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New York Times intl News


Beijing Police Seek ‘Large and Vicious’ Suspects (With Wet Noses)

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:25 PM PDT

The prohibition has recently been enforced with zeal, alarming pet owners who thought the two-decade-old size restrictions had long since lapsed.
    

Bombers Hit 4 Iraqi Towns in the North

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:15 PM PDT

A suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque during evening prayers and other attacks north of Baghdad killed 23 people in Iraq on Saturday, officials said.
    


Slurs Against Italy’s First Black National Official Spur Debate on Racism

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:03 PM PDT

Cécile Kyenge, Italy's first black national official, has been bombarded with racial slurs and death threats during her first eight weeks in office.
    


Human Rights Advocate Says He Was Beaten as Russian Officers Watched

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:19 PM PDT

Lev A. Ponomaryov said he was kicked and beaten during a forcible eviction that came amid mounting pressure on civil society groups that publicly criticize the government.
    

Economic View: Emerging Markets, Hitting a Wall

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:25 AM PDT

As a result of various economic trends, developing nations may no longer be capable of sustained high-powered growth.
    

A Haven for Salmon, and for Salmon Fishers

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:09 AM PDT

While catching Atlantic salmon is a rarity in many parts of Russia's Kola Peninsula, the Ponoi River gives anglers many chances at the fish.
    

On Tennis: Researching a Tennis Legacy, and Uncovering a Potential Injustice

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:05 AM PDT

In the 100th anniversary year of the height of her once-famous ancestor's career, Anna Wilding stumbled upon a riddle that has turned her pursuit of knowledge into a cry for fairness.
    

French Relish Cycle of Scandals Featuring Sarkozy-Era Officials

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:37 AM PDT

Nearly every week there are new revelations about the former president or his former top lieutenants, including Christine Lagarde, now the managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
    


Despite Assurances by Brazil’s President, Another Day of Demonstrations

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:43 PM PDT

Many dismissed President Dilma Rousseff's proposals, which were short on details and included programs for which she has been unable to garner support.
    


U.S. Asks Hong Kong to Extradite Leaker in N.S.A. Data Case

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 02:31 PM PDT

Officials are seeking the return of Edward J. Snowden to face espionage and theft charges in the United States, setting off what is likely to be a tangled fight over his fate.
    


Kerry, in Qatar, Warns Taliban While Also Building Support on Syria

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:02 AM PDT

Secretary of State John Kerry warned that the newly opened Taliban office "has to be closed" if the insurgents do not respond to demands that they negotiate in good faith.
    


The Caucus: Like His Successor, Bush Is Going to Africa

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:53 AM PDT

As President Obama travels across the continent next week, so will his predecessor, George W. Bush, as part of a program to combat cervical cancer.
    


Flood Toll Reaches 1,000 in India as Thousands More Await Rescue

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT

Most of the stranded were people on a pilgrimage known as Char Dham Yatra, which takes Hindus to four of the holiest shrines in Uttarakhand between May and November.
    


Frugal Traveler: In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 11:25 AM PDT

During three long weekends in Barcelona, Berlin and Brussels, the Frugal Traveler saw as many performing arts shows as he could. The catch? Each show had to cost less than 20 euros.
    

Off the Charts: Ireland’s Turnaround May Not Be So Rosy

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 10:30 AM PDT

An upturn in economic statistics reflected the relocation to Ireland of British company corporate incorporations — but not the companies themselves — for tax reasons.
    

India Ink: The New New Thing in U.S.-Indian Relations?

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:24 AM PDT

As U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads to India, many wonder if India's relationship with America has failed to live up to its once lofty expectations.
    


In Turnabout, Syria Rebels Get Libyan Weapons

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 06:03 PM PDT

Weapons formerly in Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's stockpile are making their way to antigovernment forces in Syria, financed largely by Qatar, which has strong ties with Libyan rebel groups.
    

California Pushes for Immigrant Health

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 05:32 PM PDT

Officials in the state are bucking a government trend and trying to cobble together ways to provide preventive care for the state's estimated 2.6 million illegal immigrants.
    

Needing Rest After Open, Rose Goes Back to Work

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 05:35 PM PDT

After a whirlwind start to the week as the new United States Open champion, Justin Rose could have used a rest. Instead, he is playing the next two weekends as he gets ready for the British Open.
    

As the Baseballs Fly Farther in Japan, the Game’s Commissioner Is Criticized

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT

After denying that the ball was juiced, Commissioner Ryozo Kato admitted it and said his underlings had not told him about the change.