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Mayan Stone Engraving and the End of the World

For Friday's Geo Quiz name the city where a stone engraving supposedly predicts the end of the world. Hint: You might find a swim-up bar nearby.

Mayan Stone Engraving and the End of the World

Slideshow: World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing

Slideshow: World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing

Egypt's Depressed Tourism Industry Leaves Bored Camels

Egypt's Depressed Tourism Industry Leaves Bored Camels
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Bahamian Remembers Martin Luther King's Visits

Bahamian Remembers Martin Luther King's Visits

Saving Haiti's art and culture

Saving Haiti's art and culture

Haiti's Art in Peril

What is happening to the rich art and culture of the Caribbean nation, 18 months after a devastating earthquake?

Haiti's Art in Peril

Cambodia and Thailand at Odds Over an Ancient Temple

The Preah Vihear temple is at the heart of a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.

Cambodia and Thailand at Odds Over an Ancient Temple

Asian street cuisine

This Geo Quiz might make you hungry! We're looking for a large city in Southeast Asia. The city's name means "city of angels." It became its country's capital in the 18th century. And it has great food and not merely in the fancy restaurants.

Asian street cuisine
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Capturing the war in cameras

We have seen a lot of pictures from Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade. Chances are that many of them were actually taken by the military. Correspondent Jake Warga has more.

Capturing the war in cameras
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Personal soundtracks to war: Specialist Bowers

For our Geo Quiz today follow the Tigris River. Producer Jake Warga talked with some soldiers there to find out what their lives are like and what music they listen to. Here's what one soldier from the 3rd Infantry Division says is high up on her iPod:

Personal soundtracks to war: Specialist Bowers
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Personal soundtracks to war

This week, we're bringing you a look at the music US soldiers are listening to in Iraq on their iPods or personal music players, with the help of Correspondent Jake Warga who was embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division.

Personal soundtracks to war
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Personal soundtracks to war

This week, we're bringing you a look at the music US soldiers are listening to in Iraq on their iPods or personal music players. Today, Specialist Kriegshauser gives us his selection, with the help of Correspondent Jake Warga.

Personal soundtracks to war
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Geo answer

For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for one of Islam's holiest cities. The answer is Mecca. Jake Warga traveled to a different mosque? the Jumeirah Mosque in the United Arab Emirate of Dubai, and sent us this sound piece.

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Geo answer

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Tikrit in the Iraqi province of Salah ad Din. Its home to a palace once occupied by Saddam Hussein. US Sergeant First Class George Havel spent four months in Tikrit and gave reporter Jake Warga a tour of Tikrit's palace.

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Geo answer

For today's Geo Quiz we were looking for Australia's southern-most state where today Australia Day celebrations kicked off with great food and traditional games. The answer is Tasmania. Producer Jake Warga sends an Australia Day audio postcard.

Geo answer