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New York Times intl News

Kabul Journal: As NATO Nears Exit, Afghan Construction Dries Up

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 05:14 PM PST

The impending American and NATO withdrawal has not only slashed military spending, but also dramatically reduced construction projects, stopping a building boom in its tracks.

Clashes and Car Bombing Highlight Insecurity in Libya

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PST

Armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades, rival Libyan militias fought on the streets of Tripoli, Libyan officials said, highlighting the country's persisting lawlessness and insecurity.

Special Report: Melbourne Cup: A Day for Thoroughbreds and the Fully Festive

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 04:37 PM PST

The Melbourne Cup kicks off the Australian summer with a pageant of horse racing.

Special Report: Horse racing: Ever-Growing Purse Draws Strong Field to Melbourne Cup

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 11:34 AM PST

The Melbourne Cup, with a purse of more than $6 million, has drawn an international mix of thoroughbreds, with the top competitors from Europe.

New York Marathoners Hold Race of Their Own

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 03:54 PM PST

Thousands showed up in Central Park on Sunday to run in crisp fall weather, despite the cancellation Friday of the New York City Marathon because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Design: In China, Reviving an Ancient City and Its Craft Traditions

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 04:22 PM PST

China is reviving the ancient city of Cicheng and the Dashilar neighborhood of Beijing and the crafts that made the two famous.

Google Casts a Big Shadow on Smaller Web Sites

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 08:47 AM PST

For Web sites that depend on their ranking in search results, Google's secret — and frequently fluctuating — search algorithm can evoke a complex blend of admiration and fear.

Formula One: Raikkonen Wins, While Vettel Astonishes

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 12:04 PM PST

Kimi Raikkonen drove from fourth place on the grid to victory 55 laps later at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, but the race was just as notable for the heroics of Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.

Global Soccer: Manchester United and Barcelona Show That Money Talks

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 08:45 AM PST

As the rich clubs get richer, the smaller-market teams are struggling to find ways to keep their star players, or at least to make their games against the big powers interesting.

Freezing Temperatures Complicate Storm Recovery

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 05:26 PM PST

Temperatures fell into the 30s on Sunday and are expected to drop below freezing this week as tens of thousands of people search for someplace to live.

Bits Blog: How New Yorkers Adjusted to Sudden Smartphone Withdrawal

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 10:43 PM PDT

With only sporadic access to text messaging and the Web, many in Hurricane Sandy's no-power zone quickly cobbled together systems for passing along information and arranging when and where to meet.

Too Fast, Too Soon? Young Endurance Runners Draw Cheers and Concerns

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST

Two Texas sisters, ages 12 and 10, run in some of the most grueling races in the nation, but doctors say they are not in danger despite how young they are.

Candidates Make Final Dash as Race Winds Down

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 05:17 PM PST

As President Obama and Mitt Romney entered the last 48 hours, bravado about the certainty of winning mixed with urgent warnings that the race remained razor close.

China’s Communist Party Expels Bo Xilai

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 03:14 PM PST

The party's Central Committee, preparing for a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, endorsed the expulsion of Bo Xilai, who had been a contender for one of the party's highest positions until his spectacular fall this year.

In Ohio, 2 Campaigns Offer a Study in Contrasts

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 08:34 AM PST

As a marathon campaign in Ohio nears a conclusion, the contest has devolved into political trench warfare, with President Obama's intricate operation jousting with the raw drive of Mitt Romney's field team.

In Election-Night Party Planning, Flexibility Is a Must

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 01:57 AM PST

As a feat of event planning, there is nothing quite like an election-night party, which could be an evening of triumph or fiasco, a celebration or a wake.

Protecting New York City, Before Next Time

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 05:48 AM PST

Could New York's waterfront be re-engineered to withstand a super-storm? Three proposals for areas hit hard last week.

A Few Words With Kate Moss, Fashion’s Garbo

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 10:16 AM PST

Kate Moss evolved in public from waif to runway goddess to demi-legend, partly by keeping her lips sealed.

Benghazi Attack Raises Doubts About U.S. Abilities in Region

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 01:37 AM PDT

The Pentagon's Africa Command, based in Germany, lacked a quick-response force to send to Libya when American diplomatic posts came under attack in Benghazi.

Paul Ryan Is Said to be Planning an Active Role

Posted: 04 Nov 2012 04:04 AM PST

Representative Paul D. Ryan expects to play a leading role in a Romney administration's drive to enact a budget-shrinking government and overhauling programs like Medicare.