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Nearly 6,000 miles of railroad separate Russia's capital city of Moscow from Vladivostok, on the Pacific Ocean. A journey crossing the world's largest country reveals how Russia's history has shaped its people and where they want their country to go.

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A year ago, the people of Tunisia and Egypt rose up and forced their autocratic rulers from power, sparking revolution that spread across the Arab World. It's still not clear how these seismic changes will play out; so far, the results have been mixed.

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National Security

How Hackers Could Target Power Plants

National security officials are worried Anonymous could knock out power stations within a few years.

The U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but just what are the options?

'On The Table': Options For Ending The Iran Standoff

The U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but just what are the options?

Until recently, U.S. officials didn't name names when it came to economic espionage. That's changed.

U.S. Not Afraid To Say It: China's The Cyber Bad Guy

Until recently, U.S. officials didn't name names when it came to economic espionage. That's changed.

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Middle East

If found guilty of ordering the deaths of protesters, Egypt's former president could be executed.

Mubarak Verdict Due On June 2

If found guilty of ordering the deaths of protesters, Egypt's former president could be executed.

One of two journalists killed today, she spent her life reporting from war zones across the world.

Marie Colvin Died In Syria While Exposing 'The Horrors Of War'

One of two journalists killed today, she spent her life reporting from war zones across the world.

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Europe

Meanwhile, Fitch ratings agency downgraded Greece's credit rating further into junk status.

Greek Lawmakers Rush To Adopt Promised Austerity

Meanwhile, Fitch ratings agency downgraded Greece's credit rating further into junk status.

Bailout Will Help Greece Meet Bond Obligations

Greek bailout may be one more step in Europe's long crawl back from the edge of financial oblivion.

Police Question Strauss-Kahn In Prostitution Ring

A lawyer says Dominiuqe Strauss-Kahn's never knew the women at orgies he attended were prostitutes.

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Asia

What China's Internal Politics Mean For The U.S.

As China becomes a stronger economic power, questions rise about the country's internal politics.

Looking Back On Nixon's Trip To China

Forty years ago, Nixon's trip came at the peak of Cold War tensions between East and West.

Monasteries gripped by fear and loss seem to be emptying as Beijing tightens security in the region.

Protests, Self-Immolation Signs Of A Desperate Tibet

Monasteries gripped by fear and loss seem to be emptying as Beijing tightens security in the region.

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The Two-Way

Protests Continue In Afghanistan Over Quran Burnings; Some Killed()  

In Kabul today, demonstrators shouted anti-American slogans.

The commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan has apologized. But the anger remains.

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The Two-Way

Killing Continues In Syria, Two Western Journalists Among Victims()  

Troops loyal to President Bashar Assad reportedly executed nearly 30 young men in one incident. In the city of Homs, two journalists reportedly died when the building they were in was hit by shells.

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Middle East

Activist: 2 Foreign Journalists Killed In Syria()  

A Syrian activist said two foreign journalists were killed Wednesday by Syrian government forces shelling the restive central city of Homs. The report could not be immediately confirmed.

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Author Interviews

A 'Favored Daughter' Fights For The Women Of Afghanistan()  

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Fawzia Koofi almost died on the day she was born, but survived against all odds and became the first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament. Koofi plans to run for president in two years, and in a new memoir, describes her hopes for the country's future.

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Middle East

U.N. Nuclear Agency Reports Failed Iran Talks()  

February 21, 2012 The International Atomic Energy Agency acknowledged its renewed failure in trying to probe suspicions that Tehran has worked secretly on atomic arms, in a statement issued shortly after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any nation that threatens Iran.

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