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The Decline Of New York

A surge of brutal killings has shaken the Big Apple to its core. Frightened residents now wonder if Gotham's treasures are worth the hassle -- and the risk.

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Cambodia Hurdles to Peace

Hopes for a settlement may be on the rise, but the war will end once and for all only if at least six tricky issues can be resolved

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The Gulf: A New World (The Gulf)

The Helsinki summit is only the latest sign of how Saddam's belligerence is transforming global alignments and shaking up established truths

The Gulf: Bush's Other Summit (The Gulf)

The President has skillfully mobilized the battle against Saddam Hussein. Now can he lead the fight against the U.S. deficit?

The Gulf: Gorbachev's Home Remedy (The Gulf)

Facing a restive nation and a populist rival, the Soviet President prepares to unveil a 500-Day Plan aimed at transforming the economy

The Gulf: On The Edge of Tragedy (The Gulf)

Trapped in a scorching wasteland between Jordan and Iraq and growing in number every day, tens of thousands of refugees struggle to survive

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Loaded with technical innovations, Toyota's Lexus sets the luxury-auto trade on its rear bumper, a sobering portent of the Japanese industry's prowess

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