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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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What is Eid al-Fitr?

For most Muslims, Eid al-Fitr, the joyous end to the month-long fast of Ramadan, began last night. What's it all about?
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Can global leaders' outcry minimize fallout from Koran burning plan?

The planned Florida Koran burning has compelled outcry from President Obama, Pakistani President Zardari, and others. Those messages appear to be muting wider Muslim reaction to the planned Koran burning.
If Terry Jones burns the Koran, he'll also set fire to America's identity

The planned burning of Korans this weekend would not just be a national disgrace or dangerous for our troops abroad. It could set fire to the very fabric that makes America strong and righteous.
Eid ul-Fitr prompts annual, massive Indonesian exodus

Eid ul-Fitr always leaves the country's overburdened and poorly maintained transportation systems bursting at the seams, and can result in massive traffic jams.
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Mozambique bread riots may be warning sign on African food security

As global wheat prices rise, Africans are feeling the pinch when buying something as simple as bread. Mozambique bread riots could be a warning sign for African nations who have leased fertile agricultural land to foreign countries.
Indonesia volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for the second time this week

The Indonesia volcano eruption is only smoke and ash and not life-threatening so far. But some warn that more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are on the way.
Indonesia cleric's arrest highlights work of US-trained counterterrorism unit

The arrest of Indonesia cleric Abu Bakar Bashir highlights the ongoing counterterrorism work of the US-trained Detachment 88. Some groups are concerned over the police unit's alleged use of torture.
Global News Blog
Ramadan 2010 USA: From Miami to Mecca, how 1.6 billion Muslims celebrate

Ramadan 2010, USA-style, includes streaming footage of Friday prayer sermons as Muslims seek to counter rising anti-Islamic sentiment. Saudi Arabia unveils a new clock, while Morocco makes do with makeshift tents after 1,256 mosques were closed.
In Pictures: Scenes of Ramadan
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Global warming, devotion, the lunar calendar: Why this will be one hot Ramadan 2010

Devout Muslims are waiting for the first sighting of the new moon, probably Tuesday night, marking the start of the fasting month of Ramadan 2010. This year's fast will be the first in almost 30 years that corresponds with the hottest days of summer.
Indonesia deals blow to militant Islam with arrest of radical cleric Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested before. The Indonesian radical cleric's detention Monday appears based on stronger allegations of material support for a terrorist group in Aceh.
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'Little Obama': Indonesia premieres movie despite Obama's absence

'Little Obama,' the movie, was originally scheduled to open during a presidential visit to Indonesia that was later canceled. In the film, a young Barack Obama battles bullies, confronts his first crush, and shows signs of a now-familiar confidence.
Scientists on hunt for climate-change clues explore rare tropical glacier

A team of scientists is climbing Indonesia's tropical glacier, Puncak Jaya, to dig out ice cores and study them for past patterns of climate change. They will also study samples from China, Peru, and Kenya.
Gallery: Places where President Obama has lived
In Pictures: Homer Simpson
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/01
In Pictures: The Gaza flotilla and the aftermath of the Israeli naval raid
In Pictures: Ready for the World Cup
Can foreign mediators defuse Thailand’s red shirt protests?

Thailand’s red shirt protesters on Thursday asked the European Union to send monitors to prevent a violent crackdown, one day after they clashed again with soldiers. Nobel peace laureate and East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, whose country sought foreign aid against political violence, offers advice on outside mediators.
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Jakarta, Indonesia: Slum kids find 'calling' in children's theater

Youth from impoverished areas find an outlet in community-based children's theater and music classes in Jakarta, Indonesia, where millions are in need of assistance.
In Pictures: Earth Hour 2010

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Bill Morse stands outside the Landmine Museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia, wearing the Army uniform of the pro-Western Lon Nol government (1970-75).

From the good life to digging up land mines in Cambodia

While living in Palm Springs, Calif., with retirement looming, Bill Morse chose to move to Cambodia to help activist Aki Ra rid the country of land mines that kill and maim.