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Betancourt meets children in Colombia, while Americans return home

Published: 04 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

In Colombia, rescued soldiers and policemen were welcomed with cheers and a mariachi band.

U.S. to open Berlin embassy on symbolic land

Published: 04 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

German critics have lambasted the building's design ahead of its festive July 4 inauguration.

In Jordan, aid for Iraqi refugees is often redirected

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Millions in aid money intended to help war refugees is also helping improve Jordan's beleaguered infrastructure.

A 'surge' unit sees change, but questions its permanence

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

As the US Army soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment prepare to return home this month, many question whether the sacrifices they made will have been worth it in the end.

Loved ones freed in Colombia, family members rejoice

Published: 03 Jul 2008 12:05:00 EDTLogin to discuss

Relatives of former hostages Ingrid Betancourt and Marc Gonsalves had come to London to raise awareness of their detention by FARC rebels. Now, instead, they are being reunited. The families say they will continue to advocate for other hostages still being held.

McCain visits a skeptical Latin America

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Presidential hopeful John McCain visited Colombia on Tuesday and wraps up his three-day trip Thursday in Mexico.

Colombia frees Betancourt and U.S. hostages in commando raid

Published: 03 Jul 2008 17:53:00 EDTLogin to discuss

Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans were rescued Wednesday in a risky operation that shows the FARC rebel group in disarray.

From a U.S. hostage in the Colombian jungle, a marriage proposal

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

While his Colombian girlfriend and twin sons waited, American captive Keith Stansell reached out. He was freed Wednesday.

African Union calls for unity government in Zimbabwe

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Zimbabwe's opposition rejects calls for a unity government, however, citing perceived bias of mediator, South African President Thabo Mbeki.

Protests in Kashmir herald poll tensions

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Muslim separatists celebrated the revocation of a controversial land-transfer decision, using the occasion to agitate for independence from India.

German bunker tour offers return to cold war

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

A bunker designed to shelter 400 people for two weeks – including the leader of the former East German state – opens for tours in August.

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Trouble brews in two Asian democracies

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Newly elected leaders in Thailand and Malaysia face mounting domestic discontent.

Christianity in a Chinese workplace? For some.

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

A strategic semiconductor firm gets leeway on promoting faith in its halls.

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Chinese pumpkin farmer cultivates political reform

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

From gourds to politics: Lu Banglie uses the legal system to protect farmers' rights.

Abkhazia's tourism fights to regain fabled legacy

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Russians are flocking back to the Black Sea beaches, although a string of recent bombings exposes the breakaway republic's ongoing tensions with Georgia.

At $9 per gallon, British driving habits change

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

As more people opt for fewer car trips, carpooling, and public transportation, environmentalists point out that high fuel prices are also leading to reduced carbon emissions.

If the first lady is a pop star, French media melt like Boursin

Published: 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

A new CD from Carla Bruni may produce another boost for Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency. Meanwhile, the French media struggle with objectivity.

Afghanistan death toll pressures U.S., allies

Published: 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Record U.S. fatalities there last month highlight the need for more troops, but reserves are few.

U.S. forces to hand over hard-won Anbar Province

Published: 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

The Americans are set to transfer control of the once-restive Sunni province to Iraq, but many in Anbar question just how much real power the US is willing to relinquish.

Iraq opens door to foreign bidding to increase oil output

Published: 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Shell are among the prequalified companies vying for contracts.

Why South Africa's Mbeki won't rein in Mugabe

Published: 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

Even in Africa, pressure is mounting for Thabo Mbeki to increase pressure on Zimbabwe's president.

Pakistan turns to force against militants

Published: 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 ESTLogin to discuss

In a switch from its efforts to negotiate, the three-month-old government launched an offensive in the North West Frontier Province amid a growing threat to a major city.

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