Lens Blog: The Best Latin American Photography

Lens Blog: The Best Latin American Photography
Critic’s Notebook: Bin Laden’s Bookshelf Reflects His Fixation on West
David Letterman, Ending an Era, Goes for Laughs Instead of Tears
France Says Troops Killed Qaeda Commander in Mali
U.S. to Send Rockets to Iraq for ISIS Fight
For Drivers, Confusion Reigns in Airbag Recall
ISIS Fighters Seize Control of Syrian City of Palmyra, and Ancient Ruins
In Osama bin Laden Library: Illuminati and Bob Woodward
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rules Out Broad Nuclear Inspections
Cameron to Propose Stricter Immigration Rules in Britain
Memo From the United Nations: E.U.’s Migrant Plan Strikes Many as Another Barrier
‘Inside Out,’ Pixar’s New Movie From Pete Docter, Goes Inside the Mind
At the Cannes Film Festival, Some Gems Midway Through
Open Source: Chechen Leader Scolds WhatsApp Users for Spreading ‘Rumors’ About Official’s Wedding
‘Cubanacán’ Imagines When Che and Fidel Compared Golf Swings
ArtsBeat: Video: Your Favorite David Letterman Memories
Latvian Region Has Distinct Identity, and Allure for Russia
Kick This Sumptuous Season Up a Notch
Suddenlink Deal by Altice Puts Foreign Spin on U.S. Cable Upheaval
Body of Evidence: The Dad Bod, Quantified

Posted: 21 May 2015 12:00 AM PDT

Mauricio Lima took top honors in Pictures of the Year Latin America, which highlights work done around the world by photographers from Latin America.

Critic’s Notebook: Bin Laden’s Bookshelf Reflects His Fixation on West

Posted: 20 May 2015 10:27 PM PDT

A declassified list of the books and articles found in the Qaeda leader's hide-out in Pakistan shows the efforts he made to know his enemy.

David Letterman, Ending an Era, Goes for Laughs Instead of Tears

Posted: 20 May 2015 08:59 PM PDT

Mr. Letterman signed off on Wednesday with an all-star edition of the "Late Show," bringing his 33-year career in late-night television to a close.

France Says Troops Killed Qaeda Commander in Mali

Posted: 20 May 2015 07:26 PM PDT

France's Ministry of Defense said troops killed Abdelkarim al-Targui, of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, suspected to have ordered the killings of two French journalists in 2013 in Mali.

U.S. to Send Rockets to Iraq for ISIS Fight

Posted: 20 May 2015 06:17 PM PDT

Obama officials have called the fall of Ramadi a huge setback, but have sought to quell critics in the region with the deployment of weapons, which are expected to arrive in early June.

For Drivers, Confusion Reigns in Airbag Recall

Posted: 20 May 2015 06:14 PM PDT

Automakers on Wednesday were still sorting out which cars needed to be included in the expanded recall of cars with Takata airbags, leaving many consumers with more questions than answers.

ISIS Fighters Seize Control of Syrian City of Palmyra, and Ancient Ruins

Posted: 20 May 2015 06:09 PM PDT

Islamic State militants have already destroyed historical sites and sold off artifacts in other cities, and people fear they may do the same to the famous ruins in Palmyra.

In Osama bin Laden Library: Illuminati and Bob Woodward

Posted: 20 May 2015 05:46 PM PDT

"The 9/11 Commission Report," "Obama's Wars" by Bob Woodward and application forms for Al Qaeda were in Bin Laden's compound when he was killed.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rules Out Broad Nuclear Inspections

Posted: 20 May 2015 04:40 PM PDT

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would not agree to any requirement to allow access to military sites or to its nuclear scientists.

Cameron to Propose Stricter Immigration Rules in Britain

Posted: 20 May 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain will unveil a plan on Thursday that seeks to cut the numbers of migrants coming to Britain and make it harder for foreigners to work there illegally.

Memo From the United Nations: E.U.’s Migrant Plan Strikes Many as Another Barrier

Posted: 20 May 2015 03:56 PM PDT

Critics, including migrant advocates, are asking if Europe's crackdown on smuggling rings is simply a tactic to stop migrants from seeking asylum on the Continent.

‘Inside Out,’ Pixar’s New Movie From Pete Docter, Goes Inside the Mind

Posted: 20 May 2015 03:04 PM PDT

The story follows an 11-year-old girl and the emotions that scramble around inside her head.

At the Cannes Film Festival, Some Gems Midway Through

Posted: 20 May 2015 02:31 PM PDT

"The Assassin," "Son of Saul," "Journey to the Shore," Nanni Moretti's "My Mother" and Todd Haynes's "Carol" are standouts at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in France.

Open Source: Chechen Leader Scolds WhatsApp Users for Spreading ‘Rumors’ About Official’s Wedding

Posted: 20 May 2015 02:29 PM PDT

Chechnya's Instagram-addicted Ramzan Kadyrov accused citizens of using WhatsApp to spread rumors about a police chief.

‘Cubanacán’ Imagines When Che and Fidel Compared Golf Swings

Posted: 20 May 2015 01:32 PM PDT

An opera at the Havana Biennial, created by an American librettist and a Cuban composer, imagines a 1960s moment in Cuban history.

ArtsBeat: Video: Your Favorite David Letterman Memories

Posted: 20 May 2015 01:28 PM PDT

New York Times readers shared their favorite Letterman memories. Here are highlights.

Latvian Region Has Distinct Identity, and Allure for Russia

Posted: 20 May 2015 01:22 PM PDT

Latgale's separate language and culture explain why it is seen as fertile ground for attempts to weaken NATO's easternmost fringe.

Kick This Sumptuous Season Up a Notch

Posted: 20 May 2015 12:23 PM PDT

Discover new flavors this season with main course salads, rubs and marinades for the grill, potato salads, cocktails, fudge pops and the only tart recipe you'll need for summer fruit.