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London Police Defuse Bombs; Iraq Ploy Cited

Two Mercedes sedans filled with gasoline, nails and gas canisters had been parked near Piccadilly Circus in the bustling West End.

In Shift, Justices Agree to Review Detainees� Case

The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear claims of Guant�namo detainees that they had a right to challenge their detention in American courts.

The Man Behind Bloomberg �08, if It Materializes

Kevin Sheekey spent months preparing political power brokers to see Michael R. Bloomberg as a viable candidate.

Immigrants Work On; Reactions Run Gamut
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Immigrants Work On; Reactions Run Gamut

The failure of an immigration bill stirred a variety of emotions. In Tulcingo del Valle, Mexico, where most have a family member in the U.S., many felt let down.

Taliban Spreading, Pakistani President Is Warned

Gen. Pervez Musharraf was told that without �swift and decisive action,� militancy could engulf the country.

As Unrest Rises, China Broadens Workers� Rights

A new law strengthens protections amid increasing signs of restiveness among tens of millions of migrant laborers.

Manhattanites Face Driving Fee on the Way Out

The mayor�s plan would charge residents below 86th Street to drive their cars out of a congestion pricing zone.


 

Movies �

A Rat for All Seasonings

Ratatouille�Ratatouille� is a nearly flawless piece of popular art, writes A. O. Scott.

One Great Love

Evening�Evening� proves that not every book deserves its own film, writes Manohla Dargis.



Renovating Stables in Poland

When Levis Minford was looking for a property outside Warsaw, he settled on an 18th-century stable that had to be turned into a house.

On the Road With Ooh-La-La

Ever since he saw his first Citro�n 28 years ago, Robert Monteleone has been obsessed.

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Training for the Twists of Driving a School Bus

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