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Olmert Charges Grow More Likely

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Israel's top police officers recommended that the prime minister be indicted for alleged fraud and bribery

How Fast Should Iraq Re-Arm?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

While the U.S. goes slow on withdrawing troops from Iraq, Baghdad is seeking sophisticated warplanes to defend itself

In Bart Simpson's Urban Jungle

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Snakes, alligators and monkeys pose a unique challenge to the fire department of Brazil's second city

Russian Aid Pours into South Ossetia

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Russian money and Chechen workers pour into South Ossetia to help rebuild -- and to win locals to Moscow's side

Rice in Libya: A Rare Mideast Success

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Meeting with Gaddafi signals the successful conclusion of a diplomatic process that tamed a bad actor

Can Soccer Heal Turkey-Armenia Rift?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

As the traditional adversaries face each other in a World Cup match, their presidents seek to effect a thaw

Growing Apathy Toward Iraqi Elections

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

While waiting for the much-delayed provincial polls, many Iraqis doubt they'll solve pressing water and power problems

Free Running Jumps onto World Stage

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

The first world championship of free running fuels debate over the sport's soul and just how "ridiculous" it can get

Cheney's Real Mission in Georgia

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

The Vice President vows support and money, but his mission is to keep oil and gas from the Caucasus flowing to the West

Who Started the War in Georgia?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

As Cheney visits Tbilisi, Putin blames a U.S. conspiracy to aid McCain's campaign, but where's the proof?

Why Ukraine's Pro-Western Coalition Split

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

The Georgia war provoked a showdown whose likely winner is expected to be more cautious about taking sides in external conflicts

France's Fling with Syria

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

While the US and its allies have long sought to isolate Damascus, isolating Tehran may be a higher priority

Bush Pledges $1 Billion to Georgia

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Pushing back against an increasingly aggressive Moscow, President Bush said Wednesday the U.S. will send an extra $1 billion to Georgia

Sarkozy vs. the Corsicans

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Heard the one about the film comedian, the transferred policeman and the French President? It's not funny, fume critics

Pakistan's Growing Chain of Violence

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Was an attempt on the Prime Minister's life retaliation for a controversial U.S.-led attack on the Afghan-Pakistani border?

ChÁvez and the Cash-Filled Suitcase

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Did the Venezuelan President try to smuggle an $800,000 bribe to his Argentine ally? A Miami trial aims to find out

Italy Pays Reparations to Libya

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Rome agrees to massive payout for colonial injustices. But could the deal set a precedent for other former powers?

What Do Thailand's Protesters Want?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

Though they've organized tens of thousands to hit Bangkok's streets to demand that the Prime Minister resigns, Thailand's anti-government alliance is not sure what they want to happen if he does

The People vs. the People's Car

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

The Nano was supposed to be a quality car within reach of India's millions. So why are Indians agitating against it?

Money Flowing into English Soccer

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:45:00 EST

The takeover of Manchester City by an Abu Dhabi group is further evidence that soccer clubs have become a hot buy