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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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Opinion 50 years after Cuban missile crisis: 5 ways US must promote nuclear nonproliferation
Fifty years after the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust, the threats posed by the bomb still hang over us all. The next US president must pursue a nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament “stimulus plan.” It should include the following elements.
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World's fastest-growing cities
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In Pictures Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
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In Pictures Anna Hazare protests
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11/28/2008 12:00 am -
Historic buildings lost to India's urban boom
The Lal Mahal – India's oldest surviving Islamic palace – was demolished earlier this month, despite some efforts to better promote preservation.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Signs of thaw in bitter South Asian dispute
Trade reopens after 60 years along Kashmir's 'Berlin Wall.'
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
India leads fight against Somali pirates
An Indian warship sank a Somali pirate 'mother ship.' At least 91 ships have been hijacked this year off the coast of Somalia.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Killing of Congolese civilians highlights urgency of UN summit
At least 12 people were killed Nov. 6 in the Congo. Today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon called for rebels to restore the ceasefire.
11/07/2008 12:00 am -
What Obama’s election means abroad
Barack Obama’s victory was met with euphoria in many nations by those who see him as restoring their faith in American ideals.
11/05/2008 12:00 am -
World
10/23/2008 01:00 am -
India, Pakistan open historic Kashmir trade route
The longtime rivals exchanged goods across the divided territory for the first time in 60 years.
10/22/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lankan war roils Indian politics
Tamil parties threaten to withdraw from India's Parliament, but some see this as an attempt to wrest more seats in upcoming elections.
10/22/2008 01:00 am -
Pakistan eyes 'peace pipeline' for region
It hopes a deal to ship Iranian gas to India via Pakistan can boost its energy supply, regional ties.
10/20/2008 01:00 am -
'In God we trust'
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
10/16/2008 01:00 am -
Suicide attacks a growing threat in Pakistan
Pakistan has overtaken Iraq and Afghanistan in suicide-bomb deaths this year, its intelligence agency reports. Thursday's attack in Islamabad struck the police's antiterrorism squad.
10/10/2008 01:00 am -
World
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
India faced with home-grown terrorism
Police have arrested the head of Indian Mujahideen, which claims responsibility for recent bombings.
09/26/2008 01:00 am -
Pakistani Taliban suspected in Marriott Hotel blast
Saturday's massive truck bombing, which killed at least 50 people, is seen as a warning to the Pakistani government over its cooperation with the US.
09/22/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security New Delhi bombings seen as declaration of 'war'
Blasts that killed 20 in the Indian capital on Saturday are forcing the government to confront a domestic terrorist group. But some officials still point the finger at longtime rival Pakistan.
09/15/2008 01:00 am -
World
09/15/2008 01:00 am -
Nano stalled as India juggles factory vs. farm
Tata Monors hasn't resumed production of its $2,500 car, even though protests against the Nano factory ended Sunday after farmers were promised more compensation.
09/09/2008 01:00 am -
India a step closer to nuclear trade
The Nuclear Suppliers Group agreed Saturday to lift a 34-year ban on selling nuclear technology to India, even though it hasn't signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
09/08/2008 01:00 am -
Flooding in India: Why wasn't the government ready?
Three million people have been displaced. Critics call for more help from the Indian Army.
09/05/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security International community split over U.S.-India nuclear deal
Nations participating in the Nuclear Suppliers Group summit will debate whether the deal undermines efforts towards nuclear nonproliferation and sets a precedent for other would-be nuclear powers.
08/20/2008 01:00 am -
A cab conundrum in Calcutta
In India, an unusual disagreement between a taxi driver and passenger.
08/20/2008 01:00 am -
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08/18/2008 01:00 am -
Kashmir violence reignites sectarian tensions
The pro-independence protests in the Muslim-majority state are threatening India-Pakistan peace talks.
08/14/2008 01:00 am
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