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Volcano in Iceland: Brits add it to their grievances toward Viking republic
Still smarting from the Icelandic bank meltdown that parted many from their investments, Brits are none too happy about the salvo of volcanic ash that's grounded their air traffic.
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In Pictures: Somali pirates
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 02/15 - 02/19
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As Iran releases British sailors, UK says diplomacy with Tehran works
Iran has released the five British sailors it detained last week after their racing yacht strayed into Iranian waters.
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Maersk Alabama: Should ships use armed guards to stop Somali pirates?
Lethal or nonlethal weapons? The attack on the US-flagged Maersk Alabama reignites the debate over how to stop Somali pirates.
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Beaumarchais
The life of playwright and entrepreneur Beaumarchais offers a window into the transformation that brought France to revolution.
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Battling Somali pirates: Maritime businesses weigh in
In London, the business capital of the world's maritime industry, firms shape decisions on arming ships and negotiating with pirates.
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In Iraq, British forces hand over control of Basra to the US
American forces will seek to disprove the perception that they are more heavy-handed than the British.
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Eight die in Pakistan offensive against militants in the Khyber Pass
The effort, launched on the main supply route to Afghanistan, has suspended supplies sent to US and NATO forces there.
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Older veterans now helping vets of Iraq and Afghanistan
Having 'been there' themselves, Vietnam veterans are better able to listen to and counsel younger vets troubled by their combat experience.
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U.S.-Iran naval confrontation in Gulf raises tensions
While the US State Department demands an explanation, Iran's Foreign Ministry calls the incident 'normal.'
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