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Taliban Making a Comeback in Afghanistan

Taliban Making a Comeback in Afghanistan

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The Impact of War

American Soldiers Explain Decision to Re-Up

by Eric Whitney

American Soldiers Explain Decision to Re-Up

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Global Warming

Al Gore Sounds Global Warming Alert

Al Gore Sounds Global Warming Alert

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World

Suffering Persists After Zimbabwe Razing Campaign

by Jason Beaubien

Suffering Persists After Zimbabwe Razing Campaign

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World

If Deported, Accused Smuggler May Face Death in China

If Deported, Accused Smuggler May Face Death in China

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Book Reviews

Dissident Stories: Ma Jian's 'Stick Out Your Tongue'

Dissident Stories: Ma Jian's 'Stick Out Your Tongue'

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Environment

A 75-Foot Challenge: Making a Tornado

by Jon Hamilton

A 75-Foot Challenge: Making a Tornado

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Opinion

Answering Yuri, Questioning Oneself

by Elissa Ely

Answering Yuri, Questioning Oneself

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Middle East

In Policy Shift, U.S. May Meet with Iranians

by Michele Kelemen

In Policy Shift, U.S. May Meet with Iranians

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World

Iraqi Leader Maliki Tours Struggling Area

by Peter Kenyon

Iraqi Leader Maliki Tours Struggling Area

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Analysis

Haditha Case May Test Military Justice

by Melissa Block

Haditha Case May Test Military Justice

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Economy

In Congress, Paulson Faces Skeptics on Tax Policy

by Adam Davidson

In Congress, Paulson Faces Skeptics on Tax Policy

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News Analysis

Bush Ingenuous in Praising Departing Officials?

by Daniel Schorr

Bush Ingenuous in Praising Departing Officials?

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Diversions

Happy Birthday, Mr. President, from Art Fans

by Robert Smith

Happy Birthday, Mr. President, from Art Fans

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Religion

Federal Religious Discrimination Lawyer Criticized

Federal Religious Discrimination Lawyer Criticized

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Sports

MLB's Own Performance-Enhancement Problem

by Rick Gentile

MLB's Own Performance-Enhancement Problem

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Sports

Barbaro Stabilizes, but His Future Is Uncertain

Barbaro Stabilizes, but His Future Is Uncertain

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Music Reviews

Senegal's Cheikh Lo Brings 'Lamp Fall'

by Banning Eyre

Senegal's Cheikh Lo Brings 'Lamp Fall'

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