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Obama's tour of Afghanistan renews debate about US role
The presidential candidate met officials and soldiers here this weekend at the start of a global tour.
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
Islamic insurgents target foreign aid workers in Somalia
As the violence escalates, observers warn of famine and the worst humanitarian crisis on the African continent.
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
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07/21/2008 01:00 am -
USA
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
As Olympic glow fades, Athens questions $15 billion cost
Many venues stand empty four years after Greece hosted the summer Games.
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
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07/21/2008 01:00 am -
Global rally for Colombia's kidnapped
Demonstrators from presidents to pop stars filled the streets across Colombia and in 80 cities worldwide, demanding that FARC release all remaining hostages.
07/20/2008 01:00 am -
China's Olympic muddle
This coming-out party is already tarnished by a worsening human rights record.
07/20/2008 01:00 am -
Two national paths to Olympic glory
The US's approach looks ad hoc compared with China's centralized system.
07/19/2008 01:00 am -
Hezbollah's formidable weapons arsenal under fresh scrutiny
Lebanon's new government is slated to review the militant Shiite party's weapons as part of a national defense strategy once it takes office. The prisoner swap with Israel has given Hezbollah new leverage.
07/19/2008 01:00 am -
Cambodian and Thai forces nearly exchange fire amid temple standoff
Troops from Cambodia and Thailand have been amassing around Preah Vihear, an ancient temple claimed by both countries. UNESCO recently granted Cambodia's application for World Heritage Site status for the site.
07/19/2008 01:00 am -
New irrigation project a boon for Senegalese farmers
Villagers plan to use the project – developed by the Israeli embassy in partnership with local and international nongovernmental organizations – to drastically increase their local production.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
From noses to hips, Rwandans start to redefine beauty
A history of identity politics – and genocide – is challenged by university beauty pageants.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Two national paths to Olympic glory
The US's approach looks ad hoc compared with China's centralized system.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Saudis host a global interfaith conference in Madrid: a 'first step'
The three-day meeting, which runs through Friday, has been cast as 'historic' but also criticized as a PR stunt.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Animals come first in an Arabian desert sanctuary
Conservationist Ronel Smuts cares for exotic and endangered animals rescued from the black market.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
In Israel, a nation mourns with the families of slain soldiers
Two soldiers whose remains were part of a prisoner swap with Hezbollah were eulogized Thursday amid ongoing unease over the exchange and questions about balancing family interests with those of the state.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Soaring inflation undermines sustainability of Persian Gulf region
States scramble to protect themselves from skyrocketing energy costs, but measures such as government subsidies are proving ineffective.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
07/18/2008 01:00 am
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