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Plane crash kills Polish President Lech Kaczynski
Poland is reeling after Saturday's plane crash that killed 96 people, including the Polish President, Lech Kaczynski.
Abortion and gay marriage new hot-button issues in Mexico
Since Mexico City has legalized both abortion and gay marriage, these have become politically-charged issues in Mexico....
After subway bombings, Russia's next move
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has vowed to destroy those responsible for the recent terrorist attack in Moscow....
Turkey bans trips abroad for artificial insemination
A new law passed in Turkey makes it a criminal offense for a woman to go abroad for artificial insemination. ...
Public Hindu school a first for Britain
Britain's first ever state funded Hindu school welcomed by Hindu parents, but critics raise concerns over segregation....
Blair to Iraq inquiry: No regrets
Former British PM Tony Blair denies striking "covert" deal to invade Iraq and says he has no regrets about decisions....
Local radio a lifeline in Haiti
Many Haitians turned to local radio as a way to get and share information as communications are still disrupted in Haiti....
Haiti relief efforts one week after quake
As aid and government agencies mobilize relief efforts in Haiti, what's at the top of their list a week after the quake....
Progress and obstacles in Haiti relief efforts
Aid workers face a number of obstacles in helping victims in Haiti, including a severely damaged infrastructure....
Haiti devastation emerges
The extent of the devastation from the earthquake in Haiti is slowly emerging, with thousands of people feared dead....- Hezbollah declares public support for Assad's ruling Syrian regime
- Palestinian prisoners represent lightning rod issue for both Israelis and Palestinians
- Runners honor Boston in first international marathon in Bethlehem
- Pakistan boosts national pride by breaking world records
- Egyptian-American man sends a message while running last week's Jerusalem marathon
- Palestinian man's death in Israeli jail leads to speculation about third intifada
- Syrian opposition moves conflict closer to Damascus
- Abu Dhabi hospital focuses on patients of the avian kind
- Israeli soccer team trying to get handle on racism among fans
- Palestinian protesters take page from Israeli settlers' book
- Experts see North's hands in reported computer attack on South Korea
- North Korea increases rhetoric, threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike
- Japanese photographers volunteer to help tsunami, earthquake victims find memories
- In China, a new building has a nearby knockoff before its even built
- China's new leadership faces challenges in the new year
- North Korea conducts third nuclear test in challenge to global community
- California professor leading project to get Vietnamese immigrant to tell their own story
- Migrant workers in Thailand in line for a raise -- if they can prove they're legal
- Pakistanis question government's use of bans on cell phones, other tech
- Popularity of 'white weddings' surges in Japan, leads to shortage of officiants
- Mali's last master calligrapher escapes violence in Timbuktu with ancient manuscripts in tow
- Militants in Mali take hostages in Algeria
- Increase of French forces in Mali, hopes to end ongoing crisis
- Tourist trade dries up as Mali struggles with Islamist insurgency
- In Africa, Malians forced to flee, frustrated by lack of progress
- Chips Funga: Kenyans transform term for French fries into slang for one-night stand
- After Libyan revolution, multi-cultural community torn apart
- Women in Sierra Leone face high barriers to participation in politics
- South Africa introduces new currency design, honoring Nelson Mandela
- Next generation of Mali musicians face a country that won't let them perform
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