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New York Times intl News

The Saturday Profile: Peng Liyuan, First Lady of China, Dimmed Her Star

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:34 PM PST

The image of China's most enduring pop-folk icon, Peng Liyuan, has had a makeover since her husband, Xi Jinping, was set on the path to becoming party secretary.

Kostas Vaxevanis, Cleared of Privacy Violations, Faces Retrial

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:03 AM PST

Kostas Vaxevanis, a magazine owner, was acquitted after publishing a list of Greeks who held Swiss bank accounts, but the prosecutor has appealed the verdict, calling it "legally mistaken."

4 Killed in Texas Train Crash Were Military Veterans

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:29 PM PST

Four people were killed and 16 were injured when a train struck a parade float carrying veterans in Midland, Tex.

Hague Court Overturns Convictions of 2 Croatian Generals

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:28 PM PST

A United Nations appeals court on Friday unexpectedly overturned the war crimes convictions of two Croatian generals involved in an offensive that resulted in the death of hundreds of Serbian civilians.

Joel Meyerowitz in New Book and at Howard Greenberg Gallery

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:02 AM PST

"Taking My Time," a Joel Meyerowitz retrospective book, puts bodies of his work in one place for the first time and is likely to go a long way toward redefining the career of the groundbreaking artist.

Television Review: 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:20 PM PST

The awards show, in its 13th year, was broadcast from Las Vegas, where the Latin Grammys have settled congenially into an environment of spectacle and showgirls.

Ikea Admits Use of Forced Labor in the 1980s

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:29 PM PST

Ikea said political prisoners from the former East Germany provided some of the labor that helped keep its prices so low.

In Gaza, Tragic Result for Misplaced Hopes of Cease-Fire

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:27 PM PST

Believing that a cease-fire was in effect for the visit of the Egyptian prime minister, a 22-year-old man left his home to buy cooking oil, only to die in a blast.

Despite Accord, Spill Aftermath Shadows BP

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:24 PM PST

Thursday's agreement is another step in the company's struggle to improve its image, but it was not the comprehensive settlement that the company and investors were hoping for.

Benghazi, Not Petraeus Affair, Is Focus at Hearings

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PST

David H. Petraeus the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, said hat classified intelligence reports revealed that the assault on the American diplomatic mission in Libya was a terrorist attack, but that the administration refrained from saying it suspected that the perpetrators of the attack were linked to Al Qaeda to avoid tipping off the groups.

Philanthropy in Fashion

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:53 PM PST

Bono and Ali Hewson of the Edun clothing line and Renzo Rosso of the Diesel group are collaborating on a new label for items to be made entirely in Africa.

My Rome: Frida Giannini's Home Town

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:58 PM PST

The Gucci creative director describes her favorite spots, from the produce markets to a special jewelry store.

New Zealand’s Green Tourism Push Clashes With Realities

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:20 PM PST

The country that provided the pristine landscapes for the "Lord of the Rings" films markets itself as "100% pure," but studies show that the quality of its land and water is sliding.

Benghazi, Not Petraeus Affair, Is Focus at Hearings

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST

David H. Petraeus apologized to lawmakers for his affair, but lawmakers turned their attention to statements by Ambassador Susan E. Rice over the Libya attack.

In Russia, Putin and Merkel Spar Over Rights

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:05 PM PST

Chancellor Angela Merkel was ready to press President Vladimir V. Putin on his government's repressive measures, but he countered with new criticism of the band Pussy Riot.

Tribunal Overturns Convictions of Two Croat Generals

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:53 AM PST

The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal overturned on Friday the officers' convictions for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against Serb civilians in 1995.

36 Hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:24 AM PST

In this capital city, you'll find castles and culture, local wine and creative cuisine, homegrown fashion and textured history.

Heads Up: The Pop-Up Surfaces in Buenos Aires

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:58 AM PST

Chefs in the Argentine capital are drawing crowds by grabbing on to a trend that has become a mainstay in other foodie hot spots.

At White House, Top Lawmakers Say They Expect Budget Deal

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:06 PM PST

Congressional leaders left a meeting on Friday with President Obama expressing confidence that the two parties will reach a deal on tax increases and spending cuts by the end of the year.

Petraeus Says C.I.A. Saw Libya Attack as Terrorism

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:59 AM PST

David Petraeus, the former C.I.A. director, told lawmakers during private hearings that he believed all along that the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya was a terrorist strike.