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International
Iran's Achilles Heel
Since the defeat of the UN Security Council Resolution on Syria, Berlin has been insisting on the overthrow of its long-term cooperation partner,
Feb 8, 2012 - 10:13:38 AM
International
Burma in the Throes of Change
CHIANG MAI - Moves by the Burmese government to settle ethnic conflicts in the country, notably with the Karen in the mountainous eastern part of the country, have caught most observers by surprise.
Feb 7, 2012 - 10:55:31 AM
International
North Korea’s Dynastic Succession
When North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-il, died, there was widespread concern about the consequences, especially in the West. But his son seems to have succeeded smoothly: the country will not collapse, implode or explode. The succession appears to be safe, and may last a long time
Feb 6, 2012 - 7:48:32 AM
International
Crime Rate Soars in Bahia on Fifth Day of Police Strike
The murder rate in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia has soared during a state police strike that on Saturday entered its fourth day.
Feb 5, 2012 - 9:52:13 AM
International
Saudi Tribalism Lingers for Kingdom's Settled Bedouin
The success of modern Saudi was partly build on the end of tribal infighting
Feb 4, 2012 - 9:35:50 AM
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