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New York Times intl News

Congress Sees Rising Urgency on Fiscal Deal

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 07:08 PM PST

Lawmakers said Thursday that they were trying to strike a deal that would avert a fiscal crisis next year when trillions of dollars in tax increases and automatic spending cuts begin to go into force.

Private Bradley Manning Offers Partial Plea in WikiLeaks Case

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:46 PM PST

Private Bradley Manning has notified a court-martial judge that he may plead guilty to at least some of the accusations that he leaked hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents, his lawyer said.

Bashar al-Assad Warns Against Foreign Intervention in Syria

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST

"This interview is a clear sign of his desperation, but the big bad wolf Assad has already scared the little Red Riding Hood West," writes Del.

Ex-Leader of China Asserts Sway Over Top Posts

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST

"Long-winded Party speeches notwithstanding, China's leaders have no interest in fighting corruption," writes SCB.

Iran Fired on Military Drone in First Such Attack, U.S. Says

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 07:14 PM PST

While the unmanned American military drone was not hit, the incident prompted a strong protest to Tehran.

After Many Slip-Ups, Mideast E-Commerce Gains Its Footing

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 11:40 AM PST

Success stories are starting to emerge from a handful of sites in the area. Souq.com, for example, received $45 million in funding from international investors.

Tool Kit: How to Devise Passwords That Drive Hackers Away

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 09:10 AM PST

It's a good idea to be a little paranoid about password theft, and there are several ways to strengthen your defenses.

Pop: The Rolling Stones at 50 Prepare to Tour

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 12:58 PM PST

The Rolling Stones, who are celebrating 50 years together as a band, are preparing to hit the road again.

Gunman Who Shot Giffords Sentenced to 7 Life Terms

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:51 PM PST

Former Representative Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Mark E. Kelly, for the first time confronted the man who shot her in the head during a rampage last year that left 6 dead and 12 others wounded.

Election Parties Are Canceled or Toned Down

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 12:30 PM PST

On election night, anxiety ahead of the outcome and cleanup after Hurricane Sandy kept a lid on the revelry.

When the Power Came Back, So Did the Crowds

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 12:50 PM PST

For four sleepy nights, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the bars and shops that make downtown Manhattan a party and retail capital went dark, but when the lights came back, they were open practically within seconds.

States Rush to Meet Tight Health Care Deadlines

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:07 PM PST

After years of political and legal threats that kept President Obama's health care law in a state of uncertainty, his re-election all but assures it will survive. The next hurdle is making it work.

Obama Campaign Clawed Back After a Dismal Debate

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:28 PM PST

The first presidential debate sharply exposed President Obama's vulnerabilities and forced his advisers to work to reclaim the campaign over a grueling 30 days, ending with his triumph on Tuesday.

Obama to Visit Myanmar

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:42 PM PST

The visit, planned for just before Thanksgiving, will be the first by an American president and is part of a new policy of openness toward Myanmar.

Global Soccer: A Gift for the Fans on Celtic’s Anniversary

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 09:31 AM PST

Celtic, celebrating 125 years as a club, got one of its biggest victories ever when it beat Barcelona, 2-1, in the Champions League.

Rugby: All Blacks Head to Europe With Targets on Their Backs

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 08:14 AM PST

Though all of the rugby top countries will be in action against one another over the next few weeks, no one offers a bigger scalp than New Zealand.

Syria Opposition Meets to Seek Unity

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:31 PM PST

The comments came as the Syrian opposition was locked in extended bartering Thursday over the creation of a more diverse yet unified umbrella organization.

Movie Review: ‘Lincoln,’ by Steven Spielberg, Stars Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 07:27 AM PST

"Lincoln," starring Daniel Day-Lewis, is more a political thriller than a biopic, a civics lesson that is energetically staged and alive with moral energy, placing slavery at the center of the story.

Movie Review: ‘Skyfall,’ With Daniel Craig as James Bond

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:14 AM PST

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in "Skyfall," a playful 007 movie with exotic locales, an island fortress and a fight on a moving train.

Bank of England and E.C.B. Hold Rates Unchanged

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 08:44 AM PST

The president of the European Central Bank expressed satisfaction with progress toward resolution of the euro zone crisis.