New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Protests Erupt After Egypt’s Leader Seizes New Power

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:12 PM PST

"Egypt deserves better than this and maybe next time they won't vote in the Islamist party," writes MTP.

For Israel, Gaza Conflict Is Test for an Iran Confrontation

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:12 PM PST

"One really wonders how all these rockets managed to get smuggled into Gaza in the first place," writes Mark in Canada.

Special Report: Formula One: The Crown Awaits: Vettel or Alonso?

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:57 PM PST

The Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, the final race of Formula One's longest season, will determine whether Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel will become the youngest triple world champion.

China Detains Former Journalist Who Reported on Deaths of 5 Children

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:57 PM PST

Li Yuanlong, a former journalist, wrote about young boys who died in a trash bin after taking shelter there from the cold.

As Prison Life Deteriorates in Portugal, Some Stay

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 01:28 PM PST

Life inside Portugal's prisons has become intolerable, as budgets cuts render them overcrowded, short of necessities and rife with abuse - and that is the view of the prison guards.

Suicide Bomber Kills 3 in Afghanistan

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:49 PM PST

The attack, which killed three people and wounded 90 others in Maidan Shahr, in Wardak Province, was the first such strike on that city, residents said.

From Watch to Work of Art

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:30 AM PST

Photographers reveal the secrets behind making luxury watches look even more appealing to potential buyers.

The Fetching Artistry of a Master Horologist

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

An auction, on Nov. 6 by Sotheby's included several creations by George Daniels, the British watchmaker who invented the double-wheel coaxial escapement.

Times Co. Chief Executive Testifies at Closed-Door Inquiry on BBC Scandal

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:37 PM PST

Mark Thompson, who is now president and chief executive of The New York Times Company, led the BBC when a contentious report on accusations of sexual abuse against a TV host was canceled.

Ahn Cheol-soo Withdraws Candidacy in South Korea

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:58 PM PST

Ahn Cheol-soo, a computer software mogul who was widely seen as a top contender for the presidency, threw his support behind a fellow liberal who has championed aggressive engagement with North Korea.

European Union Budget Talks Collapse

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:06 PM PST

European Union leaders failed to reach agreement on a spending plan for their troubled bloc, calling off talks after most countries rejected cuts demanded by Britain and its allies.

The Hard Life of an N.F.L. Long Shot

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:54 PM PST

The story of a rookie hanging on to the fragile hope of a professional football career, as told by his uncle.

Psychotherapy’s Image Problem Pushes Some Therapists to Become ‘Brands’

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST

Psychotherapy's struggle to sell itself.

Talks on 7-Year Budget for Europe End Without a Deal

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:14 AM PST

European Union leaders failed to reach agreement on a spending plan for their troubled bloc, calling off talks after most countries rejected cuts demanded by Britain and its allies.

Pigeon Code Baffles British Cryptographers

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 01:55 PM PST

Britain's code-breakers acknowledged on Friday that an encrypted message from World War II, found on the leg of a long-dead carrier pigeon, has thwarted all their efforts.

Protests Erupt After Egypt’s Leader Seizes New Power

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:00 PM PST

Protesters were said to have set fire to the offices of President Mohamed Morsi in several cities on Friday, as fighting broke out between his supporters and opponents.

Hopes Fade for Quick Deal on European Union Budget

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:15 AM PST

Leaders resumed talks on a trillion-euro budget for the European Union on Friday, but played down expectations of a resolution before the weekend as divisions lingered on where cuts should be applied.

Russia Won’t Investigate Razvozzhayev’s Abduction Claims

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 10:55 PM PST

Leonid Razvozzhayev was abducted in Kiev and returned to Moscow last month, but authorities said they would not pursue the case because Mr. Razvozzhayev had no evidence of the abduction.

The Lede Blog: Vignettes of Black Friday

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:06 AM PST

The Lede is checking out the mood of Black Friday shoppers as the economically critical holiday season kicks off. In Times Square, some had been anticipating a sale for months.

Wal-Mart’s India Venture Suspends Executives

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:07 AM PST

The move is the latest in a series of setbacks for the retail giant's international operations.