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Arts
Frieze Week Descends on London
With nine fairs, seven auctions, and more than 150 selling exhibitions in galleries, London’s "Frieze Week,” which starts Monday, is a hectic seven days in the art world.U.S.
Republicans to Investigate Environmental Group’s Influence on Carbon Rule
The inquiry, to be led by Representative Darrell Issa of California and Senator David Vitter of Louisiana, will look at whether the Environmental Protection Agency allowed an advocacy group too much sway in developing a regulation to curb carbon emissions.Opinion
Grim Executions in Afghanistan
By failing to order a fair trial for five men convicted of rape, the new president sent a signal that a corrupt judicial system is good enough.World
Investigation Into Missing Iraqi Cash Ended in Lebanon Bunker
Between $1.2 billion and $1.6 billion in Iraqi funds were stolen after the American invasion and moved to rural Lebanon, a former United States investigator said for the first time, but the trail ended there.U.S.
Lawmaker Asks Holder to Review Foreign Cash Accepted by Think Tanks
Representative Frank R. Wolf has asked the Justice Department to determine whether the research groups violated federal law by not registering as a “foreign agent.”World
As Putin Talks Near, Both Sides Take Steps to Defuse Ukraine Tension
As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia ordered a troop pullback from the border, President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine said he believed that a full cease-fire could soon be achieved.Opinion
Raising the Minimum Wage, City by City
In the drive for higher wages, several cities have stepped up their efforts, but New York still lags.World
In Brazil Runoff, Third-Place Finisher Endorses Opposition Candidate
Marina Silva, a popular environmentalist, said she would vote for Aécio Neves, a business-minded former governor.U.S.
As Curriculum Changes, Thousands of Students Will Advance Despite Failing Exam
Although state law bans social promotion, many of the 100,000 students will most likely advance to the next grade because of changes to the math curriculum.
"In late August, Michael L. Williams, the Texas education commissioner,
announced that because the state was moving to a new math curriculum, he
would waive the requirement that fifth and eighth grade students pass
their math exams to advance."
Ignorance.
Change is rarely instant.
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World
Iran’s Jailing of Activist Offers Hint of Liberty Under Rouhani
The detention without charge of a 25-year-old Iranian-British national who fought for women’s rights has shown, many say, the limits of personal expression in Iran.World
Dutch Official Criticized for Disclosure About Malaysian Plane Crash in Ukraine
Comments made on a television program led some to wonder whether important information in the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine was being withheld.Your Money
In Lending Circles, a Roundabout Way to a Higher Credit Score
Lending circles — groups of people who lend money to one another at no interest — are seen as a promising tool to help low-income Americans build their credit records.Technology
Fashion and Functionality Meet in Smart Jewelry
Manufacturers are teaming up with designers to produce stylish bracelets, rings and cuff links that are also tech devices.Business Day
Next Hurdle for Greece's Economy: Its Own Political Uncertainty
If radical leftists are swept into power next year, they might demand that international lenders write off some of the country's $400 billion debt.Real Estate
Video: Living With Construction
If you’re scouting for a Manhattan apartment, consider one near major construction. But stock up on ear plugs and dusting supplies.U.S.
Campaigns Find Ad Space Finite, Even on the Web
As digital advertising matures, with more sophisticated targeting and an expanding definition of a viewer, campaigns and outside groups are finding that premium space has long been booked.Opinion
The Use of Private Contractors for Security
One reader says federal employees should provide security services, while another discusses national standards for contractors.
Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors; Defense Contracts; United States Defense and Military Forces
Mercenaries have never been a good idea.
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Mercenaries have never been a good idea.
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World
Aviation Giant Is Nearly Grounded in Ukraine
The sprawling campus where the Antonov company once designed and built prototypes of the world’s largest transport aircraft — flying whales whose very bulk symbolized Soviet might — lacks buzz these days.Business Day
E.C.B. Details Somber State of Europe’s Banking System
There are fewer lenders in the eurozone now, but the sector still suffers the effects of the financial crisis, a European Central Bank report said.Sports
Flying on a Statehouse, Blanketing Maryland’s Stadium
Like hot dogs and beer, the Maryland state flag is ubiquitous on game day for the Terrapins.
Technology
Sharper Image From 4K TVs Is a Gimmick Worth Having
History shows that better-looking sets with bigger displays will win consumers over, as long as the price is right.Business Day
Declining Wool Demand Forces Scramble to Adapt at New Zealand Farms
Competition from synthetic fibers has damaged earnings for the country’s wool exporters, and farmers are retooling their operations in response.Automobiles
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton, Harvick and Márquez Score Wins
Lewis Hamilton won another Formula One race; post-race tempers flared at a Nascar race; Marc Márquez locked in the MotoGP season championship.
Business Day
Fallen Businessman Batista Faces November Trial in Brazil
The Brazilian businessman Eike Batista is accused of profiting from insider information when he sold shares in the oil company OGX, and with manipulating its stock price.World
Mali: U.N. Peacekeeper Dies in Attack
A Senegalese peacekeeper with the United Nations mission was killed Tuesday in a rocket attack.World
Conference Pledges $5.4 Billion to Rebuild Gaza Strip
An international donor conference in Cairo on reconstructing Gaza garnered $5.4 billion in pledges, but it came short of the $8.5 billion that Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority had requested.Science
Is E-Reading to Your Toddler Story Time, or Simply Screen Time?
As children’s books, just like all the other ones, migrate to digital media, parents, pediatricians and researchers are struggling to find out if reading an e-book should be considered story time.Automobiles
Citroën’s U.F.O. Spawns a Brand
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new third brand, called simply DS, was introduced to the European public at the Paris Motor Show.World
As Western Bombs Fall on Syria, Western Jihadists Defend Their War on Assad
The American-led coalition’s bombing of Islamist militants in Syria has focused new attention on the large number of Westerners among their ranks.Opinion
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