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5 ways Americans and Iranians are surprisingly similar Despite escalating US-Iran tensions, remarkable similarities between their peoples have prompted some to suggest that the US and Iran could one day be powerful 鈥榥atural鈥� allies.
New Delhi鈥檚 pride: its modern metroSo classy, even its riders seem to behave better when aboard.
Why Russia is so opposed to asking Assad to goRussia is taking a hard line against a UN resolution asking Syrian President Assad to step down, saying the possibility of military intervention must first be ruled out.- Four British men admit guilt in London Stock Exchange bomb plotA quartet of British men pleaded guilty to their roles in a plan to detonate explosives at the London Stock Exchange and other sites in December 2010.
Putin says he may face runoff in Russian presidential electionRussian prime minister Vladimir Putin said there's a possibility of a runoff following the March 4 Russian presidential election if he doesn't receive more than 50 percent of the vote.- Honduras calls in the police - from ChileLauded as among the best police institutions in Latin America, Chile's Los Carabineros are helping Honduras, one of the most troubled countries in the region right now.
Graphic images flood out of Syria. Why no world uproar?Grainy videos depict the violence that has killed at least 6,000 Syrians, but the prospects for international intervention appear dim. Is the world inured to the ubiquitous images?
Why Chinese workers are getting kidnapped abroadKidnapped Chinese workers were freed today in Egypt, but as more Chinese workers become easy targets abroad, citizens back home are calling for action.
Iran calls IAEA visit a 'positive forward step'An IAEA team left Iran today after three days of discussion with Iranian officials with an announcement that a follow-up visit would happen soon.
Taliban POWs convinced of victory, says leaked US report on AfghanistanA leaked internal US military report reflects optimism among Taliban detainees in Afghanistan, who expressed confidence they'll retake control of Afghanistan after NATO forces withdraw.- Wave of arrests in Sudan targets nonviolent student activistsSudan's National Intelligence and Security Services arrested at least nine peaceful student protesters in Khartoum last week, and the government has yet to acknowledge the arrests, reports guest blogger Tracy Fehr.
Will the EU really turn to growth?It is considered progress that European Union leaders are discussing growth after two years of focusing almost exclusively on austerity, but actual growth strategies are still in short supply.
Religious trash talk goes mainstream in Israeli-Palestinian conflictReligious fundamentalists are gaining greater influence on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, complicating peace efforts.
Mistreatment of Afghan women caused by far more than TalibanThe recent murder of an Afghan woman for giving birth to a daughter, rather than a son, has captured international attention and serves as a reminder that mistreatment of women is culturally tolerated.
Interview: Former US spy chief sees shift toward AsiaIn an interview, Admiral Dennis C. Blair - the former director of national intelligence - says the US needs to back moderate Islamic societies, and urges Israel to keep pace with a changing Middle East.
African Union summit: disunity on displayWith the leadership of the African Union in question, old powers like France and new powers like China are vying for influence. Will peacekeeping missions and conflict resolution efforts suffer?- New to Pakistan's Taliban-heavy tribal areas: political campaignsPakistani President Zardari lifted a 64-year ban on political party activity in the federally administered tribal areas, saying the reforms would help defeat the 'militant mindset' there.
Alison Smith works to reform campaign finance by using public fundsShe helped pass聽a campaign finance reform law in Maine聽where candidates qualify for public funds and are beholden only to voters.
Is Venezuela's military playing role in drug trafficking?President Hugo Chavez's new defense minister has been accused of drug trafficking, suggesting a level of institutional corruption that could surpass Chavez's control and impact neighboring Colombia.
A breakfast to warm winter in KashmirA lamb dish called Harissa is a winter delicacy in Kashmir, but you have to wake up early to find it.