Hundreds of thousands of lamps illuminated the northern city of Ayodhya for Diwali, casting a glowing light over the city. But there was concern that the spectacle could contribute to air pollution.
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Trial of Russian Director Seen as Test of Artistic Freedom
Russian artists worry that the Kremlin, having tamed the news media, is now gunning for them. The case against the director Kirill Serebrennikov is evidence, they say.
News Analysis: Diplomacy Appears Stalled With North Korea, Despite Trump’s Declarations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is trying to reach an agreement with North Korea before President Trump and Kim Jong-un meet again. His efforts have gone nowhere.
He Helped People Cheat at Grand Theft Auto. Then His Home Was Raided.
A gamer in Melbourne has had his assets frozen in connection with a popular video game cheat. He’s one of many being sued by game companies worldwide, raising questions about copyright law and the policing of online civility.
In Indonesia Plane Crash Inquiry, New Focus on Possible Aircraft Problems
The plane had experienced problems before Lion Air Flight 610 crashed. Officials are investigating whether fault lies with human error, technical flaws or both.
Tech We’re Using: Social Media’s Re-engineering Effect, From Myanmar to Germany
When Facebook, YouTube and others use algorithms to keep us engaged, there can be unintended consequences. Max Fisher, his tools in a trusty Patagonia bag, covers the trend as one of The Times’s Interpreter columnists.
Trump Says He Will Not Meet Putin This Weekend, Contradicting the Kremlin
The on-again, off-again meeting in Paris has been the subject of confusion and conflicting reports for weeks. President Trump says they will meet instead in Buenos Aires later in the month.
Record-setting 8-foot-long skate caught
The biggest skate ever caught was recently reeled in off the coast of Northern Ireland. Buzz60’s Tony Spitz has the details.
The world’s oldest painting has been found in a cave in Borneo
Deep in the jungles of Borneo, scientists have discovered the world’s oldest paintings in ancient caves.
Dez Bryant agrees to contract with New Orleans Saints, per report
Dez Bryant will get the chance to face off against his old team when the Saints take on the Cowboys in Dallas in a Thursday night game in November.