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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/14
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In Pictures: Albania's Untold Story
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Top Picks: The History Channel's Vikings series, classical pianist Emanuel Ax's new album, and more
PBS's 'Great Performances' features Andrea Bocelli singing love songs, the new Warner Bros. DVD sets include a studio tour, and more top picks.
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'Prisoner X' case strains Israelis' longtime acceptance of censorship
The Israeli government was able to use its broad military censorship powers to block Israeli news coverage of the 'Prisoner X' case, even as foreign media were unraveling the case.
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Saving Money 13 best, cheapest, and weirdest travel destinations of 2013
Decide where to take your next vacation with this compilation of "best of" travel destinations for the coming year, from Amsterdam to New Zealand.
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CIA rendition case: European court holds Macedonia partly responsible
The decision is important because it suggests that US allies that helped the CIA undertake its secret detention and interrogation program may face liability for their role supporting such operations.
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European court rules that terror suspect was abused while in CIA custody
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor today of Khaled El-Masri, who was mistaken as a terrorism suspect in Macedonia in 2003 and handed over to the CIA for interrogation.
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Hillary Clinton visits Balkans to keep Dayton agreement on track
Power struggles between ethnic Serb, Muslim, and Croat parties are holding back Balkan states from fuller integration with Europe.
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Liam Neeson stars in 'Taken 2': movie review
'Taken 2' is improbable but enjoyable as Neeson and his family are threatened again by thugs.
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Terrorism & Security Syria: more UN assembly speeches, one less UNESCO site
Fierce fighting in Aleppo left a UNESCO World Heritage Site in tatters as world leaders left the UN General Assembly meeting no closer to a resolution for the 19-month conflict.
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Stefan Karlsson Race against time: Eastern Europe growing old before rich?
With the labor force soon starting to shrink dramatically because of the lagged effect of the collapse of birth rates in the early 1990s, Stefan Karlsson believes that most, if not all, Eastern European countries will grow old before they grow rich.
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Ethnic violence belies Balkans peace
Peace agreements brought the last Balkan conflict to an end more than two decades ago, but they didn't resolve ethnic tensions, which are rising to the surface again.
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The Forgiveness of Blood: movie review
In 'The Forgiveness of Blood,' a medieval code of retribution pulls a modern-day Albanian town back into the Middle Ages.
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Croatia votes to join EU, but with great ambivalence
While support for Croatia's EU membership ultimately prevailed, enthusiasm was tempered by fears of giving up short-lived sovereignty and the impact on local industries.
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Toronto International Film Festival: the buzz this year
George Clooney film captures attention, along with a new Neil Young documentary.
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In Albania, a mayoral vote gone awry threatens EU membership bid
Opposition leaders have called for European mediation to resolve a disputed mayoral election in the capital Tirana that is deepening political divisions throughout Albania.
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Opinion: Obama's crucial moment in Poland
At the dinner he co-hosts in Poland, President Obama has an opportunity to not merely rebuild relations with nations that have felt estranged in recent years; he should declare America’s enduring support for completion of a Europe that is truly whole, free, and at peace.
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Supreme Court refuses terror suspects' case alleging CIA torture
US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the case of five foreigners seeking to pursue a lawsuit alleging CIA-directed torture abroad. With that, appeals court ruling stands, disallowing the suit to protect 'state secrets.'
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Guantánamo Bay detainee case
The Supreme Court turned aside a second appeal from five Uighurs, held at Guantánamo Bay's prison camp since 2002 despite admissions from the Bush administration that they are neither enemy combatants nor connected to Al Qaeda or the Taliban.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/14
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Albania's untold story
Thousands of Jews found refuge in Europe's only Muslim state, where an ancient honor code saw all as guests.
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After Albania violence, a fragile calm
Albania was quiet Monday after deadly protests Friday. Prime Minister Sali Berisha last week accused Socialist opposition leader Edvin Rama of attempting a 'Tunisian-style' coup.
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In Pictures: Albania's Untold Story
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/08
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Europe snow storm death toll reaches 39
Europe snow: In many parts of Europe, train services continued to see heavy disruptions, but air traffic was returning to normal in many places.
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China's economy as No. 2: How it's playing in Japan
Some Japanese hope the news that China's economy has bumped Japan's as the world's second largest will serve as a wake-up call. Most Japanese knew this day was inevitable.
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Kosovo independence legal, says UN court. What will Russia do?
Kosovo's independence declaration in 2008 is legit, says the International Court of Justice (ICJ). But the ruling may create a precedent for separatist movements worldwide. Russia opposed Kosovo's independence.
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