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What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide
As the crisis in Syria collapses into what looks like full-blown civil war, Russia's response stems from a complicated mix of principle, self-interest, mistrust of Western motives, and differing perceptions of the situation.
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Wimbledon 101: What you need to know
A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.
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Groundhog Day: 5 things you need to know about Punxsutwney Phil
Every Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes the most celebrated weather forecast of the year, usually around the crack of dawn. But does he get it right? And who are those dapper guys in top hats? Here are answers to five famous Phil mysteries.
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In Pictures: Tennis action at the 2011 US Open
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/01
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/07
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/06
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WikiLeaks reveals depth of Israel's rift with Turkey
Until WikiLeaks revealed otherwise this week, Israeli officials had insisted that the two countries remained regional partners. Now they're speaking more openly about a shift toward Turkey's rival, Greece.
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19 countries that won't be at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
This year's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on Dec. 10 won't only be missing its honoree, Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who is under house arrest in China. The number of countries that have declined invitations to attend has risen from six to 19 in the past two months. Nobel committee members suspect that has something to do with China's "you're either with us or against us" tone urging other nations to join its boycott of the Oslo ceremony. Beijing boasted Tuesday that most countries would stay away from attending the ceremony. In fact, only the 65 countries with embassies in Norway were invited, and 44 of those had accepted, according to the Nobel Prize Committee. Who's standing with China? Here's a list. (click on the blue circle in the upper right corner of this page to move through the slides)
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Kosovo faces first major political test since independence
The Kosovo parliament overwhelming passed a vote of no confidence in the government today, setting the stage for early elections and political realignment.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/26
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/19
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US Open tennis action Friday features women's semifinals
US Open action on Friday has the women's semifinals. The finals are scheduled for Saturday night. The men will play their semifinal matches Saturday at the US Open.
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Annual Gypsy festival livens Serbian town
The small town of Guca becomes the site of a spirited gypsy music festival for a week every year.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/02
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US and Iran face off – at World Basketball Championships
The US and Iran set aside controversy over Iran’s nuclear program to play a World Basketball Championships match that featured NBA players including Hamed Haddadi of Iran.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/01
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Kosovo independence legal, says UN court. What will Russia do?
Kosovo's independence declaration in 2008 is legit, says the International Court of Justice (ICJ). But the ruling may create a precedent for separatist movements worldwide. Russia opposed Kosovo's independence.
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The Monitor's View: Court settles legal question of Kosovo independence, but not the political issue
The International Court of Justice in The Hague upheld Kosovo's declaration of independence. That will likely embolden separatist movements around the world. But after independence, then what? Recognition is a political, not a legal matter.
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Diaries of Yugoslavia wars fugitive surface
Ratko Mladic, architect of Srebrenica massacre during the Yugoslavia wars, may have left evidence in thousands of hand-written pages.
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Germany hopes Paul the Octopus is wrong
Paul the Octopus picked Spain to win in the semifinal match between Spain and Germany.
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In Pictures: Paul the Octopus predicts World Cup outcomes
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Ghana vs Uruguay: Three reasons Ghana will likely win
Ghana vs Uruguay is at 2:30 pm ET on July 2. Ghana is likely to win because of strong coaching, hungry players, and Africa-wide support.
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Psychic octopus (named Paul) picks Germany over England in World Cup
Psychic octopus? Octopus Paul from Germany has been predicting World Cup winners.
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Paraguay vs. New Zealand starts World Cup schedule Thursday
Paraguay vs. New Zealand, Slovakia vs. Italy, Cameroon vs. Netherlands, and Denmark vs. Japan are on the World Cup schedule Thursday, June 24.
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Germany vs. Ghana: Black stars become first African team to advance
Ghana will carry the hopes of a continent into its second-round match against the US on Sunday. Despite losing in today's Germany vs. Ghana match, the Black Stars advanced on goal differential.
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Gallery: Top 2010 World Cup controversies
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England vs. Slovenia, US vs. Algeria on World Cup schedule Wednesday
United States vs. Algeria, England vs. Slovenia, Australia vs. Serbia, and Ghana vs. Germany are on the World Cup schedule Wednesday. Only four teams will move on to the next round.
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Ghana vs. Australia: 1-1 tie leaves both teams with major challenges
Ghana missed a good chance to all but confirm their place in the last 16 after failing to break down a determined Australian side that, for the second match running, finished with 10 men.
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World Cup 2010: Is the Jabulani ball bad for the World Cup?
The official World Cup 2010 soccer ball, the Jabulani, is terrible, say players. Its flight is unpredictable and has produced some of the lowest scoring early matches in World Cup history.
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