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Amid US gymnastics disappointment, Shawn Johnson's grace

Perhaps nothing at these Games will be more precious than that one moment, when we caught a glimpse of a young woman whose gifts stretch well beyond sports.

A missed goal for Chinese sports

The state sports system has produced the world’s best gymnasts and divers, but competitive team events like soccer lag behind.

Seeking America's first soccer superstar in Beijing

Quality vs. quantity in medals race

The original Olympic countries

Post-Thaksin, a calmer Thailand?

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, facing corruption charges, fled to England this week. His absence may hurt the pro-Thaksin ruling party but also ease political strife.

Russian military triumph leaves pro-West Georgia uncertain

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's failed attempt to retake South Ossetia may cost him dearly in Georgia, one of the strongest US allies in Russia's backyard.

Rise in gay tourism stirs unease in Israel

So-called 'pink dollars' are flowing into the economy, but may deter traditional pilgrims.

An Iraqi interpreter as chronicler of the war

As US soldiers come and go, Iraqi interpreters not only help them overcome language barriers but also serve as unofficial historians, pointing out the changes over five years of war.

Violent protests in Kashmir threaten India-Pakistan peace process

Riots sparked by a controversial land-transfer deal have widened to become pro-independence rallies.

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Cyberspace: new frontier in conflicts

Internet attacks on Georgia expose a key flaw for more than 100 nations.

Former refugees launch university in Somaliland

Drawn by better governance and investment opportunities, Africans across the diaspora are increasingly returning to their home countries.

Venezuela's Chávez riles critics with new decree

Chávez issued 26 laws last week, many of which resemble items in a constitutional reform package rejected by voters last December.

In the Water Cube, America's gold-medal model