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6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran

Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.
3 ways the US can start an economic 'reset' with Russia

After Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled his trip to Camp David for the G8 Summit this weekend, tensions between Russia and the US are running high. The United States must design a new relationship with this often difficult leader and his country. Washington needs a new reset that includes these three key components:
College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?

A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:
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Five things to know about Freedom House's latest global rankings

A look at the 2012 Freedom House ranking of 197 countries according to their relative freedom.
6 famous dissidents in China

The surprising escape of a blind legal activist from house arrest is buoying China's embattled dissident community, even as the government cracks down on those who helped him.

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Iraqi passions turn to soccer – for 90 minutes

On Sunday, Iraqis focused on their country's struggle on a soccer field in Dubai instead of the war on the streets.
Saudi Arabia to boost oil output. Will gas prices fall?

At a rare meeting Sunday, some oil-producing nations tried to stabilize prices – and Western concerns over a recession.
Some signs of relief on gasoline prices

But short-term pressures may keep them up for a while.
Superstitions fly as Chinese reel from a bad (luck) year

People are rethinking lucky numbers and buying up canned peaches thought to ward off harm, in light of China's recent earthquake, train crash, and Tibet protests.
A Chinese star's rare rise in Western opera

Hao Jiang Tian's hard upbringing in the Cultural Revolution helped him find his voice.
Finding unity in three minutes of silence

Following the earthquake in China, we were all connected – foreigners and locals alike.
Superstitions fly as Chinese reel from a bad (luck) year

People are rethinking lucky numbers and buying up canned peaches thought to ward off harm, in light of China's recent earthquake, train crash, and Tibet protests.
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Modern crews sign on for ancient Chinese dragon boat racing

With no jock hierarchy to discourage participants and a lot of colorful visual exposure via the Beijing Olympic festivities, this paddle sport is seeing a growth spurt in the US.
Modern crews sign on for ancient Chinese dragon boat racing

With no jock hierarchy to discourage participants and a lot of colorful visual exposure via the Beijing Olympic festivities, this paddle sport is seeing a growth spurt in the US.
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Floods and an 'ark' state of thought

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about subsidized gasoline and how to face higher prices.
Hey, pundits: Trade hypotheticals for history

Posing questions to the candidates without concrete context takes us in circles.
How to silence that Iran war drumbeat

War is not inevitable. Bold, transparent diplomacy can work.
Japan, China forge gas exploration deal

The expected compromise over energy resources in the East China Sea ends a long-running dispute between the two nations.
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Europe's unfinished house

Building European unity takes time. An Irish vote to halt it should not discourage.
A Hmong refugee finds power in the written word

Kao Kalia Yang's memoir aims to make her people less 'invisible' to the world.
A Hmong refugee finds power in the written word

Kao Kalia Yang's memoir aims to make her people less 'invisible' to the world.
A defect on tires has links to China

Imported valve stems may cause tires to fail. One recall issued; a US agency is investigating.
How to cut the price of oil

Energy costs have become a driving force of inflation.
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By the numbers: arrested bloggers