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New York Times intl News

Netherlands Sets Model of Flood Prevention

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:36 PM PST

The Netherlands has been hailed for its ideas about protecting cities from flooding, but replicating its success would require a reshaping of American approaches.

Pakistan Releases Taliban Prisoners, Fueling Hopes for Peace Talks

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 06:57 PM PST

Pakistan released at least seven senior Afghan Taliban prisoners on Wednesday, a move that was seen as a sign of good faith by the Pakistanis in the slow-moving peace talks process.

Jordan Protests Turn Deadly on Second Day

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 06:57 PM PST

Opposition leaders scrambled to harness a spontaneous eruption of anger on the second day of demonstrations.

Herculaneum’s Ruins Are Revived by Philanthropy

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 06:57 PM PST

Herculaneum, despite having Pompeii as its neighbor, has become a textbook case of successful archaeological conservation.

Ferocious Israeli Assault on Gaza Kills a Hamas Leader

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST

"If one is shooting he should not complain when he gets shot," writes Gary K in Edmonton.

Alzheimer’s Tied to Mutation Harming Immune Response

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:27 PM PST

A mutation to a gene, TREM2, is suspected of interfering with the brain's ability to prevent the buildup of toxic shards of a protein that accumulate in plaques on the brain.

Frederick Humphries, F.B.I. Agent in Petraeus Case

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:25 PM PST

Frederick W. Humphries II, a counterterrorism agent, took the initial complaint from Jill Kelley about e-mails accusing her of inappropriate behavior toward David H. Petraeus.

Obama Visit Brings Hope for Yangon University

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:37 PM PST

Yangon University, which fell into disrepair during military rule, is being spruced up for President Obama's visit on Nov. 19.

The Lede Blog: U.N. Report Details Failures in Sri Lanka

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 01:38 PM PST

The United Nations published a report detailing its own failure to protect civilians during the final stages of Sri Lanka's civil war in 2009.

Cricket: A Legendary Name Returns to England's Lineup

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 12:57 PM PST

Nick Compton, the grandson of the English cricket great Denis Compton, will make his debut in the tests against India.

Special Report: Davis Cup Final: Courting a Crowning Moment in Prague

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:32 AM PST

Facing Spain this weekend, Tomas Berdych and his Czech team hope to bring their country its first Davis Cup title since 1980.

Obama Holds First News Conference Since June

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 02:19 PM PST

In his first news conference since June, the president insisted he would not agree to extend Bush-era tax rates on the wealthy.

Communists Conclude Congress in China, Ready for New Leader

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:17 PM PST

The departing general secretary of the party, Hu Jintao, prepared to hand power on Thursday to Xi Jinping, son of a revered revolutionary leader who was also an architect of China's economic transformation.

At Least 20 Killed in Attacks Throughout Iraq

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 11:23 AM PST

More than 100 people were wounded as blasts struck a variety of civilian, government and security targets in half a dozen provinces.

The Caucus: Pelosi Will Remain Democratic Leader in House; Few Changes in Leadership

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 05:43 PM PST

Representative Nancy Pelosi of California has decided to stay in Congress and serve as House Democratic leader for another two years, an aide said Wednesday.

Christopher Stevens and the Problem of American Diplomacy

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:47 AM PST

With the ever-rising need for security abroad, what can American diplomacy accomplish in the fragile nations that need it most?

The Promise of Africa: Hands Across the Water

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:58 AM PST

A collaboration between European know-how and African skills could bridge the Mediterranean with a new take on genuinely global luxury.

Nigeria, on the Fashion Catwalk

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 10:07 AM PST

Lagos Fashion & Design Week showcases the work of the country's diverse community of designers.

Israeli Assault Into Gaza Kills a Hamas Leader

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:21 PM PST

Israel hit at least 20 targets in aerial attacks that killed the military commander of Hamas, damaged Israel's fragile relations with Egypt and escalated the risks of a new war in the Middle East.

Workers in Southern Europe Synchronize Anti-Austerity Strikes

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:34 PM PST

Spanish and Portuguese workers coordinated a general strike while unions in Greece and Italy also planned protests and work stoppages.