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Special Report: Sydney Hobart race
An iconic race's enduring thrills and chills
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
This year, the 104 boats in Australia's premier yacht race on Dec. 26, will honor the six sailors who died in the tumultuous 1998 race.
A season that turned on the very last corner Formula One
By BRAD SPURGEON
After 18 races across five continents over almost eight months, the 2008 Formula One season boiled down to a single moment of suspense and confusion on the final lap of the last race.
For a Sydney sailor, a record 45th race to Hobart
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Tony Cable was a teenager in 1961 when he sailed in his first Sydney to Hobart race. This year, he will establish a record by sailing in it for the 45th time.
An empire of sports Down Under
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Australia remains one of the true capitals of world sport, which is quite a feat, considering that with an estimated 21 million inhabitants it does not even rank among the world's 50 most-populous nations.
Contemporary art
Oct.- Dec., 2008: In-depth coverage of contemporary art from around the world
Business of Green
Nov. 26, 2008: In-depth coverage of environmental issues
A Cut Above: Luxury Gifts
Nov.19, 2008: Luxury gifts during an economic crisis.
Financial crisis
Nov. 19, 2008: A special report into the roots of the crisis
Arts & Antiques
Nov. 14, 2008: In-depth coverage of arts and antiques from around the world
- Forgotten art of French illustrator George Barbier is rediscovered at Fortuny Museum show
- Chinese fine brush paintings show resilience at auction even as contemporary boom goes flat
- Christie's auction of Yves Saint Laurent's art collection in Paris is called "sale of the century"
- Jewelry by Alexander Calder goes on show in New York
- Forgotten art of French illustrator George Barbier is rediscovered at Fortuny Museum show
- Chinese fine brush paintings show resilience at auction even as contemporary boom goes flat
- Christie's auction of Yves Saint Laurent's art collection in Paris is called "sale of the century"
- Jewelry by Alexander Calder goes on show in New York
Formula One
Oct. 31, 2008: In-depth coverage of Formula One
International education
Oct 15, 2008: In-depth coverage of education systems from around the world
Business of Green
Oct. 14, 2008: In-depth coverage of environmental issues
Paris Fashion Week Spring 2009
Sep. 28 - Oct. 6, 2008: A selection of articles related to Paris Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week Spring 2009
Sept. 21-25, 2008: A selection of articles related to Milan Fashion Week.
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