The New York Times
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
A prominent Venezuelan opposition leader surrendered to the authorities on Tuesday in the midst of a large crowd of supporters who tried to block his arrest on accusations that he was responsible for violence that erupted during recent antigovernment prot
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
The whirlwind visit — he will return to Washington on Wednesday evening without staying the night — will offer Mr. Obama a chance to reassure his counterparts about his capacity to deliver at a time when he faces significant hurdles at home.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:58
While the United States explores potential new strategies, analysts say, Mr. Assad is forging ahead with his own: pounding civilians out of rebel-held districts or using military means to make life miserable for those left inside.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:51
Even Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Monday in Tehran that “the nuclear negotiations will lead nowhere,” expressing his well-known mistrust of the motives of the United States and its allies, a mistrust reciprocated in the American Congress.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:38
Mr. Kerry’s tough criticism underscored the erosion of the Russian-American partnership in Syria, and raised questions about the viability of the United States’ diplomatic strategy to help resolve the escalating crisis.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 10:56
Niger has arrested about 20 Boko Haram Islamist militants from neighboring Nigeria who are suspected of planning attacks in Niger's south east, Nigerien security officials said on Monday.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 10:46
The ranks of displaced people have swelled to nearly 900,000, close to a tenth of the entire population. Humanitarian groups warn that millions could go hungry if fields remain unplowed before the coming rainy season.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 00:00
The Chong Chon Gang ship was seized in July for smuggling Soviet-era arms, including two MiG-21 jet fighters, under thousands of tons of sugar.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 00:00
With a growing economy, a reduced debt and an enviable rainy-day fund, Bolivia has become a nation whose fiscal policy is praised by international financial institutions.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 00:00
He did not say exactly what the officials had done to deserve expulsion, nor did he identify them, saying they had claimed to be visiting private universities to offer visas to students.