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01 Nov 2009 11:04
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Transparent Election Is Not Possible, Says Rival to Karzai
10:14 AM ET
KABUL — Abdullah Abdullah announced that he would not participate in the Nov. 7 Afghan runoff election, effectively handing a new term to President Hamid Karzai.
Formula One Blog
Vettel Drives to Abu Dhabi Victory and Second in the Series
By BRAD SPURGEON 11:36 AM ET
Sebastian Vettel wins the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Uli Seit for The New York Times
Keflezighi’s ‘U.S.A.’ Breaks the Tape First
By LYNN ZINSER 27 minutes ago
Meb Keflezighi, who broke away from Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya in the final miles, became the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982.
Tulu Wins as Radcliffe Struggles to Fourth
By LIZ ROBBINS 20 minutes ago
On a day of surprises for the New York City Marathon, Derartu Tulu, 37, became the first Ethiopian woman to capture New York’s laurel crown.
KABUL — The Afghan intelligence director said six suspects who were arrested claimed that the attackers killed during the assault on the U.N. guesthouse last week came from Pakistan.
The government is taking some of the sternest measures in the world to stop the spread of the virus, and the effort has become an issue in the presidential election.
Kosovo Unveils Clinton Statue12:41 PM ET
UK; 3 Big Banks to Sell 100s of Branches12:20 PM ET
Former President Clinton Unveils Statue in Kosovo12:00 PM ET
Thirsty Plant Dries Out Yemen
JAHILIYA, Yemen — Even as a water crisis threatens the very survival of Yemen, farmers are turning increasingly to growing a narcotic called qat because it is the only way to make a profit.
Readers’ Comments »French Ideal of Bicycle-Sharing Meets Reality
“It's not rocket science: They should have taken a look at the system in Copenhagen. Simple bikes, sturdy bikes that just get you from A to B safely. They're not worth stealing, but built tough and rarely need fixing,” writes James in Glasgow, Scotland.
Daylight saving time ended Sunday at 2 a.m in North America. Clocks were set back one hour. Europe resumed winter time last week. |
Travel »
England’s Ancient Ridgeway Trail
The 87-mile, 5,000-year-old Ridgeway is a Britain’s oldest trail.
Middle East »
Fanciful Gardens Emerge in Baghdad
Topiary gardens are growing in Baghdad amid blast walls and checkpoints.
U.S. »
Letter From Washington
Many of the contentions and conclusions about the war in Afghanistan, on all sides, are oversimplified, even dubious.
Business
An Old Master, Back in Fashion
New books re-examine the theories of British economist John Maynard Keynes.
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Raiders Coach Admits Hitting His Former Wife
November 1, 2009, 1:35 PM
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Making a Fan: 1950 Was a Game Changer
November 1, 2009, 1:00 PM
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Formula One: Agnes's Paddock Notes From Abu Dhabi
November 1, 2009, 12:22 PM
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In San Jose, Resisting Arrest Is Often the Only Reason For an Arrest
November 1, 2009, 9:44 AM
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Media Decoder: Ad Agency Behind Geico's Gecko Is Selling More Insurance
November 1, 2009, 9:00 AM
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Globespotters: Catering to the Student in Amsterdam
November 1, 2009, 6:00 AM
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Growth and jobs: the lesson of the Clinton years
November 1, 2009, 11:08 AM
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Home Fires: The Times 'Women at Arms' Series
November 1, 2009, 7:25 AM
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