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In one Sichuan town, Chinese relief workers fill the streets as the overall death toll nears 15,000.


One reason: Wages aren't keeping up with price rises.


The junta ruling Burma appears more open to Asian aid than to Western.


As the French education ministry revisits Holocaust curricula this month, advocates say Chambon-sur-Lignon's story would be 'revolutionary' for schoolchildren.

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World


Seven synchronized bombs exploded in the city of Jaipur Tuesday evening.


The victory of his pro-EU party Sunday defied the Western view of Serbs as unwilling to let go of historical grievances. Now, a peaceful future seems possible.


A college class, funded by a NASA Space Grant Consortium, contemplates what to say to E.T.


Victims of Colombia's 44-year civil war say they now have less hope of finding out the truth about how their family members disappeared.


On his second trip to Israel, President Bush will address the issue of settlement building and try to push for progress on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Two first-time literary festivals – one Israeli, one Palestinian – coincided without a nod to the other, creating one more divide in a troubled land.

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USA


Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.


Airlines move to reduce problems of 2007's dismal season, with a focus on New York area traffic.


The move, which passed the Senate and House Tuesday with a bipartisan majority, may reflect changing GOP ideas on energy.


House Republicans lose a third seat in special elections, as voters signal desire for change.

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Commentary


Head's up, y'all: The South is filled with intelligent people. Treat them accordingly.


Through its terrorist proxy Hezbollah, Iran builds up its Shiite influence in the region.


Readers write about Israel-Palestinian relations 60 years after Israeli independence.


Richmond, Va., shows how real dialogue is more than just talk.
Today's Cartoon

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Sci/Tech


Mercury's magnetic mixture, befriending new websites, how to cook invasive species


It pays to think small when forecasting environmental change.

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The Home Forum



School science projects aren't always about the answers.


A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

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