka for United States Open Title

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:27 PM PDT

Fourth-ranked Serena Williams defeated No. 1 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, after a tense third set in the United States Open women's final.

Google Charges Retailers to Appear on Shopping Site

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 06:49 PM PDT

As it inches into e-commerce, Google is now charging retailers to appear on its site, a move it says will improve product listings.

Straight Sets: Live Soon: Williams vs. Azarenka in the U.S. Open Final

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 02:55 PM PDT

The Times will live blog the women's final between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka at the United States Open.

Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meeting Ends

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:06 PM PDT

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia hit back at political opponents who mocked his latest stunt: flying a motorized glider to help lead endangered cranes from Siberia south.

Portugal Examines Privatizing Public Broadcaster RTP

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 01:25 PM PDT

The Portuguese government, seeking to meet austerity targets, has considered shutting down or privatizing RTP, the public broadcaster that runs two of its four main TV channels.

Djokovic Dominates Ferrer in U.S. Open Semifinal

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 01:28 PM PDT

When their semifinal match was postponed Saturday because of weather, David Ferrer led, 5-2, in the first set. When it resumed Sunday, Novak Djokovic battered Ferrer throughout.

The Caucus: Romney Says He Would Keep Parts of Health Care Law

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 12:10 PM PDT

A television interview with Mitt Romney seemed to mark the emergence of a less openly partisan, more general-election-oriented Republican nominee.

Hollande Says France Likely to Revise Down Economic Growth Forecast

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 11:49 AM PDT

French President Francois Hollande said on Sunday his government was likely to revise down its 2013 economic growth forecast to around 0.8 percent from an existing estimate of 1.2 percent.

The New Season: How Digital Is Changing the Nature of Movies

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 11:40 AM PDT

Digital technology is changing movies in such groundbreaking ways that "film" is usually a word of convenience and tradition.

Nicole Kidman on Lee Daniels’s ‘Paperboy’

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Nicole Kidman talks about her life and career, including her new film "The Paperboy."

Syria Criticizes France’s Support of Rebels

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:05 PM PDT

Days after the French government said that it would provide assistance directly to Syrian rebels, Syria accused France of undermining the new United Nations envoy.

For a Lung Cancer, Drug Treatment May Be Within Reach

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 06:42 PM PDT

Research on a common lung cancer could foretell a type of treatment in which drugs — many of which are in the pipeline already — are chosen to match the genetic mutation in each patient.

High-Frequency Trading of Stocks Is Two Critics’ Target

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 10:43 PM PDT

From their small brokerage firm, two men have led the fight against the surge of computer-driven, high-frequency trading on Wall Street.

Straight Sets: Djokovic Beats Ferrer to Advance to Final

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 10:41 AM PDT

The defending champion Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth United States Open final with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over David Ferrer.

Iraq Vice President Sentenced to Death on Day of Violence

Posted: 09 Sep 2012 07:15 PM PDT

Tariq al-Hashimi, the Iraqi vice president accused of commanding sectarian death squads, was sentenced hours after a wave of attacks that claimed at least 100 lives.