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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.
Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Five questions answered.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
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:
Seven retirement questions you need to answer

Retirement planning isn't easy. Nearly half of Americans don't feel financially prepared to live to age 75, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. But the process is a lot less burdensome if you break the task down into simpler parts. Here are seven questions to ask as you plan for your long-term financial security in retirement.
Blast-off: 6 recent missile advances

Missiles have been prominent in the news with India’s successful test, North Korea’s failed one, and much talk of missile defense systems in Europe and the Persian Gulf. Here are six recent noteworthy missile-technology advances.

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Biofuels can't feed starving people

Using crops for energy is a noble idea, but it's led to a hunger crisis.
Terrorism & Security
India: discontent, poverty fueling Naxalite rebels

A government-appointed committee says violence by the Maoist insurgency is growing and urges the government to talk with rebels.
World
America's apartheid mentality toward the world

Let's start treating the world's 6 billion non-Americans as equals.
Swedes weigh global warming versus a better tan

Eco-minded Scandinavians crave winter vacations. Yet the long flights add to greenhouse gases. Should they hit the beach or save the planet?
Swedes weigh global warming versus a better tan

Eco-minded Scandinavians crave winter vacations. Yet the long flights add to greenhouse gases. Should they hit the beach or save the planet?
Jewish leader revives Shanghai synagogue

Maurice Ohana worked with Chinese officials to host a wedding inside a historic synagogue.
Roots of Asia's rice crisis

Tight supplies reflect population boom and neglect of farming.
Asia limits rice exports as prices and uncertainty rise

Top exporters are trading less of the staple food, hurting countries that rely on imports.
Terrorism & Security
India: How will Maoist gains in Nepal shape two countries' ties?

The Maoist party had a surprisingly strong showing in recent elections. India is worried about the impact on its own Maoist rebel movement, the Naxalites.
Can the earth provide enough food for 9 billion people?

That's how many are expected to inhabit the world by 2050. Experts worry over looming food shortages.
Eye on China, India safeguards Olympic torch

15,000 security personnel shielded the Olympic torch on its truncated tour in New Delhi Thursday. Thousands of pro-Tibet protesters were kept from the route.
Eye on China, India safeguards Olympic torch

15,000 security personnel shielded the Olympic torch on its truncated tour in New Delhi Thursday. Thousands of pro-Tibet protesters were kept from the route.
Reporters on the Job
Bush's legacy on global warming

His emissions goal may help loop China and India into setting goals. Will his strategy work?
World
China bends on Taiwan, why not Tibet?

If Beijing can talk with Taiwan about ties, it can talk with the Dalai Lama about Tibet's future.
World
Hippies kick back in Dharamsala

Home to the Tibetan government in exile, global travelers have headed to the Indian hill town, a cosmopolis of yoga practitioners, espresso drinkers, and Web-surfing monks.
Terrorism & Security
Maoists set to sweep Nepal election

The former rebel group, which waged a violent campaign against the monarchy, would face ongoing social unrest in the Himalayan country.
Inflation hits consumers worldwide

The rising prices complicate policy efforts to battle recession.
Tibetan leaders struggle to speak for split populace

The government in exile is popular but faces pressure from moderates and radicals.
Nepalese enthusiastically prepare for polls

The new assembly will write a constitution, a key demand of former Maoist rebels.
Olympic boycotts – a bad idea

They don't work. Instead, promote the Olympic truce.
Bright Green
World Bank backs massive India coal plant, calls it "clean development"