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Belarussian Opposition Looks To Distracted EU

After the Soviet Union broke up, Belarus — squeezed between Russia and the European Union — kept its Soviet-style economy and its Soviet-style leader. President Alexander Lukashenko has clung to power all these years by promising full employment and by crushing his political opposition. Still, as Europe struggles through a major economic crisis, it's not paying much attention to this former Soviet state.

Belarussian Opposition Looks To Distracted EU

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Photography

Debts Resolved, Annie Leibovitz Opens New Exhibit

Annie Leibovitz has shot some of the world's most famous portraits — from John Lennon to President Obama. And yet she risked losing ownership of her works to pay off a loan. That was 2009. Leibovitz says she's learned her lesson and is on better financial footing. She's opened a new exhibit in Russia.

Debts Resolved, Annie Leibovitz Opens New Exhibit

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Analysis

Americans Say They Are Dissatisfied With Washington

A recent poll shows Americans are dissatisfied with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. If the supercommittee fails to agree on a way to reduce the federal deficit, the negative feelings toward Washington could escalate.

Americans Say They Are Dissatisfied With Washington

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Politics

Republican Primary Calendar In Chaos

The Florida Legislature is likely to move its primary up to Jan. 31. That move will have a domino effect on primaries and caucuses in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.

Republican Primary Calendar In Chaos

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Economy

100 Days Revisited: Checking In On Bradenton, Fla.

A U.S. Postal Service worker and a coordinator of a homeless shelter in Bradenton weighed in on the economic picture there in 2009, just after President Obama was elected.

100 Days Revisited: Checking In On Bradenton, Fla.

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Sports

Red Sox Shut Out Of Playoffs As Rays Clinch Wild Card

The Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a seven-run deficit Wednesday to beat the New York Yankees and advance to the playoffs. The win shuts out the Boston Red Sox, who lost a close game to the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox Shut Out Of Playoffs As Rays Clinch Wild Card

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Hidden World Of Girls

Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy

Saudi men are expected to cast votes Thursday in the kingdom's municipal elections. King Abdullah has promised that women can vote in the next election in four years, but that pledge has been overshadowed by the case of a woman sentenced to 10 lashes for violating the ban on driving.

Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy

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Europe

Greek Parliament Weighs Property Tax Amid Protests

The Greek government hoped to pass a new tax law in Parliament on Tuesday, despite wide opposition to the move by a Greek public already suffering under a policy of strict austerity. Ministers said the new property tax, which would be added to people's electricity bills, was needed to persuade the IMF and EU to release more bailout funds to prop up the Greek economy.

Greek Parliament Weighs Property Tax Amid Protests

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World

Two Americans Held In Iran Released On Bail

A million-dollar bail agreement secured the release Wednesday of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who had been sentenced to eight-year prison terms for illegal entry and espionage. A third American arrested with them, Sarah Shourd, was released last year. All denied any wrongdoing.

Two Americans Held In Iran Released On Bail

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World

Afghanistan's Former President Rabbani Assassinated

Burhanuddin Rabbani, the head of the Afghan Peace Council and former president of Afghanistan, was killed in a bombing in the nation's capital.

Afghanistan's Former President Rabbani Assassinated

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Economy

Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit

President Obama releases his plan to bring down the federal deficit on Monday. He will outline his plan to a congressional panel tasked with cutting more than $1 trillion in red ink.The proposal is expected to include new taxes, Medicare reductions and savings from troop withdrawals.

Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit

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World

Insurgents Fire On U.S. Embassy In Afghan Capital

Insurgents appear to have launched a coordinated attack in the heart of Afghanistan's capital city. Rocket propelled grenades and assault weapons could be heard across Kabul — targeting the U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters.

Insurgents Fire On U.S. Embassy In Afghan Capital

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Reflecting On Sept. 11, 2001

Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity

Hope for the future, rather than pessimism about it, characterized the remarks of many of the speakers at events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Sunday's ceremonies, and the display of political unity they expressed, were very different from what's been going on lately on Capitol Hill.

Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity

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National Security

Authorities Probe 'Credible But Unconfirmed' Threat

Authorities say a credible, but unconfirmed, terrorism threat has surfaced in the past day. A tip out of Pakistan indicates there could be some plot targeting Washington, D.C. or New York. The threat has not been corroborated

Authorities Probe 'Credible But Unconfirmed' Threat

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