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Why Georgia is not start of 'Cold War II'

Despite tensions over missile deals and NATO expansion, the West's ties with Russia are far more nuanced than in Soviet days.

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Amid Russia-Georgia standoff, iconic photo of 1968 Soviet invasion

Ladislav Bielik's iconic image of a Slovak baring his chest to the barrel of a Soviet tank is part of a commemorative exhibit 40 years ago to the day.

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Sales down, so firms boost morale

Some managers come up with creative tactics to offset the effects of a sagging economy.

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Sudanese: 'What Arab-African rift?'

In Sudan's Arab north, Arabs marry, go to school, and work side by side with Africans from Darfur. The divide portrayed in the West means little to people here.

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Yemen confronts plight of child brides

Widespread poverty and deep-rooted tradition keep young girls at risk for early marriage.

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Musharraf resigns as Pakistan's president

The unpopular leader announced Monday he would step down, avoiding the drive to impeach him.

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19.08.2008 03:40:22 - Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

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Why US-Poland missile deal rouses Russian bear

US officials say the system is merely a protection against rogue states like Iran.

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19.08.2008 03:40:22 - Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

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After Musharraf's exit, joy and challenges

Pakistan's unpopular president resigned Monday, leaving a divided government to pick a successor and face other mounting problems.

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Bid to allow guns in national parks

The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.

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19.08.2008 03:40:22 - Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

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Jihadis shift attention to war in Afghanistan

Afghan and NATO officials are seeing a rise in numbers of foreign fighters in Afghanistan at the same time US officials say attacks by Al Qaeda in Iraq have sharply dropped.